Camper Van Beethoven Announces 30th Anniversary Tour
Camper Van Beethoven is back with its first album in nine years, La Costa Perdida, and to celebrate the release (and not to mention the band’s colossal 30th anniversary), the band is setting out on a month-long tour that will kick off Jan. 18 in Philadelphia. La Costa Perdida is set for release on Jan. 22. Take a look at the dates below. Camper Van Beethoven Winter Tour January 18 – Philadelphia, Pa. @ World Cafe Live ! 19 – New York, N.Y. @ Stage 48 ! 20 – Cambridge, Mass. @ The Middle East ! 23 – Augusta, Ga.... read more
Found in: Music, News8 Mothers Talk Raising Musicians
In honor of Mother’s Day, we talked to nine mothers of musicians about raising kids, musical memories and that moment it was revealed that music was a career choice, not a hobby. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe 20 Best Bonus Tracks
Thanks to the slightly wonky Gregorian calendar system, February is a bit longer this year. So to celebrate the bonus day, we’re highlighting 20 of our favorite bonus tracks on albums. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayCracker, Camper Van Beethoven Announce Athens Camp-In
While we’ve previously reported on Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven’s yearly campouts, the groups will be launching their inaugural camp-in this year. read more
Found in: Concerts, News10 Songs Inadvertently About Thanksgiving Leftovers
OK, just admit it. Thanksgiving was yesterday, and you've eaten leftovers every few hours since—for dinner, a midnight snack, even for breakfast. This holiday tradition gets its very own list of the day, broken down into appetizers, sides, main course and dessert. Bon apetit. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the Day100 Tasty Bands Combine to Form 50 Tastier Bands
After sifting through the infinite internet, we found it curious how many band names involve food. Then we decided to combine two food-related bands (Iron & Wine, String Cheese Incident) to form an entirely new, even tastier band (Wine & String Cheese). Sometimes they even create a whole new food item (Chocolate Honey Cone).... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesCatching Up With... David Lowery
David Lowery is trying to find a place in Athens, Ga., that gets good reception... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesCracker/Camper Van Beethoven's David Lowery to Teach at University of Georgia
The University of Georgia recently announced that Cracker/Camper Van Beethoven rocker David Lowery will be teaching a course during the spring semester. The course, Fundamental Concepts in Music Business, was thought to be perfect for the veteran musician.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsBubba Sparxxx, Modern Skirts, Cracker to Play AthFest 2010
What better way to showcase the best of Athens’ music (and artists from around the country) than a summer music fest? The headliners for AthFest 2010 include the Modern Skirts, Packway Handle Band, Cracker, Bubba Sparxxx, Kinchafoonee Cowboys and the funky, dance-party-inducing Perpetual Groove.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsCracker: Sunrise in the Land of Milk and Honey
I vividly remember... read more
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