Metalsome Mondays, which started as a fun experiment in live rock karaoke, has attained a cult following and spawned into many other exciting shows. Metalsome, Inc. will be celebrating the past five years of entertaining Atlanta rock fans and wannabe rock-stars where it all began at 10 High tonight. They will be joined by local […]
Old 97’sBlame It on GravityNew West by Al Kaufman The word used to desccribe the Old 97’s last release, 2004’s Drag It Up, was "mature." That’s a nice way of saying that the band sounded a bit old and tired. At that point, most of the Texans in the band had moved to California […]
AMG’s The Rocker Screening and Q & A with Rainn Wilson- Midtown Art Cinema– July 16, 2008 Last night about 350 lucky Atlantans got the opportunity to see an advance sold-out screening of Rainn Wilson’s new comedy The Rocker. Not only was the comedy an outrageous, feel good treat, but Mr. Wilson himself was there […]
Roger Clyne and the PeacemakersTurbo OchoEmmajava Recordings by Al Kaufman Roger Clyne is everything that’s right with rock and roll. His first band, The Refreshments, put out two brilliant albums that were as hot, dusty, and diesel charged as the Arizona he calls home. When Clyne felt that the band was becomming a victim of […]
Nearly a year after the release of his debut album, Awake, Secondhand Serenade is back with his much-anticipated follow-up, A Twist In My Story. Rightfully titled, the album finds Secondhand Serenade—a.k.a. John Vesely— adding onto his signature raw vocals and guitar with the use of orchestration and a full band. Carrying the momentum of a […]
Paste Magazine is in the giving spirit this month and they want you to do the same. For a limited time you can buy one yearly subscription to Paste Magazine and get a second one free for a friend. So for the price of one subscription ($19.95), you can actually get two and share the […]
Motion City Soundtrack will be hitting the road this September with their Left Handed Forms of Human Endeavor Tour. Joining them for all 12 city dates are Margot & The Nuclear So and So’s and Dear and The Headlights. On September 12 they will be performing at 40 Watt Club in Athens. Tickets go onsale […]
Check out N.E.R.D‘s video for "Spaz," their new single off their just released album Seeing Sounds.
Sonia LeighRun and Surrender by Al Kaufman It’s not the least bit controversial to say that today’s country radio sucks. It’s full of cookie-cutter pseudo-cowboys and cowgirls who dress better than they sing, and sing better than they write. The music appeals to folks who think sitting behind the wheel of a fast car and […]
Vans Warped Tour 2008July 9, 2008Lakewood Amphitheatre This year’s Vans Warped Tour is proving to be one of the most diverse. With a little less than a month into the tour and more than a month to go, 2008’s Warped Tour is entertaining fans with the usual punk acts such as The Secret Handshake and […]
Come out to Bhojanic in Decatur tonight and catch one of Atlanta’s most innovative jazz groups: Jake Sharp Band. They will be playing hits from their current album, Brilliant Shadows, as well as some new original songs. Their set is scheduled from 8:30- 11:30 pm; so come check out this talented group at one of […]
Grab your calendar and a pen, because Smith’s Olde Bar has big plans for you this month. Check out some their concerts. Also, save some cash on cover charges by purchasing tickets ahead of time at Ticket Alternative. Thursday, July 10– Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band and Zach Deputy Saturday, July 12– Papa Grows […]
Warped Tour hits Atlanta TOMORROW and Atlanta Music Guide will be there to tell you all about it! Check back on Thursday for stories, pictures, and updates. If you see us out and about- say hello! You too may end up on Atlanta Music Guide! For a full list of the bands scheduled to play- […]
Frank BellOn Passion and Reason By Kim Burdges Frank Bell may be one of Atlanta’s many talented singer/ songwriters, but his new EP, On Passion and Reason, brings something more than just the typical well written acoustic album: a touch of jazz and soul. With vocals and lyrics reminiscent of John Legend, Bell utilizes the […]
Have Your Say (Latest Comments)