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  • By Mackenzie Gallagher
  • 06 Apr, 2017

GUITARS AND MICROPHONES ARE THE TOOLS FOR THIS NUÇI'S SPACE PROJECT

Nuci’s space makes everything rock. One of Athens most popular fundraising events, Athens Business Rocks, is no exception. What do you get when you challenge everyone in Athens, Georgia to a battle of the bands? You get a rockin' night, money for a great cause, and plenty of good material for teasing your co-workers for the rest of the year.

Jomaramonas

"So... What the heck?"

Athens Business Rocks is a battle of the bands showdown with a stipulation. It requires the collaboration of co-workers from local businesses to form bands and compete against each other. The competition for First Place has always been fierce. The points are based on many factors: Most important of all is the fundraising for Nuçi’s Space. For every dollar donated, a point is awarded to a band of the donor's choosing. Promotion is important, because no matter how hard they shred, they won't win Athens Business Rocks without begging all of their friends, business partners, and acquaintances for cash.  Donating ahead of time on athensbusinessrocks.com is critical as only the top 10 earning bands will be able to compete on the night of the show.  A panel of special guest judges will determine who has the most technical skill, pizzazz, and creativity and band will be awarded more points accordingly - but only after a spot-on American Idol style verbal pounding from the judges. Ticket sales at the door will be recorded as votes and patrons can make on-the-fly donations to the judge’s table creating a chaotic points-splashing super-competition. Nuçi’s Space does a great job of publicizing the event, the sponsors, and the performers making this event an exciting buzz generator for all parties involved.

Nuçi's Space

Nuçi’s Space opened a short time after the tragic suicide of a young musician and University of Georgia student, Nuçi Phillips, in 1996. Linda Phillips, Nuçi’s mother, knows of the need for accessible mental health care in communities like Athens. Motivated by the passing of her son she established Nuçi’s space as a haven for young musicians who seek help with mental wellness, general health care, and the many more tangible needs of our dynamic and creative music scene. The building itself is a performance venue, a practice space, and a safe place for young people to speak freely. The organization embodies the spirit of support for the arts and the human race.

Learn more about CAMP AMPED, and other great programs by Nuçi’s at nuci.org.

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PHOTO: JASON THRASHER

Your New Favorite Band

The JOMARAMONAS are a 9 piece Polka-Rock Ramones Cover band to perform an ultra-slim operetta about a mentally ill youth who is trying to make sense of it all! A super-star band featuring Mike Mantione (Five Eight) and Scott Spilane (Neutral Milk Hotel), The JOMARAMONAS represent the passion behind the purpose as every member of the band has been touched by the ever growing reach of Nuçi’s space. Now it’s time to pay it back by raising as much money as possible for this Athens Establishment.

THE MOST IMPORTANT TO-DO LIST YOU HAVE EVER BEEN ASSIGNED

  1. VOTE NOW! NOT LATER, NOW!   Visit athensbusinessrocks.com. Be sure to check us as your band.
  2. Follow our Facebook for exciting updates.   facebook.com/jomaramonas
  3. GO TO THE SHOW. May 13th, 40 Watt Club, Doors @ 5:30.   CHEERING=POINTS!!!
  4. DONATE MORE AT THE SHOW! SWING THE VOTE!
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