Jillian Kay rises to Athens music scene
By Gina Napoli | Sep. 9Jillian Kay has showcased a love for music since childhood. Learn more about her background, personality and performances on Court Street.
LOCAL MUSIC
Basket Case announces hiatus, anticipates return
By Sophia Rooksberry | Sep. 3Local band temporarily parts ways after half a year thriving in the Athens music scene.
Cranberry Casket breaks out, breaks glasses
By Megan Diehl | Aug. 27Cranberry Casket is relatively new to the Athens music scene but has already found a home in it. The group passionately embraces the musical influence of various greats.
Athens Community Arts, Music Festival featured local creativity
By Cecelia Roche | Aug. 18The event displayed the many talents of local artists and vendors all day Saturday.
Appalachian band Sunday Creek blends folk, bluegrass
By Ethan Herx | Apr. 18Drawing its name from a nearby creek and its story of restoration, the band aims to teach a story of resilience and growth, in history and in music.
What Happens on Court Stays on Court: Jamming on Court
By Hannah Campbell and Tate Raub | Apr. 4Hosts Tate and Hannah sit down with women in the Athens music scene, including Jillian Kay, Cassidy Lakes of the band Snail Satan and Emma Prazer and Izze Kaukonen of the band basketcase. In this episode, they chat about the Ohio University Women in Music Industry Club's recent annual fundraiser, the creation of the womxn super group Girl Jam and what it's like to be a woman or nonbinary person in the music industry.
Passion Cracked Bottle electrifies Milliron Fest
By Ashley Pomplas | Mar. 24, 2024Passion Cracked Bottle is a student band that aims to create relatable music for everyone to enjoy.
The ‘Talk Show Hosts’ combines college rock, party music for Athens audiences
By Jackson McCoy | Mar. 20, 2024The ‘Talk Show Hosts’ share their history, inspirations
'Trombone Day' will bring world-class music to Athens
By Abreanna Blose | Jan. 25, 2024Friday will mark Ohio University’s 10th annual Trombone Day – a celebration of community and the cultural impacts of the trombone.
The Fibonacci Fellas pack venues, rock Athens music scene
By Ethan Herx | Jan. 23, 2024The Fibonacci Fellas make hard-hitting punk rock for the masses and continue to keep the crowd wanting more.
The Houseguest amplifies its sound in Athens
By Ethan Herx | Nov. 15, 2023The genre-bending trio, The Houseguest, has been performing around Athens for over a year and discusses its inspiration and feelings on stage.
What Happens on Court Stays on Court: Roman Candle
By Hannah Campbell and Tate Raub | Nov. 2, 2023In this episode of What Happens on Court Stays on Court, hosts Tate Raub and Hannah Campbell talk with members of local band Roman Candle.
Students use a variety of creative outlets to foster self-expression
By Abreanna Blose | Oct. 11, 2023From music to writing and abstract creations, student artists are using their talent and authenticity to redefine art, express themselves and convey important messages.
‘Roman Candle’ explodes on to Athens music scene
By Ethan Herx | Sep. 17, 2023Roman Candle is new to the Athens music scene, but has quickly gained a devoted fanbase.
On musician’s time: Rent Free says farewell to bassist, graduating senior Michael Wells
By Tate Raub | May 2, 2023Rent Free’s bassist, Michael Wells, is graduating, effectively ending the era of Rent Free for the near future.
Live Mountain Stage show to return to Athens
By Sophia Rooksberry | Apr. 27, 2023The acclaimed radio show will travel to Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium on April 30.
Midnight Music and more perform at The Union
By Connor Chomicki | Apr. 10, 2023The Union was the place to be Thursday night, with many local Athens artists performing.
Athens Jazz Festival ends with foot-tapping-worthy concert
By McKenna Christy | Mar. 29, 2023The Athens Jazz Festival lasted from March 22 to March 28 this year with performances from various artists from Ohio University, Athens and beyond. The closing event on Tuesday was with the Athens Community Jazz Ensemble, which was directed by Matthew James, a professor of saxophone and jazz studies at OU.
Night Court: Getting to know Kent "Kento" Lankos
By Cole Patterson and Jensen Knecht | Nov. 22, 2022Hosted by Junior Cole Patterson and Senior Jensen Knecht, Night Court is a podcast that explores student life at Ohio University beyond the classroom, with interviews from local personalities and fan-favorites.
Ready Aim Flowers cheerfully blooms onto Athens' music scene
By Maia LeClair | Oct. 24, 2022Ready Aim Flowers, a uniquely Athens band, looks forward to creating original music with new members. Hoping to spread a message of kindness, the multi-instrumentalist members not only set roots, but continually grow together as a band.
