I saw this article on the Athens Banner-Herald site yesterday. It's a bit odd that a music town in the South isn't really thought of as a country haven but Athens holds all types and has done so for a long time.Think of the Normaltown Flyers, an Athens country band from 30 years back. They … Continue reading On Athens Twang
(Art/Ziona Kocher, lizzybknits.deviantart.com)Country is really not something I have much of a stomach for. Maybe it's all the pseudo-country crap coming out of Nashville these days. Regardless, I was pleased with the music I found on the Country ballot of the Flagpole Music Awards. These artists swing from a southern belle with a heart of … Continue reading Flagpole Music Awards: Country
Corey Smith stopped by our UGA Music Business class yesterday to kick off the new semester in style. The former teacher stood in front of a great crowd of students, musicians, and others from the Athens music community and told his story about how he has made a living from his music. I've said before … Continue reading Corey Smith: 5 Things You Should Know
