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ABC continued from page 25 and originals THE GOODS (Georgia Theatre) This Athens band plays a mostly instru mental mix ot jazzy funk, reggae and rock Opening tor Bluestring “INSPIRED MOVEMENT" (Healing Arts Centre) Guitarist Jason Rabineau (ex-Day By The River) and guests per- lorm live in the new tacility on prince Avenue during an open yoga class trom 8 45-10 15 pm Come listen to the music tor tree Call 613-1142 lor information THE KRUSH GIRLS (40 Watt) In the spirit ol 40 Watt Disco Past, two Athens music aficionados—some times known as "DJ Ass Money" and “The Supervisor"—or Chris Bilheimer and Dan Donahue—will spin a wild mix ot danceable stuff Irom the 70s, . '80s and ‘90s LAST DAY DOWN (One Love) This Athens band (formerly known as Sunday Drivers) plays a mix ot Southern-tinged grooves and blues- rock Featuring the vocal crooning ot guitarist Ferrill Gibbs. LONA (Tate Center Plaza. Tasty World) Weird and unpredictable Athens rock band fronted by songwriter Clay Leverett (the drummer from The Lures). The beer-soaked gang is somehow capable of great sonic glory. Leverett plays an acoustic set with guests at the Tate Plaza on campus at 1 p.m and with the full-on band at Tasty World late in the evening See p. 32. LUNARLEAF (DT’s) A newly-formed roots-rock band with jazz and blues flavors fronted by singer-guitarist Wesley Willard. 1 a m. BILL MALLONEE (Bean’ry) This “free coffeehouse* celebrates its “grand opening weekend" with an acoustic solo set from this long-time Athens tavorite from the Vigilantes Of Love. Mallonee plays an uplifting blend of modern folk-rock and pop The Bean'ry is located at 510-A N. Thomas Street lust a block down from the Classic Center Call 425-9911 for more infor mation MATH Tasty World) This mca quintet relocated to Athens from Baton Rouge. LA last year and solidified its line-up and got on with the task ol exploring “some, space rock" MERIDIAN Above) Local pop-punk band RANDALL BRAMBLETT BAND (AMF) Legendary songwriter and musician Randall Brambiett estab lished himself in Athens as a top-notch pianist and sax player years before the Athens music scene parly went “out of bounds" so to speak He's regularly played with world-class musicians from here and elsewhere (Sea Level. Steve Wmwood. Gregg Allman and members of The Band). SCI-FU (Tate Center Plaza) This extremely heavy-sounding local rock trio finished eight songs in the studio recently. Expect massive and complex material ever reminiscent of /ted-era King Crimson. Melvins and early Dinosaur Jr. this morning on campus at 11 am. BARRY SELL (Gautreau's) The Athens singer-songwriter performs an acoustic solo set in the Cajun cate. 7 p.m. THE YOUNG ANTIQUES (Tasty World) A melodic, guitar-driven power trio from Atlanta The band just played the Flagpole Showcase at last week's Atlantis Music Conference. Expect a gritty pop sound drawn from a slew o! Brit-pop and Americana influences— from The Jam and Elvis Costello to Steve Earle. Magnapop and Matthew Sweet The forthcoming album is titled Wardrobe For A Jel Weekend Saturday, August 19 CAT SIZE THRILL (Tasty World) This Athens quintet delivers highly-textured atmospheric pop with a guitar'n'key- recorded at Chase Park Transduction with the help of engineer Andy LeMaster. TOM CLARK (40 Watt) A smger-song- wriler from New York City in the vein ot Patti Smith, Bob Dylan and Tom Petty board sound that sparks with energy anc thematically covers just about everything from socio-political issues to relationship struggles. The band recently released a five-song EP This is Clark's first appearance in Athens Opening for Kevn Kinney DJ ISAAC (Boneshakers) Electronic dance night starting at 12 midnight DJ KAS & DJ 43 (AMF) Local DJs spinning current dance hits and a ‘non stop beat frenzy “ ★ ★★★VOLCANIC (Engine Room) This amazingly-sturdy and melodic Athens tour-piece plays no-tnl's. edgy rock songs that clang along like garage- punk anthems No-tnlls. melodic, balmy rock and roll The members ot this band are like toui Pete Townsends: old. but not at all boring THE GLEN GOLD Engine Room) A newly-lormed pop-rock band featuring ex-members ot Hi-F. Mastodon Traditional instrumentation with addi tional violin. Opening tor ***‘Volcanic GRAN TORINO (Georgia Theatre) This Knoxville-based octet plays a heavy- rocking blend ot brass- infused funk and soul (think Earth. Wind And Fire. Buddy Miles Band and Isaac Hayes) and delivers a solid live show (due to non stop touring, no doubt) The second independent release—appropriately titled Two—is available now KIT HOLMES (Garden Room Cafe) Singer-songwriter pedorming at ihe cafe at the Botanical Garden 12 noon-2 p.m JASPER GATE (Above) A local acoustic pop duo featuring vocalist Dawn Davis and guitarist Patrick Davis The husband-wile duo play “soul- searching” ballads and anthems filled with spiritual notions and socio-political observations Patrick's guitar style is something like a cross between Michael Hedges and Steve Howe The group has new one titled Confessions. 8 p.m. TIM KAYE (Tasty World) The acoustic singer-songwriter from Baltimore returns! KEVN KINNEY (40 Watt) The Dnvn'N'Crym' frontman's latest material on the new The Flower And The Knife (Capricorn) reveals a kinder, gentler and more personalized style of blue-collar rock. On his own. Kinney strips away the lard-rock veneer of D’N'C' and plunges full-on into folk territory with quite a bit of success Catch him before he hits the road yet again. L’lL ED & THE BLUES IMPERIALS (Chip's) Highly enthusiastic Chicago blues T:' Ed" Wi'hams. 45. grew up playing an tdgy style of slide guitar backed by rollicking, straightahead "roadhouse R&B" in the vein ol Elmore James and J B Hutto Look for his material on Alligator and Earwig Records This is the real deal, kiddies 9 p.m. MR. L (Winery) A heralded, newiy- lormed local jazz trio (piano, bass, drums) specializing in straight-ahead jazz standards and a few Medeski, Marlin & Wood-style funk-soul tarns Keep your eye on this band. 9 p.m. RUSTY WATER Tasty World) This Gainesville/Alhens-based rock quartet that grew out a long-time collaboration Ik'ween Chris Hulsey and Jarred Forrester Covers and originals SET ON EDGE 'Above) This Athens- based group describes itself as "an eclectic acoustic rock band with influ ences ranging Iron, classic rock, alter native. folk, country, jazz, classical and prog- r ock Fronted by singer-song- writers Shannon Lewis and Steve Riekse. the band will collaborate with guitarist Patrick Davis (ol Jasper Gate), keyboardist Patrick Strawser (Atomic Cafe Spoon River. Rock and Roll Summer. Volare) guitarist Steve Grubbs, bassist Andrew Thurston (Atomic Cate) and drummer Tom Crea (formerly of Vigilantes of Love. Rock and Roll Summer) alongside various guests on cello, violin and assorted vocals A new album titled A Slory To Cling To is due out in September. 9 p m. “1-DEF-EAR” SHOWCASE (DT’s) A special from the local 1 del-ear enter tainment. inc folks featuring music from Athens acts Walking For Days. Bill Scoggins, Gary Kellam and Jonathan Vance 10 p.m. CAROLYN WALSH (Gautreau’s) Acoustic lounge-pop 7 p.m. CIGARS * PIPES • TOBACCOS • INCENSE • HAND BLOWN GLASS • DETOXIFYING PRODUCTS • ADULT NOVELTIES • GRATEFUL DEAD, PHISH & WIDESPREAD PANIC MERCHANDISE AND SO MUCH MORE! 1087 BAXTER ST. • ATHENS, GA 30606 • 549-6360 MON-FRI 10-7 SAT 10-6 SUN 12-6 CCPNEP DAP & DPILLl MONDAY Live Trivia 8pm $1.75 Pints^ ^7 SATURDAY $4 Pitchers/$2.50 Margaritas Wings & Oysters Plus Great Prink 5pecials sot Martinis From 3-7pm f/2 OFF Ute thii ad to got 112 Off any lunch or dinner entree. £*p<reJ 8/30/00 Nof good %»rrf) ary odter offer ACROSS FROM HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 558 W BROAD ST 316-1651