Georgia Theatre
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Athens-Clarke County
From Load-In to Lights-Out: What It Takes to Keep Athens’ Iconic Sound Alive
Long before the first chord rings through the Georgia Theatre and hours after the last fan files out of downtown Athens, Colm O’Reilly is still working — loading out gear, wrapping cords and preparing for tomorrow’s show. He’s been there since 7 a.m. “When people think of Athens’ music scene,…
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Athens-Clarke County
Keeping Athens In Tune: How Two Venues Built a Music Legacy
Athens has long been a birthplace of musical innovation, launching acts like R.E.M., the B-52s and Widespread Panic. This project explores how two of its most iconic venues, the Georgia Theatre and the 40 Watt Club, collaborate to sustain the city’s vibrant music scene. Through interviews with venue staff, we…
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Northeast Georgia News
Try That in a College Town: One Musician’s Story
House painter by day. Singer/songwriter by night. Eli Cain is a Watkinsville, Georgia, local who spends a lot of time navigating the music industry as a small-town musician. As someone who prefers backroads over Broadway, Cain is dependent on live music and ticket sales to support his music career. Watch…
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Athens-Clarke County
Locals Describe Evolution of Athens Music Scene
Athens, Georgia is home to music legends such as R.E.M, the B-52s, and Widespread Panic. Many people consider the heyday of Athens music to be the 80s and 90s. However, the Athens music scene has greatly evolved since then. Melanie Fincher is a fourth year majoring in journalism and international…
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Brent Cobb Sets Off Country Music Week
With respect for the tragic event our nation experienced this week, we bring you a bright spot – our interview with Brent Cobb. It has been said that music is one of the great healers. Considering that, here is some uplifting news about last week’s country music concerts in the…
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Thomas Rhett Talks About 2013 Night Train Tour
The Classic City is counting down the hours until country music comes to Sanford Stadium! Singer Thomas Rhett called Grady NewSource reporter Mamie Shepherd on his way to Athens for the big concert on Saturday. Don’t miss Thomas at the Georgia Theatre for the “After the Show at Sanford Stadium”…
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Athens-Clarke County
Group Performs in Athens Then Snags ACM Honor
Florida Georgia Line walks off with the Best New Artist award in Las Vegas at the ACM Awards! Watch Grady NewSource’s Athens Extra interview with the duo during their recent appearance in the Classic City:
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Athens Extra: Interview with Lukas Nelson
Lukas Nelson is performing in Athens tonight with his band, Promise of the Real. Before opening for his country superstar dad, Willie Nelson, Lukas stopped to talk to Grady NewSource reporters, Mamie Shepherd and Sarah Edwards, at the Georgia Theatre. For information on Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real,…
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Athens-Clarke County
Night Club Safety in Athens After Brazil Fire
Athens, GA – Night Clubs and bars in Athens are taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety of guests in the event of a fire like the one that occurred in Brazil this past weekend. The Georgia Theatre reopened in 2011 after having to be rebuilt from the ground up.…