Blog Topic: Photo Gallery

Homedrone: Photo Gallery: DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist at the Georgia Theatre

By Randy Schafer | November 18, 2014 3:25pm

Legendary DJs Shadow and Cut Chemist spun records from Afrika Bambaataa's personal collection Monday night at the Georgia Theatre. Below, check out a selection of photos from the show.

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Homedrone: Photo Gallery: Jason Thrasher's 'Athens Potluck'

By Gabe Vodicka | November 18, 2014 10:30am

From now until February 2015, you can check out a preview of Athens photographer Jason Thrasher's upcoming Athens Potluck book, which features local musicians in their natural habitats, in the Atrium Gallery at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Read our feature on Thrasher here, and below, check out a selection of photos from the exhibit:

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Homedrone: Photo Gallery: Spotlight + Slingshot Concert on College Square

By Randy Schafer | November 10, 2014 11:30am

The Spotlight + Slingshot concert on College Square Saturday featured headliners Big Star's Third, as well as locals Blacknerdninja, New Madrid, The Glands and Ruby the Rabbitfoot. Check out a selection of photos from the concert below:

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Homedrone: Live Review/Photos: Yonder Mountain String Band at Georgia Theatre

By Alexander Popp | October 27, 2014 10:58am

Saturday, Yonder Mountain String Band returned to the Georgia Theatre, accompanied by the Larry Keel Experience. “It’s good to be back in Athens, Greece!” bassist Ben Kaufmann joked as his bandmates readied themselves to play.

Every time I see a bluegrass band perform live, I am amazed by the skill needed to make such complicated and lightning-fast music. Yonder is a cut above the rest, playing something in between jam and bluegrass. The band makes jamming look effortless; guitar, mandolin, banjo and bass are combined to create an intricate tapestry of sound. All four members have an active vocal role in the music, each bringing a different voice and tone to the table.

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Homedrone: Photo Gallery: tUnE-yArDs at Georgia Theatre

By Alexander Popp | October 16, 2014 10:30am

Bay Area experimental pop outfit tUnE-yArDs played the Georgia Theatre Wednesday night with opener James Tillman. Below, check out photos from the show:

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Homedrone: Live Review/Photos: North Georgia Folk Festival

By Alexander Popp | October 12, 2014 1:52pm

Norman Blake

On Saturday, Sandy Creek Park hosted the 30th annual North Georgia Folk Festival, which was headlined by folk legend Norman Blake. Known for his long, fruitful career and his influence on the revitalization of bluegrass in the ‘70s, the grandfatherly Blake's music is astounding and steeped with expertise.

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Homedrone: Photos: Roadkill Ghost Choir at Georgia Theatre

By Alexander Popp | October 9, 2014 2:24pm

Florida rockers Roadkill Ghost Choir played the Georgia Theatre Wednesday. Below, check out photos from the show.

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Homedrone: Photo Gallery: The Egyptian Lover at New Earth Athens

By Randy Schafer | September 22, 2014 12:50pm

The Egyptian Lover played New Earth Athens Saturday, Sept. 20 as part of Athens Intensified.(Read our Q&A with the legendary producer.) Below, check out a gallery of the action.

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Homedrone: Music Midtown in Photos: Third Eye Blind, B.o.B and Eminem

By David Schick | September 22, 2014 10:09am

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Homedrone: Live Review/Photos: Tweedy at Georgia Theatre, Friday, Sept. 19

By Dan Mistich | September 22, 2014 10:18am

Photos by Randy Schafer

“Will it be worth it?” asked several of my friends in anticipation of Jeff Tweedy’s appearance at the Georgia Theatre Friday night. Given that the Wilco frontman and his son, Spencer, would be performing in support of their not yet released solo-record-that’s-not-quite-a-solo-record, Sukierae, I wasn’t sure I could give a straight answer to folks on the fence about paying $50 to attend the show.

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