The Tiny Museum Concert at the Cannabis Museum on Saturday was a resounding success, making for a fun, friendly night of local music.
The Cannabis Museum, located on 16050 Canaanville Road, is about a 12-minute drive off campus, making for close local events to attend.
Tickets to the event were $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. A ticket came with a seat to enjoy the music, as well as access to beers and THC-infused beverages in their cooler. Workers encouraged donations into their tip jar in exchange for drinks.
The concert opened with singers Karin Carlson and Cory Love playing slow folk songs in the dimly lit museum venue. The audience sat and listened, full attention on the music.
They covered some songs from their favorite bands while also playing their own original music. Some of the songs they played were related to personal topics, such as working at an ICU, or a song dedicated to Carlson’s husband.
“I’ve been playing around Athens since I was 16,” Carlson said.
Carlson and Love are close friends, but have only played music together one other time.
“He and I (have been) ICU nurses together for the past 10 years,” Carlson said about her performance with Love.
Following the slower, folksier opener, Chris Michael and the Andrews took the stage, bringing the venue to life.
People danced, chatted and swayed, forming a circle up front holding hands. They started to mingle around the museum as well, and could be found grabbing a drink from the fridge or sitting outside on the porch. More people were out of their seats than in them, making for an electric atmosphere.
“All the dancing folks have been inspiring,” said Drew Craig, one of the members of Chris Michael and the Andrews. “When people start dancing, it definitely gets us going.”
Chris Michael and the Andrews began during the pandemic as a passion project. They now perform across Athens, and can be found giving shows at the Union, Casa Neuva and more. Their next show will be on Oct. 10th at Skyline Farm.
Most of the attendees were familiar with one another, creating a very welcoming atmosphere. Carlson has known Craig for years, as she and Craig’s wife used to dance together as kids.
“It’s 80% my friends, (and) my kids are here and my husband,” Carlson said.
One attendee, Stephanie, knew Carlson personally as well and was there in support.
“Our good friend is the opener,” she said. “It was wonderful.”
Like many attendees, Stephanie had been to other performances the Cannabis Museum hosted before.
“I've been to one other show,” she said. “I loved the vibe and the environment.”
The Cannabis Museum hosts several “tiny museum concerts” throughout the year, with September having two. The next concert will be on Sept. 20th, featuring the Skalarks.
The atmosphere of the concert itself was very chill, inviting, familiar, and local. The venue had a porch for people to sit outside, smoke, and chat during the music or between artists.
The museum also gives workshops once a month on a variety of topics related to home growing. On Sept. 17th, they will cover “early harvest” for a $10 fee for nonmembers and a $5 fee for members.
Tickets to visit the museum are $5, with open hours Wednesday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Members get tickets for cheaper, $4.20, discounted event prices, earlier notice of events, and access to member-only events. Individual plans start at $50 and can be purchased on their website.
You can get in contact with the museum by phone at (740) 331-4558 or by email at info@cannabismuseum.com.
