August 2010, 40 Watt, Athens, Ga. “Last time we were at the 40 Watt the only light was a light bulb hanging from the middle of the ceiling,” said Roger
Category: Concerts
Broken BellsBroken Bells
June 2010, 40 Watt, Athens, Ga. There was plenty of promise, I can tell you this much. When it was announced Broken Bells was coming to Athens — marking the
Matt Pond PAMatt Pond PA
May 2010, 40 Watt, Athens, Ga. “It’s hot here,” Matt Pond said early in his set. “But I know I shouldn’t complain, so thank you for the heat, I appreciate
The Hold SteadyThe Hold Steady
May 2010, 40 Watt, Athens, Ga. I can’t understand why The Hold Steady is not a huge band, I can’t. The band writes tight, inventive, crowd-pleasing sing-along songs — they
Band of HorsesBand of Horses
April 2010, 40 Watt, Athens, Ga. Six songs into the set, Band of Horses lead singer Ben Bridwell strapped on a UGA baseball cap, sporting a wild smile on his
Arctic MonkeysArctic Monkeys
April 2010, 40 Watt Club, Athens, Ga. It was a different view from the stage than Alex Turner is used to seeing. Earlier in 2010, Turner and his band Arctic
Camera Obscura Camera Obscura
December 2009, 40 Watt, Atlanta, Ga. It was a telling moment during the encore when Tracyanne Campbell, the lead singer for the brilliant Scottish band Camera Obscura, added an extra