Thursday, May 29, 2008
FRI: Lots of going-ons around town this weekend. There is an early show outside on the Caledonia porch this evening. Love those outdoor shows in the spring! The music starts around 9 p.m. with Rob Veal (joined by William Tonks and Jon Mills) followed by The Wydelles.Dancer vs. Politician, among others, are over at the 40 Watt, Grogus performs outside on Farm 255's patio, Titans of Filth and others at Flicker, and hey, maybe someone out there cares, the Oak Ridge Boys are at over the Harbor Club Polo Arena tonight (wherever that is).
The Athens Americana show goes into its second and final night this evening. According to their site, the acts include Trappers Cabin, Patrick Carey, William Tonks (he'll be in two places tonight it seems), Sticks and Steel, Kaitlin Jones, Justin Evans' Chinatown Diary and Don Chambers and friends.
SAT: At 6:30 p.m. there's a Cornhole Tournament over at Little Kings to celebrate their 4 year anniversary. White Tiger BBQ, which I just recently tried, is supplying the food, and DJ Voices Other Rooms, Mandy Jane and the Jaws of Life, and Timber will be supplying the music (word is 9 pm on the music). DJ Mahagony will be doing his thing there later at midnight. Madeline will also be doing an early show around 6 at Trax.
Athica is hosting an event called "Adventures in Mysticism," named after the current exhibit, which will feature the music of John Fernandez, (acoustic) Telenovela, and Divided Like A Saint's. Music Hates You is bringing the loud over to the Caledonia, and The Buddy System and Spring Tigers will be around the corner at Flicker. Also, don't forget about the Farmer's Market at Bishop Park from 8 to 11 a.m. I have yet to make it out, but I definitely support the cause. Anyone have any input on the first two farmers' markets they've held this year?
Labels: Tonight In Athens
A fun night in the A-T-H. It's almost like a variety showcase night. We've got stand-up comedy (by local folks) at the Caledonia, as well as Cars Can Be Blue and DJ Kurt Wood, Hope for Agoldensummer at Flicker, and a free movie night at the 40 Watt (a good one, to boot...Rude Boy, the 1980 documentary about The Clash).
Night 1 of the Athens Americana show starts tonight at Little Kings. Tonight's performers include Bo Bedingfield, Clay Leverett, Betsy Franck and the Bare Knuckle Band, David Blackmon and his new project Curley Maple, and Adam Klein. (If anyone has information on the order and times of this event, don't be shy about sharing it.)
And, of course, one must not forget, the season finale of Lost.
Night 1 of the Athens Americana show starts tonight at Little Kings. Tonight's performers include Bo Bedingfield, Clay Leverett, Betsy Franck and the Bare Knuckle Band, David Blackmon and his new project Curley Maple, and Adam Klein. (If anyone has information on the order and times of this event, don't be shy about sharing it.)
And, of course, one must not forget, the season finale of Lost.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
No links today guys. Sorry, too busy this morning. A little more choice than last night on the music front.Jeremy Wheatley (Tin Cup Prophette, The Low Lows, Je Suis France) performs solo at the 283 Bar, as well as another solo performer, Mark Brut, at the Rye Bar. Diet Rock Star and a new Craig Lieske project, Trash Raft, will be bringing their experimental sounds over to the 40 Watt. Update: Jay Gonzalez will be opening around 10/10:30. American Cheeseburger, along with a few other bands that bring the heavy, will be at Little Kings.
And if none of that strikes your fancy, there's a Sewing Group event over at the Madison County Library. (Yes Sloan, I stole that picture from your site. Thanks!)
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
So how was everyone's 3 day weekend? Tell us what's happening.
I'm a few days late, but she was out of town so now that she's back, I'd like to wish our friend Beth Bedingfield a big ole' happy birthday!
I'm a few days late, but she was out of town so now that she's back, I'd like to wish our friend Beth Bedingfield a big ole' happy birthday!
Welcome back folks. Not much going on tonight in the way of music, other than Thunderchief over at Tasty World. If I'm missing something, let us know in the comments.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Friday, May 23, 2008
While cleaning up my place (getting ready to move eventually ::sniffle::), I found a checklist from an old job at UGA that instructed receptionists (I wasn't one, so don't know how I got this) on how to handle a bomb threat. Particularly interesting are the questions you're supposed to ask about the bomb and that you should listen up for any "crockery" in the background of the calls. Enjoy:
Labels: Comedy, TDJ Originals
FRI: The Dexter Romweber Duo roll into town tonight to perform at the 40 Watt. Dexter, of course, best known for his membership in another duo: The Flat Duo Jets, onetime Athenians and stars of Athens, GA: Inside/Out. Dexter's calmed a bit since then, but the music still rocks. Ham 1 is also on the bill.
Also, there's Sleepy Horses at Flicker and DJ Mahogany at the Go Bar.
SAT: Dave Marr, former singer for the legendary Star Room Boys, performs as part of benefit show at Tasty World. Expect the set to be a mix of SRB material and a good cover or two thrown in for good measure. Not sure if any of the "trio" members are playing with him or if it's a solo show, but either way it'll be good (and infrequent, so go see it!). Don Chambers is there as well.
SUN: STRIKEFORCE! continues its Sunday residency in the only venue they play: Kingpins. After questioning who these mystery men were last week, there's been an informative Flagpole ABC Box (by David Eduardo - one of my favorite music journalists around town) and we received a response from William Tonks stating:
So far the cast has included Rob Veal, Mike Gibson, Jon Mills, Brian Crane, Randy Durham, Crumpy Edwards, Pete Sackett, Todd McBride and William Tonks. That's representing bands Dashboard Saviors, Barbara Cue, Dave Barbe's Quick Hooks, W.E/R.I., White Buffalo, Redneck GReece Delux, Gravity Creeps, The La-Di-Das and many others! And it is indeed every Sunday, but the cast varies from week to week, thus so does the setlist, but it's been fun every time.So, check 'em out. They start around 8 and it's free.
MON (Happy Memorial Day!): I'm assuming Rock N' Roll Trivia's still going on, even though it's Memorial Day. Y'all?
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Americana fans need look nowhere else... you can see The Wydelles at Tasty World with Sleepy Horses, Brass Bed, and Raleigh's American Aquarium.
There's also Betsy Franck & The Bareknuckle Band at Little Kings.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
We all love food here at The Dayjobs. Maybe we need a joint with a menu like this to inject a little mystery in our dining. (Oh well, blogger isn't wanting to publish inline images today for me. Here's a link.)
Secondly, you should get your bosses to pay me from the training budget as I'm 'bout to drop some Photoshop knowledge on you. This series: "You Suck at Photoshop" is hilariously educational. Study hard because you may be quizzed on your skills later this week. Now you know...and knowing is half the battle. Go Joe!!
Secondly, you should get your bosses to pay me from the training budget as I'm 'bout to drop some Photoshop knowledge on you. This series: "You Suck at Photoshop" is hilariously educational. Study hard because you may be quizzed on your skills later this week. Now you know...and knowing is half the battle. Go Joe!!
Sometimes Barbara Cue frontman William Tonks performs tonight at the Melting Point and will likely be playing many songs from his solo album Catch (on the newly-revitalized Ghostmeat Records).
Also, Tasty World's got rapper Son 1 & The Insurgents.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Politically, today should be a decisive day. Maybe you can help decide who wins the Democratic Presidential nominee by playing this game from the New York Post. If you don't care about politics, I would recommend imagining that the person you are hitting is someone you don't like. (Perhaps Robo can pretend it's Chris Martin from Coldplay.)
Former Dashboard Savior Rob Veal will be at Tasty World tonight. He's a great songwriter and well worth seeing if you ever get a chance. Tonight would be a good chance.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Monday, May 19, 2008
The New Sound Of Numbers will be at the Caledonia tonight.
Also, it's Monday, so there's Rock N' Roll trivia at Little Kings.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
How's your social life? Let us know what's good in Athens. We'll jump on the bandwagon.
Labels: Monday Morning Sound-Off
A very happy birthday today to Vet Pharmacist, who rarely rears her head around here anymore, but who used to send some pretty funny links.
Also, a late Happy Birthday (it was Saturday) to Computer Support - the creator of this site - who actually flew into town this past weekend.
Labels: Monday Morning Sound-Off
Friday, May 16, 2008
FRI: The Arcs are back! The local super-group of sorts plays its second (or third depending on what you count) show at the Caledonia tonight. It's fair to say that the vast majority of the attendees at their last show thought it rocked. Because it did. Tonight they're with The Empties and Olympus Mans.
Just up the street, the now-infrequently performing Lona (who just re-released their first album and are supposedly going to deliver the oft-delayed follow-up album this year - just like Guns N' Roses will) play the Georgia Theatre tonight. Betsy Franck & The Bareknuckle Band will be there too.
For a more bluegrass-y feel, there's 16 Tons and Curley Maple at the Melting Point. And for the best of local R&B, Ben Stevens can be heard at Little Kings.
SAT: The big show tonight is undoubtedly the Fat Man showcase at the Georgia Theatre. The lineup is: Matias (10:00), Buddy System (10:30), Fairmount Fair - as a duo? (11:00), Casper & the Cookies (11:30), Deaf Judges (12:00), and Venice is Sinking (12:30) who are recording their newest album at least in part at that very venue. Helluva lineup.
There are actually a couple of other showcase style shows - the Superfluous Umlaut showcase at the Caledonia and the Gypsies Killing Unicorns showcase at the 40 Watt.
Finally, there's some dancing to be had Rye Bar with DJ Mahogany and at Little Kings with Bitch Switch.
SUN: Kingpin's hosts a new house band called Strike Force, the description of which in Flagpole sounds fantastic: "The new house band at Kingpins features members of Barbara Cue, Southern Bitch and The Dashboard Saviors, rocking covers (Rolling Stones, Alice Cooper, etc.) and originals." Sounds like my peeps, but I haven't heard about this - details, y'all?
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Thursday, May 15, 2008
In short, people liked it. So, what do hacks like us do when provided with a moderate amount of positive feedback - re-hash the same thing with less dedication. Voila: More of the most disturbing songs ever:
"If I Were A Carpenter" by Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash
Sample:
Johnny:
If i were a carpenter
And you were a lady.
Would you marry me anyway?
Would you have my baby?
June:
If you were a carpenter
and i were a lady.
I'd marry you anyway.
I'd have your baby.
"Would you have my baby?"... that's the thing that really does it. Otherwise, it's a love song that basically asks, "If I were poor, would you still love me?" Fair question. But the proposition and subsequent affirmation of baby-making is just odd - there's something very primal in that statement. Granted, it's not as weird as when Method Man suggested to Missy that they should "go halves on a baby", but I think he was joking. These folks sound - and apparently were very much - serious about the prospect. And the whole world had to hear about it. Seriously, take a look at that picture... they were great musicians, but leaving the baby-making out of the spotlight might've made sense. Just sayin's, all.
Video with creepy intro featuring glimpse into homelife:
"You Are Not Alone" by Michael Jackson
Sample:
"Just the other night
I thought I heard you cry
Asking me to come
And hold you in my arms
I can hear your prayers
Your burdens I will bear
But first I need your hand
Then forever can begin...
For you are not alone
For I am here with you"
Color me cheap for going back to the well here, but let's face it: Michael Jackson softly singing "You are not alone, for I am here with you" creeps everyone out. No one relates this song to a man and a woman in love. No one. Everyone thinks about the same thing when this song comes on: Macaulay Culkin. As much as his record company strove to make Michael Jackson romantic, it was never meant to be. And this single helps highlight that ultimate failure. Oh, and the public wasn't exactly clamoring to see Lisa Marie Presley semi-nude-ish either.
The video really is the most disturbing part. Unfortunately, the Google powers-that-be won't allow it to be embedded. So, soak it up here (even if you only watch the first 5 seconds, it will be worth it, trust me).
"Girls In Their Summer Clothes" by Bruce Springsteen
Sample
"She went away, she cut me like a knife
Hello beautiful thing, maybe you could save my life
In just a glance, down here on magic street
Loves a fool's dance
And I ain't got much sense, but I still got my feet
The girls in their summer clothes
In the cool of the evening light
The girls in their summer clothes, pass me by"
First thing's first: I dig the new Springsteen album. It's great. That being said, when an over-the-hill dude starts singing about "girls in their summer clothes", and it's accompanied by a photo of that man leering and dressed in an undershirt and being too old to have a soul patch (scratch that: no one should ever have a soul patch), there's only one thing that comes to mind in this day and age and that's stalking. Creepy, dirty stalking. Do I think Bruce is going all American Beauty on us? Hopefully not. But the song is what the song is. And Bruce, it's weird. Bonus points for working the name Shaniqua into the lyrics, though.
Bruce as a homeless beach bum stalking girls with a video camera:
"Don't Cha" by the Pussycat Dolls
Sample:
"I'd probably be just as crazy about you
If you were my own man
Maybe next lifetime (maybe next lifetime)
Possibly (possibly)
Until then, Oh friend your secret is safe with me
Dont cha wish your girlfriend was hot like me
Dont cha wish your girlfriend was a freak like me
Dont cha, dont cha
Dont cha wish your girlfriend was raw like me
Dont cha wish your girlfriend was fun like me
Dont cha, dont cha"
According to Wikipedia, the Pussycat Dolls, "began as a dance troupe based in Los Angeles, was "re-cast" as a music group in 2003." To me, they've always seemed like desperate failed actresses stuck in behind-the-scenes positions (assistants, PR, talent reps, etc.) with a "why let all these young bitches get all the fame" attitude. So, they formed a group and used their connections to make a big single. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it. In any case, that desperation and stop-at-nothing-to-get-public-attention attitude bleeds over into that song like nobody's business. It just reeks of a girl so desperate for affection from anyone that she'll sell everything she is to get it. Guess what's not attractive? Psychotic desperation. Also, some of them look like trannies.
Feel the desperation of being not famous in your late 20's/early 30's in Hollywood (NSFW):
"Take Me To The River" by Al Green / Talking Heads
Sample:
"I don't know why I love you like I do
After all these changes you put me through
The sixteen candles burning on my wall
Turning me into the biggest fool of them all
I wanna know
Oh won't you tell me
Am I in love to stay?
Take me to the river
And wash me down
Won't you cleanse my soul
Put my feet on the ground"
In the commentary for the "Stop Making Sense" DVD, David Byrne says that this song seemed to combine the two disparate/strange elements of extreme religion and teenage sex. At first, I thought that Mr. Byrne was just being odd like always and that the song really didn't imply the latter element. In re-reading the lyrics, it kinda does. And those two things together equal disturbing. I don't have much more to add to the topic, and I'm sure y'all're all familiar with that song. Maybe this ruined it for you. Or maybe it made it better... weirdo.
Here's both versions:
(Al Green)
(Talking Heads)
Now, for a final bonus, here's Hassi's nomination from last time for creepiest video: Lionel Richie's "Hello". He basically just stalks a blind girl through a high school. I never thought the guy who was once known for dancing on the ceiling would haunt my nightmares (thanks for the suggestion Chris!):
That's all I got for now (and likely ever). Let me know what I missed.
Labels: Comedy, music, TDJ Originals
So, this has already been posted in our comments and talked about for days but just for fun I wanted to make sure y'all saw the pic of Gordon holding the last cup of Hot Corner Coffee on his birthday, or thereabouts. Is this how Ort used to look? Just kidding, G. Thanks to Ash for the link.
Hey, and the Arcs are playing Friday. And that is awesome.
Hey, and the Arcs are playing Friday. And that is awesome.
Labels: Local News
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
A couple of earlier shows tonight as Gemini Cricket performs at Flicker. There's a couple other bands there and it starts around 8:30 PM. There's also Chip McKenzie and Jeff Whatley (of Still, Small Voice & The Joyful Noise), performing as part of a bill at Tasty World staring around 7 PM.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Hayride re-emerges from some sort of extended hiatus to rock the hell out of the Caledonia. Of course, this happens on a night I have to be in Atlanta of all places... ugh. Anyway, those of you in town need to go see this show. The Dumps and Thrones (Joe Preston) are there too. Loud, heavy, awesome Tuesday.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Monday, May 12, 2008
Friday, May 09, 2008
Funny mention of Athens' Drive-By Truckers in the comics.(And though not Athens-related, I thought some folks, especially you Mail Clerk, may be interested in this new Otis Redding reissue.)
FRI: Pride Parade finally releases their longtime-in-the-works debut LP, Descendants, tonight at the Caledonia. It's 11 tracks of heavy (well, mostly). Those familiar with their lives shows should know what to expect. Most of those songs have been staples in the set for a while now. Anyway, they're with A. Armada too.
Right next door, at the 40 Watt, you can catch Don Chambers with Producto. Both bands have relatively new material out now and Chambers is working on another new album due out this fall on WARM Recordings.
Y'all wanna dance? There's DJ Mahogany at Little Kings or Bitch Switch at Go Bar.
SAT: There's still a lot going on tonight, but it's all kinda spread out. There's Still, Small Voice & The Joyful Noise at the 40 Watt or the seemingly odd combo of Contraband at Allen's (but I guess burgers and video games are a natural combo), Pride Parade continuing their CD release weekend with an all ages show at Nuci's Space, or for pop fans there's Happy Happy Birthday To Me band Fishboy at the Caledonia with British Athens transplant Spring Tigers amongst others on that bill.
During the afternoon, there's something called the Athens Indie Craftstravaganzaa going on near Agora. Not sure all about it, but you can see Summer Hymns at 4:30 PM and DJ Kurt Wood's spinning in between sets all afternoon. There's more info here.
Finally, both Friday and Saturday nights you can see the Athens Symphony Orchestra's 2008 Pops Concert at the Classic Center for free starting at 8 PM. Bring your own picnic or buy one there.
SUN: Betsy Franck will be at Farm 255 continuing their Sunday night shows. There's also a party at the Squirrel with Mouser and othere.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Jeff (from AMdN) wrote us recently to share some free music:
Also, don't forget, another month, another free WVTS cover song.
TDJ - Thought you might be interested in this live "CD" of Jack Logan & Liquor Cabinet that he gave us to post for free download / streaming. It's from 1990 & 1995 in Athens and NYC.Thanks, Jeff! You know we dig on Jack Logan and also free stuff. So, that's a good combo.
Also, don't forget, another month, another free WVTS cover song.
Labels: Downloads, Free Stuff, music
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
End of another UGA semester and Summer is upon us. Maybe the students leaving town will force Prestige Parking to squat on a couple less lots and allow us to have a little "Free Parking."
In other news: We love dogs because they are stupider than us. Eyes right for a heartwarming example. (No dogs were harmed in the production of this animated .gif)
Finally check out this website, only slightly less cruel than www.peoplesteppingontinytinycutebunnies.com but ten times the hilarity! (Ads at bottom slightly NSFW, also I would suggest using some other email addy than your primary one if you fill out the form, not too sure about this site's legitimacy.)
Now that the students are free of finals and mostly outta town, it's time to party. Tonight at Tasty World, you can see The Help as well as Jackpot City - who are in a weirdly active live show string lately. You can also see DJ Kurt Wood at the Rye Bar.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Miami's Torche stops back through down to play loud, heavy music for the masses at the 40 Watt. I've seen them once and wasn't that impressed, but have been told I need to listen again. The Dumps are there too.
Meanwhile, rapper Son 1 will be at Tasty World.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Monday, May 05, 2008
Sorry I've been the Official Worst Guest Blogger ever. Birthday Fever hit two weeks ago (April 22, thanks for the gifts) and last week I almost got mugged walking home (two guys with guns, pretty scary). Those are my excuses and I'm sticking to it. I was going to write on the Flagpole Liner Notes column, but the commenters took over. My two cents: I'm all for any article that isn't deliberately inflammatory that provokes as much comment as that one did, whether I agree with it or not.
It's a beautiful spring day, which makes me want to do two things, one of which is read. You'll easily guess the other thing if I tell you it's not "drinking beer", since that is not something I "want" to do, it's something I "have" to do. So we'll stick to the reading, for now.
I haven't actually read it yet, but a book I can't wait to check out is Faking It, The Quest for Authenticity in Popular Music. The review that made me want to read it is here.
I usually read about three music books a year. The last two decent ones I read were back to back: Bob Spitz's Beatles biography and The Man Who Made the Beatles by Ray Coleman, a biography of Brian Epstein. I also read pretty much every Phil Spector article and biography out there ... I predict one day there's going to be a 6-hour HBO miniseries about him that's going to blow your mind.
Anybody got any music book recommendations? Novels, biographies, autobiographies, essays ... it's all fair game.
Nana Grizol performs at the Caledonia at the outset of an extensive May tour (click poster for dates). With them will be Fairmount Fair - presumably back as the unstoppable rap duo they often are, as Jimmy's back in town (post Elf Power tour). What I wanna know is when is there gonna be an entire fantasy rap night with Flip Scoldjah, FF, Excalibrah, etc... This needs to happen.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Happy Cinqo, y'all. Let us know your post-weekend wrap-up.
Labels: Monday Morning Sound-Off
Friday, May 02, 2008
"...nonstop, and I don't care who's watching."
FRI: The third annual Gimme Shelter Benefit takes place at 40 Watt tonight. If you're not familiar, it's a benefit to raise money for the local homeless shelter where bands all play music by one famous artist all night. This years performers include Jackpot City, Clay Leverett, The HEAP, William Tonks, and Supercluster amongst others performing the songs of Elton John. There's even a pre-party at Cine at 6:30 with a local version of the gameshow "Tell The Truth". Not entirely sure how that's gonna go, but there you have it.
Another big celebration happens at Tasty World, where they're having the AthFest CD Release Show with the Packway Handle Band, Timber, and Titans Of Filth. Also, the Dictatortots are playing there, but not on the same bill.
Meanwhile, there's also Iron Hero at the Caledonia. As mentioned in this week's Threats & Promises, there's some new tunes up on their MySpace page.
And last but note least, there's a couple of free shows featuring Kenosha Kid at Mercury Lounge and DJ Mahogany at Rye Bar.
SAT: Elf Power makes their way back into town to play the Caledonia tonight. With them will be Night Moves and the reunited Space Cookie, who apparently make Gordon drool.
There's also a very long celebration at Hot Corner with Elite Tha Showstoppa, Rorshak, and lots off other acts - this thing's gonna happen all afternoon/evening/night I think. There's even an after-party at the 40 Watt.
Meanwhile, there's Son 1 & The Insurgents, Ben Stevens, and other at Little Kings, DJ Mahogany back again at Flicker with Nic Goodson and Deaf Judges also playing there, Dancer Vs. Politician and the Packway Handle Band at the Georgia Theatre, and for something different that evening, you can visit the Wild Child Arts Center, which is having and opening reception for an art show called "A Study of Horses", which features works by Brenda K. McDaniel, Charleen Romine, Terri Alsobrook, Christina Sullo and Jim Bell. It lasts 7-10 PM, but why I'm posting it is because Curley Maple's gonna be playing there.
But before all that: Human Rights Fest happens once again at College Square, downtown. There's gonna be bands and info booths and people who look like they couldn't afford dogs having dogs there, and people yelling things loudly into microphones (forgetting that they're hooked to an amplification system?). Here's the complete lowdown:
FRI: The third annual Gimme Shelter Benefit takes place at 40 Watt tonight. If you're not familiar, it's a benefit to raise money for the local homeless shelter where bands all play music by one famous artist all night. This years performers include Jackpot City, Clay Leverett, The HEAP, William Tonks, and Supercluster amongst others performing the songs of Elton John. There's even a pre-party at Cine at 6:30 with a local version of the gameshow "Tell The Truth". Not entirely sure how that's gonna go, but there you have it.
Another big celebration happens at Tasty World, where they're having the AthFest CD Release Show with the Packway Handle Band, Timber, and Titans Of Filth. Also, the Dictatortots are playing there, but not on the same bill.
Meanwhile, there's also Iron Hero at the Caledonia. As mentioned in this week's Threats & Promises, there's some new tunes up on their MySpace page.
And last but note least, there's a couple of free shows featuring Kenosha Kid at Mercury Lounge and DJ Mahogany at Rye Bar.
SAT: Elf Power makes their way back into town to play the Caledonia tonight. With them will be Night Moves and the reunited Space Cookie, who apparently make Gordon drool.
There's also a very long celebration at Hot Corner with Elite Tha Showstoppa, Rorshak, and lots off other acts - this thing's gonna happen all afternoon/evening/night I think. There's even an after-party at the 40 Watt.
Meanwhile, there's Son 1 & The Insurgents, Ben Stevens, and other at Little Kings, DJ Mahogany back again at Flicker with Nic Goodson and Deaf Judges also playing there, Dancer Vs. Politician and the Packway Handle Band at the Georgia Theatre, and for something different that evening, you can visit the Wild Child Arts Center, which is having and opening reception for an art show called "A Study of Horses", which features works by Brenda K. McDaniel, Charleen Romine, Terri Alsobrook, Christina Sullo and Jim Bell. It lasts 7-10 PM, but why I'm posting it is because Curley Maple's gonna be playing there.
But before all that: Human Rights Fest happens once again at College Square, downtown. There's gonna be bands and info booths and people who look like they couldn't afford dogs having dogs there, and people yelling things loudly into microphones (forgetting that they're hooked to an amplification system?). Here's the complete lowdown:
1:00 - FESTIVAL WELCOMESUN: Human Rights Fest continues...
Just Equal
1:30 - Squallz
2:00 - Invisible Children United
Teen Matters, Clarke Central High School
2:15 - Tacit - Battle of the Bands Teen Category Winner
2:45 - Amnesty International
Citizen Advocacy, Festival Beneficiary
3:00 - Goodbye Donovan
3:30 - UGA H.E.R.O.'s
Xavier Kim, Depleted Uranium
3:45 - Art Rosenbaum
4:15 - Jim Barksdale, Businessman for Peace
Living Wage Athens
4:30 - Fleeta Mitchell
5:00 - UGA Habitat for Humanity
UGA Green Party
5:15 - The Suex Effect
5:45 - Open Mic
6:00 - Jackpot City
6:30 - Millard Farmer, Activist Attorney
Prof. Gene Wilkes, UGA Law School
6:45 - Kite to the Moon
7:15 - Featured Speaker: Dr. Gene Young
7:45 - Breathlanes
8:15- Athens Justice Project
Athens FAQ
8:30 - Michael Guthrie Band
9:00 - Common Ground
G.L.O.B.E.S.
9:15 - Diva Experience
9:45 - Project SAFE
UGA NORML
10:15- Vic Chesnutt
1:15 - The Fact
2:00 - Gabriela Mejias
2:30 - Dr. Gene Young, Eyewitness to 1970 Jackson State Shootings
2:45 - Jimmy Parr and Michael Crowe - Battle of the Bands Adult Category Winner
3:15 - Denise Grier, ticketed for anti-Bush bumpersticker
Women in Black
3:30 - Incatepec
4:00 - Casa de Amistad
Jubilee Partners
4:15 - Paul Lombard
4:45 - Open Mic
5:00 - Tommy Jordan & String Theory
5:30 - Planned Parenthood
UGA StandUp Newspaper
6:00 - Sursie
6:30 - Janice Pulliam, Immigration Issues
Moore's Ford Commmittee
6:45 - Squat / Grogus
7:15 - Tamara Best, Writer, The Red & Black
Janice Mathis, Operation PUSH/Rainbow Coalition
7:30 - Music Hates You
8:00 - Ed Tant - Athens Columnist & Festival Volunteer
8:15 - Dubconscious
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Thursday, May 01, 2008
(Sorry for the external link, but blogger quite often sucks. It hasn't let me post pictures all week.)
There's a show billed as "Spotlight Blood Drive" tonight at the 40 Watt. Birds & Wire and Ice Cream Socialists are among the performers. I'm not sure if you can actually give blood there or if it's just to raise money for future blood drives, but either way, good cause and good music.
Also, Jay Gonzalez is back at Kingpin's in between new DBT-related duties to perform a night at the piano lounge there. This week he's doing all power-pop songs. I've been told to expect some Nick Lowe for sure. It all gets started around 9.
There's also Madeline at the Caledonia, Casper & The Cookies and
But before all that, Creston Spiers (of Harvey Milk "fame") will be performing solo at the Caledonia for an early Happy Hour show. I have absolutely no idea what he'll be performing. Cannot imagine Harvey Milk as a solo act. We'll see.
UPDATE: No Lake City at Flicker. Misprint, apparently. Also, everyone says Earth (at the Caledonia tonight) is going to be awesome. Everyone=3-4 people, but that includes Sloan.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
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