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August 15, 2018

New South Showcase

Sunday, Aug. 19 @ Vega Studio

Sunshine Slowdown

Athens guitarist and songwriter Caroline Aiken’s intimate monthly concert showcase—recorded at Vega Studio on Milledge and taped for broadcast on local public radio—has added a charitable component to its last two editions, with part of the proceeds going to assist local musician and concert photographer Chris McKay, who is battling a serious illness and associated medical bills. Performers at Sunday’s gathering include Atlanta psych-rock concern Sunshine Slowdown, The Spinoffs Reenactment Society, pop-rock guru Jay Gonzalez, Jason NeSmith and Kay Stanton of Casper and the Cookies, and hip-hop mainstay Elite tha Showstoppa.

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  • Sunday, August 19

    Vega Studio

    5:30 p.m. $10. www.carolineaiken.com

    New South Showcase

    NEW SOUTH SHOWCASE Host Caroline Aiken presents an evening of performances to benefit local musician Chris McKay, featuring Sunshine Slowdown, The Spinoffs Reenactment Society, Jay Gonzalez, Jason NeSmith & Kay Stanton and Elite tha Showstoppa. See Calendar Pick on p. 20.

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