The door, covered in posters of upcoming shows and indie releases, sat wide open on this sunny, cool April afternoon. People filed in on a steady basis while the music
Camper Van BeethovenCamper Van Beethoven
January 2013, 40 Watt, Athens, Ga. There are certain bands that stand the test of time because they are timeless — and this is easily achieved if you don’t fall
Jesus and Mary ChainJesus and Mary Chain
September 2012, Variety Playhouse, Atlanta, Ga. “It’s fucking amateur night,” snarled (a maybe tipsy?) Jim Reid to the capacity crowd in Atlanta. His band, The Jesus and Mary Chain, was
Guided by VoicesGuided by Voices
September 2012, 40 Watt, Athens, Ga. To the right of the drum kit sat the blue cooler with its never-ending supply. Robert Pollard walked center stage, with a half-empty tequila
Real EstateReal Estate
April 2012, 40 Watt, Athens, Ga. The live show experience is one never to be missed, it’s where you tell if a band really has it or not. With all
Henry RollinsHenry Rollins
March 2012, 40 Watt, Athens, Ga. Henry Rollins needs your approval and he craves your attention. If he doesn’t have it bad things can happen — like having to spend
Lemonheads (Evan Dando)Lemonheads (Evan Dando)
February 2012, 40 Watt, Athens, Ga. I get it. You were in your early 20s and you wrote some great songs in one sitting, so much so that the album