Bits and Bobs, Awesome New Shows Edition: O.M.D., Of Montreal, Kylie Minogue and More!

Bits and Bobs, Awesome New Shows Edition: O.M.D., Of Montreal, Kylie Minogue and More!

– Get your Duckie shoes out, put on your homemade pink prom dress and prepare to dance to some retro electro sounds because ’80s synth masters O.M.D. are coming to The Loft on March 14. – British Sea Power like to change from angular rock to sweeping gestures, but no matter what you’re going to […]

Weekend Picks: Sovus Radio, Lauryn Hill, Ruby Velle Trio and More!

Weekend Picks: Sovus Radio, Lauryn Hill, Ruby Velle Trio and More!

Brrrr! Looks like we might finally be coming out of this insane cold snap/winter storm tomorrow, which means we’ll all want to be out in full force to be rocking and rolling to the limit. There are some killer shows being served up for you this weekend, and the on sales tell us we also […]

AMG Weekend Picks: The Bottle Rockets, Crooked Fingers and More!

AMG Weekend Picks: The Bottle Rockets, Crooked Fingers and More!

Happy New Year everyone! We hope that you’ve all recovered from whatever celebrations you took part in on New Year’s Eve, and that you’re ready to hit the ground running this weekend. Check out our short but sweet selection of gigs below, and don’t forget to see what shows are going on sale this weekend […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Wu Tang Clan, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Old School Saturday and More!

AMG Weekend Picks: Wu Tang Clan, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Old School Saturday and More!

Brrrr! We hope you are all staying cozy with this lil’ cold kick we’re getting. At least it’s making us feel the proper holiday spirit – after all, how can you feel Christmassy when it’s too hot to drink your hot chocolate? In the spirit of the season, we have some lovely holiday shows up […]

Win a Pair of Tickets to See Blue Man Group at The Fox Theatre on January 18!

Win a Pair of Tickets to See Blue Man Group at The Fox Theatre on January 18!

We are giving away two pairs of tickets to the opening night show of Blue Man Group at the Fox Theatre as they start their week-long run in Atlanta. All you have to do is fill out the form below for your chance to see the innovative theatrical group that mixes music, comedy and multimedia. […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Packway Handle Band, Nutcracker, Tim & Eric and More!

AMG Weekend Picks: Packway Handle Band, Nutcracker, Tim & Eric and More!

Happy December everyone! We hope everyone had a brilliant Thanksgiving and has digested the remainders of all those leftovers. The holiday season is officially on now, with Hanukkah now started and twinkling lights going up everywhere. This weekend is an Atlanta act extravaganza, and we’re happy to celebrate the holidays with our hometown lads and […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Roger Waters, Grinderman, The Posies, Junip and More!

AMG Weekend Picks: Roger Waters, Grinderman, The Posies, Junip and More!

Can you feel it folks? Fall is properly in the air. We have leaves changing color and everything – and it’s not just from the lack of water. It’s the perfect crispy cool weather for taking in some great rock shows. Whether you want aging legends, need-to-know newbies or locals with their foot firmly in […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Jason Isbell, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Jeff Daniels, Judi Chicago and More!

AMG Weekend Picks: Jason Isbell, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Jeff Daniels, Judi Chicago and More!

Boo! Hope I didn’t scare you – but it’s already that time again. That’s right – despite the balmy weather outside, it’s Halloween! We have our own spooky recommendations over HERE, but here’s a round-up for the whole weekend, scary or not.

CD Review: Martina Topley Bird — Some Place Simple; Playing The Fox Theatre with Massive Attack, October 29

CD Review: Martina Topley Bird — Some Place Simple; Playing The Fox Theatre with Massive Attack, October 29

Martina Topley Bird Some Place Simple Honest Jon’s / Ipecac Records By Giles Turnbull Martina Topley Bird is a name you might have come across, without even knowing. Some Place Simple is her third solo album, but she has been featured on albums by Tricky, David Holmes, Primus and Gorillaz, to name but a few. […]

Live Review: The National at The Fox Theatre, October 5

By David Courtright For one who has never seen a band like The National live, the pre-show speculation can be vast and sundry. How can a band who makes music like they do pull it off live? What works with their sound is their slow, pleading malaise. They craft slow-burn songs out of a deep […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Dean Wareham, The Satorialist, Aziz Ansari, The Whiskey Gentry and More!

AMG Weekend Picks: Dean Wareham, The Satorialist, Aziz Ansari, The Whiskey Gentry and More!

Is fall here yet? Almost? Well, at least we have some slightly cooler weather so we can chill out with King of Pops and others at the East Atlanta Strut on Saturday. And there is still plenty of indoor entertainment to rock out to in air conditioned heaven – comedy, rock ‘n’ roll, killer dance […]

Bits and Bobs: Andre Williams, East Atlanta Strut, Massive Attack, N.E.R.D.

Bits and Bobs: Andre Williams, East Atlanta Strut, Massive Attack, N.E.R.D.

– The legend that is Andre Williams, writer for stars like Stevie Wonder and Parliament Funkadelic, will be playing Star Bar with The Subsonics and The Mission Creeps tonight, Friday, September 10. You want to “Shake A Tail Feather” tonight? Well, you’re in luck, because this man wrote the song. – Next weekend is the […]

CD Review: Jenny and Johnny — I’m Having Fun Now; Playing the Fox Theatre on October 30

CD Review: Jenny and Johnny — I’m Having Fun Now; Playing the Fox Theatre on October 30

Jenny and Johnny I’m Having Fun Now Warner Brothers By Al Kaufman Those who complain that Rilo Kiley does not  have enough Jenny Lewis will have the same problem with Jenny and Johnny. Jenny and her flame, Johnathan Rice, basically trade songs on their coming out disc, relegating the other person to back-up harmonies and […]