Athena is constantly touring to colleges, clubs and festivals across the U.S. and Canada. In the past few months alone, Athena has been featured in the Toronto Star, The Montreal Gazette, GO NYC, ADD-TV, Women Who Rock Magazine, Bay Windows, The Strip, Eye Magazine and CBC Radio. In March 2003 Athena played SXSW where she hosted and performed at 'Invasion of the Go Girls' and 'Women in Rock'. Athena is co-founder of SirensWildRide, a national touring collective of female musicians from New York City who embarked on a national tour in September 2003.
Athena is also author and star of 'Athena Under Attack', a one-act rock opera about 9/11, trauma & peace. 'Athena Under Attack' has been produced by various theaters and festivals throughout the U.S. and Canada, including LadyFest East, The 14th St. Y and the Toronto Fringe Festival. In April 2004,
In April 2004, Athena released her 3rd CD, 'Stranger Things Have Happened'. This CD is Athena's quirkiest, liveliest, and wildest release to date. Featuring a full band of amazing players from Montreal (including internationally renowned concert pianist Francine Kay) and gorgeous string and horn arrangements by Greg Pliska. (Greg has arranged for Carly Simon, Karen Elson, Hem and James Iha of the Smashing Pumpkins). Folk, punk, ska, pop and cabaret combine with exceptional musicianship, creativity and energy. Athena's lyrics are as poignant and radical as ever and her voice is as untamed, vituosic and emotionally expressive as her live shows.
Athena Reich is a rare new talent. Her music is unique, evocative, fun and wildly entertaining. If it's not the poignant lyrics or haunting chordal progressions that will floor you, then it's her voice: untamed, virtuosic and intensely powerful. Definitely one to watch!