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Qajnjuxuu^ 25, 1995 =====
Condors
{Buzzard'sRoost) left to my own devices (and NO
PRESS}, I must refer to the twisted psyche of Flag
pole general manager Matthew Greenia: 'Con
dors? They're big, ugly birds’
Dayroom
140 Watt)this will be a release party for their new
CD Perpetual Smile
Dick Delicious & the Tasty Testides
IFrijoleros)although my mom would disown me
if she knew I printed their name, DO & the TT
are. well, kinda strange. Gets points in my book
for having a band member named Hugh G.
Redion
Funkomatic
(Hatf Moon Pub) yet another release party, this
one for Funkomatic's first CD, Living On One
Harvey Milk
/Atomic Music Halt) loud, sludgy GRUDGE rock
that kills small animals at 50 paces
Healers
(High Hat Blues Oub) cool Chicago-style urban
blues
Kinchaf oonee Cowboys
(Georgia Theatre) Big hats. Belt buckles in the
shape of monster trucks. Lots of beer. Big twangy
guitars. More beer. You-linedancing. Dig it?
Simpletons
(Lowery's) rock covers & originals
Space Cookie
(Atomic Music Had) PUNK ROCK. Fini.
Tractor neck
(Frijoleros) are opening for Dick Delicious & the
Tasty Testides. My condolences.
Ttey Boyer
(DTs Downunder)acoustic (and, I think electric)-
based covers & originals
Wide Open
(Night Owl Lounge) run the gamut from Metallica
to Hendrix with the occasional cover. For those
who like the heavier stuff.
World Soul
(SkysPlace) well, frankly, I've never heard them.
However, since I'm educated, well-adjusted and
don't have any diched 20-something hang-ups,
111 say reggae. Maybe,
THEATER
"Vanities,' a bittersweet conr.ed y about the lives
of three Texas girls, 7:30 p.m at Memorial Park.
All seats $5,613-35880.
Town and Gown Players present la Ronde,'
a play about sedudion. Ticket $9 general, $7 stu
dents and children. Call 353-0259 or 548-3004.
Broadway's musical characters at the Morton
at 8:15 p.m. Adults $7, Children $5. For reserva
tions call 546-1294.
ART
The 5th Annual Mental Health Benefit will
begin with ther opening of the annual art show
upstairs at the Globe from 7-9 p.m.
MUSIC
Crabdaddy
(Roadhouse) harder-edged agitpop; not for the
weak
Germans
(Atomic Music Hall) comprised of some damn
fine local musicians (notably, Bailard Lesseman)
, you'll probably hear something LOUD. yep.
Hangovers
(Half Moon Pub) this is Redneck GReece Delux
unplugged. However, rest assured they will not
have lost any of that peculiar, twangy magic. Or
the pomade.
Honeywagon
(Atomic Music Hall) sharing a bill with the Ger
mans
Houston
(Frijoleros) industrial sturm und drang
In Like Flynn
(DTs Downunder) vaguely Southern Rock-ish
groove stuff. Good for dancing (or drinking)
Magirapop
(40 Watt) simply brilliant local wonders who do
that hard-pop thing with ample dexterity; the
new album Is so-so, but damn if they don't put
on a fine five show; HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Simpletons
(Lower/s) rock covers & originals
Rock*a*teens
(40 Watt) more wondrous pop from Atlanta fea
turing the lovely Kelly Hogan; coupled with
Magnapop, this might be one of the best shows
youll see in a while
Seventh Sons
(High Hat Blues Oub) THE BLUES.
Thick
(Frijoleros) Note: you probably shouldn't take
your parents to this.
Wide Open
(Night Ovv/ Lounge) heavier stuff that'centers
around covers & originals; take the kids
World Soul
(Sk/s Place) reggae? funk? soul? you make the
call, little scenester
Hugh Btumenfeld
(Peppino's) Greenwich Village-inspired acoustic
singer/songwriter; Gets big praise from press.
Must be heap good.
Pelvinocchio
(Peppino’s) vaguely ska-inspired funk/punk stuff;
kinda frightening, if you want the truth
Stress Magnets
(Frijoleros)look deeply into my eyes... SEND US
A PRESS KIT... SEND US A PRESS KIT
Athens Grass
(Gty Bar) very cool bluegrass that would shake
the dust off of Bill Monroe's boots; excellent
music...
Beeg Nutra
(Atomic Music Hall) noise-inspired horror-show
stuff that defies any description; their last show
at the Atomic got raves from some of my friends;
so.
Dashboard Saviors
(Nowhere Bar)country-ish storytelling twang all
dressed up for the big city with loud guitars;
could very well be my favorite band in town at
the moment
Kirk Edwards
(High Hat Blues Oub) acoustic blues straight off
the Delta; dust my broom.
Pansy Division
(Atomic Music Hall) urn, well, I... well, let's see,
urn... they sound like, urn... you know, I... oh,
forget it.
Randy Anderson Sextet
(Gty Bar) traditional, horn-based jazz
BOOKS
Charles McNair will read arid sign his latest
novel Land O' Goshen at the Old Black Dog Book
store at 8 p.m.
ART
Reception for 'After the Revolution: Everyday
Life in America 1780-1800' from 6-8 p.m. at the
Tate Student Center Gallery. The exhibit focuses
on the diverse cultures that made up early
America.
MUSIC
Bloodline
(Georgia Theatre;features chops-a-plenty in the
guise of Southern-fusion-jam rock stuff; have a
self-titled CD out on EMI produced by none other
than Joe Hardy
Fatbak
(Atomic Music Hall) yikes. I know folks that eat
this stuff. Really.
Hot Burritos w/Greg Reece
(High Hat Blues Oub) country standards along
side some original stuff, this should be the per
fect way to relax alongside something cold &
alcoholic; plus, Greg Reece has a damn fine set
of pipes.
Race headlong to
Frontier
142 n. jack son 369-8079
^ The Half
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Drink Specials
Available for private parties
Underneath the Athens
Coffee House 203-9*712
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