After nine years in production, Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight finally came out last year, chronicling the experiences of one of Athens’ most dedicated rock bands. In it, the band’s members—Mike Mantione, Sean Dunn, Dan Horowitz and Patrick Ferguson—reflect on their beginnings, successes and hardships with guest commentary from fellow musicians such as Bill Berry of R.E.M., Amy Ray of Indigo Girls, David Barbe of Mercyland and Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers. Director Marc Pilvinsky drew from both the band’s commentary and a mountain of archival material, including VHS tapes, DVDs, photos, flyers and unreleased songs to craft a narrative that encapsulates Five Eight’s relationship with commercial success and what it means to have made it as a band. Since the feature-length documentary’s release, Five Eight has held several screening/performance events at venues across the Southeast. This special showing of Weirdo and performance from the band will act as a kickoff event for AthFest, which begins the following day. A $2 discount for the Five Eight performance will be given to AthFest wristband holders.
WHO: Five Eight & Weirdo
WHEN: Thursday, June 19, 7 p.m.
WHERE: Ciné
HOW MUCH: $10
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