By Jhoni Jackson It’s been a little more than a year since Bass Drum of Death dropped GB City, the Mississippi-bred band’s debut full-length on Fat Possum. But that hasn’t stopped them from touring again—they’ve literally doubled up on some cities. And just days after their second European bout to support the album, they’ve already […]
How are you Atlanta? Doesn’t it sort of feel like time is just flying by? We are almost half way through JUNE! Crazy. Here are some suggestions for your Thursday night extravaganzas. –Foster the People have dominated the charts with their catchy tunes, and now they are back in Atlanta in a slightly larger venue! […]
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“The San Fran phenom Grass Widow,” as the New Yorker dubs this post-punk band, “inspires as its pastoral harmonies float effortlessly over trellises of spindly guitars.” Grass Widow—Hannah Lew (bass, vocals), Raven Mahon (guitar, vocals), and Lillian Maring, (drums, vocals)—write their hypnotic layered melodies collaboratively. Their haunting songs, rich in metaphor and couched in reference […]
It’s a double dosage of Sara Watkins goodness on Saturday June 9th. First join Sara at Decatur CD for a live in-store performance, at 2:30PM, and then later at Smith’s Olde Bar for her performance! Guaranteed to be a packed house, so make sure and grab your tickets early! You could say that Sara Watkins’ […]
So I am in Nashville and going to the CMT awards show tonight, and I swear if you would have told me a year ago that I would be hanging in the country world, I would have told you that were high. Alas, I am though, and am actually coming to see just how fun […]
The Tabernacle is going to be mighty busy this fall!! Check out these three awesome shows coming up! -Grizzly Bear – The Tabernacle – Sept. 17th: TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY JUNE 8th -AWOLNATION- The Tabernacle – Oct. 23th – TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY JUNE 8th -Social Distortion w/ Lindi Ortega & The Biters […]
Langhorne Slim & the Law The Way We Move Ramseur Records By Al Kaufman “Lord, release my wild soul,” Langhorne Slim pleads on the acoustic ballad “Wild Soul.” It is safe to say that the Lord has answered his prayers. While his most recent home is Portland, Oregon, Slim and the band have […]
Review by Ellen Eldridge Neil Young brings more than the familiar rasp of his voice to the first release in nine years; Americana captures Young’s interpretations like a history lesson in folk music. He lays down the roots of Americana culture and represents a strong collection of songs written as long ago as the 1800s […]
It’s a slow day Atlanta, but no need to fear…Here is a little musical fun to look forward to…. -Seattle gothic-folksters, The Cave Singers, are at The Earl tonight with Shane Tutmarc. -Nashville female foursome, The Trishas, will be sweetly entertaining Decatur tonight at Eddie’s Attic. -Over at the 529, you can check out Double […]
By Al Kaufman Kelly Hogan is one of the queens of the Atlanta music scene. Her band in the ‘90s, The Jody Grind, were on the verge of stardom before a drunk driver killed two members. She then sang for the Rock*A*Teens before putting out three fabulous solo records that showcased her amazing vocal prowess. […]
The hottest (free) ticket of the weekend belonged to the Virginia-Highland Summerfest! 80’s alternative enthusiast and 92.9 DAVE FM DJ, Steve Craig, introduced the festival’s headlining band at approximately 4:30pm on Sunday’s scorching afternoon. The Fixx launched into their set with “Red Skies” from the 1982 release, Shuttered Room. The audience of young and older […]
It was a long weekend kiddos, and I am slightly sleepy this morning…but like always, I turn on my SiriusXM this morning and this was the song that was playing. Reminds of the dancing at 80’s Night at the Masquerade…ah, the good old days. Enjoy your day, here are our picks for the day. -Italian-born […]
David Mayfield is the “other” voice and lead guitarist, as well as a contributing songwriter for folk rock favorites Cadillac Sky, whose last album “Letters In The Deep” was produced by Dan Auerbach (Black Keys) but his role as a member of the Texas by way of Nashville quintet is just one of the many […]
Good evening, music connoisseur! Our Atlanta Music Guide readers have developed a taste for only the finest in live performances, and we are proud to present these selections for the upcoming Virginia-Highland Summerfest. Please enjoy the following four-course menu available at the DAVE FM music stage, June 2-3, 2012. Amuse: School of Rock All […]
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