Decatur native and Attic regular, Mike Willis, joins forces with fellow Atlanta-Nashville transplants, Connor Rand and Clay Evans, and recent Shootout finalist, Noah Collins, for a special evening of music. Nothing resembling a traditional Nashville-style writer’s round, this high-energy show will also feature some of the finest backing musicians in the US; blending styles of […]
By Jhoni Jackson It’s always a struggle for a fledgling band to find sure footing, much less overcome multiple member changes and a year-long hiatus. But Atlanta’s Knaves Grave seems to have defeated the odds, even managing to snag a slew of covetable spots opening for seasoned bands. Without having released a thing save for […]
By Jhoni Jackson It’s been a little more than a year since Bass Drum of Death dropped GB City, the Mississippi-bred band’s debut full-length on Fat Possum. But that hasn’t stopped them from touring again—they’ve literally doubled up on some cities. And just days after their second European bout to support the album, they’ve already […]
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“The San Fran phenom Grass Widow,” as the New Yorker dubs this post-punk band, “inspires as its pastoral harmonies float effortlessly over trellises of spindly guitars.” Grass Widow—Hannah Lew (bass, vocals), Raven Mahon (guitar, vocals), and Lillian Maring, (drums, vocals)—write their hypnotic layered melodies collaboratively. Their haunting songs, rich in metaphor and couched in reference […]
It’s a double dosage of Sara Watkins goodness on Saturday June 9th. First join Sara at Decatur CD for a live in-store performance, at 2:30PM, and then later at Smith’s Olde Bar for her performance! Guaranteed to be a packed house, so make sure and grab your tickets early! You could say that Sara Watkins’ […]
Langhorne Slim & the Law The Way We Move Ramseur Records By Al Kaufman “Lord, release my wild soul,” Langhorne Slim pleads on the acoustic ballad “Wild Soul.” It is safe to say that the Lord has answered his prayers. While his most recent home is Portland, Oregon, Slim and the band have […]
Review by Ellen Eldridge Neil Young brings more than the familiar rasp of his voice to the first release in nine years; Americana captures Young’s interpretations like a history lesson in folk music. He lays down the roots of Americana culture and represents a strong collection of songs written as long ago as the 1800s […]
By Al Kaufman Kelly Hogan is one of the queens of the Atlanta music scene. Her band in the ‘90s, The Jody Grind, were on the verge of stardom before a drunk driver killed two members. She then sang for the Rock*A*Teens before putting out three fabulous solo records that showcased her amazing vocal prowess. […]
David Mayfield is the “other” voice and lead guitarist, as well as a contributing songwriter for folk rock favorites Cadillac Sky, whose last album “Letters In The Deep” was produced by Dan Auerbach (Black Keys) but his role as a member of the Texas by way of Nashville quintet is just one of the many […]
Good evening, music connoisseur! Our Atlanta Music Guide readers have developed a taste for only the finest in live performances, and we are proud to present these selections for the upcoming Virginia-Highland Summerfest. Please enjoy the following four-course menu available at the DAVE FM music stage, June 2-3, 2012. Amuse: School of Rock All […]
Graham Colton is a bit of a renaissance man. In many ways Colton HAS been the soundtrack to people’s lives. His story is one that aspiring musicians dream of – while playing local coffeehouses, he routinely handed out homemade CDs – one of which found its way onto the internet online tastemakers could provide. The chatter […]
Happy June! School is out, vacations are on our minds, and weekend festivals are filling up our calendars! Now that we have a classic Alice Cooper song stuck in our heads, let’s get serious! There is quite a bit going on this weekend. Friday, June 1st- Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun at The Earl […]
The stoop is where it started and your rump is where it ends. That’s Cadillac Jones for you. For over 10 years, this band has been the main staple of the Atlanta funk scene. Standing on the shoulders of giants like Herbie Hancock, the Crusaders and John Coltrane, Cadillac Jones’ sound is one part jazz, […]
I cannot get this song out of my head this morning, so I figured I would share with y’all! I hope this day brings you all sorts of goodness…here’s what I got planned for ya today. -The Georgia Music Nominee Awards Showcase is starting off at the Peachtree Tavern with performances by Angela Reign, East Dixie […]
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