Over 150 bands and artists will perform over the course of the weekend, with most performances free of charge to the public. The festival also includes a juried artisan market, the Flagpole Music Awards show, KidsFest, and much more. From 2005-2007, ATHFEST was included in the "TOP 20 Events for June" by the Southeast Tourism Society.
Each year, Athens-based Ghostmeat Records releases a compilation of local music, primarily of bands that will perform at festival. Ghostmeat Records founder Russ Hallauer produced this year's CD, the 11th such release. The CD will feature cover art by Athens artist Catherine Stinson. This year's edition includes a diverse array of music from 19 Athens artists, 12 of which have never appeared on previous ATHFEST CDs, with 15 previously unreleased tracks.
Artists include: Bicycles and Gravel*, Madeline*, Five Eight*, Kenosha Kid*, Ham1, Perpetual Groove, William Tonks*, Titans of Filth*, Timber*, The Packway Handle Band*, Hope for Agoldensummer*, Dubconscious, Long Legged Woman*, Captain #1*, Dead Confederate*, The Inflatable Orchestra*, Caroline Monroe*, Russian Spy Camera*, and Lona*. *Denotes previously unreleased tracks. The CD will be available May 6th at AthFest.com, Ghostmeat.com, select record stores, iTunes, and at AthFest merch booths. The ATHFEST CD release party is Friday, May 2nd at 8:00 P.M. at Tasty World (FREE).
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Preview and Purchase Athfest CDs
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