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CONCERTS ON THE.LAWN
July 27th, 2009
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August 24th, 2009
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Athens/UGA Schedule
12 Round Trips Daily
$45/Person, One Way
Children Under 10 Ride Free PER Paying Adult
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OUR MUSIC EDITOR'S WEEKLY PICKS
The Thirsties: This
Columbia, SC rock band,
which takes its cues from
groups like R.E.M. and
Guided by Voices, has a
brand-new EP coming out
next month called Green in
Their Prime. The title track
is a fun, driving number
with ringing guitars and
a catchy hook that would
have charted highly on
alternative radio about
15 years ago, landing
somewhere between bands
like Cake and They Might
Be Giants, although not
quite as qukky as either.
The song's music video
features the band as toy
green soldiers, and you
can watch it now at www.
flagpole.com. If you aren't
familiar with The Thirsties
but dig their influences,
there's added incentive for Brian Smith of The Gold Party
you to attend the show
as Guided by Voices cover band uuided by
Stewart is also on the bill. They'll be joined
by locals Th^Starter Kits and Minor Birds.
(Caledonia Lounge, Friday 24)
American Cheeseburger: This is an exciting
show for local thrash hardcore group American
Cheeseburger! The band recently recruited
Jeff Rapier, of mind-blowing local metal band
The Dumps, as its new singer. He'll be making
his debut at the front of the stage tonight!
This is also a great chance to hear Atlanta-
based hardcore act Bukkake Boys, which will
be releasing a split record with American
Cheeseburger in the near future. Also on the
bill are Mammoth Grinder and Hatred Surge,
both from Texas. Ear plugs recommended. (Go
Bar, Friday 24)
their band The Gold Party sounds like. Joined
by multi-instrumentalist and committed anglo-
phile Brian Smith (ex-U.S.S.R.), The Gold Party
debuted at AthFest this year nailing covers
by Depeche Mode and Orchestral Manoeuvres
in the Dark and playing original numbers that
may as well have been written by either of
those two acts. It's danceable, synth-drive and
a pure delight for fans of new wave. The Gold
Party will be joined by Flash to Bang Time,
Tunabunny and more for Randy Beverley's
birthday party tribute show. Check out
Threats and Promises for more details on the
evening's festivities! A portion of the door
proceeds will benefit Nugi's Space. (40 Watt
Club, Saturday 25)
Michelle Gilzenrat music@flagpole.com
Shred Fest: Gentlemen, prepare your axes.
The 283 Bar will host a night of killer riffs
and licks with this freestyle, live solo guitar
contest. There will be two Marshall stacks
onstage, and contestants will have two min
utes to wail on their six-string, followed by
a critique by the bar's panel of judges. "The
finalists will go head-to-head a la 'Crossroads,'"
says 283 owner Dan Speeder. As if that wasn't
enough shredding for one night, the contest
will be followed by a set by Metallica cover
band and recent Flagpole Awards presenters
Pastor of Muppets. If you'd like to participate
in Shred Fest, send an email to Speeder at
the283bar@gmail.com, and he'll pass along
all the details. This show is free and starts at
"10:30 p.m. (283 Bar, Saturday 25)
Y The Gold Party: If you remember singer
Benji Barton's former band Boulevard and
you're familiar with Dan Gelleris many projects
(I Am the World Trade Center, Ruby Isle, Twin
Powers), then you can probably guess what
Have you been looking for a primer on the
current Athens music scene? Check out the
brand-new compilation entitled Ear to the
Ground: Athens'. The track listing was curated
by Flagpole and offers a diverse sample of local
talent—from metal to folk and beyond. It
features songs by Lazer/Wulf, Liz Durrett, Of
Montreal, Dead Confederate, Pegasuses-XL,
The Corduroy Road and 10 others! It's totally
free to download and available exclusively
online at the Limewire store (www.store.
limewire.com). Let that be your soundtrack as
you head to these exciting shows!
Amo Joy!: It's time to create a new playlist on
your iPod—in between your work-out mix and
your soundtrack for the road, you can file Amo
Joy! under "Songs to Skip To." Get these play
ful, toy-orchestrated numbers in your earbuds
and you'll be bouncing and bounding through
cotton candy clouds with glee. Even if the
lyrics are surprisingly dark at times, Amo Joy!
(pronounced "ae-moe") writes melodies for fair
rides, circuses and petting
zoos. The band's brand-
new record, The Sane
Design, is due out next
week but will be available
at the show. Syd Barrett
would approve. This show
is B.Y.O.K. (bring your own
kazoo). (Flicker Theatre,
Thursday 23)
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CHARLES-RYAN BARBER