R.E.M.… One, But Not the Same 6 Oct 200914 Feb 2014 My thoughts the past few days have been occupied by a certain sunglassed frontman, his skull-cap wearing guitarist, their hot as hell drummer, and their classy bassist. U2 hits Atlanta…
baseball project… Minus 5, Baseball Project, Steve Wynn I.V. at the 40 Watt 1 Oct 200914 Feb 2014 Steve Wynn (Photo/Jordan Stepp)Almost every great story I've heard about the best days of Athens music begin with the phrase "You see, there was this time when Peter Buck..." The…
Chronic Town… Poster Torn.. 24 Aug 200914 Feb 2014 It's been 27 years since it came out but R.E.M.'s "Chronic Town" EP still sounds as timeless as ever. It's a howling, haunting, hell of a debut for a band.…
40 Watt… Vacation All I Ever Wanted.. 16 Jul 200914 Feb 2014 So I'm not currently in Athens at the moment. While this does afford me a rare opportunity to sleep, it also presents a few challenges. Like Internet connection. And current…
Melting Point… 30 Years of Normaltown Flyers 25 Apr 200914 Feb 2014 (Photo/Jordan Stepp)When I was offered the chance to help Wes Delk at the Normaltown Flyer's 30th anniversary show, I jumped right at it. The Flyers have been an integral part…
Atlanta… Get Outta Town: Robyn Hitchcock & the Venus 3 in ATL 10 Apr 200914 Feb 2014 ALL PHOTOS BY SOFIA PEREAAs I anxiously paced the floor of my room, wondering when my ride would arrive, I listened to my vinyl copy of Robyn Hitchcock's Ole! Tarantula.…
Five Eight… Record Rumor Mill 20 Mar 200914 Feb 2014 I've been hearing a lot of rumors going around town about some bands FINALLY putting out new material and releasing the older stuff in newer packages. So here's a minipost.Five…
again with the REM… Ten Reasons Someone Should Send Me To NYC 8 Mar 200914 Feb 2014 Well, it's obvious that I am a huge R.E.M. fan. Anyone who has read the blog or knows me at all is well aware of that fact. I am also…
Accelerate… My Favorite Bands Still Rock: An Essay 25 Feb 200914 Feb 2014 I got a message on Facebook last night asking my opinion on acts like Springsteen, U2, and Tom Petty's longevity and why they matter to younger fans. I ended up…
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