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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Open Map Address Phone map 285 W. Washington St.
Athens, GA 30601706-549-7871 -
Open Map Address Phone map 50 Gaines School Rd.
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Open Map Address Phone map 810 Hawthorne Ave.
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Open Map Address Phone map 233 E. Clayton St.
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Open Map Address Phone map 280 Commerce Blvd.
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Open Map Address Phone map 227 W. Dougherty St.
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Open Map Address Phone map 260 E. Washington St.
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Open Map Address Phone map 256 W. Clayton St.
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Open Map Address Phone map 300 N. Thomas St.
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Open Map Address Phone map 255 W. Washington St.
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Open Map Address Phone map 263 W. Washington St.
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Open Map Address Phone map 2455 Jefferson Rd.
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Open Map Address Phone map 215 N. Lumpkin St.
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Open Map Address Phone map 195 Prince Ave.
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Open Map Address Phone map 142 N. Jackson St.
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Open Map Address Phone map 131 Broad St.
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Open Map Address Phone map 420 E. Clayton St.
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Open Map Address Phone map 223 W. Hancock Ave.
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Open Map Address Phone map 164 E. Clayton St.
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Open Map Address Phone map 396 Oconee St.
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Open Map Address Phone map 140 E. Clayton St.
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Athens, GA 30601706-227-9464
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