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Memories of Vic Chesnutt By Daniel Hutchens

LISTENING TO A LOT OF LITTLE: MEMORIES OF VIC CHESNUTT
By Daniel Hutchens

Those of us who showed up in Athens during the 80ʼs are starting to feel our age. A few years back we lost Porn Orchardʼs Ted Hafer, back in 2002 we lo...

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Dick Huey says...

Thanks for the memories, Vic, and thanks for this article Daniel. It's been a couple years since I've seen Vic play. I remember opening for him, maybe 20 years ago, at 300 East in Charlotte, NC. Vic's music was beautifully stark, simpler, and more profound, than nearly any artist I can name. I was never part of the Athens scene, but I visited there several times, and always thought of Athens as "Vic's" town when I did. I will really miss him. Although his legacy will live on in his recordings, there'll never be another Vic.

Josh Bandstra says...

well done. he is gone but his music will be around forever...

J.r. Waits says...

Great writing Danny. Vic sure will be missed. I was lucky enough to see him play once and was very impressed. evryone in Athens will be in our prayers....

Courtney Wilson Long says...

This is a man who provided me & so many that I love with some incredibly raw talent. Vic is such an amazing artist in so many vast ways. Not only could he write but his guitar talent surpassed more than anything I have ever seen. He & Michael Houser together...WOW what an amazing combo. I saw him do an acoustic LGDTB in chattanooga and I am happy to say I was able to witness what incredible talent that inspired so many musicians. The beauty of it all is that his music will live forever. God Bless and RIP!!

lowspark13 says...

An outstanding read Daniel. Thanks for taking the time to reflect on the life and times of such a remarkable songwriter. This loss will be felt throughout the music community for a long time.

Vanessa Vego Dolak says...

Daniel Hutchens weaves together the lives of songwriters whom grew up in the close-knit community of Athens, Georgia. He creates a simple pastoral which tells a faithful account of Vic Chesnutt as he mirrored himself in Daniel's mind. It was beautiful to read, and his friendship with Vic was heartfelt. It breathes a peaceful warmth into all of our sadness.

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