Modern Skirts

Modern Skirts was a popular local alternative rock band from Athens, Georgia, active from 2003 until their disbandment in 2013. The group consisted of Jay Gulley (guitar, bass, and vocals), JoJo Glidewell (guitar, bass, piano, and vocals), Phillip Brantley (bass, guitar, and vocals), and John Swint (drums). After releasing their first EP, This is Winning and Thinking, in 2004, they gained prominence in Georgia and across the southeast with their debut album, Catalogue of Generous Men (2005). The record showcased their piano-driven pop sound and vocal harmonies, which made them overnight one of the most celebrated bands in the Athens music scene. Their follow-up album, All of Us in Our Night (2008), marked a shift towards a darker, more electronic style. In 2008, Modern Skirts toured Europe, opening for R.E.M. in Amsterdam and Belgium. They released their final album, Gramahawk, in 2011 before announcing their breakup in early 2013, culminating in a farewell show, headlining the outdoor stage at Athfest 2013. This AthFest performance will be one of a rare handful of performances the band has come back together to perform since their disbandment. 

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