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Country Rocker And Fiddler Charlie Daniels Dies At Age 83
By: Associated Press
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country music firebrand and fiddler Charlie Daniels, who had a hit with “Devil Went Down to Georgia,” has died at age 83. A statement from his publicist said the Country Music Hall of Famer died Monday due to a stroke. Daniels, a singer, guitarist and fiddler, started out as a session… Read More
Bill Withers, Singer-Songwriter Of ‘Ain’t No Sunshine,’ Has Died At Age 81
By: Anastasia Tsioulcas | NPR
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The soulful artist behind a number of 1970s hits died Monday of heart disease. He created all of his hits in a 14-year recording career before walking away from the music business.
Finale Drum Circle & Music Jam at Arts West
A night of drumming & dancing, open to all levels & ages. The circle is not limited to drums. Any and all acoustic instruments are welcome. Put the worry of your days away and become one with the rhythm. Whether you drum, dance or just listen and take it in, there is a place here… Read More
3rd Thursday Square Dance Social & Jam at Arts West
Caller Joe Burdock and band the Possum Queens will offer an evening of lively old time music. All levels welcome. No partner needed. Come dance or stop in just to listen. Bring friends, a good attitude & a beverage of choice (with valid 21+ ID). Open String Jam at 6pm, followed by Dancing 7-9pm. $6… Read More
1st Thursday Old Time String Jam
A beginners’ style slow string jam with a special guest “leader” each month. March’s guest is local musician, Morgan Hager. She plays fiddle, guitar and banjo and specializes in fiddle tunes and waltzes from West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. Bring your own instrument or borrow one from the musical lending library. All levels & ages… Read More
Athens Noise Show / installment two
Sounds, drones, noises, notes, music and other weird stuff, with performances by Weedghost, Dinner of Swords, David Colagiovanni, Robert McClure, Noise_MF, and more. $5 suggested donation / bring some food to share. Presented by the Municipal Endowment for the Sonic Arts and Aquabear Legion.
How The Brain Teases Apart A Song’s Words And Music
By: Jon Hamilton | NPR
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Brain scans show that when people listen to songs, an area in the left hemisphere decodes speech-like sounds while one on the right processes musical information.
Drum & Music Jam at Arts West
A night of drumming and dancing, open to all levels and ages. The circle is not limited to drums. Any and all acoustic instruments are welcome. Put the worry of your days away and become one with the rhythm. Whether you drum, dance or just listen and take it in, there is a place here… Read More
Third Thursday Square Dance Social & Jam at Arts West
Caller Joe Burdock and local musicians will offer an evening of lively old time music. All levels welcome. No partner needed. Come dance or stop in just to listen. Bring friends, a good attitude & an adult beverage of your choice (with valid 21+ ID). Open String Jam at 6pm, followed by Dancing 7-9pm.
Greg Bikowski returns to Little Fish
Greg is a singer/songwriter, guitarist, and bassist from Athens, Ohio. He plays, writes and sings the Blues, Americana, Rock, Jazz, Folk, and Country music.
1st Thursday Old Time String Jam at Arts West
A beginners’ style slow string jam with a special guest leader each month. Local musicians, Hilarie and Mark Burhans will be leading the way for February’s jam. They’re knowledgeable about many instruments, they’ve toured nationally with their various bands and have taught music lessons for many years. Bring your own instrument or borrow one from… Read More
TreeWater Initiative Benefit at Arts West
An evening of music and entertainment to raise funds for the Treewater Initiative, a nonprofit started by long-time Athens resident, Jeannie Amash, dedicated to planting trees in Gaza. Hosted by Lawrence Greene and the Ugata Drummers, with featured artists Marley Mekind, Elisabeth Weems, Natrix (Yazz Garcia) and Ron Jae. Jeannie is an American born daughter… Read More
Winter Front & Center Kids’ Open Stage at Arts West
Features a special guest musician performance and Q&A, followed by school-age children’s open stage. The winter special guest is singer/songwriter, Adam Remnant! Adam will play a few songs and field questions from the audience. Then the stage will be opened up for any local school-age musicians who wish to share a tune, whether vocal or… Read More
ReUse on Union December Open House
Come on out to our holiday Open House 12-5 Saturday, December 21st! We will be featuring all our consignment artists’ talent. Many will be in attendance, and will have brought in lots of new goodies to peruse – come enjoy refreshments and shop for locally made gifts! Live music on site – stay tuned for… Read More
Third Thursday Square Dance Social & Jam at Arts West
Caller Joe Burdock and musicians Matt McElroy & Friends will offer an evening of lively old time music. No Experience or Partner Needed. Bring friends, a good attitude & an adult beverage of your choice (with valid 21+ ID). Open String Jam at 6pm, followed by Dancing at 7pm.
Christmas Open House At Ross County Historical Society
You are invited to our 2019 Christmas Open House! Featuring our one-of-a-kind Christmas tree decorated with hundreds of hand-cut paper ornaments by local Scherenschnitte artist Bonnie Grove, and a charming Victorian Christmas parlor with late 19th and early 20th century holiday decorations and toys. You can also enjoy our permanent exhibits, “Toys from the… Read More
Liz Shaw Student Recital at Arts West
A Music Student Holiday Concert. Join Liz Shaw and her music students, ages 5-18. Holiday tunes will be performed on piano, violin, guitar, banjo, and ukulele. A reception will follow the concert. Donations for Arts West will be accepted.
Winter Solstice Drum Jam at Arts West
A night of drumming and dancing, open to all levels and ages. The circle is not limited to drums. Flow artists as well as any and all acoustic instruments are welcome. Instruments are available to borrow! Kids are welcome. Bring your own snacks or beverages (plus I.D. if applicable). $5-$10 Suggested Donation.
Stars, Astronomy, & Travel Beyond, an S.A.T.B. Choir Concert at Arts West
Join us for a musical journey to the stars! A benefit for the John Glenn Astronomy Park, presented by SATB: a different kind of choir. SATB’s mission is to create powerful and inspiring music in partnerhsip with social justice organizations to bring support and awareness to their causes. The astronomy park is dedicated to sparking… Read More
1st Thursday Old Time String Jam at Arts West
In the parking lot or basement of Arts West depending on the weather, a beginners’ style slow string jam with a guest “leader” each month. December’s guest, local musician, Morgan Hager, specializes in fiddle tunes and waltzes from West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. She plays fiddle, guitar and banjo. Bring an instrument or borrow one… Read More
3rd Thursday Square Dance Social & Jam at Arts West
Caller T-Claw from Elkins, WV, and band, The Corndoggers will offer an evening of lively old time music. No Experience or Partner Needed. Bring friends, a good attitude & beverage of choice (with valid 21+ ID as needed). Open String Jam at 6pm, followed by Dancing at 7pm.
Gaelynn Lea Special Performance at Arts West
Presented by OU Performing Arts Series & Arts West Free and Open to the Public Doors Open at 6pm “Velvet Underground meets Little House on the Prairie.” (Jeremy Ylvisaker)Gaelynn Lea won NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest in 2016, and has been on the road ever since playing her unique mix of haunting original songs and… Read More
1st Thursday Old Time String Jam at Arts West
In the parking lot or basement of Arts West depending on the weather, a beginners’ style slow string jam with a special guest “leader” each month. November’s jam leaders are Hilarie and Mark Burhans, local musicians extraordinaire, with plenty of expertise to share. They’re knowledgable about many instruments, they’ve toured nationally with their various bands… Read More
Kathy Mattea Named WVU Distinguished Artist in Residence
By: Associated Press
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Country singer Kathy Mattea will be coaching music students at West Virginia University. The university says in a news release that the Cross Lanes native has been named a distinguished artist in residence in the School of Music for the 2019-20 academic year. The statement says the two-time Grammy Award winner… Read More
American Icons: ‘96 Tears’
By: Jocelyn Gonzales I PRI, Pedro Rafael Rosado I PRI
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How a group of Mexican American teenagers in the 1960s may have spawned punk rock.