Music Midtown 2014 Lineup Announced

Music Midtown 2014 Lineup Announced

We hope you have some cash left after scoring your Outkast tickets because the Music Midtown Lineup has been officially announced and (excuse us for saying so) but damn, it’s going to be a good one. This star-studded list of performers includes Eminem, the Zac Brown Band, Lorde, Lana Del Rey, John Mayer, Jack White […]

Sundy Best Interview – Playing Eddie’s Attic 6/24

Sundy Best hails from Lexington, Kentucky as a pair of lifelong friends turned fine musicians. With Nick on the guitar, and Kris on the drums – more specifically, the cajon – they create a unique sound that is a soulful blend of a little country, classic rock, bluegrass and pop. Atlanta Music Guide sat down […]

What’s Up Monday 6/23

It’s a beautiful Monday morning here in Atlanta and we’re sure it’ll lead right into a beautiful Monday night. Our advice: go see a show tonight and soak up that blissful summer air. Tyler Ward @ Vinyl Tyler Ward has transformed his life and music in the last two years from living in his parent’s […]

Mastodon to Host Listening Party at Planetarium on 6/23

In celebration of their brand new studio album, Once More ‘Round The Sun, metal band Mastodon will host a listening party on June 23rd at the Fernbank Science Center. The album is set to be released the following day, June 24th, by Reprise Records. This super special listening party will take place at the Jim Cherry Memorial […]

AMG Weekend Picks 6/20-6/22

Friday June 20th Prince Paul @ MJQ Concourse  Doors open at 11pm. Tickets are $15. Online and phone sales end at 4pm on the day of the show Mood Rings w/ Wild Mocassins @ Eastern Sea @ 529 Forming  from mists of solid-state polished chrome out of cavity closets, Mood Rings fought against the constraints of […]

Your Guide to AthFest 6/20-6/22

AthFest 2014 It’s that time of year again and for those of you who have never experienced AthFest..here are 3 reasons why it is a must: 1. The outdoor stages and Artist Market are free to the general public so what’s to lose?! 2. It is for a good cause. AthFest, Inc., a  non-profit organization, supports local music and […]

Throw Back Thursday: Interview with The Whigs from 2008

This interview was originally posted in January 2008.  I first stumbled across The Whigs at a packed show in Athens’ intimate Tasty World bar about five years ago. I was in awe of the frenzied crowd supporting this young band, and my first impression was that “damn, these guys must have a lot of friends […]

Thursday Concerts 6/19

ATL Collective Presents: Crosby Stills & Nash Album with The Shadowboxers @ Eddie’s Attic  On Thursday June 19th, ATL Collective is presenting their most harmonious album to date. Yes, Crosby Stills and Nash. Already singing along i.e their 1969 debut album? Yeah, us too. They’ll be back at their old home of Eddie’s Attic for […]

Georgia Theatre Announces Fall 2014 Lineup

THIS JUST IN. The Georgia Theatre in Athens has just revealed a killer line up of artists set to grace their stage through the fall 2014 season. According to the Georgia Theatre, this is only the first installment of several announcements to come regarding the fall lineup. Check back for more information, Atlanta Music Guide is […]

What’s Up Wednesday 6/18

LIRA @ Vinyl  Platinum-selling South African singer/model/actress Lira has already conquered South Africa and much of Europe with her irresistible blend of R & B, Jazz and African styles. Her unique style led Essence  Magazine to name her as one of “Five Unique Artists To Change Music in 2012.” Tickets are $10. Online and phone sales close at […]

Q&A with Seth Walker; Playing Eddie’s Attic June 28th

Q&A with Seth Walker; Playing Eddie’s Attic June 28th

By Al Kaufman Seth Walker likes to go where the music is. The North Carolina native has bedded down in Austin and Nashville before reaching his current destination, New Orleans. At each stop, Walker has absorbed the scene and incorporated it into his music, which now includes great storytelling, big guitars, Gospel-tinged blues, some Texas […]

Live Tunes for Tuesday 6/17

Bas @ Vinyl  Not the typical motivational charge or coming-of-age story. Then again, there’s very little typical about Parisian export turned Queens expert Bas, the first artist signed to J. Cole’s Dreamville imprint, a label partnership with Interscope Records. The multilingual Bas, who’s been ably accompanying Cole on tour, fires his first official shot across […]