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Harry Potter had a "Room of Necessity" that magically transformed into whatever he needed whenever he needed it. Athens musicians have one too - Nuci's Space. A concert venue, practice space, library, coffeehouse and counseling facility, Nuci's Space serves as a resource and support center assisting Athens musicians. … 2 Comments
Despite being a competent college town, Syracuse, N.Y., isn't exactly a harmonious haven for a young and thriving music scene - until last year. Like a phoenix from the ashes rose Ra Ra Riot, roping up renown for its Arcade Fire-like fury and fresh perspective on poignant pop rock. … 0 Comments
Patterson Hood Drive-By TruckersQ: What made you become involved with Nuci's? A: I've been involved pretty much since it opened. When I heard what Linda was doing, I tried to get involved as far as raising money and awareness. And I benefited personally. [Drive-By Truckers] rehearsed for [its] last tour there. … 0 Comments
'Michael Clayton' Drama Rating: R Starring: George Clooney, Sydney Pollack and Tom Wilkinson Michael Clayton (Clooney) handles the dirty work for a massive New York law firm, and his new task is his most challenging yet. The lead attorney (Wilkinson) in a slam-dunk case has a meltdown and sabotages evidence due to his guilt. … 0 Comments
'INTO THE WILD' SOUNDTRACK In the now-playing film adaptation of Jon Krakauer's "Into The Wild," writer/director Sean Penn depicts a saga of treading into uncharted territory for the sake of a self-awakening. Hand-in-hand is the film's soundtrack, fully scored with solo songs by Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, in which he takes a musical journey into his unknown, akin to the film's protagonist Christopher McCandless. … 1 Comment
Five years ago a tradition began honoring Daniel Pearl, an American journalist captured and killed in Pakistan in 2002. Pearl was also a musician, and his many musical friends started the Daniel Pearl World Music Days, where bands across the globe participate in concerts honoring Pearl and the idea of humanity all around the world. … 3 Comments
THURSDAY October 11 "John Lennon Birthday Celebration" Abbey Road Live 40 Watt. 9 p.m. $10. Fresh Drum Fingers, Sidewalk the Relic Caledonia. 10 p.m. $5. Catawba, Meghann Jordan Flicker. Will Hodges Allen's Bar & Grill. 7 p.m. Free. Del tha Funkee Homosapien, Devin the Dude, Bukue One, The Coughee Brothaz Georgia Theatre. … 0 Comments
Multi-stage, multi-day music festivals are nothing new to the Southeast, but one newcomer to the scene boasts something that puts it in a category all its own - it's green. "I feel that businesses have a social responsibility to do things as green as possible," said Nicolas Bouckaert, festival director of Atlanta's brand new Echo Project. … 0 Comments
The 10 most played albums on 90.5 fm: 1. Animal Collective - Strawberry Jam (Domino) 2. Caribou - Andorra (Merge) 3. Les Savy Fav - Let's Stay Friends (Frenchkiss) 4. Angels of Light - We Are Him (Young God) 5. Magik Markers - Boss (Ecstatic Peace!) 6. Arthur & Yu - In Camera (Hardly Art) 7. … 0 Comments
In response to a culture fascinated with the idea of outer space, English artist David Bowie released the space-themed glam-rock album "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars." … 3 Comments
Away from the clear glass paneling and radio switchboards in Memorial Hall, Wilbur Herrington took a seat in his office chair. Thirty-five years ago, Herrington flipped the switch on WUOG. In a bittersweet coincidence, the station's 35th anniversary also marks his retirement. … 0 Comments
A lot of organizations might do something special on their 25th or 50th year, but for Mary Beth Ross celebrating WUOG's 35th anniversary meant getting a formal take on the radio station's history. In that spirit, the University radio station has created an audio documentary of its history by interviewing alumni and getting their stories from when they were employees. … 0 Comments
Emerson Dameron WUOG Alumnus Emerson Dameron left WUOG to co-found the Chicago Undergro-und Library, an online archive of self and small press-published works in Chicago that, if left to major publishing companies and libraries, would go unread. Dameron also works as publicist for fellow WUOG alumnus DJ Danger Mouse, better known as one-half of Grammy-award winning pop music duo Gnarls Barkley. … 0 Comments
Editor's Note: This review is based on a pre-release viewing at the Cannes Film Festival in May. Certain scenes may vary in the U.S. release. Any film beginning with Eva Mendes pleasuring herself on a couch has to be a good one, right? "We Own the Night" uses this device of exploitation to entice the audience at its outset. … 0 Comments
