Athens GA Live Music Presents Diverse Lineup of Local and Touring Acts

Concerts feature MJ Lenderman, Spencer Thomas, Blue Stars, Florry and more at venues across Athens

Feb. 19, 2026 at 3:55am

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Athens GA Live Music, a local music documentary project, has been capturing performances by a wide range of artists at venues throughout the Classic City over the past week. The lineup includes both local and touring acts spanning genres like indie, rock, and experimental music.

Why it matters

Athens has long been known as a vibrant music scene, and events like these help shine a spotlight on the diverse array of talent the city has to offer. By documenting these live performances, Athens GA Live Music is preserving an important part of the local cultural heritage.

The details

The recent slate of shows featured artists like MJ Lenderman and Drive-By Truckers at the 40 Watt Club, Blue Stars at Dead Beat Club, and Florry also at the 40 Watt. Other performers included Telemarket, Jonathan Terrell, Waking April, Schmooze, and Ethan Mullenax & Friends across venues like Flicker Theatre & Bar, Athentic, and Red Line.

  • The performances took place from Tuesday, February 10 through Monday, February 16, 2026.
  • MJ Lenderman and Drive-By Truckers played on Wednesday, February 11 for HeAthens Homecoming Night 1.
  • Florry and Drive-By Truckers played on Saturday, February 14 for HeAthens Homecoming Night 4.

The players

Athens GA Live Music

A local music documentary project that seeks to capture performances by artists playing shows across Athens, Georgia.

MJ Lenderman

An indie rock musician who performed at the 40 Watt Club as part of the HeAthens Homecoming event.

Drive-By Truckers

A prominent Southern rock band that played alongside MJ Lenderman and Florry at the 40 Watt Club for the HeAthens Homecoming shows.

Blue Stars

A local Athens band that performed at the Dead Beat Club.

Florry

A musician who played at the 40 Watt Club as part of the HeAthens Homecoming event.

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The takeaway

By documenting the live performances of both local and touring acts, Athens GA Live Music is preserving an important part of the city's rich musical heritage and culture. The diverse lineup of artists showcases the depth and breadth of talent found in the Athens music scene.