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  Daniel Johnston's Popfest Performance Is Canceled

  Blog: Homedrone

  

  Photo Credit: Peter Juhl

  Daniel Johnston's headlining appearance at Saturday's Athens Popfest show at the Georgia Theatre has been canceled, according to posts on the singer's social media channels.

  By Gabe Vodicka | August 13, 2016

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  Athens Power Rankings for the Week of Aug. 8

  Blog: In the Loop

  Welcome to Athens Power Rankings. In the spirit of sports rating systems, through painstaking analysis, we rank the top movers and shakers in the Classic City each week. Who's hot? Who's not? Find out below.

  

  By Gabe Vodicka | August 8, 2016

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  Drive-By Truckers Release Charged New Single, 'What It Means'

  Blog: Homedrone

  

  Photo Credit: Danny Clinch

  The Drive-By Truckers are gearing up to release American Band Sept. 30. As we inch closer to the 2016 presidential election, it's looking like the album will be the group's most politically charged effort yet.

  First we heard "Surrender Under Protest," a Mike Cooley-penned anthem that commemorated the victims of the South Carolina church massacre. Now comes the album's second single, a Patterson Hood number called "What It Means."

  By Gabe Vodicka | August 2, 2016

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  Athens Power Rankings for the Week of Aug. 1

  Blog: In the Loop

  Welcome to Athens Power Rankings. In the spirit of sports rating systems, through painstaking analysis, we rank the top movers and shakers in the Classic City each week. Who's hot? Who's not? Find out below.

  

  Photo Credit: David Barnes/UGA Athletics

  Keturah Orji

  By Gabe Vodicka | August 1, 2016

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  The A.V. Club Praises Flagpole Artist Lee Gatlin's Superhero Comics

  Blog: Culture Briefs

  

  The A.V. Club recently published an article titled "The Best Comics of 2016 So Far," and it's a handy guide to some of the year's finest work, from graphic novels to web comics. Included on the list is former Athenian Lee Gatlin, a frequent Flagpole illustrator whose excellent Gang Agley series appears in our weekly print edition and online.

  By Gabe Vodicka | July 28, 2016

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  Win Tickets: The Weeks Play 40 Watt Thursday

  Blog: Homedrone

  

  Nashville rockers The Weeks play the 40 Watt Club Thursday, July 28, and we've got a pair of tickets to give away. To enter, tell us in the comments below why you deserve to go for free. We'll choose a winner Thursday at 2 p.m.

  By Gabe Vodicka | July 27, 2016

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  Athens Power Rankings for the Week of July 25

  Blog: In the Loop

  Welcome to Athens Power Rankings. In the spirit of sports rating systems, through painstaking analysis, we rank the top movers and shakers in the Classic City each week. Who's hot? Who's not? Find out below.

  

  By Gabe Vodicka | July 25, 2016

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  Oh, Hey, Here's a Fire New Cinemechanica Track

  Blog: Homedrone

  

  It's been many moons since we've gotten to enjoy a new Cinemechanica studio recording. The Athens math-rock band's most recent release is 2008's Rivals EP; its last full-length, The Martial Arts, came out way back in 2006.  Thankfully, the group is set to make up for its lengthy absence with the self-titled Cinemechanica, out Sept. 23 via Arrowhawk Records.

  By Gabe Vodicka | July 15, 2016

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  Flagpole Premieres: WANDA and Jianna Justice Pity Party Videos

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  Photo Credit: Taylor Chicoine

  WANDA

  With his Pity Party series, local videographer Taylor Chicoine has brought the Athens DIY spirit to the web, filming local and touring bands in a house-show setting and posting the clips online for all to see. In addition to the videos, Chicoine has expanded the Pity Party brand to include home recording and more.

  By Gabe Vodicka | July 13, 2016

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  Athens Power Rankings for the Week of July 11

  Blog: In the Loop

  Welcome to Athens Power Rankings. In the spirit of sports rating systems, through painstaking analysis, we rank the top movers and shakers in the Classic City each week. Who's hot? Who's not? Find out below.

  

  Photo Credit: Joshua L. Jones

  Mokah Jasmine Johnson

  By Gabe Vodicka | July 11, 2016

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  Flagpole Premieres: Grassland String Band, 'Diamond'

  Blog: Homedrone

  

  Over the course of its several-year existence, Athens-based "Amerigrass" project Grassland String Band has evolved from a straightahead bluegrass outfit into something more nuanced and compelling. The transition is solidified with the group's new EP, The Echo Mountain Sessions, recorded in Asheville, NC last January.

  Today we're pleased to premiere "Diamond," the first single from the upcoming EP. The song, which features contributions from Hammond B3 master Ike Stubblefield, was penned by GSB's Michael Lesousky.

  By Gabe Vodicka | July 1, 2016

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  Win Tickets: Classic City American Music Festival

  Blog: Homedrone

  
  Jonathan Byrd and the Pickup Cowboys

  The Classic City American Music Festival returns to The Foundry this Saturday and Sunday, July 2 and 3. The two-day event features food, drink, fun and live music from Jonathan Byrd and the Pickup Cowboys, Dave Marr, Packway Handle Band, Cicada Rhythm and many other local and regional standouts. Check out our preview here.

  We've got two pairs of two-day passes to give away! To enter, tell us in the comments below why you and a guest deserve to go for free. We'll choose two winners Friday at 1 p.m.

  By Gabe Vodicka | June 29, 2016

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  Athens Power Rankings for the Week of June 27

  Blog: In the Loop

  Welcome to Athens Power Rankings. In the spirit of sports rating systems, through painstaking analysis, we rank the top movers and shakers in the Classic City each week. Who's hot? Who's not? Find out below.

  

  Photo Credit: Joshua L. Jones

  Mothers accepts an award at last week's Flagpole Athens Music Awards show.

  By Gabe Vodicka | June 27, 2016

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  2016 Flagpole Athens Music Awards Winners and Photo Gallery

  Blog: Homedrone

  

  The 2016 Flagpole Athens Music Awards show took place Thursday evening at the Morton Theatre. Local favorites Mothers were the night's big winners, taking home three awards, including the coveted Artist of the Year trophy.

  Below, check out the complete list of this year's winners, as well as a photo gallery from the show. All photos are by Joshua L. Jones.

  By Gabe Vodicka | June 24, 2016

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  Drive-By Truckers Release First Single From Upcoming Album

  Blog: Homedrone

  

  Photo Credit: Danny Clinch

  It's always a happy day in Athens when the Drive-By Truckers release new music, and today the group has shared "Surrender Under Protest," the first single from its anticipated upcoming album, American Band.

  By Gabe Vodicka | June 21, 2016

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  Athens Power Rankings for the Week of June 20

  Blog: In the Loop

  Welcome to Athens Power Rankings. In the spirit of sports rating systems, through painstaking analysis, we rank the top movers and shakers in the Classic City each week. Who's hot? Who's not? Find out below.

  

  By Gabe Vodicka | June 20, 2016

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  Win Tickets and Dinner: Lake Street Dive Plays Georgia Theatre Monday

  Blog: Homedrone

  

  Acclaimed folk group Lake Street Dive plays the Georgia Theatre Monday, June 20, and we've got a pair of tickets to give away. In addition, the winner will receive two complimentary meals from the Theatre's rooftop bar. 

  By Gabe Vodicka | June 16, 2016

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  Vince Dooley Endorses Donald Trump

  Blog: In the Loop

  

  Photo Credit: Michael Vadon

  Yuuuge news in Dawgland: Legendary UGA football coach and longtime Athens resident Vince Dooley endorsed presidential hopeful Donald Trump at a rally in Atlanta, reports the AJC:

  By Gabe Vodicka | June 15, 2016

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  Athens Power Rankings for the Week of June 13

  Blog: In the Loop

  Welcome to Athens Power Rankings. In the spirit of sports rating systems, through painstaking analysis, we rank the top movers and shakers in the Classic City each week. Who's hot? Who's not? Find out below.

  

  Photo Credit: Joshua L. Jones

  Athens Resource Center for Hope

  By Gabe Vodicka | June 14, 2016

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  Win Tickets: Dungen and New Madrid Play 40 Watt Saturday

  Blog: Homedrone

  

  Dungen

  Swedish psych-rockers Dungen and local favorites New Madrid share a bill at the 40 Watt Club Saturday, and we've got a pair of tickets to give away. To enter, tell us why you deserve to go for free in the comments below. We'll choose a winner Friday at 1 p.m.

  Oh, and here's this week's feature on New Madrid.

  By Gabe Vodicka | June 9, 2016

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