Classic City Vibes

Send us a textLearn about local up and coming filmmaker Chris Pendry.  Chris Pendry is a talented multi-hyphenate artist. From acting on stage, writing new works, and making short films in the UGA Masters in Film Arts program, Chris Pendry has had a busy year making art and adding to our beautiful creative scene. Check out his latest films Chase and This Body is a Test (here are the links to watch): https://youtu.be/Ho9itJEiOiY & https://youtu.be/sPkrFz804XQ.

Send us a textKendra Collier shares her journey from horseback riding enthusiast to published children's book author. Her book "Amber's Equestrian Alphabet" began as a high school senior project but quickly became a passion project combining her love for animals with new writing skills.• First fell in love with horses during a trail ride in Tennessee just three years ago• Competes in show jumping and earned second place in her first competition• Created "Amber's Equestrian Alphabet" to teach children the ABCs through horse-themed content• Published through Kindle Direct Publishing with both print and e-book versions available on Amazon• Designed book with rhyming text and horse jokes to keep children engaged• Planning to study wildlife biology in college and hopes to work in animal conservation• Dreams of owning her own farm with horses and creating personal riding trails• Book launch event scheduled for March 29th from 11am-2pm at the Oconee LibraryVisit www.aeabookseries.com for more information or email info@aeabookseries.com to connect with Kendra.

Send us a textWhat happens when classical elegance meets modern storytelling? Join us as we sit down with the incredibly talented Eva Elarbee, whose journey from a three-year-old in ballet slippers at the Joan Mann Dance Studio to a multifaceted dancer, choreographer, and living history interpreter, is nothing short of inspiring. Bio : Eva Elarbee is an Athens native with a passion for vintage fashion. She grew up helping at her mom's costume shop, and from that, developed a deep love for historic textiles. Her favorite eras include the 1890s-1910s and the 1950s. When not restoring items in her vintage collection, Eva enjoys bird watching, playing board games, and working as a dance teacher. She's looking forward to sharing her collection with the Athens community on March 23rd during her “Getting Dressed” demonstration.

Send us a textSet Lighting Technician Miles Grier share his journey into the film industry.  From essential roles and safety on set to sharing invaluable career advice, the discussion emphasizes the importance of collaboration and respect in the film industry. • Understanding the structure and roles in the lighting department • Importance of lighting for mood and visual storytelling • Anecdotes highlighting challenges faced on set • Discussion on safety procedures and risks involved • The journey from intern to industry expert • Insights into networking and growing in the film industry • Aspirations to become a director of photography • Encouragement for aspiring filmmakers and technicians to learn and be kindMiles is a "Film Set Lighting Technician in the state of Ga." 

Send us a textJoin us on Classic City Vibes as we welcome back Anthony Zuniga, who takes us on his journey from a church worship team to middle school band, eventually stepping into the world of theater and dance at Brightstone Productions. Despite initial doubts from his family, Anthony's breakthrough moment arrived when his father attended his performance in "Catch Me If You Can," a pivotal event that marked a turning point in his artistic journey. His story is a testament to the power of following one's dreams against all odds.Anthony shares the challenges and triumphs of navigating the creative world, especially during the pandemic when the arts faced unprecedented hurdles. Hear about his experiences in a prestigious Broadway intensive and the innovative ways theaters kept the show going, even when stages went dark. Discover the intersection of art, culture, and community as we explore the dynamic world of the arts with Anthony Zuniga.Bio:Born in California to Guatemalan parents, Anthony Zuniga moved to Athens at the age of 2 and loves living in The Classic City. Graduating from Brevard College in 2020 with degrees in Music and Theatre, Anthony has found a path to pursue acting, singing, and writing locally and in Atlanta. His recent collaborations with UGA's Masters in Film Arts have given him invaluable experience in assistant directing two films, The Reenactment and Whistle in the Dark and starring in two others: Tune in Next Time and Nocturne. As an actor and singer, he's proud to say he's played shows at The Foundry, The Classic Center, and the many famous theatres in town like Town & Gown and The Morton Theatre. He's looking forward to performing in New York City's renowned off-broadway cabaret, 54 Below in March of 2025.As the event coordinator for the inaugural Athens Film Fest, he believes that the way forward is through community. His philosophy of abandoning our fight for the singular seat at “the table” and building a table for Athens where we can all eat has been at the forefront of his work, and he is excited to uplift the local artists' voices to continue adding to the beautiful artistic tapestry of Athens, GA.

Send us a textWhat happens when you take an alternate history Earth, sprinkle it with alien curses, and wrap it all in the creative chaos of the Old School Renaissance? Wayne and Dee from Kismet Games join us on Classic City Vibes to answer just that. Kismet Games is the brainchild of Wayne Peacock. Together with writing partner Dee McKinney, they crafted the world of Rustwater, Kismet's signature product. You can learn more about us and our writing process on our blog page. New releases twice a month. 

We talk books with some of ARLS's own.  Lindsay, Jen, and Niké join us to talk about the NY Times Greatest Books of the 21st Century list as well as some of the books coming out this fall.  Video Games, Cher, and much more find their way into the conversation.  Hope you enjoy.  

 This week we talk with Director Mac Escalante about his new film “Aubrey's Understanding”.  You can catch the film at the Georgia Museum of Art on October 19th at 2pm.  You can find Mac Escalante at:email: escalantemac@gmail.comInstagram: @Spongemac99Aubrey's Understandings Instagram: @aubreysunderstandings 

The Comedy community has really taken off in the last four years and a lot of that has to do with Flying Squid Comedy which offers classes, shows, and a community for local comedians.  This week we talk with founder and comedian Kelly Petronis about his career as a comedian, the origins and evolution of Flying Squid Comedy and the local Comedy community.Kelly Petronis is the founder of Flying Squid Comedy. A comic, improviser, and serial podcaster, Kelly is one part self-produced punk rock comedian, one part sweater-wearing linguist philosopher. He has performed for audiences of all stripes and ages with his comedy that is logic-bending, poetic, and tantalizingly dry. You can learn more about him at www.kellypetron.is and his comedy theater at www.flyingsquidcomedy.com.

This week we talk with Filmmaker Zachary Markley.  Hear about his recent project, his work on major studio films, his novels, podcast and more!  You can find more info about Zachary at https://www.zacharymarkleyofficial.com/.

Mark van Allen has been playing music his whole life and has shared the stage and studio with some of the biggest stars in music.  Known especially for his unique sound on pedal steel guitar he has had quite a remarkable career.  Mark talks with us about music, life and naturally hypnotism.  You don't want to miss this episode.

We talk this week with local Fashion Designer Tabitha Fielteau.  We hope you enjoy the conversation.Tabitha Fielteau is a womenswear fashion designer with two unique brands. One label is Chic Riot that specializes in motorcycle gear for women with a high emphasis on fashion. Her eponymous label, Tabitha Fielteau offers custom bridal, evening, prom and everyday glam wear. When she's not creating couture pieces in her downtown Athens atelier, Tabitha enjoys riding motorcycles and going on movie dates with her husband, and most of all spending time with her beautiful family. She is on an amazing journey to mastering the art of fashion design. Follow her journey on Instagram: @tabithafielteau and @chicriotapparelOr visit the website www.tabithafielteau.comwww chicriot.com

This we week we speak with Lora Hogan and Anthony Zuniga of the Athens Film Festival.  This is also our first live recorded episode with some audience questions in the mix. Lora and Anthony are part of the team putting on the first Athens Film Festival which will be August 15th through the 17th.   You can find out more about the Athens Film Festival at athensfilm.com.

This week we talk with musician Bryant Perez.  Bryant is a rapper but also has projects in metal and hosting duties on JOKERJOKERtv.  You can find out more about Bryant at https://bryantperezmusic.com/.

We talk with author Comfort Rexford about her new book "Arranged Marriage: The Dilemma Of An African Girl".Born in Ghana, West Africa, Comfort Rexford embodies resilience as an entrepreneur, mother, and grandmother to two incredible children and a beautiful granddaughter. Her impressive sales achievements in Beauty, Fashion, Insurance, and Real Estate industries highlight her diverse skills. The key to her business success lies in her unwavering determination and ability to transform her life story against all odds, a testament to her enduring spirit and the lessons learned on her remarkable journey.-Links:Website: https://conniecomfort.com/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@connieeloveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/connielove_1/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comfort.rexfordLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/comfort-rexford-07410411b/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHTM27vZlxO7_GGVGbWZVMw

This week's interview is with Jordan Cleo Argrett.  Jordan makes music, pottery, photography and more.    It was a fun conversation so check it out. You can find out more about Jordan at:Website: jordanargrett.comInstagram: jordancleo.clayBandcamp: jordncleo.bandcamp.com

This week we talk with author, actor, and barber Barnard Simms.  Barnard Sims, pen named: Barnard the Barber is the Award-Winning Author of:  THE SOUTHERN AWAKENING: A Black Man's Guide to Liberating the Rural South.   Additionally, Barnard is USCF (United States Chess Federation) District Chess Coach and the founder of the 501(c3) Nonprofit, Reach One Chess, Inc. ROC's mission is to inspire the next generation of thinkers, through literacy, to become authors and storytellers themselves.  Barnard is also an actor whose been in a Civil Rights film with the late Congressman John Lewis and was most recently in the movie Till produced by EGOT winner Whoopi Goldberg. ·      Website: https://www.barnardthebarber.com/·      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barnardshairsalon/·      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barnard.sims·      Twitter: https://twitter.com/bsimsthewayitis·      Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn9iFSZDQRJzBWOepT3JoPg 

This week we interview game designer extraordinaire Jay Domingo who is among many thing the co-creator of the upcoming Mystic Punks Tabletop Roleplaying Game.  Check out there kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exaltedfuneral/mystic-punks-table-top-roleplaying-game.

We kick off our new studios (you will be able to hear the sound quality difference) with an interview with Timi Conley.  The musician and visual artist who is also the founder of the Athens hallmark event The Wild Rumpus.  Check out Timi's band The Wonderland Rangers at https://wonderlandrangers.bandcamp.com/album/trouble-treasure-pt-3.  It was great talking with Timi and hope you enjoy the episode.

This episode we talk with multi-talented author Brandy Hayes Angel.  Brandy is a local Photographer, Artist, Writer and founder of a non profit, Be the Change-Brandy Angel Foundation, Inc. She is a self proclaimed poster child for ADHD and always has her hands in something new and creative. She was born and raised in Georgia and began a career as a traveling Surgical Technologist in 2000 and traveled and lived all over the US. After the birth of her two daughters she decided to return home to Georgia. Once she returned in 2012 she began focusing on her lifelong love of photography and began building a business that allowed her to work and still stay at home with her young daughters. Since then she has won many awards and her work has been featured and published all over the world. Last year she fulfilled another lifelong goal by self publishing her first book of Poetry, “Wonderings and Wanderings”. Brandy truly believes that everyone has a voice, gift and story worth sharing and by doing so they make the world a better place. She lives her life by following her passions and looks at her nuerodivercity as a super power that helps her see the world from a different perspective that should be shared and hopes she inspires more people to do the same. She believes our only limits are the ones we put on ourselves. She is currently working on her next book and has no plans of slowing down. You can learn more about Brandy Hayes Angel at https://www.brandyangelphotography.com/, https://www.bethechangebaf.com/ and find her book at https://amzn.to/4aXrJu6. 

This week we talk with local filmmaker Aaron Strand.  Aaron Strand is a filmmaker, actor, and podcaster based in Atlanta, GA. He graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in drama and has performed Off-Broadway as well as in films and television (NCIS:NOLA, Dynasty, American Soul, Manhunt). Aaron's journey as a writer began in 2009, developing raunchy on-stage spectacles for New York's most notorious nightclub, The Box. Since returning to Georgia in 2013, he has founded Stranded Entertainment, an independent film production company which has produced award winning short films, music videos, and commercials. He has written multiple feature-film scripts that have appeared in acclaimed screenwriting competitions such as the Austin Film Festival and the Atlanta Film Festival. In 2022, Aaron launched “Behind the Slate”, a film history podcast that explores the lives and work of cinema's greatest directors. It has quickly risen to appear in the top-10 on the American film history podcast charts.You can learn more about Aaron at :  https://www.aaronstrand.net/home

This week we talk with composer Jacob Schoenle.  Jacob is not only a composer but also plays in three bands and teaches at UGA.  Hope you enjoy our conversation.Jacob Schoenle is an American multi-instrumentalist, music theorist, and composer of chamber and orchestral music. His style prioritizes harmony and rhythmic groove in a way described by colleagues as witty and effective, and draws inspiration from nature, philosophy, and mathematics. His music has been performed around the globe by world-class ensembles including the Mivos Quartet, the icarus Quartet, and the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra.You can find more about Jacob at https://www.jacobschoenle.com/.

This week we talk with Stephanie Calabrese about her new documentary feature "Unspoken", her love of photography and her other artistic ventures.  It is a great conversation.  You can find out more about Stephanie Calabrese atwww.stephaniecalabrese.com/BioStephanie Calabrese is an acclaimed interdisciplinary artist, recognized for her exploration of the human experience and her talent for capturing transformative moments. Her debut documentary feature, "UNSPOKEN," examines racial division within a small southern town. The film garnered recognition at seven U.S. film festivals, earning multiple awards. She is the author of best-selling book "The Art of iPhoneography: A Guide to Mobile Creativity” (first and second editions), and "Lens on Life: Documenting Your World Through Photography.” These books have been translated into multiple languages and have found a global readership. Stephanie's photography and storytelling have been featured in prestigious publications including The New York Times, Time, Forbes, and LIFE. Her work extends to documentary projects for clients including UPS, The Coca-Cola Company, and CARE International. She delivered a TEDx Talk on "Building a Better World, One Picture at a Time." She resides in Monroe, Georgia.

We talk with the creator of the Zine Atomic Elbow and co-organizer of FLUKE.  Learn more about FLUKE at flukeathens.com and follow Robert on Twitter @atomic_elbow.

We kick off our new season of interviews with Sam Lipkin of Volumes Hip Hop.  Learn more about the Athens Hip Hop scene, Volumes Hip Hop, local Rap festivals and more!  Volumes Hip Hop, founded by Sam Lipkin in January 2017, is a community-driven organization focused on media and event production. Volumes has two primary goals: capturing the history of the Athens hip hop scene in the present while providing coverage for independent artists that they can use, and helping artists of all experience levels perform on stages in front of their target audiences. Sam moved to Athens in 2011 to attend UGA, where she graduated in 2015 and decided to make the transition to Athens townie. With a passion for journalism and music, Volumes started as a monthly zine before evolving into digital-based media and hosting events of all sizes.

Zakk interviews Joey and Ben of Bleach Garden.  You don't want to miss this fascinating conversation with one of the best local bands around.  You can listen to Bleach Garden at:https://bleachgarden94.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/bleachgarden94/https://open.spotify.com/artist/74v0EH5Gl2zsUhXXWzGJyI

This week on the podcast we talk about Beach Reads!  We have back with us Lindsay, Carley, and Jen to give their take on the concept, favorite books, suggestions, and more!   If you love books then don't miss this episode.

This week we talk with local realtor and TV host Tara Ewing about her role on the show  American Dream TV and what makes this area such a wonderful place to live, from exotic farms, to music, to painting and much more.You can follow Tara on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/taraewing90

This week we sit down with uber talented Cassie Chantel.  Cassie is an amzing artist and is doing lots of great work in the community.  Great Conversation that I hope you enjoy.Check out Cassie's work at:https://www.tribehouserecords.com/cassie-chantelBioLeading with the story-telling element of classic Hip Hop while being as unorthodox as today's Rap/Pop music, Cassie Chantel is a recording artist whose body of work cannot be categorized with generic labels. The tone of her voice defies gender and sexuality stereotypes with its ambiguous depth and transcends into her image. Known for embodying both feminine and masculine energy, Chantel gives a fresh perspective to the music industry. Named Songwriter of the Year for the Vic Chestnutt Award (2021) and Best Female Rapper for the Athens Hip Hop Awards (2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022) Chantel is already considered a legend in her hometown of Athens, Ga. Her small-town support has tumble-weeded itself into international support with more than 400k streams across all countries. 

Zakk of Classic City Vibes sat down with Pascal Cureton for a great conversation about Pascal's work with the local music scene. "Pascal Cureton is the current Lighting Director/Designer for the legendary 40 Watt Club in Athens, GA. In addition to his work at the 40 Watt, Cureton designs light shows for local acts. Past design clients include Feather Trade, Sacred Bull, Monsoon, Powerkompany, and the Boybutante Ball."

This week we interview DJ/Producer Ellwin of the Nightshade Family.  Learn about Ellwin's journey and his eclectic taste in music.  You can find some of Ellwin's work at https://soundcloud.com/ellwindubstep.

Today we talk with Athens comic book writer and artist James Burns.  James has been making comics for over 20 years.  Learn about how his popular Grumbles series got started and his various projects through the years.  You can find out more about James at burnscomics.com.

Today's guest is poet Gary Grossman.  Gary has a wide range of talents ranging from musician to poet to forager.  Gary shares his story and takes us through the many different creative endeavors that he has pursued.  You can find Gary's graphic novel and cookbook  at Add Drug and Neighborhood Books in ATH, and his comic at Avid Books.  You can find more information about Gary on his website https://www.garygrossman.net/.

Tyler, Alex, and Briton join us on Classic City Vibes to talk about their podcast "Here Come The Sequels".  It is great conversation you don't want to miss.  You can listen to "Here Come the Sequels" on all major podcast platforms.  You can find out more about them at https://herecomethesequels.blogspot.com/

This week we talk with Athens R&B artist Trevon.  Don't miss it!Trevon, a smooth and soulful R&B artist from the music-rich town of Athens, Georgia, has been singing and making music for most of his life. Trevon's two older brothers encouraged him to begin creating music. While Trevon draws inspiration from the oldies such as Al Green and Stevie Wonder (Songs he'd listen to on car rides with his family), artists of the present such as John Legend and Miguel have impacted him as well. Trevon is probably best known for his rendition of “Arthur's Theme” which has over 40,000 plays across platforms, but he is working hard to break out with original music. In addition to singing, Trevon writes, produces, records, and mixes most of his own music. While Trevon is both professionally and self-taught in many facets, he is always trying to learn more to make better music for himself and all those who listen. In the past year, Trevon has collaborated with talented artists such as Bokeh Heights,SYNC.EXE, and Victoria Lagerström. He hopes to work on more collaborative projects in the future.Links: https://ampl.ink/k3zny (Links to many different platforms where people can listen to mymusic)https://www.instagram.com/3trevon/https://twitter.com/3trevon

This week we celebrate our 50th episode with some special guests and our favorite topic of books!  Lindsay Josey, Jenn Schumann, and Carley Stewart from ARLS come on to talk about all things books.  It is a fun episode and something we hope to do more of in future.  Hope you enjoy.

This week Zakk talks with the amazing Screamo band Clavus.  Clavus endorses the use of Screamo Money: the Intangible Currency of Passion and Ephemera.  You can listen to Clavus at:https://clavusga.bandcamp.com/

This week we talk with the talented Libbaloops.  Libbaloops is an electronic musician and looping artist based in Athens, Georgia. She offers fun interactive shows where audiences of all ages inspire the music and choose the sounds and instruments for each loop! Check out her Twitch channel for live improv looping every Thursday at 7 PM.  We had a blast talking with her and there is even a little live performance.Twitch:  https://www.twitch.tv/libbaloopsWebsite: https://www.libbaloops.com

This week we talk with the creative minds behind the amazing JOKERJOKERtv!JOKERJOKERtv helps our creative community thrive by creating opportunities for artists to innovate, collaborate, and connect with audiences in Athens GA and around the world.Check out more about JOKERJOKERtv at https://jokerjokertv.com

This week we talk with Dr. Corey Flowers.  Dr. Corey Flowers is a guitarist and composer currently based in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He holds teaching positions at Agnes Scott College, Piedmont College, and with the UGA Community Music School. In addition to classical pursuits, Corey also writes and performs rock/metal music featuring a blending of styles, extended range instruments, mixed meters, virtuosic soloing, and intricate rhythms. His primary projects include the metal bands Beast Mode and Jet Engine Dragons. Additionally, he has recorded several solo instrumental EPs and most recently, a new full-length titled, I Must Not Forget This. He can also be found, mostly on YouTube, performing covers with the project Coriander.https://linktr.ee/corey.flowershttps://www.instagram.com/corey.flowers/https://coreyflowers.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/coreyflowersmusichttps://www.youtube.com/@corey.flowersProjects:https://www.facebook.com/BeastModeGahttps://www.facebook.com/jetenginedragonshttps://www.facebook.com/musicbycoriander“Let it Go (metal cover)” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibKOs6k0tAU

This week we have LindaMarie who is a crafter, cosplayer, and fursuiter who relocated to Athens, Georgia right before the 2020 quarantine. LindaMarie has been making her own costumes for seven years, and recently leveled up her sewing skills into making fursuit partials. She has a special affinity for darker magical girl anime such as Madoka Magica and shows off her Kyoko Sakura cosplay (pictured in part here) whenever she gets a chance. LindaMarie has also roped her friends, family, and partner into cosplay groups and attending furry conventions. She deeply appreciates their enthusiasm and encouragement of her hobbies, along with their willingness to act as human action figures when called upon. LindaMarie currently works in the computer lab at the Athens Clarke County Library where she spends her time helping patrons and daydreaming about her latest projects. 

Today Nicholas Bradfield of Rabbit Hole Studios joins us to discuss Rabbit Hole Studios and his journey to get where he is today.  It is a great conversation!  You can find more info about Rabbit Hole Studios at :https://rabbitholestudios.orgNicholas Bradfield was born and raised in Wisconsin until the age of 10 when he moved to Las Vegas with his father. After 2 years there he relocated to Athens, GA where his mother found a job working for UGA's veterinary school. He attended Athens Academy until being expelled in 2011 for the possession of cannabis. He is an alumni of Nuci's Space Camp Amped where he fell in love with the music scene and was inspired to form a band and recording studio which has evolved into the White Rabbit Collective and Rabbit Hole Studios. Nick remains an avid independent journalist and political commentator publishing thought crimes on a daily basis via his Twitter account @magicrabeye, standing up for principles and causes such as: freedom of speech, freedom of the press, bodily autonomy, the right to privacy, separation of church and State, LGBT rights, political heterodoxy/anti-extremism, natural medicines and ending the failed drug war. Some of his greatest inspirations include Noam Chomski, Chris Hedges, Dr. Cornel West, Matt Taibbi, Glenn Greenwald among others which inform his political activism as a civil libertarian with slightly socialist-leanings. 

This week we have a interview with local musician Josey.  Josey makes amazing intergalactic music with mostly instruments originating from planet Earth.  Check more of Josey at https://joseytwallace.bandcamp.com.

Interview with Tracy L. Adkins the author of "Ghosts of Athens and Beyond: History and Haunting of North Georgia".   You can find out more about Tracy and her new book at www.tracyadkins.com.  Hope you enjoy the episode!

We are excited to have the exceptionally  talented sculptor Noah James Saunders join us for a conversation.  Noah's work in wire is groundbreaking and he is one of the pioneering sculptors in the field.   After listening to the episode make sure and check out some of his work.  It is quite amazing.https://www.instagram.com/noahjamessaunders/?hl=en

This weeks guest is the Photographer, Writer, and Filmmaker Chris Greer.  It is a great conversation that you don't want to miss!Chris Greer is an award-winning photographer, author, college professor, and television producer. He produces and co-hosts the TV show View Finders which chronicles the adventures of two photographers in search of beautiful locations to photograph. Chris wrote and photographed the best-selling book Georgia Discovered: Exploring the Best of the Peach State and he photographed the upcoming book Naturally Georgia: From the Mountains to the Coast. His work has been featured in galleries, exhibitions, magazines, and a wide range of online media. When he isn't taking photos or teaching classes at Georgia College, he resides in Oconee County with his wife and two young boys.https://chrisgreerphotography.com

This week we speak with the amazing artist and illustrator Sam Watson.  Sam is an Athens born artist, and a recent graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University with a BFA in Communication Arts. She is passionate about children's book illustration, and on a mission to create engaging and inclusive imagery for all ages. Check out Sam's work on Instagram @sam.j.watson, or on her website samwatsonillustrator.com

This week the band The Sundering Seas stops by for a talk about music, Tolkien, video games, and more.  Sundering Seas are an Atmospheric and crushing death/black/doom inspired metal from Athens, GA.    You can check them out on their bandcamp at:https://thesunderingseas.bandcamp.com/releases or on their Facebook at:https://www.facebook.com/thesunderingseasbandWarning this episode does contain explicit language.

This week we interview Sascha Smith of the band Maxuma.  Sascha talks about the bands newest release "What is with this Thickness" and also about their work as a sound tech at Flicker.  To find our more about Maxuma you can visit their bandcamp at https://maxuma.bandcamp.com or check them out on IG at  @firstofall.money.shock.

This week's episode features the lead singer of the Welfare Liners, Rob Keller.  The Welfare Liners came together from the eclectic Athens, GA music scene in 2010 and combined contemporary and traditional influences to create a brand of bluegrass that has earned praise from young and old.  You can find our more about the Welfare Liners at https://thewelfareliners.com/home

This week we speak with Dado and Christina of the record label Nightshade Family.  It is a great conversation and our first look at the electronic music scene in Athens.   Nightshade Family is a deep dubstep record label with an ear to the underground of sound system culture. Created by Dado in 2021 with the goal of providing guidance and support to artists, building community through sound system events, and pushing the roots of deep dubstep. They release underground music, manage artists and throw events in the Southeast.Check them out at:www.nightshadefamilyband.comorhttps://nightshadefamily.bandcamp.com