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by BALLARD LESEMANN-
Wednesday, July 5
DJ B-NAUT (AMF) Local disc jock
spinning old-school, breakbeats and hip
hop. 11 p.m.
DJ METROGNOME (AMF) Tonights
guest spinner opens the evening at 10
p.m.
JASON FULLER (Boar's Head) A solo
set from the Athens pianist-vocalist
(King Daddy Zeb). Ful.er regularly col
laborates on stage and in the studio with
a slew of Athens artists.
I-FARM (Above) Melodic hardcore and
punk-pop from Ithaca, New York. The
latest disc is titled So My Kids Don't
Have To
0% VITAMIN A (Caledonia) Young
rock quartet influenced by various
grunge, punk and alternative acts. Lead
guitarist ‘Sven* reportedly delivers
‘unimaginable explosive sounds."
RUSTY WATER (Caledonia) This
Gainesvilta/Athens-based rock quartet
that grew out a long-time collaboration
between Chris Hulsey and Jarred
Forrester.
SOLAR (Tasty World) A newly-formed
pop-rock quartet formed by guitarist-
vocalist Chad Garrett and members of
the jazzy Atlanta band Grout. The band’s
recent demos are delicate, emotive and
textured.
SYRUP (Tasty World) Unabashed red
neck-rock from Tallahassee. FL.
BEN TEMPLE (Allen's) Local singer-
songwriter. Covers and originals.
Thursday, July 6
THE APOSTLES (Tasty World' This
solid, authenticated reggae/roots septet
from relocated to Athens from Boone.
NC, recently and has become some
thing of a staple in the local groove
music scene. Fronted by exuberant
Rasta man Peanut.
BRYAN STONE & BLAKE BRYANT
(Allen's) Acoushc rock, folk ar.d country
standards and originals.
BREATHLANES (Flicker) The salient
Athens ensemble—featuring guitarist
John Miley, vocalist Elissa Hadley,
drummer Jaime DeRevere and bassist
Dave Domizi. 8:30 p.m.
DJ ISAAC (Boneshakers) Dance night
starting at midnight after the cabaret act.
DJ QUASAR (AMF) The latest house,
progressive and trance sounds.
KARSTEN DURANT (Tasty World)
Atlanta-based singer-songwriter spe
cializing in contemporary soul, R&B
and groove-laden pop.
BAYON FORTE (Caledonia) Athens
singer-guitarist Forte previously played
in such classic local bands as Old
Scratch. Hard Ensemble and The
Sunspots.
KING LEAR JET (40 Watt) This Atlanta
quartet delivers a moody blend of slow-
core, trance-pop. and Americana.
Inspired by the likes of Luna, Wilco,
Wire and Duraluxe. The new album.
Press On Good Captain (Beta Cloud) is
a glimmering gem.
LUNARLEAF (Nowhere Bar) A newly-
formed roots-rock band with jazz and
blues flavors. Featuring singer-guitarist
Wesley Willard.
PLASTIC BIRD (Caledonia) Athens
singer-guitarist Rob Roemer is “Plastic
Bird*—an electric guitar and drum
sequencer-driven rock project.
“100% PRODUCTIONS PRE
SENTS" (Mean Mikels) ‘Hype
Thursday’ includes house and trance.
10 p.m.
NATHAN SHEPPARD (DT*) Veteran
known for his emotive singing style and
his modern reworkings of classic tunes.
SAWGRASS (Boar's Head) Folky
country-rock. Covers and originals.
STB (Caledonia) Also known as the
"Sonia Tetlow Band," this Atlanta trio
plays a brand of music it calls “incen
diary agit-pop."
SUPkRNOWAKS (Above) Trumpetist
Mark Nowak conducts the ever-evolving
jazz ensemble through a whirling set of
standards culled from the swing and
bop eras as well as funkier, more con
temporary styles. 7 p.m.
ZOSO (Georgia Theatre) The Los
Angeles-based ‘ultimate Zeppelin expe
rience’ conquers material ranging from
Led Zeppelin's 13-year career.
Friday, July 7
THE BICYCLE PROJECT (Above)
Fresh-faced rock and roll from outta the
blue.
BLUE SUNDAY (Chip*) Blues out in
Winder. 9 p.m.
“CIRCUIT NOISE" (Boneshakers)
Dance night with DJ Kellie.
FIELD TRIP (DT!s) This Auburn, AL,
band plays a mix of classic and contem
porary rock covers and originals.
FLOOO CVTY SHOOTOUT
(Caledonia) This ever-evolving Afros
pop-rock band seems to be leaning
toward a twangy. more country-tinged
sound these days.
LARRY GARNER (One Love) The
Louisiana blues singer-guitarist arrives
with the to n -notch Boogaloo Blues
Band behind a new album. Two sets.
See Box.
HIGH TEMPLE (Engine Room) Clay
Leverett's hip hop iabo r atory opens for
Lona and The Lures.
JENNIFER NETT-ES BAND (40 Watt)
Nettles performs with most of her pre
vious bandmates in a more aggressive
soul-rock setting. The latest album is
titled Story Of Your Bones
JOINER (Above) Rock band yellin’
about property, leases and chicks.
KINCHAFOONEE (Georgia Theatre)
Cowboy-hatted new country act from
Albany. GA.
MOONSHINE STILL (AMF) Classic
rock covers and originals.
PARK BENCH BLUES BAND (AMF)
Popular local boogie/classic rock
quintet. Chosen as “Best Blues Band’ at
last month's Flagpole Athens Music
Awards.
KITTY SNYDER (40 Watt) Chosen as
“Best Songwriter/Solo Periormer* at last
month's Flagpole Athens Music Awards.
STRAIGHT NASTY (Tasty World)
Nasiy-minded, funky rock and roll stuff.
THUMB ATTACK (Caledonia) A joyous
party-rock band that leads fans through
a fractured journey of musical dementia
and lo-fi art-rock every time.
WILLIAM TONKS (Gautreaus) The
Athens singer-songwriter performs an
acoustic solo set.
ERIC ZWEIG (Java House) Acoustic
singer-songwriter. 9 p.m.
Saturday, July 8
ANGIE APARO (Tasty World) This
Atlanta-based singer-songwriter is per
forming a rare Athens show with his
new band in support the debut album.
The American (Arista). See p. 17.
BASTARD OUT OF CAROLINA
(Tasty World) Roots-rock band opening
for Rusty Water and Angie Aparo.
THE COLD PROCESS (Mean Mike*)
This riff-heavy, grunge-flavored Athens
rock trio is currently working on its
debut album.
DJ KAS (AMF) Local DJ spinning cur
rent dance hits and a “non-stop beat
frenzy.’
TINSLEY ELLIS (Chip's) The raw and
lunky blues of guitarist-singer Tinsley
Ellis has been a stapie in the region for
over a decade His new album is titled
Kingpin (Capricorn). 9 p.m.
84 NASH (Caledonia) Lo-fi “action
rock" from Ohio for fans of GBV, Wire
and Cheap Trick. Seep. 16.
FABLEFACTORY (Caledonia) Local
psyche-pop quartet who revel in zany
irreverence. Some songs lean toward a
jumpy Velvet Undergrouno/R.E.M.
sound, while others sound like
demented lullabies.
“GREEN PARTY BENEFIT" (Above)
An all evening musical and political
event starting at 9 p.m. aimed at raising
money and awareness for the Athens-
Clarke County Green party which is
busily trying to get presidential candi
date Ralph Nader on the ballot.
Featuring music from experimental
soundscape trio Taking Robots To
The Prom (‘screaming, loving,
hurting, thinking...’), the irascible,
mic-holdin' 8-Track Gorilla, and
scene psychedelic blues-rock veterans
Saint Eel
GROOVE COLLECTIVE (Georgia
Theatre) Acid-jazz, funk and fusion from
NYC. See Box.
IMPOTENT SEA SNAKES (40 Watt)
This Atlanta-based freak show plays
hard rock—weird originals and choice
covers—while giammin’ up with some
cam'rval-esque nightmare schtick (trans-
vestitism, power tool tomfoolery, sex toy
mischief, etc ). Bring a raincoat and
earplugs.
“INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH PRO
MOTIONS” (Caledonia) Early evening
DJ action from Eric Holder (Urban
Henry), Steve Barry (Penis Turner) and
others.
MIDNIGHT CARAVAN (Allen's)
Groove-oriented classic rock and blues.
Covers and originals.
PENIS TURNER (40 Watt) The
excitable and amusingly destructive
Athens rock trio specializes in dead-pan
art-rock and noise.
RUSTY WATER (Tasty World) The
Gainesville/Athens quartet scene plays a
mix of straight-up new and classic rock
and roll.
BARRY SELL (Gautreaus) The Athens
songwriter performs a solo set filled
with acoustic country, folk and rock
tunes.
“TECHNICOLOR DANCE"
(Boneshakers) Dance night with DJ
Isaac.
TEETER DRISCKLE (Boar's Head)
Newly-formed roots-rock and groove
band.
THREE WEIRD SISTERS (Java
House) Acoustic trio. Covers and origi
nals.
Sunday, July 9
FUZZY SPROUTS (Locos West) The
unpredictable, psycho Athens funk-rock
trio.
HOLLOWAY-UNDBERG-WRIGHT
TRIO (AMF) The ‘Jazz Trio’ delivers an
opening set of standards and originals
followed by an open ‘jam’ set with var
ious courageous local cats. 9 p.m.
SUPERNOWAKS (Burntstone) Athens
jazz ensemble playing a standards
culled from the swing, bop ana contem
porary eras. 8:30 p.m.
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6 Pack a healthy Picnic
Thurs. 7pm
Learn to prepare easy and elegant meals for your picnic basket
and enjoy tasty, healthy meals outdoors. Recipes and samples
will be given out. Stop by the store for details,
13 Grocery Grazing Day! All day
A chance to try before you buy at Earth Fare - sample many
of the wholesome, good foods throughout the store.
tSL Shop and Grill
Sat. 1 lam-2pm
Stop by for lunch and enjoy an all natural beef burger or veggie
burger to benefit Habitat for Humanity. Also, bring your reusable
shopping bags and we'll donate 1to Habitat all month long!
26 Food Pyramid Tour Wed. 6pm
Healthy alternatives and organic choices will be presented with
the latest food pyramid requirements. Learn how to get what
you need to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
ST ORE HOURS
Mon-Sat 7am-1 Cpm Sun
0 Earth Fare
the healthy market and cafe
1689 S. Lumpkin Sc Five Points • 227-1717 • www.earthfare.com
JULY 5, 2000