5GB Interview with Sealions; Playing the EARL Friday, Nov. 23

By Jhoni Jackson The care with which Atlanta’s Sealions craft their synth-pop is supremely meticulous—a sonic time-warp to the darker days of ‘80s dance carefully embellished with modern trimmings. Each song is a perfect little pocket watch, a vintage timepiece cautiously comprised of parts as intricate and delicate as they are crucial: the subtle rolls […]

Preview: The Stuffing at Center Stage Wednesday, Nov 21st

By: Shelby Lum For the third year now, Manchester Orchestra is doing The Stuffing, a day before Thanksgiving concert, at Center Stage.  The event will be split between Center Stage’s three rooms: Vinyl, The Loft, and Center Stage Theater.  Thirteen bands have made the lineup between the different rooms, including Manchester Orchestra themselves, Cage the […]

Thanksgiving Eve Events

By: Shelby Lum Thanksgiving usually marks the time when most families travel to relatives homes, get together with old friends, and driving for extended periods of time.  All of the above (along with the added stress of cooking for 15 plus people) can add a little, or a lot, of unneeded stress.  So to help […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

Hello hello hello! Oh it’s about to be Turkey time, and I am about to get into some mean travel traffic! Hopefully, while I am fighting the urge to flick people off, you are taking your time checking out one of these great shows! -“After canceling its previous tour due to frontman Randy Blythe’s controversial […]

Just Announced: Full Winter Wonder Jam Line-up @ Atlantic Station feat. MUTEMATH, AWOLNATION, Marc Broussard & Justin Townes Earle!

We can all get lost in the holiday chaos, but don’t let it ruin the fun! This December, Atlantic Station & Bowe Inc. are hosting Winter Wonder Jam! Every Saturday from the 1st thru the 22nd,  amazing national and local acts will be filling our ears in AS’ Central Park! We gave you a quick […]

5GB W/ Kevin Devine & Harrison Hudson; Playing The Stuffing @ Center Stage Nov. 21!

Without a doubt, this is my favorite time of year. By favorite time of year, I don’t mean the holidays, I mean the Stuffing. For the past three years, the guys in Manchester Orchestra and the rest of Favorite Gentlemen have come together for an amazing all day celebration of the FG family. Can you […]

Live Review: Graham Colton @ Eddie’s Attic, November 19th

Review By Molly Free This Saturday night I found myself cozied up with a bourbon and ginger stage right at Eddie’s Attic. What a way to spend a chilly night listening to acoustic love songs and story telling by Graham Colton. Graham hails from Oklahoma City, which we all learned is where he got his […]

5GB with Brother Hawk; Playing the Basement Saturday, Nov. 17

By Jhoni Jackson New local act Brother Hawk offers more than a nod the good ole days of Southern rock. Led by J.B. Brisendine, the band reenergizes the genre in a way that straddles the sonic line between mainstream and indie. Lush and powerful blues-tinged instrumentation, complete with harmonica accents, back Brisendine’s pristine vocals on […]

Rock, Paper, Cans! Smith’s Olde Bar is Hosting a Can Food Drive November 21st – December 31st!

We’re a huge fan of giving back and supporting our community, so when we heard that Smith’s Olde Bar is hosting a can food drive for Atlanta Food Bank from November 21st through December 31st we had to get involved! It’s really simple! All you have to do is bring in 2 cans of food […]

Just Announced: Justin Townes Earle w/ John McCauley of Deer Tick to Play @ Atlantic Station, Saturday, December 1st!

Sure, we all have to do some holiday shopping for family and loved ones this season, but that is certainly not the only reason to visit Atlantic Station! This December, Atlantic Station is hosting Winter Wonder Jam- a four-week outdoor concert series held Saturday evenings in Atlantic Station’s Central Park. The 2012 Winter Wonder Jam […]

AMG Weekend Picks! Stereomonster, Nathan Angelo, Quiet Hounds,Trey Songz, Madonna and more!

By: Shelby Lum The weekend is almost here, and much needed! It’s the calm before the storm for many families, so take advantage of this leisurely weekend and pop into a show or two! Soon we’ll be drowning in turkey and up to our elbows in pumpkin pie! I’m exhausted already! Friday, November 16th-Jen Foster […]

What’s Up Thursday?

By: Shelby Lum November still has brought some nice days to Atlanta, and there are some great events tonight to help you gear up for your weekend.  Here is what’s going on tonight. -All the hair, all the vocals, and all the 80s music you can handle will be at The 120 Tavern & Music […]