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2011's Most Memorable
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SchoolKids Records Closes
AUGUST
Low Yo Yo Stuff returned lo the scene just as another
one bit the dust Just remember that if you love local
record stores and want them to stick around, you've got to
patronize regularly even if the owner of the store might
patronize you. IMG!
rom big anniversaries to big breakups downtown institutions reopening
and shuttering 2011 was packed with music happenings Flagpole$ music
writers sifted through the year s headlines. Tweets and live show reviews to
generate our list of most memorable moments We estimated that there were about
6 000 sets of music played this year in Athens so obviously a tew gigs are not
going to make the cut. but here are the moments that most stand out in our collec
tive memory
Widespread Panic's 25th Anniversary
FEB. 10 & 11 @ THE CLASSIC CENTER
Flagpole heralded the renowned jam band's fwo-mght stand at the Classic
Center with perhaps our best cover art of all time Dave Schools as cupid WSP
returned later in the year for another special night, packing out the Georgia Theatre
and raising tens of thousands ot dollars for Tunes for Tots (Michelle Gilzenrat]
Athens Business Rocks
FEB. 2-4, 19 @ 40 WATT CLUB
No, this isn’t just another excuse to remind all our readers that Flagpole
took home top prize in the competition (Ed note yes, it is) But even if The
McCommumsts hadn't dominated we d sfnl be singing this event's praises People
often joke that every dang person m this town is a musician, but thanks to Nugi's
Space's brilliant fundraising event, we learned that it’s true HVAC repairmen rocked
alongside employees from print-copy stores, computer nerds took on bartenders
Flagpoles own lineup featured drivers, editors, office managers and interns What a
blast' And you better believe we II be back to defend our title in 2012 (MG]
David Barbe atUGA
MARCH
After tilling in as the interim director, Barbe was finally appointed as the official
director ot the UGA Music Business Program You couldn t ask for a cooler profes
sor or one more knowledgeable about the ms and outs of the music business—
unless maybe you ask for David Lowery whom MBUS also recruited this year I MG I
Godspeed You! Black Emperor
MAR. 1 @ 40 WATT CLUB
Godspeed You' Black Emperor played like a tidal wave a rushing wall of
apocalyptic post-rock that enveloped the crowd, washed every onlooker clean with
the revelatory power ot its musical vision and saw them emerge from the 40 Watt
newer, wholer people This show was nothing short of a baptism by sound (David
Fitzgerald!
AthFest Gets Electrified
JUNE 24 @ DOWNTOWN ATHENS
The weather stole the show at AthFest this year.'when Lera Lynns breathtaking
cover ot “In the Aeroplane Over the Sea" was punctuated by an explosive exclama
tion from up above A lightning bolt struck the corner ol Trappeze Pub, shattering
bricks and causing a few startled fans to, urn. shat a brick as well Although a
handful ot people were smacked by building tragments. nobody was very seriously
injured, and the festival continued without disruption [MG]
The Georgia Theatre Returns
AUG. 1
AthFest came and went Not-so-secret shows that were meant to serve as a
soft opening for the Theatre were cancelled After a two-year roller-coaster ride, the
Theatres reopening was still in doubt just hours before The Glands were set to take
the stage tor opening night And then the Tweet finally came "APPROVED 1 ! The @
GaTheatre is officially ready to go" That show made Chris Hassiotis' top list see
the next item (MG]
Madeline, The Glands
AUG. 1 @ GEORGIA THEATRE
Madeline Adams may have recently moved to Atlanta, but her longtime status
as an Athens favorite solidified as the first full band to usher m the renovated
Georgia Theatre playing before a packed house of well-wishers and happy folks
She and her backing band warmed up the crowd for The Glands who were perform
ing their first real’ show m a about a decade Warm feelings filled the room and it
didn’t matter that the band's energy was just lukewarm (I've always preferred their
recordings to the r live performances)—the night was a summertime welcome-back
party with the sort of bonhomie more typical ot this festive time of year (CHj
Reptar
AUG. 26 @ FARM 255
Whether you love 'em or love to hate em, there's no denying that Reptar was
the most hyped local act of the year again There was a line around the block to
catch these guys at AthFest, they packed the Georgia Theatre, too, but the absurdity
of this show at Farm will forever be etched in my memory That Farm 255 wasn't
shut down by the fire marshall that night was nothing short of a miracle I had
to watch the gig through the railings ot MAX because the restaurant patio was
packed—probably 10 times over its capacity It looked
unbearably claustrophobic to me. even outdoors, but the
crowd stayed tightly packed until the end of the set, despite
technical difficulties IMG]
ot Montreal
SEPT. 1 @ GEORGIA THEATRE
Of Montreal always puts on a great show, but their per
formance this past September was especially noteworthy
It may have been the shiny newness ot the Georgia Theatre
or Kevin Barnes fabulous assortment ot tights, but the
groundbreaking levels of positive energy were undeniable
It was all of the glittering good time I’d hoped for, with a few
pre- The Sunlandic Twins jams and plenty ot funky new tunes to boot Seeing so
many super-young faces in the audience restored my faith in the younger genera
tion's musical taste (Carrie DagenhardJ
Sons ot Daughters
SEPT. 21 @ HENDERSHOT’S COFFEE BAR
On a truly transportive evening, a saxophonist with fire in his soul turned a
cozy coffee bar into a noirish speakeasy, and half a dozen patrons into mad men
and temmes fatale with one bombastic, voluminous, devastating solo Barely a blip
on the Athenian radar, this remains the most profound musical experience I had all
year IDF]
Wild Flag
OCT. 22 @ 40 WATT CLUB
The soul-spirit ol great electric guitar music was fully divined the night Wild
Flag came to town They arrived in Athens in the midst of a hellride of a tour, sup
porting their mostly live, self-titled LP, tneir commitment to a bullshit-free (no
backing tracks or other cheat codes) presentation of the reality of their music was
evident They brought it all tangled-up Television guitar rave-ups, Sabbath grit and
Live at Leeds exploratory energy Put your money on them (Jeff Tobias]
Manray
ANYWHERE.
I probably caught five or six Manray sets this year, and I can't pick a favorite
Maybe it was the mind-blowing night when Bambara's Blaze Bateh doubled up
the drumming power, or maybe one of the nights Lazer/Wulf’s Bryan Aiken added
another layer of shredding onstage But Manray doesn't need guest players to tear
it up Their shows are consistently thriving intense, provocative and filled with
enough smiles and teasing banter to avoid scaring away more timid music fans
i wonder how many dudes were inspired to get chest tattoos after seeing them
play (MG)
Hip-Hop
This was the greatest year in recent memory to catch national hip-hop acts in
Athens We were treated to Big Boi (so many dancing ladies!). Snoop Dogg (so
many dancing family members'), Del the Funky Homosapien and my personal
favorite, a blazing, high-energy set from Childish Gambino at the Theatre Oh,
and speaking of comedians who also rap, let's not forget the impressively choreo
graphed and hilarious set from Turquoise Jeep at the 40 Watt So much tun (MG)
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