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The Super Bowl’s biggest moments, beyond the touchdowns
LOS ANGELES (NPR) — The Los Angeles Rams weren’t the only big winners in Sunday’s Super Bowl against the Cincinnati Bengals. Other standouts including a halftime show by rap royalty… Read More
Meat Loaf, Grammy-winning singer famous for ‘I’d Do Anything For Love,’ dies at 74
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Meat Loaf, the Grammy-winning American singer and actor, has died at the age of 74. An official announcement was posted to his Facebook page early Friday… Read More
An album made entirely of endangered bird sounds beat Taylor Swift on a top 50 chart
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — For most of December, Adele had the top-selling album in Australia, followed by Ed Sheeran, and then there was a collection of absolute bangers that took… Read More
The Grammys are postponed and Sundance is moved online because of omicron surge
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — It’s official. The 64th annual Grammy Awards are postponed and the Sundance Film Festival has been moved online. A joint statement on Wednesday by the Recording… Read More
Watch Jazz Night in America’s tribute to the icons lost in 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — If the last two years have taught us anything, it would have to be finding a (shaky, perhaps) balance between celebrating life while continuing to grieve…. Read More
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music’s Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It’s the… Read More
Here are NPR’s top 10 classical albums of 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The opening lines of Franz Schubert’s song “An die Musik,” his love letter to music from 1817, speaks of personal troubles, of being “caught in life’s… Read More
Outdoor Concert Series: Under the Elms
It’s back! The outdoor concert event series, Under the Elms, resumes June 16, 23 & 30, all at 7 PM beside Memorial Auditorium on Ohio University’s campus green! Bring you… Read More
Help On The Way For Struggling Performing Arts Groups, Theatres
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Columbus Museum of Art has announced it was laying off 39 employees and slashing their budget due to money lost during coronavirus. It’s the… Read More
Country Rocker And Fiddler Charlie Daniels Dies At Age 83
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… Read More
Bill Withers, Singer-Songwriter Of ‘Ain’t No Sunshine,’ Has Died At Age 81
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… 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… Read More
How The Brain Teases Apart A Song’s Words And Music
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.
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… 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… 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… Read More
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… Read More
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… 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… 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… Read More
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… 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… Read More