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THE CALENDAR! trio tonight with Stuart Pittman on jazz guitar and Carl Lindberg on bass Hotel Indigo "Live Alter 5 on the Madison Patio ' 6-8 p.m FREE 1 www mdigoathens. com TEX AND STEELE Todd Cowart (The Hushpuppies Band) and Michael Steele (Randall Bramblett) join up for some acoustic country blues. Kabana 6-10 p.m. 706-850-7711 KARAOKE Every Thursday! The Loft Dance Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-319-1919 DJRX DJ-remixer Brian Gonzalez de livers original audio/video produc tions that focus on pop music of this generation, with forays into rock, old school, country and electronica The hits are synced with videos The Melting Point 8 p.m. $5 (adv). $7 (door), www melt- ingpointathens com ADAM KLEIN AND THE WILD FIRES Local singer-songwriter offers a blend of the finest elements of folk, Americana and country with poetic lyricism and striking imagery with his band the Wild Fires LITTLE COUNTRY GIANTS Stellar old-time folk, country and blues from Rome. GA. New Earth Music Hall 9 p.m $5 (21+). $7 (18+) www new- earthmusichall.com BLIND BY SIGHT Local Christian grunge band with raspy vocals and crunchy guitar. KORBAN Georgia-based metal seven- piece with loads of guitar and turn tables. Influences include Slipknot, Korn and Rob Zombie NINE Young, four-piece rock band from Loganville, GA. The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. FREE' 706-546-0840 BLUES NIGHT The Shadow Executives host an open, all-night blues jam. kicking it off with a set of their own originals. Sign up at 8 p.m Ted’s Most Best 7 p.m. FREE! 706-543-1523 JACK JIGGLES The gregarious host spins vintage R&B, soul and jazz for your enjoyment on the patio Every other Thursday' Friday 23 Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 THE HANDS OF TIME Rock covers featuring Charles Burgess (The Common Peoples Band) on vocals and keys. Amy Pritchett (Forward Motion) on keys and vocals. JC Plant (Blue Flame) on guitar and vocals, Kenny Brawner (The Grains of Sand) on bass. Danny Anthony (The Grains of Sand) on sax. Jeff Hammond (The Soul Pleasers) on trombone. Bill Oglesby (The Soul Pleasers) on sax and Larry Freeman (The Soul Pleasers) on drums Allen’s Bar &. Grill 9 p m. FREE' 706-353-6244 JJ WELLS Simple and heartfelt coun try ballads with ominous vocals and masterful guitar solos Amici Italian Caf6 11 p m FREE! 706-353-0000 FUZZ BUCKET Brand new local band featuring members of Juice Box Friday, September 23 Matt Pond PA, Rocky Votolato 40 Watt Club Thirteen years, nine albums, eight EPs and plenty of singles later, Matt Pond feels like he's getting the hang of what he does. "I'm reinvigorated to do it," he says, speaking of the tour his semi-epony mous band, Matt Pond PA, has coming up with solo troubadour Rocky Votolato, "because I've gotten more adept at addressing what's wrong and trying to make it better." Extrapolating his band's hushed, winsome chamber-folk as an extension of the song writer's personality, it's not hard to believe that Pond was once painfully introverted and had a difficult time interfacing with the innately social activity that is touring. "I guess I just really understand what it takes to do this and not spend too much money and to keep myself slightly sane and to play with people," Pond says. "It's a frag ile equation, and I think I've gotten it to work well enough so I can enjoy it. I used to just sit in the dressing room and wait to play, and it kinda felt like torture. Repetition somehow makes things easier." Athens has been a regular stop for Matt Pond PA's years of touring; Pond himself recalls a bashful pilgrimage to meet Ross Shapiro at Schoolkids Records. ("Double Thriller is twice as good as Thriller, he says, "but I would say that The Glands is three times as good as Thriller") This tour is not Pond's first rodeo with Votolato, but their friendship has flowered over the years. "One of my first tours was playing with him and another band," Pond says. "And I didn't speak to him almost at all that tour; I was extremely, clinically shy. But then they were talking about this tour last spring, and we just jumped on it, and I've never played with anyone as straightforward—that kind of combination of both criti cal and sweet and open, where there's no bullshit. And I love his music, too. I mean, I'm not a hugger, and we hugged a lot." [Jeff Tobias] Thursday, Sept. 22 continued from p. 17 The Bad Manor 9 p.m FREE' (21+). $5 (18+. before 11 p.m.), $10 (18+, after 11 p.m.) www. thebadmanorcom FERAL YOUTH Banging electro house, dubstep. with a dash of top 40 remixes! Boar’s Head Lounge 9 p m. FREE! 706-369-3040 TRAVIS BOYLES Local singer- songwriter Caledonia Lounge 10 p m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www cale- donialounge.com FIGBOOTS Local band formerly known as Bigfoot. this group plays howling indie classic rock. 0 0 0 Formerly known as Green Gerry, this band plays psychedelic rock with lots of looping and washes of atmospheric sound PRETTY BIRD Heavy on percussion and tribal-style hollering/chanting/ panting, expect an avant-garde per formance that's weird and fun. SOFTSPOT Elaborate sonic loops, angelic vocal melodies and lush arrangements are the mark of this adventurous Brooklyn band. Farm 255 11:30 pm. $5 (suggested donation) www farm255 com DRAGAOKE Celebrate Athens Pride Weekend by singing and dancing to your favorite songs. Flicker Theatre & t*ar 9 p m FREE' www flickertheatreandbar com GLUPIST New band featuring Danny Gorbachev, formerly of Nuclear Spring. MANIC HEAVEN Geoff Weaver and friends play raw, heartfelt, “toegaz ing" dream folk. CD release show! SUBSCRIBER Self-described “rootsy vacuum pop" that borrows elements from garage rock and psych pop THE WOODWORKS New ethereal- folk female trio featuring Jenny Woodward, Mandy Riley (both of Like Totally!) and Stephanie Davis (Yo Soybean). 40 Watt Club 9pm $12(adv.) www40watt.com* MATT POND PA Touring despite re cently breaking his leg in two places, the bionic frontman (with pins and rods in place), plays melodic, heart felt indie pop. See Calendar Pick on this page ROCKY VOTOLATO Texas via Seattle soft spoken singer songwriter, mix ing plain talkin’ folk of the former with the raw emotion of the latter. Out on a full band tour for the first time in five years. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m $15. wwwgeorgiatheatre.com* PIGS ON THE WING A Pink Floyd tribute featuring David Murphy of STS9, Mike Albanese (Cinemechanica, ’Powers), Matt Weiss (Collective Efforts), Count Kellam, plus members of Velveteen Pink and other special guests! UP UNTIL NOW Local duo plays electronic dance music with driving uptempo beats and catchy, unforget table melodies. The dup recently got to perform with STS9 and Snoop Dogg at Red Rock Amphitheater! Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 DJ MAHOGANY Freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves, tonight in cluding a slew of hoedown tunes to make you dance like there's a snake in your boots Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8pm $10 www hendershotscoffeebar com DEHLIA LOW Asheville. NC blue- grass band with a dobro, mandolin, fiddle, upright bass and enough energy to power a steam engine Highwire Lounge 8-11 p.m. FREE 1 www highwirelounge. com RAND LINES TRIO Pianist Rand Lines performs original composi tions with the help of drummer Ben Williams and bassist Mike Beshara. Every Friday' Little Kings Shuffle Club "Young, Foxy and Free Launch Party" 10 p.m FREE' 706-369-3144 BIG C. AND THE RINGERS Local bluesman and UGA grad Clarence Cameron takes inspiration from artists like B B. King, Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy. DJ KURT WOOD Spinning danceable selections from his expansive vinyl collection featuring garage, psyche delia, soul. funk. R&B and surf. KINKY WAIKIKI Playing modern ar rangements of traditional Hawaiian music, with a little Western swing thrown into the mix The Melting Point "Totally '80s Party!" 8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $13 (door), www meltingpointa- thens.com THE HIGHBALLS Put on your bangle bracelets and tuck in those shoul der pads! Athens music vets The Highballs will perform a totally awe some set of '70s and '80s dance hits. New Earth Music Hall 10 p m $5, discount with Pigs on the Wing stub www.newearthmusichall. com DANK SINATRA Recently voted as the best local jam band in the Flagpole Athens Music Awards, these dudes play improvisation-heavy electronica mixed with elements of jazz, rock and reggae. The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m FREE' 706-546-0840 BIG DON BAND Real Southern rock featuring soulful vocals backed by smooth, bluesy guitars. Featuring lots of covers and some originals. Sandy Creek Park 7 30-11 p m FREE' www alhensfolk org ACOUSTIC JAM Bring your favorite musical instruments and join in all the fun before the full Folk Festival begins. Sideways 10 p.m FREE! 706-613-7771 DJRX DJ-remixer Brian Gonzalez de livers original audio/video produc tions that focus on pop music of this generation, with forays into rock, old school, country and electronica. The hits are synced with videos projected on the big screen. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 7 p.m. FREE! www uuathensga.org KIRTAN Explore the divine within through both song and silence. Led by Vajra and Surdas of Rahasya with Dan Everett and Kate Raya' Blane. Whole: Mind. Body. Art. 8:30 p.m. FREE' 706-410-0283 MARY SIGALAS & FRIENDS Talented local jazz vocalist Mary Sigalas performs classic jazz, swing and blues Tonight's show will have a real party vibe as various musical guests take the stage The Jake Mowrer Quartet will serve as the rhythm section. WUGA 91.7 FM 3 p.m. FREE! www.wuga org “IT’S FRIDAY!” Get a preview of the North Georgia Folk Festival with live performances by several of the festival artists on the local • radio station's weekly program. Tune in at 91.7 FM or University Cable Channel 15. Saturday 24 Alibi 9 p m. FREE! 706-549-1010 KARAOKE With the Singing Cowboy his own self! Amici Italian Cafe 11 p.m FREE! 706-353-0000 SLICE PIE Eight-piece with a horn section featuring members of Elastic Skyline, Stokeswood and Flamingo Royal. Formed at the Amici Italian Cafe in Milledgeville, GA, these guys play rock, funk and some R&B. The Bad Manor 10 p.m. FREE! www.thebadmanor.com DJRX DJ-remixer Brian Gonzalez de livers original audio/video produc tions that focus on pop music of this generation, with forays into rock, old school, country and electronica. The hits are synced with videos projected on the big screen. Bishop Park “Athens Farmers Market." 8 a.m - noon. FREE' www.athensfarmers- market net SCOTT BAXENDALE Guitar dynami- cism from the owner of Baxendale Guitars. Classic bluesy riffs and a lot of soul. (8 a m.) STRING THEORY Enjoy the tradi tional. old-time Appalachian music (10 a.m.) Caledonia Lounge 10 pm. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.cale- donialounge.com SAVE GRAND CANYON Emotional and dynamic, this tenderfoot local band plays what it calls “organic alt-rock." SUMILAN Technically proficient musicians playing progressive jam rock. Farm 255 10 p.m. FREE! www farm255.com THE HEAP Funky local indie-soul band based here in Athens with a killer horn section and fronted by Bryan Howard's low, bass growl. KATIE MARTIN Bluesy singer/guitar ist from Auburn, AL. Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m $5. www flickertheatreandbar. com CAROLINE AIKEN Renowned acous tic folk artist Caroline Aiken shared the stage with the Indigo Girls for some time. Her soulful voice purrs and growls the blues over bright linger-picking. CICADA RHYTHMS Athens/Atlanta acoustic guitar and upright bass duo playing bluegrass-tinged indie folk. KATE MORRISSEY Best known for her dark velvet voice, Morrissey’s songwriting is literate and sincere, and her conversational live shows come punctuated with an offbeat sense of humor. 40 Watt Club 9 p.m. $11 (adv.). www40watt.com NIC COWAN Atlanta singer-song writer utilizes funk and ska styles to punctuate his inescapably catchy hooks and gruff, charming voice. WILL HOGE This Nashville guitarist and songwriter writes anthemic alt- country. Expect heart-on-your-sleeve lyrics with Springsteen’s delivery and a backing band true to the singer’s hometown THE JOHN KING BAND This rootsy band stays true to the twangier side of its influences, which include Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Allman Brothers. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $15. www.georgiatheatre.com D:RC The latest in global club sounds ranging from dubstep, UK funky to electro and bassline. THE LIVING EXPERIENCE Live dub step trio whose music transcends dance beats to a plane of “Spiritual Bass Music." TROGDOR Local trance DJ named after the cartoon Burninator. ZEDS DEAD Dubstep duo from Toronto with a mix of original dancefloor mixes that draw from a vast array of source material includ ing Radiohead. The Rolling Stones, The Moody Blues and Sublime. See Calendar Pick at Flagpole.com. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 SUNSPOTS Bedroom psych-pop with tropical beats and airy vocals. DJ TWIN POWERS DJ Dan Geller (Gold Party. The Agenda) and friends spin late-night glam rock, new wave, Top 40, punk and Britpop. WOWSER BOWSER Blissed-out, bittersweet synth-pop from Atlanta. New Earth Music Hall 6 p.m. $5. www.newearthmusichall. com DANCING THRU THE DECADES Dance to your favorite music from every decade: '60s at 6 p.m., 70s at 7 p.m., '80s at 8 p.m., '90s at 9 p.m. and 2000s at 10 p.m. Part of the 1st annual Athens Pride Weekend. 18 FLAGPOLE.COM-SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
