Friday, October 31, 2008
Friday:Happy Halloween, everyone! Please post pictures of yourself in your costume next week. We always get a kick out of TDJers being freaks.
There's the Boo-Butante Halloween Party at the Tasty World with Music Hates You covering Body Count, Lazer/Wülf doing a tribute to themselves, and the Holy Liars covering Danzig. Deerhoof is at the 40 Watt and Pastor of Muppets (covering Metallica, obviously) are at Farm 255 with the Zombie Puppet Show. Starting off the night at 8 is the free Black Light Dance Party at 283 Bar with DJ Mahogany.
The Caledonia is host to the 4th Annual Shut-Ups Halloween Show. "A Special Concert to Raise Awareness of Death" will feature performances by Joey Ramone, Amy Winehouse, Hall & Oates, The Bee Gees, Milli Vanilli, Eminem, John Denver, Kermit the Frog, Chrissie Hynde, and Robert Palmer...all backed by the Shut-Ups, amazingly. Also on the bill is special guests Michael McDonald and The Sweatpants. Packway Handle Bar is at the Georgia Theatre with Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars, and Heavy Petty (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) is at the Melting Point for their Halloween party. If all you want to do is dance, there's a costume contest at Blur for the All Hallow's Eve Dance Party and a Halloween Disco (featuring DJs Twin Powers) at the Go Bar. Bitch Switch is at Little Kings along with a drag show. Heck, there's djs just about everywhere tonight, as well as live music.
Saturday:
Recover from post-Halloween hangover.
The Space Rock Con Festival is at the Tasty World all day. This festival showcases experimental acts. Brave New Citizen is at the Caledonia and DJ Mahogany is at Farm 255. There's also the weekly Farmers' Market at Bishop Park.
Sunday:
Gay Africa is at Farm 255.
There's also a fall festival at the Georgia Nature Center.
(Watkinsville) Featuring gourmet Jamaican food, art, face painting, fall foliage walk, solar power demos, sweet potato harvest, carnivorous plant presentations, Next Generation Home tours and more. Music from Dubconscious, Kate Morrissey and Caroline Aiken. See Live Music. FREE! admission for teachers and their families.Everyone be careful out there and watch out for Ghosts! Especially dog ghosts.
Labels: Holidays, This Weekend in Athens
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Tonight at the Caledonia is Pegasuses-XL, We Versus The Shark,and a few other bands from out-of-town. Pegasus-XL is celebrating the release of their compilation disc Electro Agitators.Venice is Sinking is at Farm 255 and The Matt Kurz One are at Little Kings. Tasty World plays host to Mikey Dwyer and the Starter Kits, among others, this evening and Ancient Harmony (blast from the past) is at Georgia Theatre. There's also a Halloween Carnival at Memorial Park.
I'll be out of town until Tuesday so the posts here will be limited. I hope there are reviews posted of the Halloween shows when I return.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Labels: Music Video
WUOG is celebrating their birthday with a free Birth-O-Ween show tonight at Little Kings. Pride Parade, Desert Cult Ritual, and DJ Immuzikation are lined up to play. Lake City and the Holy Liars are at the Caledonia and Divided Like A Saint's are at Flicker.The Georgia Theatre is hosting quite a few bands as well. Dark Meat, One Man Machine, Monotonix, and Crystal Antlers are on the bill. Down the hill at Farm 255, DJ Baby Pandas will be spinning some tunes. For something different, head over to Cine' for the Classic Horror Film Poster Exhibit.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Deerhunter's latest album (and bonus disc) Microcastle/Weird Era Cont. gets a lengthy review for "best new music" in Pitchfork. Speaking of Cox, Stereogum has new Halloween mp3s from Atlas Sound. The B-52s probably stand to make a pretty penny redoing the NBC chimes. The Music Tapes make Stereogum's list of the top 8 bands from CMJ. Here's their review of the show. And Led Zeppelin touring without Robert Plant and John Bonham? Eek.
Labels: Music News, Music Reviews
There's a few different shows around town tonight. Bambara is at the Caledonia, Mass Solo Revolt is the Tasty World, Dan Nettles Trio is at Farm 255, and Especially the Children are at the Go Bar. The George W. Bush Band is playing Live in the Lobby tonight on WUOG and there's a punk rock dance party at Little Kings.If you have kids, you may be interested to know about the free Halloween carnival at St. Mary's Hospital from 6 to 8 p.m. It's a benefit for children with diabetes.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Monday, October 27, 2008
Anything interesting to tell us about your weekend? See any good shows or movies? Watch any really bad bands play? Tell it like it is in the comments.
Labels: Monday Morning Sound-Off
Mikey Dwyer and the Starter Kits, the Hot New Mexicans, and David Dondero are at Transmetropolitan this evening. Mouser is at the Go Bar. There's also rock and roll trivia at Little Kings at 8 p.m. and there's a candidate debate for local, state and federal offices at the Melting Point from 7-9 p.m.Labels: Tonight In Athens
Friday, October 24, 2008
It’s the weekend, kids! Get your happy pants on. (So I started out with links, but turns out that this post was taking too long, so I quit with the links. Sorry, but ya know, use Google.)
Friday:
The 40 Watt is hosting longtime musician Alejandro Escovedo this evening. (Strange tidbit: did you know that Sheila E. was his niece?) The support bands for Escovedo are Magnolia Electric Company and the Satin Peaches. The Damn! Show is celebrating their 10 year anniversary tonight at the Georgia Theatre in the town that started it all for them.
Miami band Torche is at the Caledonia and just when you thought they'd quit, Folklore is back for another show. Tonight's gig is at Farm 255 and this is their final performance before they call it quits. Jumpin' Jesus Christers and Coy King are at Flicker, and the Normaltown Flyers are at Allen's. Bill Mallonee and The Corduroy Road are at the Melting Point.
In you want to bust some moves tonight, DJ Other Voices, Other Rooms is spinning tunes at Little Kings and DJ Mahogany is at the Go Bar. Twin Powers are at the Transmet as part of the Equal Justice Foundation Benefit.
There’s also an EcoFilm Festival at Cine’ all weekend long. It focuses on envorinmental issues and will include full-length features, panal talks, and exhibits.
Hayride, with their obvious artistic talents as evidenced here in this show flier, is going to lay it down at the Caledonia. Blue Flashing Light will open (pending band members are out of jail and not in random girls' beds.) Madeline is at the Farm , Kaitlin Jones is at Flicker, and Chris McKay is at the Tasty World. Jot 'Em Down BBQ is having a festival all day Saturday. Betsy Franck and The Bareknuckle Band and Redneck GReece Deluxe, among others, will be playing. Twin Powers and Krush Girls will no doubt have the college kids at the 40 Watt for their double bill. DJ Baby Pandas will be hosting a party at Little Kings, featuring funk records by all the good ones...Curtis, Parliament, etc.
As usual, don't forget about the Farmers' Market at Bishop Park. There's also lots of fundraisers for good causes this weekend and I encourage you to visit Flagpole to see what they are.
A big TDJ happy birthday shoutout to Marilyn Cole!
Sunday:
Kenosha Kid does Radiohead at Kingpins. Bet this will be good!
Labels: This Weekend in Athens
Thursday, October 23, 2008
- Another report on the E6 tour. This one from Chicago.
- Gnarls Barkley is releasing an EP, which will include a live version of "Neighbors" from the Athens show.
- New album news from the Modern Skirts on Paste.
Labels: Music News, Music Reviews
There's a lot of music to choose from this evening.The Caledonia will be rocking with Pride Parade, Sleepy Horses, and Gift Horse (for all you equestrian lovers). Pride Parade will have new badass t-shirts for sale, and Sleepy Horses have a new cd for you to pick up as well. Timber is playing the later show at Farm 255, and Betsy Franck & The Bareknuckle Band are at the Roadhouse.
Members of the HEAP have a few different projects at Flicker tonight, including a jazz band and a set by Jim Wilson. There's also hip hop at Tasty World and some younger acts at Nuci's Space.
I can't forget Junior Brown at the Melting Point. That guy is insane at guitar. Check this out.You've almost made it through the week. Might as well go hear some live music tonight and muddle through your Friday hungover!
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
- R.E.M. to release a deluxe edition of Murmur on Nov. 25th. It will include the remastered album and previously unreleased audio from a Toronto show.
- More Of Montreal album reviews are coming in: The A.V. Club and Pitchfork. As mentioned earlier this week in the comments, Paste has an interview with Kevin Barnes as well.
- Updated: AD has a piece on Dead Confederate.
- Updated again: Another Dead Confederate feature and political thoughts from Patterson Hood and ex-local Dave Schools.
- And I thought all you smartasses, myself included, may enjoy this video from last night's Buckethead show. Who is calling today?
Labels: Interviews, Music Reviews, Video
There's some comedy around town tonight. Mitch Fatel is at the UGA Tate Center and comedian Justin McClure is at Flicker. Justin was a semi-finalist on Last Comic Standing. As for all the music around town tonight, nothing is really sticking out to me, so if you have a plug for a particular band tonight, now's your chance to tell us.Labels: Tonight In Athens
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
The Faint, Iron Hero, and The Show is the Rainbow play at the 40 Watt this evening. Carl Lindberg Trio is at the Farm, and Curley Maple is at the Melting Point. There's a "punk rock dance party" at Little Kings, and poet Bernadette Mayer is at Cine' this evening.Labels: Tonight In Athens
Monday, October 20, 2008
Jeff Mangum shows up at a few more of the E6 Tour gigs. Pictures here. Pitchfork also has an interview with Of Montreal, and AD has a review of their NYC show , as well as an old interview with Stipe and Buck and a focus on the R.E.M. tune Cuyahoga. There's also a UK article out on Deerhunter.
Labels: Music News, Music Reviews
There's a whole lotta rock at the 40 Watt tonight. Bands on the bill are the Dictatortots, Subrig Destroyer, Music Hates You, and Service Industry, as well DJ Tommy Salmon. This appears to be an earlier show. At least, it starts earlier than usual. Buckethead is at the Georgia Theatre, and Shot from Guns (Bain Mattox) are at Flicker.Tonight's trivia game at Little Kings is based on the civil war, a departure from the usual music trivia format. There's also a candidate debate for local, state, and federal offices at the Melting Point this evening from 7-9 p.m.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
How was your weekend? Any show reviews? I missed the cd release parties so I'd like to hear about 'em.
Labels: Monday Morning Sound-Off
Friday, October 17, 2008
It's the weekend. Woohoo. No links today guys, sorry. I've got to attend a meeting in a few.
Friday:
Cinemechanica will be celebrating the release of their new EP Rivals this evening. This show also marks their last show with two drummers. Also on the bill are A. Armada, Bambara, and Building the State.
Also in the way of releases, Mother Jackson is releasing their new album, Soundtrack to Your Damnation, and will be playing this evening at the Caledonia. The Ginger Envelope is opening. Other bands playing tonight include Favorite Cousin at Flicker and Bob Hay and the Jolly Beggars at the Go Bar. For Atlanta folks, Widespread Panic is at Lakewood Ampitheater, or whatever it's called these days, and Bloodkin is at Smith's to follow the show.
It's also Homecoming weekend and tonight's homecoming parade downtown begins at 5:30. Vince Dooley is the grand marshall.
Saturday:
Game day. We're playing Vanderbilt. Go Dawgs.
After not playing in a very long time, David Barbe's excellent band the Quick Hooks return to the 40 Watt stage. Also on the bill are Lona, Live Well, and Clay Leverett. Down the street at Farm 255 is Little Francis, Tin Cup Prophette is at Flicker, and DJ Mahogany is at Little Kings. Widespread Panic is at Lakewood.
As usual, there's the Farmer's Market at Bishop Park and TDJ wants to wish a big happy birthday to Melissa Fry.
Sunday:
Kenosha Kid brings jazz to Kingpins.
Have a great weekend, TDJers.
Friday:
Cinemechanica will be celebrating the release of their new EP Rivals this evening. This show also marks their last show with two drummers. Also on the bill are A. Armada, Bambara, and Building the State.Also in the way of releases, Mother Jackson is releasing their new album, Soundtrack to Your Damnation, and will be playing this evening at the Caledonia. The Ginger Envelope is opening. Other bands playing tonight include Favorite Cousin at Flicker and Bob Hay and the Jolly Beggars at the Go Bar. For Atlanta folks, Widespread Panic is at Lakewood Ampitheater, or whatever it's called these days, and Bloodkin is at Smith's to follow the show.
It's also Homecoming weekend and tonight's homecoming parade downtown begins at 5:30. Vince Dooley is the grand marshall.
Saturday:
Game day. We're playing Vanderbilt. Go Dawgs.
After not playing in a very long time, David Barbe's excellent band the Quick Hooks return to the 40 Watt stage. Also on the bill are Lona, Live Well, and Clay Leverett. Down the street at Farm 255 is Little Francis, Tin Cup Prophette is at Flicker, and DJ Mahogany is at Little Kings. Widespread Panic is at Lakewood.As usual, there's the Farmer's Market at Bishop Park and TDJ wants to wish a big happy birthday to Melissa Fry.
Sunday:
Kenosha Kid brings jazz to Kingpins.
Have a great weekend, TDJers.
Labels: This Weekend in Athens
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Quickie today folks.
Adam Klein and the Little Country Giants are at Little Kings tonight. Adam is celebrating his new release, Western Tales & Trails . Hope for Agoldensummer are playing over at Cine'.
And for good times, visit this site.
Adam Klein and the Little Country Giants are at Little Kings tonight. Adam is celebrating his new release, Western Tales & Trails . Hope for Agoldensummer are playing over at Cine'.
And for good times, visit this site.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Mike White's photos (Mastadon at the 40 Watt) make Pitchfork again.
- In case you missed it in the comments, pictures from Of Montreal's live show here. Includes a horse! Here's one of their new videos, and article from the Village Voice on the band.
- Casper and the Cookies are releasing 3 new tracks over the month of October.
- Another live Neil Young disc to be released (Canterbury House 1968).
- Ringo Starr is not signing any more memorabilia from his fans!
- Don't forget about live Athens/Atlanta shows available for streaming on Southern Shelter.
- Dead Confederate plays live at the Digital Arts & Entertainment Lab at Georgia State University (coincidentally, from the department of my former employer) . I also found a bunch of shows they've recorded recently.
Labels: Live Recordings, Music News, Music Video
Round 3: Presidential debate. I learned from the "elite media" this morning that both candidates requested their personal air conditioner units to be above their heads so as to counteract the sweat that could show on their faces. They also asked to get exact replicas of the water glasses they'll be holding in the debate in order to avoid it slipping out of their hands later. That's worse than the rock band riders.In the less frustrating category, we have Creepy and Magnetic Morning at the Caledonia tonight, Birds & Wire at the 40 Watt, Quiet Hooves and some out-of-towners at the Farm, and Ryan Hetrick and company at Flicker.
Just saw this from the Kindercore folks:
Come watch the final Obama/McCain debate on the huge projection screen at the GO Bar this Wednesday! There will be McCain bingo, ObamaRad shirts for sale (all profits go to the Obama campaign!) and as many drinks as your little body can handle! After the debate there will be dancing with DJ Fluid Karma and live music from The Matt Kurz One, Jordan & Enoch! Party starts at 8 • Debate starts at 9 • Music until 2
Labels: Politics, Tonight In Athens
Monday, October 13, 2008
Jeff Mangum made an appearance on the E6 tour in New York over the weekend. Of course, Pitchfork has the story.
More videos here.
They also have a piece on the upcoming Vic Chesnutt and Elf Power tour.
More videos here.
They also have a piece on the upcoming Vic Chesnutt and Elf Power tour.
Labels: Mangumspotting
Halloween is going to suck this year (click to enlarge).
And speaking of the economy, here's a nifty table that compares how much you will pay in taxes under McCain and Obama.
And speaking of the economy, here's a nifty table that compares how much you will pay in taxes under McCain and Obama.
I have nothing for you folks. Stay home.Just kidding...there's some music at the Caledonia, Melting Point and Flicker, none of which I'm familiar with. If none of that floats your boat, there's trivia at Little Kings at 8.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
How was the weekend, y'all? Anything interesting you'd like to share with a bunch of strangers?
Labels: Monday Morning Sound-Off
Friday, October 10, 2008
If you haven't seen this video of Zach Galifianakis berating an audience member for talking on a cell phone during his set, you should. It's old, but funny. (NSFW)
Digital Insight Chili Cook-Offbenefiting Nuci's Space
Chili Cook-Off Details
Location: The Arch, 288 N Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30601
Date: Friday, October 10th, 2008
Time: 11:30am – 2:30pm
Click on the poster for more info.
Labels: Food, Fund Raisers
We made it, kids. It's the weekend! As usual, Athens is not short on choices of things to get into.Friday:
You will find a variety of acts at the 40 Watt this weekend, thanks to Chunklet. Deerhunter returns to Athens after a small hiatus, and comedian Brent Weinbach is performing as well. Other bands include Twin Tigers and Gentleman Jesse & His Men. This is all in honor of Chunklet Magazine's 15th Anniversary.
The Found Footage Festival at Cine' seems like an entertaining choice as well. Bet there's some weird stuff in all that old footage. Star Room Boy Dave Marr writes about it here. Over at the Caledonia, there's The Winter Sounds, Little Francis, and Allison Weiss. The Holy Liars are at Farm 255, brand new band Favorite Cousins is at Flicker, and the Bearfoot Hookers are at Fat Daddy's on the Eastside. The Empties are at the Tasty World, Adam Klein is on WUGA at 4 p.m., and if you need to get your dance on, DJ Baby Pandas is hookin' the tunes up at the Go Bar.
Saturday:
Game day. This is another big one: Dawgs vs. the TN Vols.
More of the Chunklet extravaganza. Tonight is Mastodon with comedian Brian Posehn (more info on Brian here.) Should be great. If that doesn't strike your fancy, or you want to run over there during breaks at the 40 Watt, Tom Petty cover band Heavy Petty is playing outside at Farm 255. Between those two venues at Flicker is Page Campbell (Hope for Agoldensummer) and Melissa Lynn Colbert (Creepy). After all that, hop on over to Little Kings for DJ Other Voices Other Rooms.At 3 p.m. at Floorspace, for ladies only, is Dance Dance Party Party. And don't forget about the Farmer's Market at Bishop Park from 8-12.
Sunday:
It's for charity, so I"ll mention it. Over at National:
Seasonal family-style dinner to benefit Terra Madre, an international group working to increase sustainable food production. Make reservations by Oct. 10 by emailing meleventry@aol.com or calling 706-206-7490.
Labels: Comedy, This Weekend in Athens
Thursday, October 09, 2008
-Foo Fighters ain't havin' it.
-Dude really wants his voter registration card.
-Here's a video from a Sarah Palin rally parking lot. Wowsers.
-Dude really wants his voter registration card.
-Here's a video from a Sarah Palin rally parking lot. Wowsers.
Labels: Politics
Patterson Hood is playing his first solo show at home in awhile. Tonight's gig is at the Melting Point, and Todd McBride and Rob Veal are opening. Dressy Bessy is at the 40 Watt with Casper and the Cookies opening. American Cheeseburger is at the Go Bar, and there's the The Real Amanda Jane vs. Amanda Jane and The Jaws of Life at Flicker tonight, which will apparently include both music and comedy.There is also a forum tonight at the Georgia Center from 7-9 p.m. for Georgia State Senate and Athens-Clarke County Commission candidates.
Labels: Politics, Tonight In Athens
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Brilliant google feature. It's basically a breathalyzer test before you hit send.
Labels: Funny, Nerd Stuff
The lovely Liz Durrett gets a warm review in Pitchfork today for her new album, Outside Our Gates.The result is Durrett's liveliest and rangiest record to date, as purposeful as her previous efforts but somehow more surefooted and traipsing.On another note, here's a new Atlas Sound track and here's an article on the current E6 tour.
Labels: Downloads, Music Reviews
There's shows around town tonight, but most bands I'm not familiar with so if anyone feels like recommending something, go at it. One band that I am familiar with, however, is Galactic and they are playing at the Georgia Theatre tonight. Though I haven't seen them in years, I can say they were usually a good time, so that'd be my recommendation for the evening if you feel like going out.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Je Suis France and The Buddy System are at the Caledonia. Also tonight is the beginning of the Elephant 6 October Holiday Surprise Tour at Cine'. Lots of info about what will go down on Orange Twin's website.Tonight is also the second presidential debate. This time it's from Belmont University in Nashville and it's a town hall format. It will air at 9 p.m. EST.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Monday, October 06, 2008
The Modern Skirts are playing an early show at Ashford Manor tonight. Over at Little Kings, the usual music trivia is going to be pop culture trivia instead. Go flex your brain muscles.Update: Just saw this on the Cine' website.
MUSIC: THE INSTRUMENTS - MON OCT 6th
Heather Macintosh (Elf Power, Gnarls Barkley) performs with her experimental folk project THE INSTRUMENTS in the CinéLab between the evening screenings of RED HEROINE
SHOWTIMES: 8:30p
ADMISSION: $5 or FREE w/ticket to RED HEROINE
Labels: Tonight In Athens
How was your weekend? Any good shows, movies, etc. to rave or complain about? Tell us in the comments.
Labels: Monday Morning Sound-Off
Friday, October 03, 2008
Don't forget to check Wonkette for the always hilarious play-by-play of the debates. This time the drinking game was based around the word "maverick."
Here’s what happened last night, in case you missed all the Action because you chose to plan your drinking game around every time Palin said the word “maverick,” in which case you probably died around 9:15 PM.
I don't know about you guys, but this has been a tough work week for me and I'm glad it's the weekend! That being said, no time for links at the moment, but here's the haps in town this weekend nonetheless.
Friday:
The Avett Brothers are back for night 2 at the Georgia Theatre. There's a big show at the Caledonia tonight with Bambara, Creepy, Deaf Judges, and Pegasuses-XL. Modern Skirts and Venice is Sinking will be bringing their sounds to the 40 Watt. I'm sure it will be packed.
Next door at Flicker is Meghann Jordan, playing without her band Magic Missile tonight, but with Neil Golden and Creston Spiers. Stegosaurus are playing the Tasty World and Especially the Children are at the Rye Bar. Over on the eastside is the Holy Liars. Elijah is playing at Allen's, and Moth Vamana are at Farm 255. Sweet Tooth Simpleton is performing possibly their last show at Little Kings this evening.
For something different, the Dixie Film Festival takes place at the Carmike Cinemas this weekend, "featuring over 50 films in three days, including a dozen world premieres and "Mason-Dixon" screenings that honor GA filmmakers."
Saturday:
Happy 8th anniversary Nuci's Space! There's the Space Race and Health Fair in the morning and festivities will continue throughout the day and night. Visit their site for more info. The Athens Farmers' Market is at Bishop Park and the Dixie Film Festival continues at Carmike Cinemas.
In the way of music, the Winter Sounds are at the 40 Watt, We Versus the Shark is at the Caledonia, Nana Grizol is at Farm 255, and Heather Heyn is at Flicker. Over at the Georgia Theatre, Deaf Judges, RJD2, and Velveteen Pink are performing. Paul Thomas and others are at the Go Bar, and the Emmitt-Nershi Band are at the Melting Point. Dan Nolte and Tendaberry are playing at Little Kings.
There's also the Thunderjam out in Winterville this weekend. All proceeds will benefit Nuci's Space, and there's quite a few bands playing. Last but not least, DJ Other Voices Other Rooms will be spinning tunes at the Mercury Lounge this evening.
Sunday:
Just when you thought you may be resting, I'm afraid that may not be the case. Kingpins is having the Night of the Living Lebowski. "Movie screening and trivia, costume contest, white russian and sarsaparilla specials and the entire soundtrack to The Big Lebowski performed by The Little Lebowski Urban Achievers." The band is made up of Dan Nettles, Ben Spraker, Rand Lines, Robby Handley and Seth Hendershot.
Continuing the Sunday night music at Farm 255 is Mass Solo Revolt. And if you are a parent, Clocked is having some kind of Baby Dance Party for kids up to 8 years old. It will be baby proof, they say.
Whew, I'm exhausted writing all that. But at least there's choices!
Friday:The Avett Brothers are back for night 2 at the Georgia Theatre. There's a big show at the Caledonia tonight with Bambara, Creepy, Deaf Judges, and Pegasuses-XL. Modern Skirts and Venice is Sinking will be bringing their sounds to the 40 Watt. I'm sure it will be packed.
Next door at Flicker is Meghann Jordan, playing without her band Magic Missile tonight, but with Neil Golden and Creston Spiers. Stegosaurus are playing the Tasty World and Especially the Children are at the Rye Bar. Over on the eastside is the Holy Liars. Elijah is playing at Allen's, and Moth Vamana are at Farm 255. Sweet Tooth Simpleton is performing possibly their last show at Little Kings this evening.
For something different, the Dixie Film Festival takes place at the Carmike Cinemas this weekend, "featuring over 50 films in three days, including a dozen world premieres and "Mason-Dixon" screenings that honor GA filmmakers."
Saturday:Happy 8th anniversary Nuci's Space! There's the Space Race and Health Fair in the morning and festivities will continue throughout the day and night. Visit their site for more info. The Athens Farmers' Market is at Bishop Park and the Dixie Film Festival continues at Carmike Cinemas.
In the way of music, the Winter Sounds are at the 40 Watt, We Versus the Shark is at the Caledonia, Nana Grizol is at Farm 255, and Heather Heyn is at Flicker. Over at the Georgia Theatre, Deaf Judges, RJD2, and Velveteen Pink are performing. Paul Thomas and others are at the Go Bar, and the Emmitt-Nershi Band are at the Melting Point. Dan Nolte and Tendaberry are playing at Little Kings.
There's also the Thunderjam out in Winterville this weekend. All proceeds will benefit Nuci's Space, and there's quite a few bands playing. Last but not least, DJ Other Voices Other Rooms will be spinning tunes at the Mercury Lounge this evening.
Sunday:
Just when you thought you may be resting, I'm afraid that may not be the case. Kingpins is having the Night of the Living Lebowski. "Movie screening and trivia, costume contest, white russian and sarsaparilla specials and the entire soundtrack to The Big Lebowski performed by The Little Lebowski Urban Achievers." The band is made up of Dan Nettles, Ben Spraker, Rand Lines, Robby Handley and Seth Hendershot.
Continuing the Sunday night music at Farm 255 is Mass Solo Revolt. And if you are a parent, Clocked is having some kind of Baby Dance Party for kids up to 8 years old. It will be baby proof, they say.
Whew, I'm exhausted writing all that. But at least there's choices!
Labels: This Weekend in Athens
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Yet another evening of national touring acts in town. Okkervil River, Crooked Fingers, and Black Joe Lewis & the Honey Bears are at the 40 Watt. The Avett Brothers are at the Georgia Theatre. There's Vice Presidential debate watching at the Go Bar and Little Kings. Little Kings will have a dance party following the VP throwdown. Michelle Malone and Drag the River are at the Melting Point.Now...who wants to deliver me some breakfast?
Two updates:
From the obamarad.com folks:
Hey Athens people, we are helping host the VP Debate party tonight at Little Kings and will be bringing the ObamaRad shirts to sell for locals who dont want to pay for shipping. Things will get rolling at 8 with free beer and hot dogs (and veggie dogs) while they last and then the cash bar as usual. The debate start at 9 and should be A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.
And from Nuci's Space:
"Tonight is Ben and Jerry's percentage night at their College Avenue location." If you feel like getting ice cream for charity, well, there you have it.
Labels: Tonight In Athens
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Aquarium Drunkard has a piece on his site with Patterson Hood and Don Chambers interviewing each other. They discuss music, film, and Zebulon (Don's new album).
Labels: Interviews, music
Another big show at the Georgia Theatre tonight. This time it's the Old 97s. Charlie Louvin is opening. If you like to laugh (and who doesn't?), there's comedy over at the Tasty World. Over at Cine', there's a listening party for the new Modern Skirts album, All of Us in Our Night, where 12 paintings by Sanithna Phansavanh will be auctioned off. A portion of the proceeds from the painting and ticket sales will benefit Nuci's Space. Also in the way of charity, tonight is AIDS Athens' Night Out for Life. A percentage of your bill at local eateries will be donated to AIDS Athens. Visit their site for a list of participating restuarants.Labels: Tonight In Athens
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