The time has come for local Southern rock legends Drive-By Truckers to return to Athens for a series of hometown shows and related festivities. The band will kick off night one of the homecoming with a performance of songs from its 2001 record, Southern Rock Opera, the deluxe edition of which was released last year. DJ Jay Leavitt will host the night-one afterparty. On night two DBT will be joined by Dexateens, a rock and punk band that has been active since the 1990s. Night three will feature performances from a Nuçi’s Space Camp Amped band and local punk-rock band Shehehe. On the final night DBT will be joined by Thelma and the Sleaze, a Nashville-based rock trio. Two associated shows are happening at Flicker Bar & Theatre, with performances from Loose Cattle and Jay Gonzalez on Feb. 13 and Dash Rip Rock, Schaefer Llana and Drunken Prayer on Feb. 14. Nuçi’s Space is also hosting its annual HeAthens cookout and silent auction on Feb. 15.
WHO: HeAthens Homecoming
WHEN: Feb. 12–15, 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show)
WHERE: 40 Watt Club
HOW MUCH: $55–195
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