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 THANKS: Thanks to all of the bands, sponsors, venues, artists, volunteers, vendors, fans and everyone else we are forgetting for helping making AthFest 2009 fantastic. Keep checking back for news and more.
WIDESPREAD PANIC GUITAR EBAY AUCTION ENDS JUNE 30: Don't forget! The Gretsch guitar signed by Widespread Panic to support AthFest AfterSchool is now up for auction on eBay to end on June 3 0. Bid away!
PODCAST: The first Countdown to AthFest 2009 podcast is now available (see column on the right) with some news, audio clips, and a 30-min. interview with Outdoor Stage performer Trent Allen of Dreams So Real.
GEORGIA THEATRE UPDATE: Bands slated to play the Georgia Theatre during AthFest will perform at the Morton Theatre - same lineup but with two changes on Friday for times. Athens suffered a tremendous loss in the devastating fire at the Georgia Theatre early on Fri., June 19. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported. Our thoughts are with owner Wilmot Greene, the staff, and fans.
WRISTBANDS AVAILABLE AT STORES & ONLINE: AthFest wristbands are only $15 in advance. Get them online or at SchoolKids Records, Cine, the Athens Welcome Center, and Wuxtry Records in Athens. They go up to $20 during AthFest... so get 'em early.
MORE VENUE BANDS ANNOUNCED: Now up to 160 bands & solo artists. Check out the growing list by venue and by performer. And don't forget to start considering getting your wristbands....
SPECIAL EVENTS COMING ON STRONG: Also check out the other Affiliated Events, including the Darius Goes West Screening / Q&A (June 26), the Mountain Music & Medicine Show (June 28) & more.
 GOOGLE MAPS OF ATHFEST: Check out a Google maps creation showing the outdoor stage area and participating venues.
ATHFEST 2009 COMPILATION OUT: The AthFest 2009 CD is available online, at digital retailers such as iTunes, and in select Athens stores. The CD features 16 artists, only 1 has ever appeared on an AthFest CD before. See the lineup and the cover.
ATHFEST 2009 EPK VIDEO ONDEMAND THROUGH CHARTER: Live in the Atlanta area and have Charter cable? Check out AthFest's 6 minute video through OnDemand by going to Channel 1 > iWantMore! > Community.
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