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Monday, June 6
The Hoot AthFest Sampler/
AthFest CD Release
The Melting Point
AthFest has been around for a
decade and a half, and for the vast
majority of its lifespan, the annual
music and arts festival has issued
an accompanying compilation CO
to promote the event. This year
finds two more traditions combining
forces, with the annual Hoot AthFest
Sampiei—a version of the monthly
folk-music get-together featuring
bands who'll play at AthFest—also
serving as the CD release patty for
the AthFest comp
Acts on this year's 13-song AthFest comp include Spirit Hair, Adam Klein, The
Spinoffs, Betsy Franck & the Bareknuckle Band, BombsSombsBombs and other younger
local acts. Monday's CD release party at the Melting Point features performances from
three of the more acoustic-leaning acts: The Knockouts are a group of longtime local
visual artists, musicians and scene vets who play an impassioned, punky folk m&ange,
like if The Pogues leaned into bluegrass, ska and zydeco. More folk comes via The
Welfare Liners, a five-piece string-and-vocal-harmony band which include* Russ
Hallauer, head of the AthFest comp's record label Ghostmeat Records, on mandolin.
The duo Powerkompany wraps it up as Andrew Heaton marries electronic effects to the
vocals, ukulele and keys of Venice Is Sinking's Karclyn Troupe.
Local folk stalwart Susan Staley opens and hosts the evening, as she does for every
Hoot. The show begins ct £ p.m. sharp, admission is free, and the CDs will be on sale for
a special price. This year's AthFest festival takes place between June 22 & 26. For more
information about performers, artists, events and admission, visit www.athfest.com or
kee r : picking up Flagpole every week until then. [Chris Hassiotis]
MILKTOOTH Indie rock from the hills
of Tennessee that lives in the tension
between sparse, melancholic pop
music and big, high-energy rock
and roll.
The Melting Point
8:30 p.m. $12.50 (adv.), $16 (door).
www.meltingpointathens.com
JIMMY THACKERY NigMhawte
member performing his blues guitar-
driven roots rock. See Calendar Pick
onp. 17.
Norm Grayson’s Farm
9 a.m. $15,706-206-1824
GRAND SLAM BAND JAM Day-long
perlormances to benefit the Jordan
Ellis Memorial Chris Hampton
(10 a m ), Emily McCannon and
the Smokin’ Hot Band (11 a m ).
Tempted Vibe (1 p.m.), Bobby
Compton (3 p.m ), Grains of
Sand (6 p.m.) and Saint Francis
(9 p.m.). A live auction will begin
at 5 p.m.
The Office Lounge
9:30 p.m. 706-546-0840
THE VINYL STRANGERS Timelessly
charming classic-sounding pop
rock reminiscent of earjy Beatles
and Byrds.
Rye Bar
10 p.m. $2. www.myspace.com/rye-
barathens
JEREMY AGGERS This Atlanta-
based singer-songwriter plays
finger-picked folk tunes with a back
ing band.
JK AND THE LOST BOYS Atlanta
band with a style strongly reflective
of acoustic-tinged folk and blues
rock bands such as Jack Johnson,
Dave Matthews Band and Counting
Crows.
SKELLY This group delivers dulcet
tones and gentle twang from
Lawrenceville, GA.
Terrapin Beer Co.
5-7 p.m. $10 Glass www.terrapinbeer.
com
USTPRICE Expect a load ot grungy
alt-rock.
Sunday 5
ACC Library
3 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650
UVE! AT THE LIBRARY This
month: Klezmer Local 42 plays
a blend of old-time Jewish jazz and
gypsy scales, Turkish melodies and
Yiddish lyrics.
Monday 6
Caledonia Lounge
9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (184-). www
caledonialounge.com
AREN BLAKE N.C. prc w essive folk,
mixing a variety of styles with a
.socially conscious tone.
CASUAL CURIOUS Nu-jazz power-
pop from NC that is a dangerous mix
of cerebral and dance-ready fun.
SUNSPOTS Bedroom psych-pop with
tropical beats and airy vocals.
WE THE LION All folk-pop n’ roll
seven-piece from Atlanta.
Go Bar
10 p.m. www.myspaa.com/gobar
THE SHOW IS THE RAINBOW
Darren Keen plays chaotic, one-man
band electro, rapping and spazzing
out in a flurry of blips and rifts.
Hendershot’s Coffee
Bar
8 p.m. FREE!, $3 to play. 706-353-
3050.
OPEN MIC Mondays! Hosted by local
soulful singer Kyshona Armstrong.
Rye Bar
8:30 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/
ryebarathens
OPEN MIC Every Monday! Sign up
between 8:30 & 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday 7
Caledonia Lounge
9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.
caledonialounge.com
COWBOY AND INDIAN A flaunting
mix of driving post-punk and c'.cc-
„ tro-roots Americana R&B. fronted by
wrenching female vocals.
THE HOUNDS BELOW Members of
The Von Bondies playing western
shuttles and surly two-steps in a sort
of ‘50s rock revival, under the intoxi
cating influence of Roy Orbison. See
story on p. 13.
THE STONEBREAKERS Local act
playing straight-up rock and roll
with influences like Elvis Costello
and The Who. Fronted by Lauren
Osborne (Push!), and featuring
Mikey Dwyer (The Starter Kits), Tim
Payne (The Fuzzy Sprouts) and Asa
Letter (Holy Liars).
High wire
8-11 p.m. FREE 706-543-8997
KtNOSHA 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.meltingpointathens.com
NORTH GEORGIA BLUEGRASS
BAND An eclectic blend of tradi
tional and contemporary acoustic
music.
Rye Bar
10 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/
ryebarathens
SPICER Funky, big drums alt-rock.
Wednesday 8
Alibi
9 p.m FREE! 706-549-1010
KARAOKE With the Singing Cowboy!
Blue Sky
5-10 p.m. www.biueskyather.s.com
VINYL WEDNESDAY Bring your own
vinyl and be a DJ for the night.
Boar’s Head Lounge
9 p.m. 706-369-3040
OPEN MIC NIGHT Welcoming sing
er-songwriters every Wednesday.
Caledonia Lounge
9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+) www
caledonialounge.com
GREEN GERRY Particularly dreamlike
and subtly eferironic local artist.
JOEL HAMILTON Minimalist robot
chirps and echoes that swirl into
nothingness. Influences include the
“end ot days’ and “entropy."
OCTOPUS JONES Bright, beach-y
indie pop from South Carolina.
Charmingly quirky while still easily
danceable.
THE WINTER SOUNDS New wave,
punk and synth-pop melded into
well crafted and lyrically inspiring
songs.
George’s Lowcountry
Table
6 p.m. FRE! 706-548-3359
RACHEL O’NEAL Local singer/song-
writer who plays a mix ot soulful
acoustic originals and throws in an
eclectic biend of indie rock, jazz and
Southern-tinged Americana covers
for variety.
NATHAN SHEPPARD The local
acoustic guitarist-harmonicist is
known for his emotive singing
style and his modem reworkings of
classic tunes, from Dylan and Neil
Young to Van Morrison.
Go Bar
10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar
THE SEDIMENT CLUB Brooklyn-
based atonal calling over racing
guitars and intuitive drumming,
Little Kings Shuffle Club
10 p.m. www.myspace.com/iittlek-
ingsshuffleclub
C.J. AND THE DOLLS A “tranny
pop sensation" from Portland. Beat-
heavy electro-pop originals, with
the occasional Madonna or Britney
cover.
NICKY CLICK Sneer while you dance
to Nicky Click’s brand of electronic
pop. Charged and campy at the
same time, the act is no stranger to
Peaches.
Locos Grill & Pub
6 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com
(Timothy Rd. Location)
NORMALTOWN FLYERS This
Athens roots-rock institution plays a
set of good-time rock and roll with a
Southern leaning.
The Melting Point
9 p.m. $5. www.meltingpointathens.
com
MAC LEAPHART Americana singer/
songwriter stylings, highlighted by
Leaphart’s gentle, dusty vocals
BRET MOSELY Clever and calm
country artist with stripped-down
instrumentation.
The Office Lounge
9:30 p.m. RE! 706-549-0840
KARAOKE With your host Lynn, the
Queen o! Karaoke!
Omega Bar
9 p.m. $3. dg2003@yahoo.com
SPICY SALSA No partner necessary.
Every Wednesday!
Rye Bar
10 p.m. REE! www.myspace.com/
ryebarathens
MAX EVE Lawrenceville act whose
songs consist ot ambient cinematic
tones.
LANGE EVE Traditional, stripped-
down folk paired with gorgeous,
forlorn vocals.
Terrapin Beer Co.
5-7 p.m. $10 Glass, www.terrapinbeer.
com
CATHERINE KiMBRO insightful
acoustic country music with heart.
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