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40 Watt Club
9 p.m. $5 (21+),S7 (18+). www.40watt
com
CHRISSAKES Local hardcore band
with haunting, brooding guitar riffs
underneath explosive, screaming
vocals.
DESCENDER Brooklyn metal band
with dirty drop*D power chords and
shouting vocals.
KAMI A breezy take on straight-ahead
‘60s garage rock, brightened by
swoon-worthy harmonies and a pop
sensibility.
THE JACK BURTON Local punk band
featuring former members of depart
ed Athens faves like Hunter-Gatherer,
Let's Surf! and Exit 86.
Alibi
9 p.m. FREE! 706-456-0840
RIDE, ROCK, & ROLL Southern
rock with local guitarist Avery Dylan
guesting.
Allen's Bar & Grill
9 p.m. FREE! wwwallensbarandgrill.
com
LEAVING COUNTRIES Warm, invit
ing folk rock from here in Athens.
The trio’s On the Journey EP features
tender violin, aching harmonica and
melodic acoustic guitars.
Broad Street Bar & Grill
10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-5187
REDSTONE RAMBLERS Country
and old time bluegrass originals
and covers. This local three-piece
features members of Samurai Trout
Performing every Friday!
Caledonia Lounge
10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.cale-
donialounge.com
APOB Setf-prociaimed “un-punk’
band based out of Lilburn, GA influ
enced by punk, ska, rock, hip-hop
and metai. The name is pronounced
“Eh-Pahb.“
GUFF This non-stop local punk
quarters style harkens back to the
Lookout Records sound of about a
decade-and-a-half ago, with a sense
. of fun amid the noise. " •
WRIST BANDITS Energetic new
teen-pop-punk trio rocking out in
the vein of Millencolin or NOFX.-
Club Chrome
10 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/club-
chromeathens
JOE OLDS AND THE SMOKIN’ JOE
BAND A joint product of the Atlanta
and Nashville music scenes, Joe
Olds and his band perform country
that knows how to rock.
Fat Daddy’s
9 p.m. myspace.com/athensfatdaddys
HAMMERSTAT Formerly known as
The Rustlers, this Statham group of
fers blues-heavy Southern rock.
Ricker Theatre & Bar
8:30 p.m. FREE! myspace.com/
flickerbar
GRACIOUS CALAMITY Upbeat and
light acoustic sounds with the added
bonus of gorgeous harmonies from
the two female vocalists.
GREEN GERRY Particularly dreamlike
and subtly electronic local artist.
OWLBEAR Solo acoustic singer/
songwriter based here in Athens
whose plaintive vote is reminiscent
of Jeff Mangumls." .
TINY TORNADOES This
Massachusetts group varies wildly
from song to song, with a sound
swinging between that of The Dirty
Projectors, SL Vincent, Neko Case,
and Akron/Family.
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The Globe
10:30 p.m. 706-353-4721
MELVIN MATHURIN ft FRIENDS
This sax-piano-bass-drums quarter.
plays jazz essentials and original
pieces. Featuring Mathurin on
sax, Mitch Rothstein on piano,
James Goodharid on bass and Ben
Williams on drums.
Gnat's Landing
6 p.m. FREE! www.gnatslanding.net
BROS. MARLER Brothers Drew and
Daniel Marler are currently con
centrating on bringing their brand
of Neil Young/Elliot Smith/Allman
Bros.-influenced music to the people
' as an acoustic duo.
Go Bar
11 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar
IMMUZIKATION Celebrated local DJ
Alfredo Lapuz Jr., also known for
his over-the-top Daft Punk tribute
act, mashes up high-energy electro
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RESIDENT PATIENT Experimental
electro-pop quartet from Athens that
blends haunting, atmospheric vocals
with inventive instrumentation.
Little Kings Shuffle Club
10 p.m. FREE! myspace.com/littlek-
ingsshuffleclub
DJ MAHOGANY Freaky funk, sultry
soul, righteous R&B, and a whole
lotta unexpected faves as DJ
Mahogany dips into his enormous
bag of goodies from the *60s, 70s
and‘80s.
The Melting Point
8 p.m. $20 (adv.), $25 (door), www.
meltingpointathens.com*
HOLMAN AUTRY BAND Fans of
Southern rock icons like Lynyrd
Skynyrd and The Allman Brothers
will love Holman Autry Band's rowdy
rock and roll.
The Office Lounge
6 p.m. FREE! 706-546-8209
GERIAOKE Karaoke geared toward the
geriatric crowd!
Rye Bar
10 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryeba-
rathens
AGAINST ALL ODDS Aggressive
alternative rock band based in
Danielsville, GA.
LOST HERITAGE Local prog metal
band plays blazing riffs and power
ballads.
SHOOTOUT THE STARS Old-school
pop-punk trio, like Blink used to
make it.
Tasty World Uptown
10 p.m. FREE! www.tastyworld.net
B-SIDE REVOLUTION Local piano
pop-rock fronted by Kyle Rogers.
Terrapin Beer Co.
5:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com
JON RONIGER Expertly played
acoustic guitar and deeply personal
lyrics make Jon Roniger’s folk music
a standout in a crowded field.
Wild Wing Caf6
9 p.m. FREE! www.wildwingcafe.com
ZACH FOWLER ft THE
ESSENTIALS Alt-country rock
group from Columbia. SC plays
melody-driven tunes but at the same
time explores a jammier sound with
funky, freestyle bass and guitar.
WUGA91.7FM
4 p.m. FREE! www.wuga.org •
"ITS FRIDAY I” Tha Border LIom
will perform on the local radio sta
tion^ weekly program. University
Cable Channel 15 will also broad
cast the show.
Saturday 1
40 Watt Club
I p.m. $10, FREE! (ages 8 & under).
www.girlsrockathens.org
GIRLS’ ROCK CAMP ATHENS
SHOWCASE The girls show off the
rock skills they honed during camp.
All proceeds benefit GRCA.
10 p.m. $10 (adv). www.40watt.com*
HARVEY MILK Local sludge metal
gods..
TORCHE Steve Brooks (guitar/vocals)
and Juan Montoya (guitar) were
graduates of cult favorite Floor,
and formed Torche with drummer
Rick Smith (ex-Tyranny of Shaw)
and bassist Jon Nunez. The Miami
band challenges your eardrums with
heavy, boundless Stoner pop-metal.
See story on p. 12.
Alibi
9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010
ALBATROSS Local band plays classic
rock and alternative rock covers.
Athens Farmers Market
8 a.m. FREE! wwwathensfarmersmar-
ketnet
ARTIE BALL SWING BAND A full
outfit of local jazz bigwigs plays
the traditional dance numbers with
gusto. Original swing-style tunes
sneak Into the mix as well, and they
stand well next to the classics.
10 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmers-
market.net
CLAIRE CAMPBELL Solo per
formance from one of Hope for
Agoldensummeris lead singers.
Caledonia Lounge
10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). caledonia-
lounge.com
THE MODERN SOCIETY Atlanta
rockers that take cues from bands
like the Foo Fighters.
RADIOLUCENT Local band
Radiolucent falls somewhere be
tween bluesy Southern rock and the
poppier side of alt-country.
JOSH ROBERTS South Carolina-
based indie rock with an Americana
vibe.
Club Chrome
10 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/club-
■ chromeathens
GEORGIA WHISKEY Athens locals
know their way around bluesy
Southern rock.
Farm 255
II p.m. FRE0www.farm255.com
BUBBLY MOMMY GUN Raucous
psychedelic explorations led by
members of The Lickity-Splits and
Ice Cream Socialists. <
MOUSER Colby Carter (vocals, guitar)
and his expanding gang of backing
musicians play efficient and exuber
ant garage-pop songs that suggest a
willingness to experiment, working
through noise jams to find the ag
gressive pop hiding behind.
WHAT CHEER? BRIGADE A
25-piece horn band that runs the
gamut from European marches (like
Hawk and a Hacksaw) to stranger
modes. See Calendar Pick on p. 19.
Fat Daddy’s
9 p.m. www.myspace.com/athensfat-
daddys
3RD CRUStf Atlanta band that sounds*
like a cross between Nickelback and
Bon Jovi.
Ricker Theatre & Bar
Georgia Theatre Benefit. 8:30 p.m. $5.
myspace.com/llickerbar
BETSY FRANCK Soulful, brassy
Southern rock and country songs *
rooted in tradition, but with a mod
em sensibility.
JAY GONZALES Recently taking
over as keyboardist for the Drive-By
Truckers, Jay plays the kind of tunes
you’d expect from a member of that
well established band.
HELEN, DODGE Local Americana
act featuring Neal Canup, Mark
Cunningham, Roger Alan Wade
and Corey Holland performing both
original music and obscure covers.
PAUL MCHUGH Longtime musician
who spends most of his time on
stage fronting Mother Jackson, the
hard-charging, 70s-sounding rock
and roll band, or his new swampy
blues project Sweetbox.
JOSH STACKS Former member of
Bloodkin and Tishamingo perform
ing solo.
TENT CITY This local four-piece fuses
elements of jazz, funk, blues and
world music. The band says, “Come
prepared to boogie!’
YOUNG GOODMAN BROWN North
Georgia folk troubadour with infi
nitely catchy songs.
The Globe
9 p.m. 706-353-4721
COSMIC CHARLIE Ift time once
again to celebrate Jerry Garcia^
birthday with this local Grateful Dead
cover band. Tonight will feature two
intimate sets: one electric and one
acoustic. Tonight also marks Cosmic
Charlies 10-year anniversary!
Gnat’s Landing
6 p.m. FREE! 706-850-5858
RYAN HORN AND RUSS PALMER
This acoustic duo plays Southern
rock with island flair.
Go Bar
8:30 p.m. FREE! www.rnyspace.cdm/
gobar
HARP UNSTRUNG This local act
gives melodic alternative rock a
bluesy, Southern twist.
10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar
"LATE NITE DISCO” The house
dee jay and occasional special
guests spin a cool mix of disco, .rew
wave and modern dance tunes for a
sweaty and energetic closing-time
crowd. Dance party begins after the
live music every Saturday.
Harry Bissett’s Bayou
Grill
8-10:30 p.m. FREE! 706-552-1193
THE HEALERS Local bona fide hard
core blues band recently re-formed
with its original ‘90s lineup: Donny
Ray Simonds. John Straw, John
Davis, Jimmy Bolman and Steve
Harding.
Little Kings Shuffle Club
9 p.m.-2 am. FREE! myspace.com/
I ittlekingsshuff ieclub
» MUDCAT Swingin' Atlanta blues band
that takes cues from famous blues-
men like BB King.
The Melting Point
9 p.m. $6 (adv), $8 (door), $5 (with
UGA ID), meltingpointathens.com*
THE MOVING IN STEREO BAND
'80s dance party hosted by this
high-energy retro band.
The Office Lounge
-8 p.m. 706-546-8209
THE R.I.B.S. With energetic
Southern and classic rock originals
and covers, this band hopes to “in
spire redneck behavior.*
Rye Bar
10 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryeba-
rathens
FUNK CITY Tent City and Lassiez
Funk collaborate for a funk project
worthy of George Clinton himself.
Tasty World Uptown
10 p.m. $5. www.tastyworid.net
SERENATA ORCHESTRA Playing
- merengue music so you can get your
dance on.
Wild Wing Caf6
10 p.m. FREE! www.wildwingcafe.com
ELECTRIK EELZ Veteran Athens
musicians play party rock, pop, funk
and blue-eyed soul classics.
Sunday 2
Calvary Chapel
7 p.m. FREE! -.vww.cilvaryathens.com
CAROUNA STORY Christian folk/
Americana that sounds like Neko
Case singing gospel.
JOY WHITLOCK Christian rocker
plays hard-driving gospel.
Jot 'Em Down Country
Store & BBQ
5 p.m. FREE! 706-549-2U0
90 ACRE FARM This acoustic trio
plays traditional rock.
Square One Restaurant
and Bar
1-4 p.m. FREE! www.squareonefishco.
com
SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH Rotating
• local jazz artists play on the patio.
Montoy 3
Cin6 Barcaf6
6-8:30 p.m. FREE! wwwathenscine.
com
OPEN JAZZ JAM CaHing all jazz
musicians. Now you can join local
jazz group Sonny Got Blue every
Monday for an open mic jam.
Fat Daddy's
9 p.m. www.myspace.com/athensfat-
daddys
HELEN, DODGE Local Americana act
performing both original music and
obscure covers.
Ricker Theatre & Bar
8:30 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/
flickerbar
FUCKER 2-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
BASH! Happy Birthday Flicker!
Tonighfls celebratory show fea
tures short solo sets from Don
Chambers, Madeline, Thayer
Sarrano. Shauna Greeson and
moreTBA!
Half Moon F>ub
11 p.m. FREE! 706-208-9712
THE PRIDE Local musician Lon
Martin creates experimental melo
dies using synth, samples and noise.
Square One Restaurant
and Bar
8-10 p.m. FREE! www.squareon-
efishco.com
MOSES JAMMOUL Local artist does
acoustic originals and covers.
Tasty World Uptown
10 p.m. $5. www.tastyworld.net
BANG-UTOT Members of
Stegosaurus mix things up with this
new side project.
THE CUBISTS Augusta psych-shoe-
gaze band in the vein of My Bloody
Valentine.
REPTAR This up-and-coming local
quartet sounds like the result of
Animal Collective and Talking Heads
teaming up to travel back in time
and fight Napoleon. Dance shoes
recommended.
SOAPBAR Local group plays diverse
alt-rock informed by its folk peers.
Tuesday 4
Buffalo’s Southwest
Caf6
7 p.m. $3.706-613-8178
TANGO AND LATIN DANCE NIGHT
The Argentine Tango Club hosts this
night of tango, salsa, cha cha, rumba
and merengue.
Caledonia Lounge
9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7(18+). www.
caledonialounge.com
BEFORE THE SOLSTICE Heavy
alt-rock trio whose weight lies in its
social and political views.
SHINING THROUGH Radio-friendly
modern alternative act with vocals-
centered songs.
SHOOTOUT THE STARS Old-school
pop-punk trio, like Blink used to
make it.
WOLFGANG WILD Local indie rock
ers that revel in atonality and a dirty
guitar sound
Farm 255
11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com
DAN NETTLES Celebrated local jazz
musician known for his work front
ing Kenosha Kid.
Fat Daddy’s
10 p.m. FREE! 706-353-0241
KARAOKE Huge karaoke dance party
hosted by Lynn every Tuesday.
Lucky Dawg Billiards
7 p.m. 706-354-7829
HONKYTONK DAREDEVILS
Southern rock delivered with outlaw
country style.
The Melting Point
7 p.m. $3. www.meltingpointathens.
com*
THE INCORRIGIBLE STRING
BAND Self-described as ‘hardcore
bluegrass,' this band takes the
darkness and attitude of hardcore
and combines them with bluegrass
instrumentation.
No Where Bar
10 p.m. $2. 706-546-4742
ASHUTTO MIRRA This alternative
rock quartet features members of
alterna-soul group The Revival.
Rye Bar
10 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryeba-
rathens
LATE NIGHT KILLERS Lo-fi garage
punk/metal.
TEENAGE EYES Black Lips-style
garage rock.
Square One Restaurant
and Bar
8-11 p.m. FREE! www.squareon-
efishco.com
ROBBY WELLS Vocalist for the
Savannah-based jam band Mellow
Motion plays a solo acoustic set.
Tasty World Uptown
10 p.m. www.tastyworld.net
ERINA’S BIRTHDAY BASH Come
celebrate Erina's birthday with
performances from Empire Down,
Marissa Skolky and Touch!
Wild Wing Caf6
10 p.m. FREE! www.wildwingcafe.com
KARAOKE Every Tuesday night at
the downtown wing chain's upstairs
space.
Wednesdays
Fat Daddy’s
10 p.m.-1 a.m. FREE! 706-353-0241
OPEN MIC Every Wednesday featur-
• ing Avery Dylan.
Harry Bissett’s Bayou
Grill
8-10:30 p.m. FREE! 706-552-1193
GRAINS OF SAND This cover band
performs classic Motown, soul and
R&B hits from the '60s and 70s.
Jot ‘Em Down Country
Store & BBQ
BilPs Surprise Birthday Party! 3 p.m.
FREE! 706-549-2110
KEN WILL MORTON Athens own
Ken Will Morton is an engaging and