Q&A: Futurebirds to headline AthFest main stage

Rosemary Scott | Culture Editor Jun 18, 2017 Updated Jun 23, 2017 Since 2009, Futurebirds has been playing music together and making its mark in the Athens community. Eight years later, the band has now become a staple in the local music scene, so much so that it will headline Athfest this weekend. The Red […]

Music Column: Interview with Athens band Futurebirds | The Crimson White

By Katie Huff | 03/20/2017 8:47pm Futurebirds is a band that’s impossible to ignore. The sound changes from southern twang, to soft eeriness, to more of an indie rock vibe. The band’s lyrics are undoubtedly earnest and the sentiment behind each track is evident. There’s this band from Athens, Georgia, (I know what you’re thinking […]

Interview: Futurebirds, Southern Rock Band – Gear Patrol

A Southern Rock Band You Need to Know Culture By Chris Wright Photo by Sung Han Fresh off the stage in Savannah, Georgia, answering a few questions about the state of Southern rock and what makes for a good cover. In a review of Futurebirds’ album Baba Yaga, Pitchfork went so far as to call […]

The Capitol Theatre » Futurebirds are Deadheads in a Psychedelic Country Band

We spoke with Carter King from Psychedelic Country band Futurebirds from Athens, Georgia. These guys will be all over the country on their current tour, and their next stop is here at Garcia’s this Friday, July 22nd. We cover everything from their biggest influences to what kind of birds they think they are. Grab a […]

Major League Baseball Preview: Futurebirds’ Thomas Johnson On The Atlanta Braves

Futurebirds Thomas Johnson continues the JamBase Major League Baseball preview with a look at the Atlanta Braves’ upcoming season. By <!––>Team JamBase<!––> In advance of Major League Baseball’s opening day this Sunday, JamBase reached out to a number of musicians and asked them to preview the upcoming season for their favorite team. Along with predictions […]