Friday, January 19, 2007
Variety is the spice...
FRI: Camera Obscura and M Coast play the 40 Watt at what is likely the biggest show of the night. Been a while since the scotspeople performed 'round these parts. And of course, I think it's universally agreed at this point that M Coast is at the top of their game. Should be a great show.
Of course, there are other options. For something quieter and for those wanting to eat and listen at the same time, there's the Dromedary Quartet at the Melting Point or for those who like to listen and lose lots of hearing at the same time, there's Music Hates You (check out the newly-designed website) at Nuci's Space - always loud, always awesome.
And since there's been much talk about earlier shows (even though this is a weekend)... Bob Hay & The Jolly Beggars perform on WUGA (91.7's) "It's Friday" at 4 PM gearing up for their annual Burns Birthday festivities. Shortly afterwards, the Caledonia hosts a happy hour show around 6 PM with two new bands - Hat Channel and Welterweight. Kincaid fans should be particularly interested in the latter. More on that show here.
Meanwhile, fans of Calliope Fair can catch an acoustic performance by Noel Blackmon and Betsy Inglesby at the new OK Coffee location (corner of College & Clayton - next to Wuxtry) from 8-10 PM. Finally, if you're just looking to go dance off your week (or if you're a huge James Brown fan), then head to Little Kings around 10:30 PM to hear DJ applePaul, DJ Strawberry Julius and DJ Mahogany spin at their "Mr. Dynamite - A Tribute To James Brown" show.
SAT: Bradford and his band Deerhunter return to Athens, stepping up into the 40 Watt after their last super-bill sold out the Caledonia handily. So, if you missed 'em then or just want more, you got it now. Banned? Not so much.
Also, there's a Five Eight show - which weirdly enough seems rare - at the Melting Point. Not sure the reason for their lack of playing out lately, but they always bring a great show. And local Americana maestro Dodd Ferrelle & The Tinfoil Stars return to the stage at the Caledonia for the first time in a long time as well. More on the latter here.
Finally, there's more dancing to be had as Go Bar's "Bitch Switch" DJ duo tears it up.
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