March 1, 2006

ATHFEST 10 is a special 2-CD set celebrating the 10th anniversary of AthFest. ATHFEST 10 features a very rare recording of “Wanderlust” by R.E.M. The recording was previously available via download only. This is the first time the recording has appeared on CD. It was recorded live in the band’s Athens rehearsal studio. A different recording of “Wanderlust” appeared on the album Around The Sun.

ATHFEST 10 features musicians representing the full spectrum of success in the music business- from new-comers like Nate Nelson who is a local high school student to internationally recognized exports such as R.E.M.

ATHFEST 10 features cover photography and design by local artist, photographer and graphic designer Chris Bilheimer. The photography features signage from local establishments that support the Athens music scene. Bilheimer’s work has been featured on releases by Green Day, Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters and many more. Bilheimer was nominated for two Grammys for his work with R.E.M.

ATHFEST 10 is the 17th compilation of local and regional music produced by Athens-based Ghostmeat Records which was founded by AthFest CD producer Russ Hallauer in 1994.

Disc 1 – New Music From Athens, Georgia
1. AN EPIC AT BEST – Weight Of Words
2. DON CHAMBERS + GOAT – Pig Luck *
3. R.E.M. – Wanderlust^
4. VENICE IS SINKING – Undecided
5. LONA – February Rose *
6. RANDALL BRAMBLETT – Rich Someday *
7. CLAIRE CAMPBELL – Lo, Mama *
8. KEN WILL MORTON & THE WHOLLY GHOSTS – Adelayda
9. PATTERSON HOOD – Heavy And Hanging *
10. THE WHIGS – Can’t Hear You Coming
11. NATE NELSON – A Sing-Song Fashion
12. NUTRIA – Under The Clay *
13. MODERN SKIRTS – Indiana Indian *
14. THE PENDLETONS – Put That Record On *
15. SUMMER HYMNS – What Kind Of Bird *
16. THE BEARFOOT HOOKERS – I’d Rather Two-Step (Than Twelve-Step) *
17. MICHAEL HOUSER – Can’t Change The Past
18. GINGER ENVELOPE – Caretaker *

* – Previously unreleased
^ – Previously released via download only.

Disc 2 – Music From Previous AthFest CDs
1. DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS- The Living Bubba
2. FIVE EIGHT – I’m Still Around
3. JACK LOGAN – Mama’s Door *
4. LITTLE RED ROCKET – I Believe In What You Do ^
5. VIC CHESNUTT – What I’ve Got *
6. DRIP – Rot And Re-Decay
7. THE FOUNTAINS – Talks American
8. HOPE FOR AGOLDENSUMMER – Hearts In Jars ^
9. VAUDEVILLE – Hat Trick
10. THE GLANDS – Livin’ Was Easy ^
11. JAPANCAKES – Now Wait For Last Year
12. JUCIFER – Amplifier ^
13. ELF POWER – Walking With The Beggar Boys
14. WORKHORSES OF THE ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATIONAL INDUSTRY – The Night
Of San Lorenzo ^
15. KEVN KINNEY WITH SCHOOLS, LESEMANN, SELL & BLACKMON – Highway 316
Revisited (Dylan Ripoff) *
16. CEILING FAN – Como Te Llamas
17. BARBARA CUE – Find A Fool
18. JET BY DAY – O Salvation ^

* – Exclusive to AthFest CDs
^ – Originally released on an AthFest CD

For more info see: athfest.com

Dave Matthews Band has announced a full summer tour that will include a slew of popular opening acts. At various stops, G Love, Matisyahu, ALO, Gomez, Umphrey’s McGee, Gov’t Mule, Bela and OAR will all claim the support spot that takes the band to some of the finest venues in the U.S.

May 30 / UMB Bank Pavilion / Maryland Heights, MO / with G Love & Special Sauce

May 31 / Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre / Bonner Springs, KS / with G Love & Special Sauce

Jun 2 / Verizon Wireless Music Center / Noblesville, IN with G Love & Special Sauce

Jun 3 / Verizon Wireless Music Center / Noblesville, IN with G Love & Special Sauce

Jun 6 / DTE Energy Music Theatre / Clarkston, MI with G Love & Special Sauce
Jun 7 / Germain Amphitheater / Columbus, OH with G Love & Special Sauce

Jun 9 / Post Gazette Pavilion at Star Lake / Burgettstown, PA with G Love & Special Sauce

Jun 10 / Post Gazette Pavilion at Star Lake / Burgettstown, PA with G Love & Special Sauce

Jun 13 / Molson Amphitheatre / Toronto, ONT with Matisyahu

Jun 14 / Darien Lake Performing Arts Center / Darien Center, NY with Matisyahu

Jun 16 / Saratoga Performing Arts Center / Saratoga Springs, NY with ALO

Jun 17 / Saratoga Performing Arts Center / Saratoga Springs, NY with ALO

Jun 20 / Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre / Charlotte, NC with ALO

Jun 21 / ALLTEL Pavilion at Walnut Creek / Raleigh, NC with ALO

Jun 23 / HersheyPark Stadium / Hershey, PA with O.A.R.

Jun 24 / Nissan Pavilion at Stone Ridge / Bristow, VA with Gomez

Jun 27 / Tweeter Center at the Waterfront / Camden, NJ with Gomez

Jun 28 / Tweeter Center at the Waterfront / Camden, NJ with Gomez

Jul 1 / Alpine Valley Music Theatre / East Troy, WI with Umphrey