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Q&A with William Tyler, Playing Green Room Wednesday
Photo Credit: Will Holland
Nashville-based guitarist and songwriter William Tyler has done time in indie rock's trenches, as a member of such critically acclaimed groups as Lambchop and Silver Jews. In 2010, he stepped out on his own with Behold the Spirit, a stirring collection of instrumental music steeped in the folk ethos of American Primitivism but also kissed with psychedelia. Another full-length, Impossible Truth, followed last year. On Apr. 29, Merge will issue a three-song EP, Lost Colony.
Flagpole spoke with Tyler in advance of his show Wednesday at Green Room.
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New Earth Garden Party This Weekend
New Earth Music Hall (or New Earth Athens, depending which logo you trust) has quietly but continually reinvented itself throughout its existence, and the venue continutes to wear many hats: electro hotspot, jam-band base, Freekfest headquarters, etc. Many clubs in town claim to present a metaphorical rainbow of music; few actually do so as consistently.
New Earth has also undergone a physical transformation of late, turning from dingy concrete room to sleek, wood-paneled B corp. On Friday and Saturday, the venue will celebrate the official opening of its newly remodeled outdoor area and garden stage with a two-day "Garden Party" featuring 18 local and regional acts that run the gamut from folk to rock to reggae and beyond.
More after the jump.
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UPDATE: Indiegogo Campaign Set Up for Bren Mead
Bren Mead via Facebook
The news came in this morning that Bren Mead, a former Athenian known for his work with groups like Still Flyin' and Masters of the Hemisphere, suffered a serious fall while hiking alone in New Mexico, where he now lives, and is currently in critical condition at the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque.
Close friend Kimberly Drew relays a message from Mead's father, who says that his son is currently undergoing a lengthy surgical procedure to address several broken bones, as well as wounds to his shoulder and chest areas. Despite the seriousness of the injuries, family members say, Mead's internal organs are intact and doctors expect him to recover.
Flagpole's thoughts and prayers are with Mead and his family. We will update as the situation progresses.
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Watch a New Video from Four Eyes
Here's another visually striking, Matthew MacCarthy-directed music video from local pop group Four Eyes. This one's for "Feel Blue," the succinct opening track from the group's very nice new record, Our Insides. (See the clip for the sweetly savage title track here.)
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Reptar, Kishi Bashi, Drivin' N Cryin' to Headline AthFest 2014
Kishi Bashi
It's about that time where folks start looking forward to AthFest, which takes place June 18–22 this year. Now, hot on the heels of the news of AthFest Educates' new director, comes the news of who will headline the event's music portion, which kicks off with the annual Flagpole Athens Music Awards at the Morton Theatre on Thursday, June 19.
(We promise there's no April Foolin' afoot here.)
More after the jump.
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Futurebirds to Play Green Room Tonight (Maybe Seriously!)
It's April Fool's Day, so make of this announcement from Green Room what you like. But it probably (definitely?) means that prodigal sons Futurebirds are totally (maybe?) playing a surprise show at that venue tonight.
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Win Tickets: Conspirator Plays Georgia Theatre Saturday
Looking for another reason to party? Heavy electro-rock outfit Conspirator, the Philadelphia-based group fronted by the Disco Biscuits' Marc Brownstein, hits Athens Saturday, Apr. 5 for a late-night show at the Georgia Theatre. Tickets are $15, but we've got a pair just sittin' here, ready to give away.
To enter the contest, comment after the jump with why YOU deserve to go for free. We'll choose a winner this Friday at 4:30 p.m.
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Win Tickets: of Montreal Plays 40 Watt Saturday
Beloved local psych-pop mainstay of Montreal plays the 40 Watt Club tonight, and we've got a pair of tickets to give away. To win, tell us in the comments after the jump why YOU deserve to go for free. We'll choose a winner at 5 p.m.
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