What’s Up Thursday?

Why is that when you wake up on a Thursday morning, you just feel like it’s Friday? I think it’s because there are so many amazing shows that usually come in on a Thursday, and tonight is no exception. Here are some great choices to fill your evening: –Identity Festival is a raver’s dream! Check […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

Do you believe that you can wish for good news? That literally if you put all of your mental energy on something that it will appear? Let’s all be in that mentality today, shall we? It’s a quiet night in the city this eve, so if you don’t want to watch any more of the […]

What’s Up Monday?

What’s Up Monday?

Good Morning sweet Atlanta music-heads! It’s a quiet day in the city, but as many of you are probably just coming back from vacation, it’s probably a good idea to rest a bit…Here are some events that you might want to check out today. -You should just go ahead and schedule it on your iCal. […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

There is so much rad stuff happening in our pretty little city, if you don’t make it out to one of these fun events, well shame on you. –NADA SURF! If you are a 90’s rock throwback child like I am, then you will be pretty stoked to see these boys tonight at The Loft. […]

What’s Up Monday?

What’s Up Monday?

Did you survive the heat this weekend? I must admit, I escaped and am currently sitting on a beach wondering whether 12:30 is too early to order a margarita? I hope you all had a wonderful weekend, here is what’s happening tonight if you are interested in going out. -You should always go and support […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

When one door closes, three windows open. Let that be your mantra today. Now onto your regular scheduled program. -If you are a fan of young British boy bands (and come on, who’s not?) head over to The Arena at Gwinnett Center and check out little  heart-throbbers, One Direction. -In the sea of singer/songwriters, sometimes […]

5GB With John Barrett of Bass Drum of Death; Playing 529, Thursday, June 7

By Jhoni Jackson It’s been a little more than a year since Bass Drum of Death dropped GB City, the Mississippi-bred band’s debut full-length on Fat Possum. But that hasn’t stopped them from touring again—they’ve literally doubled up on some cities. And just days after their second European bout to support the album, they’ve already […]

What’s Up Thursday?

How are you Atlanta? Doesn’t it sort of feel like time is just flying by? We are almost half way through JUNE! Crazy. Here are some suggestions for your Thursday night extravaganzas. –Foster the People have dominated the charts with their catchy tunes, and now they are back in Atlanta in a slightly larger venue! […]

Win Tickets & 5GB With Gentleman Jesse And His Men; Playing 529, Saturday, May 26th

Gentleman Jesse & His Men, are an Atlanta combo that revels in the bright, energetic power pop sounds of the early New Wave era. Much like the late and great Exploding Hearts, they inject lo-fi garage with a direct shot of rock’n’roll ecstasy. In other words, it’s a good time. Always the clever one, Jesse […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

Well you know it’s officially summer time cause all of these outdoor festivals are rocking! -The King of the summer concert, Dave Matthews, is back in Atlanta tonight with his group of boys playing for the Trustafarians at Aaron’s Amphitheater at Lakewood. -The Wandering gathers five traditionally-minded artists from Memphis and North Mississippi and features […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

What’s Up Tuesday?

Bon Matin Atlanta! So, for better or worse, I judge my day by  the first song that comes on my Sirius XM channel…if it is something like Blink 182, I know I’m in for one of those days. Today, fortunately it was the little ditty above; I hope that it starts your Tuesday out right […]

5GB With Snarky Puppy; Playing 529 Tonight, May 10th

Funk-infused Texans, Snarky Puppy, are defining the new wave of jazz. Snarky Puppy’s leader, Michael League, was interviewed and written about in the 2010 book release “The New Face of Jazz: An intimate look at today’s living legends and the artists of tomorrow” by Cicily Janus. The author cites League’s self-termed music as “jafunkadansion” for […]