Why would an Atlanta singer with a Southern accent and a bluegrass-music-loving dad end up in Washington, D.C.? To get a master’s degree in physiology and biophysics from Georgetown, of course. Since its formation in the fall of 2006, The Junior League Band has graced numerous stages throughout the country in an effort to introduce a […]
Justin Kennedy was born and raised in the great state of Georgia. He began writing music at the age of 13 and playing all instruments since the age of 6. He has been featured on 94.9 the bull on the bull’s Backyard Country and is a favorite on the Atlanta country station. He joined us […]
The music industry in Georgia is one step closer to getting the same tax incentive that the film industry has been receiving for the past few years. Georgia Music Partners (GMP) and The Recording Academy Atlanta Chapter successfully engaged the Georgia Legislature to add language to the Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act that clearly shows that […]
By Stephanie Roman Andy Warhol once asked if it would be possible to have a love affair that lasts forever. So far, we’re still in love with Andy. On Saturday night, Dean Wareham and Britta Phillips presented their original score to 13 black and white screen tests shot by Warhol. Former band mates from Luna, […]
Oh thankfully we are halfway through the week! Did you know that Easter is the busiest weekend for travel in the country? Everyone thinks it is Thanksgiving, but nope! So while you are counting down the days until you get to partake in whatever you gave up for Lent (I personally gave up resisting to […]
A late, but great morning to you Atlanta! It’s a bit quiet around our city this evening, but nonetheless, it’s another beautiful day and you should definitely take advantage of being outside! -For those of you, lucky enough to be in Augusta for the Nationals, The First Tee of Augusta is pleased to announce Darius Rucker […]
Ed Sheeran might not ring too many bells for you now, but he will. The young ginger-haired singer/songwriter has wrapped England around his finger with the success of his single “A Team.” Just this past year at the 2012 Brit Awards, Sheeran swept with Breakthrough Act and Best Male Solo Artist. He is currently touring […]
By Scott Roberts; photos by Sue Volkert (full gallery at the bottom of the post) Anticipation was high for this special in-the-round performance at Eddie’s Attic by literary folk-rockers John Wesley Harding and Joe Pernice, along with novelist Rick Moody, himself also musically knowledgeable and surprisingly tuneful. The three wordsmiths took turns singing, playing, telling […]
Good morning Atlanta! Hopefully this is a short week for you, and you will try and jam as many fun events in as possible. Here is your Monday goodies. -There is just something about Irish bands that just know how to make you feel good. Snow Patrol will be at the Tabernacle tonight, and they […]
Jameson Elder returns to Eddie’s Attic after competing in the November Songwriter’s Shootout. The Nashville singer/songwriter’s latest project, The Home I’ve Never Known, is set to release this Sunday. The project was funded by fans through a successful Kickstarter campaign that launched in November. Splitting time between the Smoakstack in Nashville, Dewey and Jameson’s […]
If you’ve been to the Star Bar, ever, then you know the stern-but-sweetheart guy that is Joe Monsour. And if you are a regular, then you are guaranteed to love him. Joe’s had a gnarly time of it late, with some mounting dental bills, and so to lend a hand, Star Bar is putting on […]
By Eileen Tilson For a self-declared Anglophile, I was semi-shocked that I was not aware that one of Atlanta’s own played with Noel Gallagher’s (of Oasis) new act, High Flying Birds. Tim Smith has had quite the rockstar history, playing with The Producers and Jellyfish before jumping on with Sheryl Crow. Smith actually continued to […]
Let the good times roll! Summer shows are starting to line up folks! Whip out your calendar and add these great shows! –Aziz Ansari will be appearing at the Tabernacle on Wednesday, June 20th at 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale this Saturday, March 31st at LiveNation.com –311 with very special guests Slightly Stoopid and The Aggrolites at Aaron’s […]
Birdy Birdy Warner Brothers/14th Floor By Al Kaufman America is not the only country that makes huge stars out of televised music competitions. Birdy (whose real name, Jasmine van dem Bogaerde is a little more difficult to articulate) is a 15-year-old phenom from the UK who took the grand prize on Open Mike UK at […]
Happy Thursday everyone! We’re barreling full-speed ahead into the weekend, and it looks like it’s going to be a beauty. There are cool gigs a plenty, more on the hip, cozy side, so you can get up close and personal on some great local rock ‘n’ roll.
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