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Saturday, June 25 AthFest: FLT RSK 40 Watt Club I once wrote that FLT RSK was aptly named because its live shorn have the poten tial to take off at any moment, propelling crowds into orgiastic raves of jamtronica ecstasy. With the release of its debut album, People and Places, however, FLT RSK's name becomes apt for a different reason. Running the gamut from hip-hop to trip-hop to IDM to trance and back again, the guys in FLT RSK prove in an all-too-short eight tracks that if you try to pin them down to any one genre, they'll just wing on over to the next. Thus, unsurprisingly, producer JB Lawrence balks when asked to describe his sound, explaining, "I usually just refer to other people because when I do it, I start throwing out 20 different adjectives because it's all over the place, and this album really shows that. I guess music that has always spoken to me the most is something with real soul. Stuff like Mishka and the hip-hop stuff. There's not a lot of meaning behind it, but a lot of these songs were written with pain and love and all those kinds of inspirations driving them. It's a tough question." The album will be released rn conjunction with the band's upcoming AthFest show case. "We're more than excited about the opportunity to play the 40 Watt," Lawrence shares. "It's a totally different scene than we're used to. We'd like to think that our music could potentially reach out to more than the New Earth crowd." New Earth regulars Matt Wooley and Matty G (both of DubConscious) round out the trio, and the ever-humble Lawrence is quick to praise them both. "I'm just so blown away," he exclaims. "It doesn't need to be about me. It should be about FLT RSK. I'm just thankful to be able to do this, especially with the Matts, because they're so talented. After finally getting this album done, I'm so thankful, and I just hope to be able to keep doing it." [David Fitzgerald] MAH KNUTSON The Empties guitarist plays new electro/garage pop rock. LERA LYNN This local songwriter has a haunting, smoky voice that glides over original Americana tunes. P0NDER0SA Quartet fronted by Kalen Nash blasts through liery clas sic rock, adding in some pedal steel. TRANCES ARC Highly polished, tight, alt-rock quartet. The Loft Dance Lounge 10 p.m. FREE' 706-613-7771 BANGRADI0 Sell-styled slinger of “Athens Euro," this DJ offers a mix of Eurotrash, dirty South, hip-hop. dubstep. rock and pop remixes. The National 11:30 p m. FREE! www.thenalionalres- taurant.com SUMMER DANCE PARTY After- hours dance party featuring DJ Immuzikation New Earth Music Hall 4 p.m-2 a m. $5 (with AthFest wrist band), $10. www newearthmusical- hall.com WIRED MUSIC FESTIVAL A whole slew of electronic tunes for your ear-pounding pleasure. See AthFest program for details. No Where Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 ADAM PAYNE BAND Payne's im pressively versatile tenor is reminis cent of Neil Young's nasal delivery. THE BEARF00T HOOKERS Funky, good-humored country. The Office Lounge 9 30 p.m. FREE! www.Facebook.com/ OfficeAthens THE SHADOW EXECUTIVES Blues covers. The Roadhouse 9 p.m. $1,706-613-2324 C0RD0DA No info available. JD SMITH AND COMPANY Local singer-songwriter with backing band performing acoustic-pop tunes. TASTES LIKE GOOD Local band mixes alt and classic rock. RPM 10 p.m. FREE! 706-543-0428 DIRTY SPIDERS Simple, fast, holler laden punk straight from the gutters of Brooklyn. GRIPE Local grindcore/powerviolence. KARB0MB Local quartet plays high- x speed, erratic and angry punk. SPACE COKE Three-piece motorcycle rock from South Carolina. Sideways 11p.m. FREE! 706-319-1919 DJRX Forays into rock, old school, country and electronica. Speakeasy Midnight, www.speakeasyathens.com FREE TOMORROW Sophisticated, high-energy live hip-hop band utiliz ing multiple genre styles. Terrapin Beer Co. 5 p.m $10 glass, www.terrapinbeer. com CLIMB THE BELL TOWER Grungy rock with big arena vocals/melodies. Wayfarer Music Hall 9 p.m. $7. 770-267-2035 TAYLOR MARTIN’S ENGINE Gritty, real and powerlul Americana. Sunday 26 Farm 255 10 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com THE HUMMS After the Fest clears, The Humms are coming in with a garage rock-flavored hangover cure. THE VG MINUS Punk-tinged power- pop featuring notable locals Kurt Wood and Paul Walker (Casper and the Cookies, The Eskimos). Highwire “The Evening Service.’ 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com RUSSELL COOK Member of Americana bluegrass band Litile Country Giants solo set. JUSTIN EVANS Evans incorporates elements of old-time fiddle, New Orleans jazz, blues and Americana. Monday 27 Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. $5. www.flickerlheaterandbar. com ERIC SOMMER Upbeat songs that showcase the D.C. guitarist's profi ciency in slide guitar. CHUCK TAYLOR Acoustic folk with flair from Toccoa, GA. Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar BALDER Hazy, swirling tape loops and washes of sound. 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 28 Highwire 8-11 p.m. FREE! 706-543-8997 KENOSHA KID Improv jazz composi tions. Little Kings Shuffle Club “Athens Farmers Market." 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net SOME SWEET DAY Local duo plays sweet indie chamber folk. The Melting Point Terrapin Bluegrass Series. 7 p.m. $5. www.meltingpointathens.com EXCEPTION TO THE RULE Progressive, young bluegrass band Rye Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryeba- rathens KALICKULIGHT Statesboro four- piece with an alternative/psych rock mix of covers and originals. VINCENT THE DOG Power trio in formed by rock, blues & funk. www.newearthmusichall.com /06.543.8283 227 W Dougherty St. Downtown Athens AniPesi Jon Lindsay with Mark Cunningham and the Nationals, Nightingale News, Border Hop Trio and Joel Hamilton Handle Band ELECTRIC SET! with Powerkompany, The DA’s and The Interns 9diti • Free with AthFest Wristband AmPesT WIRED Electronic Music Festival with Charlie P, Ployd, Feral Youth, Sorted, Triz and 20+ more electronic artists Starts at 2pm! $5 with AthFest Wristband ATHENS, GA Canine Cocktail Hour 5-7p on The Madison Patio Pet-friendly with $3 Salty-Dogs & Greyhounds Live After Five 6-8p on The Madison Patio Featuring live music by Mike Killeen Local Libations The Madison Bar & Bistro Enjoy our signature cocktails for only $5 500 College Avenue j 706.546.0430 | indigoathens.com twitter.com/indigoathens | facebook.com/indigoathens JUNE 22, 2011-FLAGPOLE.COM 23