Live Review: Colin Meloy @ Variety Playhouse

By: Emily Jackson  Much like the lyrics of the songs themselves, the performances by Colin Meloy and Eleanor Friedberger last night at the Variety Playhouse told epic tales, complete with villains, heroes, challenges and triumphs. Both musicians are ordinarily the lead singers for more elaborate ensembles, but that didn’t diminish the success of the poetic […]

Picture Book & Live Review: John Legend @ The Fox Theatre

By: Sarah Murphy Not many artists today can transition from bass-thumping dance music to soft piano ballads as seamlessly as John Legend. The Ohio native took the stage at the beautiful Fox Theatre to an animated sold out crowd November 1. There was singing, dancing, and a whole lot of love in the room that […]

Picture Book & Live Review: Nine Inch Nails @ Philips Arena

Photos By: Deidra Pinion Review By: Ellen Eldridge Trent Reznor dug his Nine Inch Nails even deeper into his fans’ psyches during the Tension 2013 tour stop at Philips Arena October 24. The set list stayed close to recent city stops, with “Copy of A” as the opener and “Hurt” as the grand finale. A […]

Picture Book & Live Review: Atlas Genius @ Center Stage, October 17th

Photos & Review By: Molly Free I was looking forward to seeing Atlas Genius headlining a show for the first time, last night at Center Stage theatre. I had seen both Atlas and their opener, Family of the Year both as supporting bands at smaller venues, so I knew this would be a different experience. […]

Picture Book & Live Review: Hunter Hayes @ The Fox Theatre

Walking around downtown Atlanta last night, it was easy to see who was going to the same place I was. Curls, cowboy boots, and dresses were everywhere. This was my first time seeing Hunter Hayes in concert and I’m a huge fan so I was super excited that this show was my first time covering […]

Picture Book & Live Review: fun. @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

Photos By: Catrina Maxwell at CatMax Photography In my opinion, October is the perfect month to attend a concert at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. The cool, crisp air creates a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. I was so thrilled to have the opportunity to review fun. on Tuesday, October 8th. The last time I saw them in […]

Picture Book & Live Review: Blondie & X @ Buckhead Theatre October 1st

Review By: Molly Segers Photos By: Hillery Terenzi “For the first time ever, East Coast meets West Coast!” John Doe decreed Tuesday night at Buckhead Theatre as X, legends of LA punk, opened for Blondie, one of the biggest acts to come out of the NYC punk scene of CBGB’s. The show may have been […]

Picture Book & Live Review: Earth, Wind and Fire @ The Fox Theatre

Photos & Review By Deidra Pinion As I walked into the Fox Theatre for the first time, I was so overwhelmed by all of the beautiful lights and setup. However, being able to see Earth, Wind, and Fire for the first time, was the icing on the cake for me. The rumbling of the speakers, […]

Picture Book & Live Review: The Weeknd @ The Fox Theatre October 1st

TONIGHT’S SHOW CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT. Fox Theatre spelled that out on papers positioned around the venue entrance. The signs made sense given Abel Tesfaye’s provocative, sinister brand of R&B he mysteriously unveiled to the world in 2010. They referred to the uncensored porn flickering across the stage screens during one particular song but… a. I […]

Picture Book & Review: Gov’t Mule & London Souls @ The Tabernacle

Photos & Review By Ryan Swerdlin Gov’t Mule blew the doors off of Atlanta’s Tabernacle Thursday September 26, 2013 with a little help from their friends. The crowd inside the room that evening was electric as the opening band took the stage. The London Souls, hailing from NYC played a ripping opening set. This trio […]

Picture Book & Review: Gold Fields With Fox Grin & Rush Midnight @ Smith’s Olde Bar

Monday night was my third time seeing local Atlanta band Fox Grin live, and I have to say this show at Smith’s Olde Bar was by far my favorite. Fox Grin was able to utilize all of the stage space, and their sound was the clearest and loudest I’ve heard the band. In other instances […]

Picture Book & Live Review: Blue October @ Center Stage September 8th

Photos and review by Jenna Hughes Blue October made a stop at Center Stage Atlanta on September 8th for The Sway Tour, in support of its seventh studio album, Sway, which dropped last month. A true turning point for the band, Sway brings a message of positivity and appreciation for life that has not been […]

Picture Book and Live Review: Steely Dan LIVE @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

Photos and Review By: Ryan Swerdlin Donald Fagen, Walter Becker and company graced the stage of Alpharetta’s Verizon Wireless Encore Park this past Saturday night on Steely Dan’s 2013 Mood Swings Tour.  Very few shows this tour feature a full performance of the bands studio masterpiece “Aja” and Saturday evening was only the second full […]