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In high school, most World History classes teach that Athens, Greece was the epicenter of culture back in the day when there was a lot of sculpture chiseling going on and Harry Hamlin was trying to kill Medusa. But in Music History class, its unlikely namesake of Athens, Georgia held similar cred for its own thriving scene. From the late ‘70s to the early ‘90s, Athens was a breeding ground where bands like R.E.M., the B-52’s, Pylon, Love Tractor, Oh-OK, Vic Chesnutt, the Squalls, the Bar...

(5 out of 5 stars) "The Band is a musical icon, covering/replicating their songs seems to me to be virtually impossible. They are perhaps the group that most understood and reflected the roots and sensibilities of American music in our time. The Big Pink album is among the top few records that I consider most influential on me. But, what a surprise "Endless Highway: The Music of the Band," does what I considered not to be possible. The versions of The Band songs are a credit to both artists w...

TUPELO • Jim Weatherly was more than a songwriter to Gladys Knight. They were musical contemporaries who achieved success at the same time and whose careers paralleled each other. Knight and her group, the Pips, rose to fame in the early 1970s by singing tunes written by Weatherly — especially the memorable “Midnight Train To Georgia.” She was among many who expressed her adoration for the Pontotoc native and celebrated songwriter, who passed away Wednesday. “I’m m...

By Keefer Jan 25, 2021 1975 - A year and a half after its initial release, Lynyrd Skynyrd peaked at number 19 on the chart with "Free Bird", which became the bands anthem. 1978 - After changing their name from Warsaw, (inspired by the song Warszawa on David Bowies Low album), Joy Division made their live debut when they played at Pips Disco in Manchester, England. 1991 - Paul McCartney recorded his Unplugged concert for MTV. Unlike other artists who appeared on the show with acoustic instrumen...

Jerry Garcia: Previously unreleased music out now in Front Street Outtakes Heres something to be grateful for as we start this year: Theres a new Jerry Garcia release out now, and the music is serving a charitable mission. "Front Street Outtakes," released Jan. 5 via Jerry Garcia Music Arts, finds the Grateful Dead guitarist in rapt musical conversation with Indian guitarist Sanjay Mishra.  The three tracks, recorded in 1994 at the Deads Front Street Studios, were part of a collaboration that ...

Gigulate Widespread Panic Shares ‘Tipitina’ & ‘Driving Song’ From 2002 Film ‘The Earth Will Swallow You’ Widespread Panic released footage of "Tipitina" and "Driving Song" from the 2002 documentary, The Earth Will Swallow You.

Dancer and choreographer Micaela Taylor, left, and her All Star Band will perform at the Vilar Performing Arts Center at Beaver Creek Thursday through Saturday. Brooklyn-based DJ Logic, who masterfully combines jazz and hip-hop, has performed all over the valley for more than the past decade. He performed at Club 8150’s closing party in 2007; he’s performed at Dobson Ice Arena on New Year’s Eve with String Cheese Incident and Thievery Corporation; he’s played with John Popper at the Ger...

ONLINE: Georgia Comes Alive Bobby Rush In many years runoff elections in Georgia would not inspire collective national hand-wringing, but as with much else in 2020 normal expectations can be jettisoned. Georgia Comes Alive is a livestream concert to promote voter participation in the Peach States Jan. 5 runoff contest, but everyone else can just join in and enjoy a lot of fine music. Its your one time to see The Lame Ducks, an impromptu supergroup featuring Bob Weir (Grateful Dead), and a wide ...

No matter what side youre on, Georgia Comes Alive offers a fine way to spend a musical Boxing Day on Saturday, Dec. 26. Starting at 3 p.m., the virtual festival — staged to promote voting in the states senatorial runoff election — features more than 50 artists, including Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Diplo, Portugal. The Man, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Ben Folds, Los Lobos, Billy Strings, the all-star Lame Ducks and many more. Find it at GeorgiaComesAlive.com. FRIDAY, DEC. 25 • Pi...

Georgia Comes Alive headlines upcoming virtual gigs Updated Dec 24, 2020; Facebook Share CLEVELAND, Ohio – No matter what side you’re on, Georgia Comes Alive offers a fine way to spend a musical Boxing Day on Saturday, Dec. 26. Starting at 3 p.m., the virtual festival - staged to promote voting in the state’s senatorial runoff election - features more than 50 artists, including Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Diplo, Portugal. The Man, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Ben Folds, Los Lobos, B...