CD Review: Big Trouble — The Very Best of Big Trouble

Big Trouble The Very Best of Big Trouble DCM Records By Al Kaufman Back in the early ’90s, when hair was big and spandex was the attire of choice, four guys from Atlanta got together to start a band. Like most young kids at that time, they wanted to sound like Van Halen, Motley Crue, […]

Live Review & Picture Book: Fleet Foxes at The Tabernacle, May 14

By Scott Roberts; photos by Matthew Smith (www.shadowboxerphoto.com). Full gallery after the jump. Portland-based Fleet Foxes opened their show at the Tabernacle Saturday night with the wistful and melancholy instrumental “The Cascades” from their stunning new album Helplessness Blues, and set the tone for an evening of blissful and timeless songs that perfectly showcased the […]

CD Review: Crash Test Dummies — Oooh-La-La and Demo-Litions; Playing Smith’s Old Bar, May 22

Crash Test Dummies Oooh-La-La Deep Fried Records Crash Test Dummies Demo-Litions Cast-Off Recordings 1996-97 Deep Fried Records By Al Kaufman Back in 1993, Canada’s Crash Test Dummies, led by Brad Roberts — whose throaty bass-baritone sounded like he had washed down a hive of bees with a bottle of whiskey — released  their second CD, […]

Ten Questions With Clay Cook and Coy Bowles From The Zac Brown Band

By Eileen Tilson At this point, the whole country knows who Zac Brown is, but might not be completely sure of who Clay Cook and Coy Bowles are. Clay and Coy are by far two of the funniest and greatest musicians in Georgia and I am also lucky enough to call them my friends. For […]

Brett Dennen Plays Solo Acoustic In Store at Criminal Records!

Folk-pop singer-songwriter Brett Dennen will be making a special stop at Criminal Records for a solo acoustic in store performance tomorrow, Friday, May 13 at 6 p.m.! Be sure to catch him there and buy a couple of records while you’re at it.

AMG Weekend Picks: Cracker & Camper Van Beethoven, Biz Markie, Fleet Foxes and More!

The heat is officially here people! You’ll either want to be basking in the full sun and getting used to the balmy atmosphere as soon as possible, or you’ll be avoiding the warmth in a cool air-conditioned club. Either way, we have some great suggestions for your weekend. And there’s even a few on sales […]

Picture Book & Q&A: Coca-Cola Celebrates 125 years with Ryan Seacrest, Kelly Clarkson and more

By Eileen Tilson Did you know that “Coca-Cola” is the second most recognized word in the world? A company whose success is a direct result of their southern hospitality, gave the city of Atlanta and its Coca-Cola employees a most gracious “thank-you” last Saturday, by throwing Coke’s 125th birthday party in Centennial Olympic Park. Hosted […]

CD Review: Plain Jane Automobile — Your Tomorrow; Playing Vinyl, May 11

Plain Jane Automobile Your Tomorrow Self-Released By Ellen Eldridge In a style U2 fans will find familiar, Plain Jane Automobile begin again with album opener “You Were Only A Song,” which recounts sentimentality of the loss of a friend to war. Admittedly, vocalist/guitarist Duke Crider felt compelled to tell the stories of WWII heroes and […]

Coca-Cola Throws a Thank-You Bash for Employees with Kelly Clarkson and More!

Hometown giant Coca-Cola is throwing a huge celebration in honor of their 125th anniversary and especially to thank their employees, many of whom work at the company’s headquarters here in Atlanta. On Saturday afternoon, May 7 Coca-Cola will throw a special festival at their headquarters at Pemberton Place for their employees and their families, where […]

The Coathangers Release Video for “Hurricane,” Playing The EARL, May 13

The Coathangers Release Video for “Hurricane,” Playing The EARL, May 13

  Atlanta’s favorite rowdy chicks keep getting louder, especially with the release of their new gritty, screechy, heavily-eyelinered video for “Hurricane,” above. The Coathangers play The EARL on May 13 (tickets below), an instore at Criminal Records on June 8 and a gig at Highland Ballroom on June 18 before hitting the road for a […]

Whiskey Blue Presents “Layer Cake Series”

Whiskey Blue presents the Atlanta edition of Gerber Group’s signature Layer Cake Series. The highly anticipated music series features local and regional musical acts on Thursdays from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. at Whiskey Blue. Layer Cake’s successful launch during New York Fashion Week and expansion to the Whiskey Blue in Fort Lauderdale has sparked […]

AMG Weekend Picks: 500 Songs for Kids, Zac Brown Band, Kylie Minogue and More!

Happy Mothers Day weekend everyone! Hope you didn’t forget. Maybe some of these options will help with last-minute gifts. Or, maybe you need a little treat for yourself after brunch, shopping, tea etc. with your mother. At any rate, we have some great stuff for you to choose from, whether it’s a local music charity […]