Watching Jeff Mangum sing is entertainment enough. His unblinking eyes remain focused — even a bit crazed — in a fit of stern concentration. Sitting square at center stage, he
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January 2012, 40 Watt, Athens, Ga. John Darnielle stunk, and he knew it. “I’ve been wearing this shirt for nine days, and I smell worse than a pig,” the affable
Bob MouldBob Mould
October 2011, 40 Watt, Athens, Ga. The power of a performer is what they accomplish when the spotlight is solely on them, away from fancy machines or other musicians to
Matthew SweetMatthew Sweet
October 2011, 40 Watt, Athens, Ga. There’s a series of recent shows where bands with classic albums are playing those classic albums front to back. I’ve been to a few
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There’s a story I tell when people ask me who my favorite band is. “Well,” I begin, “there was a time in the early ’80s where I couldn’t get enough
ReptarReptar
June 2011, 40 Watt, Athens, Ga. A band is created every day in Athens, there are hundreds and hundreds in town, and while many die before they ever get started,
Flaming LipsFlaming Lips
May 2011, Tabernacle, Atlanta, Ga. I’ve been to plenty of shows — my first concert was in 1982 — so I’ve been witness to many memorable musical moments. But I’ve