Retirement Party Music

Flagpole Athens Music Awards Recap

On Thursday, June 23 musicians and music fans came together for a special night celebrating the magic of Athens. When host Luke Fields mockingly read the disparaging editorial written about our happy bubble of a scene in an Atlanta-based monthly rag, the words rang hollow. In between energizing performances and sincere acceptance speeches, it was clear that Athenians have every right to boast about our talented town.

Sweet Ruby Kendrick won our hearts first; for a relatively young artist, it had to be terrifying facing that big, brightly lit stage alone, but as soon as she started singing, her nerves melted away and her voice was tantalizing. Abandon the Earth Mission played their only AthFest set during our show, backed by psychedelic visuals created by Winston Parker. Parker, by the way, seemed intent on letting everyone know that the reason he didn't make it to the stage to accept ATEM's award for best electronic act is because he was busy making out with his girlfriend. Hey, winners deserve to celebrate, right?

DJ BangRadio was a real charmer, too, as if we didn't already know that. If you've seen his weekly Tuesday videos on YouTube, you know Isai Jaimes just wants to make you smile… and with his various costume changes and props (not to mention that adorable accent), he did just that.

Sprockets made a triumphant return this year, with Athens winning the audience choice award for their video back in action, especially the Casper and the Cookies story about Kay Stanton saving her husband Jason Nesmith in a bar fight. Coincidentally, Kay and Jason were on hand as presenters as well, but as angry drunks with big sticks were not permitted into the venue, Kay's choke-hold maneuver wasn't necessitated.

Our special award this year was dedicated to WUGA music director Robb Holmes, who recently announced his retirement after 24 years of service. We are happy to report, however, that he'll continue hosting "It's Friday" on into the fall.

Performer Timmy Tumble was as delightful as ever, although I could hardly watch his acrobatic display in fear that he'd roll too far and land on top of Kenosha Kid in the pit.

The Gold Party came out with a literal bang, their first song somehow blowing a fuse in the Morton's new control panel. But the setback was brief, and the band was able to close out the night with a sweeping rendition of "Luxury and Light," featuring special guests Powerkompany on strings.

But the artist who absolutely stole the show was Lera Lynn—and she didn't need visuals or theatrics. Joined by Ben Lewis on guitar and banjo, the duo performed her latest single, "Bobby, Baby," and the achingly beautiful cover of TV on the Radio's "Wolf Like Me." The duo's harmonies on the historic Morton Theatre stage were divine. Lera Lynn is equal parts poise and power, and we can't wait to see where she goes next. She went home with the award for best Americana act, but there are undoubtedly bigger accolades in store for her.

Retirement Songs – Songs for Retirement Party and Retirement Party

Retirement songs are important for making a great retirement slideshow to remember your work, your colleges and raising classes in a retirement party. Retiring is a milestone of saying goodbye and begin a new life.

Retirement songs played should also convey the mood of the retirement party: slower retirement songs for more somber retirements or upbeat, sing-along retirement songs for raucous parties. And making retirement slideshow with a slideshow software to memorize work and the past life is surely a good idea!

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