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Video: Athens Cowboy Choir Played Flagpole's Parade of Lights Float
Last night, the annual Parade of Lights took over downtown Athens for a celebration of all things festive. As has become tradition, Flagpole, the 40 Watt Club and AthFest Educates teamed up to sponsor the official Athens Music Scene float. This year, we invited the Athens Cowboy Choir to regale onlookers with holiday songs "from just outside the city."
Check out two videos of the action below, shot by Flagpole production director Larry Tenner:
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Widespread Panic Tickets on Sale Friday; Here's How to Get 'em
Tickets for Widespread Panic's Feb. 9 and 10 shows at Athens' Classic Center go on sale this Friday, Dec. 4 at noon, and will surely sell out in minutes. But don't, y'know, panic: To get everyone prepared for the rush, the venue has released a helpful list of tips, which you can check out in the form of the graphic below.
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Drive-By Truckers Announce 2016 Homecoming Shows
The Drive-By Truckers have announced dates and supporting acts for the 2016 edition of their annual three-day Homecoming stand at the 40 Watt Club.
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Eagles of Death Metal Release Statement on Paris Attack
Photo Credit: Sylvia McFadden/Flickr
Eagles of Death Metal, the band that was onstage at a Paris music venue when ISIS terrorists opened fire and includes former Athens resident Julian Dorio of The Whigs as its touring drummer, has issued a statement regarding the ordeal.
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Pinecones Change Name to Arbor Labor Union, Sign to Sub Pop
Photo Credit: Joshua L. Jones/file
Athens/Atlanta post-punk four-piece Pinecones have changed the band's name to Arbor Labor Union and will release a follow-up to this year's Sings For You Now on the storied, Seattle-based Sub Pop label next year, according to a press release.
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Drummer With Athens Ties Safe in Paris Attack
As you’ve no doubt heard, terrorists opened fire in a Paris music venue tonight, killing at least 100 people and taking dozens of others hostage. On stage at Le Bataclan during the attack was Julian Dorio, the drummer for Eagles of Death Metal.
Dorio graduated from UGA, was a founding member of ex-Athens band The Whigs and handles their finances, according to his Wikipedia page. The band moved to Nashville, TN in 2011.
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Athens Musician Michael Guthrie Recovering from Heart Surgery
Michael Guthrie
A GoFundMe page has been set up to support Athens musician Michael Guthrie, who suffered a serious medical emergency last month and was found to require open-heart surgery. The procedure took place Oct. 30.
Guthrie's wife Vanda underwent a similar surgery earlier this year, and is currently "suffering from a collapsed lung and ongoing treatment," according to the fundraising page.
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Photo Gallery: Public Image Ltd at Georgia Theatre
Post-punk legends Public Image Ltd played the Georgia Theatre Tuesday night. Below, check out a gallery of photos from the performance:
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