Q&A with Sovus Radio; Playing The EARL, January 14

Q&A with Sovus Radio; Playing The EARL, January 14

By Ellen Eldridge. After a three-year absence from performing, the four current members of Sovus Radio — Ty Thompson, Jay Royals, Chris Kaufmann and Spencer Pope — answered some questions about their return to playing shows locally in Atlanta. The guys discuss what they have each been up to during the hiatus, why they chose […]

AMG Weekend Picks: The Bottle Rockets, Crooked Fingers and More!

AMG Weekend Picks: The Bottle Rockets, Crooked Fingers and More!

Happy New Year everyone! We hope that you’ve all recovered from whatever celebrations you took part in on New Year’s Eve, and that you’re ready to hit the ground running this weekend. Check out our short but sweet selection of gigs below, and don’t forget to see what shows are going on sale this weekend […]

How to Ring in 2011 in Atlanta

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 Gentleman Jesse and his Men at The EARL Gringo Star joins eclectic funky bunch Noot […]

AMG Weekend Picks: B.o.B., 100 Monkeys, Drivin N Cryin and More!

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 your teeth, trying to find a way to escape the family and pressure of making […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Wu Tang Clan, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Old School Saturday and More!

AMG Weekend Picks: Wu Tang Clan, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Old School Saturday and More!

Brrrr! We hope you are all staying cozy with this lil’ cold kick we’re getting. At least it’s making us feel the proper holiday spirit – after all, how can you feel Christmassy when it’s too hot to drink your hot chocolate? In the spirit of the season, we have some lovely holiday shows up […]

AMG Weekend Picks: The Kicks, Modern Skirts, FUN, Indigo Girls and More!

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 you must buy some Christmas presents, we have a great list of on sales too.

AMG Weekend Picks: Roger Waters, Grinderman, The Posies, Junip and More!

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 shows. Whether you want aging legends, need-to-know newbies or locals with their foot firmly in […]

AMG Weekend Picks: The Dandy Warhols, Black Mountain, The Roots and More

AMG Weekend Picks: The Dandy Warhols, Black Mountain, The Roots and More

We have a pretty rock ‘n’ roll weekend coming up, with a heavy dose of the rock. Some stalwarts of their own genres have returned to us after an absence, up-and-comers are blazing trails, and, thank heaven, The Roots will be wowing audiences with a kick-ass competition. Not to mention we have your head-start for […]

CD Review: Black Mountain — Wilderness Heart; Playing The EARL, November 12

CD Review: Black Mountain — Wilderness Heart; Playing The EARL, November 12

Black Mountain Wilderness Heart Jagjaguwar By Al Kaufman Seventies’ rock will never die. At least not as long as folks like Stephen McBean are around. McBean has dabbled in everything from folk-rock to noise (with bands Jerk with the Bomb and Pink Mountaintops, respectively), but seems to have found a home with classic rock. Wilderness […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Jason Isbell, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Jeff Daniels, Judi Chicago and More!

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 or not.

What to Do this Halloween – Our Suggestions

What to Do this Halloween – Our Suggestions

There is a heckuva lot of stuff going on this weekend. The partying community is clearly taking advantage of the fact that Halloween lands on a Sunday, so there’s a whole weekend of spookiness out there for you. Here’s a few suggestions from us: The Most Legendary Halloween Party Ever! at Vinyl, Saturday October 30 […]