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We’re sure everyone is gearing up to buy tickets for Party in the Park on Saturday. Who doesn’t want to see Flaming Lips, Young the Giant, AWOLNATION and Dawes (plus many more to be announced) in the glow of Centennial Olympic Park on a lovely May afternoon? And if you want to get your tickets […]

5GB With Youth Lagoon; Playing The Drunken Unicorn, March 22

By Eileen Tilson Twenty-two year old Trevor Powers, whose musical venture is called Youth Lagoon, has had a long year. Not because he’s been endlessly touring or pursuing some wild dream, but because of life – the life of a kid going to college, being in love, dealing with heartache, and just living. Pretty impressive coming from […]

CD Review: Pat Mastelotto — Recidivate

Pat Mastelotto Recidivate 7d Media By Ellen Eldridge Pat Mastelotto, the internationally-renowned drummer whose pioneering work with King Crimson, Mr. Mister and XTC has cemented him as one of experimental music and pop/prog-rock’s most talented percussionists, releasesd Recidivate, a collection of outtakes, rarities and highlights from the past 20 years of his career on March […]

What’s Up Wednesday?

It is an indie-rockers paradise today in Atlanta! Yesterday we announced that The Flaming Lips are headlining Centennial Olympic Park’s “Party in the Park,” and the fun is just starting! Here are your midday fun picks! –Shinobi Ninja is a Brooklyn-based party rock circus with an explosive live show. The band’s music mashes up the […]

Live Review: Pearl and the Beard at The Five Spot, March 18

Review and photos by Ellen Eldridge The Five Spot was nearly packed on Sunday night, and that’s not bad for a band’s second appearance in Atlanta. Pearl and the Beard opened for Ani DiFranco in February and the air of contagious joy captured the attention of many fans who bought the CDs and headed back […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

Today is the 7th day in a row in March that it’s been over 80 degrees. Just broke the record that was set in 1907. Wow, it is officially Spring. OR perhaps Mother Nature decided to skip all of it, and go straight to summer. Either way, enjoy the day! – “Keyboardist/songwriter Thomas Dolby calls […]

“Party In The Park” Featuring The Flaming Lips

Remember the good old days when there was sweet music coming out of the park? Well Centennial Olympic Park is proud to present the inaugural Party in the Park! Featuring performances from The Flaming Lips, Young the Giant, AWOLNATION and Dawes, the party starts on Saturday, May 19, running 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Centennial […]

CD Review: Will Hoge — Number Seven; Playing Vinyl, March 29

Will Hoge Number Seven Ryko By Al Kaufman Will Hoge is the type of guy you’d expect to see doing Chevy commercials. The guy is the heart of America. His songs are big and majestic with the right amount of twang, and they cover the topics that Americans care about; stuff like love gone sour, […]

What’s Up Monday?

Happy Official Spring Week! After a long weekend of drinking, get ready for a week of great shows! -While in town working on a play, country legend, Dale Watson, will be at Smith’s Olde Bar every Monday playing some good ole honky tonkin’ music. -Semi-doomsday-esque band , A Storm of Light, is at The Earl […]

5GB With Polica; Playing The Drunken Unicorn, March 20

Polica (pronounced po-lisa) began as a collaboration between fellow Gayngs’ members Channy Casselle and Ryan Olson in June of 2011. By July they had completed 11 songs, made the key additions of drummers Ben Ivascu and Drew Christopherson, bass player Chris Bierdan, and headed into the studio. After Mike Noyce (Bon Iver) lent his voice […]

5 GB With Liam O’ Connor; Playing The Buckhead Theater, St. Patrick’s Day

It’s pretty impressive to be know as the “Jimi Hendrix of the accordion,” although probably more so impressive if you live in Ireland. On this St. Patrick’s Day, Ireland’s own Liam O’ Connor will be jigging it out with traditional Irish music to get your Patty’s day groove on. He joined is for our 5GB […]