Nothing. At all. Stay home.
(Well, you could play rock and roll trivia at Little Kings at 8 if it's still on).
Monday, July 06, 2009
Monday Morning Sound-Off
How was everyone's weekend? Any close calls with fireworks on the 4th of July? There's always someone that does something stupid, right?
Thursday, July 02, 2009
This Weekend in Athens
Gotta love three day weekends! Everyone be safe out there while you're celebrating the holiday.
Thursday:
Revelry is sure to ensue at the Caledonia tonight with Clay Leverett and Friends, Betsy Franck and the Bareknuckle Band, Helen, Dodge and We Are The Gold Machine. In an amazing feat of nature, Clay will also be playing a free show at Farm 255. Smegma and Dr. Fred's Karaoke are at the Go Bar, and Little Kings has Stegosaurus, Nero and the Burning Violins and Wild Fiction. Carla LaFever is playing a $2 show at the Roadhouse and Justin Brogdon is at Wild Wing Cafe. The Rye Bar is also having music this evening with bands The Additives, Colorful Quiet, and Phillip Mitchell.
Friday:
There's a 4th of July dance party at the Go Bar with DJ Baby Pandas and DJ Mahogany. Casper and the Cookies and Theodore are at the Caledonia. Gabe Vodicka and Roy Coughlin, along with Keven Gilbert, are at Flicker. Isidro and Sandia are at the Rye Bar and Sons of Sailors (Buffet cover band) are at the Melting Point.
Saturday:
Happy Independence Day! Good thing you got away from those Brits (or did you?)! All you really should be doing on this day is eating bbq, drinking beer, and watching fireworks. As for fireworks, Bishop Park has it's annual 4th of July event starting at 6. Terrapin is also having a 4th of July party at 5:30. (Not sure if the country club is having fireworks this year.)
If you feel like music, there's a the Red White and Brewgrass Festival at the Melting Point all day. Bluegrass on two stages. The 40 Watt has Tommy Valentine presents "The Fourth at Forty - Five Hours of Hip-Hop" featuring a whole lot of folks. Looks like there's also a late night disco and Dr. Fred's Karaoke at the Go Bar. And don't forget about the Athens Farmers Market at Bishop Park in the a.m.
Sunday:
There's the weekly Sunday Jazz Brunch at Square One. Lately it's been the Carlton Owens Trio so I'm going to assume that's who is playing this Sunday. Have a good weekend TDJers.
Thursday:
Revelry is sure to ensue at the Caledonia tonight with Clay Leverett and Friends, Betsy Franck and the Bareknuckle Band, Helen, Dodge and We Are The Gold Machine. In an amazing feat of nature, Clay will also be playing a free show at Farm 255. Smegma and Dr. Fred's Karaoke are at the Go Bar, and Little Kings has Stegosaurus, Nero and the Burning Violins and Wild Fiction. Carla LaFever is playing a $2 show at the Roadhouse and Justin Brogdon is at Wild Wing Cafe. The Rye Bar is also having music this evening with bands The Additives, Colorful Quiet, and Phillip Mitchell.Friday:
There's a 4th of July dance party at the Go Bar with DJ Baby Pandas and DJ Mahogany. Casper and the Cookies and Theodore are at the Caledonia. Gabe Vodicka and Roy Coughlin, along with Keven Gilbert, are at Flicker. Isidro and Sandia are at the Rye Bar and Sons of Sailors (Buffet cover band) are at the Melting Point.
Saturday:
Happy Independence Day! Good thing you got away from those Brits (or did you?)! All you really should be doing on this day is eating bbq, drinking beer, and watching fireworks. As for fireworks, Bishop Park has it's annual 4th of July event starting at 6. Terrapin is also having a 4th of July party at 5:30. (Not sure if the country club is having fireworks this year.)If you feel like music, there's a the Red White and Brewgrass Festival at the Melting Point all day. Bluegrass on two stages. The 40 Watt has Tommy Valentine presents "The Fourth at Forty - Five Hours of Hip-Hop" featuring a whole lot of folks. Looks like there's also a late night disco and Dr. Fred's Karaoke at the Go Bar. And don't forget about the Athens Farmers Market at Bishop Park in the a.m.
Sunday:
There's the weekly Sunday Jazz Brunch at Square One. Lately it's been the Carlton Owens Trio so I'm going to assume that's who is playing this Sunday. Have a good weekend TDJers.
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Local Dumbass Of the Day
Here's a hint: If you are carrying 25 lbs of pot on you, it would be a good idea to make sure you are carrying your license and perhaps not trying to transport it at night when there's a huge festival taking place downtown. Just saying..
Local Music Video
Here's a video of Time Toy performing "Oh Shit" by the BarBQ Killers recorded on May 29, 2009 at the Ingrid Schorr Benefit, which took place at Little Kings. (Thanks to Dan M. for posting)
This and That
- Chunklet has posted some recordings (from a film by Jim Herbert) of former Athens' band Limbo District.
- NPR has posted Vic Chesnutt's recently-recorded Mountain Stage show.
- R.E.M. has announced that a live double album release is on its way. Michal Stipe will also be appearing on a Mark Malcahy tribute album.
- Some Athens artists and scenesters speak about their favorite memories at the Georgia Theatre.
- There's a Maria Taylor set on NPR.
- Interesting article here on how Amanda Palmer (Dresdon Dolls) raised $19,000 in just 10 hours using Twitter.
- Southern Shelter has started posting sets from this weekend's AthFest. Links in the box on your right.
- Patterson Hood article on NPR.
Tonight in Athens
Jenny Lewis headlines the 40 Watt tonight, presented by the Georgia Theatre. Also on the bill are the Heartless Bastards and The Grenadines. Just next door at the Caledonia is Days of Hysteria, City of Ifa, and The Life Aquatic. The Go Bar has Gemini Cricket and Surfer Blood. The Bros. Marler and Lionz are at the Melting Point.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
TLC
Passing along the word from Athens' True Love Canine Rescue:
Hey everyone! We are in needed of more great people to foster for us. If you are interested please fill out a foster application on our website. The more foster homes we have, the more lives we can save! We are a "Friend of Earth Fare" during the month of July! Keep an eye out for our volunteers (canines and humans!) around the store. Throughout the month we will have adoption days, a cookout, visible donation jars at the registers, informative brochures on display, and more! * Saturday July 11: Adoption day at Earth Fare....time to be announced. 1689 South Lumpkin Street. Athens, Georgia . 706-543-8492 * Saturday July 25: Cookout, adoption day, and more at Earth Fare!!!! Stay tuned for more information! 1689 South Lumpkin Street . Athens, Georgia . 706-543-8492
Hey everyone! We are in needed of more great people to foster for us. If you are interested please fill out a foster application on our website. The more foster homes we have, the more lives we can save! We are a "Friend of Earth Fare" during the month of July! Keep an eye out for our volunteers (canines and humans!) around the store. Throughout the month we will have adoption days, a cookout, visible donation jars at the registers, informative brochures on display, and more! * Saturday July 11: Adoption day at Earth Fare....time to be announced. 1689 South Lumpkin Street. Athens, Georgia . 706-543-8492 * Saturday July 25: Cookout, adoption day, and more at Earth Fare!!!! Stay tuned for more information! 1689 South Lumpkin Street . Athens, Georgia . 706-543-8492
Tonight in Athens
Slow night in Athens. Carl Lindberg and Friends will be at Farm 255 (free) and it's bluegrass night at the Melting Point with Beverly Smith and Carl Jones. Ashutto Mirra is at the Nowhere Bar and Coco Rico, On Wonderful Jonathan and Reptar are at the Tasty World Uptown. There's also a punk rock dance party at Little Kings, poker night at Flicker, and movie trivia night with Jeff Tobias at Cine'.As a sidenote, some of the best news I heard this weekend is that there is now a british pub, The Royal Peasant, where Mean Bean Burrito used to be in 5 Points. (Apparently they also serve some Indian food in addition to the regular pub fare!) This makes Desktop Publisher very, very happy. Here are some pictures of the building that someone posted. Anyone been yet?
Monday, June 29, 2009
Monday Morning Sound Off: AthFest WrapUp
First of all, thank you to all these people that had a hand in the evolution of air conditioning throughout the years. And also, for the invention of deodorant.Besides it being ridiculously hot, it was a great weekend all around. Much gratitude goes out to the AthFest organizers and volunteers, as well as all the venue and bar staff that probably put up with a lot of BS throughout the weekend. It's folks like you that make this event possible and remind me what a great town we live in.
So let's hear about your weekends! Highlights, lowlights, gossip, great stories, bring it all.
Thanks to Daniel Peiken for this list of videos he uploaded. The audio isn't great, but you may enjoy nonetheless. If anyone else has links to videos, photos, etc. feel free to post in the comments or email us. I haven't had time to comb the internets yet.
Ham1
Lona
Wydelles
Still Small Voice and the Joyful Noise
Kaitlin Jones & the County Fair
Don Chambers & GOAT
Bloodkin
Update: *OnlineAthens has more videos and recaps.*
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