The Dirty Guv’nahs began as a joke. In 2006, bassist Justin Hoskins signed up his not-yet-existent band to open a local show in Knoxville, TN. A week later, The Dirty Guv’nahs did exist, named after a friend of the band who was nicknamed “The Guv’nah.” Two years later, they released their first album, Don’t Need No Money, recorded using studio time they won in a university battle of the bands contest. Since then, The Dirty Guv’nahs have released several more studio albums, been voted best band in Knoxville numerous times and opened for acts like the Zac Brown Band, Wilco, NEEDTOBREATHE and the Levon Helm Band. Their new record is called Promises and delivers more of the Southern rock charm that the band is known for. Dallas, TX rockers Yes Ma’am Band will open the Athens show.
WHO: The Dirty Guv’nahs
WHEN: Friday, August 29, 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show)
WHERE: Georgia Theatre
HOW MUCH: $38.94
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