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Local band member to perform solo act

Before the start of a fall tour with fellow band mates from Southeast Engine next week, Adam Remnant will be performing solo Sept. 13.

Chicago band that performed at Inaugural Ball to appear at Union

Judson Claiborne, a Chicago-based band formed in 2007, will be stepping into the spotlight of The Union’s stage for their first Athens performance Wednesday evening.

OU student's lyrics help her reach out to audience

Kaitrin McCoy, a singer and songwriter, uses complex piano and poetic lyrics in her music. James Conkle | For The Post

Group debuting as feature at Donkey Coffee expects to draw old fans

A band that has spent much of its time performing at The Front Room will cater to a new crowd this week in the back room of Donkey Coffee and Espresso, 17 1/2 W. Washington Street.

Local bards band together to aid folk maestro

Athens artists of various musical styles gathered Saturday at Donkey Coffee and Espresso for a show in appreciation of local musician J.D. Hutchison.

Singer-songwriter brings Garth Brooks-style to Red Brick

After opening for Jerrod Niemann and Lee Brice during their January concert, singer and songwriter Chris Cavanaugh decided he wanted more.

National influences spark Athens' folk music revival

With addition of new bassist, band's music strikes heavier note

Octopus & Owl started as a two-piece acoustic folk band, but with the addition of a new bassist it’s gained some attitude and a hint of grunge.

Local band's lead singer performing own songs

Kari Gunter-Seymour Peterson | via Colleen Carow Broken Ring’s lead singer Colleen Carow will perform solo at 8 p.m. Thursday as part of The Front Room’s Emerging Artist Series. Carow has to balance her three roles: director of external relations for the Russ College of Engineering and Technology, single mother, and singer-songwriter.

Local band's lead singer performing own songs

The Russ College of Engineering and Technology isn’t home to just engineers and inventors; it also houses musicians.

Fem-rocker takes 'bitch' back for women

On Tuesday, a visiting musician will deliver a performance style uncommon to the Athens music scene.

Andrew Bird, others added to Nelsonville lineup

The Nelsonville Music Festival has added two more headliners, and one is known for whistling a slightly different tune.

Singer-songwriter using mandolin to bring Backstreet back, all right

Singer-songwriter using mandolin to bring Backstreet back, all right

The mandolin is an 18th-century instrument, and the Backstreet Boys are a 1990s boy-band sensation; but together, they make for an unexpected surprise.

Parents Weekend calendar chock full

Just as the memory of slipping around on ice during Dads Weekend begins to fade from fathers’ minds, they’ll have the opportunity to trek back to Athens — this time accompanied by fairer weather and their wives.

Emerging Artist spotlight falls on group with Athens beginnings

Although MySpace has become a mostly forgotten corner of the Internet, for Maza Blaska, the site was the key to finding a producer.

Hometown homage holds folk rockers close to roots

Despite a bad case of wanderlust, when he takes the stage each night, Josh Eagle makes a point to remember his roots.

Joey Hebdo cancels his 'super show' at Jackie O's tonight

Columbus-native singer and songwriter, Joey Hebo, will be pulling the plug on tonight’s “super show” to welcome the latest addition to his family.

First Street Heat might be cooling off for a bit

One of Athens’ largest bands — in both size and sound — is set to call it quits Saturday night.

Folk star to 'shake bones' at Stuart's Opera House Tuesday

This Tuesday, Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville will boast folk icon Bonnie “Prince” Billy and his only Ohio date on his most recent tour.