Heathens Homecoming: Drive-By Truckers lit up Athens’ legendary 40 Watt Club on Valentine’s night — a night where Southern history met electric guitars. Appalachia Today captures the sound, the stories, and the atmosphere in this photo-rich recap. Read more:
https://wix.to/LrRi9PH #DriveByTruckers #40WattClub #AthensGA #LiveMusic #AppalachiaToday
Heathens Homecoming: Drive-By Truckers Light Up the 40 Watt Club in Athens
Southern history and electric guitars converged with regional identity at the famed venue in North Georgia.Story and Photos by Casey Nicholson.It was Valentine’s Day 2026 when Drive-By Truckers returned to familiar ground for the fourth night of their annual Heathens Homecoming at the legendary 40 Watt Club in Athens. The venue's proximity to the North Georgia highlands makes it an ideal getaway for music lovers — and for many in the Blue Ridge foothills, it functions as a cultural crossroads wh
Rockabilly revival in the Scenic City — Reverend Horton Heat brings high-octane roots rock to Chattanooga. Read about 24 hours of mountain views, railroad history, and gourmet breakfast in Appalachia Today’s vivid travel story. Full piece:
https://wix.to/CihAxym #Appalachia #Chattanooga #TravelStory #Rockabilly #ReverendHortonHeat #AppalachiaToday
Rockabilly Revival: Reverend Horton Heat in Chattanooga
24 Hours of Mountain Views, Railroad History, and Gourmet Breakfast in the Scenic CityStory and Photos by Casey NicholsonBy the time I-75 curved into downtown Chattanooga, the skyline was glowing in the last light of day. Glass and brick towers caught the golden hour as traffic thinned and the Tennessee River shimmered just beyond the buildings. We had only 24 hours in the Scenic City, but it didn’t take long to see that this southern Appalachian hub carries itself with confidence — equal parts
Earlier this year we spent an evening with Blue Highway at The Down Home in Johnson City! The Grammy-nominated bluegrass act delivered fan favorites, including Marbletown and a memorable rendition of Man of Constant Sorrow. Read the full photo story:
https://wix.to/UkPUh7H #LiveMusic #Bluegrass #MusicJournalism #AppalachiaToday
See Pics from Night One of Blue Highway at The Down Home
By Casey NicholsonShawn Lane, vocalist and mandolin playerGrammy-nominated bluegrass act Blue Highway returned to The Down Home in Johnson City, Tennessee, for a two-night stand this weekend. Night one saw the group play a slew of their best-known hits and fan favorites, including the Mark Knopfler-penned "Marbletown" and the sad but incredible "Tears Fell on Missouri". The show closed out with a rendition of The Stanley Brothers' standard, "Man of Constant Sorrow", a tune made famous in the 2
Appalachia Today™