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Caledonia Lounge 9 30pm $5(2L). $7(18+). www caledomaiounge.com IFIHADAHIFI Dissonant heavy rock almost math-like in precision and energy, but with a more straight-up grunge attitude NEVER wirling guitars care ot Kris Deason and Ryan Vogle plus Peter Alvanos on drums and Chris McGarvey on bass. Melissa Colbert fronts the band with howl ing, cathartic vocals TIMMY TUMBLE & THE TUMBLERS Tim Schreitjer (Dark Meat. The Lickity-Splits) howls and spasms over garage rock-anthems and pop songs His new backing band features members of Mouser Bubbly Mommy Gun. All City Cannonballers and The Humms ZEBRAS Milwaukee experimental punk right on the edge of complete ly out of control while still maintain ing a head-banging steadiness Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 30pm $5 www flickertheatreandbar com NESEY GALLONS E6 collaborator whose mostly acoustic numbers feature whimsical lyrics sung with quavering sincerity over acoustic guitar and flourishes of xylophone and organ THE NEAPOLITAN CHILDREN Asheville NC band plays distraught indie pop, upbeat in tempo and melody but weighed down by reck less vocals and sharp guitar VILLAGES Ha jnting, drone ’ electronic souudscapes from Asheville NC Georgia Theatre "A Benefit for a Fallen Hero" 7 30 p m $50. $150 (VIP) www georgiathe- atre.com' COLT FORD AND FRIENDS Le al chart-topping country artist will perform hit Jason Aldean Edwin McCain James Otto Rhett Atkins Dallas Davidson Mike Dekle and more to benefit the families ol police officers Eimer Buddy' Christian and Tony Howard Highwire Lounge 8-11 pm wwwhighwireloungecom KENOSHA KID Every Tuesday Centered around the inslru-improv iazz compositions of guitarist Dan Nettles, Kenosha Kid also leatures Rcbby Handley (bass) and Marlon Patton (drums) The new originals spark like Booker T & the MGs mixed with 20th-century harmony Little Kings Shuffle Club "Athens Farmers Market 4 30 p m FREE 1 wwwathensfarmersmarket net VINYL STRANGERS Catchy 60s- style pop that's filled with soaring harmonies and bright guitars The Loft Dance Lounge 9pm 706-613-7771 ATHENS 2 IBIZA DJ BangRadio pre sides over a special Girls Night Out, for which he remixes current pop radio hits with tistpumping beach party beats Every Tuesday. The Melting Point ‘Terrapin Bluegrass Series" 7 p m $5 www meltmgpomtathens.com CURLEY MAPLE Fiddler David Blackmon's progressive old-time project He's joined by wife Noel and Christian Lopez on mandolin and guitar, and Chris Enghauser on bass Wednesday 17 Alibi 9pm FREE' 706-519-1010 KARAOKE Blue Sky 5-10pm wwwblueskyathenscom VINYL WEDNESDAY Bring your own vinyl and be a DJ for the night Boar’s Head Lounge 9pm 706-369-3040 OPEN MIC NIGHT Welcoming sing er-songwriters every Wednesday Caledonia Lounge 9 p m $5 (21+). $7 (18+) www.cale- donialounge com EUREKA CALIFORNIA ' guitar-driven indie rock influenced by bands like Guided by Voices See story on p 19 HUG ABUSE Simple melodic in strumental indie-pop with some surf guitar flourishes featuring Mike Turner (HHBTM Records), Keenan Dowers and Brigette Herron (Tunabunny) ORCA TEAM Seattle/Portland area minimalist indie-rock with a beachy sound, assuming the beach is in the ever-overcast Seattle/Portland area ROBERTA & CHARLENE T ngue- in-cheek Country vocals backed by synth beats TUNABUNNY ig hazy and warped experimental psychede lia Dual female guitarist/vocalists are backed by synthesized percus sion and a wall of noise Farm 255 9 p m FREE' wwwfarm255 com CALEB DARNELL ' Darnel! Boys and Bellyache performs as part of Jazz Night 40 Watt Club 9pm $5 (21+) $7 (18-) www40watt com GIFT HORSE Swirling reverb and dark psychedelic textures with an alt rock edge See story on p 15 PHILIP BRANTLEY of Modern Skirts plays a solo se! WHITE VIOLET wiiter Nate Nelson's solid new band features the same sweet, heartfelt indie-pop melodies for which he is known George's Lowcountry Table 6-9 p m FREE’ 70G-548-3359 KEN WILL MORTON Athens own Ken Will Morton has been strum ming and singing for over 20 years With his gritty, soulful rasp. Morton trudges through Americana's roots with rock and roll swagger and a folk singer's heart Solo acoustic set. Georgia Theatre 9pm $15 wwwgeorgiatheatrecom FREE MOUNTAIN Local rock super group that made its debut at AthFest in 2010 Featuring guitarist Kevin Sweeney (Hayride). vocalist Jared Hasmuk (Dictatortots). bassist Bryan Howard (The HEAP) and drummer Mark Brill (Hayride) playing straight- up. loud rock and roll! STOCKHOLM SYNDROME Rock band featuring an all-star cast including Dave Schools (Widespread Panic). Jerry Joseph (Jackmormons). Danny Louis (Gov't Mule), Eric McFadden (Les Claypool) and Wally Ingram (Sheryl Crow) UME Hailing from Austin, indie band Ume incorporates post-rock rifts and dream pop vocals into its haunting, minimalist sound Go Bar Happy Birthday. Dan Geller' 11 p m FREE' 706-546-5609 IMMUZIKATION DJ Alfredo Lapuz. J- hosts a dance party featuring high- energy electro and rock TWIN POWERS 2 STAGES ~ WITH NON STOP MUSIC! r CO RELEASE . PARTY COMING SOON: EPT. 3 MODERN SKIRTS / MATRIMONY PLAY / EASTERN BLOCK EPT. 7 COMEDIAN MICHAEL IAN BLACK EPT. 9 TORO Y MOI / UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA SEPT. 10 AN EVENING WITH MUTE MATH SEPT. 14 OKKERVIL RIVER / WYE OAK SEPT. 21 THE LOW ANTHEM/SLEEPY SUN OCT. 6 BUTCH WALKER AND BLACK WIDOWS NOV. 15 DR. DOG WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 24 DAVID BARBE AND THE QUICK HOOKS EDDIE THE WHEEL 1 ANSLEY RUSHING In doors open at 9pm 285 W. Washington St. Athens. GA • Call 706-549-7871 for Show Updates CHEAP DRINK SPECIALS EVERY NIGHT BEFORE 11 PM • 18 + UP THURSDAY. AUGUST 25 WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 17 RESIDENCY WHITE VIOLET PHILIP BRANTLEY (from Modern Skirts) JOE ATWILL (Comedy set) doors open at 9pm THE REVIVALISTS • PAPA'S BAG doors open at 9pm FRIDAY. AUGUST 26 uRbN tRbN presents nWH TURQUOISE iff? FRIDAY. AUGUST 19 DOG DAYS fEST SHOWCASE l EXCALIBRAH • SWAMP THANG uRbN tRbN DJing between sets doors open at 9pm \ A BACK TO SCHOOL Wffip EXTRAVAGANZA featuring EYE GATE LIGHT SHOW 2 STAGES NON-STOP MUSIC from 9pm-2am PRETTY BIRD 1:30 WOODFANGS 1:00 ABANDON THE EARTH MISSION 12:30 THE HUMMS 12:00 QURKHJS 11:30 GREEN GERRY AND THE GELLYPHISH 11:00 BASSHUNTER64 10:30 EDDIE THE WHEEL 10:00 BIGFOOT 9:30 SATURDAY. AUGUST 27 Foundry Entertainment and 40 Watt presents iW»)V THE HEAP • SOME DARK HOLLER doors open at 8pm doors open at 8:30pm** SATURDAY. AUGUST 20 BACH TO SCHOOL vTTm 80s PARTY BOMBS BOMBS DEADBEAT DJs 80s ATTIRE WELCOME! doors open at 8pm All Shows 18 and up * + $2 for Under 21 Advance Tix Available at Schoolkids Records and Wuxtry Records Advance Tix Sold at http://www.40watt.com At hem Regional ( ommunus Program-. ^ Mind Body Institute RkJurd A. ftmico. MD. McdkaJ Director (A IvuCft.'To I&Tca, Are You Tired of Living with Back Pain? Athens RegionaJs Mind Body Institute Can Help! • Back Care Yoga • Acupuncture • Therapeutic Massage For more injorwatioti, p lea sc visit www.drmc.org/mbi. email mbiprogvams^amtc.org or call (706) 475-7330. ' Athens Regional ....... «r.„. Space is limited! Call today! 706-353-0500 l63n.jacKsonst. athens. ga Now Offering AUGUST17.2011-FLAGPOLE.COM 29
