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Jun 29, 2012 BMI’s David Claassen (far right) poses with Lera Lynn and her band backstage at BMI’s showcase during Athfest. View Photo

Jun 29, 2012 Modern Skirts deliver a strong set at BMI’s showcase during Athfest. View Photo

Jun 29, 2012 BMI invited four of Athens’ stand-out indie bands to perform at the 40 Watt during the city-wide Athfest music festival. Featuring Lera Lynn, Modern Skirts, Quiet Hounds, and Twin Tigers, BMI’s fourth annual Athfest show drew a full crowd to the Atlanta hot spot. Pictured are (standing) Ponderosa’s JT Hall, John Dance, Kalen Nash, Slushfund Recording’s Randy Sabiston, Ponderosa’s Kris… View Photo

Jun 29, 2012 Quiet Hounds takes the stage at BMI’s Athfest showcase. View Photo

Jun 29, 2012 Twin Tigers rock BMI’s show during Athfest. View Photo

Jun 29, 2012 BMI’s David Claassen catches up with the guys of Quiet Hounds at BMI’s Athfest showcase. View Photo

Jun 29, 2012 BMI’s David Claassen (center right) poses with Modern Skirts’ Jay Gulley, Philip Brantley, and Benjamin Willis from Lera Lynn’s band backstage during BMI’s show at the 40 Watt during Athfest. View Photo

Jun 29, 2012 BMI’s David Claassen (far right) poses with Twin Tigers at BMI’s Athfest showcase. View Photo

Jun 29, 2012 Athens' The 40 Watt was packed for the BMI showcase during Athfest. View Photo

Jun 27, 2012 BMI songwriter Brandon Kinney was the featured entertainment at the Montana Broadcasters Association (MBA) annual convention, held June 24 at the Grouse Mountain Lodge. Kinney, who writes for Tom Leis Music, performed songs from his album It Smells Like Texas, as well as hits he has written for Willie Nelson, Lonestar and Randy Houser. Brandon and Houser wrote “Boots On”… View Photo