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CRUMBS OF CANDOR: An Appalachian holler

“Holler” or “Hollow” … we Appalachians pronounce them “hollers.” What exactly is that? The simple answer is that ... Read more

Lifestyles

2024 Fiddlers Concert Series kicks off with ‘Tis the Season with Andy Leftwich & Friends

The 2024 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series kicks off with a special holiday concert on Tuesday, ... Read more

Lifestyles

Amplified History: Heilung to perform at VBCC Wednesday

Wednesday night, Oct. 25, the enigmatic ritual collective Heilung will perform at the VBCC Concert Hall. Guests will ... Read more

Local News

Gaylord named top fiddler, Flat-Rock Station wins best bluegrass band

Monte Gaylord from Nowata, Okla., was named the 2023 “Tennessee Valley Fiddle Champion” at the 56th annual Tennessee ... Read more

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I hear banjos: The Old Time Fiddlers Convention returns to Athens

Rain wasn’t able to slow down the 56th Annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention on Thursday and ... Read more

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Youth Commission takes musical journey

Members of the Athens Mayor’s Youth Commission recently learned about the community’s musical history thanks to the Athens ... Read more

Local News

‘The constant in the middle of the chaos’ A tribute to Mr. Niles Patrick Bacon

“He was the constant in the middle of the chaos,” is what the Rev. Terry Jackson said of ... Read more

Lifestyles

Welcome to Johnny’s Place

In the front yard of Johnny and Libby Torrence’s home on Lucas Ferry, a sign reading “Johnny’s Place” ... Read more

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2023 Fiddlers Convention set for October 4-7

Athens State University will be welcoming old time music lovers of all ages to campus Oct. 4-7, 2023, ... Read more

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At the Museum: The Alabama Ramblers

There are many unique and fascinating objects and subjects within the walls of the Alabama Veterans Museum and ... Read more