Music
general information
Flagpole Magazine
A local weekly with extensive coverage of the Athens music scene. Music news, record reviews, profiles of upcoming shows, interviews, and more.
AthensMusic.net
Athensmusic.net carries music, tickets, videos, t-shirts and other items related to the Athens music scene.
Athens Music Junkie
A blog covering Athens music and happenings.
Music of Athens Georgia
Wikipedia article on the Athens music scene past and present.
Campus Scenes that Rock
Rolling Stone ranks Athens the #1 college music town.
Touring Athens GA with the B-52s
A Washington Post reporter tours the sights and sounds of "alternative rock's hometown."
venues
Music Venues
Flagpole Magazine's guide to music venues in Athens.
UGA
Performing Arts Center
Hosts performances by a diverse array of internationally-renowned artists. The
center features the 1100-seat
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall and the 360-seat Ramsey Concert Hall.
The Classic Center
This 2,050 seat theatre hosts Broadway touring productions and other music, theatre, and dance events.
40
Watt Club
One of the Southeast's premiere music venues, the legendary "Fabulous 40 Watt" features Athens bands
as well as regional & national headliners.
Georgia Theatre
Set in an old-time movie house, the Georgia Theatre features jam, reggae, rock, folk, blues, and country bands on both the local and national level.
The Melting Point
Three levels of seating all within 50 feet of the stage provide an intimate experience in this music venue hosting jazz, blues, folk, bluegrass, etc.
New Earth Music Hall
Athens' newest music venue specializing in world music, reggae, hip hop, live electronica, folk, jam bands, and dance music.
Caledonia Lounge
A small music hall booking both local and touring underground bands.
Flicker Theatre & Bar
A cozy venue hosting local and undergound acts ranging from acoustic and intimate to edgy and experimental music.
Farm 255
Live music at restaurant featuring a blend of jazz, blues & acoustic artists.
The Rialto Room
A music listening room designed for intimate "in the round" performances. Housed within Hotel Indigo Athens, the Rialto Room opens its doors for a limited number of nights per year.
Nuçi's Space
Nuçi's Space is a non-profit resource center for musicians. Provides rehearsal space and a performance area, as well as educational resources and support groups. Operated by musicians for musicians.
schedules
For additional schedule information see individual venue websites.
Music Calendar
Check out Flagpole Magazine's calendar for a complete listing of performers and bands playing Athens this week.
festivals
AthFest :: The Athens, GA Music and Arts Festival
Annual music and arts summer festival in downtown Athens with over 150 local and regional bands playing outdoor stages
and downtown clubs. Features an artists market, film screenings, a KidsFest, music business seminars, and
more. The event kicks off each year with the Flagpole Athens Music Awards at the Morton Theatre.
Athens Americana
A three-night music festival featuring Athens' finest folk, country, bluegrass, and 'Americana' acts.
Athens PopFest
An annual five-day event featuring over 50 bands from around the world.
AUX Experimental Arts Festival
An event devoted to experimental art in all forms, featuring performances, visual art and sound installations, video screenings, and artists market.
Next To Last Festival
In addition to musical acts from all over the country, the festival showcases films, a vendors market, a street parade, and more!
North Georgia Folk Festival
Features music styles traditional to the North Georgia region such as bluegrass, blues, and old time music along with traditional crafts.
Twilight Jazz Festival
The UGA/Athens Twilight Jazz Festival combines an educational jazz festival hosted at the School of Music and free jazz performances for the community at the Athens Twilight Outdoor Stage on Friday and Saturday.
bands & performers
Athens Music Directory
Flagpole provides brief information on over 400 local bands with links to band websites when available.
audio & images
Southern Shelter
Live MP3 recordings of local and touring bands.
Deadly Designs
Photos and live recordings of performances around Athens.
Live Music!
Audio recordings from shows at venues around Athens.
Athcast
Delivers free live music programming to your computer and iPod. Podcasts are provided by the non-profit Athens Music Foundation whose goal is to create an Athens Live Music Archive.
RockAthens Jukebox
Create your own playlist from 300+ tracks by Athens bands present & past
AthensRockShow.com
Photos taken at music shows around town featuring mostly bands local to Athens dating from the present back to 2001.
organizations
Athens Brass Choir
Features a variety of players including members of the brass section of the Athens Symphony along with students from UGA &
local secondary schools.
Athens Chamber Singers
A small audition-only choral ensemble performing sacred and secular pieces of all eras.
Athens Choral Society
A community chorus with membership open, without audition, to anyone who enjoys learning and performing major works of choral music.
Athens Folk Music & Dance Society
Promotes traditional music, dance, and art in Northeast Georgia.
Athens Holiday Singers
A professional caroling ensemble providing traditional and popular Christmas music.
Athens Master Chorale
A non-profit select 50+ member volunteer concert choir.
Athens Music Foundation
A non-profit organization with a mission to preserve, perpetuate, and transform our local music community. AMF organizes and promotes services and events
that strengthen the music heritage of Athens, raise awareness for music participation and music education beyond the school years, and make a positive
and lasting impact on the Athens community.
Athens Symphony Orchestra
A non-profit community orchestra founded in 1978.
Athens Symphony Guild
The mission of the Guild is to promote and support the activities of the Athens Symphony through fund raising, education, public relations, etc.
Athens Youth Symphony
The Athens Youth Symphony is comprised of elementary, middle, and high school musicians from Athens-Clarke County and the surrounding counties.
Georgia Children's Chorus
A non-profit auditioned choral organization featuring boys and girls ages 8-18 in a child-centered environment that fosters musical growth and a love of singing.
Lyric League
The Athens-based Lyric League is a 20-person choral ensemble comprised of singers from Clarke, Oconee, Barrow,
Jackson, Elbert and Hall counties.
Nuçi Phillips Memorial Foundation
Operates Nuçi’s Space, a non-profit health and music resource center. The aim of the organization is to prevent suicide by providing free treatment for musicians suffering from depression and other disorders as well as to assist in the emotional, physical, and professional well-being of musicians.
Performing Ensembles at the University of Georgia
Information about the student and faculty performance groups within the UGA School of Music.
UGA Community Music School
An outreach program designed to bring musical instruction to community members of all ages in and around the Athens area.
radio stations
WUGA 91.7/ 97.9 FM
Athens' public radio station based at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education, serving the Athens area with news and cultural programs.
WUOG 90.5 FM
Staffed, operated, and funded by UGA students, 90.5FM is one of the largest college radio stations in the U.S. Plays alternative and independent music with numerous 'specialty shows' featuring a wide variety of music.
WPPP Rock 100.7 FM
Commercial-free rock.
WPUP Power 100.1 FM
Commercial rock format.
WGMG Magic 102.1 FM
Commercial Top 40.
WNGC Country 106.1 FM
Commercial country.
WMSL 88.9 FM
Christian music and news.
WRFC 960 The Ref AM
Athens sports radio.
WGAU News Talk 1340 AM
Commercial talk and news.
history
Athens has served as wellspring of musical talent
'Few cities in the world can claim a musical identity that has become as well-known, diverse and entrenched as Athens'.' This article orginally appeared in 'Historical Perspective of Clarke County, Part 4, 1950-2001' as part of the Athens-Clarke County Bicentennial.
Music scene exploded after strike by B-52's
'A seminal event in the Athens music scene occurred on Valentine's
Day in 1977 when the B-52's made their debut at a house party
across from the Taco Stand on North Milledge Avenue.' This article chronicles the growth of the Athens music scene since that time.
Athens Music History Walking Tour
Experience Athens' world-renowned musical roots in this self-guided walking tour, developed by Flagpole Magazine, the Athens Welcome Center, and Athensmusic.net. The guide explores over 30 important sites throughout Athens.