CD Review: Fanfarlo — Rooms Filled With Light; Playing Vinyl, March 10

Fanfarlo Rooms Filled with Light Atlantic Records By Al Kaufman The indie-pop world took notice when Fanfarlo released their debut, Reservoir, in 2009. Now, three years later, Fanfarlo has gone back about 30 years to create their new sound. In listening to Rooms Filled with Light, one would not be unreasonable to believe the band […]

AMG Weekend Picks: fun., Gentleman Jesse, Shawn Mullins, Kaiser Chiefs and More!

We’ve got a hell of a rocking weekend lined up – there are so many indie darlings, bands who have been blogged beyond belief, locals that are held tightly to our bosom, and a new British mainstay to boot, that you’ll have a tough time choosing. But not a tough time rocking out. 

What’s Up Thursday?

The countdown to SXSW has officially begun! Thousands of musicians will be descending upon Austin to drink, sing, and generally cause chaos upon the pretty Texas city. So while the rest of the musical world is stocking up on FunYuns, maybe you should be checking out one of these worthwhile bands before they become “famous.” […]

CD Review: Bruce Springsteen — Wrecking Ball; Playing Philips Arena, March 18

Bruce Springsteen Wrecking Ball Columbia By Al Kaufman The Boss is back. I honestly never thought I would get a chance to write those words. A Springsteen fan since before my teen years, I have watched as Bruce slowly grew into a caricature of himself. It was like he had read all the hype about […]

What’s Up Wednesday?

Happy Wednesday Everyone! It is beginning to feel a bit like Spring, which  even after our mild winter I am very much looking forward to! It’s a slow night in Atlanta, but there are still some cool shows happening, -He is insanely quirky, but worthwhile! NYC singer/songwriter& comic book artist, Jeffrey Davis, is taking his […]

New Music From SubPop Band: THEESatisfaction, “QueenS;” Released 3/27

We are a simple bunch here at Atlanta Music Guide, and two of our favorite things is to discover new, cool music and SubPop Records! So the combination of both is almost too good to be true! Introducing the THEESatisfaction, aka, Stasia Irons and Catherine Harris-White. Stas, who are getting mad recognition for their funk-psychedelic feminista sci-fi epics […]

99X Reveals Lineup for 10th Annual Unplugged In The Park The Whiskey Gentry, Griffin House, Kevn Kinney, & More!

99X at 98.9FM finally revealed the 2012 performer lineup for the 10th annual 99X Unplugged in the Park at Park Tavern!  Atlanta’s longest running free concert series, this year’s lineup includes the return of Unplugged veterans like The Whiskey Gentry, Charlie Mars, Griffin House  and Kevn Kinney along with an array of talented new comers including […]

CD Review: Bowerbirds — The Clearing; Playing The EARL, April 15

Bowerbirds The Clearing Dead Oceans Review by Ellen Eldridge The third release by Bowerbirds, The Clearing, acts like a support beam stretching across the first two releases. The tightness of sound, mellowed by the luxuries accompanying the success it takes to make it to album three, showcases the simple honesty in its message. The band’s […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner, and you know like me, that Atlanta likes to do up the drinking holiday in style! There are some pretty great shows happening tonight, do you yourself a favor and check one out. -Nothing screams fun, irish, drinking and head banging more than a Dropkick Murphy’s show! Get […]

5 GB With Steve Lillywhite & Oberhofer; Playing The Drunken Unicorn March 8th

By Eileen Tilson I got turned on to NYC eclectic musician, Oberhofer, by accident. I like keeping my ear to the ground when it comes to new music, and the word on the NY streets was that there was a kid named Brad Oberhofer, whom all the famous producers were just itching to work with. […]

5 GB With Jessie Baylin; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar, March 6

By Eileen Tilson She may be married to a King, but Jessie Baylin is a musician equally worthy of her own spotlight. With a voice that brings back the starry, intimate qualities of the early 60’s female folk singers, Jessie Baylin mesmerizes her audiences with her sultry voice and sweet demeanor….And the fact that her […]