Cracker, 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
Found in: Music, ReviewsCracker to visit the Land of Milk and Honey in May
Since the early '90s, Cracker has been blissfully flying just under the radar, steadily releasing albums. Following up 2006's Greenland, the band will release its seventh album, Sunrise in the Land of Milk and Honey, out May 5 on 429 Records. ... read more
Found in: Music, NewsCracker and Isbell pair up for 'Tornado' tour
It's tornado off-season in these United States, and undoubtedly vulnerable twister magnets like Oklahoma and Texas sure miss the ruckus. The thrill is gone, right? In the mean time, Cracker and former Drive-By Trucker Jason Isbell hope to stir up the heartland on their own with "Tornado Alley Tour 07," which begins on Halloween in San Antonio. After sitting through weather that time and time again sounds like a freight train, the region could probably use some new frequencies. While Isbell accustoms the nation to a recently released CD with his name alone on the cover, titled Sirens of the... read more
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