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  Live Review: Beautiful Musical Celebrates Carole King's Legacy

  Blog: Culture Briefs

  

  Photo Credit: Joan Marcus

  Everyone knows Carole King’s music, even if they don’t know they know Carole King’s music. The critically acclaimed songwriter wrote (with her then-husband Gerry Goffin) her first No. 1 hit at age 17—“Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” famously sung by The Shirelles. Her repertoire from the 1960s and '70s is full of hits like “Some Kind of Wonderful” by The Drifters, "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” by Aretha Franklin, “Chains” by The Beatles and more. It wasn’t until 1971 that King released a full album, Tapestry, of songs written and performed by herself.

  By Jessie Goodson | December 10, 2019

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  Live Review: Laura Stevenson at Caledonia Lounge

  Blog: Homedrone

  

  Photo Credit: Jessie Goodson

  On Thursday night, the Caledonia Lounge transformed from a rock-centric party den into a homey, intimate, queer-friendly room full of quiet, respectful people. On night three of her tour, Laura Stevenson graced Athens with her soulful tunes and playful personality.

  By Jessie Goodson | December 6, 2019

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  Live Review: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at Georgia Theatre

  Blog: Homedrone

  

  Photo Credit: Jessie Goodson

  On Friday night, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit played their second of three sold-out nights at the Georgia Theatre. The room was packed to the brim with fans of Isbell—a rowdy yet entertaining crowd, similar to one you might see at a Drive-By Truckers show, only, perhaps, a little more sober.

  By Jessie Goodson | November 16, 2019

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  Catching Up With Hobo Johnson at Bonnaroo

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  Photo Credit: Jessie Goodson

  Sunday morning at Bonnaroo, I found myself sitting across from Sacramento-born musician Frank Lopes Jr. as he smoked a cigarette and reflected on his previous couple of days at the festival. Lopes, known musically as Hobo Johnson, along with his band The Lovemakers, got back from an Australia/UK leg of their last tour a couple of months ago, and have been working on completing an album and playing more shows since.

  By Jessie Goodson | June 18, 2019

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  Live Review and Photo Gallery: Bonnaroo 2019

  Blog: Homedrone

  

  Photo Credit: Jessie Goodson

  The Avett Brothers

  2019 was reportedly the first year Bonnaroo has sold out since 2013, with around 80,000 people filling the farm throughout the weekend. Once I got used to the crowds, the 2-mile hike to camp and the never-ending porta-potties, I had the time of my life.

  By Jessie Goodson | June 17, 2019

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  Live Review: Lake Street Dive at Georgia Theatre

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  Photo Credit: Jessie Goodson

  The Georgia Theatre was a full house Friday night for internationally-touring multigenre group Lake Street Dive. The funky five-piece released their newest EP, Freak Yourself Out, in November, just six months after their latest album, Free Yourself Up.

  By Jessie Goodson | January 14, 2019

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  Photo Gallery: Turn Up the Vote Rally

  Blog: Homedrone

  By Jessie Goodson | October 26, 2018

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  Live Review: Julie Fowlis at Hodgson Hall

  Blog: Culture Briefs

  

  Photo Credit: Donald McLeod

  Award-winning Gaelic singer Julie Fowlis graced the Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall stage Wednesday night for a program of new and traditional Irish folk songs.

  By Jessie Goodson | October 11, 2018

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  Live Review: Moon Taxi and Magic City Hippies at Georgia Theatre

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  Photo Credit: Jessie Goodson

  Magic City Hippies

  Normally when I review concerts, it’s an artist I don’t know a whole lot about, and I sort of observe from the outside. This time, I was smack-dab in the middle of the crowd, because I’m a big fan of both groups who took the Georgia Theatre stage Thursday. Even better, I got to meet the bands—and it was my birthday. 

  By Jessie Goodson | September 22, 2018

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  Five Things We Loved at This Year's Dragon Con

  Blog: Culture Briefs

  

  Photo Credit: Jessie Goodson

  Among the nerdiest and most well-attended events of its type on the East Coast, Dragon Con has something for everyone: cosplay, (board) gamers, art exhibits, literature, live music, gala dinners, a parade, celebrity guests and numerous panels for education and entertainment. Four guys in 1987 planned the first convention for about 1,200 people. Today, the Con encompasses five hotels and averages 80,000 guests for the four-day event.

  Here are five reasons why I love Dragon Con, and why you should go next year:

  By Jessie Goodson | September 7, 2018

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  Photo Gallery and Live Review: Fest of Ale Music & Arts Festival

  Blog: Homedrone

  

  All photos by Jessie Goodson

  An idea from Broken String Band’s Sean Stephansen quickly turned into a reality with the help of Terrapin Beer Co. Presented by Terrapin After Hours, the Fest of Ale Music & Arts Festival made its 2018 debut Saturday, Aug. 11. “I am so impressed with how many people came out, and the bands have been great,” Stephansen said. 

  By Jessie Goodson | August 20, 2018

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  Photo Gallery and Live Review: Sigh in July Music and Arts Festival

  Blog: Homedrone

  

  The 2018 Sigh in July Music and Arts Festival featured musical talent on three stages, art all over the venue and a variety of new activities for this year's attendees. Even though the second night was cut short due to an unexpected hailstorm, the festival at Live Wire delivered a weekend of memorable moments.

  By Jessie Goodson | July 23, 2018

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  Live Review and Photo Gallery: 2018 Classic City American Music Festival

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  The Classic City American Music Festival celebrated 10 years on Sunday at The Foundry in Athens. Twelve bands performed on two stages over the course of the afternoon and into the evening, featuring a combination of country, folk, rock, bluegrass and rockabilly sounds.

  By Jessie Goodson | July 2, 2018

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  Photo Gallery: Here Are the 2018 Flagpole Athens Music Awards WInners

  Blog: Homedrone

  

  Thursday evening, the 2018 Flagpole Athens Music Awards was held at the historic Morton Theatre. Hosted by local hip-hop artist and political activist Linqua Franqa, the evening was a spectacular success. Local musicians and artists received awards in 21 categories, including Jazz/World, Punk, Hip Hop, Live and Studio Engineer and Artist of the Year, to name a few.

  By Jessie Goodson | June 22, 2018

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