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…
Atlanta Concerts, Photography & News Since 2002
Atlanta Concerts, Photography & News Since 2002
Tag Smith’s Olde Bar
Smith’s Olde Bar is a live music and dining, with two performance rooms on Piedmont Avenue.
CD Review: The Dirty Guv’ners — Youth Is in Our Blood; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar, January 15
The Dirty Guv’ners Youth Is in Our Blood By Al Kaufman Most band members aren’t exactly known for their academic intelligence. Make it a bluesy, southern rock band and the odds are even greater. Make it a good southern rock…
AMG Weekend Picks: B.o.B., 100 Monkeys, Drivin N Cryin and More!
This weekend, you are probably going to be in one of two camps. 1) You’ll be wrapped up in a happy cocoon of Christmastime, joyfully taking part of all the eating, presents, caroling and sleeping. Or, 2) You’ll be gritting…
AMG Weekend Picks: The Kicks, Modern Skirts, FUN, Indigo Girls and More!
This weekend is turning out to be a rocker – albeit a pretty cold one. Luckily, you’ll be dancing, bopping, laughing and grooving enough not to notice. Take a break from the mad shopping to enjoy some music. And if…
Bits and Bobs: Plain White T’s, Ted Leo, JEFF the Brotherhood, Angie Aparo
– Poppy alternative rockers Plain White T’s, who everyone and their mother know from their mammoth hit “Hey There Delilah,” are coming to Atlanta for a gig at The Loft on February 16. Tickets are going on sale Friday, December…
CD Review: Aloud — Exile; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar, December 14
Aloud Exile Lemon Merchant Records By Al Kaufman To those in the know in Boston, Aloud was Henry Beguiristan wailing on the guitar and Jen de la Osa screaming out vocals, as well as a rhythm section that thundered along…
Bits and Bobs: The District Attorneys, Janelle Monae, Amy Winehouse, Kylie Minogue and More!
– The District Attorneys will be joined by Black Coffin Thieves and Telegram for a special Thanksgiving show tonight at Smith’s Olde Bar. There will be a heckuva lot of brass, thanks to Telegram’s horn section, which is being kindly…
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…
CD Review: One EskimO — All Balloons; Play Smith’s Olde Bar, November 2
One EskimO One EskimO Shangri-La By Al Kaufman There is more to One EskimO than their breakthrough single, “Kandi.” Sampling from Candi Staton’s “He Called Me Babe,” the song is reminiscent of Primitive Radio Gods’ “Standing Outside a Broken Phone…
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…
Q&A with Jeff Daniels; Playing Smith’s Olde Bar, October 30
By David Courtright Jeff Daniels, like many successful people in the creative industry, doesn’t sit still well. Aside from Screen Actors Guild and Tony Award nominations, aside from starring roles in classics like Dumb and Dumber, Pleasantville, and The Squid…
Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers Play Smith’s Olde Bar, October 16
For a musician, Roger Clyne has had a good life. His band, the Refreshments, put out two brilliant rock albums in the ’90s that mixed the dirt and dust of their native Arizona, along with the strong Mexican culture. They…
Asylum Street Spankers’ Farewell Tour Hits Smith’s on October 9
By Al Kaufman The Asylum Street Spankers have been a band … scratch that … The Asylum Street Spankers have been a musical experience for over 16 years now. Born out of a chemically enhanced after party at the Dabbs…
Bits and Bobs: Steve Lillywhite, Smith’s Olde Bar, Vince Vaughn, Atlanta Arts Festival
– Want to meet one of the coolest producers in the world? Here’s your chance: Steve Lillywhite – Grammy award-winning producer to the likes of Talking Heads, The Rolling Stones, Crowded House, Matchbox Twenty and many more – will be…
AMG Weekend Picks: Those Darlins, The Avett Brothers, Pixies and More!
One of the best things about a long weekend is a short week will follow. Which means the weekend will arrive all the sooner. There’s some great stuff for you to choose from in our picks for the weekend –…