Athens-based band Eureka California doesn’t boast supreme vocal abilities or particularly complicated instrumentation, yet it succeeds in spite of this. With the band’s latest album release “Versus,” they exhibit the versatility to embody the original punk movement of the ‘70s as well as its rebirth in ‘90s grunge, while simultaneously making listeners comfortable in the… Continue reading Eureka California at the Red & Black
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Mind Brains at Red & Black
For decades now, Athens has been considered a town with a thriving music scene. Throughout the length of this reputation, which started with bands like the B-52s, the sounds of the Classic City have been associated with the weird and the peculiar. Local act Mind Brains’ self-titled debut does not stray from this motif of… Continue reading Mind Brains at Red & Black
Athens Intensified at Red & Black
Thursday, Sept. 11 Happy Happy Birthday to Me Records Showcase – Caledonia Thursday, the Caledonia Lounge will host to a wide variety of bands as part of a showcase for Happy Happy Birthday to Me Records. The roster of artists include local big names such as Muuy Biien, Tunabunny and more. There’s no better time… Continue reading Athens Intensified at Red & Black
Slopfest at The Red & Black
The 6th annual Slopfest at Little Kings Shuffle Club will kick off on Thursday, July 24 with a free pre-party. The pre-party will include music from several different local bands as well as a magic show. In 2009, Slopfest was born after the death of Popfest. Derek Wiggs wanted to keep the spirit of the… Continue reading Slopfest at The Red & Black
Muuy Biien at Red & Black
When cameras claimed the city on behalf of MTV Other’s web series “This is the Place,” punk outfit Muuy Biien was highlighted as a prime example of current Athenian music alongside local darlings Reptar and groups like Tunabunny and Manray. Since then, the band has shaken up local press for being kicked out of the… Continue reading Muuy Biien at Red & Black