The Cloud Recordings Festival is an event founded by musician and label owner John Kiran Fernandes, who is a prominent member of The Elephant Six Collective. It all started when he and several other members of the music collective joined The Olivia Tremor Control, the local Athens psychedelic pop outfit, in 1994. Since then, Fernandes has expanded his musical reach as well as his artistic influence within the Athens community, releasing more records and solo work and putting together other bands around the Classic City. The idea for hosting a festival spotlighting artists on his label alongside artists he loves came to Fernandes during his sets at the 2012 AthFest as he was criss-crossing across downtown. This year, the festival will showcase 10 acts over the course of two nights with something for any and all Athenians to enjoy. Thursday features Oceanic Sound Research, Kiran Fernandes, Vile Body, Wolfli and Caleb Darnell. Friday includes Joseph Allred, Kevin Coleman, The Rishis, Yes Selma and Organically Programmed.
WHO: Cloud Recordings Festival
WHEN: Nov. 16-17, 7 p.m.
WHERE: Bolo Bolo
HOW MUCH: $12/day
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