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Thursday, August 17 Park Bench Blues Band Georgia Theatre The Athens-based Park Bench Blues Band officiallyformed in January of 1999 out of the mem bers' common love for electric blues, classic rock,and vintage R&B. One year ago, PBBB was cranking out loose jams inspired by the Allmans, the Dead and Cream; these days, the band is a super-tight unit with an inventive and dexterous improvisational sound. Bassist Stephen Simmons and guitarist Greg Ward—who both played for years in rock bands in their native town of Savannah—relocated to the Classic City two years ago and hooked up with vocalist Julia Schoenning (who had previously performed as an acoustic solo artist), tall- standing drummer Rick Williams, budding zymurgist and keyboardist Mark Boohaker and guitarist Nick Worley. The sextet immediately started gigging around the smaller venues in town and quickly became one of the local scene's bigger draws (the band was chosen by popular vote as “Best Blues Band" at this year's Flagpole Athens Music Awards). Schoenning drew attention for a sultry voice and demeanor resembling the more soulful side of Janis Joplin, Stevie Nicks and Bonnie Raitt. The band established itself as a versatile combo capable of mixing genres, handling time changes and adapting to its audiences. The Park Bench Blues Band is currently operating as a quintet as guitarist Nick Worley has exited the group to concentrate on other projects. Look for a studio recording to be released this fall and a slew of brand new tunes at this week's show. (BL) Featuring the rhythmic talents ol Cane Stanley. Friday, August 18 B100DKIN (AMF) Gutsy Athens roots-rock vets with a thing for bom bastic blues and slide guitar solos. After the recent release of the album Out 01 State Plates, the band solidified its line-up with the addition of bassist Paul ‘Crurnpy" Edwards and drummer Bentley Rhodes. Reportedly, a new Bloodkm album is already in the can 1 10 p.m. See Box. BLUESTRING (Georgia Theatre) Local quintet specializing in a straight forward shutfly style ol rock 'n' improv filled with sentimental lyrics, frontman Ted Pennmgton's tasteful fiddle and mandolin and drummer Bakari Brock's fluid time-keeping The band recently solidified its line-up with a new bassist and percussionist and finished ses sions in Full Moon Studios. Look lor the EP titled What You Eat in stores now “CIRCUIT NOISE” (Boneshakers) . Dance night off Thomas Street with DJ Kellie. DANIEL TIGER (Above) A newly- assembled act from Athens-based songwriter-musician Don Gooch (for merly of Aviso) including tape loops and odd instrumentation DANNY “K” THEORY (Allen's) Classic and modern rock and roll Covers and originals ELECTRIC EELS (Chips) Blues out in Winder 9 p.m ESPIZITO (Tate Center Plaza) Nc! to be outdone by the likes of Blonde Redhead, Sleater-Kmney. Jon Spencer Blues Explosion and other no-bass- havm’ trios, this Athens band kicks out the angular garage-rock noise with substantial confidence. Quite possibly one of the most promising under ground bands of the local scene these days Performing on campus at 12 noon A FEW LOOSE SCREWS One Love) The members of Two Loose Screws (guitarist Byron Dillard and vocalist Ashley Miller) stretch out in front of a six-piece, countrified pop line-up for a set of class- 1 ; and modern rock. FIELD TRIP (DT s) The Athens-based groove-rock Land plays a reportedly kickin' mixture of classic rock covers with 3 few more contemporary tunes ► continued on next page Friday, August 18 Bloodkin, Randall Bramblett Band Athens Music Factory Bloodkin guitarists and vocalists Daniel Hutchens and Eric Carter have called Athens home for over a dozen years. Friends since the age of eight, Hutchens and Carter dedicated themselves to songwriting, and by the early- '90s had compiled a repertoire of over 300 songs. Bloodkin's first album, 1994's rockin' Good Luck Charm, was followed by 1996's Creeperweed, which showcased the acoustic side of the band's sound. In 1999, local engineer David Barbe pro duced Out Of State Plates, a mean, guitar-laden album. On the record, local talents performed with the band, but the real stars are the songs themselves. It includes some old tunes like "Who Do You Belong To," "Yeah," and even the first song that Hutchens and Carter wrote together, "Wet Trombone Blues." Also featured are recent compositions "Taboo" and "Tennessee Williams." Bloodkin's current lineup includes Paul "Crurnpy" Edwards on bass and Bentley Rhodes on drums. You may recognize Edwards from his days in The Landsharks and White Buffalo or current Athens collaboration Barbara Cue. Rhodes' previous work was with Athens bands In Like Flynn and King Daddy Zeb. These additions are good for the live Bloodkin sound, which is usually gritty, mature and aggressive. Bloodkin plans to record its first live album on Friday, September 1 at Smith's Olde Bar in Atlanta. Also on the horizon is the release of the next studio album (also produced by Barbe) sometime in the Spring. Hutchens says we can expect it to be the "weirdest Bloodkin album yet" with songs about "temptation and salvation and birth and death and cornbread." It will be a night full of Athens veterans as the Randall Bramblett Band opens. (Dawn Maynor) Daniel Hutchens of Bloodkin Now Leasing Private bedrooms Individual leases Alarm systems Reserved parking Fully equipped KITCHEN Washer ft dryer Fitness center Rec ROOM Swimming iool Tennis, volleyball ft basketball courts Computer lab. copier ft FAX AVAILABLE www.capstone-dev.com COMMONS CALL FOR SPECIALSI Pctut&i *Z{7uftuelt $5.29 <z Heineken $21.99 a case SAM ADAMS $5.99 a 6pk JIM BEAM $18.68 A HANDLE Hundreds of Micros and Imports S39.99 KEGS as low as KEGS KEGS single malt scotches single barrel bourbons wines for all tastes an ATHENS tradition Red & Black Package 1287 Oconee St. at the by-pass LOOKING FOR AN APARTMENT? LOOKING FOR A ROOMMATE? NEED A SUBLEASE? Find Athens’ Best Deals on Local Rentals or Place Your Ad on Athens’ Classified Website. Call (706) 769-2792 or click on www.dawghousing.com AUGUST 16, 2000 FLAGPOLE ES