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Minor Kings build up musical credentials

Though local band Minor Kings has only been around for two years, its checklist of Athens accomplishments is well on the way to completion. The foursome has played Georgia Theatre, landed a spot on a movie soundtrack and had its lead vocalist trapped in the rafters above Tasty World’s stage during a set. “I don’t [...]

Students raise money for St. Jude’s research

A group of University students will help play host to an evening of live music at the Battle of the Bands benefit tonight at the 40 Watt as a fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “This is the best time you can have in Athens for $5, and it goes to a great cause,” [...]

Terry College program to host concert series

Fans of Athens music and alliteration who are seeking a new outlet for their passions need not look much further. The students of the Terry College of Business Music Business Program are on top of it. BENEFIT CONCERT The Music Business Program Presents Newspeak and Newtella When: 8 p.m. tonight Where: NuAi’s Space Cost: $5 [...]

Freshmen trio to rock Athens

Though the freshmen trio of 23jinx has freshly arrived to Athens and has barely even gotten its feet wet at the University, the three are knee-deep in their musical careers. With a slot on the 99X Locals Only Stage at Music Midtown last year, first place and a perfect score in round two of the [...]

Rock band thinks small

Usually when Athens sees a band that has made it big, it’s before, not after, the Grammy nominations and gold-certified records. But such is not the case with Saliva, who will be performing at Last Call tomorrow night.  Even after opening for rock legends such as Aerosmith and KISS, Memphis-based Saliva has no problem headlining [...]

Angie Aparo kicks off new tour with Athens show

Angie Aparo couldn’t imagine where he’d be after he heard himself for the first time on the radio, while following a tour as an opening act. “There were a lot of emotions at once. It was like, ‘Uh oh. They found me out,’” said Aparo, laughing. Now, with his own tour kicking off at Tasty [...]

Band shines light on getting along on the road

Despite playing sold-out shows as a headlining band on the Equinox tour with Trapt, the boys of Jacksonville-based Shinedown haven’t let the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle interfere with their ingrained sense of Southern hospitality. The Equinox tour, coming to the Georgia Theatre tonight with opening bands Halestorm and Mercy Fall, possesses a quality rarely seen [...]

Band promises a crowd pleaser at 40 Watt Club

NEEDTOBREATHE is “one of those bands that just can’t be pissed off,” according to lead vocalist and guitarist Bear Rinehart. Rinehart explained the band’s pre-concert ritual of playing a game called “Chang” – in which the elected sensei tries to eliminate other members of the band by mimicking their Samurai poses – to keep them [...]

Beat the Drum for a good cause

Unlike most performances downtown, Beat the Drum is completely centered on audience participation – every one is invited to grab a drum and join the action. University professor Arvin Scott will drop beats to raise funds at the Beat the Drum benefit with special guest Domingo “Sunny” Ortiz, the percussionist of Athens’ own Widespread Panic [...]

mtvU ‘psyched’ about Athens’ music potential

mtvU’s “Best Music on Campus” contest is on for the third year in hopes of again uncovering the best new college band or solo act in the country. The contest calls students from universities across the country to submit original recordings of their music for the opportunity to earn a record deal with Drive-Thru Records, [...]

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