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Dredg Saturday, May 31 Dredg, S.T.U.N., Codeseven, Strata 40 Watt Club The small Northern California community of Los Gatos is where the members of Dredg grew up, went to school and learned to play their instruments. While still young the boys of Dredg found their musical experiences broadened by acts like Sepultura. Pink Floyd and Miles Davis. Performing together for nearly 10 years, singer/ mandolin man Gavin Hayes, guitarist Mark Engles, bassist Drew Roulette and drummer/keyboardist Dino Campanella released 1997'$ Orph EP, and in 1999 dropped the 10-track concept album Leitmotif (which got a wide, big-label-frilLs- and-all Interscope release in 2001). Dredg's currently touring in support of last year's El Cielo. El Cielo takes the stoner-cum-hardcore-rocker drone of Leitmotif and practically turns it on its side. While Dredg's earlier work maintained a no-vocals policy, the band's latest incorporates voices, sure, but tons more—there are drum circles, Bulgarian chants, broken thrift-store trumpet solos, drum'n'bass-inspired breaks, strings, dulcimers, spacey sound effects and Latin rhythms. All this from a band whose sound manages to fit itself somehow, somewhere between Pink Floyd and TooL Huh. Dredg employed numerous producers on El Cielo; Ron St. Germain (Tool, Creed), Tim Palmer (U2, Pearl Jam), and Jim Scott (Red Hot Chili Peppers) all chipped in. Says frontman Hayes in the band's press release: "We wanted to work with different collaborators because we wanted diversity. We don't fit in a box. We don't like it when every song on an album sounds the same—same guitar tone, same drum sound. It starts to sound like the same song over and over. By no means did we want to make a standard album." [CH] continued from page 15 CAFETERIA (Flicker) Excepl for a party show two weeks back, this local all- counlry group hasn’t played a show in over a year. The lineup's a knockout: gui tarist/vocalist Taylor Joiner, vocalist Sia Grable, sieel guitarist Adam Musick. gui tarist Meghann Jordan, banjoisl Wayne Wilson, drummer Brandon McDearis and upright bassist Dan Horowitz. CODESEVEN (40 Watt) This mi-metal act was once a straight-ahead, no-non sense metal act, but incorporated a younger, more ladio-friendly sound on last year’s The Rescue. COMMON ROTATION (Caledonia) Folk rock performers with a Buffy-the- Vampire-Slaymg attitude. See Box. DJ 43 (Element) "Spinning an incred ible array ol choice dance cuts for your dancing pleasure." DJ D (Last Call) Also known as “DJ Daryl,' this Atlanta-based turntablist plays a variety ol dance styles. DJ ISAAC McCALLA (Boneshakers) Spinning groovy soundscapes tor the “Sweat" night going down. DJ LAWNMOWER & THE LAWN CARE CREW (Engine Room) Late- night (or. if you oreler, “mte") dancing tunes for the kids in the tight shirts. DREDG (40 Watt) Heavy art-metal experimentation. See Box. FIFTH HOUR HERO (Nuqi's Space) Young rock and roll. Guitars Drums. Y'know. FLOOD CITY SHOOTOUT (Athens Steam Co. Pub) This Athens roots-rock quartet still delivers an intoxicating mix of Americana styles. “FREE-FOR-ALL SHOWCASE” (Georgia Theatre) Basement and Dubconscious bring the funk, joined by a special—ooh!—guest. HENRY PORTER BAND (T Cakes) This Athens-based folk/rock duo explores covers and originals, and fre quently features guest accompaniment. “HIP hop SATURDAY" (Insomnia) House DJ spins classics and current hits. THE HISS (Caledonia) Some say that tins Atlanta-based garage-rock band is quickly becoming one ol the most talked about bands in the Atlanta scene. Meanwhile, some say. “The Who?," then make a lame joke about Pete Townshend living to be an old man. “KARAOKE WITH TIM WATSON” (Aliens) Local Tim Watson invites you to come up and out do him with your version of “My Boyfriend's Back.’ What do you say? KING JOHNSON (Chip);) This Atlanta blues-roots outfit lays down funky, horn-driven roots music and serious grooves. 'It’s swampy, greasy, iazzy, spontaneous, loose and tight all at the same time." they say. THE MIDS (Nug's Space) This local act (featuring that guy from Donkey Punch!) plays “some of Athens’ most spirited, least cliched punk,’ according to Flagpole writer Emerson Dameron. MOTORCADE (Nugi's Space) Formerly known as Thread, the band’ll still com bine the pump of '80s power pop with the flash of 70s glam. NAKATOMI PLAZA (Nuqis Space) This indie-punk group released Private Properly last year, drawing comparisons to Minor Threat and Boy Sets Fire. “OPEN MIC" (Bean'ry) Join in the fracas of open mic at the Bean'ry. 9 p.m. THOENIX DOWN (DT’s) Kane Roberts and Jim Peterik will bring you back to life with their strong songcraft. STRATA (40 Watt) Dark-eyed indie rock. S.T.U.N. (40 Wall) Mainstream rock for the mainstream in you. Take a seat near the back Near the beer. You know the drill. Some youngish guys, black t- shirts, leans, a scowl or two Still not sure what S T.U N. stands for. Acronyms are pretty lame, anyuey. You know that lousy goth-punk band AFI? Yeah, that stands tor A Fire Inside. Seriously. Man. that’s deep. YUGAMI (Caledonia) Raw. loud and sludgy. The young Athens trio— Matthew Ram. Emily Martin and Joel Hatmaker—bring out the Muppet- lovmg chunka-chunka. They released their debut disc Sparkle Motion back in late February Sunday. June 1 “BENNIGAN'S IRISH PARTY" (Benmgan’s) Every Sunday night this restaurant/bar on Alps hosts a local band from 9-11 p.m. PAPA FUNK (Last Call) The members of Papa Funk call what they do ‘pro gressive freak-funk fusion with a touch of rap and soul... with influences of Herbie Hancock, Primus, Allman Brothers, and The Greyboy All-stars ' Monday. June 2 “BE A STAR KARAOKE" (Spaar's) We really need to hear you sing “Brick House’ one more time. C'mon. lei's hear it. CAPTAIN SOULAPCAT (Last Call) This swingin' jam-blues quintet from Rome, GA has been knocking around for the past few years. Claiming influ ences from Santana to Paul Simon to The Funky Meters, the band mixes covers from those artists and adds in a healthy mix of its original hybrids. DELICIOUS (Tasty World) Tasty rock covers and originals. DIESECT (Tasty World) Could Ihis be the band who brings legitimacy back to metal? This ain't Andrew W.K., kids— Diesect's out to beat the heck out of music. Known as Sink-Nine before they moved down here last summer Irom upstate New York, the band's been through some lineup changes, and plans to lay down tracks for the upcoming Evolved\t\\s summer HIPPIE GONE WRONG (Tasty World) Florida rock—the boys have washed off all the patchouli and found a new sound JOHN PHILLIPS TRIANGLE (Tasty World) This local trio—John Lepley, Dave Budkovich and Wesley Irwin— calls its big rock sound “adrenaline injected rock served raw with a slice of aggression with a unique brand of hard rock with punk, metal and indie influ ences.' “LIVE JAZZ" (Compadres) This weekly series will leature all the jazziest acts that can be found in these parts. MIKE & MORGAN (Last Call) Tune into a soothing evening full of the acoustic stylings of “M & M" This duo performs a weekly gig with Captain Soularcat "OPEN TURNTABLE SHOWCASE” (Compadres) With DJ Crafty. Come in and sign up for a guest spot. 10 p.m. “SINGER-SONGWRITER NIGHT" (CT's) The weekly showcase features a variety of local talents. 10 p.m. “TRASH DISCO" (Boneshakers) DJ Big Woody keeps the beats Ilyin' to keep you up all mght. WHERE’S ANITA? (Ashford Manor) The long-running. Athens/ Comer- based acoustic folk rock project describes its music as 'soulful lyrics, gorgeous harmonies and sax to die for." Tuesday. June 3 “ABBY WEST KARAOKE" (Last Call) Belting out tunes like the life of your dog depended on it is a mighty fine way to spend an evening, a mighty fine way. Every week the gang gives away a DVD player, so make Ihe upgrade “BUFFETT TUESDAYS" (J R.’S Bait Shack) Live locals will pay tribute to the Parrot king all night. "GRATEFUL DEAD TUESDAY” (Compadres) Weekly “acoustic explo ration of The Grateful Dead" with Tom Crowley. HAZARD COUNTY GIRLS (Caledonia) Groucho Marx once said. Women should be obscene and not heard “ Well, these three young ladies from New Orleans, with their punkish garage rock, disagree. "Someone called us ’surly Sabbath,’ which isJairly accu rate." says guitarist Christy Kane "We’ve been doing well in New Orleans, opening for the Immortal Lee County Killers, Burning Brides, Harlow and Chicks On Speed." "HIP-HOP TUESDAYS" WITH DJ KILLACUT (Mean Mike’s) Mixing, scratching, and beat juggling of music from around Ihe world. 11 p.m. “Ml-UD PROJECT” (Element) Down tempo, dub. nu jazz and eclectic world groove. 549-5884. "OPEN MIC" (DT’s) This is your chance to shine, so bring a guitar and a strong constitution. Call 543-9276 for info. “SINGER-SONGWRITER NIGHT" (Boar’s Head) Hosted by Kip Jones. Booking 540-3084. THE STEWART MAYFIELD PRO JECT (Tasty World) Rock covers and originals “TUESDAY NIGHT JAZZ" (Athens Steam Co. Pub) Tonight, relax to the cool jazz grooves of Ihe Carl Lindberg 7 p.m. "WHEEL OF STEEL—TURNTABLE MADNESS” (Mean Mike's) Every Tuesday at 11 p.m. w/DJ KillaCut. Wednesday, June 4 “BATTLE OF THE BANDS: ROUND 1” (Last Call) Gammaman. Green Street Majority, Better Luck Next Time and Flutterklck face off in this round of competition. Call 353-8869 to get in on the action. “BLUEGRASS HAPPY HOUR" (Tasty World) Ranger Brad and the Range Rovers: Expect a blend of tra ditional sounds and new-grass experi mentation. 9 p.m. JETS TO BRAZIL (40 Watt) Blake Swarzenbach (Jawbreaker) fronts this literary, emotional rock groffp Their latest is Perfecting Loneliness. MARINO (DT's) Rock covers and orig inals. SPINDLE (Tasly World) Rock covers and originals. STATISTICS (40 Watt) Charts, graphs, numbers, guitars = Rock! SUNDOGS (No Where Bar) They say: “A No Depression rock 'n' roll band that takes its harmony driven cues Irom The Stones and The Band as well as contemporary groups like Son Volt and Beanland.* JOHN VANDERSLICE (40 Watt) Straight-ahead, hook-laden indie rock. VIRGIN BOX SET (Tasty World) Rock covers and originals. Chris Hassiotis & Chris McKay MONDAY STRAIGHT UP $2 Cosmopolitans, $2 Orange Kiss Martinis, $2 Paradise TUESDAY HAPPY HOUR TUESDAY Our Happy Hour Specials Last All Night Long! & BOTTLE SPECIALS All Bottles Under $50 Are Half Off WEDNESDAY LADIES NIGHT Champagne, Liquor, and Beer Specials For Ladies Onlv THURSDAY DRAFT NIGHT $2 Import Bass, Guinness, Newcastle & Terrapin Draft, Plus $1.75 Red Stripe Bottles DAILY ONE DOLLAR CHAMPAGNE HAPPY HOUR Athens' Premier Bar 429 E. 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