Picture Book & Live Review: Bubba Sparxxx with Wheeler Boys and Hard Target @ Peachtree Tavern 1/26

Photos and review by Taylor Magill Everyone once in a while, we all need a musical throwback to our teen years. That throwback is just what Bubba Sparxxx brought with him when he brought his unique blend of “country hip-hop” to Peachtree Tavern this past Saturday night with his friends The Wheeler Boys and Hard […]

What’s Up Monday?

I tell you what, I am just plain wiped out this morning! I have been living out of a suitcase for the past week, and I think my head is starting to spin! So, like any other crazed person, I am doing what’s best for me tonight and seeing some music of course, I hear […]

CD Review: Trixie Whitley — Fourth Corner; Playing Eddie’s Attic Feb. 8th

Trixie Whitley Fourth Corner Strong Blood By Al Kaufman There is a lot in a name. A name can be a hindrance and a help. In Trixie Whitley’s case, it is both.  The name “Trixie” may conjure up a Southern girl yodeling and drawling her way through the wonders of trailer park life. But Whitley […]

5GB With Richard Bicknell; Playing Eddie’s Attic, Jan. 26th

RICHARD BICKNELL has been a popular Atlanta performer since the late 1980s. His brand of folk-rock draws from the work of such Texas singer songwriters as Townes Van Zandt, Nanci Griffith and Eric Taylor. Bicknell and his band, The Shameless Lovers, are currently at work on a fourth album, Shakedusting Lazarus. Bicknell’s brand of folk-rock […]

5GB With Camper Van Beethoven; Playing The Earl, Jan. 26th

Camper Van Beethoven will be releasing their first record since 2004’s “New Roman Times” on January 22, 2013 via Savoy/ 429 Records.In the second half of the 1980s, Camper Van Beethoven-David Lowery (vocals, guitar), Victor Krummenacher (bass, vocals), Greg Lisher (guitar), Jonathan Segel (violin, guitar, keyboards) and Chris Pedersen (drums), plus late addition David Immerglück […]

Picture Book & Live Review: Marshall Crenshaw and The Bottle Rockets @ Locos Grill & Pub 1/24

Photos by Rhiannon Bradley, Review by Scott Roberts Originally scheduled at The Peachtree Tavern, Locos (just across the parking lot) became the unlikely venue for veteran alt-country-esque rockers The Bottle Rockets and venerated singer/songwriter Marshall Cresnshaw on Thursday night. But both acts made the most of the last-minute change and filled the small attached room […]

Just Announced: Phillip Phillips to play at KSU Stadium (Kennesaw) on Sunday, March 24th!

We received some Awesome news today and we’re going to shout it out: Phillip Phillips will be at the KSU Stadium (Kennesaw State University Stadium) on Sunday March 24th! Tickets go on sale via Ticket Alternative this Monday, January 28th at 10AM! Fans will be able to purchase one of three types of tickets including: […]

5GB Interview with Bubba Sparxxx: Playing at Peachtree Tavern, Sat. Jan 26th

5GB Interview with Bubba Sparxxx: Playing at Peachtree Tavern, Sat. Jan 26th

It seems like Country Rap is starting to take over mainstream. With the recent success of Colt Ford and The Lacs along with current “rap style” hits by country mega stars Jason Aldean (Dirt Road Anthem), Toby Keith (Red Solo Cup) and Tim McGraw (Truck Yeah), one would think that this is a new concept. […]

Big Freedia @ The Earl – January 21, 2013 – Picture Book and Live Review

Photos and Review by Chandler Mays Let’s face it, no matter your race, gender, creed, culture, or geography, all of humanity can come together and celebrate a single commonality: We all have asses… And they can shake. Big Freedia (pronounced “Freeda”) is an artist out of New Orleans that has played the largest role in […]

5GB With The Sexual Side Effects; Playing The Drunken Unicorn, Jan. 25th

The Atlanta-based quartet The Sexual Side Effects defy easy categorization, seamlessly combining elements of ‘80s post-punk and New Wave with modern pop and indie, served with a healthy splash of space-rock psychedelia, but the band’s overriding focus is clear: bringing their haunting and majestic brand of music to the masses. They joined us for our […]

5GB With The Interns; Playing The Earl, Jan. 25th

Athens indie rockers, The Interns, joined us for our 5GB series before their upcoming show at The Earl. What’s the first gig you ever attended? The first show I ever attended was Travis Tritt at the NFL Experience before the 1994 super bowl at the Georgia Dome. Really inspired my musical development. What is the […]

5GB With David Wilcox; Playing Eddie’s Attic, Jan. 25th

Cleveland-born DAVID WILCOX was inspired to play guitar after hearing a fellow college student playing in a stairwell. His lyrical insight is matched by a smooth baritone voice, virtuosic guitar chops, and creative open tunings, giving him a range and tenderness rare in folk music. He released an independent album in 1987, was a winner […]

5GB With Arc & Stones; Playing Vinyl, Jan. 25th

Arc & Stones is a rock band originating from Brooklyn, NY. The band, comprised of members Dan Pellarin, Ben Cramer, Eddy Bayes and Joe Doino, is set to release their debut five song EP, Arc & Stones EP, February 12, 2013. The EP was produced and mixed by established producer Jeremy Griffith. Each of the […]