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 […]
Diggy, a.k.a the son of Rev Run from Run DMC and star on the successful MTV reality show Run’s House, will be in Atlanta on Monday at DBS Sounds doing a signing to promote his new CD Unexpected Arrival. These signings have been massive around the country, so make sure and get in line early!
Graham Colton is a bit of a renaissance man. In many ways Colton HAS been the soundtrack to people’s lives. His story is one that aspiring musicians dream of – while playing local coffeehouses, he routinely handed out homemade CDs – one of which found its way onto the internet online tastemakers could provide. The chatter […]
Happy June! School is out, vacations are on our minds, and weekend festivals are filling up our calendars! Now that we have a classic Alice Cooper song stuck in our heads, let’s get serious! There is quite a bit going on this weekend. Friday, June 1st- Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun at The Earl […]
The stoop is where it started and your rump is where it ends. That’s Cadillac Jones for you. For over 10 years, this band has been the main staple of the Atlanta funk scene. Standing on the shoulders of giants like Herbie Hancock, the Crusaders and John Coltrane, Cadillac Jones’ sound is one part jazz, […]
I cannot get this song out of my head this morning, so I figured I would share with y’all! I hope this day brings you all sorts of goodness…here’s what I got planned for ya today. -The Georgia Music Nominee Awards Showcase is starting off at the Peachtree Tavern with performances by Angela Reign, East Dixie […]
Who says you have to be in Hollywood do you get your music placed in TV or film? Atlanta hip hop artist, Yac-Yan Da Biznessman’s song “Good, Good” got placed in ABC’s hit sitcom Don’t Trust the B in Apt. 23″‘ (ep. 106 “It’s Just Sex), AND the song was placed by local music licensing company, […]
Land of the Living Matthew Perryman Jones Cante Jondo Records By Ellen Eldridge Every once in a while the perfect storm of melody, emotion and timing collides with a listener in an unexpected way. Finding a new artist or a new album to truly fall in love with doesn’t happen every week, but something about […]
I love it when music is born into the world. There is something magical that happens when music with meaning starts seeping out into the world…it’s like the first drops of rain before a hurricane. Magical. I hope that whatever you do on this Wednesday, music finds its way to you. -My dear friend Jesse […]
By Justin Lyons The third annual Hangout Music Festival started with an official kick off party last Thursday with multiple acts on two stages. One of the headliners of the event was electronic music duo Big Gigantic who returned for their second consecutive year on the beach. I was able to chat with Dominic Lallil […]
Photos by Ken Lackner Full gallery after the jump.
Not only is Jesse Malin a bad ass musician, entrepreneur, and debatably the coolest person in NYC, he just so happens to be a friend of mine. For those of you who might not be aware, Jesse Malin began playing live the age of twelve years old in the seminal hardcore band Heart Attack, releasing the […]
Hey y’all! Hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! I’m sure that getting up this morning was a little bit difficult, but just keep reminding yourself that it is only a four day work week! My first song of the day today, was Spacehog, so I thought i would share with you! Not too […]
By Justin Lyons The final days of a festival weekend are typically tough to rise for, but this year Sunday seemed a little more chill than previous years. Luckily, a trip to the VIP section at the Hangout Main Stage made the day quite a bit more relaxing than previous years. The duel aqua pools […]
Whether you are hitting the road or staying in Atlanta, this Memorial Weekend is sure to be busy and fun! Great shows and events Friday through Monday! Shout out to our troops and veterans. We thank you for all that you have done and all that you do for our country! Friday, May 24- Maps […]
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