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Central” by The New York Times, and Drive-By Truckers, and there’s no
the #1 Best Music City to Live In by sign of the scene slowing down.
CubeSmart.com and the #1 College
Music Scene in America by Rolling Today, night clubs, theaters,
Stone magazine, Athens is an oasis of and even area coffee shops
musical inspiration. showcase Athens’ musical aptitude
on any given night of the week.
Clubs such as the 40 Watt Club, The
Athens’ music scene exploded in Foundry, and The Georgia Theatre
the late 1970s with such bands as set the stage for regional, national,
the B-52s and R.E.M. The Athens and even international success for
environment produced bands like Athens’ estimated 400 bands and
Widespread Panic, The Black Crowes, solo musicians.
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