Interview with Nate of Anberlin playing The Loft on July 12th!

By: Shelby Lum Quiet guitars strumming, amps pushed out of the way, and a performance mostly without the electric guitars that brought Anberlin to popularity will fill the Florida rockers’ show at The Loft. For their summer tour, Anberlin will be playing a stripped down show, reminiscent of sessions of MTV Unplugged, and fans can hear “Paperthin Hymn,” “Feel […]

Recap: Essence Music Festival 2013

By: Mychael Ball This past weekend I attended the 2013 Essence Music Festival in the resilient, culture-bursting city of New Orleans, LA! The festival brought out thousands of music lovers from all over the country to see spellbinding performances from some of the most captivating Black American artists in the world. We even had a […]

What’s Up Tuesday? July 9th

Happy Tuesday y’all! I don’t want to jinx anything, but I think the rain is FINALLY gone! Let’s hope! The schedule’s pretty light tonight, but regardless, we have some great shows happening! Check it out below. Pokey LaFarge @ Eddie’s Attic Pokey LaFarge is a musician, songwriter, bandleader, entertainer, innovator and preservationist, whose well-rounded arsenal […]

Interview: The Maine- Playing @ The Loft July 13th

By: Shelby Lum The guys from The Maine have been busy since their 2008 release “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop,” including releasing their latest album a few weeks ago on June 4th. Singer, John O’Callaghan, took some time to chat with Atlanta Music Guide about The Maine’s newest album, and their upcoming show in Atlanta at The […]

Interview: Rebecca Pronsky- Playing @ Eddie’s Attic July 10th!

Rebecca Pronsky is a born and raised Brooklynite who plays twangy folk that is as “urban as it is rural, not afraid to be sophisticated” (Maverick). She’s a “poetic lyricist” (All Music Guide), who sounds “more retro than redneck” (Creative Loafing), “like The Smiths relocated to Nashville” (Northern Sky). On stage her performances are “passionate […]

Interview: Keller Williams- Opening Up for the Carolina Chocolate Drops July 12th!

Since he first appeared on the scene in the early ’90s, Keller Williams has defined the term independent artist. Keller built his reputation initially on his engaging live performances, no two of which are ever alike. For most of his career he has performed as a one-man band—his stage shows are constructed around Keller singing […]

What’s Up Monday? July 8th

Happy Monday Atlanta! It is a VERY happy Monday because, surprisingly, the sun is peeking out of the clouds this morning! Fingers crossed it stays that way! There is one upside to it being rainy, though. It is the perfect weather to visit one of your favorite music venues to see a show! Check out […]

Interview: Yellow Red Sparks- Playing @ The Masquerade July 5th!

The California based indie-folk trio, Yellow Red Sparks, possess a staggering ability to take seemingly normal circumstances, rewrite them with an uninhibited honesty and wistful beauty, and turn them into vivid scenes as told through their unique brand of cinematic folk. Originally a moniker for California-based solo performer Joshua Hanson, Yellow Red Sparks now represents […]

Interview: Rachael Yamagata- Playing @ Vinyl July 5th!

By Lindsey Borders Rachael Yamagata’s music will break your heart, in a good way, and will leave you yearning for more of her intimate tunes with piano notes to give that extra somber; yet you’ll be wanting more of her tranquil voice and sound. Rachael’s music is quite profound and as such, that she’s contributed […]

Picture Book & Live Review: Emeli Sande @ The Tabernacle July 3rd

Photos & Review by: Deidra Pinion Have you ever heard the expression “Dynamite comes in small packages?” I believe that definitely applies to Emeli Sande. Her voice was so amazing, and it echoed through the Tabernacle. Emeli Sande did not let a little rain damper the evening, and neither did her fans. Emeli hails from […]

Weekend Picks: Fourth Fest, Q100’s 4th of July, Rachael Yamagata + More

Stuck in rainy Atlanta with us on this 4th of July holiday weekend? Don’t let it get ya down, there is plenty of fun to still be had and we’re gonna tell you all about it! We’re kicking off Weekend Picks a day early. The parties start Thursday and there’s no better way to celebrate […]

Interview: The Wild – Album Release @ The Drunken Unicorn July 5th!

From Atlanta, GA, The Wild are a bunch of friends who love playing music and sharing in the DIY philosophy of music, art, and politics. ‘We are five friends having a great time playing music together… We all feel the best when we are traveling together and getting to see old friends, making new ones, […]

Interview: Annie Sellick- Playing @ Eddie’s Attic July 6th!

Don’t let her southern drawl, as sweet as biscuits n’ honey, cause you to make assumptions, because there is nothing shy or demure about Annie Sellick’s control – of the stage, the music, her sound, and her audience. Annie is a mainstay at the major jazz venues in Nashville, where she has performed with all […]

What’s Up Wednesday? July 3rd

Happy Hump day Atlanta music lovers! What better way to gear up for the 4th of July than to go to an awesome show tonight?! We got some great shows going on at your favorite clubs, bars and venues! Check it out below! Hunter Callahan @ Eddie’s Attic Gifted with a voice that hardly fits […]