Athens own Blackoutfest turns legal age this year, celebrating 18 years of Scott Winland bringing awesome underground rock and roll to Athens for a weekend each year for one big party of music. The 18th annual Blackoutfest will take place…
This weekend the world of music was saddened at the news of Jason Molina’s passing. Jason was an Ohioan (and fellow Lorainite) and was an amazing songwriter, musician, and human being making beautiful music throughout his life under his name…
Founding Fathers, “Rapid Transit” Snax, 2013 I’ve read a lot on the topic of increasingly non-geographical musical landscapes. Those days of 70′s, 80′s, or even 90′s scenes in cities across the country spawning great bands, venues, labels that shaped my…
The best day of the whole year is almost upon us, Aquabear Legion Pancake Breakfast day! Sunday, February 17th at 1:00pm at UCM at 18 N. College St. in Athens, Ohio. Once again we are partnering with some great local…
Aquabear is kicking off a brand new year-end tradition by asking some of the state’s best musicians and music related folks to share their favorite Ohio music finds and experiences of the year. Look for a whole bunch of these…
Aquabear is kicking off a brand new year-end tradition by asking some of the state’s best musicians and music related folks to share their favorite Ohio music finds and experiences of the year. Look for a whole bunch of these…
Aquabear is kicking off a brand new year-end tradition by asking some of the state’s best musicians and music related folks to share their favorite Ohio music finds and experiences of the year. Look for a whole bunch of these…
6 Bs and a P: Episode Sixteen (Week 16) Sorry for the delay! The holiday season, traveling, and a bunch of fine folks coming to Athens to visit all made it hard to get this one up in time. It…
Aquabear is kicking off a brand new year-end tradition by asking some of the state’s best musicians and music related folks to share their favorite Ohio music finds and experiences of the year. Look for a whole bunch of these…
Aquabear is kicking off a brand new year-end tradition by asking some of the state’s best musicians and music related folks to share their favorite Ohio music finds and experiences of the year. Look for a whole bunch of these…
Anyway Records turns 20 this year and Bela Koe-Krompecher is throwing a big party over at Ace of Cups in Columbus to celebrate! Two nights of music (Friday and Saturday) featuring some of the best bands to come out of…
Aquabear Legion will host its A Very Special Aquabear Christmas at Casa Cantina in Athens, Ohio on Saturday, December 22 at 10:30pm. The night will feature music from three great Athens bands: Weird Science, Princess, and Elton Johnny. Admission is…
6 Bs and a P: Episode Fifteen (Week 15) The Browns three game winning streak and slim playoff hopes come to end with a loss to the Washington Redskins in Week 15. Luckily, Brian got to go this game and…
Lots of great shows happening here in Athens around the holidays, we’ll be talking about some of them in the next week here on Aquabear. Sunday, December 16 features four of the finest songwriters around all on one stage at…
6 Bs and a P: Episode Fourteen (Week 14) Another Win! Against a team that sort of looks like the Browns from a few years ago??? I’ll take it! Our host discusses the amazing and unbelievable fact that the Browns…
Athens-based Dark Circles Records is a sweet label run by Chris Lute that has put out stuff by Whale Zombie, Homemade Drugs, and a few other Ohio acts. Dark Circles has two new Athens releases for FREE on the ol’…
Athens’ own Bram Riddlebarger was one of the first folks involved with Aquabear Legion lending his songs, writing, and live performances to many a project over the years. Bram is releasing his first novel, Earplugs, was published on November 30, 2012…
6 Bs and a P: Episode Thirteen (Week 13) Browns win again! 2 in a row! 1st road win since September 2011, the Browns come through 20-17 over the terrible Oakland Raiders and improve to 4-8 on the year. Brian…
6 B’s and a P: Episode Twelve (Week 12) The Browns win for just the third time this year beating a hated Pittsburgh Steeler team reeling from injuries. But who cares! They win against their rival for only the 2nd…
6 Bs and a P: Episode Eleven (Week 11) The Browns lose… again. This time, they take longer than normal doing it losing to the Dallas Cowboys 23-20 in Overtime. We think it’s Pat Shurmur’s fault mostly and once again…
I am biased when it comes to the Nelsonville Music Festival and Stuart’s Opera House because I work there. But nevertheless, the Nelsonville Music Festival has grown to be one of the finest festivals around over the years and has…
6 Bs and a P: Episode Ten (Week Nine) Oh man, what a horrible football game. The Browns lose again despite Kicker Phil Dawson’s attempt at beating the Baltimore Ravens on his own with 5 field goals, and fall to…
ACRN, Ohio University’s only student-run radio station would like you to share/submit your bands’ music for our radio station’s local/regional section. They are looking for current local music from around Ohio and the region, so if you are in a…
6 Bs and a P: Episode Nine (Week Eight) BROWNS WIN! It wasn’t pretty (at all) but the important thing is the Cleveland Browns won another game and beat the San Diego Chargers 7-6 on a rainy, cold, windy day…
