David Blackmon is back to doing with what he does best: Teaming up with all-star guitarist Jason Kenney; the beautiful Noel Blackmon and her haunting vocals; and versatile bassist Chris Enghauser to form THE KENNEY BLACKMON BAND.
The brains behind Cowboy Angel Music and co-founder of Athens Americana Festival brings his delightful story-telling to our stage in song. Every Wednesday in May. With a rotating cast of special guests. Tonight: Songs from "Wounded Electric Youth."
Jason Fuller on keys, Carl Lindberg on bass, and our own Seth Hendershot on drums perform their own compositions and standards from the American Songbook.
Jim Willingham's latest project, with Jacob Morris, Jason Trahan, and John Fernandes.
Recognized for his sharp wit and poetic sensibility, Danny Schmidt has been called “a rare breed” by the Austin Chronicle--a musician’s musician who is respected for his highly original writing and loved for his captivating performances. Carrie Elkin is a soulful singer with a gypsy spirit, a songwriter with a keen eye. Inspired by her travels and the many places she has called home--Ohio, New Mexico, Colorado, Boston, Austin--she documents the human condition with sensitivity and humor, crafting songs that have garnered attention at prestigious songwriting contests, including Mountain Stage NewSong and the Falcon Ridge Emerging Artist Showcase.
He's played keys for The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Temptations, and other Motown greats. He's a modern master of the Hammond B3 organ. And he's right here tonight -- the amazing Ike Stubblefield!
The brains behind Cowboy Angel Music and co-founder of Athens Americana Festival brings his delightful story-telling to our stage in song. Every Wednesday in May. With a rotating cast of special guests. Tonight: Songs from "Distant Music" with special guests Williams Tonks (dobro, guitar) and David Blackmon (fiddle).
Edgy grooves, deliciously complex harmonies, and rad improvisation from the mind of Dan Nettles and company.
Rusty Belle began with the quiet determination to make unique music. Starting in their living rooms and working their way through coffee shops, bars, clubs, listening rooms, concert halls, and festival stages, they developed a style all their own. Rusty Belle swings easily from sweet, simple melodies, whiskey lullabies, blood ballads, busted bluegrass, and folk-punk anthems to tongue-in-cheek sleaze-rock, glossy-mag candy-pop, and down-home porch-tunes. The remarkable thing is that it's all done with honesty and respect for the music. Their shows are never predictable and always dynamic. At their best they will bring to you sweet nostalgia, swaggering poise, drunken logic, and grimy dancing before sending you home with a gentle "goodnight."
Hand-made wonders from some of our favorite vendors from 11 am to 5 pm.
Gifted, soulful singer-songwriter Kyshona Armstrong will open and then turn the mic over to you in what has become a premier open mic event in these parts.
He's played keys for The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Temptations, and other Motown greats. He's a modern master of the Hammond B3 organ. And he's right here tonight -- the amazing Ike Stubblefield!
The brains behind Cowboy Angel Music and co-founder of Athens Americana Festival brings his delightful story-telling to our stage in song. Every Wednesday in May. With a rotating cast of special guests. Tonight: Songs from "Western Tales and Trails."
Lucy and Wayne, their youngster, and their black lab will roll back into Athens for an encore appearance on our stage. Armed with 2 bullet mics, a three-stringed broom handle/cigar box, banjo, dobro, bass drum, hi-hat, and harp, this ‘lil duo causes massive earthquakes wherever they play.
Stephen Simmons hails from Woodbury, a small town in central Tennessee that’s known for Sunday socials, tent revivals and palm readings. After ten years in Nashville, Stephen is, in many ways, still that Church of Christ kid––humble, good-natured, but more than a little dark––but as a songwriter and a road dog, his revelations are as exhilarating as a Tilt-a-Whirl. On his new record, The Big Show, Stephen combines his trademark insight and dark imagery with the wry humor and irony of a gifted songwriter who’s been around and seen more than his share of the true human psyche. Leticia's music is always changing and evolving, but the sexually charged themes of death, dispair, whiskey and unpreventable heartbreak are always presented with a knowing wink and an evil smile. Her music is not angry ... it’s just a little dark.
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Board artist Charley Seagraves will be on hand to autograph boards. T-shirts, too, and posters. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each item will support expansion of SPOA, the Skatepark of Athens. Acclaimed combo Revien will perform live. Pizza from Transmet, and a big cookie!
Gifted, soulful singer-songwriter Kyshona Armstrong will open and then turn the mic over to you in what has become a premier open mic event in these parts.
He's played keys for The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Temptations, and other Motown greats. He's a modern master of the Hammond B3 organ. And he's right here tonight -- the amazing Ike Stubblefield!
The brains behind Cowboy Angel Music and co-founder of Athens Americana Festival brings his delightful story-telling to our stage in song. Every Wednesday in May. With a rotating cast of special guests. Tonight: Songs from Adam's Malian album, "Dugu Wolo," with special guests Sunny Ortiz (Widespread Panic) and percussionist Jim Wilson.
Rand brings his Flagpole-Awards-nominated trio to our stage. This versatile, straight-ahead jazz combo features everything from the American Songbook to bebop and beyond, including Rand's own compositions. Opening for the trio will be the jazz ensemble of the Athens School of Music.
Until 2011, leader vocalist/ singer-songwriter Daniel Bayer was an enlisted member of the United States Army. When his enlistment was complete he decided that his passion for music and storytelling was stronger than ever. After a short stint as the driving force behind the Cincinnati, Ohio pop mayhem group known as the Allens, and numerous cameo positions in other popular Cincinnati bands such as, The Autumn Blackouts, The Minor Leagues and Cool Papa Bell, Bayer shipped off to spend 6 years in the US military. "I wanted to make a difference, not just write about one." He reflects when asked about his decision. "So many people talk about all these experiences they have had in life, I wanted to live them." Transplanted to Hunstville, AL after his release from the military, Bayer enlisted brother and drummer Michael Bayer to begin his new adventure in music. "He is the only one I would ever choose to play with. We have played together since we were kids. We know where each other is going with a song, and when we sing it's like one voice broken into harmony." My Brother the Bear currently tours around the mid-south, can be seen currently lending their folkism to up and coming band Loveday and are currently recording their debut album due out next year. $5
He's played keys for The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Temptations, and other Motown greats. He's a modern master of the Hammond B3 organ. And he's right here tonight -- the amazing Ike Stubblefield!
The brains behind Cowboy Angel Music and co-founder of Athens Americana Festival brings his delightful story-telling to our stage in song. Every Wednesday in May. With a rotating cast of special guests. Tonight: New songs and dusty oldies.