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by LESEMANN & THOMPSON ATTENTION: Help us help you! Remember to get vital information about live performances to Flagpole for the *A is playing at B on C’ listings every week. We're more than happy to report who's who. how the band sounds, where it$ from: what ifs all about, etc. Contact the music department: (706) 549-9523; voice mail: (706) 549-2360: fax to (706) 548-8981; e-mail at music@flagpole.com; send post to P.O. Box 1027 Athens. GA 30603. Deadline is Monday at 2p.m. for the issue of that week. No submissions will be taken after 2 p.m. Thanks! Wednesday, August 2 THE BANNED (Above) Punk-meets- 70s rock in the vein ol Naked Raygun in this NYC band's sound. THE CRUSH (Above) Punk outfit hailing from Minnesota and featuring former members of Book Of Dead Names. “OPEN TURNTABLES" (AMF) Aspiring local disc jockeys can sign up to spin their favorite old-school, hip hop and b r eakbeats. 10 p.m. PARAKEET NELSON (DPs) Local gui tarist Chris Cates (AKA Mealtime Brown) fronts this unpredictable rock trio. The recent album is Mealtime Brown Fresents... Parakeet Nelson (Dust Bunny). The official ‘back in town’ gig after the Phallic Phungus bandls successful summer tour of East Germany. F. Sprouts, Last Day Down, Don’t Know, and Planet Jive. NATHAN SHEPPARD (Boar's Head) Sheppard is a veteran of the Athens scene and is known for his emotive singing style and his modem rework ings of classic tunes. UNDERSCORE (Lunch Paper) A newly-formed, lo-fi indie rock band based here of Athens. The polyrhythmic, hard-driving songs on the demo sug gests some hints of early Pixies. Wedding Present, Moving Targets, Seam and other *90s underground giants. Thursday, August 3 THE APOSTLES (One Love) T raditional roots reggae. This eight- piece ensemble recently relocated here from Boone, NC. and concentrates on Marley-esque, feel-good grooves. Lead singer Peanut delivers the socially and spiritually conscious lyrics with glee. BRYAN STONE & BLAKE BRYANT (Allents) Acoustic rock, folk and country standards and originals. COSMIC CHARLIE (Georgia Theatre) An elaborate tribute to the Grateful Dead featuring a slew of local players. (Look for William: Tonks, too!) Two sets starting at 1C p.m. See Box. DAVE & THE WEIRD FACTOR (90.5 FM) This up-and-coming local band plays an improv-heavy style of psyche delic blues-rock in the vein of Stevie Ray, Hendrix and the Meat Puppets. Performing during WUOG's ever- exciting ‘Live In The Lobby’ at 8 p.m. DJ SUPRFLYY (AMF) A dance night filled with funky, old-school disco faves. ELI (40 Watt) Jokingly titled And/s Ruining Everything (Polyglot Records), this local soul-pop quartet’s recent album is a gleaming collection of soulful, energetic pop that reflects an influence of both gospei and traditional rock styles. It’s an upbeat album that lyrically reflects vocalist David Ferguson's own emotional triumphs of late. 5 MORE DEAD (Tasty World) The sharpest elements of ‘new rock’ and modern heavy metal clash on this Lilbum, GA bands forthcoming release. To Teach A World A Lesson. JEftO (Tasty World) Punkish grind-core rock from Pueblo. Colorado. This loud, aggressive trio is touring behind a new album titled Afterbirth (Bad People). “LECTRICK LOUNGE” (Boneshakers) Dance night starting at midnight after the cabaret acL LEECH MILK (Tasty World) Extreme, morbid grind-core metal stuff from Atlanta. The recent six-song EP is titled Worthless. This band's local shows have become some of the most talked-about underground gigs of the year. OSTRICH (40 Watt) Pop-rock band opening for Eli. LUNAR LEAF (Nowhere Bar) A newly- formed roots-rock band with jazz and blues flavors fronted by singer-guitarist Wesley Willard. NATHAN BEAVER (DTS) Leslie NielsonS character in 1988's Naked Gun would have enjoyed this Athens singer- guitarist's set of rock and roll covers and whatnot. “100% PRODUCTIONS PRE SENTS" (Mean MikeS) ‘Hype Thursday’ includes house and trance. 10 p.m. WEEDEATER (Tasty World) Formed in ‘96 in Wilmington, NC, this gruff and rough rock trio plays a hard-hitting style of Southern-style punk and nrunge that’s grinding, dirty-sounding and infectious. The brand new aibum is called And Justice For )Tall( Berserker/ Game Two). Featuring former members of Buzzoven. Friday, August 4 “ATHENS ALL-STAR BLUES EXPLOSION” (AMF) Featuring blues vocalists Neal Pattman and Clarence Cameron and various local hotshots out of such bands as Park Bench Blues Band, The Healers, Squat and other,. and company perform songs off the their solid new 'tebut; Knee Deep (Backburner). Part of the ‘Team Clermonhs Big Weekend’ bash (see. p. 20). CEILING FAN (Caledonia) Part ot the “Team Clermont's Big Weekend’ bash (see p. 20). “CIRCUIT NOISE” (Boneshakers) Dance night with DJ Kellie. ENON (40 Watt) Part of the “Team Clermont's Big Weekend’ bash (see. p. 20). ERECTOR SET (Engine Room) This rock trio recently relocated from Tempe, Arizona to Athens. The band plays a heavy-handed blend of reverb- drenched surf-rock and fractured and angula, post-punk (think Wire, Gang Of THE PEOPLE ACROSS THE STREET (Boar’s Head) This newly- formed, Athens fou r -piece describes itself as producing a “funky, psychedelic porno groove.' SCI-FU (Tasty World) This extremely heavy-sounding local rock trio finished recording eight songs in the studio recently. Expect massive and complex material ever reminiscent of Red -era King Crimson, Melvins and early Dinosaur Jr. tonight. VIC VARNEY (Flicker) This Athens- based singer-songwriter (ex-Method Actors, Go Van Gogh) has long been an integral part of the music scene. Hefs been gigging around NYC lately and plans to retease a follow-up to his recent gem, One-One, this fall. 8:30 p.m. “ACOUSTIC HAPPY HOUR" (Caledonia) A hip. low-key event on the outside deck featuring Louis Schefano, Jeff Martin and other ‘surprises.’ 6 p.m. Part of the ’Team Clermont’s Big Weekend’ bash (see. p. 20). THE AZURE RAY (40 Watt) Also known as ‘Orenda & Maria.’ The two songbirds of Athens band Little R°d Rocket open Team Clermont's Big Weekend’ (see. p. 20) at 9:30 p.m. BITCHIN’(Tasty World) A little bit of post-punk mischief, a little bit of ‘90- style alt-rock and a whole lot of positive vibes. This rock trio hails from Gainesville. FL. Featuring members of Rumbleseat. The band is on its second tour of the South behind a new T record on the No Idea label. CAFETERIA (Caledonia) Taylor Joiner Four. Jesus Lizard, etc.). Bug ‘em for a copy of the cool, lo-fi demo titled Daybreak Revolt. FIELD TRIP (DTS) This Auburn, AL band plays a mix o', classic and con- ., temporary rock covers and originals. FIVE-EIGHT (40 Waft) This highly- complex Athens rock band—fronted by guitar-wielding manic Mike Mantione—came to power in the early- 1990s and established itself as the astute and thunderous power-pop band of the scene. Part of the Team Clermont's Big Weekend’ bash (see. p. 20). IDAHO (40 Watt) There’s plenty of dark, atmospheric and melancholic ele ments in the pop rock of this LA bandls new self-released live disc, People Like Us Should Be Stopped. Part of the Team Clermont's Big Weekend’ bash (see. p. 20). “INSPIRED MOVEMENT" (Heaiing Arts Centre) Jason Rabineau (formerly of Day By the Rive r ) plays during this class. Anyone can come hear the music. Call 613-1143 for information. 8:45 p.m. LIL’ BRIAN & THE ZYDECO TRAV ELERS (Chip's) Classic zydeco with a funky modern twist. Hailing from Baytown, TX, this ensemble is touring behind a new one titled Funky Nation. Seep. 19 lor more. THE LURFS (Caledonia) These solid Athens guitar-pop purists headline Team Clermont’s Big Weekend' bash tonight (see. p. 20). NICKEL (Tasty World) A newly-formed, four-piece Athens rock band smashing up the Hiisker-inspired rock. Fast, assertive and rough-hewn. PRINCETON REVERBS COLONIAL (Ultramod) Such focus and reflection! This sophisticated indie rock band from New Hampshire recently issued forth a vinyl-only LP titled Christ On The Forehead of 144,000 (Red Carpet Ring)—an eerie and waltzy march and stomp through the grungier comers of underground American rock history. Performing tonight alongside mates from Rhode Island band Suzie’s Project and local artists (mostly out of FableFactory and other such bands) open-mic “hootenanny style’ style. 8 p.m. Call 549-3781 for information. RACK OF SPAM (Georgia Theatre) The line-up includes Clarence Young (vocals), Valerie Bart)in (vocals), Randall Bramblett (tenor sax), Davis Causey (guitar), Greg Veale (bass), Chris Canalos (guitar). Tim White (key board), John James (tenor sax), Tom Ryan (baritore sax), Wayne Postell (trumpet), Cal Hale (drums) and Dean Quinter (percussion). These musicians have pertormed with the likes of The Flyers, Gregg Allman Band, Sea Level, The Strawberry Flats, The Vibratones and such early shag-era groups such as The Jesters and The Genteeis. Expect ‘Detroit/Memphis-style rhythm & blues.’10:30 p.m. RALPH RODDENBERRY & THE FOGIES (Georgia Theatre) Roddenberry has long been a player in the local singer-songwriter scene. His band plays rootsy. blues-tinged rock. Featuring bassist John Straw (The Healers). 9:30 p.m. DAN ROTH (Java House, Conyers) Acoustic “Americana" singer-song- writer. Call 770-922-1210 for info. SONIC TRANSPHONIC (Engine © t < Custom Made Pita £ ^ & Tortilla Wraps 4 Gyro, Steak, Chicken or Veggie ► i Sidewalk Cafe £ 4 Under the Red Awning ► 4 Open at Ham ^ 1 7 Days a Week ^ 4 TAKE OUT AVAILABLE ► J 543-9071 t ^ Across from UGA Arch ^ On East Broad Street ^ rm TJTTTTTTm IS LADIES' NIGHT! No Com! 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