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Annual Townes Van Zandt Tribute to benefit WOUB
Now in its third year, the annual Townes Van Zandt Tribute to benefit WOUB will be held March 15 at The Union in Athens. Host Lou Poster will welcome performers… Read More
The Freak Show
The Freak Show is a vintage and art market happening at The Union January 21st from 12-7pm. There will be 10+ vendors selling local art, vintage, jewelry and so much… Read More
WOUB Soundwaves: Wished Bone at The Union
By: Emily Votaw
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Ashley Rhodus, performing as Wished Bone, delivered a haunting blend of low-fi yet lush psychedelic folk for WOUB at The Union. Wished Bone has been releasing… Read More
WOUB Soundwaves: Toecutter at The Union
By: Emily Votaw
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – WOUB captured an electrifying performance by Athens-based experimental rockers Toecutter at The Union just weeks before the band played the prestigious 2023 Nelsonville Music Festival. Emerging in… Read More
Ralph White and Washboard Hank play The Union June 18
ATHENS, Ohio – Ralph White (ATX, Bad Livers), the Caitlin Kraus Band, and Jerrod & Bailey play The Union (18 W. Union St.) June 18. Here’s more on Ralph White:… Read More
The Voodoo Birds come full circle with May 20 reunion at The Union
By: Emily Votaw
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – In 1990, The Voodoo Birds were accustomed to playing open mic nights and performing for disinterested audiences. Fast forward three years and the ambitious group of… Read More
Townes Van Zandt tribute set for March 11 to benefit WOUB
ATHENS, Ohio – Saturday, March 11 The Union (18 W. Union St.) hosts TVZ Night, a tribute to Townes Van Zandt. Performers include Chris Biester, Lou Poster, Megan Bee, Caitlin… Read More
The Laughing Chimes, Lavandula, and more perform tributes this weekend to raise money for the Athens County Humane Society
By: Emily Votaw
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – After members of local psychedelic rock group Lavandula saw their friends play a Smashing Pumpkins tribute at last year’s Big Cover Up at The Union, they… Read More
TVZ Night: Tribute to Townes Van Zandt
A tribute to Townes Van Zandt Saturday, March 11 at The Union (18 W. Union St.) Including performances by Chris Biester, Lou Poster, Megan Bee, Caitlin Krause, Jake Dunn, Benji… Read More
Any Colour: Celebrating the Music of Pink Floyd – A full performance of “Dark Side of the Moon”
ANY COLOUR (celebrating the music of Pink Floyd) Doors open at 8 p.m. // $12 cover
THE 24TH INSTALLMENT OF THE BIG COVER-UP AT THE UNION
FRIDAY MARCH 3RD AND SATURDAY MARCH 4TH BLACKOUT PRESENTS: THE 24TH INSTALLMENT OF THE BIG COVER-UP TONS OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL ACTS PLAYING TRIBUTE SETS ALL WEEKEND LONG! PROCEEDS BENEFIT… Read More
Trivia Night at The Union
Trivia Night at The Union: Trivia at 9 p.m. Doors at 8 p.m. It’s Free. Downstairs open at 4
TENCI / Big Fat Head at The Union
TENCI (Keeled Scales Records / Chicago) with special guests Big Fat Head, and Javi at The Union, on January 21st at 8 pm. $10/$12
DANA / TEENAGE / PHARO RARO/ BRANDON REISIG
DANA at THE UNION w/ Teenage, Pharo Raro and Brandon Reisig Doors at 8pm!
Joey Hebdo of The Muswell Villebillies speaks on the unique legacy of The Kinks with WOUB Culture a few days ahead of Jan. 7 Athens show
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB Digital · Joey Hebdo of The Muswell Villebillies talks about The Kinks with WOUB Culture The Kinks are, technically, a “British Invasion” band. That is — if one is… Read More
The Union Announces Weekend Shows Will Be Rescheduled
Last night The Union announced that it would be postponing the shows they had planned for the weekend (The Wingnuts, The Infinite Improbability Drive Tomorrow Daily, and Boy Jorts) and… Read More
Speaking With Brendan Canty of The Messthetics
By: Emily Votaw
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On Friday, December 13, The Messthetics, an explosive avant-jazz trio with none other than Brendan Canty and Joe Lally of Fugazi serving as their rhythm section, will perform at The… Read More
9th Annual Benefest Returns to The Union Dec. 6-7
Benefest, an annual fundraiser supporting local non-profits The Gathering Place and Stuart’s Opera House Afterschool Music Program, returns to The Union this December. WLCI and the Hocking College Music Management… Read More
Speaking With Wreckless Eric
By: Emily Votaw
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When Eric Goulden (known primarily as Wreckless Eric) answers my phone call on a Wednesday afternoon, he answers the phone as though I’m a fellow human being, which is a… Read More
Mdou Moctar Headed to The Union Oct. 1
By: Emily Votaw
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As Saharan rock grows in popularity, innovative Tuareg guitarist Mdou Moctar continues to create unique music that is finding a large, enthusiastic global audience. On Tuesday, October 1, Mdou Moctar… Read More
Athens Community Arts & Music Festival Set For Aug. 17
The annual Athens Community Arts and Music Festival will be a celebration of the arts on West Union Street between Congress and Court Streets in Athens, OH! The ACAMF features… Read More
Blackoutfest XXIII at The Union July 25-27
By: Emily Votaw
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Blackoutfest XXIII (The Wedding Edition) will take place Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27 at The Union. WOUB’s Emily Votaw spoke to Taung Child and The Wastemen about performing… Read More
Celebrate the Life of Ivan Faske and the Legend of Swanky’s June 15
By: Emily Votaw
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On Saturday, June 15, The Union will host a celebration of the life of Ivan Faske, the legendary owner of the beloved Athens ’70s-’80s bar and nightlife venue Swanky’s. Faske… Read More