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Stories by Rachel Bailey

The Coathangers Blow Off Steam

Friday, Aug. 30 @ Green Room

The gritty city girls return to town.

By Rachel Bailey | August 28, 2013
Speedy Ortiz, Androcles and the Lion, Monsoon, Velocirapture, Mans Trash

Wednesday, Aug. 7 @ Go Bar

By Rachel Bailey | August 5, 2013
The Murky World of Merchandise

The Tampa band tries to balance punk ethos with commercial success.

By Rachel Bailey | July 17, 2013
Wild Nothing Comes Home (Sort Of)

Thursday, June 13 @ 40 Watt Club

By Rachel Bailey | June 12, 2013
Lame Drivers, The Woolen Men, Dead Dog, Eureka California

Friday, May 31 @ Farm 255

By Rachel Bailey | May 29, 2013
EZFM and Athens' Oldies Radio Revolution

James Hutto explains his station's slogan, "Music to Your Years."

By Rachel Bailey | May 15, 2013
The Casket Girls, Ponderosa, Velocirapture

Saturday, Apr. 27 @ Caledonia Lounge

By Rachel Bailey | April 24, 2013
Little Gold, Grape Soda

Saturday, Mar. 16 @ Farm 255

By Rachel Bailey | March 13, 2013
Holopaw

Wednesday, February 13 @ Farm 255

By Rachel Bailey | February 13, 2013
Get In the Van: Flagpole's Guide to Touring

Members of Reptar, Twin Tigers, Manray and Cars Can Be Blue help you avoid the pratfalls of touring.

By Rachel Bailey | January 30, 2013
Dan Deacon

w/ Grand Buffet

Tuesday, December 11 @ 40 Watt Club

By Rachel Bailey | December 5, 2012
Louis CK

Man of the People

The comedian and nouveau folk hero graces Athens with two sold-out shows.

By Rachel Bailey | November 28, 2012
Jason Isbell

That New Southern Style

The former Drive-By Trucker's solo career takes off.

By Rachel Bailey | November 28, 2012
Shovels & Rope

It's Better Together

The Charleston-based duo catches lightning in a bottle with its powerful folk-rock collaboration.

By Rachel Bailey | November 14, 2012
Maserati

Turns the Page

With its first album without its late drummer, the band pays tribute.

By Rachel Bailey | October 24, 2012
TEEN

w/ Hospitality, Dana Swimmer

Thursday, October 25 @ Caledonia Lounge

By Rachel Bailey | October 24, 2012
Get Out and Do Stuff!

Ways to Explore Athens

Resources, freebies and people-watching, oh my!

By Rachel Bailey | August 15, 2012
Easter Island

A Universal Feeling

Athens post-rock dreamers release an impressive debut.

By Rachel Bailey | July 11, 2012
Adron

w/ powerkompany, Little Tybee

Wednesday, June 20 @ The Melting Point

By Rachel Bailey | June 20, 2012
The Strange Boys

Soulful Authenticity

Meet the rock band that Rough Trade says is the most exciting signing since The Strokes.

By Rachel Bailey | May 23, 2012