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MUSIC I FRIDAY, MAR. 28 The Psychedelic Furs Georgia Theatre ■ 8 p.m. - $20 We're a Long way from London in 1977, when the Psychedelic Furs first got together. The band's last album, 1991's World Outside, was followed closely by the band's dissolution; in 2001, the group began to tour again. These dates speak to the far-flung timespan of the Furs' adventures together, but don't sum up the breadth of their influence. Their fingerprint on new wave is preeminent; it should be noted that the Furs' song "Pretty in Pink" inspired the John Flughes film of the same name, not the other way around. Theirs is a style that's gone in and out of fashion many times over the last 37 years. But bandleaders/brothers Richard and Tim Butler are still, by all accounts, doing their material justice, rightfully counting them selves as something that's Less common all the time: the genuine article. [Jeff Tobias] MUSIC I FRIDAY, MAR. 28 Diarrhea Planet, The Weeks, New Wives, Concard America New Earth Athens - 9 p.m. - $5 My editor requested 125 words on why Diarrhea Planet is worthy of your time, but I only need four: guitar shred ding punk explosion. Is that not enough? At recent SXSW showcases, the Nashville- based band lit up crowds with face-melting solos, stage diving T-shirt contests and enough jokes about being another act altogether that folks began to wonder if they were serious about changing that ridiculous name. Beneath all of the band's raucous, visceral fun, Diarrhea Planet has a penchant for offering stunningly reflec tive lyrics about the pains of everyday existence. If you haven't already, give a close listen to the group's latest release, I'm Rich Beyond Your Wildest Dreams. Lucky for us, the band is back in town to make up for a Last-minute January cancellation. Rejoice! [Dan Mistich] MUSIC I FRIDAY, MAR. 28 Sam Sniper, Grand llapids, The Last Tycoon Flicker Theatre & Bar - 9 p.m. ■ FREE! "Something to Say," the Lead single from local alt-country quintet Sam Sniper's upcoming sophomore full-length, Throwing Rocks, is a pleasant surprise. The track finds the guys channeling '90s grunge, as they've been wont to call it, but there are also nods to radio-rock from the same era—specifically, hints of Spacehog. In short, it's a promising opening salvo, underpinned with slide guitar and instru mental twang. Since releasing their debut, We're Not Coming Back This Way, in 2012, the members of Sam Sniper have proved themselves to be tight, engaging perform ers and capable songwriters. Fans of the down-home sound of their debut may be disconcerted by the electric emphasis 'Something to Say" seems to signal, but fear not: Sam Sniper is simply feeling out new territory. The songwriting chops remain firmly intact. [Rachel Bailey] PERFORMANCE I SUNDAY, MAR. 30 Dancing with the Alhens Stars Classic Center - 7 p.m. ■ $20 Since its inception in 2008, Project Safe's Dancing with the Athens Stars has netted over $520,000 towards ending domestic violence. Inspired by the TV com petition series "Dancing with the Stars," 10 community leaders were paired up with dance instructors last October to create unique dance routines, spanning from ballroom and Latin to tap and trapeze. This year's lineup of stars includes Athens Regional cardiologist David Woodward, Walmart general manager Kip Farlow, Oconee County High School student Wesley Walters, UGA Business Law Clinic instructor Willow Tracy, Clarke County School District Superintendent Philip Lanoue, Ashford Manor B&B co-owner Mario Allen Castro, WXAG radio personality Barbara "Lady B" Sims, independent health care consultant Debbie Crowe, Classic City Rollergirl Ashley Booher and Porterhouse Grill general man ager Shawn Butcher. Votes can be cast online for $1 per vote at project-safe.org, with all proceeds benefitting Project Safe's support services, which include emergency shelter and long-term housing, counseling and operating a teen texting line. [Jessica Smith] PERFORMANCE I TUESDAY, APR. 1 & WEDNESDAY, APR. 2 "Lillie Red" Morton Theatre • 7:30 p.m. • $10-15 Following their production of "Alice: Lessons in Wonderland," the Dancefx Concert Dance Company is proud to announce another original performance entitled "Little Red." As the title suggests, the performance is based on the Brothers Grimm tale, Little Red Riding Hood. In Dancefx's adaptation, Little Red gets lost on her way to her grandmother's house and runs into several characters from other fairy tales, including the Seven Dwarves, rapping blind mice, Hansel and Gretel and dueling white and black swans. "Little Red" features guest performances from other Local dance companies including CONTACT, a ballroom performance company, and Sweet Dreams, a female hip hop perfor mance group. Dancefx promises the audi ence a playful and whimsical production. [Sarah Temple Stevenson] ABiotest f rom Nature for Life Jojn Our Team Plasma Donors Needed Now Please help us help those coping with rare, chronic, genetic diseases. New donors can receive $30 today and $70 this week! Ask about our Specialty Programs! Must be 18 years or older, have valid I.D. along with proof of SS# and local residency. Walk-ins Welcome. Wireless Internet Available. nic VOVJR APP°' N ^ c0 n\ 800 -?B\0-t^ PLAS ONUNE Biotest Plasma Center 233 West Hancock Ave. Athens, CA 30601 706-354-3898 www.biotestplasma.com MARCH 26, 2014 • FLAGPOLE.COM 19