Bloodkin Baby They Told Us We Would Rise Again SCI Fidelity Records By Eileen Tilson “Let’s take a road trip, its been a while…” swoons Daniel Hutchens on the the final track of Bloodkin’s latest studio album, Baby They Told Us We Would Rise Again. Recorded in their hometown of Athens, this is the band’s […]
We all love rock shows. At least most of the people reading this blog probably do. There are some of us who can stay out at all hours of the night and not be bothered the day after, but there are also a good amount of us who either a) are too young to be […]
The National Black Herstory Task Force and Emory Center for Women will host their annual awards banquet on March 28 at the Rita Anne Rollins Room in Emory University. The banquet will honor a host women of African descent and their allies, this year highlighting "Women of Color in Action: Leaders, Activists and Heroines." From […]
Our sister site TA Live just published a post on some yummy news from Taste of Atlanta's side of the world. Steaks, cakes, and Top Chefs, oh my!
On March 28, Velvet Underground at Atlanta's Hard Rock Cafe will be hosting "March on Stage," an event that is taking place at Hard Rock venues across the world to benefit various charities. Velvet Underground's event will be a Songwriters in the Round concert, with some of the best musicians Atlanta has to offer, including […]
Valentine's Day is officially over, and you know it won't be long not until the stores start breaking out the Kiss Me I'm Irish hats and green beer. So you'd better start making your St. Patrick's Day plans now. And what better place to spend the world-wide holiday of the drink than at Andrews Upstairs with UV, the Ultimate U2 […]
Matt Duke Kingdom UndergroundRykodisc By Al Kaufman Matt Duke stares out from the cover of his current CD with a mop-haired head, wide open puppy dog eyes, and enough scruff to make the girls think he has a dangerous side. Or maybe he's been too busy saving drowning kittens to shave. He exudes that kind of sensitivity. […]
Griffin HouseFlying Upside DownNettwerk By Al Kaufman Many a musician has made a living playing music from the heartland. It is a sound that is full and majestic, while simultaneously speaking in the voice of the regular guy. Griffin House has thatsound down, thanks largely to producer Jeff Trott (Sheryl Crow), who called in […]
Here's the final, super-awesome line-up for this Thursday's Big Trouble in Little Five Points, presented by Pop Death Squadand sponsored by your's truly (us!). Joining the already-announced Harrison Hudson (check out our interview with him here) are Taylor Hollingsworth and The Lord is My Shotgun. It's free and great fun, so go already!
The Explorers Club – Do You Love Me? Those messengers of sunny, California (despite being from South Carolina) pop in The Explorers Clubare coming to Atlanta to play a show at The EARL on April 1. If you haven't had a taste of their delightful '60s rock, check out the gloriously happy video above for "Do […]
Since 2004 this group have been putting on a great rock show to raise money for The First Tee of Augusta, which teaches children life skills through the game of golf. This year the event has a great lineup, with Hootie & the Blowfish, Zac Brown and more to be announced. Past acts have included […]
Atlanta blues musician Sean Costello died in the spring of last year, on the eve of his 29th birthday, and is greatly missed. His family later revealed that Costello suffered from Bipolar disorder, and founded the Sean Costello Memorial Fund for Bipolar Research. The organization will hold its first benefit this March, just after the release of […]
Gentleman Jesse & His Men are playing their infectious garage rock 'n' power pop with fellow garage punks Rock 'n' Roll Adventure Kids, who you should really check out cos they are some serious rockers. The show is on April 18 and you can buy your tickets here. Valient Thorr will be playing a lot sooner, […]
Just in case you could have possibly forgotten how awesome Electric Six are, we've put up the Abraham-Lincoln-flavored video (above) for the ace singe "Gay Bar." Check it out and try not to dance! But of course the Detroit superstars aren't just known for a bunch of Lincolns dancing in hot pants or for knowing Jack White […]
Lily Allen It's Not Me, It's You Capitol Records By Leila Regan-Porter Lily Allen is one of England's favorite crazy birds. You never know what you're going to get when she turns up, which is what gives her that eccentric charm. She could be sweet and friendly, or drunk and outrageous. And though this sophomore […]
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