Blog Topic: Free Stuff

Grub Notes: Free Waffle House in Athens Wednesday, Nov. 19

By Hillary Brown | November 11, 2014 3:40pm

Photo Credit: Sam Howzit/Flickr

As if you needed more reasons to root against Auburn, there is now free food riding on this Saturday's game, which kicks off at 7:15 p.m. and will be televised by ESPN.

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Homedrone: Win Tickets: Q&A With Emerson, Lake & Palmer's Carl Palmer, Playing Melting Point Friday

By Dan Mistich | November 6, 2014 3:05pm

Drummer Carl Palmer is a key figure in the story of progressive rock, most notably for his work with the supergroup Emerson, Lake & Palmer. He plays the Melting Point Friday, Nov. 7 with his current project, Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy, which celebrates the music of his most well-known outlet.

We've got a pair of tickets, as well as a meet-and-greet with Palmer, to give away to one lucky commenter. To enter, tell us below why you deserve the prize package. We'll choose a winner Friday at 2:30 p.m.

Flagpole caught up with Palmer for a telephone chat.

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Culture Briefs: Win Tickets and Onion Rings: Comedians Dave Stone and Lisa Best Play The World Famous Tonight

By Gabe Vodicka | November 6, 2014 1:43pm

Former Beard of Comedy Dave Stone is back in Athens for a set of standup tonight at The World Famous, where he'll be joined by fellow L.A.-based funny person Lisa Best. The show will start at midnight, so start guzzlin' coffee now.

Tickets are $7, but we've got a pair—as well as a basket of onion rings courtesy of the world-famous World Famous kitchen—to give away. To enter, tell us in the comments below why you deserve the prize package. We'll choose a winner at 4:45 p.m.

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Homedrone: Win Tickets: Wildwood Revival at Cloverleaf Farm, Saturday, Nov. 8

By Gabe Vodicka | November 4, 2014 10:15am

Photo Credit: Sarrah Danzinger

The Deslondes

Langhorne Slim, The Deslondes, T. Hardy Morris and many others play the second Wildwood Revival this Saturday, Nov. 8 at Cloverleaf Farm just outside of Athens. We've got a pair of tickets to give away to one lucky winner.

To enter, tell us why you deserve to go for free in the comments below. We'll choose the best comment Wednesday at 4 p.m.

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Homedrone: Win Tickets: Drive-By Truckers Play Georgia Theatre Tonight

By Gabe Vodicka | October 31, 2014 10:35am

Photo Credit: David McClister

As we've noted elsewhere, there are plenty of excellent options for live music this Halloween. But the centerpiece of Athens' concert calendar is the Drive-By Truckers' special, spooky return to the Georgia Theatre.

We've got a pair of tickets to give away to one lucky commenter. To enter, tell us below why you deserve to go for free. We'll choose a winner at 2:30 p.m. Friday.

Good luck, ghouls!

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Homedrone: Win Tickets: J. Mascis and Luluc Play 40 Watt Thursday

By Gabe Vodicka | October 1, 2014 1:25pm

Photo Credit: Justin La Priore

Legendary Dinosaur Jr. frontman J. Mascis brings his solo acoustic tour to the 40 Watt Club Thursday, with support from Australian folk duo Luluc. 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 4 p.m.

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Homedrone: Win Tickets: White Denim Plays 40 Watt Friday

By Gabe Vodicka | September 19, 2014 10:53am

Photo Credit: Mark Seliger

Eclectic, Austin, TX-based rockers White Denim play the 40 Watt Club tonight, Friday, Sept. 19, 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 Friday at 2:30 p.m.

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Homedrone: Win Tickets and Dinner for Two: Jeff Tweedy Plays Georgia Theatre Friday

By Gabe Vodicka | September 18, 2014 11:00am

If you're yearning for the dulcet sounds of Jeff Tweedy (and son!) but don't have $50 to shell out for a ticket to see the duo play the Georgia Theatre Friday, you're in luck. Not only are we giving away a pair of tix to the concert, but one lucky commenter will also receive a voucher for dinner for two on the Georgia Theatre rooftop.

To enter, tell us in the comments below why YOU deserve the prize package. We'll choose a winner Friday at 2:30 p.m.

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Homedrone: Win Tickets to PARKLIFE, feat. Jake Bugg, The Lone Bellow and More

By Gabe Vodicka | August 22, 2014 11:08am

Jake Bugg

Over in Atlanta, the one-day music festival PARKLIFE takes over Atlantic Station's Central Park on Sunday, Sept. 7, featuring performances by popular British singer-songwriter Jake Bugg, Brooklyn-based folk-country outfit The Lone Bellow, classic rockers The Wild Feathers, California pop singer LP, indie rockers The Weeks and Atlanta group The Shadowboxers.

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Homedrone: Win Tickets, Dinner for Two: Manchester Orchestra Plays Georgia Theatre Wednesday

By Gabe Vodicka | August 4, 2014 1:54pm

Atlanta alt-rock powerhouse Manchester Orchestra plays the Georgia Theatre Wednesday, Aug. 6, in support of its recently released LP Cope. (See this week's Flagpole for a feature story on the band.)

We're teaming up with the Georgia Theatre to give away a pair of tickets to the show, as well as dinner for two at the Branded Butcher's restaurant on the GATH rooftop. To enter, tell us in the comments below why YOU deserve the prize. We'll choose a winner Wednesday at 4 p.m.

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