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is playing at r j XJ on by BALLARD LESEMANN Wednesday, July 19 THE BRUCES (Caledonia) This a solo project from illustrious Athens-based songwriter Alex McManus, who strums guitar with Empire State and Vic Chesnutt and blows a horn with Lambchop. He'll play some cool, melancholic tunes on guitar and organ. Look for the limiteu-release single on Sommerweg Records. “DISCO INFERNO" (Boneshakers) Full-on 70s dance night. DODD FERRELLE & THE TIN FOIL STARS (Tasty Worto) Local rock band playing what singer-guitarist Dodd Ferrelie calls ‘sonic Americana.' SIMON JOINER (Caledonia) A singer- songwriter in the classic sense. This Nebraskan plays a slow-moving, sad- sounding style of folk and pop in the vein of Dylan. Cohen and Smog. The latest album is titled The Lousy Dance. LOFTY PILLARS (Caledonia) Joiner's labelmates from Truckstop Records. Powered by the soft, subtle pop songcraft of multi-instrumentalists Wil Hendricks and Michael Krassner. this band blends piano and pedal steel with traditional band instruments with won derful results on the new album. When We Were Lost. “OPEN BREAKS" (AMF) Aspiring local DJs can sign up to spin their favorite old-school, breakbeats and such. 10 p.m. SUPERNOWAKS (Above) Trumpetist Mark Nowak holds yets another jazz jam session with the ever-evolving ensemble. 7-9 p.m. BEN TEMPLE (Allen's) Local singer- songwriter. Covers and originals. TWAIN (Tasty World) Fronted by hazy- eyed guitar-slinger Eric Gregory, ttvs local rock quartet staggers through back alleyways of various American roots- rock. WEEN (40 Watt) The weird and won derful Ween returns to Athens! Expect a blistering, non-stop show starting at 10 p.m. Seep. 22. Thursday, July 20 THE APOSTLES (One Love) A solid, authentic reggae/roots septet powered by spiritual vibes and a vocalist named Peanut. BRYAN STONE & BLAKE BRYANT (Allen’s) Acoustic rock, folk and country standards and originals. CHIN-HO! (Tasty World) Quirky folk- pop quintet with a flair for vocal har monies from Burlington. VT that jerks in style between early-'80s King Crimson and the earnestness of The Tragically Hip and The Silos. The latest is titled Bio Crowd (Monastery). DAVE & THE WEIRD FACTOR (Boar’s Head) Improv-heavy, Southern- tinged blues-rock. THE DICTATORTOTS (Caledonia) Rowdiness and vulgarity immersed in guitar distortion and drum beats. This beer'n'steak-crazed Athens band is always a challenging ‘love 'em or hate 'em’ affair.' DJ SUPERFLYY (AMF) A dance night filled with funky old-school disco faves HADJI & THE TURBANS (Tasty World) Aggressive, quirky, young- minded alt-rock quintet from Dothan, AL with a ska tinge and a punky sense ot humor in the vein of Blink 1 83. They Might Be Giants and Dead Milkmen. “LEC TRICK LOUNGE" (Boneshakers) Dance night starting at midnight after the cabaret act. MASERATI (Above) All instrumental space rock from several members of The Wee Turtles and other underground Athens lumi naries. The flyer says “bring earplugs... seriously’). MIKE FEENEY BAND (DTS) Tall-standing local songwriter Mike Feeney relocated to Athens from Muncie, Indiana in 1997 and gradually worked his way through the local ‘open mic" nights around town as a solo artist. He hosted the weekly ‘Acoustic Underground’ here and per formed a mix of folk, rock and pop and with a full band. Tonight's gig is special “farewell’ gig as Feeney's heading back home for grad school! NECROSONIC (Caleaonia) Dreadfully rockin', Misfits-style Athens punk band. “100% PRODUCTIONS PRE SENTS” (Mean Mike’s) ‘Hype Thursday’ includes house and trance. 10 p.m. PENIS TURNER (Tasty World) The excitable and amusingly destructive Athene rock quartet specializes in dead pan art-rock and noise with the sexual innuendo and the tambourines a’blazin’. POSH TONER (Georgia Theatre) This local sextet mixes up roots-reggae. ska- infused pop, straight ahead rock song structures and Latin funk. PROGRESSION MODEL (40 Watt) Four-piece pop-rock ensemble from the Atlanta area playing ‘dynamic American rock and roll with diversity-.’ SIGHT UNSEEN (Georgia Theatre) T he local alt-rock trio has infused a bit more soul and swing into its prog-crunch these days. Inquire about the band's brand new, self-produced album titled Power Play. SYDEWYNDER (40 Watt) Melodic alt- rock from Atlanta. TEETER DRISCKLE (Nowhere Bar) Newly-formed roots-rock and groove band featuring members of local bands 40 Acres and Boss Tweed. Covers and originals. 207 M.P.H. (Above) Punkish. loud rock stuff from Clemson, SC. THE VERTEBRATES (Above) Dischord Records-approved indie-rock from D.C. Featuring former members of The Stigmatics Friday, July 21 “URANGE TWIN CONSERVATION COMMUNITY BENEFIT" (Broad River Outpost) Featuring music from Athens indie-rock champs Elf Power and the mysterious groups Shank, and The Infamous Return Of Captain Beyond (likely collaborations between E-6 allies). See p. 26 lor more. BLUEGROUND UNDERGRASS (Georgia Theatre) Atlanta-based groove laden bluegrass group fronted by acclaimed banjoist Rev. Jeff Mosier. The band throws bits of country, rock, jazz and swing into its bluegrass foundation with fine results. The latest album is titled Barnyard Gone Wrong (Root Cellar). C3E KNOWLEDGE & THE COSMIC FUNK ORCHESTRA (Tasty World) A high-energy stew of 70s-style funk, rock, soul and rap. Think Barry White and Prince at a kegger at Lora's house. Featuring Doodlebug of Diggable Planets fame. “CIRCUIT NOISE" (Boneshakers) Dance night with DJ Kellie. THE COLD PROCESS (Above) Formerly known as The Great Electric Show And Dance, this guitar-heavy alt- rock trio has been playing smaller t lubs in and around Athens for the last two years A mix o: hard-edged ‘m-your- face" Southern rock, grunge and pop FIELD TRIP (DTS) This Auburn. AL band plays a mix of classic and contem porary rock covers and originals. INGrilD LUCIA & THE NEUTRINOS (AMF) Soulful vocalist Ingrid Lucia ana her band of swing-lovin' cats sound as smooth as root beer on the new album, The Hotel Child (Mists Only'). It's sate to say that Luci? keeps a few Billie Holiday records under her pillows at night. Opening for Tom Maxwell JET BY DAY (40 Watt) Ambitious and young Athens emo-rock trio with a cau tiously aggressive rock sound. See Box DAVE MARR (Caledonia) Singer-gui tarist Dave Marr is one of Athens' most beloved artists known for fronting country band The Star Room Boys Singer/multi-instrumentalist Clay Leverett is a freakish drummer-tumed- troubadour known for his work in Drip, The Lures and Lora. Expect some burp- inducing wildness. MASERATI (40 Watt) All instrumental space rock from several members of The Wee Turtles and other underground Athens luminaries. TOM MAXWELL & THE MINOR DRAG (AMF) Known best for his work over the last few years in the wildly pop ular NC band Squirrel Nut Zippers, songwriter Maxwell has now officially embarked on a solo career. See p. 20. MICROWAVE DAVE & THE NUKES (Chip!s) Blues out in Winder. 9 p.m. NORMALTOWN FLYERS (One Love) The veteran Athens rock 'n' country act delivers some Ctones-esque action tonight. See Box. RARE FORM (Klassics) Classic rock covers and originals. 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Stop by the store for details. 13 Grocery Grazing Day! All day A chance to try before you buy at Earth l^re - sample many of the wholesome, good foods throughout the store. B Shop and Grill Sat. 11am-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 10£ to 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. STORE HOURS Mon-Sat Tam-1 Opm Sur 0 Earth Fare ike Iieahhy market and cafe ED FLAGPOLE JULY 19, 2000