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The band's founding members, Ryan Steffes and Ethan Langston, met in Athens, GA during their first year attending the University of Georgia in 2013. Steffes had lined up an opening gig at the local Athens venue "New Earth Music Hall" (now called Live Wire Athens) and put together a band to back him up which included Ethan Langston and Ally Brady. [2]
The music of Athens, Georgia includes a wide variety of popular music and was an important part of the early evolution of alternative rock and new wave. [1] The city is well known as the home of chart-topping bands like R.E.M., Widespread Panic, The B-52's, and several long-time indie rock groups. [1]
Georgia Theatre is a live music venue and event space in Athens, Georgia. National and local acts across all genres have performed at the Theatre, including rock, folk, country, indie, alternative, hip hop and electronic. The venue is on the Athens Music History Walking Tour sponsored by the Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau.
(L-R) Jackie Payne and his wife, Miriam, celebrate his Athens Music Walk of Fame plaque in downtown Athens, Ga. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. Miriam was the inspiration for Jackie's 1965 song "I'll ...
New York City The Ritz: The Individuals: May 2, 1983 Blacksburg: After Dark Not Shakespeare May 3, 1983 Raleigh: The Pier Rick Rock May 4, 1983 Blowing Rock: P.B. Scott's Music Hall — May 6, 1983 Davidson: Love Auditorium: 86 May 7, 1983 Atlanta: Agora Ballroom — May 8, 1983 Fox Theatre — May 9, 1983 Athens: 40 Watt Club — May 18, 1983 ...
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Along with CBGB, the Whisky a Go Go, and selected others, it was instrumental in launching American punk rock and new wave music. [1] [2] The 40 Watt Club was the primary performance space for numerous "Athens bands", including Pylon, R.E.M., Love Tractor, Dreams So Real, Guadalcanal Diary, The Primates, Modern Skirts, and others.
The Athens-born band, which formed in 1980 and disbanded in 2011, has won three Grammys including, Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Best Music Video, Short Form in 1991 for ...