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ERIC HERNANDEZ
INTRODUCING ATHENS’ NEWEST TALENT
THE VIKING PROGRESS
Indie/Folk
Lineup: Patrick Morales backed by a rotating cast that often
includes Nathan Thompson. Influences: Neutral Milk Hotel,
Andrew Bird, Nickel Creek, Radiohead, The Beatles and Pink
Floyd
Patrick Morales launched this project while working in the
Bering Sea as a marine biologist in the commercial fishing
industry. "During my time out there," says Morales, "I started
writing a lot of songs specifically from the point of view of
people experiencing the end of the world and their reactions
to it. The name of the band is a combination of the names
of the two boats that I primarily wrote all the music on: The
Viking and The Progress. The experience was so dear to me that
I figured I'd pay homage to it with the present moniker." Now
safely back home in Athens, Morales is looking to solidify his
backing band and has plans to record some home demos before
booking more shows. Keep an eye on www.myspace.com/thevi-
kingprogress for updates.
Next show: Check website for details!
Michelle Gilzenrat
COP DOPE
Power-Violent ‘80s Hardcore
Lineup: Wesley Fritts, Al Danglis and Jon Lukus. Members
have also played with: Bird Flu, Backtalk, Subversivo, Dark
Meat and I Can't Believe It's Not Better. Influences: Depravity,
the human condition
I was really bummed to discover that Cop Dope had a
MySpace. Basically, more sellout bullshit from the local punk
scene: opportunistic pop music for beautiful people. I'm just
playin', y'all: noise-drenched grindcore from gravel-voiced nice
guy Wesley Fritts, goofy-looking Greek drummer Al Danglis .
(known for being the saxophone player in Dark Meat who
can't keep a shirt on) and loop-abusing guitarist John Lukus.
Initially called Hurricane Asshole,
they opted for the triple-entendre
moniker Cop Dope and are better for
it. I saw them play at Flicker, and I
have to say, they are blazing a trail
yet uncharted in Athens hardcore.
Their album is in the mixing stage
and should be released soon on
Steve Miller's awesome tape label
Hail Shitar. There should also be a
split release with BackTalk out before
then. Full disclosure: I play in Dark
Meat with Al, but that doesn't mean I
like him. The incriminating evidence
can be found at www.myspace.com/
copdope706. [Jeff Tobias]
Next show: Tuesday, Oct. 20 @
Caledonia Lounge
TREEDOM!
Funk/Psychedelic/Progressive
Lineup: Travis Dorsey, Brent
Ducote, Taylor Lorio and Chad
Danklef. Influences: Pink Floyd, The
Meters and Phish
Although Athens is never in short supply of funky jam
bands, the demand has also yet to waver. Treedom! is the new
est addition to that scene and is quickly becoming a staple
act at No Where Bar. While the name Treedom! is relatively
new, the band has a good bit of experience behind it. Ducote
and Danklef have collaborated since their high school days,
and this foursome first came together back in 2007 under the
name The Green Room (which would have become confusing,
considering the new local venue of the same name). The band
released its first studio recordings in 2008, but only made its
debut in the Flagpole live music Calendar this summer. A new
EP and a new website are in the works, but you can find some
early demos at www.myspace.com/thetreedomband.
Next show: Friday, Oct. 16 @ Rye Bar
ANDY ERICKSON
R&B/Soul/Rock
Lineup: Andy Erickson. Influences: Stevie Wonder, Prince,
Allman Brothers, Derek Trucks, Otis Redding, Michael Jackson,
Patty Griffin and Jimi Hendrix
Drawing equally from Southern rock and Motown, 19-year-
old Andy Erickson has been playing music for about four years
now. Considering his age, he's already mastered a great num
ber of instruments. On his latest recording, the self-produced
Andrew Kahrs Erickson I, he mans the guitar, bass, keys, percus
sion, trumpet and vocals (although not all at once... for that,
see the Matt Kurz One record review on p. 18). Erickson studies
music composition at UGA and says he is "constantly writing
and recording new music," and loves to experiment
with new sounds and ideas. Erickson is also quick
to acknowledge the musician that has influenced
him the most: "If there was no Stevie Wonder," he
declares on www.myspace.com/andyericksonsmusic,
"my world would stop spinning."
Next show: Wednesday, Sept. 16 @ Rye Bar
BANG-UTOT
Rock/Punk/Pop
Lineup: Dan Gold, Rob LeBer and Marshall
Yarbrough. Members have also played with: Fashion
Knee High, Stegosaurus and Nero + the Burning
Violins. Influences: Bo Diddley, Velvet Underground
Hello and goodbye, Bang-Utot. We hardly knew
ye. On Sept. 11 this new local trio will celebrate its
album release. Four days later, Marshall Yarbrough
is taking off for Germany for a year, so his various
bands will be temporarily on hiatus. "As such," says
Yarbrough, "the September 11 show will be the last for this
permutation of Bang-Utot. Afterwards Rob and Dan will take it
in some new direction." So, the release show will also serve as
the band's farewell (for a year) show, and related bands Fashion
Knee High, Stegosaurus and Nero will also be on the bill, with
the list two bands celebrating simultaneous CD releases as well.
Next show: Friday, Sept. 11 @ Go Bar
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