What are America’s great music cities? Certainly one would have to include Nashville, New York, New Orleans and Memphis in this category. After all, they are the meccas of Country, Hip-Hop, Jazz and the Blues respectively. Atlanta on the other hand never seems to get the respect it deserves. In fact, I’m not sure I’ve ever heard the term “music city” applied to the Georgian capital. Perhaps it lacks a clear cut musical identity, or maybe it doesn’t do a good enough job marketing itself as such.

Whatever the case I’m here to set the record straight and tell you that Atlanta’s music scene is not only one of the most vibrant in the country but also boasts some of the best concert halls and most eclectic shows. Thousands of musical artists pass through the city while they tour around the country, performing at legendary venues like The Tabernacle, Terminal West, The Masquerade, The Drunken Unicorn, The Variety Playhouse, The Fox Theater and Smith’s Olde Bar. It also hosts some great music festivals like Tomorrow World, Music Midtown and Counterpoint. But there is one Atlanta festival that brings the rest to their knees and that’s Shaky Knees.

This year I am happy to announce Atlanta will also be hosting The Shaky Knees Music Festival for a second year in a row. Shaky Knees was launched in 2013 and although it will be held in a new location this year (Atlantic Station) it is gearing up to be even better than last year’s. Shaky Knees will feature some of the biggest names in the indie, alternative and folk rock scenes and among those performing will be:

Alabama Shakes, The National, Modest Mouse, Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, Spoon, Cage the Elephant, Portugal the. Man, Dropkick Murphy’s, Conor Oberst, Iron and Wine, Trampled by Turtles, Lord Huron, Cold War Kids, Deer Tick, The Devil Makes Three, Tokyo Police Club, The Whigs, Kopecky Family Band, San Fermin and many many more…

As mentioned previously the festival will be held at Atlantic Station and will run from May 9 through May 11. Tickets are on sale now and still available on the main site where you can also read more about the festival in greater detail, see the full line-up and gather whatever other information you may require before making your plans.

Make sure to get in on what’s looking like it’ll be one of the best festivals of the summer and in one of America’s great music cities. You won’t regret it.

Click on the link to be redirected to the main Shaky Knees site and watch some great videos from the amazing bands that will be performing there this year.

Enjoy!

Wait So Long – Trampled By Turtles

Om Nashi Me – Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

Sonsick – San Fermin

Ocean Breathes Salty – Modest Mouse

Barroom Hero – Dropkick Murphy’s

Ella – Kopecky Family Band

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