The First Stone gets their first TV credit! Watch “Sophomores” tonight for their season finale.
Posted on May.12, 2010.
Good news! The First Stone’s music will be on TV tonight! We’re being featured on the show “Sophomores” with TWO of our songs, “This Time” and “What About You.” Be sure to check out the season finale tonight! Visit their website for more information: http://www.sophomorestv.com/
Also, we’re playing soon. Who’s coming? Spread the word!
Hooray!
New Music and a New Focus
Posted on Mar.25, 2010.
Hello Hello…… So, it’s been a while since our last update so I wanted to fill everyone in on all things new with The First Stone. Nate bought a car!!!! WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS HOW AWESOME THIS IS so look for Nate and I to hit the ground running with a batch of acoustic appearances this spring. We’ve been visiting Eddie’s Attic and have had a blast. That place is just so full of amazing songwriters from all over the country on any given monday night that it really is inspiring and motivating at the same time. You can also catch Nate and I at Zucca in Smyrna thursday nights for the next month.
We have the tracking almost complete for 5 songs (which are rockin!)…with another 3 (Sandbox, Traveling Salesman, and Settle Down) that we want to record to choose the best 4-5 for the upcoming EP. The other 3 will feature a heavy dose of piano and represents some of our best work to date. I’m very excited about the new stuff and really feel like it shows how much we’ve grown as a group after the last year of playing shows. Stay tuned as we should have everything finished and mastered by mid-summer. You can also get our first record at itunes so please drop by and leave your review.

I’ve been all over the place in the past 3 months with several trips to the west coast so we really have taken some time away from each other to regroup and come back fresh. It’s important for all of us to keep it fun so the time off was really good.
If anyone knows of an outdoor event that can use a super-kickass band then hit us up at booking@thefirststone.com
We’re always looking for street team members as well so please spread the word.
Also, how about those ATLANTA HAWKS?
HIGHLIGHT OF THE YEAR…NOW THAT IS HOW YOU DEFEND HOME COURT!!!
Kicking Off 2010 with a BANG
Posted on Jan.15, 2010.
We’re playing a few shows soon with some good friends “I’m Chinese”. DownloadImChinese.com
These guys are super talented and I’m looking for big things out of them in 2010! So come hang with us next week at GA Tech @ Under the Couch. I’ve never been there but I hear great things.
Also, be sure to check us out at the Masquerade next month! This should be an awesome event so let us know if you need tickets.
Time changes to TNS show on Dec 18th. Now playing 2nd at 12:15.
Posted on Dec.06, 2009.
Hey ya’ll,
Just wanted to let you know that we had a small time change at TNS Bar Room in East Atlanta. Instead of 11:00, we will now be playing at 12:15. PEAK time of the night! See ya’ll there!
-The First Stone
We need your help to promote! Two big shows coming up!
Posted on Nov.21, 2009.
Hey ya’ll!
We have two great shows coming up and we need your help to promote. Below, you will find the flyers for each show. Just click on the link (or picture) and download the image. Print, email, share, etc… We’d love the help. Also, if you haven’t yet, join our street team!
10 High – Dec 1st, Atlanta, GA

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TNS Atlanta – Dec 18th, East Atlanta, GA

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Thanks in advance! See you soon.
-The First Stone






The First Stone is an eclectic culmination of working-class musicians based out of Atlanta, Georgia. Their sound is best described indie-folk-rock infused with funk. TFS is led by front man Brian Kelly on guitar and vocals. Brian has spent time in Chattanooga, TN., Athens, and Augusta, GA as a solo artist and with other full band projects (Drive South, Tony Kick). Dave Baranik keeps the groove alive on bass while Aubrey Bailey balances it all out on percussion and drums. Dave has played with bands such as Swoon 19 and The Funktron Bomb. Aubrey has been in previous bands such as Bound and Great White Dolemite. Guitar player Nate Kieser hails from Peoria, IL and has performed all across the country. He brings unique guitar riffs and a killer sound to the band. 