Then Again
a bite-sized history podcast by the Northeast Georgia History Center

E144 Historic Athens Porchfest

With Tommy Valentine

Libba is joined by Tommy Valentine, Executive Director of Historic Athens, to discuss the annual Historic Athens Porchfest which showcases over 150 musicians as they perform on the porches of historic homes. Athens, Georgia is well known for its music history and culture with artists like R.E.M. and the B-52's who got their start there. But the history and legacy of music in Athens goes back much further! Learn how Athens has become a cultural hub for musicians of all genres, how Historic Athens Porchfest continues that legacy, and what's coming up next for Historic Athens in today's episode.

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