Our panel discussion is an exploration of local music as well as local music scenes and the ways in which they can bridge together cultural divides within a society. This is manifested in the effects these regional subgenres of music have on the locations where they originate or grow popular. The cultural activities performed throughout Athens, Georgia have shaped the town's social identity into one that unites stylistically distinct bands, such as the B-52s and R.E.M., with their eccentric and iconoclastic image as well as creates ties between these bands and the quirky, music-loving Athenians. North Myrtle beach is a unique setting which united a wide cultural gap in the 1960's by bringing together the predominantly African-American sounds of R&B and young, white suburbanites. This combination drove the local cultural movement, characterized by Carolina shag and Carolina beach music, and brought together the community as a whole. College campuses serve as interchangeable local communities that have catalyze the development of the indie music scene. Together as a collective force, these local campuses have created an indie movement that challenges our ideals and ways we express ourselves. These local music scenes may seem miniscule in power, yet they continue to make a substantial impact on society’s identity.
Brent Capps
Emily Perry
Benjamin Atkinson
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