August is a time of change, so let our town's tunes be your rock in a sea of uncertainty. Prepare your ears for this awesomeness!
Thu, Aug 1: Cicada Rhythm @ 8:30 PM @ Georgia Theatre
There's no better way to kick off the month than with Cicada Rhythm's unique lilting harmonies!
Thu, Aug 1: Brothers @ TBA PM @ Flicker Theatre
Old school-style rock with an indie pop angle, you'll love Brothers' sound!
Fri, Aug 9: Lazer/Wulf @ 9:30 PM @ Caledonia Lounge
Lazer/Wulf's noise rock melodies will blast your ears with joy!
Sat, Aug 10: Efren @ 7:30 PM @ The World Famous
Folk rock at its gritty and raw best, Efren is always worth a listen!
Tue, Aug 13: The Viking Progress @ 8 PM @ WUOG
Head on down to the WUOG student-run radio station at Tate Center on the UGA Campus or tune in to 90.5 FM to catch the sweet distorted rock of the Viking Progress.
Fri, Aug 16: Ken Will Morton @ 4:30 PM @ Georgia Theatre
If you're craving a bit of an americana sound, Ken Will Morton is your guy! Check out this daytime show during the middle of the month.
Fri, Aug 16: Seven Handle Circus @ 8 PM @ Georgia Theatre
I've never heard another band like Seven Handle Circus. Their bouncy, upbeat folk tunes are sure to put a smile on your face!
Fri, Aug 16: T. Hardy Morris and the Outfit @ 9 PM @ Caledonia Lounge
T. Hardy Morris is one of the most talented musicians in Athens, no doubt. Get on over to the Caledonia Lounge for this show!
Sat, Aug 17: Dangfly! @ 10 PM @ Caledonia Lounge
There's no doubt you'll love Dangfly!'s trumpeting folk rock sound!
Thu, Aug 22: Powerkompany@ 9 PM @ 40 Watt
Electronic and ethereal, Powerkompany's melodies will blow you away!
Thu, Aug 29: Emily Hearn @ 7 PM @ Georgia Theatre
Nothing is sweeter than Emily Hearn's voice. If you haven't caught one of her shows yet, now is the time!
Thu, Aug 29: Feather Trade and Death on Two Wheels @ 10 PM @ Green Room
What a wild combination! Feather Trade and Death On Two Wheels both have dark alt rock sounds that should complement each other perfectly. Best of all, this show is free! You won't want to miss this one.
School may be starting soon, but with this lineup of bands, the fun of summer is showing no signs of slowing down! Pumped for another local show not on this list? Be sure to comment below and tell everyone all about it. Hope you have a wild one, my friends!
Heading back down to the Pulaski Stage, I weaved my way through the Sunday afternoon Athfest-goers, most of whom seemed to be with their families. It's so awesome to see all these kids growing up with live music! Seating myself in the shaded wristband area beside the stage, I saw a bit of Bloodkin's southern rock set and just had to smile as I watched one guy in the crowd dancing exuberantly to the music. 
Every tune twisted through soundscapes with wild abandon, never veering off course but always venturing into the realm of the unexpected. Often a solely instrumental band feels like it is lacking a singer, but in National Anthem's case, the music spoke for itself. Several other members of Reptar were going crazy for their style in the front row, and they certainly weren't the only ones. Fans packed into the venue, diving straight into their fun sound, and I was about ready to declare this band one of my new top favorites. Of course, continuing my streak of having rather terrible luck with picking favorites, almost immediately after I made this decision, the band announced that this was actually going to be their final show. Oh so tragic! I've gotta to say though, even if it was their last, I'm so pumped I got to hear them before the end. This, you guys, was one of the very best!
Deciding to stay a while, I caught a bit of their awesome lineup including loud indie rockers Tater Zandra and poppy experimental dreamers Co Co Ri Co, a fun project featuring half of the members of Reptar. 
Kneeling on the road in the press area, I felt the music and the beat wind it's way through me, immersing me in a full body rock experience. The fans felt it too as they danced along gleefully, obviously relishing every minute of the show. Just before leaving in the interim before the encore, drummer John jumped offstage to gift his drumsticks to one of their most passionate fans. Screaming like a banshee, she accepted them with an expression of awe on her face. Gotta love a band that cares so much about the people who have loved and supported them all of these years!
Then it was time to walk on up to the Hull Street Stage to catch a longtime favorite we haven't seen in quite a while. The Warm Fuzzies! These guys were as smile-inducing as always, serving up a rad set of their bouncy electronic indie tunes with a touch of pop punk. Man, even their song about death had a dance beat and a fun sort of spin to it. There couldn't be two bands more perfect to kick off the festival!
The Flagpole Athens Music Awards 2013 kicked off the festivities with an eerie and awesomely theatrical performance by Brett Vaughn and the Miracle of Human Sound starring local musican Kayez along with several ghostly dancers and featuring Modern Skirts drummer John Swint and local folk rockers The Skipperdees. What a sight! Lights flickered in the darkness as a young woman, dressed in white and covered in blood, rose from the dead as the night began, setting the tone for what would be a haunting, wild, and utterly unique show.
And just when we weren't expecting it, punk zombies came out in full force as T. Hardy Morris leapt off a balcony to accept Dead Confederate's award for Heavy Rock. Later on, the Barlettas proved themselves a band to watch when they nabbed Upstart of the Year. And New Madrid cleaned house, getting both Album of the Year and Artist of the Year.
After that, Dead Confederate's ever-talented singer T. Hardy Morris brought his slow and sorrowful sound into the mix. Man, I just can't get enough of his voice!
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