By Allison

November 29, 2007 3:09 PM | Link to this

Not really local… but a Nashville band that plays Atlanta is great… Edmund’s Crown. Like Cheap Trick meets the Foo Fighters and ODs on early Who and The Beatles.

KILLER power pop - shimmering guitars, pounding drums, great harmonies.

Love them. Drummer is AWESOME.

By RUChinaDoll

November 29, 2007 3:14 PM | Link to this

I like Ethan & the Ewoks and Sun Domingo in the way of local groups. Far-Less plays here a lot, but is from VA, and they’re pretty good too!!!

By Rusty

November 29, 2007 4:06 PM | Link to this

The Christian rock band House of Thomas..Lead guitar guy Robbie Lee is awesome!!!

By Sagegirl

November 29, 2007 4:08 PM | Link to this

Redline… cause they sing my songs. Check out their website: http://www.myspace.com/bandnamedredline

By Dusty

November 29, 2007 4:20 PM | Link to this

Point Blank - the drummer is HOT!

By Limerick

November 29, 2007 4:24 PM | Link to this

I like Quadiliacha.

By monteal

November 29, 2007 4:32 PM | Link to this

third day I love them

By Capt

November 29, 2007 4:44 PM | Link to this

Slim Whitman and Zamfir

By J

November 29, 2007 5:11 PM | Link to this

Bain Mattox

By Billy

November 29, 2007 6:58 PM | Link to this

The Zac Brown Band is the best local band that I’ve seen in Atlanta in a long time. They play all kinds of different music…they call it “Lake Music”.

By bob

November 29, 2007 7:23 PM | Link to this

SEVEN STORY FALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! way more hardcore w/o a doubt! seven story fall
check out thier myspace page!

By 'lil bit

November 29, 2007 8:44 PM | Link to this

Opposing Force. Awesome duo - great mix of electronic/acoustic. LOVE THEM!!

By MusicLover

November 29, 2007 9:21 PM | Link to this

SunDomingo is great! They’re local guys that friends and I heard in Macon a couple of times, and I’ve seen them perform at different Atlanta venues. Gotta agree with Billy on the Zac Brown Band! — go listen to him play at the Dixie Tavern in Marietta sometime. He does covers, but he also has his own stuff, too.

By josie

November 29, 2007 9:40 PM | Link to this

Scott Downes. A great songwriter. You can download his songs at his web site…www.scottdownes.com.

By grrtch

November 29, 2007 10:29 PM | Link to this

I’m calling it now… Gentleman Jesse and His Men are the next big thing outta the ATL. Fresh new wave pop cut like the Romantics or Nick Lowe… edgy, driven and catchy as all hell… Last year their debut single made waves among underground internet rockers the world over, sold like hotcakes. Since then they’ve played trendy and taste making rock fests in Brooklyn and SF. Their album’s in the cooker. now if only they could shake off that silly Carbonas distraction that some of the band guys dabble with… sigh…

By modestd

November 30, 2007 1:59 AM | Link to this

snowden and black lips are awesome. black lips are great actually. The rest of the bands you fools talk about suck.

By Randy

November 30, 2007 5:03 AM | Link to this

Who else but THIRD DAY, just the greatest christian rock band ever. From cobb county, two of them go to my church and they were interviewed by 60 minutes a few months ago.

By Billybob

November 30, 2007 7:14 AM | Link to this

Southside of town: Casting Crowns is a tremendous success and they earn it with great music! # 1 selling album of all music a couple of weeks ago. Northside: Third Day! Totally awesome! Huge success also. Best upcoming band: Flights From Egypt. The lead guitarist and drummer are awesome too! All are Christian bands. Flights From Egypt plays at the Masquerade downtown sometimes.

By Native

November 30, 2007 7:38 AM | Link to this

It’s a toss up between Thermos Greenwood & the Colored People and Darryl Rhoades & the Hahavishnu Orchestra.

By MB

November 30, 2007 8:25 AM | Link to this

The Hazz Benz. Best party band in town.

By Ralph

November 30, 2007 8:30 AM | Link to this

www.rocketstoruin.com Rockets to Ruin is a great atlanta hard rock band, bar none!!!!

By KaylaKedavra

November 30, 2007 8:44 AM | Link to this

Written in Red is the best local band I’ve ever heard. They’re in my top 3 for my favorite bands of all time. They are truly amazing and they’re making it pretty big. They’re performing with Norma Jean in a few weeks.

http://myspace.com/writteninredga

By C

November 30, 2007 9:41 AM | Link to this

No Jaboinga! Great quirky power pop with excellent players. nojaboinga.com

By Heather

November 30, 2007 9:43 AM | Link to this

I agree with Billy- ZAC BROWN BAND is the best! He played at my wedding 6 years ago, and he was adored by the children all the way up to my 80 year old grandfather. I also went to college with Zac. He is a down to earth guy with fun loving music that will make you feel young again! www.zacbrownband.com

By Kappaman

November 30, 2007 9:47 AM | Link to this

Ken Ford.

By Kelly

November 30, 2007 10:24 AM | Link to this

DEAR ENEMY has to be at the top of my list. They were voted Best Overall Music Act, Best Mainstream Rock Act, and Best Lead Vocalist in the Creative Loafing Best of 2007.

By SteveO

November 30, 2007 11:00 AM | Link to this

Snowden, Deerhunter, Black Lips (the best ATL band), and Janelle Monae.

By Atlanta Rocks

November 30, 2007 11:02 AM | Link to this

GREEN BRACELET is the best local band and they’re releasing their new CD Saturday night at Trackside in Decatur!

By Rob

November 30, 2007 11:07 AM | Link to this

The Redaction

http://www.theredaction.net

By hdtlily

November 30, 2007 12:11 PM | Link to this

Ditto House of Thomas!

By Aaron

November 30, 2007 12:25 PM | Link to this

House of Thomas is one of the best bands in the state of Georgia! They have performed with Third Day, Newsboys and Echoing Angels to name a few. You’ve got to check them out!

Official House of Thomas Website HOT Myspace

By Aaron

November 30, 2007 12:27 PM | Link to this

House of Thomas is one of the best bands in the state of Georgia! They have performed with Third Day, Newsboys and Echoing Angels to name a few. You’ve got to check them out!

Official House of Thomas Website HOT Myspace

By Aaron

November 30, 2007 12:27 PM | Link to this

House of Thomas is one of the best bands in the state of Georgia! They have performed with Third Day, Newsboys and Echoing Angels to name a few. You’ve got to check them out!

Official House of Thomas Website HOT Myspace

By Jan

November 30, 2007 1:13 PM | Link to this

I love The Redaction. Their first album was good but the newest one blows my mind!

By Erin

November 30, 2007 2:58 PM | Link to this

The Redaction is definitely one of Atlanta’s best. It is indie pop rock with great lyrics. Really radio friendly, the kind of songs you get stuck on and cant stop singing. You can hear their new stuff on their site: www.theredaction.net Love them!

By Erin

November 30, 2007 2:59 PM | Link to this

The Redaction is definitely one of Atlanta’s best. It is indie pop rock with great lyrics. Really radio friendly, the kind of songs you get stuck on and cant stop singing. You can hear their new stuff on their site: www.theredaction.net Love them!

By whistle

December 3, 2007 2:54 PM | Link to this

Dear Enemy is probably the next big Atlanta act because they suck so bad. I gauge success that way. The more the band sucks the more likely they are to hit it. The word success contains the word suck. Dear Enemy sucks. Behind them, Fishawk sucks too.

By Dan Matthews

December 5, 2007 9:10 AM | Link to this

In Athens it would be Venice is Sinking, Dodd Ferrelle and the Tin Foil Stars, Dictatortots, Bain Mattox and his wife Amanda’s band Tin Cup Prophette, madeline, barbecue pants, nutria, and anything else Sloan choses to post to southernshelter.com