CD Review: Antigone Rising — 23 Red; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar, July 20

Antigone Rising 23 Red Blackheart Records By Al Kaufman Joan Jett is known as the the Queen of Rock and Roll and the original riot grrrl. But her label, Blackheart Records, is open to a variety of acts, especially female ones. Hence Antigone Rising. Antigone Rising call themselves a rock band. They are not; at […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Tim Minchin, Steve Earle, Kool & the Gang and More!

Folks, we know it’s unbearably hot outside. So we’ve got a list of awesome shows that are (almost all) guaranteed to help you keep your cool. Or they will at least have you enjoying yourself so much that you’ll forget that you’ve just sweated out your weight in water. And, to remind you that cooler […]

What’s Up Wednesday?

-Anyone who knows me, knows I am a punk rock girl through and through! So I couldn’t miss an opportunity like  this to see Ramone’s legend C.J. Ramone playing the Masquerade; from a bloodline of NY cool, this is a show that should  not be missed! -Over at Center Stage, the new wave of neo-punkites […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Florence and the Machine, Washed Out and More!

This holiday weekend is shaping up to be a hot one! There’s some incredible shows going on, most of which are sold out so we hope you bought your tickets in advance. And then of course there are some great Fourth of July events too. Have a burger and a beer for us!

AMG Weekend Picks: Rebecca Loebe, Loretta Lynn, Dick Dale and More!

There’s a whole lotta legends coming to town this weekend. What with Loretta Lynn, Dick Dale and Dave Alvin all playing gigs, and the magnificent TONYs being streamed at The Fox, we’ve got a galaxy of stars in our eyes! And then there’s the Midtown Summer Stroll on Saturday and Sunday, with pop up shops, […]

AMG Weekend Picks: The Constellations, Jonny Lang, Rock and Roll Monster Bash and More!

Atlanta is getting into the summer spirit with an onslaught of open air shows. The Atlanta Botanical Garden, Chastain Park Amphitheatre and more are kicking off their summer music series, and the Starlight Six Drive-In will have their awesome Rock and Roll Monster Bash too. Don’t forget to pack the sunscreen and drink plenty of […]

15 Questions With Elijah Jones from The Constellations; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar, June 2

15 Questions With Elijah Jones from The Constellations; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar, June 2

The self-described King of the Atlanta Underground, Elijah Jones is the Big Dipper in his band, The Constellations. Since signing with Virgin Records in 2009, Atlanta’s favorite bad boys (and girl!) have touring across the country and the U.K., introducing the rest of the world to the best part about being from Atlanta. We sat […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Face to Face, Elizabeth & the Catapult, Panic at the Disco and More!

We’re getting ready to head on into the lovely long Memorial Day weekend, which means summer is here! Yes, we know you thought that was when the heat hit the 90s. Or when your muscly neighbor started jogging without a shirt in the evenings. Now, if you want to get super-technical, the first day of […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, Flaming Lips, of Montreal, Gruff Rhys and More!

This weekend is going to be epic, y’all. Not only is it the first Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, but there are some very beautiful glittery shows (Flaming Lips, of Montreal), and we also hear there will be bands playing all weekend at the Oakland Cemetery too! You’re spoiled for choice.

CD Review: Crash Test Dummies — Oooh-La-La and Demo-Litions; Playing Smith’s Old Bar, May 22

Crash Test Dummies Oooh-La-La Deep Fried Records Crash Test Dummies Demo-Litions Cast-Off Recordings 1996-97 Deep Fried Records By Al Kaufman Back in 1993, Canada’s Crash Test Dummies, led by Brad Roberts — whose throaty bass-baritone sounded like he had washed down a hive of bees with a bottle of whiskey — released  their second CD, […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Cracker & Camper Van Beethoven, Biz Markie, Fleet Foxes and More!

The heat is officially here people! You’ll either want to be basking in the full sun and getting used to the balmy atmosphere as soon as possible, or you’ll be avoiding the warmth in a cool air-conditioned club. Either way, we have some great suggestions for your weekend. And there’s even a few on sales […]

AMG Weekend Picks: 500 Songs for Kids, Zac Brown Band, Kylie Minogue and More!

Happy Mothers Day weekend everyone! Hope you didn’t forget. Maybe some of these options will help with last-minute gifts. Or, maybe you need a little treat for yourself after brunch, shopping, tea etc. with your mother. At any rate, we have some great stuff for you to choose from, whether it’s a local music charity […]

AMG Weekend Picks: 500 Songs for Kids, Mike Herrera, Peter Bjorn and John and More!

Happy Almost-Weekend y’all! We hope you are all alright after those scary storms last night. Looks like the majority of us were unaffected, but we encourage you to donate or help how they can when it comes to our neighbors, whether they be in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina or anywhere. Give what you can folks! […]

Smith’s Olde Bar Gears Up for 500 Songs For Kids, April 28 – May 7

Smith’s Olde Bar Gears Up for 500 Songs For Kids, April 28 – May 7

Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. ~Berthold Auerbach This quote really sums up the mission behind Songs For Kids Foundation. The Songs For Kids Foundation brings musicians to children’s hospitals and special needs camps. For a brief moment of their day, these children get to forget what ails them and […]