Weekender Briefs: An 'Un-Valentine’s Show' and a pop-up sale are happening this weekend
By Alex McCann | Feb. 8, 2017Little Fish Brewery is hosting a trivia night, and an array of bands will be in town.
MUSIC
'Seein’ Red' singer Dustin Lynch to perform in MemAud
By Georgia Davis | Feb. 8, 2017Dustin Lynch will be in Athens on Friday. The show starts at 8 p.m.
Amplified Observations: Music might soon require us to become listeners, readers and viewers at the same time
By Luke Furman | Feb. 6, 2017It has been interesting to watch artists blur the line between music and visual art with literary sensibilities. It provides a more comprehensive experience.
On A High Note: DJ E-V talks MGK, Cleveland and modern music
By Halle Weber | Feb. 2, 2017Columnist Halle Weber talks modern music with DJ E-V.
Amplified Observations: Musicians alter reality, create excitement through canned reactions
By Luke Furman | Jan. 30, 2017When musicians include sampled audience reactions, it presents a fabricated reality that might spur excitement but not exactly accuracy. It makes one wonder what else around him or her is fabricated.
Cassette tapes still valued by collectors, sales dramatically increasing
By Rebecca Wojcinski | Jan. 30, 2017In 2016, cassette tapes sales increased by 74%.
On A High Note: Trump’s inauguration lineup leaves much to be desired
By Halle Weber | Jan. 26, 2017Who's the loser now, Donald?
Amplified Observations: Don't miss Parquet Courts at Nelsonville Music Festival
By Luke Furman | Jan. 23, 2017Columnist Luke Furman details his unabashed love for Parquet Courts and their spot on Nelsonville Music Festival's bill.
PANdemonium 4, a flute quartet, to perform at OU on Monday
By Georgia Davis | Jan. 22, 2017The flute quartet PANdemonium 4 will perform in Glidden Recital Hall on Monday.
Lee Ranaldo, Steve Gunn and Meg Baird rocked Stuarts Opera House on Wednesday night in Nelsonville
By Matt Morris | Jan. 22, 2017Each member of the trio brought something different to the table during the performance.
On A High Note: Absolutely Austin
By Halle Weber | Jan. 19, 2017Austin, Texas, shows any fan of old-fashioned, raw-talent a good time.
Young Thug, Jauz to headline 15Fest
By Georgia Davis | Jan. 19, 2017Prime Social Group announced on Thursday the #Fest: 15th edition.
Neo-funk band MojoFlo will return to Athens on Saturday
By Sarah Franks | Jan. 18, 2017Neo-Funk band MojoFlo to bring the funk to The Union Saturday.
BSCPB is 'devastated' by Migos concert cancellation
By Georgia Davis | Jan. 18, 2017Migos dropped out of the annual Sibs Weekend concert hosted by BSCPB.
Weekender Briefs: Bands Hellnaw and Dandelion Hunter to play in Athens this weekend
By Alex McCann | Jan. 18, 2017Two chart-topping artists will play at MemAud, and Central Venue is set to host the third annual Community Illumination.
Stuart’s Opera House to host solo guitarists from noise, psych-rock and American Primitivist backgrounds
By Luke Furman | Jan. 16, 2017Sonic Youth founder Lee Ranaldo and solo guitarist Steve Gunn will perform at Stuart’s Opera House on Wednesday night. Guitarist Meg Baird will play the opening set.
Amplified Observations: Musicians have written music to fit the seasons since the 18th century
By Luke Furman | Jan. 16, 2017Weather and seasons beckon to be revealed in song since we have all experienced their embraces and wrath.
Chainsmokers 'let down' fans with new track 'Paris'
By Kevin Pan | Jan. 16, 2017Chainsmokers' new song "Paris" strays from their original EDM sound.
More than 100 high school students to participate in Honor Choir and Orchestra Festival
By Jess Umbarger | Jan. 12, 2017High school students from across Ohio will perform at the concert.
On a High Note: Pascal Guyon Q&A, an insider’s view of the industry
By Halle Weber | Jan. 12, 2017Pascal Guyon is a three-time Grammy nominee. He is a French music producer who has found much success working with artists known for their big voices, such as Leona Lewis and Anthony Hamilton. He has also done work in the Latin, jazz and classical scenes. I wanted to hear insight from a seasoned producer with a diverse resume.
