In honor of Athens’ distinction as one of the best music towns in the nation and the original Last Resort opened as a music club in 1966. Those who can still remember the tunes of such passionate performers as the Reverend Pearly Brown, Towns Van Zandt, Doc Watson, Jimmy Buffett, and even Steve Martin may feel nostalgic at the mere mention of the club’s name. Today that passion is found in Last Resort Grill’s menu and atmosphere, pulling directly from the building’s eclectic history. – Compiled by: Cheri Leavy
David Barbe
Family: Wife Amy, Children – Annabelle, Winston, Henry
Hometown: Atlanta
Current Town: Athens, Georgia
What years at UGA: 1981-1986
School/Degree: Journalism
Profession: Director, UGA Music Business Program + Music Producer + Recording Engineer + Musician
TIES TO ATHENS MUSIC: Making music in Athens since 1981.