AMG’s Top 30 Albums of 2012: #s 30-21

List by Chandler Mays A new tide has turned over our musical landscape this past year. The end of 2012 officially marks the first full year of Spotify usage in the US, which in turn has drastically increased the overall number of albums I’ve had access to this year. Whereas I usually listen to anywhere […]

The N.E.C. will join Ponderosa on New Year’s Eve @ Vinyl

By Gini Strobel So look, if you  haven’t secured your New Year’s Eve plans, don’t fret! While, there are dozens of parties and shows happening all around town, one show that I plan to catch is Ponderosa at Vinyl.  For one thing, it’s cheap as hell, especially for a New Year’s Eve event with a […]

Little 5 Fest Lineup Additions: Ponderosa and Reptar

By Jhoni Jackson Little 5 Fest has just added two hometown heavy hitters to its already massive lineup: Ponderosa and Reptar. Criminal Records will host both bands, both of which are set for later than the Little Five Points record store is typically open. Psych-tinged, Southern-rock rooted Ponderosa will play at 9:30 p.m., then eclectic […]

Picture Book: Ponderosa plays Criminal Records In-Store, August 4

                          By: CatMax Photography, LLC The long awaited follow up album from Ponderosa, “Pool Party” is now available on iTunes and local record stores. The album is very different from their previous album “Moonlight Revival”. It’s a much smoother sound for the local Atlanta […]

Picture Book: BB&T Atlanta Open First Serve Concert with Sister Hazel, Ponderosa, Seven Handle Circus- July 14

Photos courtesy of Martin Fahsel This past Saturday, the BB&T Atlanta Open kicked off with a concert in the Atlantic Station park. The lineup included bluegrass band- Seven Handle Circus, Athens rock band- Ponderosa, and of course Sister Hazel. Highlights of the day included Seven Handle Circus’ cover of House of Pain’s “Jump Around”, new […]

AMG WEEKEND PICKS: Sister Hazel w/Ponderosa, The Whiskey Gentry, Jungol, and more!

Happy Friday the 13th? Superstitious? Then you’re probably steering clear of black cats, ladders, broken mirrors, and cracks in the sidewalk..You should just stay home! BUT that would be LAME when we have so much happening in Atlanta this weekend! We just need the rain to chill out a little and all will be perfect.. […]

Exclusive Atlanta Music Guide Promo Code: AMG for BB&T Atlanta Open First Serve Concert with Sister Hazel, Ponderosa & Seven Handle Circus

Atlanta tennis fans get ready! Your favorite sport has a new home; the BB&T Atlanta Open comes to Atlantic Station July 14th thru 22nd. Players scheduled to appear include Andy Roddick, John Isner, Mardy Fish, and more of the top players on the ATP World Tour. To kick off this year’s tournament, 99X is partnering […]

Did You Go To Party In The Park? We’ve Got Pics!

If you didn’t make it to Party in the Park at Centennial Olympic Park this past Saturday, May 19th, then you missed a hell of a good time! The weather was perfect, the beer was flowing, and the park was packed with a variety of fans who turned out to see The Flaming Lips, Young […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Justice, Young Orchids, Youth Lagoon, Chris Knight and More!

We get the feeling that Atlanta’s in recovery mode this weekend after the madness of St. Patrick’s Day. But there are still a fair amount of gigs to get you back in the game, making things a little mad for those who want a repeat of last week. You can rock out, dance your ass […]

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 […]

Picture Book: Zac Brown Kicks Off Annual Music and Food Festival

By Amanda Miles The inaugural Southern Ground Music and Food Festival was held over the weekend in Charleston, South Carolina. Zac Brown’s vision of combining world class fare with live music became a stunning reality over three days in the balmy coastal town. 31 acts from various genres of music including country, folk, rock, reggae and funk scorched […]

Midsummer Music & Food Festival Returns to Candler Park on June 18!

Those cool folks at Red Stripe and 790 The Zone are bringing some great music and yummy food back to Candler Park on June 18 for a FREE festival! Bands like Robert Randolph & The Family Band, JJ Grey and Mofro, Dr. Dog, The Dirty Guv’nahs and our own Ponderosa will be rocking starting at […]

Bits and Bobs: Little Tybee, Atlanta Mess-Around, Ponderosa, O.M.D.

Bits and Bobs: Little Tybee, Atlanta Mess-Around, Ponderosa, O.M.D.

– We got another little taste of Little Tybee’s eagerly awaiting new record, Humorous To Bees, out April 5. This snippet is in the form of a typically-charming video, compete with cut-out shadow cuteness. Check it out above. – Dates and bands have been announced for the Atlanta Mess-Around at The EARL. The two-day festival […]

Next Big Nashville Taking Submissions Now!

Next Big Nashville Taking Submissions Now!

Attention Atlanta bands: It’s time to start looking for those big fall gigs, which includes the marvelous Next Big Nashville. The festival, which runs October 7 – 10, showcases bands from Nashville and beyond. Atlanta bands can get a good cut of the action, like Ponderosa did last year. At only four years old, Next […]