Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Dead Confederate gets a nice review from The Onion's AV Club. (Thanks to Mail Clerk for the link!)
Mike White's awesome pictures from the Stereolab/Atlas Sound show are on Pitchfork.
Also on Pitchfork, Of Montreal discusses their new packaging "collection" for their forthcoming album, Skeletal Lamping.
You can stream the new Bob Dylan album in its entirety on NPR.
Mike White's awesome pictures from the Stereolab/Atlas Sound show are on Pitchfork.
Also on Pitchfork, Of Montreal discusses their new packaging "collection" for their forthcoming album, Skeletal Lamping.
You can stream the new Bob Dylan album in its entirety on NPR.
Labels: Music News, Music Reviews, Pictures
The Fleet Foxes are in town playing the Georgia Theatre, Labels: Tonight In Athens
Monday, September 29, 2008
After some trouble with the RIAA, Muxtape is back online; however, with a shift in their focus. Bands take note.
Muxtape is relaunching as a service exclusively for bands, offering an extremely powerful platform with unheard-of simplicity for artists to thrive on the internet. Musicians in 2008 without access to a full time web developer have few options when it comes to establishing themselves online, but their needs often revolve around a common set of problems. The new Muxtape will allow bands to upload their own music and offer an embeddable player that works anywhere on the web, in addition to the original muxtape format. Bands will be able to assemble an attractive profile with simple modules that enable optional functionality such as a calendar, photos, comments, downloads and sales, or anything else they need. The system has been built from the ground up to be extended infinitely and is wrapped in a template system that will be open to CSS designers. There will be more details soon. The beta is still private at the moment, but that will change in the coming weeks.
Well, it's Monday and we're back at work, but that doesn't mean the fun has to stop. Bo Bedingfield and The Wydelles, The Beauvilles out of Tampa, and Paper Scissors Rocketpack from Florida are at the Caledonia this evening. This is a happy hour show! First band at 6:30.Mason Jennings is at the 40 Watt, and up the street and around the corner, you can catch the George W. Bush Cover Band at the Globe, followed by a dj. This is a free show celebrating The Globe's 19th birthday. There's 3 bands with intriguing descriptions at the Go Bar tonight as well.
It is also Monday which means bingo at Kingpins and rock and roll trivia night at Little Kings, unless our fearless host of music trivia is going to the show at the Caledonia instead. Hopefully Lord Bitter will confirm the real deal in the comment section.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Well, we lost the football game and we lost Paul Newman, but on the flip side, we had great weather. How was your weekend in Athens? Any reviews, recommendations, or complaints? We take it all here.
Labels: Monday Morning Sound-Off
Friday, September 26, 2008
We made it, folks. It's Friday! Does anyone else still get giddy about Fridays, like we did back in high school? Or that feeling that you have the last day of school just before summer starts? That's how every Friday feels to me.
Now that I've shared this with you, I'll give you the rundown on the weekend.
Friday:
The 40 Watt has a good lineup tonight. Bloodkin, Sleepyhorses and Tuscaloosa's Dexateens are sharing the bill. Future Ape Tapes are next door at the Caledonia, Chris McKay is at Alibi, and Hola Halo is at Flicker. DJ Mahogany is spinning tunes at the Go Bar, and Strawberry Flats are at the Melting Point.
And before you do all that, don't forget that tonight is the presidential debate at Ole' Miss. That is, unless John McCain gets in the way of things.
Saturday:
Game day. The Dawgs play Alabama at home. I hope we kick their ass.
It's also Farmer's Market morning at Bishop Park. I saw my friend's vegetables she bought there last week and they looked great.
On the music front, there's a big show in the way of Britain's Stereolab at the 40 Watt. Atlas Sound is opening. (That's the solo project of Bradford Cox from Deerhunter.) Mikey Dwyer and the Starter Kits are at the Caledonia, and Kilroy and the Flowers of Evil are at the Go Bar. The Flicker has quite a few bands tonight, 2 of them being Casper and the Cookies and The Visitations. And mixing it up lately, Farm 255 has Ishues set to perform.
Sunday:
The end of the week means that Kenosha Kid will be playing at Kingpins.
On a final note, The Day Jobs would like to give a birthday shout out to Dana today! Hope you have a good one!
Now that I've shared this with you, I'll give you the rundown on the weekend.
Friday:
The 40 Watt has a good lineup tonight. Bloodkin, Sleepyhorses and Tuscaloosa's Dexateens are sharing the bill. Future Ape Tapes are next door at the Caledonia, Chris McKay is at Alibi, and Hola Halo is at Flicker. DJ Mahogany is spinning tunes at the Go Bar, and Strawberry Flats are at the Melting Point.And before you do all that, don't forget that tonight is the presidential debate at Ole' Miss. That is, unless John McCain gets in the way of things.
Saturday:
Game day. The Dawgs play Alabama at home. I hope we kick their ass.It's also Farmer's Market morning at Bishop Park. I saw my friend's vegetables she bought there last week and they looked great.
On the music front, there's a big show in the way of Britain's Stereolab at the 40 Watt. Atlas Sound is opening. (That's the solo project of Bradford Cox from Deerhunter.) Mikey Dwyer and the Starter Kits are at the Caledonia, and Kilroy and the Flowers of Evil are at the Go Bar. The Flicker has quite a few bands tonight, 2 of them being Casper and the Cookies and The Visitations. And mixing it up lately, Farm 255 has Ishues set to perform.
Sunday:
The end of the week means that Kenosha Kid will be playing at Kingpins.
On a final note, The Day Jobs would like to give a birthday shout out to Dana today! Hope you have a good one!
Labels: This Weekend in Athens
Thursday, September 25, 2008
There's a Louisiana state representative who is advocating a plan to sterilize poor people and offer rich people tax incentives to pro-create.
Worried that welfare costs are rising as the number of taxpayers declines, state Rep. John LaBruzzo, R-Metairie, said Tuesday he is studying a plan to pay poor women $1,000 to have their Fallopian tubes tied.On a completely unrelated note, he represents David Duke's old district.
It also could include tax incentives for college-educated, higher-income people to have more children, he said.
Labels: Politics, Weird News
Lots of music around town tonight. Seems like every venue has something going on. Benji Hughes and Man Man are at the 40 Watt. Farm 255 is offering something different with the Hawaiian tunes of Kinky Waikiki and the big sounds of The HEAP Project. Just over the wall, One Man Machine and Animal Electric are at the Caledonia. Elijah Neesmith (Jumpin' Jesus Christers) is at the Flicker Bar, Elevation is at the Tasty World, and Cross Canadian Ragweed is at the Georgia Theatre.If you don't want to venture all the way into downtown, there's Cars Can Be Blue and Twin Powers at the Go Bar. The Charlie Garrett Band, made up of local musicians, is at the Melting Point and Nuci's Space is also joining the fold with musical offerings tonight. Stegosaurus and
Pholksinger Josh (described as gangsta folk??) are set to perform there.There's also live music at both The Globe and the Roadhouse this evening, and djs at both Little Kings and Mercury Lounge. Good luck on your adventures tonight. Looks like there's quite a few to choose from.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
The Black Kids are at the 40 Watt tonight. Magic Wands and The Virgins are also on the bill. Subrig Destroyer is at the Caledonia.Labels: Tonight In Athens
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Another Athens band folds. A message from the band:
Hey everybody,
It lookslike Sweet - Tooth Simpl eton is kaput , done, split svill e, etc. - as so often happe ns the exten ded hiatu s becam e the end of the band. Elija h will be doing solo stuff , inclu ding a show I think this Thurs at Flick er or Littl e Kings , not sure which one. I am putti ng toget her a new band as soon as possi ble. I think the sound will be a good bit diffe rent, hopef ully incor porat ing some of the more exper iment al stuff I used to do, but I think I'll play some of the same songs . Thank s to every body who came to our shows . I'm hopin g to post some of our unrel eased stuff on the myspa ce page over the next few weeks .
Okay then -
Andy
Labels: Local News, Music News
Have you seen this burger? What a wild concept for a restaurant. They sell burgers like this and cigarettes. And the waitresses are naughty nurses.Labels: Food
The Dan Nettles Trio will play Farm 255. Pinback and Kylesa are at the 40 Watt.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Monday, September 22, 2008
Quite a few choices of things to do tonight. And it's only Monday.A. Armada is playing at the Caledonia, along with Kebert Xela and a few others. Next door at the 40 Watt is the Band of Annuals from Salt Lake, with Brian Connell and Nate Nelson opening. Paleface is at the Georgia Theatre, and there's always games with trivia night at Little Kings and bingo at Kingpins.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Today is the official beginning of the fall season. Or, as OVOR would say, the beginning of autumn. You gotta love this weather. Should be a good week of shows, culminating in the final goal of Georgia kicking Alabama's ass on Saturday. (Even I know what game is coming up.)
But it's Monday, and I'm still lamenting this past weekend being over. They always go by too fast, don't you think? How was your's? Tell us about it.
But it's Monday, and I'm still lamenting this past weekend being over. They always go by too fast, don't you think? How was your's? Tell us about it.
Labels: Monday Morning Sound-Off
Friday, September 19, 2008
The weekend is already shaping up to be great if the weather stays like it is this afternoon, as well as lots of events to keep you busy all weekend. (No links today though...blame it on Friday laziness.)
Friday:
The weekend starts off nice with a free show at the 40 Watt. This is a cd release party for Dead Confederate's new record, Wrecking Ball, and the supporting bands are Gift Horse, Kuroma (ex-Whigs bassist Hank Sullivant's project), and Twin Tigers. A few doors up is Birds & Wire at Flicker. Around the corner at 11, you can go get your dance groove on with DJ Other Voices, Other Rooms at Farm 255. (This is where you may personally confront DJ OVOR for any comments he's made that have offended you on this site, or now that I think about it, present him with any Irish food offerings.)
The Dictatortots are doing their share of good deeds by performing at the St. Jude's Benefit at the Tasty World. If you are in the mood for a Scot, there's Craig Ferguson at the Classic Center. And Athens' longtime-running band, The Normaltown Flyers, are at Allen's.
Saturday:
Game day. Go Dawgs. I think the game is at night so lots of folks will be inside watching it on t.v.
If you don't have a hangover from the night before, you can get up early and hit the Athens Farmers' Market at Bishop Park or the Gypsy Artist Market at the Lyndon House, where all proceeds will benefit the Arts Center.
Another big show at the 40 Watt with Cinemechanica, Lazer/Wülf, Young Livers, and Canvas Solaris. Kenosha Kid is celebrating a cd/dvd release at Cine', Dancer vs. Politician is at Flicker, Outformation is at the Georgia Theatre, and DJ Baby Pandas is spinning tunes at Little Kings. (Those parties outside at Little Kings on Saturday night are always packed.) The Matt Kurz One is at the Go Bar, and there's lots of bands, such as the Packway Handle Band and Hope for Agoldensummer at the North Georgia Folk Festival at Sandy Creek Park. Looks as though there will be variety of fun things there for kids too.
Sunday:
Kenosha Kid plays night 2 of their event at Cine', though it's at 4 p.m., so they can still have time to play their weekly gig at Kingpins later in the evening. Hardest working band in Athens, perhaps? And if you aren't in the mood for music, there's also the Classic City Rollergirls Bout at Skate-a-Round USA.
As always, thanks to Mike White for allowing us to display his fabulous pictures.
Friday:
The weekend starts off nice with a free show at the 40 Watt. This is a cd release party for Dead Confederate's new record, Wrecking Ball, and the supporting bands are Gift Horse, Kuroma (ex-Whigs bassist Hank Sullivant's project), and Twin Tigers. A few doors up is Birds & Wire at Flicker. Around the corner at 11, you can go get your dance groove on with DJ Other Voices, Other Rooms at Farm 255. (This is where you may personally confront DJ OVOR for any comments he's made that have offended you on this site, or now that I think about it, present him with any Irish food offerings.)The Dictatortots are doing their share of good deeds by performing at the St. Jude's Benefit at the Tasty World. If you are in the mood for a Scot, there's Craig Ferguson at the Classic Center. And Athens' longtime-running band, The Normaltown Flyers, are at Allen's.
Saturday:
Game day. Go Dawgs. I think the game is at night so lots of folks will be inside watching it on t.v.
If you don't have a hangover from the night before, you can get up early and hit the Athens Farmers' Market at Bishop Park or the Gypsy Artist Market at the Lyndon House, where all proceeds will benefit the Arts Center.
Another big show at the 40 Watt with Cinemechanica, Lazer/Wülf, Young Livers, and Canvas Solaris. Kenosha Kid is celebrating a cd/dvd release at Cine', Dancer vs. Politician is at Flicker, Outformation is at the Georgia Theatre, and DJ Baby Pandas is spinning tunes at Little Kings. (Those parties outside at Little Kings on Saturday night are always packed.) The Matt Kurz One is at the Go Bar, and there's lots of bands, such as the Packway Handle Band and Hope for Agoldensummer at the North Georgia Folk Festival at Sandy Creek Park. Looks as though there will be variety of fun things there for kids too.Sunday:
Kenosha Kid plays night 2 of their event at Cine', though it's at 4 p.m., so they can still have time to play their weekly gig at Kingpins later in the evening. Hardest working band in Athens, perhaps? And if you aren't in the mood for music, there's also the Classic City Rollergirls Bout at Skate-a-Round USA.
As always, thanks to Mike White for allowing us to display his fabulous pictures.
Labels: This Weekend in Athens
Congratulations to Widespread Panic for their induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame this weekend. The ceremony will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center Saturday night. Online Athens has had an area of their website dedicated to the band all week.
Happy International Talk Like A Pirate Day. Every year we celebrate the holiday here on The Day Jobs. This year I think some pirate jokes are in order.What's a pirate's favorite kind of cookie?
Ships ahoy
This pirate walks into a bar with a big ship's wheel down his pants. The bartender says, "Excuse me, sir, but do you know you have a ship's wheel down the front of your pants?" And the pirate says...Aaargh, it's driving me nuts!!
What does a pirate think happens at the end of time?
Arrrrmageddon.
Why did the pirate not learn how to bowl?
He had a severe hook.
What did the pirate cheeerleader say?
Give me an r. Give me an r. Give me an r. What's that spell? rrrrrr
Why did the pirate refuse to say, "Aye, Aye, Captain"?
Because he's only got one eye.
Labels: Friday Joke-day, Jokes, Weird News
Thursday, September 18, 2008
We're on the home stretch y'all.With all the cool air this week, it will be nice to catch Pride Parade and The Jack Burton outside tonight at Farm 255. (Gotta say, I love the drawing in this flyer.)
The Caledonia has several bands tonight. Bambara,The Complete Adventurer, The Flowers of Evil, and Last American Hero are all slated to play. Clay Leverett is back on the eastside again, this time at Fat Daddy's. And there's a few others choices tonight. Feel free to chime in you have a recommendation.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Lots of choices for hump day.
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit are at the Georgia Theatre tonight with Texas' James McMurtry opening (shouldn't it be the other way 'round? No offense to Jason). Another national touring act, The Hackensaw Boys, are at the 40 Watt. Hope for Agoldensummer are also on the bill, though I'm not sure who's opening for who.
The Dumps and Rat Babies, along with a few out of town bands, are at the Caledonia. Eric "Big E" Gregory (Twain) is at Little Kings and the weekly "Burn It Up" night is at the Rye Bar.
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit are at the Georgia Theatre tonight with Texas' James McMurtry opening (shouldn't it be the other way 'round? No offense to Jason). Another national touring act, The Hackensaw Boys, are at the 40 Watt. Hope for Agoldensummer are also on the bill, though I'm not sure who's opening for who.The Dumps and Rat Babies, along with a few out of town bands, are at the Caledonia. Eric "Big E" Gregory (Twain) is at Little Kings and the weekly "Burn It Up" night is at the Rye Bar.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Rather than take out my work frustrations today on the co-workers who really deserve it, I decided to look to The Internets for a laugh. These did it for me:
"High as F@%k" Music Video (Not Work Safe)
Why Bob Marley Should Not Have Acted As His Own Attorney (Work Safe)
"High as F@%k" Music Video (Not Work Safe)
Why Bob Marley Should Not Have Acted As His Own Attorney (Work Safe)
The Carl Lindberg Trio is at Farm 255, Nelo is at the Georgia Theatre, and Ken Will Morton along with Blue Flashing Light is at the Tasty World.Today is also the Dine Out for Kids Day.
Participating restaurants will donate a portion of their proceeds on Tue., Sept. 16 to Family Connection/Communities In Schools of Athens! You can help us help kids by eating out one, two, three or more times that day at Mama's Boy, The Last Resort, Doc Chey's, downtown DePalma's, Five Points Barberito's, East Side Barberito's, The Grit, Jimmy John's on Baxter St, Willy's Mexicalli Grill, Broad Street Bar & Grill, Locally Grown, and all five Waffle Houses!
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Monday, September 15, 2008
Members of Ham1 will be playing at Flicker under the name Moth Vamana. Randall Bramblett is at Ashford Manor. Julian Koster (The Music Tapes, Neutral Milk Hotel) and Friends are at Cine'. This is what the Cine' website says about the event:An evening of music and games featuring:As usual, there's music trivia night at Little Kings and bingo at Kingpins.
Mount Eerie
Thimble Circus
Nesey Gallons
Julian Koster
And ending with the playing of St. Nikolai the Wonder Worker's Wishing Game of Candles in a nearby field. Bring a candle 10" tall.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Sadly, the weekend is over. Tell us about yours.
Labels: Monday Morning Sound-Off
Friday, September 12, 2008
Happy Friday! Looks like there are some good choices of things to do in town this weekend.
Friday:
Big show at the Georgia Theatre tonight. It's a cd release party for both Liz Durrett and Don Chambers and GOAT. Both of whom are on the WARM recording label. The Arcs will be opening the entire thing. Interview with Liz and Don here.
Gemini Cricket and The Flowers of Evil, along with a few other bands, are at the Flicker Bar tonight. Clay Leverett will be doing a set at Alibi. Longtime guitar player Tinsley Ellis is at the Melting Point.
DJ Mahogany and Bitch Switch are at the Caledonia as part of a graduation party for some Athens Tech students. I'm not sure if it's open to the public, but I assume so since it's been advertised in a few places. I think Gordon had something to do with this, so maybe he can clarify for us. Around the corner, more record-spinning with DJ Kurt Wood at Little Kings.
(Update: Just up 78, Venice is Sinking is playing in Decatur tonight at a place called Kavarna.)
Saturday:
Big lineup at the 40 Watt for Saturday night. Tin Cup Prophette, The Low Lows, Bain Mattox, and American Aquarium (out of North Carolina) are on the bill. DJ Mahogany is at Farm 255, and DJ Other Voices Other Rooms is a few steps away at Little Kings. Slated to perform at Flicker is Ben Mize, who I haven't seen play live in at least a few years. Dubconscious and the George Bush Cover Band are at the Georgia Theatre. The talented guitarist Monte Montgomery is at the Melting Point.
There's a few fundraisers to pay attention to, if you feel as though you are in a giving mood this weekend. Incatepec will play Andean music at Cine', and proceeds will benefit People of Hope and Casa de la Cultura. There's a book sale at the Oconnee County Library this weekend, as well as the Athens Run for the Dogs event at Sandy Creek Park tomorrow morning.
Sunday:
Gay Africa, Sweet Teath, and We Vs. The Shark are at Farm 255. Kenosha Kid is at Kingpins, and Dr. Arvin Scott & Drumming for Success are at the Green Room. Out of towners Paul Baribeau and Good Luck are at Transmetropolitan.
With all those different options, surely you can find something to do this weekend. Enjoy!
Friday:
Big show at the Georgia Theatre tonight. It's a cd release party for both Liz Durrett and Don Chambers and GOAT. Both of whom are on the WARM recording label. The Arcs will be opening the entire thing. Interview with Liz and Don here.Gemini Cricket and The Flowers of Evil, along with a few other bands, are at the Flicker Bar tonight. Clay Leverett will be doing a set at Alibi. Longtime guitar player Tinsley Ellis is at the Melting Point.
DJ Mahogany and Bitch Switch are at the Caledonia as part of a graduation party for some Athens Tech students. I'm not sure if it's open to the public, but I assume so since it's been advertised in a few places. I think Gordon had something to do with this, so maybe he can clarify for us. Around the corner, more record-spinning with DJ Kurt Wood at Little Kings.
(Update: Just up 78, Venice is Sinking is playing in Decatur tonight at a place called Kavarna.)
Saturday:
Big lineup at the 40 Watt for Saturday night. Tin Cup Prophette, The Low Lows, Bain Mattox, and American Aquarium (out of North Carolina) are on the bill. DJ Mahogany is at Farm 255, and DJ Other Voices Other Rooms is a few steps away at Little Kings. Slated to perform at Flicker is Ben Mize, who I haven't seen play live in at least a few years. Dubconscious and the George Bush Cover Band are at the Georgia Theatre. The talented guitarist Monte Montgomery is at the Melting Point.There's a few fundraisers to pay attention to, if you feel as though you are in a giving mood this weekend. Incatepec will play Andean music at Cine', and proceeds will benefit People of Hope and Casa de la Cultura. There's a book sale at the Oconnee County Library this weekend, as well as the Athens Run for the Dogs event at Sandy Creek Park tomorrow morning.
The event will include a 5K race for runners and a 1-mile fun run and walk for people and their dogs.As usual, don't forget about the Athens Farmer's Market at Bishop Park. And the Dance Dance Party Party organizers would like all the ladies to know that tomorrow's event had to be cancelled. Stay tuned for more information on next month's event, however.
All proceeds from this event will benefit Canine Companions for Independence, a nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly-trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. The specially bred and trained dog, training of the recipient, and regular follow-up services by Canine Companions for Independence professional staff are provided to its recipients at no cost for the working life of the team.
Sunday:
Gay Africa, Sweet Teath, and We Vs. The Shark are at Farm 255. Kenosha Kid is at Kingpins, and Dr. Arvin Scott & Drumming for Success are at the Green Room. Out of towners Paul Baribeau and Good Luck are at Transmetropolitan.
With all those different options, surely you can find something to do this weekend. Enjoy!
Labels: Fund Raisers, This Weekend in Athens
Thursday, September 11, 2008
From R.E.M.'s website:
Sadly, Peter [Buck]'s signature Rickenbacker guitar was stolen from the stage immediately following tonight's [September 9] performance in Helsinki, Finland. This is Peter's infamous signature Rick, which has been the staple of Peter's arsenal both live and in the studio since the band released Chronictown in 1982. Needless to say, this instrument means a great deal to Peter and to R.E.M. It is our sincere hope that whoever is responsible for the loss, or whoever has information which can help recover the guitar, will come forward to receive a generous reward, no questions asked.
The Winter Sounds are at the 40 Watt, Enoch is at the Caledonia, and Maximum Busy Muscle are at Flicker. There's also a "hobo cabaret" at the Georgia Theatre tonight. To be honest, I'm not familiar with much of the music playing tonight, so any suggestions are welcome.Labels: Tonight In Athens
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
There's a good review of Dark Developments, the new Vic Chesnutt/Elf Power album, here.
Though I'm a few weeks late on this news, the title for the forthcoming Bloodkin album, hopefully to be released before the end of the year, is revealed on the wonderful Aquarium Drunkard blog. (Justin who runs that site used to live in Athens and his label, Autumn Tone Records, houses Daniel Hutchens' first two solo albums.) That particular post contains their cover of Breakfast in Bed from the All Dolled Up album, for any Eddie Hinton fans out there. (He has Dusty Springfield as the original artist, but she just helped make it famous...the song was written in Muscle Shoals by Eddie Hinton). Bloodkin is also releasing a box set sometime soon. You can read an excerpt from the liner notes, which describe a nice slice of Athens life, on their myspace page.
Labels: Lists, Music News
A lot more choices tonight in the music department.The Whigs are headlining at the 40 Watt this evening, with Tokyo Police Club and The Coast opening. Now that the students are back, I'm guessing this show will be packed. The Georgia Theatre is playing host to The Heap and Topaz and Mudphonic out of Austin. The guys from Future Ape Tapes are mixing vinyl, CDs and improvised live music tonight at the Rye Bar.
J. Roddy Walston and The Business out of Baltimore, along with The Dictatortots and the Holy Liars, are making an appearance at the Tasty World. The Ones and Hola Halo will be joined by others at the Caledonia. Around the corner at Farm 255, there's reggae band Soja and some kind of fusion side project with Carl Lindberg and others.Get out there and support some live music!
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
WARM recording artists, Liz Durrett and Don Chambers, released their records today. Outside Our Gates is Liz's 3rd album and she is joined by guests Amanda Kapousouz of Tin Cup Prophette, Vic Chesnutt, Brian Causey, as well as members of Ham1 and Olivia Tremor Control.Don Chambers' album, Zebulon, produced by Patterson Hood, Andy Baker, and Brian Causey also has a variety of Athens locals appearing. Guests include labelmate Liz Durrett, the producers themselves, Kevin Lane and Jay Gonzales, in addition to Don's regular backing band GOAT.
You can stream 2 songs from each album over at WARM's site. Congratulations to both on their long-awaited new releases.
Labels: Music News
Seen this yet? Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher gets knocked down on stage over the weekend ('bout 1:30 in).
Labels: Music News, Video
Dan Nettles (Kenosha Kid) is playing a solo gig tonight at Farm 255. A few doors down at Flicker, Craig Lieske will be playing duets with Allen Owens (Pride Parade, Powerload, etc.) on guitar and Nic Goodson (Sleepy Horses). Also on the bill is Jeff Whatley (Still Small Voices).Labels: Tonight In Athens
Monday, September 08, 2008
Anyone see any good shows or movies this weekend? Tell us about it.
Labels: Monday Morning Sound-Off
"Colbert's DNA to be shot into space"Should this world ever cease to exist, Stephen Colbert will live on....The host of "The Colbert Report" will essentially be preserved so that aliens can clone him.
Music Hates You is at the Tasty World this evening. There's also a variety of performers offering music as part of the Hoot series at the Melting Point tonight. As always, don't forget there's music trivia night at Little Kings and Bingo at Kingpin's.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Friday, September 05, 2008
All you 9-5ers say goodbye to the 4 day work week. It was nice while it lasted, right?
Friday:
If you have a chance at noon, you may be interested in catching a free Kenosha Kid show on East Campus to celebrate the opening of the new Lamar Dodd School of Art building. It's free.
A. Armada will celebrate the release of their new album, Anam Cara, this evening at the 40 Watt. Their last show at the 40 Watt was fantastic. Just sayin'. Iron Hero and The Buddy System are also on the bill. Quite the mix over at Flicker with Kenosha Kid and the Jumpin' Jesus Christers. Tthere's Casper and the Cookies and Ham1 at the Caledonia. And Nana Grizol is at the Go Bar, followed by DJ Baby Pandas.
Saturday:
Deaf Judges and Pegasuses-XL are at the Go Bar, and Kite to the Moon is at the Farm. Little Francis is at the Caledonia, Timber is at Flicker, and there's lots of DJ action at Little Kings. Some impressive players collaborating in a band called Moonalice are opening for the main show at the 40 Watt tonight.
Of course, as usual, don't forget about the Farmers' Market at Bishop Park from 8-12.
Sunday:
Closing out the weekend is Gay Africa (Jim McHugh) at the Farm, and with their 3rd show of the weekend, Kenosha Kid is bringing jazz to Kingpins.
Friday:
If you have a chance at noon, you may be interested in catching a free Kenosha Kid show on East Campus to celebrate the opening of the new Lamar Dodd School of Art building. It's free.
A. Armada will celebrate the release of their new album, Anam Cara, this evening at the 40 Watt. Their last show at the 40 Watt was fantastic. Just sayin'. Iron Hero and The Buddy System are also on the bill. Quite the mix over at Flicker with Kenosha Kid and the Jumpin' Jesus Christers. Tthere's Casper and the Cookies and Ham1 at the Caledonia. And Nana Grizol is at the Go Bar, followed by DJ Baby Pandas.Saturday:
Deaf Judges and Pegasuses-XL are at the Go Bar, and Kite to the Moon is at the Farm. Little Francis is at the Caledonia, Timber is at Flicker, and there's lots of DJ action at Little Kings. Some impressive players collaborating in a band called Moonalice are opening for the main show at the 40 Watt tonight.Of course, as usual, don't forget about the Farmers' Market at Bishop Park from 8-12.
Sunday:
Closing out the weekend is Gay Africa (Jim McHugh) at the Farm, and with their 3rd show of the weekend, Kenosha Kid is bringing jazz to Kingpins.
Labels: This Weekend in Athens
Thursday, September 04, 2008
The Elephant 6 crew has announced something called the "Holiday Surprise Tour," involving lots of members of the various E6 bands. Unfortunately, there's no Athens date.
(And though it's not local news, fans of M.I.A. may be disappointed to read this news.)
(And though it's not local news, fans of M.I.A. may be disappointed to read this news.)
Labels: Music News
Tonight is round 4 in the Athens Face/Off show at the 40 Watt. You can see the various collaborations set to perform here. Olympus Mans are at the Caledonia and One Man Machine is at the Farm.Talk about odd venues, there's a show at Speakeasy tonight. Page Campbell, Jim McHugh, and Steve Miller (nah, not THAT Steve Miller) are the folks on the bill. Perhaps the most interesting lineup of the night is over at the Melting Point with Pylon and The Buddy System.
It's almost the weekend, so hang in there!
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
- Forbes has a list of their top rock and roll venues. Yes, Forbes. Anyway, the two Georgia venues mentioned are the EARL and Eddie's Attic.
- Things Younger Than McCain provides a good laugh.
- If you remember our discussion on here the other day about Guitar Hero songs, this article may interest you. It seems the Smashing Pumpkins are releasing their next single via the game.
- More on the show being filmed in Athens for BET.
- If you haven't heard, a new browser is about to be released from Google.
Labels: Lists, music, Nerd Stuff, Politics, TV
The Athens Boys Choir will be celebrating the release of their cd tonight at the 40 Watt. Hope for Agoldensummer, Elite tha Showstoppah, amd Bellah Sparxxx and the VGs are on the bill as well. Kilroy is at the Caledonia and Chris McKay and the Critical Darlings are at the Georgia Theatre. (Sorry there's no links today, folks.)Labels: Tonight In Athens
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
A friend from North Carolina contacted me to see if I knew of any bands that could help. I figured I'd post the request from the person he's helping to see if anyone is willing to send in a cd. If so, please send signed cds to the address below. Thanks in advance.
My name is Meredy Swafford.
We are trying to get donations for the First Annual Out of the Darkness Ride, to raise funds for suicide prevention and awareness. We need items for our raffle and auction. We are requesting signed CD's from Musicians. Suicide affects so many of our artistic world, I thought it would be appropriate.
The"1st Annual Out of the Darkness Ride", Oct 18th is to be held in conjunction with the W-S Out of the Darkness Walk, which will be held at Tanglewood on Sept 20th. All Proceeds will go to the W-S Walk. The walks are held all over the country to benefit the AFSP-The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. AFSP.org / Outofthedarkness.org
This year a $63,000 grant went to Duke Hospital for a Suicide Research Project from national, and close to $5,000 was awarded to the PCSP (Piedmont Consortium for Suicide Prevention). The PCSP has members from various MHA including Forsyth, Wake, Stokes, Guilford etc... So the money does serve us here locally.
Why is this project so meaningful to me? Dec 14, 2005, I lost my husband of 15 years to his own hand. I help peer facilitate a survivors support group held at Kate B Reynolds Hospice, I am on the committee for both the walk and the PCSP.
Here is a link to my walk site. I have also attached a Ride flier
Please email any questions to Somethingtorideabout@gmail.com
CD's may be mailed to me at:
Meredy Swafford
5660 Buckhorn Rd
Lewisville, NC 27023
Please help take the stigma off of mental illness-
Meredy Beck Swafford
In memory of Douglas Lyle Swafford
12/31/1957- 12/14/2005
Labels: Fund Raisers
Via chunklet.com. Check this hilarious review of the first song on the newest Harvey Milk album. I want these guys to review every song ever!
Craig Lieske will be performing at Flicker tonight with Kris Deason and Jay Roach. There's jazz at Farm 255 tonight with the Carl Lindberg Trio, and traditional folk/fiddle music at the Melting Point with Curley Maple.
If you live in Atlanta, you have the chance to see locals Pride Parade at Smith's Olde Bar tonight. I mention this because they have 25 free tickets to give away, and if they get the most people to show up, they have a chance at better bookings there in the future. So go if you can, or spread the word to your friends. Doors are at 7, but Pride Parade goes on at 10.
If you live in Atlanta, you have the chance to see locals Pride Parade at Smith's Olde Bar tonight. I mention this because they have 25 free tickets to give away, and if they get the most people to show up, they have a chance at better bookings there in the future. So go if you can, or spread the word to your friends. Doors are at 7, but Pride Parade goes on at 10.Labels: Tonight In Athens
Labels: Monday Morning Sound-Off
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