5GB With Diamond Rugs; Playing The Earl, Oct 30th

Diamond Rugs is a collaboration between John McCauley (Deer Tick), Robbie Crowell (Deer Tick), Ian Saint Pé (The Black Lips), Steve Berlin (Los Lobos), Hardy Morris (Dead Confederate) and Bryan Dufresne (Six Finger Satellite). Luckily for us, the band has plenty to say in their songs, even though they are at a little bit of […]

40 Watt Club “Athens In Austin” 25th Anniversary Party

Some of you might know that the 40 Watt holds an annual, “Athens in Austin”, party at the South by Southwest conference in Austin, Texas.  This is our chance to bring some of Athens’ music and culture to people from all over the nation.  This year’s party is extra special because it marks Barrie Buck’s 25th […]

What’s Up Thursday?

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn Today is pretty special here in Nashville as Atlanta’s own, Zac Brown Band is playing at the Bridgestone Arena. However, if you are not in Nashvegas there are a ton of cool events tonight! Here is your picks for Thursday. –Diamond Rugs, the indie supergroup consisting of members from The Black […]

5GB With Deer Tick; Playing The Buckhead Theatre Friday Oct. 21

By Eileen Tilson Did you know that the guys from Deertick consider themselves, “metal heads?” I love these Rhode Island boys, who have been wooing the hipsters and non-hipsters, alike since 2004. Even though they have been compared to the likes of Bright Eyes and Modest Mouse, Deer Tick have always remained a little punk […]