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The Judies: Hey David Bowie fans: please
see this band, especially if you're into the
Hunky Dory or maybe Ziggy Stardust era stuff.
Some of The Judies' new songs remind me a
bit of Spacehog as well...Either way, their
tunes have a theatrical swagger to them, with
beautifully arranged melodies and a wonder
fully charismatic frontman in Warren Ullom.
I just hope they don't face any backlash with
their latest tune called "You're So Gay." It's
really a delightful track, but with that new ad
campaign discouraging the pejorative use of
the word "gay..." Well, on second thought,
the delivery of the athematic chorus "baby,
you're so gay!" is sung with such
earnest enthusiasm that it could
only be interpreted as celebra
tion rather than insult. This
show is part of Athens Habitat
for Humanity's 21st Birthday
Party. There will be cake. (Tasty
World, Saturday 8)
Incatepec: Nothing says sum
mer heat to me like a night of
steamy salsa! Locally based
Incatepec will start the party at
9 p.m. with a set of jazz-infused
traditional tunes from Cuba and
South America. Incatepec got
its start in town playing com
munity events, restaurants and
schools, and it's been exciting
seeing this eclectic group branch
out into more traditional music
venues. We're so lucky to have
them here! They'll be followed
by Latin Mix which, as the'name
suggests, features band members
from across Central and South America and
offers a unique blend of music from across the
continent. The usual Saturday Night Disco will
follow. (Go Bar, Saturday 8)
blow it out with RZA...We want to blend the
crowds and open peoples' minds... give every
one a chance to influence each other." The
lineup is more heavy on the hip-hop side, with
acclaimed battle rapper Bear, Southern rap/
> Rock and Rap Mayhem:
The folks at local music con
glomerate TNEB-RCP put this
show together with the hope
of "opening minds" and bring
ing fans of disparate genres Molly
together. "Some of the best
shows I had ever seen was in the early- to
mid-'90s before the segregation of sound," says
TNEB-RCP main man Nolan A. Terrebonne III,
"when you could see Rage Against the Machine
alternative crossover artist Big John Bourbon,
DJ Killacut, rising star Molly and thunderous
hard rock act Stone Thrower filling out the bill.
(Caledonia Lounge, Friday 7)
There's just a couple weeks of summer left
before school begins for many Athenians, so
let's live it up before we have to buckle down.
Don Chambers: If you've never seen this
local treasure play his bluesy
dirt road folk, you'll have at
least four chances to make
things right as he takes up
residency at Farm 255, play
ing every Thursday in August.
"These shows are workshop-like
in approach," says Chambers,
"with some new songs, covers,
guest players and a general
off-the-cuff-let's-either-make-
mountains-move-or-wreck-the-
train" approach. This is a solo
residency, but it sounds like
members of his band GOAT may
drop in occasionally. (Farm 255,
Thursdays)
OUR MUSIC EDITOR'S WEEKLY PICKS
Miwa Gemini: Miwa gets compared to Bjork a
lot, but I think it's just because of her cute,
slight accent more than her songwriting style.
The Japanese-American performer, based in
New York City, actually draws more from Patsy
Cline or even Tom Waits for inspiration, with
lonesome tales of heartache that are both
haunting and beautiful, performed on guitar,
mandolin, banjo or piano. Even when the
themes are dark, there is a sweetness about
her demeanor and tone that is especially
charming. Also of note, Miwa did some record
ing here in Athens a few years back at The
Bakery! (Farm 255, Sunday 9)
Randall Bramblett: Widely respected Athens
staple and recent AthFest headliner Randall
Bramblett is a master of funky blues and soul.
But even if that isn't your cup of tea, it's
worth it just to drive out to Watkinsville to
enjoy the laid back vibe of Ashford Manor's
concerts on the lawn. Where else in town
can you kick back with a picnic and soak up
the rays while enjoying feel good music? It'll
cure your case of the Mondays, that's for sure.
(Ashford Manor, Monday 10)
The Nashvillain Family Band: What do you
mean you haven't been to The Melting Point
on a Tuesday night yet? The venue's blue-
grass series features a surprisingly diverse
array of Americana performed out on the cozy
patio, and it's only $3 to get in. This week is
a perfect opportunity to swing by with fhe
Nashvillain Family Band headlining. This group
has been described as "country music for punk
rockers," and while the fiddle/mandolin/banjo
melodies are deceivingly rustic, the lyrics
(delivered so sweetly) are raw, aggressive and
occasionally humorous, too—should be a lot
of fun. (Melting Point, Tuesday 11)
Michelle Gilzenrat music@llagpole.com
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