Interview with Lee from The Quaildogs playing at Vinyl’s Anniversary Party Sat. Feb. 23

Interview with Lee from The Quaildogs playing at Vinyl’s Anniversary Party Sat. Feb. 23

By: Shelby Lum It’s not everyday a venue celebrates a full decade in the business, and Vinyl is celebrating in style with some of the city’s best acts. The Quaildogs are among some of the bands playing for the venue’s big bash. The band has played at Vinyl twice, said Lee Berg, vocalist and bassist. […]

Win Tickets to Vinyl’s 10 Year Anniversary Party, Saturday February 23rd

One of our favorite Atlanta venues, Vinyl, is turning 10 this weekend and to celebrate a successful decade they are throwing one hell of a party with performances by: The Quaildogs, Red Letter Agent, Rantings of Eva, The Best Brothers, The Revels, & Low (from Fervor)! Grab tickets here or Enter to Win and take […]

Q&A with Misery Loves Chachi, Playing at Vinyl, Saturday, February 9th

Q&A with Misery Loves Chachi, Playing at Vinyl, Saturday, February 9th

The brainchild of musician Nathan Sadler, Misery Loves Chachi is one of ATL’s most intriguing new bands. A blue collar synthesis of Belle and Sebastian and Steely Dan, the band mixes a diverse array of complex lo-fi keyboard textures–with ambient, dreamy electric guitar riffs–layered above dynamic and energetic drums and bass. Rich and subtle harmonies […]

Q & A with Clap for Daylight; Playing @ Vinyl, Saturday, Feb. 9th

Like a dramatic slow clap excitedly gaining momentum, Clap for Daylight began as a cavalier suggestion in an Atlanta dive in 2007 and has since originated a powerful album with a dramatic sound uniquely their own. As Nashville roommates, fellow music students Greg Vilines and Alex Arnett discovered they shared more than milk and the […]

Q & A with Ben Deignan; Playing at Vinyl, Sat, February 2nd

Ben Deignan has spent the last 5 years in Atlanta crafting a soulful pop/rock sound that’s all his own, and in addition to writing, recording, and touring nationally, Ben is frequently in London, working at Kensaltown Studios with their Grammy-winning songwriters and expanding his career into the UK. Constantly busy writing songs, recording, and playing […]

5GB Interview with Vinyl Thief, Playing @ Vinyl with The Black Cadillacs & The Dirty Souls – Friday, Feb. 1st

Vinyl Thief is an electro-rock band from Nashville, TN. Easy on the electro, with a generous serving of rock. The band proves that Nashville music doesn’t have to come from the back of a cowboy’s pickup truck or from somewhere inside Jack White’s garage. It can come from dance parties in your neighbor’s basement. Or […]

Q & A with A Silent Film, Playing Tonight (Weds) @ Vinyl

“The first time we drove into New York we were all crammed in a tiny rental car. We came out of the Lincoln Tunnel and ‘You Will Leave a Mark’ was playing on the radio,” A Silent Film vocalist/pianist Robert Stevenson says, recalling hearing his group’s career-opening single scoring a powerful moment of its inaugural […]

5GB With Arc & Stones; Playing Vinyl, Jan. 25th

Arc & Stones is a rock band originating from Brooklyn, NY. The band, comprised of members Dan Pellarin, Ben Cramer, Eddy Bayes and Joe Doino, is set to release their debut five song EP, Arc & Stones EP, February 12, 2013. The EP was produced and mixed by established producer Jeremy Griffith. Each of the […]

5GB With Augustana; Playing Vinyl, Jan. 24th

Augustana will be heading out on their first tour of 2013 in a rare, stripped down/acoustic format. Playing material from the band’s three LP’s as well as new songs…Daniel Layus will be joined by longtime touring band member David Lamoureaux. Acoustic act Lauren Shera will be opening the shows… What’s the first gig you ever […]

Picture Book & Live Review: Jessta James @ Vinyl January 15, 2013, Part of a 3 Week Residency

Photos and review by Jenna Hughes Every once in a while an artist comes along that is refreshingly different from the norm, and Jessta James certainly is that. The Montana native brought his unique blend of country, hip-hop and rock to Atlanta this past Tuesday night. Playing with an impressive backing band that included a […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Copious Jones, BAIR, Molly Hunt & More!

We’re just a few days into 2013 and hopefully your stickin’ to those resolutions! I like to make my resolutions really easy, so that it’s actually hard to break them. For example, this year I vow to have more fun, go to more shows, and not stress about all the small things! See, it’s relatively […]

The N.E.C. will join Ponderosa on New Year’s Eve @ Vinyl

By Gini Strobel So look, if you  haven’t secured your New Year’s Eve plans, don’t fret! While, there are dozens of parties and shows happening all around town, one show that I plan to catch is Ponderosa at Vinyl.  For one thing, it’s cheap as hell, especially for a New Year’s Eve event with a […]

5GB With Rachel Yamagata; Playing Vinyl, Dec. 12th

Rachael Yamagata has been called ‘the troubadour of heartbreak’ by the press and fans are drawn to her ability to ‘turn emotion into song’.   She’s got the old soul singer songwriter essence that calls upon Todd Rundgren, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, The Carpenters and Elton John and sonically gravitates towards the darker stylings of Nick […]

Q&A with Red Wanting Blue; Playing Vinyl November 29th

By Al Kaufman Red Wanting Blue is five bearded guys from Columbus, Ohio who believe in the no-frills pop-rock thing. There will be no costume changes during their shows. They may get a little rootsy on you, or bring in a bit of a ‘70s groove, but that’s because they like those sounds, not because […]

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 […]