The Spaces of Athens DIY: The Hardcore House of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
By Jennifer Castaneda, Contributor The Hardcore House of Ruther Bader Ginsburg opened its doors to music lovers on June 23, 2015. Burst of Rage, Free At Last, Sarduakar, and Killjoy played on as teenagers moshed on hard-wood floors with the lights on. DIY shows are shows that are usually held in areas outside of a typical, designated venue. They are a non-standard way of giving artists and musicians a platform to showcase and share their talent. These musicians are oftentimes
The Women of Athens DIY
By Jane Dickerson, Contributor Concerts were one of the few redeeming factors of the years leading up to college. Growing up on the border of Cleveland, I was exposed to all kinds of shows and venues. Cleveland was a place that, like Athens, seemed to be fairly inclusive for non-male musical artists. However, despite these assumptions, this was not always the case. On one instance, I remember a female opener playing for a vaguely memorable surf-punk band. Naturally, the audie
