AthCastMusic: The Music of Athens GA, Now and Then

Hank Sullivant is an American rock musician and record producer, who is known for his work as a co-founder of the Athens-based pop rock band The Whigs, his stint as touring guitarist for MGMT, and as leader of the rock band Kuroma. Marlene sat down with Hank to talk about his time with the Whigs, what touring with MGMT was like, to having a family and being the organist for his church as well as the Business of Music & Life Skills Instructor at Tweed Recording.

Show AthCastMusic hosted by Marlene Sokol Stewart

Frequency Every Thursday

Published April 4, 2024

Length: 52.42

Recording Engineer Kayla Dover, Tweed Recording

Intro by Telly Award winning Mike Hathcote of Mike Hathcote Media, https://mikehathcote.com/, [email protected]

Marlene Sokol Stewart talks about her up and coming Season 2 of AthCastMusic. In season 2, Marlene has the opportunity to bring some of the best musician's and industry influencers in Athens Georgia. Whether her guests have been in Athens since the glory days of Athens, or some of the best bands and musicians that are making their mark not only in Athens but nationally and some internationally. This will be a great season to listen to AthCastMusic, If you "don't listen, you can't hear!"

Season 2 Trailer

Show: AthCastMusic: The Music of Athens Georgia Now and Then

Frequency: Updated Weekly, Thursdays

Engineer: Kayla Dover, Tweed recording

Recorded at Tweed Recording, Audio Production School, Athens Ga

Intro by Telly Awarding winning Mike Hathcote, https://mikehathcote.com/ or [email protected]

On this episode of AthCastMusic, Marlene talks with Annie Leeth, a producer, engineer, and session violinist known for her work with Faye Webster, Kishi Bashi, Erasure, the Magic Gang, and Grouplove. Annie discusses how she discovered that her classical training did not align with the type of music she wanted to create. This realization led her to become a highly sought-after musician, known for her ability to enhance the sound of various artists' songs. Annie previously worked as the house engineer at Maze Studios in Atlanta under Ben Allen (Animal Collective, Deerhunter) before transitioning to her current role as an engineer at Chase Park Transduction.

Hosted by Marlene Sokol Stewart

date: 12/19/23

Songs: Alone Anyway, Waste Time (if you'd like)

Instagram: Annie,leeth

FaceBook: Annie Leeth

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Join AthCastMusic as Marlene sits down for an insightful conversation with the musically versatile Freeman Leverett. Growing up in Elberton, GA, and attending school in Athens, Freeman faced social challenges that deeply influenced his musical journey. His exposure to diverse music led him to explore various genres and instruments, consqequentially leading him to shape a unique, stand-out sound. Now based in Athens, Freeman's songwriting skillfully blends world music elements, complemented by his impressive vocals. He's involved in multiple bands, including Bichos Vivos with its Brazilian Forró genre, and Floral Portrait. Freeman and Marlene talk about his latest project, born from a serendipitous online meeting with another musician. Listen as Freeman shares his unique story and showcases his exceptional vocal talent in a special performance.

Hosted by Marlene Stewart.

This episode features Knowa and Mokah Johnson, a dynamic duo who have built a huge presence in Athens by promoting social change, diversity, and equality for people of color and multi-international cultures. Knowa and Mokah speak to Marlene about their unique story of meeting each other, how they created the United Group of Artists Entertainment, Athens Hip Hop Awards, the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (AADM), and how they collaborated with other Athenian Influencers to create the spectacular Athens in Harmony, a fundraiser that supports the AADM and brings together singers and musicians that one might expect to perform together.

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Jan 14, 2024 Athens in Harmony

Jan. 15, 2024 MLK Parade & Music Fest

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https://www.aadmovement.org/

Instagram: Mokah.JasmineJohnson

Instagram: Mokah & Knowa Johnson

Athenshiphopaward.com

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https://www.facebook.com/mokahjasminejohnson

https://www.facebook.com/knowa.logic

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This episode features the remarkable Sarah Mootz, an artist who has triumphed over adversity to establish her unique voice in music. Born in Georgia, Sarah began her musical journey early, writing songs and performing gigs from her teens. Despite facing industry pressures and challenges, she stayed true to her artistic vision. Marlene explores Sarah's story of resilience and self-acceptance, highlighting her emotionally charged songs like "Sexualized" and "Just Say You Love Me," and her latest release "Eat Your Heart Out." The episode offers an intimate conversation and a special performance by Sarah, showcasing her as one of the prominent 'now' musicians from Athens, GA.

Instagram: @Sarahmootz

Website: Sarahmootz.com

In this episode of AthCastMusic, Marlene chats with Jim Benson, filmmaker of "Hwy 29 Revisited," a documentary capturing the influential music scene of Athens, GA in the 80s and 90s. Jim, also known for establishing the WORD X WORD Festival, shares his experiences in Athens, highlighting how the welcoming nature of local bands and venues extended his stay. Their discussion reveals shared goals and surprising connections, offering listeners a glimpse into the dynamic world of Athens' music legacy

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Join us as we discuss the enchanting world of jazz with Mary Sigalas, an extraordinary jazz vocalist. In this episode of AthCastMusic, we will explore Mary's journey in reviving the captivating music of the 30s and 40s with her band, the Hot Hotty-Hots. Beyond her performances, Mary passionately leads Jazz Athens (JAGA), aiming to make Athens a jazz hub. Her conversation with Marlene radiates her deep love for hot jazz, which was strongly influenced by her grandfather. Mary's music is a dance-inducing, soul-stirring tribute to a timeless era.

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www.marysigalas.com

facebook.com/jazzathens

Instagram: @marysigalas

Dive into the musical and personal world of Spencer Thomas in this episode of AthCastMusic. A Jackson, MS native, Spencer has become an integral part of the Athens music scene. His work with “The Future Birds” and the Spencer Thomas Band echoes influences like Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty, blending working-class themes with deeper explorations of mental health and emotional complexities. His album “The Joke of Life” showcases his evolving artistry, with contributions from notable musicians. Join Marlene as she uncovers how Spencer navigates life and music in Athens, striving to be both a better musician and a better man.

Thank you again Spencer Thomas for joining us!

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Booking: https://[email protected]

Management: drewbeskin@gmailcom

Instagram: @Spencerthomassongs

FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=spencerthomassongs

Step back in time with us in the latest episode of AthCast Music featuring the remarkable Donny Whitehead, a true Athenian who has witnessed the city's musical evolution for over six decades. From learning to play the piano in first grade to sharing the stage with iconic bands like The Platters and Temptations, Donny takes us on a musical history lesson. Join Marlene as she dives into the rich history of Athens' music scene and uncover the memories that shaped Donny's illustrious 64-year career.

Thanks again to Donny for joining us this week! To get in touch with him, email [email protected].