Hope you're staying cool out there Athens cause it's friggin hot. Not to mention that all the UGA kiddies will be headed back into town very very soon. So get your kicks while you can actually get around! Here's some places to do so.TONIGHT40 WattThe Normaltown FlyersStrawberry FlatsThe RattlersLittle KingsDead DogMarco PolloSoapbarRomanenko (Last Show Evar.)New … Continue reading Weekly Show Picks
One of the things that fascinates me the most about music is how it's created. Some artists create massive amounts of music with no problem. Others require weeks, months, sometimes even years for a single song. Well, thanks to the power of the internet, we can get a glimpse at the songwriting processes of Athens … Continue reading Behind the Songs via Youtube
(The Truckers make good cartoon characters, don't they?)First off, happy birthday to the man among men, the beer-tasting, music-talking, tall tale telling ORT! Go out and have a drink in his honor. Or buy an obscure record. Whichever floats your boat.Nuci's Space has a slick new website. Check it out when you get a sec.Girls Rock Athens … Continue reading Athens Music News Roundup
If you're out and about near Peachtree City tomorrow night, check out our friends Supercluster who are opening for the B-52s! And now on to the calendar picks for this week!TONIGHTGo BarA PostWar DramaShe BearsTrunk DruidsThe VisitationsLittle KingsSlopfest!Basement BansheesChild BiteEureka CaliforniaNana GrizolHot and ColdJungolLaminated CatManrayMaximum Busy MuscleNuclear SpringPilgrimSea of DogsShitheadTendaberryThe AwesomeliesUtahYaal H'ushYe Olde Sub ShoppeRye BarEddie … Continue reading Weekly Show Picks
Who can take a rainbow and make it a double rainbow of awesome? Why, Yo Soybean! They call themselves a party-folk band and I have to agree. I was first introduced to this happy group at a very mixed show at the 40 Watt. They had a cutout of a sun onstage. Unusual for the … Continue reading New Addiction: Yo Soybean!
Having spent the last seven years of my life working in libraries, it should come as no surprise that I'm rather fond of them. Especially when they have cool stuff like this.Today's awesome of the day comes to us courtesy of the Athens-Clarke County Library System. It's part of the summer reading program.TONIGHT 6:30 p.m.Screening … Continue reading It Might Get Loud…
Wow. Time really does fly, doesn't it? I can't believe that it's already the middle of July. Here's a few of the shows that we're excited about this week! Take a look and let us know if you have any cool suggestions.TONIGHT40 Watt4 on the FloorAmerican CheeseburgerGuzikHot BreathUtahCaledoniaElf PowerJames HusbandFlicker TheatreFlash to Bang TimeThe ShrinksSATURDAYRye BarCrime … Continue reading Weekly Show Picks
Reconstruction of the Fables of the Reconstruction of the Fables of the Reconstruction...I can't tear my eyes away from the spinning, spastic, nearly painful to watch blonde whirly-gig that is Michael Stipe. Part-Elvis, part epileptic, the singer is facing away from the German audience more than he looks directly at them. Buck is on his … Continue reading Reconstructing Fables
First up, former Athenian Phosphorescent's rental van and gear were stolen on Thursday in Brooklyn. Our buddies over at The Day Jobs have a full list of the missing equipment. Let's help get this gear back if we can.Next, the Modern Skirts have released their Happy 81 Ep. Take a listen to DUI and tell us what … Continue reading Athens Music News Roundup
YAY WEEKEND! Oh, by the way, since R.E.M.'s got a release coming out on Tuesday, our buddies over at Cine are showing ROCKPALAST! Wowzers... Here's the details and the picks of the week!R.E.M. Live on Rockpalast 1985 In Celebration of the 25th Anniversary Release of Fables of the Reconstruction Tuesday, July 13, 2010 Cine (234 W. Hancock Avenue) 7:30 p.m. … Continue reading Weekly Show Picks
