Check Out: Scoutmob’s Feature on Fringe Atlanta, at Redeemer on March 13

One of our fave local site, Scoutmob, has written up a lovely piece about Atlanta Fringe, coming up March 13: Classical music is getting the cool kid makeover this Saturday. And they call it “Fringe”. A mixed media concert series in its second successful season, Fringe has been getting plenty of buzz, selling out shows, […]

Q&A with Cymbals Eat Guitars’ Joseph D’Agostino; Playing The EARL March 11

Q&A with Cymbals Eat Guitars’ Joseph D’Agostino; Playing The EARL March 11

By Julia Reidy What do you do when your debut record gets more attention than you ever thought it would? When it’s the blogosphere that drives your success, and your nascent band suddenly has the weight of the critical community behind it? You go on tour! March 11, Cymbals Eat Guitars will stop at The […]

Q&A with Avigdor Zahner-Isenberg of Avi Buffalo; Playing with Rogue Wave at The Loft, March 8

By Jhoni Jackson Avi Buffalo’s bright, melodic indie-pop is making huge waves that rival those of their native Long Beach, and even their musical peers – most of whom are well beyond Avi Buffalo’s age. Though youth may limit their experience, you’d never know listening to their pre-album teasers. “What’s in It For?” boasts a […]

Buy An Advance Ticket to Leslie Fram’s Rock Like An Irishman Event and Get a Free CD from Each Band!

Everyone is getting ready for the Green Week that surrounds Saint Patrick’s Day. Leslie Fram will be hosting a Pre Patty Rock Party on Saturday, March 13 at Smith’s Olde Bar with Plain Jane Automobile, A Million Years and The Weeks to get things going. Not only will the night rock (and there will be […]

Gringo Star to Preview New Documentary “Hurry Up And Wait” at SXSW – View the Trailer Here

Gringo Star to Preview New Documentary “Hurry Up And Wait” at SXSW – View the Trailer Here

Hurry Up and Wait Trailer from Hurry Up and Wait on Vimeo. One of our favorite bands in Atlanta, Gringo Star, has been working on a great film documenting the ups and downs of their 2009 European tour. There will be a sneak peak of the film at SXSW – if you’re going, be sure […]

Q&A with John Linnell of They Might Be Giants; Playing Variety Playhouse March 5 & 6

By Jim Simpson Two-time Grammy winners and college-radio veterans They Might Be Giants bring their playfully surreal sound to Atlanta for two shows at the Variety Playhouse, March 5 and 6. The first is a “grown ups” (14+) show Friday, and a Saturday matinee for families (tickets for both shows are on sale here), where […]

CD Review: Groove Armada — Black Light

CD Review: Groove Armada — Black Light

Groove Armada Black Light By Eric Chavez Turn off the lights! Groove Armada is back and ready to set the mood for the underground party of the year. The electronic duo have proven themselves over years to be the kings of clubs, and Black Light, the duo’s latest disc, spins the two back on the […]

Q&A with Trish Thompson, friend and collaborator of Wally Gates

By Eileen Tilson Musicians and friends that knew, worked, played, drank, sobered, loved, hated, sinned and prayed with Wally Gates will pay tribute to him in the best way they know how – a night of Wally Gates’ favorite music performed live by his friends. Wally Gates, a respected and dedicated musician and producer, had made […]

CD Review: Bess Rogers — Travel Back; Playing The EARL, March 4 with Allison Weiss and Jenny Owen Youngs

Bess Rogers Travel Back By Eileen Tilson If I was a betting woman, I would place a stake that Bess Rogers could probably get away with the most heinous of crimes. With her sweet songbird voice flying over her colorful array of tunes, it only takes one listen to understand that Rogers can get a […]

Chastain Announces First Shows for 2010 Concert Series – Sting, Hall & Oates and More!

It’s finally getting round to that time of year, when we can think about warm nights, aging rock stars, candles and red wine. Yup, it’s almost time for the Chastain Park Amphitheatre concert series. They’re just announced their first round of shows, all of which go on sale this Sunday, March 7 at 10 a.m. […]

Gossip Cancel April 26 Show at The Loft

Gossip Cancel April 26 Show at The Loft

Sadly, Gossip have canceled their just-announced show at The Loft on April 26, due to health concerns. There’s still a possibility that the show will be rescheduled for late summer, so stay tunes for more updates! In the meantime, tickets are being refunded.

The Whiskey Gentry to DJ Party at Star Bar March 5 with Mike LaSage and More Playing!

One of Atlanta’s most exciting country bands is readying their new EP, and will celebrate with a party at Star Bar on April 3 with Ocha la Rocha. But before that, The Whiskey Gentry will be hosting a party at Star Bar March 5 (Friday), where they will be DJing, not playing, but there will […]

Pavement Coming to Atlanta’s Tabernacle September 26

Pavement Coming to Atlanta’s Tabernacle September 26

Keep calm, all you elder indie kids, the rumors are true: Legendary indie act Pavement has extended their U.S. tour to reach us down in Atlanta for a gig at The Tabernacle on September 26. Tickets go on sale on March 5 at Live Nation. Here’s one of our favorite videos from the band, to […]

CD Review: The Meeks Family — Thirty One Years of Lullaby; Playing CD Release Party @ Highland Ballroom, March 20

The Meeks Family Thirty One Years of Lullaby By Eileen Tilson From the ashes of Atlanta indie rock band The Close comes singer Brooks Meeks’ latest project, The Meeks Family.  Initially conceived as a country/songwriteresque project, Thirty One Years of Lullaby is more reminiscent of a scene out of Cold Mountain. Released on the newly […]

Q&A with B-52s’ Fred Schneider; DJing The Gold Room March 5

By Eric Chavez B-52s front man Fred Schneider is back! It’s been years since the groups last LP Funhouse, but not only are the group coming back, but Schneider has a few side projects going for himself, including the group The Superions. Now the Atlanta native will be making his way to The Gold Room […]