About Flagpole. (Athens, Ga.) 1987-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 16, 2011)
LIVE MUSIC Tuesday 15 Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p m $6 (21 f), $8 (180 www. caledonialcunge com BIGFOOT Howling indie classic rock as intriguing as it is difficult lo pin down. This Athens group mixes Tom Petty guitar solos with Captain Beethearl strangeness. GRANT PARKER AND THE VAMPIRE GUMSHOES Clever piano pop with a conlident Michael Bubl6-esque vocals and jaunty percussion. JUICE Simutaneously calm and clubby beats, like a relaxed and interesting trip through outer space. Go Bar 10 p.m www.myspace.com/gcbar BACKSEAT DREAMER Sean Neuse plays dream pop influenced by shoegaze and more modern elec- Ironica and dance music. RAIN30 VIDFO Chicago artist that loops of plucked guitar strings and minimal synth that create a zen-like soundtrack. WOWSER BOWSER Blissed-out bittersweet synth-pop Irom Atlanta. Hendershot's Coffee Bar 8 p.m. S3. 706-353-3050 NO SHAME! Open rnic hosted by Rose of Athens Theatre. Highwire 8-11 p.m. FREE! 706-543-8997 KENOSHA KID Centered around the instru-improv jazz compositions of guitarist Dan Nettles, Kenosha Kid's music borrows freely from multiple sources and hammers it all into a seamless product glistening with inspiration. Every Tuesday! The Melting Point “Terrapin Bluegrass Series." 7 p m. $5. www.meltingpointalhens.com THE TWO MAN GENTLEMAN BAND High-energy blend of retro and modern inlluences that include hot jazz, rhythm and blues, tin-pan alley and Western swing. Rye Bar 10 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ ryebarathens MICHAEL BERNIER Low-slung, acoustic surf-rock literally about the beach, from San Diego. THE LOVE HANGOVER No info available. SPARTA PHILHARMONIC This multi-instrumental, experimental punk duo creates original and unpredictable arrangements that range from dense and haunting with strings to rowdy guitar rock WUOG 90.5FM “Live in the Lobby." 8 p.m. FREE' www. wuogorg LIVE IN THE LOBBY Carl Lindberg . will perform on the college radio sta tion's twice weekly program. Listen over the air or drop by to watch! Wednesday 16 Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 KARAOKE With the Singing Cowboy! Tonight willl be an Alibi Idol Contest. Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (2k), $7 (18+) www. caledonialounge.com ‘80S PROM DATE Melodic rock band with progressive guitar arrangments and wailing organ CARBON STOMP Local alternative rock band with tight instrumentation (briefly known as Plott). MAJORA No info available. Farm 255 "Primals Night.’ 8-10 p m FREF! www. farm255.com DIAL INDICATORS Background sounds tor dinner and cocktails. This quiet jazz duo features Jeremy Roberts on guitar and George Davidson on tenor sax playing odd covers and improvising on familiar themes. 11pm. FREE! wwv,'.farm255.com AIR WAVES Simple, sweet songs with a smoky vibe and timeless chord changes that tug on the or heart strings. Not quite jagged enough to be anti-folk, but there is something here for fans of Kimya Dawson. MOUSER Exuberant garage-pop that experiments with noise jams. SEA OF DOGS Songwriter and banjo- picker Emily Armond leads this endearing folk group with disarming honesty, candid lyrics and warm harmonies. Go Bar “Benefit for Queer Rock Camp Olympia ’ 10 p.m. $5. www.mys- pace.com/gobar SAM GRINDSTAFF Lead singer of local indie-pop band Titans of Filth. THEO GRIZOL An endearing pop handshake from the Nana Grizol frontman. MADELINE Bell-voiced local songwriter Madeline Adams plays endearing songs of smalltown loves, hopes and other assorted torments and joys. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! 706-353-3050 MARY SIGALAS Talented local jazz vocalist Mary Sigalas performs with her new classic jazz, swing and blues band. The Manhattan Cafe “Jazz Giggles with Jack Jiggles." 9 p.m. FREE! 706-369-9767 JACK JIGGLES The former member of DJ duo Cut-A-Rug spins classic jazz. Expect lo hear the greats, Irom Louis Armstrong to Yusef Lateef. Albert Ayler to Charlie Parker. With special drinks from bartender Todd Kelly. The Melting Point 8:30 p.m $10 (adv.), $15 (door), www. meltingpointalhens.com JIM WHITE Local singer/songwriter with a rising national profile, noted for his masterful storytelling in the Southern gothic tradition. Think Marc Ribot-era Tom Waits. Performing a rare set with a full band tonight that includes Dan Nettles (Kenosha Kid), Rob McMaken (Dromedary). Marlon Patton (Kenosha Kid) and Andrew Small. New Earth Music Hall 9 p.m. $6. www newearthmusichal! com EDDIE & THE PUBLIC SPEAKERS Local blues-funk trio. THE WERKS Ohio’s premiere rock, lunk and trance band. The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840 KARAOKE Every Wednesday and Friday with Lynn, the Queen ot Karaoke 1 Rye Bar 10 p.m. FREE! www.myspace com/ ryebarathens THE 25TH HOUR BAND Newly re located to Athens, this band plays a funky mix of psychedelic blues. ► continued on next page COMEDY NIGHT! Nuprs SPACE BENEFIT THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24 WOOK^ FAIUGS THOMAS GALLOWAY doors open at 9pm 285 W. Washington St. AtheiSj. GA • Coll 706-549-7871 tor Show Updates CHEAP DRINK SPECIALS EVERY NIGHT BEFORE 11PM • 18 + UP FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 25 THE WHISKEY $1 GENTRY kJ FLORIDA-GEORGIA LINE SARAH GAYLE MEECH A doors open at 8:30pm WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 16 DANCE FX ATHENS PRESENTS (PIKflD TH£ LO VC HIP HOP DANCE SHOW featuring SWEET DREAMS AND MODERN PIN-UPS doors open at 7pm Bf THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 17 j^fT" ~ MunDanish Comedy Presents i|M MOULTON TJ YOUNG W 1 TREY TOLER doors open at 8pm* SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 26 doors open at 8pm FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18 B-52S AFTER PARTY WEDNESDAY. MARCH 2 Nomad Artists Presents ddors open at 10pm SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 19 athens business JOE PUG • ADAM KLEIN doors open at 8pm FLAGPOLE MAGAZINE - . THE McCOMMUNISTS BEL-JEAN COPY & PRINT CENTER - 80# COUGAR VOLO TRADING - THE ONE-HITTERS + RAFFLE AND SILENT AUCTIONS doors open at 8pm 3/4 MODERN SKIRTS / ORYX AND CRAKE 3/5 DON CHAMBERS & COAT / LERA LYNN CD RELEASE / THE K-MACKS / BORDER HOP 3/7 REM LISTENING PARTY All Shows 18 and up • + $2 for Under 21 Advance Tix Available at Schoolkids Records Advance Tix Sold at http://www.40watt.com restaurant - bar Fresh Seafood, South Florida Style ON SITE PARKING! Free Wi-Fi Event Planning Private Room Reservations Accepted Friday, February 18 Come see us before and after the B-52s show! Specials All Night! SUNDAY BRUNCH llam-4pm 50C Oysters All Day & All Night! Prices exclude tax & gratuity. May not be combined with any other offers or promotions. 706-353-TUNA 414 N. Thomas St. www.squareonefishco.com HAPPY HOUR DAILY EARTH-FRIENDLY • WATER-WISE ORGANIC GARDENING NEW DIMMABLE DIGITAL GROW LIGHT SYSTEMS! 400w, 600w, lOOOw starting at * 159.00 www.FloraHydroponies.com • Mon-Sat 10am-6pm NoW Open in Atlanta! Athens • 195 Paradise Btvd. 1239 Fowler St. Behind Terrapin Brewery 404-532-0001 706-353-2223 FEBRUARY 16, 2011-FLAGPOLE.COM 21
