Lifestyles
The invaluable skill of playing piano
Every musician — especially if you have aspirations for a career in music or if you want to ... Read more
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Lifestyles
From 31 Blue Spot to Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge
Tom McClung has gigged professionally since he was 15-years-old when he played at the 31 Blue Spot in ... Read more
Lifestyles
ARTIST ANGLE: The truth behind factory-made guitars
While it may be tempting to spend $1,000 or more on a guitar that looks and sounds great ... Read more
Lifestyles
Choosing your first banjo
The banjo was popularized by the likes of Earl Scruggs, Charlie Poole, Snuffy Jenkins, and other banjo revolutionaries ... Read more
Community
A fiddlin’ affair
Musicians and fans from across the country met this past weekend for the 55th annual Tennessee Valley Old ... Read more
Local News
Merchants Alley named project of the year
Athens Main Street’s Merchants Alley was named Alabama Association of RC&D (AARC&D) Councils’ State Project of the Year. ... Read more
Local News
East band receives $20,000 grant
Throughout this difficult year, the COVID-19 pandemic has heavily impacted student musicians. Normal activities such as practicing, performing ... Read more
Local News
New documentary focuses on blues music in Alabama Black Belt
MONTGOMERY (AP) — A new documentary about the blues tradition of Alabama’s Black Belt will premiere on Alabama ... Read more
Local News
Pickin’ in the Park set for Saturday
Athens Arts League is inviting local musicians to participate in socially distanced, toe-tapping jam sessions from 10 a.m ... Read more
State And Nation
Country rocker and fiddler Charlie Daniels dies at age 83
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country music firebrand and fiddler Charlie Daniels, who had a hit with “Devil Went ... Read more