LIVE REVIEW: KIT + CHAR @ SMITHS OLDE BAR, ATLANTA, GA – AUGUST 14, 2026

It’s A Long Way to the Top If You Want to Rock ’n’ Roll is the first thing you’ll read walking up the stairs into Smith’s Olde Bar. One of Atlanta’s most iconic venues, founded in 1994, the room has been graced by artists ranging from David Bowie to Rage Against the Machine. The space makes you feel like you’ve been let in on a secret, and on August 14, it hosted an intimate show studded with cowboy hats and sequins.

Miles Landrum and his acoustic Gibson let us in from the beginning with an ode to his father. His soulful Southern drawl and melancholy chords set an intimate tone for the first few songs. On his single “It Was You,” released just one month ago, his nonchalant, raw talent shined through. Accompanied by warm lighting, it felt like a serenade by the campfire.

Hootin’ and hollerin’ was encouraged for his last song, when he was joined by The GOATs Collective, a group Landrum himself plays guitar for. The session band, connected to Capricorn Studios, home to the Allman Brothers, and West End Sound Studio, featured Chris Matthis on drums, Wesley Flowers on keys, Charlie Gilbert on guitar, and Jared Stubbs on bass. They added an entirely different level of energy to Landrum’s final song and brought a sound that would carry through the rest of the night.

Next up was Hannah Murphy, calling out for love with her song “Home,” joined by The GOATs Collective. Her absolute joy was infectious, exclaiming how “awesome” everything was with a gleaming smile. She shifted into a moodier, dreamier atmosphere as she let admiring fans hear some unreleased songs from her upcoming record, *Georgia Girl*.

Even on the happy version of “The Human Condition,” she showed true transparency and a deep yearning for understanding in a complicated world. Hannah seamlessly mixed raw, tastefully unpolished shredding with sweet Southern charm that had everyone on their feet.

She thanked the band and mellowed things out with a passionate cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Rhiannon,” followed by an extremely emotional ode to her mother with “Georgia Girl,” the track that inspired the album. It was a moment the room seemed to cry through with her.

Then she wiped the tears away, called the band back, said, “Give me that damn Telecaster,” and ripped into “Planes.” Her entire performance offered a vulnerable look at a beautiful, promising artist. Keep an eye out for her new album, and chances are, by the end of it, you’ll feel like a friend of Hannah’s too.

To close out the night, Kit + Char, bedazzled all the way down to their boots, came in strong with “Twisted.”

Their mix of endearing banter and wholesome reflection on how meaningful it is for them to share these moments together warmed the room. A breakup story nearly every girl could relate to led into “Go on to Kansas,” playfully inspired by an ex choosing a trip over her.

The GOATs Collective held down the rhythm, allowing Kit and Char’s impressive vocals to take center stage during “Sister.” Their harmonies carried a depth and understanding that maybe can only come from having your sister by your side. The two seemed to float in sync, carried by Wesley Flowers on keys into “Lonestar.”

After confirming everyone was having fun, the girls danced into “Fumble,” an unreleased track they promised is coming soon, keeping the catchy melodies and beautiful belts going.

“With family, with faith, and with God’s grace, you can overcome anything,” the sisters preached before moving into a stripped-down version of “Scars.” Staying true to their roots, they humbly gave praise to their Creator, an uplifting show of faith and grace from the duo.

After inviting Hannah back onto the stage, the trio sang a cover of “Delta Dawn” that complemented each of their voices beautifully. Kit + Char’s take on The Cranberries’ “Linger” had everyone wrapped around their finger.

They finished their set by thanking the lighting and sound crew, then truly left it all, and plenty of glitter, on the stage.

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