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Stories by Chris Hassiotis

Big Freedia

w/ Five Knives

Wednesday, Aug. 22 @ Georgia Theatre

By Chris Hassiotis | August 22, 2012
Kingsized Elvis Royale

w/ Five Eight

Friday, August 17 @ 40 Watt Club

By Chris Hassiotis | August 15, 2012
Eleni Mandell: I Can See the Future

Lush and personal neo-noir

Yep Roc

By Chris Hassiotis | July 23, 2012
Dawes: An L.A. Sound…

…With a Lot of Help from an Athens Friend

The Dawes guys believe that where you’re from influences how you play.

By Chris Hassiotis | June 6, 2012
Wowser Bowser

w/ Qurious

Tuesday, June 5 @ Georgia Theatre Rooftop

By Chris Hassiotis | May 30, 2012
Heartless Bastards

w/ These United States

Friday, May 18 @ 40 Watt Club

By Chris Hassiotis | May 16, 2012
Crooked Fingers

Around the World and Back Home to Athens

After living in Seattle, New York, Taiwan and beyond, Eric Bachmann celebrates the release of Breaks in the Armor from his new home in the Classic City.

By Chris Hassiotis | May 16, 2012
The HEAP

Keeping Athens Funky

As the band approaches its five year anniversary, Flagpole catches up with bassist and frontman Bryan Howard.

By Chris Hassiotis | May 16, 2012
Reptar

Celebrating Their Full-Length Debut, Body Faucet

Local electro-pop superstars are living the dream on the road with an energized new lineup.

By Chris Hassiotis | May 2, 2012
Hope for Agoldensummer

Life Inside the Body

Mazarine

By Chris Hassiotis | April 25, 2012
Efren

Write a New Song Offers a Rowdier New Sound

Local band goes from folk escapades to rock anthems.

By Chris Hassiotis | April 25, 2012
Jukebox the Ghost

w/ Speak, The Elwins

Tuesday, Mar. 20 @ Caledonia Lounge

By Chris Hassiotis | March 14, 2012
Jim White

Where It Hits You

Yep Roc

By Chris Hassiotis | February 29, 2012
It's a Shame About That Last Athens Show

The Lemonheads Get Another Shot

After a tumultuous gig in 2007, Dando is back in Athens—this time in good spirits and far better health.

By Chris Hassiotis | February 22, 2012
The Chieftains

Friday, Feb. 24 @ Classic Center

By Chris Hassiotis | February 22, 2012
Half Dozen Brass Band

w/ Stephanie Niles

Tuesday, February 21 @ Georgia Theatre

By Chris Hassiotis | February 15, 2012
Arturo in Letto

Musical Explosion

Independent Release

By Chris Hassiotis | January 12, 2011
The Return of Circulatory System

Triumph Over Chaos and Adversity

Signal Morning proves well worth the eight-year wait.

By Chris Hassiotis | October 7, 2009
Off The Cuff And Up The Sleeve

Flagpole's Conversation On Improvisation With Hinds, Lieske and Marrotte

Three of Athens' top improvisationalists unite for a trio of duos.

By Chris Hassiotis | August 4, 2004
Threats & Promises

Music News And Gossip

DJ Twin Powers, The Quiet and more...

By Chris Hassiotis | July 7, 2004