Reading breaks up, pursues side projects
August 26, 2004 by Contributed By TODD ZEIGLER
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The members of local rock quintet Reading are turning a page in their musical careers. The group plays its final concert Friday at Tasty World. Reading drummer Patrick Franklin said that the group’s lead singer and principle songwriter, Josh Borger, is moving to Atlanta. Bassist Ben Simpson and guitarist Sam Gunn are starting up a [...]
Local band bangs out tunes
January 15, 2004 by Contributed By TODD ZEIGLER
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Flash to Bang Time members said they understand the kind of impact a well-chosen band name can have. The eccentric rock quartet takes their name from the interval between the blinding flash and deafening boom of an atomic bomb. The band is known for distinctively progressive sound marrying modern technology, classical instruments and the rhythms [...]
DMCB returning to Classic City
January 9, 2004 by Contributed By TODD ZEIGLER
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DAVE MATTHEWS COVER BAND With: Chris McCarty Band When: Saturday, 9 p.m. Where: Georgia Theatre Admission: $10 in advance, $12 at the door Football season is over. Students are home for Christmas. Athens nights are far too quiet during breaks. But on the first weekend of the new semester, a different kind of battle will [...]
Paranormal artist’s acts include ghosts
January 8, 2004 by Contributed By TODD ZEIGLER
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There are multi-talented artists and then there’s Bain Mattox. “I do art, drawings, paintings, I’m getting set to write a book and I play tons of instruments,” Mattox said. “Just on stage, I play banjo, mandolin, accordion, guitar and a little harmonica.” The prodigious singer-songwriter will demonstrate another of his abilities: fitting everything onto a [...]
