Friday, August 29, 2008
Happy Labor Day weekend!
Friday:
There's something called the NYC Comedy Takeover at Flicker on both Friday and Saturday nights. There are several NYC comedians performing, with music by Uber Luber Death Metal and Acoustic Coulier. Garbage Island is at the Caledonia, and the Vinyl Strangers are at Farm 255. John P. Strohm and some other out of town musicians are playing at the 40 Watt tonight. Rehab are making an appearance at the Georgia Theatre, and The Matt Kurz One are at the Go Bar. The Barefoot Hookers are at the Tasty World.Saturday:
Game day. Beware of downtown.
Night 2 of the NYC Comedy Takeover at Flicker. The 40 Watt plays host to The Ginger Envelope, Stereo Campbell, and One Man Machine (out of New Orleans). Lots of loud at the Caledonia with The Dumps, Music Hates You, Subrig Destroyer, and In The Lurch. Mercer West and David Specht will be at the Go Bar (and they are looking for a drummer and lead singer, by the way). Bitch Switch will be the DJs at Little Kings.There's also the weekly Farmer's Market at Bishop Park.
Monday:
Happy Labor Day!
The Vinyl Strangers and Ishues will be at the 40 Watt, with Jesse Jackson speaking at 8. This is a celebration of workers' rights.
Labels: This Weekend in Athens
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Exciting news from Elf Power's website:August 28, 2008Pitchfork has a new track from the forthcoming Of Montreal album, Skeletal Lamping, available to stream. And someone pointed out to us in the comments section that Quiet Hooves won the title of album cover of the month over at Vice. Their album also received positive reviews further on down the page.We're extremely excited to announce the release of our collaboration record with Vic Chesnutt , entitled "Dark Developments" on October 14 on Orange Twin Records...We'll be taking it to the streets with a tour of Spain/Portugal in September, American dates in Novemeber, and a whole lot more touring planned in the new year.....
We also have a new 10" single out for you vinyl collectors. It is two new songs "Venus And Mercury" and "Mutiny". LImited Edition Pressing of 575. Find out how to get one at These Are Not Records
Labels: Music News
Since my dad learned how to use email, all I got is forward after forward after forward. It's quite annoying. But, every now and then, he sends something good. This video of Stephen Wiltshire, "the living camera," is pretty amazing. He also sent me this video of a double knockout. Nuts!
Scratch that! Somehow I failed to notice the show at the 40 Watt tonight. Creepy, Bambara, Gift Horse, The Flowers of Evil, and Stegosaurus. Update: Apparently Matt Thompson and Friends are playing at Farm. They must be in the band Coveralls that I wasn't familiar with.
And tonight at Cine:
GONZO SNEAK PREVIEW & HUNTER S. THOMPSON TRIBUTE - THU 8/28 @ 10pCiné presents a special midnite preview screening of Alex Gibney’s new documentary GONZO: THE LIFE AND WORK OF DR. HUNTER S. THOMPSON, about the infamous gonzo journalist hailed as one of the bravest, funniest and most ruthlessly honest writers of his generation.
Before the screening, local artists, musicians & public figures will perform select readings from Thompson’s work at 10p in CinéLab. Among those slated to read include ACC Commissioner KELLY GIRTZ, writer/humorist JEFF FALLIS, local activist ED TANT, musicians LUKE FIELDS (We Vs. the Shark), ERIC CARTER, (Bloodkin), JIM HICKS (Casper & the Cookies), “BIG ANDY” HOLLINGSWORTH (The Dumps), CRAIG LIESKE (Garbage Island) and more special guests.ADMISSION: $5"M
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
No better place to turn to for the play-by-play of the Democratic National Convention than Wonkette. Last night's lowdown is no exception.
9:39 PM — And now Brokaw’s just going on with a sad list of terrible things — wars without end, economic collapse, national decline, etc. Why does he hate America?
Lots of music for a Wednesday night.
The 40 Watt is hosting a benefit for the Athens Area Emergency Food Bank this evening. Performers include The Squalls, Paul Lombard, and Frank Mason and Friends (interesting article about Frank at that link) . Summerbirds in the Cellar, Kebert Xela, and Spring Tigers are at the Caledonia. Big show at the Georgia Theatre with the Buddy System, Folklore, Future Ape Tapes, Christopher Without His Liver, and Matt Kurz One. And for those of you in Atlanta, My Morning Jacket at the Fox Theatre tonight.
The 40 Watt is hosting a benefit for the Athens Area Emergency Food Bank this evening. Performers include The Squalls, Paul Lombard, and Frank Mason and Friends (interesting article about Frank at that link) . Summerbirds in the Cellar, Kebert Xela, and Spring Tigers are at the Caledonia. Big show at the Georgia Theatre with the Buddy System, Folklore, Future Ape Tapes, Christopher Without His Liver, and Matt Kurz One. And for those of you in Atlanta, My Morning Jacket at the Fox Theatre tonight.Labels: Tonight In Athens
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Dark Meat has announced their fall tour, ending in New Orleans on Halloween night.
Fabchannel has put up a nice quality video of a Drive-By Truckers show from Amsterdam's Paradisio a few weeks ago. This is the same site that posted that super slick black and white Now Its Overhead video last year. They also have last month's B-52s show from there. Heck, just look at their archive list. Tons of cool videos there.
Fabchannel has put up a nice quality video of a Drive-By Truckers show from Amsterdam's Paradisio a few weeks ago. This is the same site that posted that super slick black and white Now Its Overhead video last year. They also have last month's B-52s show from there. Heck, just look at their archive list. Tons of cool videos there.
And I just ran across this brief tidbit for any Zep fans out there.
Labels: Music News
Tonight marks the final show in the Sunflower Music Series at the Athens Botanical Gardens. Hope for Agoldensummer, with special guest Jean Spencer, will be playing outside from 7-9 p.m. Update: The show at the Gardens tonight will be moved inside. Here's an update from William Tonks: Tonight’s acts will sound really, really good in the Conservatory, and it’s music at an hour that allows us to rise in the morning, not early afternoon, and there’s beer, wine, and really tasty Cheerios Snack Mix. We’ll leave the light on for ya.Also outside this evening is Dan Nettles' solo gig at Farm 255. Clay Leverett will be performing a solo set at the Tasty World, and Jittery Joe's Eastside will be showing the Sonic Youth film Corporate Ghost: The Videos 1990–2002.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Monday, August 25, 2008
Pride Parade has made some of their tracks from their latest album Descendents available for free download for a limited time from their myspace page. Awesome hookup, guys! I re-listened to this album over the weekend and loved it. Makes you drive fast though.Labels: Downloads, Local News, music
Almost forgot our weekly sound-off blog. Here's your chance to give props to something cool you saw or did this weekend, but more than likely in our case, here's your chance to bitch about something.
Labels: Monday Morning Sound-Off
Ghostfinger, Moth Vamana (includes members of Ham1), and others are at the Caledonia tonight. Never heard them before, but the description of Dutchess and the Duke at Tasty World sounds somewhat interesting.Monday has turned into game night. There's the weekly music trivia at Little Kings at 8, Let's Make a Deal is back at the Georgia Theatre, and Kingpins has started bingo on Monday nights.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Friday, August 22, 2008
Ham1 is wisely offering their new album, The Underground Stream, as a free download on their website at the moment. They did the same with the last one, which is still available there, and that's when I first gave them a listen. You can download (or stream) one track at a time, or grab the whole thing at once. Thanks guys!In other news, there's some mention of Athens & R.E.M. in this Matthew Sweet article.
Labels: Downloads, music, Music News
Today's Theme: Drummers
Here are a couple of classic ones to get you started:
What do you call someone who hangs around with musicians?
A drummer.
How can you tell when a drummer is at the door?
The knocking speeds up.
OK y'all know what to do.
For extra hilarity replace all occurrences of drummer in these jokes with "Jeff Griggs".
Labels: Friday Joke-day, Funny, Jokes
Happy weekend, folks! You can tell fall is almost here...a lot more shows to keep track of.
Friday:
Heavy Petty will be at the Caledonia laying down the Tom Petty covers. The 40 Watt is hosting a triple bill tonight of the Modern Skirts, Spring Tigers and The Empties. Local bluegrass band the Jumpin Jesus Christers are at Flicker, and Mouser is at the Go Bar.
I haven't seen Redneck Greece Deluxe on a downtown Athens bill in a long time, but they are tonight at Little Kings. The Thrill Hammers will be backing them up and also playing their own set. Longtime music legend Leon Russell is at the Melting Point this evening, and Chris McKay and the Critical Darlings are at the Rye Bar. Kite to the Moon is playing a birthday set at midnight at the Tasty World.
Saturday:
Whoa, lots of shows on Saturday as well.
Tin Cup Prophette is peforming an early show at Ashford Manor. The Flip Scoldjah and ExcaliBRAH will be at Flicker, and the Packway Handle Band, along with Kaitlin Jones, will be at the Georgia Theatre. Dancer vs. Politician is at the Go Bar, and there's a big bash over at Terrapin, with Bain Mattox and a slew of others bands performing. Ken Will Morton is at the Rye Bar.
For something different, Little Kings is having an End of Summer Luau Bash with Hawaiin music by Kinky Waikiki. Doesn't sound familiar? It shouldn't. It's their first show and it's made up of great local musicians, so I personally recommend this show. DJ Kurt Wood will also be throwing down some surf music tracks. Is it really almost the end of the summer?
There's the weekly Farmer's Market at Bishop Park. If you are looking to adopt a pet, or just looking to help pets, there are two events you can help with Saturday. Pawtroplis is having an Adopt-a-Pet day, sponsored by Athens Canine Rescue. You can see the dogs available for adoption on their website. Flanagans is also having a pet adoption and SPCA fundraiser. And for something different, there's a flea market hosted by Friends of the Garden at the State Botanical Gardens of Athens.
Sunday:
A very rare treat of Hayride at Kingpins. All their shows this year have been badass. And what else are you doin' on a Sunday night (besides recovering from the weekend)? Just sayin'...
Friday:
Heavy Petty will be at the Caledonia laying down the Tom Petty covers. The 40 Watt is hosting a triple bill tonight of the Modern Skirts, Spring Tigers and The Empties. Local bluegrass band the Jumpin Jesus Christers are at Flicker, and Mouser is at the Go Bar.
I haven't seen Redneck Greece Deluxe on a downtown Athens bill in a long time, but they are tonight at Little Kings. The Thrill Hammers will be backing them up and also playing their own set. Longtime music legend Leon Russell is at the Melting Point this evening, and Chris McKay and the Critical Darlings are at the Rye Bar. Kite to the Moon is playing a birthday set at midnight at the Tasty World.Saturday:
Whoa, lots of shows on Saturday as well.
Tin Cup Prophette is peforming an early show at Ashford Manor. The Flip Scoldjah and ExcaliBRAH will be at Flicker, and the Packway Handle Band, along with Kaitlin Jones, will be at the Georgia Theatre. Dancer vs. Politician is at the Go Bar, and there's a big bash over at Terrapin, with Bain Mattox and a slew of others bands performing. Ken Will Morton is at the Rye Bar.
For something different, Little Kings is having an End of Summer Luau Bash with Hawaiin music by Kinky Waikiki. Doesn't sound familiar? It shouldn't. It's their first show and it's made up of great local musicians, so I personally recommend this show. DJ Kurt Wood will also be throwing down some surf music tracks. Is it really almost the end of the summer?
There's the weekly Farmer's Market at Bishop Park. If you are looking to adopt a pet, or just looking to help pets, there are two events you can help with Saturday. Pawtroplis is having an Adopt-a-Pet day, sponsored by Athens Canine Rescue. You can see the dogs available for adoption on their website. Flanagans is also having a pet adoption and SPCA fundraiser. And for something different, there's a flea market hosted by Friends of the Garden at the State Botanical Gardens of Athens.
Sunday:
A very rare treat of Hayride at Kingpins. All their shows this year have been badass. And what else are you doin' on a Sunday night (besides recovering from the weekend)? Just sayin'...
Labels: This Weekend in Athens
Thursday, August 21, 2008
In the way of music, you can check out Don Chambers, I presume performing solo, and Matt Stoessel at Flicker. Jim White will be presenting the film Mule Skinner Blues this evening at Cine'. There's two screenings of the film with White performing a spoken word bit in the middle. I'm not familiar with any of the bands at the 40 Watt or the Caledonia tonight. Anyone have suggestions for those bands?
In the way of comedy, Brian Posehn and Bo Burnham will be at UGA's Legion Field tonight.
Labels: Comedy, Tonight In Athens
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Mikey Dwyer and the Starter Kits and the Holy Liars are at the 40 Watt tonight. Also, Nelo is at the Georgia Theatre. Now I've never heard a lick of their music, and any description that mentions Jack Johnson revolts me, but I hear they are popular so I figured someone may want to know that's tonight. There's a night of dance music over at the Farm, and there's the weekly Wednesday night dance party at the Go Bar.Labels: Tonight In Athens
NSFW-No titties, just the F-word and drug talk.
This video is better stoner humor than Pineapple Express.
Discuss.
NSFW-Still no titties, but they are discussed as are penises and vaginas.
Sorry guys but this dude is hilarious.
This video is better stoner humor than Pineapple Express.
Discuss.
NSFW-Still no titties, but they are discussed as are penises and vaginas.
Sorry guys but this dude is hilarious.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Former Mendoza Line's Shannon McArdle has her new solo album reviewed in Pitchfork.Drive-By Truckers announce their "Rock and Roll Means Well" joint fall tour with The Hold Steady.
And, though it's not local news, I like this quote from Morrissey about Warner releasing a dvd of his music without his permission or involvement.
"The slapdash release of Morrissey Live at the Hollywood Bowl is done by Warner without any consultation to me whatsoever, and is in breach of their terms as laid out by themselves in an agreement made for the film between Warner and my ex-manager. Being Warner, predictably the sleeve art is appalling. It is the work of cash-hounds, and I urge people NOT to buy it. I am not signed to Warner, and no royalties from this DVD will come to me. Please spend your money elsewhere."
Labels: music, Music News
This is my kind of wedding."The short version of the story is they didn't want to quit their partying," said Mike Sepic, Berrien County, Mich., chief assistant prosecutor. "If you put this in the class of wedding receptions gone bad, I guess this would take the cake."
Labels: Weird News
There's a few choices tonight in the way of music. Birds and Wire are at the Caledonia, the Carl Lindberg Trio is at Farm 255, and the Would Be Farmers are at Flicker.
There's also something called a Bearded Lady Date Auction at Max Canada, with music by Hola Halo. It's sponsored by the Athens Beard and Moustache Club and they do say that if you don't have any facial hair, you are still welcome, and "appropriate facial hair will be provided to you." Um, okay.
If you live on the Eastside and you like The Smith's, Jittery Joe's is showing The Smiths - Live at Versailles this evening.
There's also something called a Bearded Lady Date Auction at Max Canada, with music by Hola Halo. It's sponsored by the Athens Beard and Moustache Club and they do say that if you don't have any facial hair, you are still welcome, and "appropriate facial hair will be provided to you." Um, okay.
If you live on the Eastside and you like The Smith's, Jittery Joe's is showing The Smiths - Live at Versailles this evening.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Monday, August 18, 2008
A friend works for this non-profit and it's a really good cause, so please help out if you are downtown tonight. Click on the picture for more information.Labels: Food, Fund Raisers
Tonight marks the return of The Melvins to the 40 Watt. I've enjoyed their last two shows here, and their latest album is getting a lot of buzz, though I've yet to hear it. Big Business is opening. Mark Mallman of Ruby Isle will be at the Caledonia. And, as usual, there's Monday night trivia at Little Kings at 8 p.m.Labels: Tonight In Athens
What's the haps, y'all? I saw most of you out at Popfest, let's hear some reviews. Athens Exchange has some reviews up. Anything else of note take place this weekend?
Labels: Monday Morning Sound-Off
Friday, August 15, 2008
Should I post the same popfest lineup again? Hmmm.
I kid, I kid. Sorry guys. It's been an extremely busy week for me and did all these posts ahead of time. So here's the quick lowdown with no links and no pictures. I'll get the site back up to speed next week.
Friday:
There's Popfest (schedule below) all over downtown, Bearfoot Hookers at some place called Fat Daddy's (I think it's Eastside), Blueground Undergrass at the Georgia Theatre, and Randall Bramblett at the Melting Point. DJ Mahogony is at the Go Bar, and DJ Over Voices, Other Rooms will be laying down some tracks following Popfest at the Caledonia. And I, thankfully, will be returning home just in time to catch some of Popfest.
More popfest and also, more DJ OVOR following Popfest at the Caledonia. There's some bands playing at the Glow Studio tonight, though I'm not familiar with any of them. If you are looking for a change of scenery, however, that may be the show for you to check out. Also, don't forget that the Farmers' Market takes place at Bishop Park.
The weekly stint of Strikeforce! at Kingpins.
I kid, I kid. Sorry guys. It's been an extremely busy week for me and did all these posts ahead of time. So here's the quick lowdown with no links and no pictures. I'll get the site back up to speed next week.
Friday:
There's Popfest (schedule below) all over downtown, Bearfoot Hookers at some place called Fat Daddy's (I think it's Eastside), Blueground Undergrass at the Georgia Theatre, and Randall Bramblett at the Melting Point. DJ Mahogony is at the Go Bar, and DJ Over Voices, Other Rooms will be laying down some tracks following Popfest at the Caledonia. And I, thankfully, will be returning home just in time to catch some of Popfest.
PopfestSaturday:
Little Kings Shuffle Club
2:00 p.m. Railcars
2:40 p.m. Tendaberry
3:20 p.m. One Happy Island
4 p.m. Hat Company
4:30 p.m. Fat Planet
Flicker Theater and Bar
6p.m. Umbrella Tree
6:45 p.m. Noisycrane
7:30 p.m. Gospel Gossip
Caledonia Lounge
8:30 p.m. Laminated Cat
9:30 p.m. Ham 1
10:30 p.m. My Teenage Stride
11:30 p.m. A. Armada
The 40 Watt Club
8 p.m. Cryptacize
8:40 p.m. Secret History
9 p.m. The Faintest Ideas
10 p.m. Ruby Isle
10:30 p.m. The Buddy System
11:10 p.m. The Lolligags
11:40 p.m. Fishboy
12:10 a.m. The Apes
1 a.m. Boyracer
More popfest and also, more DJ OVOR following Popfest at the Caledonia. There's some bands playing at the Glow Studio tonight, though I'm not familiar with any of them. If you are looking for a change of scenery, however, that may be the show for you to check out. Also, don't forget that the Farmers' Market takes place at Bishop Park.
PopfestSunday:
Little Kings Shuffle Club
2 p.m. Lognhalsmottagningen
2:15 p.m. Bad Animal
3 p.m. The Young Untold
3:30 p.m. American Cheeseburger
Flicker Theater and Bar
6 p.m. Oh Fortuna
6:45 p.m. Marc with a C
7:30 p.m. Hot Lava
Caledonia Lounge
8:30 p.m. Sgt Dunbar & the Hobo Banned
9:30 p.m. The Arcs
10:30 p.m. Baak Gwai
11:30 p.m. Man Factory
The 40 Watt Club
8 p.m. The Smittens
8:30 p.m. Big Fresh
9 p.m. Thee American Revolution
9:30 p.m. Pipes You See Pipes You Don't
10 p.m. Andy from Denver
10:30 p.m. Casper & the Cookies
11 p.m. Circulatory System
12 a.m. Elf Power
1 a.m. The Music Tapes
The weekly stint of Strikeforce! at Kingpins.
Labels: This Weekend in Athens
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Timber is at Flicker tonight, and there's the weekly dance party at the Go Bar.
It's also night #2 of Popfest and tonight's sets are at Little Kings. The lineup is:
It's also night #2 of Popfest and tonight's sets are at Little Kings. The lineup is:
2:00 PM - Boy Genius
2:35 PM - the Hotwalls
3:15 PM - Amo Joy!
4:00 PM - Afternoon Naps
4:45 PM - Nervous Systems
5:30 PM - Oh Sanders
8:00 PM - Supercluster
8:35 PM - Blondie-Grunt
9:10 PM - Nana Grizol
9:45 PM - Hot Pants Romance
10:20 PM - the Coathangers
11:00 PM - Whistling School for Boys
11:30 PM - Judi Chicago
12:00 AM - Spring Tigers
12:35 AM - the Selmanaires
01:15 AM - We Versus the Shark
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Tonight's Popfest will be in several venues. The lineup is:
The 40 Watt Club8:00 PM -Patience Please
8:30 PM -Velcro Stars
9:00 PM -Bunnygrunt
9:30 PM -Cars Can Be Blue
10:15 PM -Great Lakes
11:00 PM -the Love Letter Band
11:45 PM -Dark Meat
12:30 AM -Roky Erickson & the Explosives
Little Kings
2:00 PM -That's My Daughter
2:40 PM -Little Birds
3:20 PM -A Faulty Chromosome
4:00 PM -Panda Riot
4:45 PM -Averkiou
Flicker Theater and Bar
6:00 PM -Night Driving in Small Towns
6:45 PM -Good Graces
7:30 PM -Mary O Harrison
Caledonia
8:30 PM -the Ocelots
9:30 PM -Tom Gorrio (Baby Calendar)
10:30 PM -Twin Tigers
11:30 PM -Dead Confederate
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Big night for Athens as we see the return of Gnarls Barkley. The show is at the 40 Watt and Elf Power is opening.Just down the street, Dan Nettles will be performing solo at Farm 255 tonight. As usual, this weekly show is free.
Tonight also marks the beginning of Popfest, and what should be the start of another great week for music in Athens. Tonight's show is at Cine' and here's the lineup:
8:00 PM - Fish Schticks
8:35 PM - Bob Hay & the Jolly Beggars
9:10 PM - Allison Weiss
9:45 PM - Titans of Filth
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Monday, August 11, 2008
There's loud and more loud at the Caledonia tonight, including a name that always makes me shudder when I see it in print: Anus Full of Wasabi. Other than that, I'm assuming rock and roll trivia at Little Kings, starting at 8 p.m.
Or, you can just sit at home and watch the Olympics.
Or, you can just sit at home and watch the Olympics.
Monday again. Why does the weekend always seem to by way too fast? Anybody see a good show or a good movie they'd like to recommend?
I must say the opening ceremonies to the Olympics this year was pretty amazing. But, at the same time, I would like to wrap a piece of duct tape around Matt Lauer's mouth. Man, was his commentary annoying or what?
I must say the opening ceremonies to the Olympics this year was pretty amazing. But, at the same time, I would like to wrap a piece of duct tape around Matt Lauer's mouth. Man, was his commentary annoying or what?
Labels: Monday Morning Sound-Off
Friday, August 08, 2008
"After looking in every tube on the internets, we found that there are very few options to A) get rad-looking and inexpensive Obama t-shirts and B) connect a solid monetary high-five to Barack Obama.
We think our shirts are awesome, and we hope you do too. But, the best thing about these shirts is that we’re donating 25% to help Obama win the election in November. Not 25% of the profit, mind you, but 25% of whatever you decide to spend. In essence, if you buy a $10 shirt, you’ve helped us donate $2.50. If you buy a $12 shirt, you’ve helped us donate $3.00. If you buy $1256.38 worth of shirts, you’ve helped us donate $314.10... You get the idea."
Labels: Local News, Politics
Friday:
Happy 8/08/08. The 40 Watt is hosting a benefit for Habitat for Humanity tonight with Don Chambers, Page Campbell, Diego Catalan, Paul McHugh, Patrick Carey and Matt Stoessel. I assume these are solo sets, but then again, maybe not. Can anyone clarify?
Over at the Caledonia, Subrig Destroyer and Zoroaster will be bringing the loud. Mouser is at Flicker and Lazer/Wülf is at the Tasty World. Celebrating Michael Jackson's 50th birthday (wow, where does the time go?) atGo Bar Little Kings are DJs Baby Pandas and Mahogany.
Saturday:
The Hold Steady is at the 40 Watt, and should be a great show. Betsy Franck and the Bareknuckle Band is at the Georgia Theatre. That's all I have for you folks for Saturday night. Any other suggestions?
If you wake up early tomorrow, don't forget about the weekly Athens Farmers' Market at Bishop Park. There's also this month's Dance Dance Party Party over at Floorspace at 3 p.m. This is for ladies only. Ladies that are ready to bust a move, that is.
Sunday:
Strikeforce! is doing their weekly show at Kingpins.
R.I.P. Michael Houser. You are missed.
Happy 8/08/08. The 40 Watt is hosting a benefit for Habitat for Humanity tonight with Don Chambers, Page Campbell, Diego Catalan, Paul McHugh, Patrick Carey and Matt Stoessel. I assume these are solo sets, but then again, maybe not. Can anyone clarify?
Over at the Caledonia, Subrig Destroyer and Zoroaster will be bringing the loud. Mouser is at Flicker and Lazer/Wülf is at the Tasty World. Celebrating Michael Jackson's 50th birthday (wow, where does the time go?) at
Saturday:
The Hold Steady is at the 40 Watt, and should be a great show. Betsy Franck and the Bareknuckle Band is at the Georgia Theatre. That's all I have for you folks for Saturday night. Any other suggestions?If you wake up early tomorrow, don't forget about the weekly Athens Farmers' Market at Bishop Park. There's also this month's Dance Dance Party Party over at Floorspace at 3 p.m. This is for ladies only. Ladies that are ready to bust a move, that is.
Sunday:
Strikeforce! is doing their weekly show at Kingpins.
R.I.P. Michael Houser. You are missed.Labels: This Weekend in Athens
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Trances Arc and Misfortune 500 are at the 40 Watt tonight, along with a couple of other bands (including one fronted by Rachel Ray's husband). Kaitlin Jones and the County Fair and Thayer Sarrano (Sweet-Tooth Simpleton) are at the Caledonia. DJ Kurt Wood is at the Rye Bar.
Sorry there's no links today guys, too busy.
Sorry there's no links today guys, too busy.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
I've been so busy lately, I hadn't really had a chance to look at the full lineup for Popfest next week. It's quite extensive! Y'all be sure to check it out this year. There's something for everyone.Here's the lineup. (Pretty nice website too, by the way).
In other local music news, congratulations to Pride Parade for this nice review (scroll down) in Southeastern Performer.
Labels: Festivals, Local News, Music Reviews
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
We definitely want to help Nuci's Space spread the word on this one.S.P.A.C.E. Race 5KVisit Nuci's website for more information. Not only are they looking for supporters, but also sponsors as well.
A 5k Run/Walk and Health Fair
When: October 4, 2008
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Memorial Plaza (Hooper Street on the UGA campus)
Why: To benefit Nuçi’s Space, a non-profit resource center
How much: $20 or $15 for students and UGA faculty
Anyone want to go in on a TDJ $100 sponsorship with me? If we get 10 people, that's 10 bucks each. It's a great cause. Who's in? I'll burn a few local live Athens shows for anyone who wants to help. Your choice of anything I have, which is a whole lot of stuff from our local venues.
Labels: Local News, TDJ Business, Upcoming Events
Maserati's upcoming Remixes LP is now available for pre-order. I still am in awe of how good the last show was.Uncut has a great review from the Drive-By Truckers' London show. This is my favorite part:
Live, too, Isbell, good as he was, is barely missed, with John Neff on guitar and pedal steel a more than adequate replacement and the band’s fabled three guitar line-up as ferocious tonight as it has ever been, while pianist Jay Gonzalez adds layers to their sound that weren’t previously there, by turns rocking hot and soulful, making you think more than once of Little Feat in their swampy prime.Way to go, Athens! Sometimes I forget just how much amazing talent we have in this town. Keep it up!
On a funny note, my friend sent me this NPR article on Bromance at shows. We definitely get a lot of Bromance in Athens.
Labels: Music News, Music Reviews
There's the weekly dance party at Go Bar and some other dance party at Farm 255. As for bands, there's a few at the Caledonia and Flicker, but I'll leave it up to someone else to recommend one as I'm not familiar with any of them. I didn't have a picture to put up today for a particular band, so instead, here's one of TDJ's favorite pig in front of the Physical Graffiti building in NYC. Represent!On another note, Mail Clerk (how's your first week out of Athens, btw?) sent us a heads up that Bob Dylan has a free single from his upcoming bootleg series #8 for download on his website. I only mention it because, well, it's Bob Dylan and I love him.
Finally, a big happy 40th birthday from TDJ to another lover of Bob Dylan, and a great bass player and guy, Jon Mills.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Sound Houses, Quiet Hooves, Yellow Fever (out of Austin) and Cupcake Band (new project with Jeff Tobias, Mercer West, and Sam Grindstaff) will be at the Go Bar this evening. As far as I know, this show is free.Dan Nettles is playing a solo set outside at Farm 255, and The Dumps are at the Caledonia. Also, Jittery Joe's Eastside is showing Joy Division - The Documentary.
On another note, we are constantly stealing photos from him, so I want to encourage you to check out the great live music photos that Mike White takes over at Deadly Designs. Thanks Mike!
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Monday, August 04, 2008
You can listen to the entire 2008 Tom Waits show from Atlanta in pristine sound quality online at NPR.Labels: Live Recordings
Quite an active night in Athens for a Monday. There's a big to do over at Cine' called "The Masters of Improvisational Music." Bands include Echo Canyon, Killick, Paul Thomas, Jeff Chasteen, The Shaking Ray Levis, and String Trek.
Lots of bands over at the Go Bar tonight including Mouser and Divided Like a Saint's, the Hot New Mexicans are upstairs at Transmetropolitan, and over at Flicker, Emily Armond (Dark Meat) is performing a solo set. Also, Grogus is outside tonight at the Ashford Manor and music trivia at 8 p.m. at Little Kings.
Lots of bands over at the Go Bar tonight including Mouser and Divided Like a Saint's, the Hot New Mexicans are upstairs at Transmetropolitan, and over at Flicker, Emily Armond (Dark Meat) is performing a solo set. Also, Grogus is outside tonight at the Ashford Manor and music trivia at 8 p.m. at Little Kings.Labels: Tonight In Athens
How was your weekend? I missed a lot of the music going on this weekend so hopefully we'll get some reviews in the comments section. Talk to us.
Labels: Monday Morning Sound-Off
Friday, August 01, 2008
I hadn't been to the website for the Athens Music Family Tree in awhile. Looks like it has taken shape. I hope folks keep building up the site as it's a neat local resource to have.
Labels: History, music, Nerd Stuff
Happy August, everyone!
Friday:
Night 2 of the Team Clermont Summer Camp continues with talent night at Little Kings. There will be a dance party, karaoke, 4 square and cornhole tournaments. All of their events are open to anyone. You can read more about the event here.
Melissa Colbert (Creepy) is at Flicker, The Holy Liars are at Fat Daddy's on the Eastside, and the Caledonia is hosting something called the "Sid Vicious Experience" with covers of various bands.
Saturday:
The Team Clermont kickball game takes place at East Athens Community Park with Graham MacRae performing. Later at the 40 Watt, the camp will conclude with a covers sing along, including various members of local bands.
The Help is over at the Caledonia and Hola Halo is at Farm 255. If you're looking to change up the venues, there's a hardcore metal show over at Feral Skate Shop and Plum Tuckered at the White Tiger (on Blvd).
It's Elephant and Finding Fiction are at Flicker. There's a going away and a welcome home party for a couple folks over at the Georgia Bar tonight, with Mark Brut's band Loose Cannon playing along with friends Betsy Franck and Anna Broach, and quite possibly others, sitting in.
As usual, there's the Athens Farmers Market at Bishop Park on Saturday morning, and Neal Boortz is over at The Georgia Club today for a celebrity golf tournament. Just sayin'...
Sunday:
STRIKEFORCE! at Kingpins.
Friday:
Night 2 of the Team Clermont Summer Camp continues with talent night at Little Kings. There will be a dance party, karaoke, 4 square and cornhole tournaments. All of their events are open to anyone. You can read more about the event here.
Melissa Colbert (Creepy) is at Flicker, The Holy Liars are at Fat Daddy's on the Eastside, and the Caledonia is hosting something called the "Sid Vicious Experience" with covers of various bands.
Saturday:
The Team Clermont kickball game takes place at East Athens Community Park with Graham MacRae performing. Later at the 40 Watt, the camp will conclude with a covers sing along, including various members of local bands.It's Elephant and Finding Fiction are at Flicker. There's a going away and a welcome home party for a couple folks over at the Georgia Bar tonight, with Mark Brut's band Loose Cannon playing along with friends Betsy Franck and Anna Broach, and quite possibly others, sitting in.
As usual, there's the Athens Farmers Market at Bishop Park on Saturday morning, and Neal Boortz is over at The Georgia Club today for a celebrity golf tournament. Just sayin'...
Sunday:
STRIKEFORCE! at Kingpins.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
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