I lived in Athens, Ohio from 1988 to 1995, an era during which email would arrive and internet message boards would thrive, and yet Athens felt disconnected from it all. A small town in the foothills of Appalachian Mountains, Athens kept alive a ‘60s and ‘70s spirit on its streets, front porches, and bars. Music, when it did arrive, came from jukeboxes stuffed with classic rock, and from townie bar bands, several of renown, that kept alive a folk music/Americana vibe. Occasional out-of-town indi...
Published on July 25, 2025 14:29