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AthCastMusic: The Music of Athens GA, Now and Then

Marlene Sokol Stewart

Get ready to plug into the local music scene of Athens, Ga with Marlene Sokol Stewart, a music enthusiast and resident Athenian. Taking her long-time interest in production, and combining it with her exploration of Athens" sound both past and present, she is bringing you into the music of the Classic City. Tune in because this is one podcast you won"t want to miss.Show Engineer: Kayla Dover

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37:06

Vernon Thornsberry blows his horn!

AthCastMusic: The Music of Athens GA, Now and Then ·

2024/11/07

I met VernoVernon J. Thornsberry is a musician and artist who lives and works in Athens, Georgia. Thornsberry is originally from New Orleans, where he was mentored for many years by George Dureau, an artist who is said to have inspired the work of Robert Mapplethorpe. But there's more. Vernon is also a baker who started baking at the Grit, which unfortunately closed last year. He has continued baking at the new location for the Daily Groceries new location and still making delicious vegan

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47:20

Can We Get an Amen with the Reverend Connor Tribble

AthCastMusic: The Music of Athens GA, Now and Then ·

2024/10/31

The Reverend Connor Tribble’s conversation begins with Athens, Georgia, where he attended high school and first emerged as a powerful presence in the local music scene. Long before Athens earned its fame as a musical hub, he was already making waves, and earning the notable title "The Godfather of Punk" .Connor's ambition soon led him to New York City, where he became a legend in his own right. Musicians and fans alike hailed him as “The Best Frontman They Had Ever Seen,” captivated by his blend of

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33:44

The Sounds of Clark Hamilton

AthCastMusic: The Music of Athens GA, Now and Then ·

2024/10/24

Clark Hamilton is a unique and versatile musician, often described as “a horse of a different color” for his ability to step beyond conventional musical boundaries. With an impressive depth of knowledge, Hamilton's passion for older jazz artists shines through, as the genre remains his favorite. He draws great inspiration from Joni Mitchell, whom he considers his greatest artistic influence and hopes to meet one day.Hamilton is a true multi-instrumentalist, playing every instrument on his

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47:40

GREGORY FREDRICK

AthCastMusic: The Music of Athens GA, Now and Then ·

2024/10/17

Gregpru Frederick is one of the most important people for the music industry in Athens GA. Gregory has recorded over 26,000 live videos of musicians from Athens and visitors as well. He can be seen running up and down the streets most nights. I had such an interesting chat with Gregory about how he came to Athens, why he never saw many of the bands during the 80's and how he's making it up today. SEASON: 3 Episode 2Length: 47.40PUBLISHED: 10-17-2024Updated Weekly on ThursdayEngineer:

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44:44

Timi Conley: The Timi Talks

AthCastMusic: The Music of Athens GA, Now and Then ·

2024/10/10

Timi Conley came to Athens in 1991. He came searching for music, art and whatever else he could find, and find he did. He's been playing music here in Athens with many different versions of bands. Finally, Timi, along with Greg Surratt, Chris Byron, Shelley Lotus and Andrew Hammer became the Wonderland Rangers. Timi and the Wonderland Rangers put on a very exciting and colorful performance. Their genres have no limits and continue to expand.Athenians await the next Wild Rumpus event on October 26 in

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35:41

Here comes Taylor Cotton Jumping down the Heffner...

AthCastMusic: The Music of Athens GA, Now and Then ·

2024/10/03

Heffner is a contemporary alternative indie band living here in Athens, GA. It began with members Taylor Cotton and Reagan Byrd, high school pals moving to Athens to go to school. They started playing with several bands around town. Wanting a band of their own, they knew if they started building a band, other members would come, and they did! Soon after one by one band members McKendrick Bearden, Will and Lars Heffner, and Tommy Trautwein joined the band.Their sophomore album, “Perfect Heaven,”

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41:16

Living los vida Bichos Vivos

AthCastMusic: The Music of Athens GA, Now and Then ·

2024/06/20

My guests on AthCastMusic this week are four members of the band Bichos Vivos. With me today are Robert Moser, Philip Kohnen. Todd Mueller and Tony Oscar. Bichos Vivos play Forró, a lively music style from northeastern Brazil, featuring accordion, triangle, zabumba, guitar, bass, percussion, flute, violin, and vocals. Similar to Louisiana Zydeco music, here in the United States, it inspires energetic dancing with its vibrant rhythms. The band has just returned from their very first visit to Brazil,

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52:57

Squalling around with Ken Starrett

AthCastMusic: The Music of Athens GA, Now and Then ·

2024/06/06

I had the pleasure of speaking with Ken Starratt, co-founder of the Squalls, a pivotal band in Athens' alternative music scene. Alongside bandmates Bob Hay, Diana Torell, AL Walsh, Mark Cooper Smith (drums), and Mig Little (vocals), they shaped the musical landscape with four releases from 1981–1989, touring extensively. Their 2022 album, "Live from the 40 Watt," captures the essence of '80s dance parties, showcasing their unique sound. Alongside Athens legends like The B-52’s and R.E.M., the

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43:24

Hay, Hay, Hay it's Vanessa Briscoe Hay

AthCastMusic: The Music of Athens GA, Now and Then ·

2024/05/30

Vanessa was born in Atlanta, GA, to a textile worker and a housewife. After completing her elementary and secondary education, she moved to Athens to attend the University of Georgia, graduating with a BFA in 1978. In 1979, fellow students Randy Bewley, Michael Lachowski, and Curtis Crowe asked her to audition for their band, Pylon. This performance art project, initiated by three art students who barely knew how to play their instruments, aimed only to perform in New York City, inspired by the

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56:24

What goes on in the Parking Garage, Stays in the...

AthCastMusic: The Music of Athens GA, Now and Then ·

2024/05/25

Note: Due to time constraints, my podcast AthCastMusic is late by 2 days. Usually it airs every Thursday. Parking Garage is a dynamic band, often performing as a trio or quartet, based in Athens, Georgia. They kept me laughing throughout ourconversation. The band members are:Dakota Snow - bass/voxNathan Whatley - guitar/voxZach Ross - drumsRafal - trumpetThree of the four members hail from mid-Georgia, with some having attended Georgia College & State University. They met through mutual

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38:30

Lunes, Martes, Miércoles, Jueves, Viernes, Sábado,...

AthCastMusic: The Music of Athens GA, Now and Then ·

2024/05/17

OLIVER DOMINGO is the youngest guest on AthCastMusic. After relocating to Athens, he began experimenting with various instruments, exploring their potential. He collaborates with many emerging musicians in Athens on numerous projects. Constantly thinking about how to create thought-provoking soundscapes, Oliver’s voice is remarkably mature and versatile, making it hard to believe it's the same person singing. His unique and powerful vocals are exceptional for an 18-year-old. My conversation with

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39:41

ADAM POULIN

AthCastMusic: The Music of Athens GA, Now and Then ·

2024/05/10

Adam Poulin is my guest on my latest episode of AthCastMusic: The Music of Athens Georgia, Now and Then. Adam didn't mean to become an Athenian. He had all intentions of joining the military since he couldn't find a job after attending Young Harris College. He started playing Violin in his elementary school years. After his violin was stolen, he began playing the guitar. By age 24 after moving to Athens, hard work and talent turned him into one of the most sought-after professional musicians around,

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44:10

Montu, Montu, Montu

AthCastMusic: The Music of Athens GA, Now and Then ·

2024/05/02

MY GUEST ON EPISODE 17 OF ATHCASTMUSIC IS MONTU MILLER.Montu Miller hails from Minneapolis, MN, and is a proud alumnus of North High School. His journey led him to Georgia, initially to Morris Brown College in Atlanta. However, fate intervened when he discovered Athens, a city he instantly fell in love with, prompting him to transfer to the University of Georgia. While at UGA, Montu delved into his passion for music, embarking on tours alongside iconic figures like KRS-One and Ishues.Despite the

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51:15

Wild Bill Cody

AthCastMusic: The Music of Athens GA, Now and Then ·

2024/04/25

My guest, Bill Cody, is a filmmaker and writer who has had films at major film festivals all over the world including Sundance, Berlin, Full Frame and many, many more. He first started in the film industry as an assistant to famed writer-director John Milius (Apocalypse Now, The Wind and the Lion) and went on to make many acclaimed documentaries both as a producer and a director, including Athens, GA/Inside-Out, two-headed cow, and Athens/Inside-Out 2: Red Turns into Blue. His feature film, Slaves

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71:27

JIM "SUPER" WHITE

AthCastMusic: The Music of Athens GA, Now and Then ·

2024/04/18

Jim White has allowed my listeners into his journey of growing up in Pensacola Florida, having a tumultuous childhood along with being a member of a Pentacostal Church for 10 Years. Prior to being a musician, Jim worked around the US and parts of Europe doing several jobs, such as dishwasher, landscaper, lifeguard, cook, surfboard laminator, and even modeling! All roads from these occupations and a Pentecostal life, lead him to NYC where he began driving a cab and eventually attended NYU's Film

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58:03

It's Never Too Late for Five Eight

AthCastMusic: The Music of Athens GA, Now and Then ·

2024/04/12

Mike Mantione and Dan Horowitz have been friends since their days at State University of New York (SUNY) in Binghamton NY. They created a band called "The Reasonable Men." "The Reasonable Men" went on to some local infamy as the party-rock band responsible for songs like “What The Fuck’s Wrong With My Brain?”, “Two Fat Ladies”, and “What I Imagined is a Movie by Me.” After an unforeseen life changing event for Mike Mantione, the band took a hiatus. When Dan Franz, another member of the band followed

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52:41

The Hank Sullivant Show

AthCastMusic: The Music of Athens GA, Now and Then ·

2024/04/04

Hank Sullivant is an American rock musician and record producer, who is known for his work as a co-founder of the Athens-based pop rock band The Whigs, his stint as touring guitarist for MGMT, and as leader of the rock band Kuroma. Marlene sat down with Hank to talk about his time with the Whigs, what touring with MGMT was like, to having a family and being the organist for his church as well as the Business of Music & Life Skills Instructor at Tweed Recording.Show AthCastMusic hosted by

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2:42

SEASON 2 TRAILER

AthCastMusic: The Music of Athens GA, Now and Then ·

2024/03/30

Marlene Sokol Stewart talks about her up and coming Season 2 of AthCastMusic. In season 2, Marlene has the opportunity to bring some of the best musician's and industry influencers in Athens Georgia. Whether her guests have been in Athens since the glory days of Athens, or some of the best bands and musicians that are making their mark not only in Athens but nationally and some internationally. This will be a great season to listen to AthCastMusic, If you "don't listen, you can't hear!"Season 2

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41:07

A Coat of Annie Colors

AthCastMusic: The Music of Athens GA, Now and Then ·

2024/01/25

On this episode of AthCastMusic, Marlene talks with Annie Leeth, a producer, engineer, and session violinist known for her work with Faye Webster, Kishi Bashi, Erasure, the Magic Gang, and Grouplove. Annie discusses how she discovered that her classical training did not align with the type of music she wanted to create. This realization led her to become a highly sought-after musician, known for her ability to enhance the sound of various artists' songs. Annie previously worked as the house engineer

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34:16

Creating Your Own Sound with Freeman Leverett

AthCastMusic: The Music of Athens GA, Now and Then ·

2024/01/18

Join AthCastMusic as Marlene sits down for an insightful conversation with the musically versatile Freeman Leverett. Growing up in Elberton, GA, and attending school in Athens, Freeman faced social challenges that deeply influenced his musical journey. His exposure to diverse music led him to explore various genres and instruments, consqequentially leading him to shape a unique, stand-out sound. Now based in Athens, Freeman's songwriting skillfully blends world music elements, complemented by his

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