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Sunday, June 19 The Nice Machine Hendershot’s Coffee Bar During their three years together, the members of local instrumental trio The Nice Machine have often accompanied their live shows with visual projec tions. To further balance the lack of singing, the band has recently upped the audi ence interaction by imple menting a series of Sunday shows at Hendershot's Coffee Bar. for the band, v>deo accompaniment is no longer enough; now concertgoers can play the Super Nintendo and the original NES all night white grooving to a fusion of surf, punk and psychedelia—making the music and the video games that much more intense. "It started when we were playing a show at Hendershot's and had an Atari simulator available for people to play during one song/ says guitarist Chris Vanderford. "(Owner] Seth Hendershot loved it and wanted to start having nights where people could play video games throughout the entire show/ Thus the series (officially called "Sundays with The Nice Machine") was bom. Part of why The Nice Machine syncs its music to decades-old Nintendo games is due to the games' musically complex soundtracks, which Vanderford admits have inspired the band's musk to some degree / But he and his bandmafces aren't elitist about what video games or consoles are kosher; they prefer to let the audience decide. "People are welcome to bring their own ^ games to play/ he says, "and we may include newer systems like the Wii in the future/ But The Nice Machine still focuses on its own songs, and the band's speedy surf-punk is a concoction all its own. Nintendo's experimental influence is there, but the trio down plays the technical side and augments the unpredtetability. ^ / . "Our songs aU have a coating of rock and roll on them, and we can't seem to get that stuff off/ Vanderford says. "Though we have been experimenting more with synths, samples and theremins lately/ [John Barrett] . Caledonia Lounge 10 pm. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.cale- donialounge com ENTROPIC CONSTANT Lo-fi dis- chordance and sprightly melodies from near Athens with some con stant clanging thrown in. REPTILE DYSFUNCTION Led by the wailing, custom guitar of Scott Baxendale, this band plays a bluesy mix of covers and originals. SECOND SONS Quartet of young, local talent born at Camp Amped playing an original mix of sot^s, swaying from indie-pop to Southern rock, all with rock-and-roll heart. Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com MITCHELL THUNDERBOLT Mellow Americana country WHITE VIOLET New name for Nate Nelsons band, known for its sweet, heartfelt indie-pop melodies. Flicker Theatre & Bar •SPROCKETS party.' 8:30 p.m. *5. www.flickertheatreandbar.com JOEY M0LINAR0 Tension-filled solo violin that spills off the strings onto the floor in the form of violent stomping percussion. JESSE PAYNE Minimalist chamber folk similar to Bon Iver and Fleet Foxes, from Birmingham, AL. Front Porch Bookstore 6 p.m. FREE! 706-372-1236 ERIC GREGORY Lead singer of local band The Starlite Devilles, who play discordant and loose alt-rock. Go Bar 10 p.m. FREE! www myspace.com/ gobar ANDR0CLES AND THE LION This local band plays airy indie roc* with lots of folk undertones COMA CINEMA Folky lo-fi creations from South Carolinian Mat Cothran who uses offbeat instrumention and writes raw, personal lyrics Recommended lor fans of Magentic Fields MODERN MAN A sboegaze/no wave ensemble from South Carolina. TWIN POWERS DJ Dan Geller (Gold Party, The Agenda) and friends spin late-night glam rock, new wave, Top 40, punk and Britpop. Dance party begins after the punk rock show. New Earth Music Hall 9 p.m. FREE! www.newearthmusichaJI. com SUMMER PARTY SERIES PART 2 Presented by Athens DubStomp, this will be another full night of the best in local and regional dubstep DJs. Null's Space 7 p.m. FREE! www.nuci.org CAMP AMPEO SESSION ONE GRAND FINALE Come out and watch the most talented young musi cians in Athens! After two weeks of rehearsal and instruction, Camp Amped participants will perform for a packed house. You wont want to miss this? The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! www Facebook.com/ OfficeAthens WILO CARO Local four-piece rock and roll band. Orange TWin Conservation Community 6 p.m. $10 www orangetwin.com DEFIANCE, OHIO Acoustic punk rock band with a strong DIY-minded aes thetic and featuring violin, cello and double bass. The band shares mem bers with Nana Grizol. Landlord, Pink Houses and Memento Mori (now defunct). See story on p. 13. TOBY FOSTER Folk musician out of Bloomington, IN reminiscent of Elliott Smith in his concise, well- crafted song structure and pop sensibility NANA GRIZOL Theo Hilton, formerly the mastermind of DIY punk band Zumm Zumm, performs handmade, enthusiastic and charming rock tunes YOUR HEART BREAKS Indie rock, folk, queer core and punk collab orative music project but includes regular members Clyde Petersen, Karl Blau and Steve Moore, as well as around 50 other participating mu sicians scattered across the country. Rock Creek Park Noon-2:30 a.m. $5, $25 (includes keg beer), www.ter4cityband.com/ TenLCity/rockcreekpartfestdetails. html DAM JAM 2011 Two-day festival featuring a mix of jam, jazz, funk and rock music plus an array of outdoor activities—from fishing to Frisbee. Live music by Lefty Hathaway. Sumilan. JazzChronic, Tent City, Laissez Funk, Domino Effect, Those Cats, PlumNelle Moon, Spong, Richard Chamberlain and Thomas Galloway. See Calendar Pick on p. 18 Rye Bar 10 p.m www.myspace.com/ryeba- rathens MATT KABUS BAND Atlanta-based singer-songwriter has a sweet pop voice and delivers heartfelt acoustic ballads. Tonight playing with a back ing band. STALKING LOUISIANA Poppy, alt-rock band frcm North Carolina with guitar and sweet, piano-driven melodies. Speakeasy Midnight. FREE! 706-546-5556 CHARTREUSE Drew Smith, guitarist for Chrissakes, makes icy. ambient music under this moniker. NUTRITIONAL PEACE Local “vegan ambient* duo featuring Jeff Tobias and Amy Whisenhunt create lush, hypnotizing soundscapes using sax, guitar, keys, autoharp and various percussion. Ten Pins Tavern 8 pm. FREE! 706-546-8090 SQUEEZE BUCKET No information available Terrapin Beer Co. 5 p.m. $10 glass, www.terrapinbeer. com TROPICAL BREEZE Local outfit of fering a spicy, tropical sound and a proficient steel drum section. Expect jazz and reggae influences. VFW Benefit for the Athens Area Homeless Shelter. 7 p.m. $15 (adv). $20,706- 353-1126 NORMALTOWN FLYERS This Athens roots-rock institution plays a set of good-time rock and roll with a Southern leaning. Sunday 19 Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com THE NICE MACHINE Local, instru mental rock with surf undertones. See Calendar Pick on this page. Highwire The Evening Service.’ 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com BILL MALLONEE The engine behind seminal Athens outfit Vigilantes of Love, Bill Mallonee takes his love of twangy, soulful pop to near- perfection on his numerous recent releases. Monday 20 Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com ERIC SOMMER Upbeat songs that showcase the D.C. guitarists pro ficiency in slide guitar and Travis picking. Rye Bar 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.myspacecom/ ryebarathens OPEN MIC Every Monday! Sign up between 8:30 & 9:30 pin. Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (2U). $7 {Under 21). All ages show, www.caledonialounge. com MISFORTUNE 500 Moody and melodic local band with soaring anthemic moments influenced by post-punk and ‘80s new wave THE HIGHEST South Florida indie rock. WITNESS THE APOTHEOSIS Athens-based darkwave-industrial duo blending dark vocals and mov ing cello with hard-hitting electronic music. Farm 255 9 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com KATE MORRISSEY Acoustic mix of classical, folk, jazz and pop, played solo by Morrisey or as a three-piece with including drums and upright bass. NIGHTINGALE NEWS Coy Campbell King (The Vestibules) plays tender, rootsy acoustic ballads. SUNSPOTS Bedroom psych-pop with tropical beak and airy vocals Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar com DAVID ROSENFIELO Like Conor Oberst playing early Dylan, or The Mountain Goats with Allen Ginsberg as lyricist, David Rosenfield is a modern beat poet with an acoustic guitar THE VIKING PROGRESS The Viking Progress plays beautiful and touch ing folk songs Highwire 8-11 p.m. FREE! 706-543-8997 KENOSHA KID Centered around the iostru-improv jazz compositions of guitarist Dan Nettles, Kenosha Kid's music borrows freely from multiple sources and hammers it all into a seamless product! Little Kings Shuffle Club “Athens Farmers Market.’ 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarkel.net DAVID ROSENFIELO Like Conor Oberst playing early Dylan, David Rosenfield is a modern beat poet with an acoustic guitar. The Loft Dance Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! (2H), $5(18+). www. loftotathens.com SMASHFEST The first of the Summer Smash series, featuring heavy bass grooves from Pound Town, Decepticron, NeXus and Variant The Melting F»oint Terrapin Biuegrass Series. 7 p.m. $5. www.meltingpoint.com HIGH STRUNG STRING BAND This local act offers three-part harmonies and ramblin', upbeat biuegrass on acoustic guitar, banjo and mandolin. Expect a blazing, high-energy set! Rye Bar 10 p.m. www.myspaee.com/ryeba- rathens END OF AN ERA From the Jersey ShQ&but not the Jersey Shore crew you xnow: electro-metal punk with an ear for radio-friendly hooks. PHARMACY SPIRITS Charged and tempered pop rock with convincing vocals and persistant melodies. State Botanical Garden of Georgia Sunflower Music Series. 7-9 p.m. $5-15. www.uga edu/botgarden MODERN SKIRTS One of Athens' most treasured and acclaimed lo cal pop acts, this foursome offers experimental dance pop. NATE NELSON Local singer-song writer whose dreamy vocals lilt over sweet, heartfelt indie-pop melodies. WednesMsy 22 Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 KARAOKE With the Singing Cowboy! Blue Sky 5-10 p.m. www blueskyathens 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 Farm 255 ’Primals Night ’ 8-10 p.m. FREE! www farm255.com DIAL INDICATORS This jazz duo fea tures Jeremy Roberts on guitar and George Davidson on tenor sax. Ricker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar com KIMBERLY MORGAN Sunny-day country music from Athens, with a ' clear and sassy voice. George’s Lowcountry Table 6 p.m. FREE! 706-548-3359 THE BACUPS Local cover band plays fun '60s tunes Irom The Beatles to The Temptations Go Bar 10 p.m www myspaee com/gobar BURNS LIKE FIRE Local punk band featuring members of Karbomb, Wristbandits and Celerity. A quartet of musical disarray! CHATTY KATHIES Power-trio pop punk from Latayatte, LA. SQUIRT GUN WARRIORS Quirky, nasal-y pop ska with a dose of synths from Baton Rouge. WRISTBANDITS Energetic teen-pop- punk trio rocking out in the vein of Millencolin or NOFX. Locos Grill & Pub 6 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com (Timothy Rd.) RICK FOWLER BAND Local guitarist Rick Fowler (Lonely White Boys. Ralph Roddenbery, etc.) specializes in a classic sort of British blues rock. New Earth Music Hall 7 p.m. $5. www.newearthmusichall. com BORDERHOP TRIO This biuegrass trio sums up its sound in two words: “high’ and ’lonesome.’ JOEL HAMILTON Minimalist robot chirps and echoes that swirl into nothingness. Influences include the ’end ot days’ and ‘entropy.’ JON LINDSAY Solo act of frontman for Carlisle, The Young Sons and The Catch Fire plays a diverse mix of pop-rock based tunes. MARK CUNNINGHAM AND THE NATIONALS Performing songs from Mark Cunningham’s (The Burning Angels) upcoming solo album. Soulful, heartfelt Americana featuring Daniel Marler on dobro and Coy Campbell King on upright bass. NIGHTINGALE NEWS Coy Campbell King (The Vestibules) plays tender, rootsy acoustic ballads. The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840 KARAOKE With your host Lynn, the Queen ot Karaoke! Every Wednesday. Omega Bar 9 p.m. $3. dg2003@yahoo.com SPICY SALSA No partner necessary. Every Wednesday! Rye Bar 10 p.m. www myspaee com/ryeba- rathens THE GOOD DOCTOR Since start ing out as a trio of Berklee College ot Music graduates, the band has expanded into a five-piece funk-rock band. Terrapin Beer Co. 5 p.m. $10 glass www tefrapinbeer com GIN HOUSE Atlanta two-piece acous tic Americana featuring plenty of sweet, soft strumming and harmony- heavy ballads. 6/23 Buxton / DJ Immuzikation / Ponderosa / Wild Moccasins (40 Watt Club) 6/23 Borderhop Trio (Amici Italian Caf6) 6/23 The Oamell Brothers / Matt Hudgins A His Shit-Hot country band (Caledonia Lounge) 6/23 The Backsliders (DePalma'S Italian Cate) 6/23 Four Eyes / Nanny Island / New Sound of Numbers / Timmy Tumble and the Tumblers (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 6/23 Holy Liars / Machismo / Mikey Dwyer and the Starter Kits / Nutria / Sam Sniper / Tumbleweed Stampede / Yo Soybean (Max) 6/23 Flagpole Athens Music Awards (Morton Theatre) * Advance Tickets Available JUNE 15,2011- FLAGPOLE.COM 19
