Interview with Willie Watson: Debuting His Solo Album Folk Singer Vol. 1 on 5/6

Willie Watson hasn’t always been a solo artist. In fact he’s spent most of his career with a little band called Old Crowe Medicine Show, but now Willie is ready to step out on his own. His debut solo album produced by David Rawling, Folk Singer Vol. 1 is being released May 6th. In honor […]

Concerts in Atlanta on Wednesday, 4/16

Ben Miller Band with Special Guest Sarah Michaud at Eddie’s Attic Hailing from Joplin, Missouri, The Ben Miller Band is a one-of-a kind trio that combines the frenetic energy of bluegrass, the soul of the delta blues and the haunted spirit of Appalachian mountain music. Band members Ben Miller, Scott Leeper, and Doug Dicharry create […]

AMG’s Summer Music Festival Guide

Our favorite season is here! For most music lovers festival season beats out Christmas for the most wonderful time of the year slot. We may not have Coachella, but the Southeast has managed to snag some pretty amazing festivals including the world renowned Tomorrowworld, Bonnaroo, and Hangout. It’s easy to get lost in a sea […]

Concerts in Atlanta on Tuesday, 4/15

Bobby Bare Jr Undefeated Album Release Show at The EARL Don’t Follow Me (I’m Lost) Film Screening Tonight only The EARL will be screening the intimate “fly on the wall” documentary about iconoclastic rocker Bobby Bare Jr., son of country music legend Bobby Bare, and his struggles dealing with the repercussions of a perpetual life […]

VIP Music Industry Mixer at the 40 Watt Club

How does a free event mingling with music industry folks sound for a hump day pick-me-up? Come learn about MusiCares and the Grammy’s for one night only at the 40 Watt Club in Athens! There will be drinks provided and door prizes including free studio time, concert tickets, and vocal lessons, and all you have […]

Win a Meet & Greet with Drake White!

Drake White, named one of Billboard Magazine’s Top 10 Country Artists to Watch in 2013 is an old-soul, who writes timeless songs. His lyrics reflect his mantra of making the very most of every moment. 2013 marked White’s debut on the legendary Grand Ole Opry stage and saw the release of his first single “The […]

Win Tickets to The Love Language!

Friends and fans of The Love Language songwriter and frontman Stuart McLamb have learned to expect a lot, but rarely in a timely manner. Completing a triumvirate of spiritual transmissions spent lost (2009’s The Love Language) and found (2010’s Libraries), 2013’s Ruby Red exorcises the transient brilliance fostered by McLamb within the sheet rock walls […]

Win Tickets to Protomartyr!

In a city full of brilliant people with dead-end jobs and dampened by bitter-cold winters, playing music offers a cheap outlet. Protomartyr’s taut, austere rock was incubated in a freezing Detroit warehouse littered with beer cans and cigarette butts and warmed, feebly, by space heaters. Despite the cold, Protomartyr emerged with a sound that is […]

Concerts in Atlanta on Monday, 4/14

Patrick Park at Eddie’s Attic Colorado-born, LA-based singer/songwriter/guitarist Patrick Park is gearing up for the release of his long-awaited new disc, We Fall Out Of Touch, his first new studio record since 2010′s critically-acclaimed Badman Recording Co. disc, Come What Will. Since his first offering in 2003, the Under the Unminding Skies EP, Park has […]

The Road To Counterpoint: Interview with Big Gigantic

The best way I know how to begin introducing Big Gigantic starts with a little personal story. I dragged my younger sister, a hater of all things EDM/etc., to a Big G show, and as soon as Dom picked up the sax, the girl was hooked. The only people who don’t like Big G, simply […]

Concerts In Atlanta This Weekend!

Friday, April 11th Mac Demarco with Juan Wauters at The Goat Farm When the then 21-year old Mac DeMarco released his debut Rock and Roll Night Club 12″ just a short while ago in the Spring of 2012, it was accompanied by a barrage of bizarrely funny promo videos, wildly unhinged live performances and a […]

Win Tickets To Dita Von Teese at The Tabernacle!

Atlanta Music Guide is giving away a few pairs of tickets to see the Dita Von Teese “Strip Strip Hooray” Variety Show at The Tabernacle this Sunday, April 13th! All you have to do is fill out the short entry form below for your chance to win! [wufoo username=”ticketalternative” formhash=”koz8dut0nzfz3k” autoresize=”true” height=”779″ header=”show” ssl=”true”]

Concerts in Atlanta on Thursday, 4/10

Ben Kweller with Madeline at The EARL He’s been called everything from balladeer to punk rocker, anti-folker to indie-popper. Ben Kweller returned to his small-town roots with his 2009 album Changing Horses. It’s a collection of stories with a hymnal quality. The genre seems so natural that you think he’s finally settled down, at least […]

Concerts in Atlanta on Wednesday, 4/9

Cheryl Wheeler with Special Guest Steff Mahan at Eddie’s Attic You probably won’t recognize the name, Cheryl Wheeler, but you most definitely recognize her music. She is a highly respected songwriter whose songs have been covered by Dan Seals, Peter Paul and Mary, Kenny Loggins, Garth Brooks, Suzy Boggus, Melanie, Bette Midler, Maura O’Connell, Sylvia, […]

Win Tickets to Turf War with Concord America at The EARL!

Turf War first got it’s start in band member John Robinson’s bedroom back in 2008. After growing their following in their hometown of Augusta, GA the guys packed up and moved to Atlanta to share their gritty, Southern-tinged, indie punk rock with the world. Some of their major influences have come from The Replacements, Creedance […]