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Patterson Hood: South's Heritage Is More Than a Flag
The Drive-By Truckers’ Patterson Hood wrote an essay for the upcoming New York Times Magazine, published online today, about Southern heritage and the Confederate flag, which has been the topic of much debate since white supremacist Dylann Roof allegedly murdered nine black churchgoers in Charleston, SC. It's well worth your time.
Hood grew up in a progressive family in Muscle Shoals, AL, a city where the white South’s conservatism was somewhat tempered by the dozens of legendary African American musicians like Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett who recorded music there.
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Flagpole Premieres: Cicada Rhythm, 'Wait Till Morning'
Athens roots-folk duo Cicada Rhythm are gearing up to release a new 7-inch, Two Wings (Live From Mt. Zion Church) this week via Normaltown Records. Today, we're pleased to premiere one of the record's two tracks: the spectral "Wait Till Morning."
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Flagpole Writers' Favorite Moments of AthFest
AthFest photo galleries: Friday | Saturday | Sunday
Friday on the main stage, The Whigs played the kind of enthusiastic rock and roll that forecasted the weekend ahead. With big-name pizzazz and homegrown familiarity, The Whigs set a backdrop for Friday night’s possibilities. Old friends hugged hello, light breezes blew through the crowd, and rainbow stickers celebrated momentous news. Plus, I’ve always been partial to “Kill Me Carolyne.” [Carolyn Crist]
More below.
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Photo Gallery: 2015 Flagpole Athens Music Awards
The 2015 Flagpole Athens Music Awards took place at the Morton Theatre on Thursday, June 25. (See the list of winners here.) Below, check out a selection of photos from the show:
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