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,…
Category: Previews
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…
Preview: Immaculate Misconception, Style$tar, Wished Bone, Zach Fuller / Feb. 6 / The Bat Lounge
By Nichole Moorman, Contributor The Bat Lounge will give Athens quite the show Saturday, Feb. 6th, with an array of folk, pop, and punk bands looking for a good time. Immaculate Misconception is a folk punk band from Milwaukee, playing Athens for the first time. The band hails from Wisconsin’s DIY scenes, and after several moves, includes…
Preview: Leggy, The Bijous, Cross Country, Space Buns Forever / Feb. 4 / The Smiling Skull Saloon
By Jennifer Castaneda, Contributor To kick off ACRN Media’s first February show, Leggy, The Bijous, Cross Country and Space Buns Forever will be sweeping you off your feet this Thursday night at The Smiling Skull Saloon for a great night filled with dancing and crying. Based in Cincinnati, Leggy is a lush punk band on the rise. They played their first few shows in…
Preview: Machine Girl, The Obsessives, Rollergirl, Shannon and The Tunnels / Feb. 1 / The Bat Lounge
By Jennifer Castaneda, Contributor Not to state the obvious, but Mondays are a drag; you’re tired, dreading going back to class and already counting down the days until Friday rolls around. Start your week off on a bearable note by coming on down to the Bat Lounge this Monday night to see some great acts. ACRN had the…
Preview: Honey, Wished Bone, Wasted Champs / Jan. 30 / The Hardcore House of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
By Devon Hannan, Contributor The Hardcore House of Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been known to welcome bands of many genres. In fact, the lineup for this upcoming Saturday is proof. This eclectic combination could be exactly what you need to unwind, hang out, and taste what the scene has to offer. Headlining the show is Honey,…
