Classic City Vibes

Send us Fan Mail This week we talk with musician Bryant Perez.  Bryant is a rapper but also has projects in metal and hosting duties on JOKERJOKERtv.  You can find out more about Bryant at https://bryantperezmusic.com/.

Send us Fan Mail We talk with author Comfort Rexford about her new book "Arranged Marriage: The Dilemma Of An African Girl". Born in Ghana, West Africa, Comfort Rexford embodies resilience as an entrepreneur, mother, and grandmother to two incredible children and a beautiful granddaughter. Her impressive sales achievements in Beauty, Fashion, Insurance, and Real Estate industries highlig...

Send us Fan Mail This week's interview is with Jordan Cleo Argrett.  Jordan makes music, pottery, photography and more.    It was a fun conversation so check it out. You can find out more about Jordan at: Website: jordanargrett.com Instagram: jordancleo.clay Bandcamp: jordncleo.bandcamp.com

Send us Fan Mail This week we talk with author, actor, and barber Barnard Simms.   Barnard Sims, pen named: Barnard the Barber is the Award-Winning Author of:    THE SOUTHERN AWAKENING:  A Black Man’s Guide to Liberating the Rural South.    Additionally, Barnard is USCF (United States Chess Federation) District Chess Coach and the founder of the 501(c3) Nonprofit, Reach One Chess, Inc. ROC ’s miss...

Send us Fan Mail This week we interview game designer extraordinaire Jay Domingo who is among many thing the co-creator of the upcoming Mystic Punks Tabletop Roleplaying Game.  Check out there kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exaltedfuneral/mystic-punks-table-top-roleplaying-game.

Send us Fan Mail We kick off our new studios (you will be able to hear the sound quality difference) with an interview with Timi Conley.  The musician and visual artist who is also the founder of the Athens hallmark event The Wild Rumpus.  Check out Timi's band The Wonderland Rangers at https://wonderlandrangers.bandcamp.com/album/trouble-treasure-pt-3.  It was great talking with Timi and hop...

Send us Fan Mail This episode we talk with multi-talented author Brandy Hayes Angel.  Brandy is a local Photographer, Artist, Writer and founder of a non profit, Be the Change-Brandy Angel Foundation, Inc. She is a self proclaimed poster child for ADHD and always has her hands in something new and creative. She was born and raised in Georgia and began a career as a traveling Surgical Technologist...

Send us Fan Mail This week we talk with local filmmaker Aaron Strand.  Aaron Strand is a filmmaker, actor, and podcaster based in Atlanta, GA. He graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in drama and has performed Off-Broadway as well as in films and television (NCIS:NOLA, Dynasty, American Soul, Manhunt). Aaron's journey as a writer began in 2009, developing raunchy on-s...

Send us Fan Mail This week we talk with composer Jacob Schoenle.  Jacob is not only a composer but also plays in three bands and teaches at UGA.  Hope you enjoy our conversation. Jacob Schoenle is an American multi-instrumentalist, music theorist, and composer of chamber and orchestral music. His style prioritizes harmony and rhythmic groove in a way described by colleagues as witty and effective,...

Send us Fan Mail This week we talk with Stephanie Calabrese about her new documentary feature "Unspoken", her love of photography and her other artistic ventures.  It is a great conversation.   You can find out more about Stephanie Calabrese at www.stephaniecalabrese.com/ Bio Stephanie Calabrese is an acclaimed interdisciplinary artist, recognized for her exploration of the human experie...

Send us Fan Mail We talk with the creator of the Zine Atomic Elbow and co-organizer of FLUKE.  Learn more about FLUKE at flukeathens.com and follow Robert on Twitter @atomic_elbow.

Send us Fan Mail We kick off our new season of interviews with Sam Lipkin of Volumes Hip Hop.  Learn more about the Athens Hip Hop scene, Volumes Hip Hop, local Rap festivals and more!   Volumes Hip Hop, founded by Sam Lipkin in January 2017, is a community-driven organization focused on media and event production. Volumes has two primary goals: capturing the history of the Athens hip hop scene in...

Send us Fan Mail Zakk interviews Joey and Ben of Bleach Garden.  You don't want to miss this fascinating conversation with one of the best local bands around.  You can listen to Bleach Garden at: https://bleachgarden94.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bleachgarden94/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/74v0EH5Gl2zsUhXXWzGJyI

Send us Fan Mail This week on the podcast we talk about Beach Reads!  We have back with us Lindsay, Carley, and Jen to give their take on the concept, favorite books, suggestions, and more!   If you love books then don't miss this episode.

Send us Fan Mail This week we talk with local realtor and TV host Tara Ewing about her role on the show  American Dream TV and what makes this area such a wonderful place to live, from exotic farms, to music, to painting and much more. You can follow Tara on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/taraewing90

Send us Fan Mail This week we sit down with uber talented Cassie Chantel.  Cassie is an amzing artist and is doing lots of great work in the community.  Great Conversation that I hope you enjoy. Check out Cassie's work at: https://www.tribehouserecords.com/cassie-chantel Bio Leading with the story-telling element of classic Hip Hop while being as unorthodox as today’s Rap/Pop music, Cassie Ch...

Send us Fan Mail Zakk of Classic City Vibes sat down with Pascal Cureton for a great conversation about Pascal's work with the local music scene.  "Pascal Cureton is the current Lighting Director/Designer for the legendary 40 Watt Club in Athens, GA. In addition to his work at the 40 Watt, Cureton designs light shows for local acts. Past design clients include Feather Trade, Sacred Bull,...

Send us Fan Mail This week we interview DJ/Producer Ellwin of the Nightshade Family.  Learn about Ellwin's journey and his eclectic taste in music.  You can find some of Ellwin's work at https://soundcloud.com/ellwindubstep.

Send us Fan Mail Today we talk with Athens comic book writer and artist James Burns.  James has been making comics for over 20 years.  Learn about how his popular Grumbles series got started and his various projects through the years.  You can find out more about James at burnscomics.com.

Send us Fan Mail Today's guest is poet Gary Grossman.  Gary has a wide range of talents ranging from musician to poet to forager.  Gary shares his story and takes us through the many different creative endeavors that he has pursued.  You can find Gary's graphic novel and cookbook  at Add Drug and Neighborhood Books in ATH, and his comic at Avid Books.  You can find more information about...

Send us Fan Mail Tyler, Alex, and Briton join us on Classic City Vibes to talk about their podcast "Here Come The Sequels".  It is great conversation you don't want to miss.  You can listen to "Here Come the Sequels" on all major podcast platforms.   You can find out more about them at https://herecomethesequels.blogspot.com/

Send us Fan Mail This week we talk with Athens R&B artist Trevon.  Don't miss it! Trevon, a smooth and soulful R&B artist from the music-rich town of Athens, Georgia, has been singing and making music for most of his life. Trevon’s two older brothers encouraged him to begin creating music. While Trevon draws inspiration from the oldies such as Al Green and Stevie Wonder (Songs he’d li...

Send us Fan Mail This week we celebrate our 50th episode with some special guests and our favorite topic of books!  Lindsay Josey, Jenn Schumann, and Carley Stewart from ARLS come on to talk about all things books.  It is a fun episode and something we hope to do more of in future.  Hope you enjoy.

Send us Fan Mail This week Zakk talks with the amazing Screamo band Clavus.  Clavus endorses the use of Screamo Money: the Intangible Currency of Passion and Ephemera.   You can listen to Clavus at: https://clavusga.bandcamp.com/

Send us Fan Mail This week we talk with the talented Libbaloops.  Libbaloops is an electronic musician and looping artist based in Athens, Georgia. She offers fun interactive shows where audiences of all ages inspire the music and choose the sounds and instruments for each loop! Check out her Twitch channel for live improv looping every Thursday at 7 PM.  We had a blast talking with her and there...