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The Whigs

Hometown: Athens, Georgia

The best unsigned band in America"
- Rolling Stone (10 Artists to Watch feature)

“Think Superchunk meets the Replacements.”
- Entertainment Weekly

In a town that probably has more bands per capita than any other in these United States, Athens, Georgia’s the Whigs have the dubious distinction of being Most Likely To Succeed.
- The FADER

Watch videos of The Whigs playing a Shiner Beer Session at The Do512 Lounge!

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  • Buzz Bands LA

    Buzz Bands LA on The Whigs

    7 months ago

    ► Back in August, Athens, Ga., trio the Whigs did a little KCSN / Buzz Bands LA-presented show at the Federal Bar in North Hollywood and rocked the joint in a way that befitted the title of their new, fourth album, "Enjoy the Company." Tonight they pay L.A. another visit, playing the Bootleg Bar supported by the most excellent local trio the Record Company . That's the Whigs' Danny Clinch-directed video for "Waiting," above. ► Stars hold forth at the Mayan Theatre behind their new album "The North." Diamond Rings more here

  • Amoeba Music

    Amoeba Music on The Whigs

    7 months ago

    The Whigs, Enjoy The Company (CD) Athens, GA power trio the Whigs just keep getting better, and their fourth album reveals a new surety and command, under the production guidance of John Agnello (Drive By Truckers, Sonic Youth). This is true American summertime rock n' roll, in the grand tradition of Creedence, Petty and the Doors. Stomping rhythms, righteous riffs, tales...more at amoeba.com

  • Buzz Bands LA

    Buzz Bands LA on The Whigs

    7 months ago

    Guitar, bass and drums, seared by the flame of urgent vocals. Athens, Ga., trio the Whigs haven't changed the formula much over seven years and three albums, nor have they needed to. Now subscribers to the straight-up rock ’n’ roll tenets of guitarist Parker Gispert, bassist Timothy Deaux and drummer Julian Dorio have another chapter waiting for them: The Whigs' fourth album "Enjoy the Company" will be Sept. 18 (via New West Records), and it not only has one of our favorite ablum covers of the year (see it after the jump), it's evidence the trio hasn't lost more here

  • covertcuriosity on The Whigs

    over 2 years ago

    Here's a post I do from time to time to try and keep up with all the good stuff that gets sent to my inbox. more at blogspot.com

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