The Athens Music Scene

Our Music Venues, Dance Clubs and Other Hot Spots

originally published August 8, 2008

They say if you throw a rock downtown, chances are, you'll hit a musician. While Flagpole doesn't condone stoning, the truth is Athens is absolutely jam-packed with artists. Your server, your bartender - he/she is most likely in a band or two. Each semester a fresh batch of students enrolls at UGA eager to be part of our reputable music scene. Even more established artists often re-locate here, drawn to the supportive nature of our music community. Thanks to the trailblazing of bands like R.E.M., The B-52s, Widespread Panic and Of Montreal, Athens has increasingly become a magnet for talent.

All those bands means diverse sounds and lots of thriving music venues! In fact, almost every bar, restaurant and café in town hosts bands from time to time. Here we've listed the mainstay clubs, plus some of the other hotspots that don't primarily exist as a music venue, but feature live music somewhat regularly. Be prepared for late nights, as the opening acts at most shows don't start until 10 p.m. For a complete list of live music, check the comprehensive calendar section in the Flagpole each week or online at www.flagpole.com/Calendar.

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