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 […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Tandoori Knights, Gringo Star, Lykke Li and More!

Things are a little mellow this weekend, probably with everyone gearing up for the big Turkey Fest coming up next week. But there is still a ton of incredible shows, and a donka-truck-tonnage of tickets going on sale, so you can get some Christmas shopping done too (and pick yourself up something nice while you’re […]

CD Review: Gringo Star — Count Yer Lucky Stars; Playing Star Bar, November 19

Gringo Star Count Yer Lucky Stars Gigantic Music By Ellen Eldridge To say a buzz has been brewing over Atlanta locals Gringo Star would downplay the frenetic reverberations on the music industry radar. The allusion to Beatles drummer Ringo Starr remains a cute sarcasm, and fits the band’s style well with the choice of instruments […]

How to Ring in 2011 in Atlanta

How to Ring in 2011 in Atlanta

We’ve put together a handy little list of how to rock ‘n’ roll into the New Year in our hometown. And we’ve even got a little video from The EARL to get you in the celebratory mood. Noot d’Noot with Gentleman Jesse and his Men at The EARL Gringo Star joins eclectic funky bunch Noot […]

Red Stripe Light MidSummer Music Fest – Saturday, June 19 at Candler Park

Red Stripe Light MidSummer Music Fest – Saturday, June 19 at Candler Park

Hooray for the weekend! It’s MidSummer Music Fest time! Sponsored by Red Stripe Light, the day-long event this Saturday, June 19 is packed with an artist market, family activities, a corn hole tournament and much more! Musical guests include Lefty Williams, Soulphonics and Ruby Velle, Gringo Star, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, The Wailers and Better Than Ezra. For […]

Art-B-Que with The Biters, The Booze, Gringo Star and So Many More – June 11-13

Art-B-Que with The Biters, The Booze, Gringo Star and So Many More – June 11-13

It’s getting hotter, more humid and grossly muggy in Atlanta – time for outdoor weekend festivals! This weekend is the 3rd Annual Art-B-Que in Avondale Estates – and to us, that means rad local art & crafts, delicious BBQ and some of the coolest bands intown! The band lineup for the Art-B-Que is looking good. […]

790 The Zone’s Midsummer Music Fest on June 19 at Candler Park – with Better Than Ezra, The Wailers, Gringo Star, Soulphonics & Ruby Velle

790 The Zone’s Midsummer Music Fest on June 19 at Candler Park – with Better Than Ezra, The Wailers, Gringo Star, Soulphonics & Ruby Velle

Atlanta’s sports radio 790 The Zone hosts the annual Midsummer Music Fest at Candler Park, Saturday, June 19. The free day-long festival is packed with music from local Atlanta acts including The Lefty Williams Band, Soulphonics & Ruby Velle and Gringo Star; as well as national and international bands like Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, The Wailers and […]

Gringo Star to Preview New Documentary “Hurry Up And Wait” at SXSW – View the Trailer Here

Gringo Star to Preview New Documentary “Hurry Up And Wait” at SXSW – View the Trailer Here

Hurry Up and Wait Trailer from Hurry Up and Wait on Vimeo. One of our favorite bands in Atlanta, Gringo Star, has been working on a great film documenting the ups and downs of their 2009 European tour. There will be a sneak peak of the film at SXSW – if you’re going, be sure […]