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Thursday, October 5 The Derek Trucks Band Georgia Theatre Slide-blues guitar prodigy and rock improvisationist Derek Trucks, 21, returns to Athens this week with a solid new band after an extremely busy summer of touring alongside his uncle, drummer Butch Trucks with and without the Allman Brothers. The Derek Trucks Band has toured heavily behind two albums that infused a variety of musical styles—from traditional blues and Southern rock to jazz, fusion and world music. Lately, the band has expanded from blues-rock toward an improv-heavy mix of Eastern influences and pro gressive jazz. The solidified lineup includes Trucks, flautist-keyboardist Kofi Burbridge, drummer Yonrico Scott, bassist Todd Smallie and vocalist Javier Colon. "The feel and sound of the band is exactly the same in many ways," says Colon, speaking by telephone from his home in Massachusetts. "A regular set has a little bit of blues and a little Latin in there as well as jazz and fusion. It's this great combination of styles that draws a very diverse crowd." A recent Hartt School Of Music graduate. Colon signed on as singer just two months ago. "I wouldn't consider myself the frontman; it’s not like that in this band," he says. "It's more a team effort and not the kind of thing where the spotlight is ever on one particular person. When we improvise, we listen to each other carefully and everybody gets a chance to do their thing. It's more of an ensemble and less like a bunch of individuals playing at each other on stage." (BL) FOUNTAINS (Caledonia) This Athens rock quartet blends a catchy folk-pop sound propelled by sophisticated vocal harmonies with an aggressive, bom bastic style of guitar-rock. See p. 27. FUZZY SPROUTS (AMF) This unde niably funky Athens rock trio maintains a prankster mentality while juggling a mighty repertoire of classic rock, soul, psychedelic and modern rock. Look for its brand new self-produced album. Liquid Ugh! and shout out for “My Girlfriend Flipped The Finger At The Man." GABE DIXON BAND (40 Watt) This NYC-based rock quartet got its start in Miami, Florida and recently relocated to the Big Apple. It describes ilself as a “powerhouse of piano, bass, drums and saxophone (with] catchy and intriguing pop-rock songs sung by a spellbinding, soulful voice that delivers heartfelt lyrics." The bands sound has been compared to that of The Dave Matthews Band. Stevie Wonder. Elton John and Ben Folds Five. The latest is titled More Than II Would Seem. THE HEATHER MclNTOSH OPRY (Flicker) Multi-instrumentalist Heather McIntosh—known for her cello work in Japancakes and the Flicker Orchestra- switched to guitar slrummin' and singin' tonight at 8:30 p.m. THE JENNIFER NETTLES BAND (40 Watt) The ever-jubilant Nettles and her mates (all oul of Ihe popular Soul Miner's Daughter) have been touring Ihe Saturday, October 7 Bottom, Urban Henry Caledonia Lounge Lock up your kids. Lock up your gear. Lock up your back door. Lock up your beer. Bottom is an all-girl, heavy-rock trio from Brooklyn that delivers wonderfully strange rockisms that graft the loin-stirring, bottom- heavy riffs of Led Zeppelin onto the sparkly veneer of the "new metal" genre. The band features Sina on guitar, Nila on bass and Clementine on drums. They describe them- sel.es as "women who can talk carburetors and whiskeys, drive fast and take no prisoners... women who swagger... women built to carry gear." The band is currently in the midst of a nationwide "Monster Tour" that launched in February 2000 and really hasn't let up since. The latest album is titled Made In Voyage (Mudflap). The local rabble-rousers in loud'n'heavy band Urban Henry (AKA "Bourbon Henry") welcome their new bassist Brian Sweeney for his debut gig, furthe r solidifying the notion that good things sometimes do happen to those familiar with the Volcano Suns. (BL) Bottom PHOTO BY FRANK HAMRICK East Coast behind their recent album. Story 01 Your Bones—an edgy and confident record that perhaps signifies the group's spirited sense of renewal. KINCHAFOONEE (Georgia Theatre) This popular “country cross-over quintet comprised of Pecan farmers* plays a slew of current and classic country favorites and original songs. This cowboy-hatted band always brings large crowds to downtown Athens. KROS FAZE (Klassics) Classic rock standards and originals. “SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND” (Java House. Conyers) with John Gibson and Judy Arnold. 8:30 p.m. (770-922-1210) THE STEWART & WINFIELD BAND (One Love) Fronted by singer-guitarists Stewart Marshall and Winfield Smith, this local rock band recently released a smooth, countrified 12-song collection titled Bum Parade (Catatonia). Their folksy Southern pop stuff is energized by the solid electric guitar of Wilmont Green and Ihe piano thumpin' of Jason Fuller. This is bassist Dennis Williamson's last show with the band (goddamned Carpal Tunnel Syndrome!). TANGENTS (Allen's) Classic rock and country favorites and some original tunes. 10 p.m. VELURE (AMF) Featuring members of improvisational ensemble The Avenues, this fresh six-piece maintains its high- tech, lamming style, but concentrates on a more song-oriented approach. Beware the stray Doobie Brothers cover! ROGER “HURRICANE” WILSON (Chip’s) The Atlanta-based blues singer and guitarist plays a spirited set out in Winder at 9 p.m. Look for the recent album The Business Ol The Blues on Blue Storm Records. Saturday, October 7 “CARIBBEAN DANCE NIGHT” (Tasty World) Mason Artistry International Present a Latin dance night. BOTTOM (Caledonia) The New York rock and roll femme fatales return! See Box. KATHY CARLILLE (Chip's) Blues oul in Winder. 9 p.m. DJ ISAAC (Boneshakers) Electronic dance night starting at 12 midnight. DJ KAS (AMF) Local DJs spinning current dance hits and a “non-stop beat frenzy.* Look for DJ 43's new CD. 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