Interview with Kelly Noonan, July 11, 2017

Partial Transcript: Let's see, I think I got here...

Segment Synopsis: Noonan talks about how she came to Athens, Georgia as a young adult in the mid-1980's. Noonan describes living in Atlanta as a member of a Few Good Men. Noonan shares a story about how she got in trouble with her parents, and talks about attending her middle school, The Galloway School.

Keywords: A Few Good Men; Atlanta, Georgia; Patrick Patterson; The Galloway School; William Sutherland

Partial Transcript: So many cool people from...

Segment Synopsis: Noonan talks about attending Emory University and her decision to leave the school after finding that she had little interest in college. Noonan describes some of the places she worked before her eventual move to Athens, Georgia.

Keywords: Athens, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia; Emory University

Partial Transcript: And I used to put them up...

Segment Synopsis: Noonan talks about living near downtown Athens and some of the things that she did in her free time. Noonan describes the few jobs she had while living in Athens, and discusses the band she joined called Billy James.

Keywords: Athens, Georgia; Billy James; Broad Street

Partial Transcript: But anyway, I think we met him...

Segment Synopsis: Noonan talks about the start of her band, Billy James, and some of the performances by the band. Noonan recalls that the unpredictable nature of the band members made it hard for the band to get records made. Noonan discusses the record making process, and getting signed for an album.

Keywords: 40-Watt Club; Billy James; Frank Mason; The Crayons; The Mondays; recording

Partial Transcript: So why did you guys break up?

Segment Synopsis: Noonan talks about why her band, Billy James, broke up. Noonan talks about the origin of the song Lead On. Noonan recalls her decision to study the recording process in Ohio, before she decided to open the recording studio, Suit 16.

Keywords: Brian Cook; Lead On

Partial Transcript: And I would just like...

Segment Synopsis: Noonan describes the poster-making process for bands and the start of her recording studio, Suit 16. Noonan explains her decision to close down the studio and her transition to go into dog grooming after facing financial difficulties.

Keywords: Band posters; Kinko's; Suit 16; recording

Partial Transcript: we took it some place...

Segment Synopsis: Noonan recalls the process of selling her recording items, and some of her favorite memories of the recording process. Noonan talks about some of the other bands she joined and her decision to start playing in girl bands.

Keywords: Bach on a Hook; Freak Show; Heavy Feather; Jackpot City; The Vultures

Partial Transcript: Like, her dad played and she...

Segment Synopsis: Noonan talks about the dynamics of her band, Jackpot City. Noonan discusses her approach to performing, and some of her fears regarding performances. Noonan shares her wish to continue performing after taking a hiatus for a few years.

Keywords: Jackpot City; Kathy Kirbo; Kevin Sweeney

Partial Transcript: I still play my guitar...

Segment Synopsis: Noonan explains the reasons behind why she hasn't played in a band in a long time. Noonan describes some of the difficulties she faces in playing guitar. Noonan talks about some of the bands she liked back in the 1980's.

Keywords: Kathy Kirbo; Mercy Land; Porn Orchard

Partial Transcript: It's great, like I love AthFest...

Segment Synopsis: Noonan continues describing some of the bands she like in the 1980's including the Bar-B-Q Killers and The Glands. Noonan talks about some of her interactions with members of the band Porn Orchard.

Keywords: Drew Wilbur; Ede America; Porn Orchard; The Barbecue Killers; The Glands

Partial Transcript: So you have your own dog grooming business...

Segment Synopsis: Noonan talks about some of the projects she is currently involved in, including a building-renovation project. Noonan explains the process of renovating an old painting that she discovered in the building.

Keywords: Morning Joy Coffee; renovation

Partial Transcript: It's been a crazy, crazy project...

Segment Synopsis: Noonan continues describing the plans that she has for her dog grooming business and talks about her dog-rescuing initiatives. Noonan talks about some of her concerns regarding the well-being of dogs living in Athens, Georgia.

Keywords: Doggy Styles; Humane Society; Kevin Sweeney; dog rescues

Partial Transcript: So, I guess, maybe to ask you...

Segment Synopsis: Noonan talks about the musical appeal of Athens. Noonan describes her favorite things about Athens and some of the people she met shortly after moving to the city in the early 1980's.

Keywords: Athens, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia; Ben Mize; Counting Crows