Welome to Atlanta where the playas play... Country Music
Hotlanta is what they call it. Music wise, hip-hop and rap are what Atlanta is known for. However, since we are in the south, country music is also very important to the city as well. If you are looking to hear some good local country music in the “A” then Buckhead is the place.
Inside of Atlanta, Ga is an ultra chic neighborhood called Buckhead. It has a reputation as one of the richest suburbs in Atlanta, and it is. However it is also filled with an enormous population of young adults. If you recently graduated college, or still are in college then Buckhead is the place to be.
The bar scene is bursting with energy, with a variety of different kinds of bar, and most of them always host live cover bands on the weekly. Majority of the time the bars are featuring country music. So if you are young, and looking to hear good country music in Atlanta, make your way to Buckhead.
According to Buckhead some locals, Park Bench Tavern, the Southern Club, Stagecoach, the Red Door Tavern, and the Buckhead theatre feature the best live country music.
These bars are full of life with a southern feel, which creates the perfect atmosphere to host amazing and talented country music artists or bands. However, each one of these bars is different in there own way.
Park Bench Tavern has a whole lot of action going on and typically has a wild crowd. This bar is known for the amazing drink specials they offer along with the country music that is played live.
Lacey Johnson, alumni of the University of Georgia and resident of Buckhead said, “My favorite place to listen to great country music in Buckhead is Park bench tavern.
It’s a great atmosphere and a great place to meet up with your friends and listen to country music.” Johnson also mentioned that she has never has a bad time while visiting.
The Southern Club, previously known as Peachtree Tavern, has been around for many years. It has always had a great reputation for hosting some of the more popular and well-known country music stars. You are almost promised to have a good night listening to good country music if you come here.
Jordyn Cox, an alumni of the University of Georgia and resident of the Buckhead neighborhood said that she loves going to the Southern Club, and often brings her mom along to go hear good live music that they both enjoy together.
“ I have been going to this bar for years. I love to go after braves games because they always have amazing performers singing my favorite country music songs,” she said.
Stagecoach is mostly known for the awesome décor. It looks and feels like you are in an actual old time western saloon. It is complete with saddle bar stools and an authentic stagecoach. It’s a guarantee to hear nothing but country music when you step foot in this bar.
“I love going to Stagecoach because of the authentic western bar feel, and they always host some of my favorite local country music artist,” said Johnson.
The Red Door Tavern is known as a good hole-in-the-wall dive bar, and is located right in the middle of the Buckhead bar triangle, making it always crowded. This country music loving bar is full of southern things, including the music. The music always includes typical sing-a-long bar songs that everyone loves.
Bar manager of the Red Door Tavern, Andrew Paget said, “As a bar manager I prefer solo artist and I look for country music artists with the best reviews, I like to call around and see who my customers enjoy listening to, or who is on the road to fame.”
The saying “an oldie but a goody” is perfectly describes the Buckhead Theatre. If you are looking to listen to some older country music tunes, than this is your place. They often host country music singers/bands that play older music or ones that are not as popular anymore. However, the music is always good, who doesn’t love listening to a classic old country song?
Jessica Grabiak, current student at Georgia Southern and Buckhead native said, “ I love to go to the Buckhead Theatre. I love the atmosphere and the good vibes you get from being here.”
There are so many other bars in the Buckhead neighborhood that feature country music. The ones that were listed above have the best reviews, according to the locals, and always host extremely talented country music artists and bands every week. So if you find yourself in Buckhead and are in the mood to listen to some good ol’ country music, you now know where to go.
