Musicians Offer Reward After Georgia Club Burglarized

Musicians are offering a reward for information about a burglary at a popular music venue in Georgia.

Chris McKay / ConcertShots.com – David Lowery of Cracker
AthFest 2010, 40 Watt Stage, Athens, Ga.

The AtlantaJournal-Constitution reports Athens-Clarke County police spokesman Sgt. Jim Schultz says the 40 Watt Club in Athens was burglarized early Friday. A talent buyer for the club, Velena Vego, says more than $20,000 worth of house equipment was stolen. Vego says the electronic equipment has the club’s name engraved on it.

The nearly 40-year-old club has changed locations several times, and has been described by Rolling Stone as “legendary.”

On Friday, David Lowery of Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker tweeted he would offer $5,000 for an arrest and conviction. Mike Mills of R.E.M. offered another $5,000, and 40 Watt Club followed suit Saturday, bringing the pot to $15,000.