December 2008
23 posts
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Five Eight reunion show tonight
Five Eight’s one of those bands that’s been around since the late 80s, a “next big thing out of Athens” (and truly deserving) that never quite got there. My personal claim to fame, was that for about three years, frontman Mike Mantione was my landlord when I lived in the purple house on Springdale Street. It actually wasn’t loud living downstairs from a rock star in...
AthFest CD submissions deadline is Jan. 30
AthFest is accepting submissions for the AthFest 2009 CD. The CD will be 12th annual AthFest CD produced by AthFest in conjunction with Athens-based Ghostmeat Records. The AthFest 2009 CD will be used to showcase the amazing musicians that call Athens, GA home and promote the annual AthFest Music & Arts Festival.
To be considered for the AthFest 2009 CD, bands must be from Athens, GA, they...
Arts Newsmaker of the Year
It’s been great following Hadjii’s career over the last five years and getting to know him a little through interviews. The people I spoke with for today’s story shed more light about who he is, because in person, Hadjii can be really reserved, quiet, and definitely unassuming.
Knowing Hadjii’s decision to make his TV show in Athens, using friends he’d worked with...
Some weekend viewing impressions
Mike Mills
Mike will be guest-DJing on WUOG, too, spinning some records at 3 p.m. Today’s the last day the station will broadcast from its old hq in Memorial Hall (our editorial page editor wrote a sweet little piece about his days over there).
No doubt Mike will be coming up with some rockin’ records, so tune in!
