Music:
Member Since: 3/1/2006
Band Website: www.ghostmeat.com
Band Members: Russ Hallauer
Influences:
The biggest influence in regard to starting a label was watching what the folks at Dischord Records were doing in the late 80's and early 90's.
Sounds Like:
Ghostmeat was created in March 1994 in Clemson, SC by Sunbrain guitarist Russ Hallauer. Ghostmeat's first releases were 7" records featuring Sunbrain and friends from Toccoa, GA- The Remedy and Luxury . Later that year, Ghostmeat started work on a series of co-op compilations. The CDs were paid for and distributed equally amongst the bands involved. Assorted Fruit Flavors , Apollo's Salvage , Parts and many others were released showcasing independent rock primarily from Georgia, Florida and the Carolinas. The cooperative nature of Ghostmeat is something that exist to this day.
Ghostmeat relocated to Athens, GA in 1995. The first full-length album, Drip's No More Talkin', was released later that year. Since then, the label has released albums by Woodenhorse , Sunbrain , Tony Tidwell , Jennifer Goree , Vaudeville , Hayride , Michael , Drive-By Truckers , Lona , The Union , David Dondero , Lures , Team Emu , The Starter Kits , William Tonks and Russ Hallauer .
Ghostmeat has continued to release 7" records including releases by Commander Venus , Pen To Plough and This Bike Is A Pipe Bomb . We also continue to release compilations including ten AthFest CDs featuring rare and unreleased recordings from R.E.M., Vic Chesnutt, Jucifer, Elf Power, Kevn Kinney, Japancakes, Jack Logan, Five Eight, Hope For Agoldensummer and many more. See below for press clippings through the years.
All The Puzzles Pieces - Flagpole, January 2007
From The Basement To The World Stage - Flagpole, November 2005
Dondero's Opening Act - East Bay Express, January 2005
The AthFest 2002 CD: A Taste Of Athens Music - Flagpole, May 2002
The Man Behind The AthFest CD Behind The Party - Flagpole, April 2001
Ghostmeat's Newest Releases - Flagpole, April 2001
Interview With Russ Hallauer: History Of Ghostmeat - Consumable Online, September 1999
Let's Hear It For Us!: Five Years Of Ghostmeat - Flagpole, May 1999
Resurrecting The Ghost - Flagpole, Feb. 12, 2008
Ghostmeat's 14-year Affair With Athens Rock - Performer Magazine, March 2008
Record Label: Ghostmeat Records
Type of Label: Indie
