By Nolan Simmons, Contributor Photo by: Falloutfest/Facebook OK Athens, picture this: you’re crammed above a bar with 400 of your newest best friends. You finally feel comfortable enough to break out your inner high school punk side again, and it is back with a vengeance. The lights are dim, the stage is lit, and you’re…
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Preview: ACRN Prom with Scary Balance, Chris Farren and Adult Mom / February 10 / The Union
By Devon Hannan, Editorial Director Let’s be honest. We are all music nerds here at ACRN. And the majority of us didn’t get a date to the high school prom. We were too busy cozying up with Modest Mouse and our dashing good looks hadn’t quite hit yet. If we did manage to get a…
Nelsonville Music Festival: An Athens County Gem
By Claire Klodell, Staff Writer An endless mirage of cornfields, pro-life billboards and the iconic “Hell is Real” sign is what the typical drive through southern Ohio looks like. For a few days during June, however, there is an ending destination which makes the road trip slightly more eventful. This is a major understatement; Nelsonville…
Preview: Signals Midwest, Admiral Phantom, Maybe Eventually, It’s Alright / Sept. 30 / Shewolf Haus
By Tanner Bidish, Contributor It’s been roughly a week since Fall began, and while that means the days are cooling down, things are just heating up this Friday at Shewolf Haus. Headlining the evening are the indie-punks of Signals Midwest. They’ll be accompanied by fellow Clevelanders, Admiral Phantom, It’s Alright, and the Athens duo, Maybe Eventually….
Preview: Dandelion Hunter, Ulysses, Wasted Champs, Madeline Toerne / Sept. 9 / Shewolf Haus
By Tori Ullmann, Contributor A display of great music with moody undertones. A positive environment with open-minded people; a long-awaited homecoming; a gathering of friends; a gig. Where will this spectacular event take place, you ask? How can you be a part of this metaphorical family reunion of the century? Come out to Shewolf Haus on Friday, donation in hand,…
Preview: Show Me The Body, Rader, Cursed Path, Wasted Champs / Sept. 10 / The Hardcore House of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
By Claire Klodell, Contributor Before the third week of classes drives you into an existential crisis, cancel all of your plans for this Saturday night; head over to The RBG and spend less money than you were initially planning on. You can catch four killer bands for only $5, which is less than almost any…
Preview: Pinegrove, Palm, Warehouse, Wished Bone / Mar. 12 / Galbreath Chapel
By Carter Hickman, Contributor The only thing better than warm weather is warm weather and rock ‘n’ roll, baby. On March 12, there might not be blue skies in Athens, but there will definitely be some great rockers in town. The show will feature a little bit of freaky folk, some art rock, a taste of…
Preview: Union Fire, DUNE, Druid / Mar. 4 / Casa Nueva
By Jennifer Castaneda, Contributor What better way is there to spend a spring break night in Athens than heading out to Casa Nueva and enjoying a night filled with soulful, psychedelic rock? Musicians, who love Athens, coming together to play a show is the definition of Athens life. Black Spyral Dancer is returning to the stage in Athens as…
Preview: Scripps Visiting Artists Series Hosts Sharon Van Etten / Feb. 19 / Glidden Music Hall
By Nichole Moorman, Contributor The Ohio University Women in Music Industry (WIMI) organization, along with Scripps and the School of Media Arts and Studies, are bringing Sharon Van Etten to campus for an interview, in which Van Etten will discuss her journey and how she has built a career on her own terms. Van Etten is one of many artists…
Preview: Crooked Spines, Wished Bone, Mungbean / Feb. 19 / The Garden
By Jennifer Castaneda, Contributor Art and music are coming together Friday night to raise money for the Ohio University Graphic Design Thesis Exhibition, taking place in March. With Athens being home to many creative masterminds, this is an epic show that cannot be missed, especially not with the impressive lineup for the night. Crooked Spines will…
Preview: Water Witches, Wished Bone, Julia Martin, JJ Reed / Feb. 14 / The Smiling Skull Saloon
By Jennifer Castaneda, Contributor Do you find yourself feeling lonely? Maybe a tad bitter? Or perhaps you’re feeling nostalgic of when all of your friends were single, instead of it just being you? Head out to the the Smiling Skull Saloon, which has been turned into “a safe haven for the broken hearted” by the…
DATE AUCTION Preview: Aye Nako, Didi, Wished Bone, Madeline Toerne / Feb. 12 / The Smiling Skull Saloon
By Devon Hannan, Contributor Progressiveness, activism, DIY, and great sounds. What do these things have in common? They are all themes expressed by the bands and artists playing at The Smiling Skull Saloon this Friday. That being said, come out and support the music that supports you. In addition to the impressive lineup made up…
