[Photo courtesy of Alice Falkowski]
By Martin Bradesca, Local Music Coordinator
Hey Rock Lobsters! “What’s Going On” is a monthly news series acting as a one-stop shop for all upcoming events related to the Athens music scene: this includes concerts, fundraisers, gigs at bars, coffee shops or DIY venues and more. Be sure to check back weekly, as this article will be routinely updated with more events!
“Shampoo for the Monks / Hourglass / Jone & the Hissyfits”
Artists: Shampoo for the Monks (Indie Rock), Hourglass (Indie Rock), Jone & the Hissyfits (Punk Rock)
Date: October 3
Time: 10pm
Cover: $8
Location: Casa Nueva
Shampoo for the Monks bring an exciting night of indie rock to Casa Nueva, starting off this October of music.
Artists: Teeth Marks (Indie Rock), 1333 (Alternative Rock), Dewey (Alternative Rock)
Date: October 16
Time: Doors at 8pm. Music at 9pm.
Cover: $8 (21+), $11 (under 21)
Location: The Union
Join Columbus natives Teeth Marks for a night of intense rock supported by Athens’ 1333, and new Athens band Dewey.
“Villagerrr / Sour Fiction / Learner”
Artists: Villagerrr (Acoustic Duo), Sour Fiction (Folk Rock), Learner (Indie Rock)
Date: October 17
Time: Doors at 8pm. Music at 9pm.
Cover: $10 (21+), $13 (under 21)
Location: The Union
Featuring a relaxing blend of folk and indie rock, Columbus bands Villagerrr and Sour Fiction are joined by locals Learner to bring a night of music to the city of Athens.
Artists: False Teeth (Dog Funk), The Zeitgeist (Indie Psych), Futz (Emo, Shoegaze)
Date: October 18
Time: Music at 7:30pm
Cover: $5 – Suggested donation
Location: The Factory (DIY Venue)
The Factory, a new Athens DIY venue, opens its doors with a hefty display from Cleveland natives False Teeth, well-revered now in the Athens scene. House band The Zeitgeist has been on a rampage around Athens recently. Finally, Futz open the night with a chaotic live show.
“The Laughing Chimes / Blackstar / Reaper on Red / Twerp“
Artists: The Laughing Chimes (Jangle Pop), Blackstar (Experimental Rock), Reaper on Red (Experimental Rock), Twerp (Egg Punk)
Date: October 24th
Time: Doors at 8pm. Music at 9pm.
Cover: $8 (21+), $11 (under 21)
Location: The Union
Local heroes The Laughing Chimes host a night of interesting and experimental rock featuring hints of new wave, jangle, and even egg punk from Twerp.
“Athens Block Party/Brick City Showcase“
Artists: Hxnnah (R&B), Ananke (Indie/Post-Rock), Voxglove (Dreamy Psych), Space Kid (Garage Rock)
Date: October 25th
Time: Music at 5:45 pm
Cover: No cover
Location: Athens Block Party
Ohio University’s student run record label is showing off its newly signed artists to open up Athen’s annual Halloween block party.
“ACRN x WIMI Halloween Bash“
Artists: Hourglass (Alt-Indie Rock), Bugsley (Dream Pop), Zappers (Progressive Rock), Wujeria (Atmospheric Goth)
Date: October 30th
Time: Doors at 8pm. Music at 9pm.
Cover: $8 (21+), $11 (under 21)
Location: The Union
ACRN and Women in the Music Industry (WIMI) have collaborated to celebrate local and touring women-led acts. Locals Hourglass, a new fixture in the Athens scene, will open the night with Alt-Indie Rock. Cincinatti’s Bugsley bring their dreamy tunes to the stage followed by the ferocious and varied Prog rock from locals Zappers. Finally, Wujeria, a solo project from Dayton will feature atmospheric and gloomy electronic grooves to close the night.
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