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THE CALENDAR! POWERS Four shredding, math/metal guitarists set up in the corners of the venue for a unique, quadrophonic rock experience with the audience and one amazing drummer in the middle of it all. SHANNON WRIGHT Singer- songwriter from Atlanta focusing on eerie tension, aggressive thrashing and muted calmness. See Calendar Pick on this page. Cine BarCafe Athens Burning screening (showtimes TBA). www.athenscine.com BLOODKIN Bluesy roots-rock music with big guitars and sharply written lyrics for darkly countrified bar-room rock. * Email for Location 9 p.m. £5 suggested donation, wbken- nedy1@gmail.com AGESANDAGES Bright, optimistic folky rock with big group harmonies. See story on p.19. CASPER AND THE COOKIES Increasingly experimental but always rooied in pop sensibilities, this lo cal act presents a danceable mix of quirky fun driven by keyboard and guitar. LAKE Sing-song folk with aptly self- categorized bossa nova and jazz percussion. Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com FREE TOMORROW High-energy, intellectual hip-hop with a unique dance blend of violin, cello, keys, bass and drums. HANS DARKBOLT Local band performing fiercely melodic pop tunes with swelling vocals and eerie harmonies. Debuting new songs tonight that further the Supervillian's mythology! With added keys, horns and more Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. $5 www.flickertheatreandbar. com DARNELL BOYS The three Darnell brothers play and sing country blues originals backed by upright bass, singing saw and junkyard percus sion. OL’ BLUE HEELER Wistful, percus sive folk from good ol’ Athens. YE OLDE SUB SHOPPE Big-hearted pop music played on tiny instru ments. 40 Watt Club 9 p.m $10 (adv.) www.40watt.com COLOUR REVOLT With a revamped touring lineup and an impressive new release produced by Hank Sullivant. this melodic band from Mississippi offers intricate, moody alternative rock. DEAD CONFEDERATE With its moody, dark weaving of Southern rock and grunge, Dead Confederate is quickly ascending in popularity across the nation and beyond. TWIN TIGERS Loud and lush at the same time, this local rock band combines jarring guitar riffs with sweeping melodies and heavy percussion. Georgia Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-9884 THREE FOOT SWAGGER Local band that plays dynamic, high-ener gy rock and roll with a lot of funk. Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar CCBB Cars Can Be Blue, the sweetly sarcastic lo-fi pop duo of Becky Brooks and Nate Mitchell, recently acquired a bassist (Jeremy Dyson) and an abbreviated moniker. “Our -f? try rtf Friday, April 22 Shannon Wright, ‘Powers and Chrissakes (CD release) Caledonia Lounge Any Pitchfork- obsessed college kids who think they know indie music should sit down with Atlanta's Shannon Wright. She could tell some stories to get their panties in a major wad. Her first band, Crowsdell, Shannon Wright recorded with Pavement's Stephen Malkmus. As a solo artist, she has toured with Sleater-Kinney. And she once swam in the ocean with local legend Dexter Romweber of Flat Duo Jets. She could probably spend hours imparting some fascinating, envy-inducing tales. But she'd rather let her music speak for her. "I have the mindset that when I'm playing a show, everybody in the room is involved. When I go see shows and they really move me, those are the best moments in life. Maybe it's only 45 minutes out of your day, but you always remember it," she says. "And if the whole room can experience it together with the people playing music, that's something very special. I don't take it for granted." Since 1999, Wright has released eight solo records, some with superstar producer Steve Albini, and recorded and toured with "it" French composer Yann Tiersen. Musically, she's been all over the map, but her most recent record, 2010's Secret Blood, finds her returning to her first love: guitar. "I just backed off of [guitar] for a while because I wanted to try new things, but I love playing guitar," she says. "On the new record, I go back to guitar and play the way I usually play live." While she has toured Europe extensively, locals haven't witnessed her live show in almost seven years. That's partly because foreign audiences have ultimately been kinder. "There's a much higher regard for artists, especially if you're slightly different. Here it's like music is for young people," she says. "But rock and roll is American music. It's very exciting." [Jennifer Gibson] Friday, Apr. 22 continued from p. 25 songs are catchier than genital warts," says the band. THE FUZZLERS Goofy punk with a highly interactive live show and a brand-new album! GNARX The latest project from Christopher Ingham (Christopher's Liver, Liverty) plays bluesy bar punk. IMMUZIKATION Celebrated local DJ Alfredo Lapuz, Jr. hosts a dance party featuring high-energy electro and rock. ROBERTA & CHARLENE Tongue- in-cheek country vocals backed by synth beats. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! 706-353-3050 BORDERHOP TRIO This bluegrass trio sums up its sound in two words: “high” and "lonesome." Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/iittlek- ingsshuffieclub KITE TO THE MOON Local band led by Timi Conley and featuring a stimulating live show with jubilant, rowdy pop music accompanied by spontaneous video mixing, trapeze girls and more. THE KNOCKOUTS This local group of all-star musicians plays original tunes that pack all the punch of punk rock with diverse, worldly melodies that draw on polka, bluegrass. Cajun and Irish folk music. The Melting Point 9 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15 (door), www. meltingpointathens.com KINCHAFOONEE COWBOYS Georgia six-piece playing country and Southern rock that has kept mostly the same lineup since the members were in high school nearly 20 years ago. They've since been a favorite around the state and have shared bills with such well known acts as the Dave Matthews Band New Earth Music Hall “New Earth Day." 6 p.m. $7. www.new- earthmusichall.com COSMIC CHARLIE Grateful Dead covers like you’ve never heard before. GROGUS The local and long-running ensemble plays jazz and salsa ac centuated with reggae, hip-hop and Afro-Cuban styles. The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 THE COMMON PEOPLE BAND Local group pays tribute to Motown's greatest hits. Rye Bar 10 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ ryebarathens.com TASTE Classic rock combined with synth-driven funk and pop for an energetic live show. Terrapin Beer Co. 5-7 p.m. $10 Glass, www.terrapinbeer. com SUMILAN Technically proficient mu sicians playing jam rock. Saturday 23 Allen’s Bar & Grill 8:30 p.m. www.allensbarandgrill.com LEAVING COUNTRIES Warm, invit ing folk rock featuring tender violin, aching harmonica and melodic acoustic guitars. Amici Italian Caf6 11p.m. FREE! 706-353-0000 STUMBLIN' TOADS Bluesy rock and roll. The Bad Manor 9 p.m. FREE! (21+), $5-10 (18-20) www.thebadmanor.com DJRX DJ-remixer Brian Gonzalez de livers original audio/video produc tions that focus on pop music of this generation, with forays into rock, old school, country and electronica. Bishop Park “Athens Farmers Market." 8 a.m - hoon. FREE! www.athensfarmers- market.net LEAVING COUNTRIES Warm, invit ing folk rock from here in Athens featuring tender violin, aching • harmonica and melodic acoustic guitars. Also playing tonight at Allen's. (10 a.m.) MICHAEL WEGNER Layered but sparse guitar folk with a wonderful wistful feeling. (8 a.m.) Buffalo’s Southwest Caf§ 6 p.m. FREE! 706-354-6655 GRAINS OF SAND This cover band performs classic Motown, soul and R&B hits from the '60s and 70s. Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $8 (21+), $10 (18+) www. caledonialounge.com MIKEY ERG Punk rock drummer, guitarist and vocalist that has played with The Ergs, Star Fucking Hipsters and The Dopamines. IAN GRAHAM Singer and bassist of guitar-driven, pop rock band Cheap Girls. DAVE HAUSE Lead vocalist and guitarist of Philly punk band The Loved Ones. Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com DR. SQUID Jangly, frenetic rock and roll at its best when emphasizing its British Invasion sounds. TUMBLEWEED STAMPEDE Adventurous and energetic dance- jam-folk sextet plays party music with folksy and surf touches. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar. • com KILL KILL BUFFALO Grungy hard rock duo based in Athens featuring Kara Kildare’s powerful pipes and Tyler John on drums. LOVE TRACTOR Original Love Tractor member Mike Richmond recruited Nathan Collins on drums, Kevin Fleming on guitar, and Jarred Forrester on bass to round out his new lineup. The album Black Hole features spacey and compelling prog-influenced guitar epics. 40 Watt Club 9 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com CLAY LEVERETT & THE CHASERS Old-school, original country music that ranges from bar room stomps to heartfelt ballads. KAITLIN JONES AND THE COUNTY FAIR Local folk guitarist/ vocalist Kaitlin Jones' five-piece electric band performs a popular set of Americana-tinged country originals. SPIRIT HAIR Psychedelic rock layered with multiple guitars and ec- . centric keyboards. Front F*orch Bookstore 6 p.m. FREE! 706-372-1236 CALICO JIG Celtic and traditional ' Irish music. Georgia Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-9884 CAROLINE AIKEN Funky rock origi nals and covers! With special guests Carly Gibson (singer/songwriter/ guitarist C). Rev. Paul Scales (keys/ harmonica) and Eddie Glikin (per cussion). Go Bar 8 p.m.—Midnight. FREE! www.myspace. com/gobar DR. FRED’S KARAOKE Hosted by fanatic John “Dr. Fred’ Bowers. Midnight. FREE! www.myspace.com/ gobar TWIN POWERS DJ Dan Geller (Gold Party. The Agenda) and friends spin late-night glam rock, new wave. Top 40, punk and Britpop. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar "First Annual BLUAU." 5-10:30 p.m. FREE! 706-353-3050 BIG C AND THE RINGERS Local bluesman and UGA grad Clarence Cameron takes inspiration from artists like B.B. King, Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy. KINKY WAIKIKI Playing modern ar rangements of traditional Hawaiian music, with a little Western swing thrown into the mix. High wire 8-11 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge. com SWEET DEATANDTHE REVIVALIST QUINTET Live jazz every Saturday! Hilltop Grille 7 p.m.FREE! 706-353-7667 JAZZ NIGHT Every Saturday! Featuring The Chris Enghauser Trio and a rotation of top jazz musi cians. Little Kings Shuffle Club 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (16+). www. myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub EFREN Local indie-folksters along the lines of Iron and Wine and Bonnie ‘Prince* Billy.. THE RESTORATION Merging back grounds in classical, rock and fiddle music. The Restoration channels storytelling and Southern regional history through layers of banjo, voice, violin, piano, organ and percussion that fluctuate between tradition and modernity. WHISKEY GENTRY Toe-tapping Americana ranging from bluegrass picking to punk-inspired songs. The Melting Point 6 p.m. FREE! www.meltingpointathens. com EARLFEST A celebration of the life of Earl Murphy. Performances by Charlie and Nancy Hartness, Art Rosenbaum, The Andy Carlson Band, Brian Burke, David Blackmon and Cal Hale, Bill Ashley and Earl’s Kitchen Band, Incahoots and Joel Cordle. New Earth Music Hall 9 p.m. $10. www.newearthmusichall. com FUTEXTURE Lounge beats from Asheville. PLAYLOW Clean, airy, trance from Asheville. TIPPER Mostly known in the break beat scene. Tipper experiments with * extreme bass frequencies as he explores elements of electro, IDM and other dance sub-genres. The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 THE WELFARE LINERS Bluegrass band complete with upright bass, banjo, mandolin, guitar and fiddle. Rye Bar 10 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ ryebarathens.com JUNK Keys, bass and drums trio with an emphasis on jazz fusion and group improvisation. SUZY SKARULIS Competitive surler infuses her singer/songwriter rock with beach music. Speakeasy 12 a.m. FREE! 706-546-5556 INCATEPEC A combination of tradi tional tunes from South America and Cuba with a unique jazz twist. Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $10 Glass, wwwler- rapinbeer.com ILLiCITIZEN Originally the solo project of singer-songwriter Eric Cavanaugh, lllicitizen has fleshed out its sound with a programmed rhythm section and Maria Zaccaro on bass. Performing music inspired by post-punk and rock. Wayfarer Music Hall 8 p.m. $5.114 N. Broad (Downtown Monroe) THE RAMBLERS A rootsy Americana rock sound dominates the music of The Ramblers, whose influ ences reach across the country. Celebrating their first anniversary. Sunday 24 Farm 255 10 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com CRYSTAL STILTS Featuring moody, stripped down garage pop from Brooklyn. GERMAN MEASLES Expect psy chedelic melancholic pop from New York. MAN’S TRASH Local DIY promoter and mutli-instrumentalist Mercer West fronts this new project featur ing improvisation, controlled chaos and a muted pop spirit. Celebrating the release of a new 100-song CD-RW! 26 FLAGPOLE.COM • APRIL 20,2011
