Athens Potluck is a photography book by Jason Thrasher that takes an up close and personal look at the Athens music scene. Published in 2017, it compiles photographs and interviews from local musicians into a visual representation of the city’s diverse music scene, featuring 33 artists from across many genres, including Laura Carter (Elf Power), Vanessa Hay (Pylon), Ross Shapiro (The Glands) and more. The interconnectedness of the scene shines through in Thrasher’s process for creating the collection; he started with one musician, then found the next through that musician’s referral, and so on, finding himself moving from rock to punk to country to indie musicians rather than getting stuck in one genre. The opening reception for this exhibition will include live music from Charlie and Nancy Hartness of old time string band duo Hawk Proof Rooster and Jill Carnes (Thimble Circus), as well as drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
WHO: “Athens Potluck” Opening Reception
WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 8, 6-8 p.m.
WHERE: UGA Special Collections Libraries
HOW MUCH: FREE!
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