ATHENS 2012
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ATHENS 2012
Per facebook. Line em up and get your livers ready!!!!
Y'ALL:
It gives me great pleasure to once again announce our Athens GA / 40 Watt / Nuci's Space HOMECOMING WEEKEND EVENT.
This year, in the hope of raising more money than ever for Nuci's Space and the great work that they do, we have restructured it so that they take a share of all three nights.
The Fabulous 40 Watt Club provided our band with a home to come home to years ago when we were a struggling band, hooking us up with a much bigger venue than we were playing elsewhere at the time, with excellent production and their world famous hospitality.
Now, we tend to play in bigger rooms across America and our 40 Watt shows provide our fans with a chance to see us play extended shows up close and personal.
It truly is a special event to us all and something we look forward to all year long.
As 2012 looms, we are planning on touring less next year so our Homecoming should be more special than ever.
As for support, this should be an extra special HOMECOMING WEEKEND on that level also.
Thursday Night, January 12th, we will kick things off in style with Special Guest FUTUREBIRDS.
They played a bunch of shows with us earlier in the year and have recently been out supporting Widespread Panic and Sold Out their show at The Georgia Theatre.
On Friday Night, January 13th, we will be celebrating the luckiest of all nights with our friends ALABAMA SHAKES.
If you don't believe me when I say they're one of the best new bands in the world, check out their video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HxNtWEIKhQ and prepare to be amazed. This will be their Athens GA Premiere and in another year, they will be selling out everywhere. John Pareles from New York Times absolutely raved about their show during CMJ http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/ ... me-to-life
Finally, on Saturday Night, we will bring things home with some special friends.
FREE MOUNTAIN is made up of members (past and present) of several of Athens best bands of all times.
(Hayride, Supagroup, Dictatortots and Slackdaddy to name a few) a great new band with great songs and a fantastic show. Kicking the night off for the third year in a row, we will have THE CAMP AMPED BAND, comprised of some of the finest young talent in our fair town.
We will also have our annual auction at Nuci's Space and other such events to announce later (so stay tuned).
Tickets go on sale November 3, at 12pm EST.
All three nights sell out every year and I suspect this year they will go quicker than ever so don't put it off.
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=118770804899698
See You at The Homecoming Rock Show,
Patterson Hood
Drive-By Truckers
Y'ALL:
It gives me great pleasure to once again announce our Athens GA / 40 Watt / Nuci's Space HOMECOMING WEEKEND EVENT.
This year, in the hope of raising more money than ever for Nuci's Space and the great work that they do, we have restructured it so that they take a share of all three nights.
The Fabulous 40 Watt Club provided our band with a home to come home to years ago when we were a struggling band, hooking us up with a much bigger venue than we were playing elsewhere at the time, with excellent production and their world famous hospitality.
Now, we tend to play in bigger rooms across America and our 40 Watt shows provide our fans with a chance to see us play extended shows up close and personal.
It truly is a special event to us all and something we look forward to all year long.
As 2012 looms, we are planning on touring less next year so our Homecoming should be more special than ever.
As for support, this should be an extra special HOMECOMING WEEKEND on that level also.
Thursday Night, January 12th, we will kick things off in style with Special Guest FUTUREBIRDS.
They played a bunch of shows with us earlier in the year and have recently been out supporting Widespread Panic and Sold Out their show at The Georgia Theatre.
On Friday Night, January 13th, we will be celebrating the luckiest of all nights with our friends ALABAMA SHAKES.
If you don't believe me when I say they're one of the best new bands in the world, check out their video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HxNtWEIKhQ and prepare to be amazed. This will be their Athens GA Premiere and in another year, they will be selling out everywhere. John Pareles from New York Times absolutely raved about their show during CMJ http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/ ... me-to-life
Finally, on Saturday Night, we will bring things home with some special friends.
FREE MOUNTAIN is made up of members (past and present) of several of Athens best bands of all times.
(Hayride, Supagroup, Dictatortots and Slackdaddy to name a few) a great new band with great songs and a fantastic show. Kicking the night off for the third year in a row, we will have THE CAMP AMPED BAND, comprised of some of the finest young talent in our fair town.
We will also have our annual auction at Nuci's Space and other such events to announce later (so stay tuned).
Tickets go on sale November 3, at 12pm EST.
All three nights sell out every year and I suspect this year they will go quicker than ever so don't put it off.
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=118770804899698
See You at The Homecoming Rock Show,
Patterson Hood
Drive-By Truckers
Re: ATHENS IS ON
Ruh roh.
I won't post a countdown number because I'm always off by a day.
I won't post a countdown number because I'm always off by a day.
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Erdlivz wrote:Ruh roh.
I won't post a countdown number because I'm always off by a day.
Me too. I screwed it up last year. Someone get on that wouldja?
Oh and Lurleen and I are IN.
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That highways mean jonicont. That highways mean. Oh, and you can bet you ass I'm there. Potatoeater too, Wether he knows it or not.
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I guess I'm in.
So no pre-sale for the faithful?
So no pre-sale for the faithful?
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one belt loop wrote:I guess I'm in.
Did I just hear you volunteer to carry me home on Sat?! Please and THANKS.
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I have some major conflicts and decisions for this one. Bachelorhood and living in Athens for the last four homecoming shows was a huge bonus. It's going to be tough managing holiday travels to Charlotte and a February cruise on less income. Fortunately Christmas and birthday fall just before the rock shows. We'll see what happens.
Also. I noticed that there weren't any homecoming show specials at the Dazed Inn. I'd just like to take this time to say that the Dazed Inn is "special" all by itself and has a spacious sun-heated pool, all you can eat microwaveable Jimmie Dean breakfast sammiches and a daunting wall to scale going to and from the rock show.
Also. I noticed that there weren't any homecoming show specials at the Dazed Inn. I'd just like to take this time to say that the Dazed Inn is "special" all by itself and has a spacious sun-heated pool, all you can eat microwaveable Jimmie Dean breakfast sammiches and a daunting wall to scale going to and from the rock show.
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Erdlivz wrote:I have some major conflicts and decisions for this one. Bachelorhood and living in Athens for the last four homecoming shows was a huge bonus. It's going to be tough managing holiday travels to Charlotte and a February cruise on less income. Fortunately Christmas and birthday fall just before the rock shows. We'll see what happens.
Also. I noticed that there weren't any homecoming show specials at the Dazed Inn. I'd just like to take this time to say that the Dazed Inn is "special" all by itself and has a spacious sun-heated pool, all you can eat microwaveable Jimmie Dean breakfast sammiches and a daunting wall to scale going to and from the rock show.
Special Is right. Those Jimmy Dean sammies are a life saver come Sunday morning! And fuck that hill & that wall. I learned that lesson in 09.
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Penny Lane wrote:one belt loop wrote:I guess I'm in.
Did I just hear you volunteer to carry me home on Sat?! Please and THANKS.
Damn right, and lock you in your room.
Matt playing like an evil motherfucker w/ rhythm with a capital MPLAEMWR.
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Athens 2012 - fuck the budget. Enough said!!!
I just want to stay in that better time and place....
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lynne wrote:Athens 2012 - fuck the budget. Enough said!!!
yep
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lynne wrote:Athens 2012 - fuck the budget. Enough said!!!
Definitely agree. We only live once. I'm slipping my way in the Futurebirds bus/van after their Chicago show in December to cut costs.
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Me and Mrs. GMU will be in...had some unexpected expenses this month so i'll have to wait a bit to buy my tix but we'll be there.
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Definitely buying tickets. I'll figure out the if/how of getting there later. The timing is good vis a vis holiday presents; now all i have to do is find someone who wants to give me one.
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GuitarManUpstairs wrote:Me and Mrs. GMU will be in...had some unexpected expenses this month so i'll have to wait a bit to buy my tix but we'll be there.
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beantownbubba wrote:Definitely buying tickets. I'll figure out the if/how of getting there later. The timing is good vis a vis holiday presents; now all i have to do is find someone who wants to give me one.
Only a lawyer could find a way to work "vis a vis" into a 3DD posting.
In. All three nights. Hell yes.
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one belt loop wrote:Penny Lane wrote:Did I just hear you volunteer to carry me home on Sat?! Please and THANKS.
Damn right, and lock you in your room.
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Finally! How long does it normally take for the 3-day passes to sell out? Are we talking minutes, hours, days?
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I'm in. Looking forward to meeting as many 3dd's as possible.
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hopefully in for Saturday.....cant wait!
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colodogdoc wrote:beantownbubba wrote:Definitely buying tickets. I'll figure out the if/how of getting there later. The timing is good vis a vis holiday presents; now all i have to do is find someone who wants to give me one.
Only a lawyer could find a way to work "vis a vis" into a 3DD posting.
and now, without further ado...
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Strongly considering this (would be my first time), though not sure if I would stay for all three nights. If I only do two nights, any opinions as to whether I should do the first two or the last two?
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colodogdoc wrote:Only a lawyer could find a way to work "vis a vis" into a 3DD posting.
we had this kid in law school who'd use it every other phrase, to this day i still can't figure out what it exactly means or how to use it...i refuse to learn
Clams, I'd do nights 2 and 3 because that last night thing seems kind of cool, people you'd never otherwise see..(OBL will have a diff opinion)
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colodogdoc wrote:
Only a lawyer could find a way to work "vis a vis" into a 3DD posting.
Fancy is as fancy does.
Oh, and since this is the Athens thread, I'm also the guy who worked a reference to the Musee D'Orsay into a review of one of the Athens shows last year.
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beantownbubba wrote:
Fancy is as fancy does.
Oh, and since this is the Athens thread, I'm also the guy who worked a reference to the Musee D'Orsay into a review of one of the Athens shows last year.
Fancy? Or nerdy?
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Tough crowd, tough crowd <pulls on tie knot>
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Mine and Beth's 40 Watt streak will be broken this year since she is due on the 11th. We're both very envious. Toast a PBR tallboy or ten for us. This as always will be great times!!!! Hoping for no ice storms for y'all this year!
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beantownbubba wrote:Tough crowd, tough crowd <pulls on tie knot>
luv you, Bubba...look forward to sharing some Weaver D's with you..
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Clams wrote:Strongly considering this (would be my first time), though not sure if I would stay for all three nights. If I only do two nights, any opinions as to whether I should do the first two or the last two?
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