What’s Up Monday?

What’s Up Monday?

I woke up this morning singing this song, and couldn’t get it out of my head… and then Leslie Fram told me she had a dream that she couldn’t get into a concert because it was at capacity; so just as a warning today might be a little off, but here are a couple of […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Los Lobos, Grace Potter & The Nocturnals and More!

Believe it or not, summer is supposedly winding down to a close. Weird, because it still feels like the middle of the hellish hot season. But we can dream of cooler days. And this weekend is a perfect way to look forward to the fall, with some uber-summeresque parties and outdoor gigs.

What’s Up Thursday?

-What is it about Nashville that always seems to pop out some of the best (and most attractive!) songwriters in the country? Come see one of Nashvegas’ finest, Josh Hoge (who has  written or appeared on songs for the likes of Backstreet Boys, Jesse Mccartney, Elliott Yamin, Lupe Fiasco, Blake Lewis,, Anoop Desai, Dave Barnes,etc.) […]

CD Review: The Features — The Wilderness; Playing The EARL, August 26

The Features The Wilderness Bug Music/Serpents And SnakesBy Justin Lyons Murfreesboro, Tenn.’s four-piece outfit The Features show their maturation since 2008’s Some Kind of Salvation.  On their third album they ditch a horn section that never seemed right in favor of  driving rhythms and howling guitar. The resulting effect is much darker on The Wilderness, […]

What’s Up Wednesday?

-Happy Birthday 85th Birthday Eddie Tigner! If you have ever spent any time in Atlanta’s amazing blues scene (think Northside Tavern/Blind Willies), then there is a pretty great chance that you have seen legendary blues pianist Eddie Tigner rock out with some of the best musicians in the world. Celebrate Eddie’s 85th Birthday tonight at […]

What’s Up Monday?

Well I know it’s late, but hey, by this time you are probably ready to be hittin’ the quitting time button. Here are a few things to keep you cool this Monday. -If it’s true what they say that everything that comes out of Brooklyn is automatically awesome, then you definitely do not want to […]

Live Review & Picture Book: The Accidents, Coliseum, Corrosion Of Conformity at The EARL, August 3

Review and photos by Ellen Eldridge Full gallery after the jump. The Accidents posted their bluesy-rock set, which introduced their newest vinyl EP, on YouTube. William Duvall (Neon Christ, Alice In Chains), who produced the EP, joined his friends on stage for the finale, “Big Girls,” and then Coliseum took over. Both openers fit well […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Bryan Adams, Laura Cantrell, Lil’ Wayne and More!

Phew, this weekend is going to be a packed one! Guitar prodigies, rock legends, dance parties, rap stars, indie darlings – we can hardly breathe for choices. Or maybe that’s the oppressive heat. Either way, there’s plenty to keep your mind occupied. And there is a TON of shows going on sale this weekend too, […]

What’s Up Thursday?

I love nights like this is Atlanta! There are tons of great music events happening around the city tonight, so get on your shiniest shoes, and get out of the house… you can DVR your episodes of “Hammerhead Histories.” And check out below to find out just exactly why the woman in picture is still […]

What’s Up Monday?

I WANT MY MTV!!! Well, even with the return of Matt Pinfield’s famed “120 Minutes,” MTV still isn’t what it used to be, but we still wish a happiest 30th birthday to the network that made it cool to rock some spandex and hypercolor tees… While you are doing keg stands celebrating, here are some […]