Kristen's Concert Picks: Getting back to the August rock!

August is a time of change, so let our town's tunes be your rock in a sea of uncertainty.  Prepare your ears for this awesomeness!

Thu, Aug 1: Cicada Rhythm @ 8:30 PM @ Georgia Theatre

There's no better way to kick off the month than with Cicada Rhythm's unique lilting harmonies!

Thu, Aug 1: Brothers @ TBA PM @ Flicker Theatre

Old school-style rock with an indie pop angle, you'll love Brothers' sound!

 Fri, Aug 9: Lazer/Wulf @ 9:30 PM @ Caledonia Lounge 
Lazer/Wulf's noise rock melodies will blast your ears with joy!

Sat, Aug 10: Efren @ 7:30 PM @ The World Famous

Folk rock at its gritty and raw best, Efren is always worth a listen!

Tue, Aug 13: The Viking Progress @ 8 PM @ WUOG

Head on down to the WUOG student-run radio station at Tate Center on the UGA Campus or tune in to 90.5 FM to catch the sweet distorted rock of the Viking Progress.

Fri, Aug 16: Ken Will Morton @ 4:30 PM @ Georgia Theatre
If you're craving a bit of an americana sound, Ken Will Morton is your guy!  Check out this daytime show during the middle of the month.

Fri, Aug 16: Seven Handle Circus @ 8 PM @ Georgia Theatre

I've never heard another band like Seven Handle Circus.  Their bouncy, upbeat folk tunes are sure to put a smile on your face!

Fri, Aug 16: T. Hardy Morris and the Outfit @ 9 PM @ Caledonia Lounge
T. Hardy Morris is one of the most talented musicians in Athens, no doubt.  Get on over to the Caledonia Lounge for this show!

Sat, Aug 17: Dangfly! @ 10 PM @ Caledonia Lounge 

There's no doubt you'll love Dangfly!'s trumpeting folk rock sound!

Thu, Aug 22: Powerkompany@ 9 PM @ 40 Watt

Electronic and ethereal, Powerkompany's melodies will blow you away!

Thu, Aug 29: Emily Hearn @ 7 PM @ Georgia Theatre

Nothing is sweeter than Emily Hearn's voice.  If you haven't caught one of her shows yet, now is the time!

Thu, Aug 29: Feather Trade and Death on Two Wheels @ 10 PM @ Green Room

What a wild combination!  Feather Trade and Death On Two Wheels both have dark alt rock sounds that should complement each other perfectly.  Best of all, this show is free!  You won't want to miss this one.

School may be starting soon, but with this lineup of bands, the fun of summer is showing no signs of slowing down!  Pumped for another local show not on this list?  Be sure to comment below and tell everyone all about it. Hope you have a wild one, my friends!

Athfest 2010: Ken Will Morton weathers the storm

Friday, June 25th, 2010

The Ken Will Morton band

Before any other band could even begin to play, the skies of Athens opened up and rain poured down in torrents onto the unsuspecting crowd. It seemed that the unthinkable was happening... Athfest was put on hold before it had barely started! What a tragedy!

The first to brave the stormy weather was local southern rocker Ken Will Morton and his band. They ventured onstage and refused to let the rain stop them from giving Athens a taste of their tunes. Ken's awesome attitude coaxed several fans out from all sorts of makeshift coverings to hear a bit of his americana-style music. That's the way to do it! In Athens, we don't let a bit of rain stop us getting our songs, right? True, indeed, my friends. True, indeed.

For all of our coverage of Athfest 2010, click here! I'll be blasting you with updates regularly, so be sure to check back often. Also, look out for Athfest concert videos and vlogs, coming soon to http://www.youtube.com/echoreynofathens!

Feasting on the sights and sounds

Welcome to the land of projects, papers, and sleepless nights!

STRESSED. That's how I feel right now. Who's with me? Yup, final exam time is definitely on its way.

Looking for a break? Me too. Luckily, we have tons of new pictures from shows all throughout the past month to divert our attention away from our studies for a bit. You can see them up on the Echoreyn of Athens facebook page. What fun! Here's a small sneak peak:

Bambara

the Athens band

You can check out the rest here!

And I've got some music news for you too. Little tidbits like band lineups are finally creeping ever so slowly onto the Athfest homepage. Ken Will Morton and several others have been added to the list for Friday's outdoor stage shows. I know I'm going to be keeping an eye out for more of these updates! Ah, the freedom of summer and the pure joy of Athfest. As you might have guessed, I can't wait!