Rubblebucket is bringing the party to Athens. For four years, the eight-member Brooklyn-based band has been constantly exploring and learning about its music. “The lyrical inspiration comes from understanding roots,” said Alex Toth, band leader, trumpet player and back up vocalist. “This can include dysfunction and struggle in relationships. But we are musically inspired by [...]

With a new album, a new milestone. When Sons of Bill decided to put out “Sirens,” the five-piece took to the web for support — and David Lowery, music business professor, lead-singer of Cracker and music producer, for musical guidance and production. Before the band could go into the studio, it needed capitol. And it needed its [...]

Diego Garcia reminds you of how it feels to fall in love. As the former lead singer of indie rock band Elefant, Garcia’s solo work has cast a different spotlight on the artist — taking him from a supporting role to romantic lead. “I guess [romance] is just in the blood,” he said. “My parents [...]

Calling all directors — now may be your chance to shine. For its seventh year, Film Athens is presenting the Sprockets Music Video Competition. And it’s accepting all entrants who think they have what it takes to be nominated “Best Music Video.” Geared toward the director inside, the competition is focusing more on filmography than [...]

The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center is more than just a premier and internationally-respected society of chamber musicians — it’s a group whose sole responsibility is to celebrate and spread the art form. Since its establishment in 1965, CMS has become the largest chamber music organization in the world, having more than 200 programs [...]

The wind ensemble’s grand finale concert was grand indeed, eliciting a wide range of emotions: happiness, sadness and fear. The steady beat of a woodblock began the program, serving as the heartbeat of John Adams’s “Short Ride in a Fast Machine.” Trumpets soon joined in, followed by woodwinds and synth, quickly gaining momentum and setting [...]

No instruments are necessary to make music tonight. UGApalooza is the spring concert and end-of-the-year performance for the University’s a cappella assemblies. Hosted by the male group, The Accidentals, this year’s line-up will also include the female group, Noteworthy and the co-ed group, With Someone Else’s Money. The show has been running since 1996 and [...]

Charles Bradley and His Extraordinaires and The Budos Band played at the Georgia Theatre on Thursday, April 12, 2012.  

For some shows, the opener is just as good as the main act — which was true last night at the Georgia Theatre. So true that not mentioning the soulful powerhouse that is Charles Bradley and His Extraordinaires —who opened up for The Budos Band — would be crime against music. As if James Brown [...]

Three firsts came together last night — united by excellence. Two out of four works in the ARCO Chamber Orchestra’s program made United States’ premieres and Reid Messich performed the oboe solo of Bach’s “Concerto for Oboe, Violin and Orchestra in C Minor, BWV 1060.” Baroque, Romantic and Contemporary compositions followed chronological order, guiding the [...]