AMG Weekend Picks! Sealions, Zach Deputy, JK & The Lost Boys, and more!

By: Shelby Lum Post Thanksgiving usually means a lot of turkey leftovers, and the beginning of Christmas shopping with Black Friday.  This year add a new tradition, and head to some of Atlanta’s best venues for post-Turkey day concerts.  AMG has put together the weekends best concerts going on through the city to finish off […]

Rock, Paper, Cans! Smith’s Olde Bar is Hosting a Can Food Drive November 21st – December 31st!

We’re a huge fan of giving back and supporting our community, so when we heard that Smith’s Olde Bar is hosting a can food drive for Atlanta Food Bank from November 21st through December 31st we had to get involved! It’s really simple! All you have to do is bring in 2 cans of food […]

AMG Weekend Picks! Stereomonster, Nathan Angelo, Quiet Hounds,Trey Songz, Madonna and more!

By: Shelby Lum The weekend is almost here, and much needed! It’s the calm before the storm for many families, so take advantage of this leisurely weekend and pop into a show or two! Soon we’ll be drowning in turkey and up to our elbows in pumpkin pie! I’m exhausted already! Friday, November 16th-Jen Foster […]

5GB Interview with Nathan Angelo; Playing at Smith’s Olde Bar Friday, November 16th!

5GB Interview with Nathan Angelo; Playing at Smith’s Olde Bar Friday, November 16th!

By Eileen Tilson/ @tktalt_tn An Atlanta transplant and minister’s son, Nathan discovered music at an early age where he spent much of his youth as his church’s Director of Music, developing his vocals and finding a home on the keys. oupled with an incessant touring schedule and attention paid to the ever-changing landscape of social media, […]

Picture Book & Live Review: Soup w/ Jessica Cayne @ Smith’s Olde Bar, 11/10/12

Photos and Review by Chandler Mays It’s a strange, yet very satisfying feeling that occurs when you show up to a sold out show for a band you’ve never heard of. I do pride myself on having a fairly eclectic knowledge of modern music, but as it turns out, I was blissfully ignorant of the […]

5GB With Truth & Salvage Co; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar, Nov. 8th

5GB With Truth & Salvage Co; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar, Nov. 8th

“How is it having four singers in the band?” is the question most asked of Truth & Salvage Co., often followed by “Where’s the group from again?” Though answers often vary depending on who you ask, the fact is that there would not be a Truth & Salvage Company without four singers; the band would […]

5GB With Kung Fu; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar, Nov. 7th

Proud to be firmly installed in  new-funk movement, KUNG FU is quickly popularizing their unique sonic contribution, blurring the line between intense electro-fusion, and blistering dance arrangements.  Making fusion music “cool” again, the band draws on influences such as early Headhunters and Weather Report, and merges those ideas with a contemporary EDM informed sensibility.  Imagine […]

What’s Up Tuesday?

Happy Election Day! Sure it’s rainy and cold, but we gotta vote. If you haven’t voted yet then grab your headphones and maybe a book. From my experience and what I’ve gathered, the lines seem to be moving fairly quickly. While many will be following the election coverage tonight, there are actually a few great […]

AMG Weekend Picks: The Dirty Guv’nahs, Nas & Lauryn Hill, The Kicks, Brandi Carlile, Wolf Gang, Decatur Wine Festival, & More!

Happy November, ladies and gents! I’m finding it harder and harder to get out of bed each morning, which means the cold is approaching faster and faster. Some say that this is the month of staying bundled indoors and and some say it’s “No Shave November”, whatever it is, don’t sit at home! There are […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Prom of the Living Dead, STS9, Sharon Van Etten, Lagwagon, and Jason Boland & The Stragglers

With the recent premiere of The Walking Dead, all we’ve been hearing lately is zombie-this and zombie-that. But what better of a time for the apocalypse than Halloween week!  The last week of October is sure to be one for the ages with so many great musicians coming to Atlanta ready to play into the […]

5GB With The Dead Ships; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar, Oct. 24th

“The two-man crew’s music is a bluesy wrecking ball, . . . their tuneful charisma separates them from the legions of garage-rock imitators.” – LA Times. The band is playing Smith’s Olde Bar tomorrow and they joined us for our 5GB series. What’s the first gig you ever attended? Devlin: My mom took me to […]

AMG Weekend Picks: The Temper Trap, John Prine, The Lumineers, Rufus Wainwright, The Black Lillies & More!

Gosh, it sure is beginning to look more and more like fall in the ATL! What else can make this amazing time of year better than music?? October is easily one of the most popular months for concerts and festivals, so we understand your dilemma when it comes to picking and choosing how to spend […]

What’s Up Wednesday?

What’s Up Wednesday?

So who watched the debate last night? OK, wait don’t answer…everyone gets so fired up as soon as you say the word debate! We are halfway through the week my friends, here are some events that shouldn’t be up for a debate! -I LOVE me some Shovels & Rope! As does a to of people […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Los Straitjackets, The Shadowboxers, Dispatch, & Atlanta Rhythm Section

It’s already the second weekend of October! It seems like my favorite month of the year is flying right by! While these next few weeks may be filled with sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes,and curling up with some Netflix, the weekends are dedicated to fun! Whether you’re cheering on your favorite football team, attending a festival, […]

Picture Book and Review: Bell X1 @ Smith’s Olde Bar – 10/6/2012

Photos and Review by Chandler Mays Bell X1 is an alternative rock band out of Dublin, Ireland. Lyrically, they write songs that run the gambit from romantic to tragic, clever, and downright cheeky. Their accents add an Irish charm that you can’t ignore, especially when they say ‘arse’ instead of our more common alternative. Sonically, […]