New Internet Station Spotlights Ohio Musicians

By: Marlena Scott
Posted on: Tuesday, June 9, 2015

A new source for local music has popped up in the form of an internet-only radio station. Upon visiting ohiohomegrownradio.com, visitors are greeted with a 24/7 audio stream featuring nothing but regional talent. Introducing listeners to quality “homegrown” music has been the station’s goal from the start, according to co-founder John Vince. Vince became acquainted… Read More

Finding His Place: Athens’ Matt Moore Releases Long-Awaited Debut

By: Marlena Scott
Posted on: Tuesday, April 28, 2015

“My first two years of college, I really didn’t enjoy the town, or the scene, or any of the students. But there was one night in particular that I’ll never forget when it all changed.” It was Good Friday in 2009 when local musician Matt Moore found his place in Athens. He was strolling down… Read More

OU Lit Fest Returns this Week; Former Poet Laureate Among Speakers

By: Marlena Scott
Posted on: Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Some of the nation’s top literary figures, including a former U.S. Poet Laureate, are visiting Athens this week for the 30th annual Spring Literary Festival, hosted by the Creative Writing Program at Ohio University. The event, which takes place this Wednesday through Friday at Baker Center and Alden Library, is a change of pace from… Read More

Mighty Fine: Mae Klingler Discusses Debut Album, OU Roots

By: Marlena Scott
Posted on: Friday, February 20, 2015

Upon a click to Mae Klingler’s website, visitors are greeted with a pleasing yellow background and a clean, intricate doodle of an enormous tree, complete with birds, clouds and a small sun. Her voice rings in, sweet as honeysuckle. The lyrics of “Dragons” are imaginative and inspiring, building with sound as a poppy rhythm picks… Read More

Everybody Dance Now: OU Theater Presents “Marathon ’33” (PHOTOS)

By: Marlena Scott
Posted on: Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Ohio University’s Theater Division is about to present its third show of the season: Marathon ’33, a unique and rarely performed piece by June Havoc, directed by Ohio University graduate student Aurora Held. Held was required to look for material to direct during the second year of her three-year Master’s degree program. After extensive searching,… Read More

Benefest IV To Raise Funds For Gathering Place, Stuart’s Opera House

By: Marlena Scott
Posted on: Wednesday, December 3, 2014

'Tis the season for giving, and once again, Athens musicians are coming together to show support for local causes.

Hot on the heels of last weekend's benefit for Union Street employees, a dozen local bands are scheduled to perform at the fourth annual Benefest, a three-day festival set up to raise funds for The Gathering Place and the Stuart's Opera House After-School Music Program.

Keesey’s “Dyin’ Town” Reflects On Rural Ohio Upbringing

By: Marlena Scott
Posted on: Thursday, October 23, 2014

Athens County is well known as a hotbed of musical activity, with dozens of local bands releasing CDs and downloadable tracks on a regular basis. But few area songwriters have captured the feel of the region as well as Chris Keesey on his debut EP Dyin' Town.

The former drummer-turned guitarist/songwriter assembled an local all-star lineup for his first CD, featuring songs about his rural Ohio upbringing.

VIDEO: Hocktoberfest 2014

By: Marlena Scott
Posted on: Friday, October 10, 2014

The second annual Hocktoberfest was held Oct. 4, 2014 at Robbins Crossing, located on the campus of Hocking College. The festival, sponsored by Rocky Brands and Hocking College, featured a full day of entertainment, outdoor skill demonstrations and hands-on activities. Video produced by Marlena Scott.

VIDEO: Quiet Life Visits Stuart’s Opera House

By: Marlena Scott
Posted on: Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Stuart’s Opera House closed out its Free Summer Concert Series on Sept. 26 with a show from Portland, Oregon band Quiet Life. WOUB’s Marlena Scott caught up with Quiet Life front man Sean Spellman and filmed part of the band’s set.

Indie Music Spotlighted at 2014 Hocktoberfest

By: Cheyanne Skaggs, Marlena Scott
Posted on: Wednesday, October 1, 2014

There's no shortage of fall festivals in Southeast Ohio, especially this weekend. But there's only one area festival featuring many of today's best indie musicians (not to mention lumberjacks, bull riding, Columbus Zoo animals and fireworks): The second annual Hocktoberfest, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 4 at Hocking College.

Sponsored by Rocky Brands and Hocking College, the free day-long fest is offering a jam-packed schedule of entertainment, including several notable up-and-coming bands.

VIDEO: Aquabear County Fair At Haffa’s Records

By: Marlena Scott
Posted on: Thursday, September 11, 2014

Haffa’s Records transformed into a concert venue on Saturday, Sept. 6 when Aquabear Legion moved its 8th annual County Fair activities across West Union Street for the afternoon. The two-day event, mostly held at The Union Bar & Grill in Athens, featured more than a dozen acts from around Ohio. Saturday afternoon’s show included Athens… Read More

The Bear Is Back: Ohio Music Celebrated At 8th Annual Aquabear County Fair

By: Marlena Scott
Posted on: Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Aquabear Legion’s dedication to spreading the Ohio music gospel continues this weekend as the Aquabear County Fair returns for an eighth year.

The event, which features 15 acts from Athens and around the state, takes place this Friday and Saturday at The Union Bar & Grill, with a Saturday afternoon in-store show at Haffa's Records.