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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. Lingerie. Bondage Accessories. Male Thongs. Novelties. 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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