VIDEO: 2013 Cabin Fever Festival

By: Elliot Nicolson, Erin Riordan
Posted on: Thursday, January 24, 2013

We hope you enjoy this collection of video clips from the 2013 Cabin Fever Festival, held Saturday, Jan. 19 at Stuart's Opera House in Nelsonville, Ohio. The event included performances… Read More

Winter Music Fest Returns To Stuart’s

By: Elliot Nicolson
Posted on: Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Feeling stir-crazy? Looking to get out of the house this weekend? Stuart's Opera House might have the cure for what ails you. The fourth annual Cabin Fever Festival returns this… Read More

Athens Musicians Rally For OU Alumna

By: Elliot Nicolson
Posted on: Wednesday, December 5, 2012

During her time in Athens, Lauren Weldy touched the hearts of many in the local music community. Now those musicians are returning the love.

This Friday, Jackie O's Pub and Brewery will host "The Concert For Weldy," who was recently diagnosed with stage four sarcoma cancer.

Album Review: Neil Young’s “Psychedelic Pill”

By: Elliot Nicolson
Posted on: Friday, November 9, 2012

Neil Young and Crazy Horse have just released Psychedelic Pill, their second album of 2012.

WOUB's Elliot Nicolson gives his verdict on the sprawling 90-minute record that many are calling "a return to form."

Live Music, Social Media Featured At 2012 Athens Halloween

By: Elliot Nicolson
Posted on: Friday, October 26, 2012

The annual Athens Halloween Block Party returns to Court Street this weekend, which means the usual live music and costumed revelers, as well as road closings, various safety issues and… Read More

REVIEW: Tinariwen at Stuart’s Opera House

By: Elliot Nicolson
Posted on: Friday, October 26, 2012

The Grammy-winning Tuareg-Berber band Tinariwen played to a sold-out crowd at Stuart’s Opera House on Oct. 25. Elliot Nicolson has a review. (PHOTOS)

VIDEO: McGuffey Lane At Appalachian Color In The Hills Festival

By: Elliot Nicolson
Posted on: Tuesday, October 16, 2012

The audience at this year's Appalachian Color in the Hills Festival was treated to an acoustic performance by Columbus band McGuffey Lane on Saturday, Oct. 13.

REVIEW: Mountain Stage at Ohio University

By: Elliot Nicolson
Posted on: Monday, October 15, 2012

NPR’s Mountain Stage returned to Ohio University on Sunday, Oct. 14, just a little over a year since the radio show's last Athens visit.

The evening's musical acts included The Lost Brothers, Lucero, Doug Paisley, Sara Watkins and Rodney Crowell. (PHOTOS)

VIDEO: Blue Room Sessions With Jesse James Russell

By: Elliot Nicolson
Posted on: Tuesday, October 2, 2012

On Saturday, Sept. 22, local singer-songwriter Jesse James Russell performed two sets of original music at Insea Sound Shop in Nelsonville, Ohio, as part of the monthly Blue Room Sessions… Read More

VIDEO: Southeast Engine At Final Fridays

By: Elliot Nicolson
Posted on: Monday, October 1, 2012

Stuart's Opera House's Free Summer Concert Series came to a close on Friday, Sept. 28 with a performance by Athens' own Southeast Engine. As the sun set on Nelsonville's Public… Read More

Willie Phoenix at Uncle Buck’s

By: Elliot Nicolson
Posted on: Monday, September 24, 2012

On Saturday, Sept. 22, Uncle Buck’s Riding Stable and Dance Barn hosted the "Pig Roast and Paddle" fundraising event on behalf of Athens Building Industry Association and Raccoon Creek Partnership…. Read More

Fundraiser To Feature Bluegrass, Boats, Barbeque

By: Elliot Nicolson
Posted on: Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Uncle Buck's Riding Stable will serve up live music and food this Saturday during its first ever Pig Roast and Paddle.

The event, which is a fundraiser for the Raccoon Creek Partnership and the Athens Building Industry Association, includes canoeing on Lake Hope and music from The Rarely Herd and Willie Phoenix.

REVIEW: Sallie Ford, The D-Rays and Samantha Crain at The Union

By: Elliot Nicolson
Posted on: Monday, September 10, 2012

Plenty of roots-rock, surf-rock, retro-rock and just plain old rock was on display last night at The Union when Portland, Oregon's Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside held court with support acts Samantha Crain and the The D-Rays. (PHOTOS)

Blues Fest To Honor Huntington Native

By: Elliot Nicolson
Posted on: Thursday, August 23, 2012

Blues acts, harmonica demonstrations and music competitions are on tap for the third annual Diamond Teeth Mary Blues and Arts Festival, taking place Friday, Aug. 24 and Saturday, Aug. 25… Read More

Crossing Boundaries Extra: Graham Weber

By: Elliot Nicolson
Posted on: Friday, August 17, 2012

WOUB's Mark Hellenberg recently welcomed Austin, Tx., singer-songwriter Graham Weber, who performed songs from his most recent release, Women.

Brothertiger: Past, Present And Future

By: Elliot Nicolson
Posted on: Wednesday, August 15, 2012

John Jagos, a.k.a. Brothertiger, has been a staple in the Athens music scene for nearly four years.

However, with almost 4,500 ‘likes’ on Facebook, and European and U.S. tours under his belt, Jagos has garnered a worldwide following and seems poised for the big leagues.

AUDIO/SLIDESHOW: 2012 Athens Community Music Festival

By: Elliot Nicolson
Posted on: Sunday, August 12, 2012

The 14th annual Athens Community Music Festival took place Saturday, Aug. 14, with 34 local bands performing at six uptown venues.

View a photo slideshow and listen to audio from the evening's festivities.

Keeping It Local: Athens Music Fest Returns This Weekend

By: Elliot Nicolson
Posted on: Wednesday, August 8, 2012

This Saturday, Athens will temporarily wake from its summer slumber when 34 local bands raise the volume–and money–for a good cause.

Now in its 14th year, the Athens Community Music Festival will feature over eight hours of homegrown music at six uptown venues.