It’s an amazing collection of musicians for an event no one wanted.
The 40 Watt announced a two-night event to celebrate the life and music of Vic Chesnutt, and the musicians gathering to pay their respects to the Athens’ songwriter are as surprising as they are talented.
Athens stalwarts El Power, Five Eight, Dave Barbe and John Keane will be joined by some bands coming back after long absences (Mercyland), and solo performers known on a national stage (Sparklehorse’s Mark Linkous and Victoria Williams). It’s a stunning lineup of performers and should prove to be an emotional two nights of shows.
Night I, Friday February 19:
Five Eight
Daniel Hutchens (of Bloodkin)
Jack Logan and Kelly Keneipp
Ham1
Dave Barbe & the Quick Hooks
Todd McBride and Rob Veal
Kelly Hogan
Amorphous Strums
Ben Mize
Curtiss Pernice and Sam Mixon
Flash to Bang Time
Todd Nance and William Tonks
Jill Carnes
John Keane
Night II, Saturday February 20:
Will Johnson (of Centro-matic)
Elf Power
Victoria Williams
Howe Gelb
Mercyland
Guy Picciotto and Mt. Zion
Lambchop
Tenement Halls
Mark Linkous
Jeffrey Richards
