Interview with Nate of Anberlin playing The Loft on July 12th!

By: Shelby Lum Quiet guitars strumming, amps pushed out of the way, and a performance mostly without the electric guitars that brought Anberlin to popularity will fill the Florida rockers’ show at The Loft. For their summer tour, Anberlin will be playing a stripped down show, reminiscent of sessions of MTV Unplugged, and fans can hear “Paperthin Hymn,” “Feel […]

Venue Spotlight: Vinyl at Center Stage

With a capacity of 300 people, Vinyl is the perfect music venue for an intimate show with your favorite local, regional or even national artist or band. Conveniently located on the corner of 17th Street and West Peachtree Street in Atlanta, Vinyl is a stellar neighborhood hangout with a friendly staff, sweet bar, moody lighting […]

Interview: Jay Stolar- Opening Up for The B-52’s @ Atlanta Botanical Garden, June 28th

Jay Stolar is a soul singer with an arsenal of heart gripping songs. His live performances hark back to the early days of R&B, when it was an artist’s job to connect to every person in the room. As if being a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist isn’t talented enough, Jay just produced his debut album, which […]

5GB Interview: Shannon and the Clams – playing The Earl June 23

What started as an open mic project for a shy, young Shannon Shaw (vocals, bass), to try out some tunes ended with the Clams’ meeting and forming a band, Shannon and the Clams, comprised of Shaw, Cody Blanchard (vocals, guitar) and Ian Amberson (drums, vocals). Haunting yet beautiful growls emanate from the band’s two lead […]

Interview: Neil Giraldo Playing w/ Pat Benatar at Atlanta Botanical Garden June 23rd

Neil Giraldo is married to, and plays alongside, 1980s chart topper Pat Benatar. They’ve been working together now for over 30 years and their live show is heading to Atlanta. We got a chance to talk with Giraldo about his musical beginnings, his relationship with Pat and cookbooks.   When you and your wife Pat […]

Interview: NYMPH, Playing Eyedrum Art & Music Gallery June 23rd

Psychedelic Brooklyn septet NYMPH is coming to Atlanta just two days before the release of their second LP, New Millenium Prayer and we got a chance to talk to Matty McDermott about the band’s expanded lineup, collaborative recording and bombastic live shows. Let me start by asking you this, what’s changed since your last album? […]

AMG Weekend Picks: People’s Fest 2013, Packway Handle Band, Pat Benatar & More!

The sky’s been overcast lately but you don’t have to be. We’ve got enough shows lined up to keep you entertained all weekend! On Friday, Packway Handle Band is kicking things off with their energetic “alt bluegrass” show at Smiths Olde Bar. Then on Saturday you can head out to the beautiful Atlantic Station Central […]

Music Midtown 2013 Lineup Announced!

The official 2013 Music Midtown lineup has been announced and man, are we stoked! Music lovers will unite once again on Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21, at Piedmont Park to enjoy set after set of killer tunes! Tickets will go on sale THIS Saturday, June 22, at 10 AM through all Ticketmaster outlets. […]

Interview with Kane of Plastic Visions playing 529 on June 20th!

By: Shelby Lum Kane Stewart doesn’t own a car, and since moving to Nashville from California, skateboards around town, coffee in hand while making music with cousin Brad Shultz of Cage the Elephant. Having family in an already established rock band can make things easier for newcomer Kane, but he said that Plastic Visions, a semi-offshoot of […]

Interview: The Neighbourhood, Playing Center Stage 6/17

Like The Weeknd before them, Californian quintet The Neighbourhood debuted their music shrouded in mystery. They chose not to disclose their identities, instead hiding behind an intriguing visual theme. Everything’s black and white – their albums, their press photos…they even claim to play “black and white” music.   Formed by Jesse Rutherford in the fall […]