By Camillia Harris. Martin Crosby of Digital World Music has the creativity, the spunk, the charisma, the experience and the Northern flava to go along with what he has to offer as a producer. Martin originally from Cincinnati Ohio, now based in Atlanta, creatively displays more than 15 years of experience. As a producer along with engineering skills, Martin has an exceptional talent in writing and creating music.

By Rachael Rene. Joe Gransden with Jazz Orchestra Atlanta at Cafe 290. DJ black Sunshine at Eastside Lounge. Long Form Steakhouse at the Village Theatre. The Black Eyed Peas at Phillips Arena etc. …

By Camillia Harris. Per Wikipedia, Gospel Music is music that is written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding Christian life, as well as to give a Christian alternative to mainstream secular music. If you’re longing for some true spiritual and inspirational music, then on January 30^th, you definitely don’t want to miss a night that will be most talked about in Atlanta.

By Summer Stanley. Tucked away in the Virginia Highlands off of Monroe Street is a giant, bustling shopping center called Amsterdam Walk. Inside there are plenty of restaurants and bars to discover but there is one in particular where you will find the prettiest girls in all of Amsterdam, predominately cute girls who like

By Summer Stanley. She’s the ultimate diva, the reigning queen of the happily-ever-after love song, Eminem’s recent arch-nemesis, cougar, frequenter of the A-town clubs, close friend of our own artist, Jermaine Dupri. Though her movie, Glitter, flopped, her far less glamorous performance as a social worker in Precious is now raking in critical acclaim. Like the jewels ornamenting her flossy frocks, Mariah Carey just keeps getting better with time.

By Audra Biddle. Houston Perry wanted to spoof the 1970’s London punk scene, and what resulted is hardly a laughing matter. The Bloodplums are to be taken very seriously. Featuring members of Atlanta’s own hip-hop/funk band, Heavy Mojo, The Bloodplums formed just two years ago and have already developed a sizable following. These guys are slowly sneaking through the back door of our city’s indie/punk scene and stealing the show at staple venues such as Lenny’s, where they most recently played, and Andrews Upstairs, where you can catch their next show.

By Summer Stanley. Everybody knows you have to belt the blues. And when the lights grow dimmer, and the mood becomes softer, you have to croon them. Sue G. Wilkinson, along with her eight member band gets you high when you feel low, and when you’re low they get down with you.

A veteran musician, Sue G. Wilkinson tackles the keys at the Five Spot in a rousing performance, with a spunk equal to any barroom brawl. But the Five Spot is no saloon, and this band is far from dive-ey. Rather, they’re lively. When joined with the bass, guitar, drums, trumpet, saxophone, not to mention the diva-licious backup babes, The Sue G. Wilkinson Band is an experience in jumpin’ and jivin’.

By Rachael Rene. Entertainment ideas for the week in Atlanta: Dialogue in the Dark at the Atlantic Station Exhibition Center, Dweezil Zappa at the Variety Playhouse, Open Mic at Meehan’s Public House, American Idol Viewing Party at the W Hotel, “A Sunday Afternoon at Loehmann’s” at The Ansley Park Playhouse, etc., etc.

By Rachael Rene. Start year 2010 with some great ideas for fun things to do in Atlanta. Ghosts of Atlanta Walking Tour, Hip Hop Jam Session at the Apache Café, free salsa lessons, live salsa and meringue music, Downtown Artswalk, Christian Finnegan at The Punchline, Dweezil Zappa at the Variety Playhouse, etc.

By Summer Stanley. Kudos to Author’s Apology, truly a band of bleeding hearts, for displaying good form and sweeping their opening act last Tuesday. Aside from the emo blend and sappy sound, the songs resemble more a prayer booth confession than an apology. Nevertheless, the boys deserve praise for their enthusiastic performance and their oft-expressed gratitude for sharing the stage with such esteemed acts as forgetters and Gentlemen Jesse and His Men.