CD Review: Eric Taylor — Live at Red Shack; Plays Eddie’s Attic, January 28

Eric Taylor Live at the Red Shack Blue Ruby Music By Al Kaufman Eric Taylor is like that cool uncle you had. You know, the one who lived out in the woods in a cabin he built by himself. He talked a little saltier than your mom approved of, he didn’t care if you flipped […]

Picture Book: Givers at Masquerade, January 14

Givers at Masquerade By: CatMax Photography, LLC Full gallery after the jump…

Live Review: Givers at Masquerade, January 14

Live Review: Givers at Masquerade, January 14

By Justin Lyons Whether it was the frigid temp in Atlanta or the numbness of the New Orleans’ Saints heartbreaking loss, it took Givers some time to warm up to the Masquerade crowd. The Louisiana-based five-piece showed off plenty of potential with shared harmonies by lead vocalists Taylor Guarisco and Tiffany Lamson and thundering percussion. However, the […]

CD Review: Dare Dukes — Thugs and China Dolls; Playing Highland Inn January 21 and Grocery on Home February 4

Dare Dukes and the Blackstock Collection Thugs and China Dolls Starland Records By Al Kaufman When Savannah’s Dare Dukes released his debut, Prettiest Transmitter of All, in 2008, he established himself as a gifted songwriter who could write a catchy (but not obvious) hook. But, most importantly, he demonstrated that he has a penchant for […]

Live Review & Picture Book: Groove Stain, Pasadena, Beauregard at The Masquerade, January 6

Review and photos by Ellen Eldridge The resilient, Atlanta-based band Groove Stain played a packed show in The Masquerade’s Purgatory room Friday night. The show began a southeastern tour with Maryland-based Pasadena. The band’s loyal and fun-loving fans danced all the way up to the edge of stage so that trombonist Sam Szpendyk had to […]

Live Review: Featureless Ghost and Black Lodge at Noni’s, December 29

Review and photos by: Stephanie Roman The evening began as one of the ladies from Black Lodge, clad in black lace, casually swirled a glass of vino during sound check. Meanwhile, I settled in at a booth with my tasty mushroom and leek bruschetta app (gratefully breaking a three day detox fast). This authentic Italian […]

Picture Book: Washed Out at Buckhead Theatre, December 30

Washed Out at Buckhead Theatre By CatMax Photography, LLC Full gallery after the jump.

CD Review: The Romans – Tomorrow Coming Soon EP

The Romans Tomorrow Coming Soon EP By Stephanie Roman I discovered The Romans (no relation) while they were playing live in Castleberry Hill for a friend’s art fundraiser. While I enjoyed viewing the art inside the gallery, the music outside was even more compelling. The moody vocals and warm melodies mixed perfectly with the setting […]

Picture Book: Bradford Cox, Mood Rings, Cole Alexander (of Black Lips) at Star Bar, December 22

By Matthew Smith (www.shadowboxerphoto.com) Full gallery of Bradford Cox (of Atlas Sound/Deerhunter), Old King Cole Younger (Cole Alexander of the Black Lips) and Mood Rings after the jump.

Picture Book: Atlanta Music Roundtable presents Little Tybee, Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun and New Animal at The EARL, December 21

By Ken Lackner Full gallery after the jump.

CD Review: Gary Clark Jr. — The Bright Lights EP

  Gary Clark Jr. The Bright Lights EP Warner Brothers By Al Kaufman In Austin, Texas, blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan is God. His likeness overlooks the heraled Barton Creek, defending it against the evils of cheap pop music. Gary Clark Jr, who grew up in Austin, often hears his name bandied about in the […]

Picture Book: A Charlie Brown Christmas at The EARL, December 16

By Ken Lackner (www.kenlacknerphotography.com) Full gallery after the jump. See our pictures of the crowds at the show HERE.