Stories Told in Sound

Rap provides a platform for artists like G-Swerve to connect with their audience and bring awareness to pressing issues.

Backdrop MagazineFebruary 26, 2022

Bring The House Down

Local artists combine their love of music and performance at parties welcome to all.

Backdrop MagazineFebruary 4, 2022

Athens-based "Sad Boy Folk" Artist is Excited to Share His Unique Sound

RJ Martin has a unique sound he’s excited to share with the Athens music scene.

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This "Dreamy" Rock Band is Proud of its Ohio Roots

Carboard Sailors, a newly immerging band in Athens, Ohio, shares the start of their journey and their hopes of being known past the Athens County boarder.

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Dustin Lynch Showed Concertgoers One ‘Hell of a Night’ in Athens

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Justin Moore Visits Our “Small Town USA”

Country singer Justin Moore performed his hits at the Templeton Memorial Blackburn Auditorium on Thursday night, singing everything from his first album to his latest release.

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Youngstown Band Kicks Off Tour in Athens

Spirit of the Bear heads to Athens before a month-long winter tour.

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This Remote Barn in Meigs County Attracts Crowds to its Blues Concerts

Over the years, the Sheets’ barn has transformed into a popular music venue, drawing crowds of blues fans to shows.

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Jefferson Airplane’s Jorma Kaukonen Spreads Sixties Soul through Rock and Roll

One of the greatest guitarists in the U.S. utilizes his professional experience to educate musicians at his ranch in Meigs County.

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Sounds of Shawnee

Every second Saturday of the month, the town of Shawnee gathers on Main Street to celebrate community and culture.

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House Party

Two college students have established a successful music management business for independent artists.

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Lee Brice Wasn't Hard to Love Friday

Country singer Lee Brice took the stage in Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium Thursday as concertgoers cheered and raised their drinks ready to party. They were not disappointed.

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According to Dan

Dan Erlewine is transforming the music community with his knowledge and expertise on guitar repair.

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Josh Turner Reminds the Audience "Time is Love"

Josh Turner reminded concertgoers how nice it is to “Lay Low” during his performance at MemAud Saturday.

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Change the Tune

An OU student organization challenges students to defy stereotypes in the music industry.

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90's Kids Leave Ohio Fans Feeling Right At Home

OU students and alt-pop band 90’s Kids finds community in Athens.

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Producing the Future

Ohio University’s record label provides students with real-world experience in the music industry.

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Country Music Moguls

Ohio University graduates have left their mark on the country music industry through radio and music production.

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Scotty McCreery Had the Audience ‘Feeling It’ on Friday

The Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium was full of students, Athens residents and out-of-town country music fans eagerly waiting for Scotty McCreery to take the stage Friday for his third performance in four years at Ohio University.

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