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PHOLKSINGER JOSH New on the
Athens scene. Josh Rosenstein just
released the album Southern Dirt,
and ‘it's a gangsta folk’ explosion
with talkin' blues, poetry, political
songs, love songs and rampant har
monica/kazoo solos.* he says
Georgia Theatre
www georgiatheatre com. $22 (ad
vance), $25 (doors). 9 pm.
DISCO BISCUITS This innovative jam
band integrates electronics into its
progressive sound See p 33.
The Globe
FREE! 10 p.m.
PANCHO MAGIC Athens four-piece
that dabbles in country, rock and
pop with lyrics thal sing ol heartache
and healing
706-353-4721. FREE! 10 p m
RED WORLD GREEN WORLO
Expect the gentle strum o! guitar and
ukelele strings paired with melodic
harmonies Irom this local band
Gnat’s Landing
www gnats landing, net. FREE! 7 30 pm.
JOSH TAYLOR Josh Taylor plays a
set of his songs, and a few choice
rock covers at the Baxter Street
seafood shack, backed by some
buddies
Go Bar
www.myspace.com/gobar 10 p m
ANDY FROM DENVER Andy
Gonzalez (M Coast. ex-Of Montreal,
etc.) debuted his new act Andy From
Denver about a month ago. What to
expect 7 Tuneful, unobtrusive pop
songs augmented by electro beats
FRUIT MACHINE Rowdy, angular
garage rock from Florida enhanced
by a woman's touch—a fierce front-
woman that belts out lyrics in be
tween taking drags off her cigarette
Rock and roll.
THE NEW SOUND OF NUMBERS
Hannah Jones' band includes nu
merous E6 luminaries, and delivers
quirky, driving rhythms with an op
timistic post-punk feel Kind of like
The Raincoats or The Shaggs with
Grace Jones helping out on vocals.
Liberty Seeds is the debut album
J.R.'s Baitshack
FREE! 11:30pm
JOHN AND BRETT STRICKLAND
Lullwater frontman John Strickland
and songwriter Brett Strickland (no
relation) perform an acoustic set of
guitar covers and originals
Little Kings
Book Release Party 8 p.m.
DARRELL KINSEY SR. Performing
on the piano in conjuction with son
Darrell Kinsey's book release party
for Torsino. a book of poetry.
DANIEL GOLD No information avail
able.
KILROY Vocalist/guitarist Mike
Perkins, vocalist/guitarist Keven
Gilbert, bassist Shannon Rupp and
drummer Brent Grimes play country-
ish rock tunes that veer into classic
rock and touch on rougher garage
territory.
www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffle-
club FREE! 5 30-7:30 p.m
CHRISTOPHER HENDERSON
Singer-songwriter Christopher
Henderson playyan intimate set
of originals every Saturday Expect
occasional guest appearances. No
cover. Free sample CDs available at
Little Kings and Manhattan.
The Melting Point
www meltingpointathens.com $8
(adv.)/$10 (door).
THE HIGHBALLS Put on your bangle
bracelets and tuck in those shoul
der pads! Athens music vets The
Highballs will perform a totally awe
some set of '80s dance hits.
Rye Bar
www myspace com/ryebarathens.
FREE! 10 pm.
FESTER HAGWOOD’S KING
COTTON BAND Local songwriter
Fester Hagwood leads this local
Americana band with his soulful,
raspy whispers, sounding like a
Southern Jacob Dylan with added
twang
Tasty World
wwwtastyworld.net $5 10 p.m
BAND MARINO Band Marino is a
five-piece from Florida that recently
released the album The Sea & the
Beast, an unexpectedly layered,
buoyant and intriguing collection
ol generic indie rock. Also playing
an in-store at School Kids Records
today at 5 p.m.
BAUMER Pop rock band with
electronic flourishes from South
Carolina Part of the Eyeball Records
Awareness Tour.
NOISES 10 Gorgeous Jeff Buckley-
esque vocals lead this shimmering
indie pop band from Charlotte
Terrapin Beer Co.
www terrapmbeer com Call for prices.
5pm
TIM ENGLISH No information avail
able
Wild Wing Cafe
www wildwmgcafe com FREE' 10 p m
LULLWATER John Strickland (guitar,
vocals). Nick Thomas (drums) Will
Manelos (guitar) and Rob Smith
(bass) play classic and recent rock
covers, peppering their set of mostly
covers with original songs
DJ & DANCING
Go Bar
www myspace com/gobar FREE' 11
p.m.
“LATE NITE DISCO” The house
deejay and occasional special
guests spin a cool mix of disco, New
Wave and modern dance tunes lor a
sweaty and energetic closing-time
crowd Every Saturday
Memorial Park
wwwathenstolk org $6; under age 18.
FREE'8-11 p.m
CONTRA DANCE (Pink Admin Bldg)
Experience old-time contra dance
presented by the Athens Folk Music
and Dance Society with live music
and calling No experience neces
sary. no partner needed' FREE' les
son at 7 30 pm
Rumor
www.rumorathens.com. FREE! 11 pm.
DJ RX Rumor's house deejay delivers
his own original mixes of current
pop and dance with accents ranging
from old-school grooves to various
country hits.
Tasty World Upstairs
www.tastyworld.net. Price varies. 11
p.m.
DJ DIAMOND Spinning the tunes
for the weekly Latin dancing night
upstairs at Tasty World
Sunday
April 20
EVENTS
Brick House Studio
www lamarwood.com. FREE! 1-7 p.m.
“FROM ASIA TO ATHENS" Open
gallery hours lor "From Asia to
Athens* featuring new paintings
by Dave Jenkins and video by Dan
Aguar.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 25 & SATURDAY, APRIL 26
UGA / Athent Twilight Jorz Fetffyol Weekend with TT”
PRIME TIME JAZZ |
Join the house band as they jam along
with festival participants & local musicians
Tickets $8 oav. • $10 at the door
FRIDAY, MAY 2
GRIFFIN HOUSE
with
SONS OF WILLIAM and
BAIN MATTOX (solo)
Cinco de Mayo Celebration with
a special acoustic show by
RANDALL
BRAMBLETT
A Benefit for YWCO!
Tickets $25 adv. • $28 at the door
point
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UPCOMING EVENTS
FRIDAY, APRIL 18
Athens Regional Foundation
Classic Benefit Concert featuring
THE DIRK
HOWELL BAND
Spedol VIP Tobies Available
Tickets $15 odv. • $20 at the door
All doors at 6pm and all shows 18 + up.
Mention this ad for 2 for 1 admission!
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m TREY WRIGHT TRIO
April 24
SQUAT
($5 adv. • $8 door)
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Spring Bluegrass Series
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April 15
WAITIN' ON PARTS
April 22
NORTH GEORGIA
BLUEGRASS BAND
April 29
KURT McCUMBER A
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WEDNESDAY BLUES
LOCAL. MOtOMAL A NATIONAL BUMS ACTS IVBtY WtDMISOAY
MUSIC S-11PM • $5 AT THE DOOR
A NIGHT OP BUD, BOURBON A BLUES WITH
SPECIALS & GIVEAWAYS AU NIGHT!
April 16 • MIKE WATSON BAND
April 23 - BLUE RHYTHM BAND
April 30 -DEJELEGG&
MAD WHISKEY GRIN
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SUNDAY, APRIL 20
Popcorm Music Series for Kids featuring
LUNCH MONEY \
& GEORGE THE STORYTELLER
Special Kids Menu
Doors 3pm • Music 4:30-6pm
Tickets $5 adults * $7.50 kids
THURSDAY, MAY 1
Thursday Night Jazz Series
National Spotlight with
THE BAD PLUS
Tickets $18 adv. • $20 at the door
SATURDAY, MAY 3
JOSH RITTER
INGRID MICHAELSON
rickets $15 adv. • $18 ol the door
THURSDAY, APRIL 17
****' •“ UGA Music Business Program
presents their 3rd Annual student-
run record label showcase with
BLUE FLASHING LIGHT
i PONDEROSA • GIFT HORSE
\ OLYMPUS MANS
\ JOSH FLETCHER &
\ 6 SHOT ROMANCE
\ BEYOND TOMORROW
\ THE CUBS • ROCKINWOOD
1 Doors ot 4pm • Bands from 5-7pm
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\ of 7:15pm • Both events ore FREE,
V AIL AGES and open to the public ,
SATURDAY, APRIL 19
80s Dance Party with > r
THE HIGHBALLS
Welcome UGA MBA Alumni!
Tickets $8 adv. • $10 ot the door
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