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The former duo recently expanded into a six-piece. THE DISTICT ATTORNEYS This Atlanta/Athens group plays breezy, beachy Americana. CARA BETH SATALINO Witches lead singer plays a solo set. Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 30 p m FREE' wwwflickertheatrean- dbar.com ANDROCLES AND THE LION This local band plays airy indie rock with lots of warm acoustic guitar and folk undertones. LOVE TRACTOR Athens cn-again- otl-again alt-rock favorites lor 30 years, on-again with a new line-up and a new release YO SOYBEAN Locai “party-folk" trio featuring upbeat, sing-along num bers with guests on guitar, banjo mandolin, violin and more. For tans ct Bright Eyes and »he like 40 Watt Club big-rhythm pop rock, full of hooks. harmonies and quirky charm. Expect a wide variety of "80s covers tonight DEADBEAT DJS This DJ duo spins upbeat electro house VELVET RUNWAY Local five-piece band playing "80s hits and classic rock covers. From AC/DC and Guns N" Roses to Journey and Bon Jovi Front Porch Bookstore 6 p m FREE! (tips appreciated) 706- 372-1236 MARK CUNNINGHAM & THE NATIONALS Performing songs from Mirk Cunninghams (The Burning Angels) upcoming solo album The Dimestore Redemption Soulful, heartfelt Americana featur ing Daniel Marler on dobro and Coy Campbell King on upright bass MARK CUNNINGHAM & THE NATIONALS | Georgia Theatre 9pm $15 www.georyiatheatre com* JONNY CORNDAWG L. ig-haul drivin Texas twang country that could almost be an ironic take if it didn't feel so hones! See Calendar Pick on p. 28 THOSE DARLINS ladies from Murfreesboro, TN I THE WHIGS This beloved local rock trio recently released its most mature album to date, the polished, driving In the Dark. Expect a high-energy show with big, melodic hooks and a raspy. Southern edge Gnat’s Landing 6:30 p.m FREE 1 www.gnalslanding.net SONS OF SAILORS A Margaritaville- bound train of Jimmy Butlett hits. Saturday. Aug. 20 continued from p. 32 DJ MAHOGANY Freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected laves. Tonight he ll be joined by a few WUOG DJs as well, who will be taking requests via Twitter! Use the hashtag #wuogback- toschool. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 pm. $5. www.hendershotscoffeebar com HYMN FOR HER A refreshing mix of thrashing country rock, acid blues and fuzzed out Americana. KEN WILL MORTON With his gritty, soulful rasp, Morton trudges through Americana's roots with rock and roll swagger and a tolksinger's heart. He'll be joined by Dean Johnston on drums Little Kings Shuffle Club 9pm $5 wwwmyspace.com/little- kindsshuffleclub EFREN Etren has electrified their in die-folk sound into a new Americana rock show- thick guitars and remi niscence of long nights in bars HIGH STRUNG STRING BAND This local act otters three-part harmonies and ramblin', upbeat bluegrass on acoustic guitar, banjo and mandolin. Expect a blazing, high-energy set! The Melting Point 8pm $15 iadv) $ 18 (door), www meitingpointathens com* RANDALL BRAMBLETT Longfme Athenian Randall Bramblett will per form his highly acclaimed blend of funky, soulful Southern Americana ’ CALLAGHAN writer recently relocated to Atlanta. Expect haunting vocals paired with tolk and pop sensibilities The National 11 30 p.m FREE! www thenationalres- taurant com AFTER HOURS DANCE PARTY Immuzikation is behind the decks' Proceeds from the bar benelit Project Safe and Dancing with the Athens Stars People's Choice con testant John Rogers New Earth Music Hall Athens DubSTOMP & LB School Year Kickoff 9 p m $7 www.newearth- musichall.com PLOYD Dubstep DJ with a “take-no prisoners" approach WILLY WHOMPA Boulder. CO DJ who makes "bass music for you to get pregnant to.” The Office Lounge 9 p m FREE' 706-546-0840 CITY DOGS Fe<r ring long-time musician Dave Gossage. these guys play a loose mix of country and Southern rock originals and covers Terrapin Beer Co. AthFest and UGA Music Business Program Turtle Jam" 5:30 p.m. $12. www.alhfest.com BODEGA ROJA Instrumental sextel at the crossroads of jam and technical math-infused prog rock. CHROMAZONE "Electronic-infused tunk rock" featuring several mem bers ot UGA's Music Business Program JUICE BOX New local band lays down some smooth, funky jams. Go Bar WUOG Back to School Dance. 9 p.m. FREE! (21+), $3 (18+) www wuog. org DIP Members of Gun Party play silly songs that tend to mention the word “dip" a lot and really gel the kids dancing. Sunday 21 Highwire Lounge 8-11 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge. com * MAJOR LOVE EVENT A Nord-and- drums duo comprised ol Rebecca Van Damm singing and playing lovelorn, introspective songs with rich, sultry vocals that dance over whimsical chord progressions Monday 22 Buffalo’s Southwest Cafe 6-9 p.m $5 (includes practice and les sons). 706-540-2779 LINE DANCE LESSONS Learn to line dance in the Big Back Room! Caledonia Lounge All ages show! 8 p.m. $10 (21+). $12 (under 21) www.caledonialounge com THE INDEPENDENTS It Elvis were the lead singer ot a punk band, it might sound like these guys, who have been rocking since 1992 KARBOMB Local quartet plays high speed. erratic and angry punk not dissimilar to early- 90s Orange County stuff LOS MEESFITS Cuban salsa Misfits cover band includes locals Geoff Terry and Selana Translated by EricH THE QUEERS Punk rock vets offer monotone hollering, simple chord structures and lots ot tun. See story on p 23 Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p m. FREE'. $3 to play 706-353- 3050 OPEN MIC Mr ndays! Hosted by ;oca, soulful singer Kyshona Armstrong. The Melting Point 8 p m $5 (adv ), $8 (door), www.melt- ingpomtathens.com* ADAM KLEIN Local singer-songwriter and collaborators otter a blend of the tinest elements of folk, Americana and country with poetic lyricism and striking imagery to create engaging, well-crafted songs. WHISPER KISS Acoustic project fea turing multi-instrumentalist Michael Wegner (Abbey Road LIVE 1 , Fuzzy Sprouts. Sunny-Side Up Band) and Shelley Olin (DubConscious, Grogus). CD release show 1 See Calendar Pick on p 31. Tuesday 23 Farm 255 11 p m FREE 1 www tarm255.com DMA “Crust funk" solo project of Indiana-based David Adamson, which he says will be weird, creepy and sweet THE GOONS New indie-pop- rock featuring members ot The Glands. Casper & the Cookies and Marshmallow Coast SLEEPING BAG indie rock that me anders into unconventional melodic and dynamic territories. Little Kings Shuffle Club Athens Farmers Market." 4:30 p.m. FREE 1 www.athenslarmersmarket.net BRETT RANDELL A mix of funky acousli-R&B pop and wistful bal lads. The Melting Point 7 p m. $5. www meitingpointathens. com . VON GREY -our classically trained sisters performing a blend of vari ous genres, including country, pop and rock. No Where Bar 10 p.m. $2. 706-546-4742 THE BROADCAST Hailing from Asheville. NC. this six-piece soulful rock band draws influences from the funky Motown sound of Sfevie Wonder and the raw vocal prowess 34 FLAGPOLE.COM ■ AUGUST 17,2011
