we're proud to be nominated for a Flagpole Music Award again this year. we are up for best rock band and are humbled to be in a category beside The Whigs, Twin Tigers, Bambara, and Pride Parade. pretty rad. please go vote!
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thanks/award
thanks to everybody who was so good to us on tour. thanks for coming to see us play and letting us sleep at your house. thanks for the books, fly fishing movies and dim sum. thanks to Father Bill of the St. Francis Mission in Philly for the delicious coffee cake. thanks to Michael for the live camel at University of Maryland. thanks to Twin Tigers for everything. thanks to Blaze for killing it on the drums for both Gift Horse and Twin Tigers back to back most nights. thanks to Bambara for letting us borrow him. our friends in Athens and everyone we meet on the road collectively make it possible for us to do what we do. so thank you thank you.
latest...
sorry for the hiatus! we've been really busy, but here's some news:
-Mountain of Youth is officially out in most formats now and a trip to our myspace page will reveal a whole host of ways to purchase it. all of the appropriate links are at the very top of the page.
-check out our feature article in this week's Flagpole. although the cd release show has already come and gone, it's still a good read...
-speaking of that release show, thanks so much to everyone who came out to the Caledonia on Friday night. hope you enjoyed yourselves as much as we did!
-notice the new dates over there-->. we're pumped to be doing some of these with our good buddies Twin Tigers. they're hot shit. heads up east coast.
-it's slightly old news, but SxSW was tons o' fun. multiple peeps say that the 40 Watt's day party at Sidebar was one of the best shows of the entire festival despite the strangely cold weather. Austin has got to be one of the greatest cities on the planet. Athens was very well represented.
alright that's enough for now, i'll think of some more stuff to tell you about later.
Gift Horse at SXSW '09
hey there.
Saturday, March 21st: Get up way too early and head to Side Bar to set up for the 40 Watt day party. We run the sound, and the following bands play the indoor stage: Dancer Vs. Politician, Venice is Sinking, Quiet Hooves, Pride Parade, Gift Horse, Dead Confederate, Twin Tigers, The Dumps. The Dumps play without a doubt the best set I saw all week at SXSW. There is blood, spit and beer cans flying. Outside stage: A.Armada, Maserati, Modern Skirts, Holy Liars, The Winter Sounds, Gentleman Jesse, Still Flyin', and Mean Creek.
here's what we did at SXSW 2009:
Friday, March 13th: Play a really fun set at Caledonia with two of our favorite bands, TwinTigers and A.Armada. If you came to see it, thank you very much and we hope you had a great time. I, for one, think it was an unbelievable bill and all three bands were well worth the price of admission. See the 3/13/09 video from the previous post.
Monday, March 16th: Drive like hell.
Tuesday, March 17th: Drive some more. Brandon turns 27. He crosses the Mississippi River for the first time. We randomly run into Twin Tigers at a gas station in east Louisiana. We say hey and then roll out. They proceed to catch up with us and then smoke our asses on I-20 and beat us to Dallas, where we are playing a show together on the way to Austin. We arrive at the illustrious Hotel Lawrence in the historic East End where the elevator makes us whimper with fear. When we get to the room we realize that we can see the Texas Book Depository sixth floor window, Dealy Plaza, grassy knoll, and spot where JFK was shot out of our window:
The view from the hotel
There's an "X" in the road where JFK was shot
Vaughan maps out a conspiracy theory
The grassy knoll is grassy as hell
Much grassier in real life
Book Depository
The half-open window on the top right side of the building is where Oswald allegedly fired from
Hunter and I "keeps it real"
(our freaky ass old hotel in the background)
We spend about thirty minutes there and collectively agree that there was another gunman on the knoll. I'm convinced. Twin Tigers inform us via phone call that they are "post knoll" and at the venue guzzling beers. So we head off to find City Tavern. We are fed some delicious food and then Twin Tigers plays a ridiculously good set, as always. Immediately after the last note we are informed that it "was just too damned loud" and we share a laugh. Our set consists of our entire upcoming album in order. Things go well.
Twin Tigers are very very good
They played first...
...and then we came on
"Just too damned loud for Texas!"
Special thanks to City Tavern for being so good to us. Eat there and get a drink next time you're in the Big D.
Wednesday, March 18th: Get up early and grab breakfast at the Lawrence. Hit the road and make it down to Austin just in time for our first show at Cheers on 6th Street. Things are hot, crowded and crazy. The load-ins are insanity. I finally find a spot to park the van, run 19 blocks in the Texas heat and jump on stage. We play. Things go well again. We find the locals who are letting us post up at their place and relax. A few of us go see a good local band called Sunset.
Thursday, March 19th: Get up and shake off the sore muscles. Play another day set at Cheers and get to see L.A.'s Red Cortez. They were damn good and lots of fun. Later that afternoon we randomly run into our friends Ben and Nick from Arizona. We hang out with them on 6th street for a second and watch this kid on the sidewalk playing French music. He was awesome. Check out Arizona's SXSW 2009 recap for Blender. We head up Congress St. to Homeslice Pizza where Dead Confederate plays a killer slot to a grand crowd. I think they played three encores. On the way back we notice that the Texas state capital building is enormous:
Insert lame "everything's bigger in Texas" caption here
There are also a thousand people on a bridge at sundown waiting for a bunch of bats to fly out from under the bridge. Crazy. We play a night set at Agave's on 6th street. Arizona, being the cool dudes that they are, come to see us. The crowd is awesome and a bunch of people watch us on the street. I ran 19 blocks in record time once again.
Friday, March 20th: Take the day off to go see bands. Matt and I find Beach House, Grizzly Bear, Peter, Bjorn & John and Dinosaur Jr. on 4th street. We miss Dinosaur Jr. but decided that we were going to see them at the upcoming 40 Watt show with Dead Confederate anyway. So it's cool. Peter, Bjorn and John were my official "surprise of the week" and they put on a hell of a show. I think this is the night that Brandon saw Black Cobra, who rocks face. Pics from the Cedar St. Courtyard show:
Beach House
Grizzly Bear
Saturday, March 21st: Get up way too early and head to Side Bar to set up for the 40 Watt day party. We run the sound, and the following bands play the indoor stage: Dancer Vs. Politician, Venice is Sinking, Quiet Hooves, Pride Parade, Gift Horse, Dead Confederate, Twin Tigers, The Dumps. The Dumps play without a doubt the best set I saw all week at SXSW. There is blood, spit and beer cans flying. Outside stage: A.Armada, Maserati, Modern Skirts, Holy Liars, The Winter Sounds, Gentleman Jesse, Still Flyin', and Mean Creek.
Here we is...40 Watt day party at Side Bar
After packing up we head off to Club Primos on east 6th for our last gig of the week. It's a latin dance club. We eat at a very good and very authentic roadside taqueria in front of the club. Delicious. Hunter brushes up on his Spanish and promotes "Tecate, Tecate Lite y Heineken" into the microphone. The set ends with about 5 minutes of us making noise and all of our friends coming up on "stage" and making noise with us. We scare the barflies. After the show Hunter went to go see No Age up the street.
Sunday, March 22nd: We get up, once again waaay too early and head back to Athens. But before we do, we say goodbye to our gracious hosts Caitlin, Maya and Lindsey. They put southern hospitality to shame, made the stay very comfortable for us and showed us a good time. We can't thank them enough. We left Austin at about 8 a.m. Central time and got back to Athens at about 4 a.m. Eastern. See y'all next year...
Flagpole Writer's 2008 Picks and Reader's Survey
Hey everybody, check out the Flagpole's year-end lists for best local albums of 2008 as chosen by the writers, best musical moments of the year and best local albums according to the readers, and a few other lists here, here and here.
In the "Best Local Albums" category, it's no surprise that Dead Confederate sits atop the list with Wrecking Ball. Also making the list are The Whigs with Mission Control at six and Twin Tigers' Curious Faces/Violet Future at number seven. Some other pals got honorable mention, but take the time read the whole page because it also has a comprehensive list of pretty much every local release of the year, give or take a few. That should help you round out your collection...
Check out the year-end reader's survey to read some comments about what the citizens thought were the "Best Musical Moments of 2008". Comments from the Athens townfolk mentioned great shows from Bambara, Dead Confederate, Gift Horse, Pegasuses-XL, Kuroma and a lot of other bands from the list over there <---.
Nor Am I Above Any List Of Any Kind: Mike's Top 20 Albums of 2008
Inspired by Matt, here's my top 20 albums of 2008, in absolutely no particular order. These are albums from bands that make the Rebel Forces list of links and that are actually doing something around here, in my own humble opinion. Don't get me wrong, there were plenty of other good local releases that I did not get my hands on, but here's what I got. Some of these were released in 2007, but they were late in '07 so back off.
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Dead Confederate, Wrecking Ball
Released: 9/16/08 on TAO/Razor & Tie
Key Tracks: Wrecking Ball, Start Me Laughing, Yer Circus
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The Whigs, Mission Control
Released: 2/5/08 on ATO
Key Tracks: Like A Vibration, Production City, Sleep Sunshine
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Kuroma, Paris
Released: 6/1/08
Key Tracks: Alexander Martin, I Was The Rat, Searching For A Sheep
Listen to it here.
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Modern Skirts, All Of Us In Our Night
Released: 10/3/08 (Nationwide January 20, 2009)
Key Tracks: Radio Breaks, Soft Pedals, Chanel
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Pegasuses-XL, The Antiphon
Released: 2/26/08 on The Ernest Jenning Record Co.
Key Tracks: Marathon Mansion, Atmospheric Skull, Drugs For Change, Intermurals
Keep an eye out for a new one in early '09.
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Deaf Judges, All Rise
Released: 9/26/08 on Emerald City Ruins
Key Tracks: Space Cadet Setlist, Nuevo, Short Term Memories
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Twin Tigers, Curious Faces Violet Future
Released: 6/10/08
Key Tracks: Golden Days, Watershed, Red Fox Run
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Blue Flashing Light, The Mayor of Five Points
Released: 8/18/08
Key Tracks: Tangled Up In You, Cinderella, To My Love Who Disappeared
Cinemechanica, Rivals
Released: 8/19/08 on Hello Sir
Key Tracks: Hero/Protagonist, Rivals, Kurosawa
Sorry for the crappy picture.
A.Armada, Anam Cara
Released: 12/22/07 on Hello Sir
Key Tracks: The Moon Shifts The Sea The Sea Shapes The Shore The Shore Shakes The Sand The Sand Sinks The Ship, Fall Triumph, Into Days & Nights & Years & Months
This counts. Once again, sorry for the pic.
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Bambara, Bambara
Released: 7/6/08 on Emerald Weapon
Key Tracks: Native Tongue, Shake, Snakes In Our Hair
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Russian Spy Camera, Mutiny in the Kitchen With Knives
Released: 3/2/08
Key Tracks: Pixels In Your Soup, This Town Has Placed A Curse On Me, Hotels, X's Over Eyes
Download it for free. It's legal, I swear.
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The N.E.C., Million Minks
Released: 9/10/07
Key Tracks: Only One You Know, Witness, Why Don't You Stay?
This counts too. Keep an eye out, they've got a split out and a new one coming in January '09.
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Sleepy Horses, The Golden Light EP
Released: 9/17/08
Key Tracks: Echoes, Sleep, NYC
Download it for free. Also legal, I swear.
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Dark Meat, Universal Indians
Re-Released: 4/8/08 on Vice
Key Tracks: Freedom Ritual, Assholes For Eyeballs, Disintegrating Flowers
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The George W. Bush Cover Band, Hits From The Oval Ranch
Released: 10/22/08
Key Tracks: Make The Pie Higher, Mission Accomplished, My Base
Olympus Mans, Shelf Life
Released: 12/9/07
Key Tracks: Pictures From The War, I'm In Love With A Comeback, Sucker
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Harvey Milk, Life...The Best Game In Town
Released: 6/3/08 on Hydra Head
Key Tracks: Death Goes To The Winner, Motown, Skull Socks & Rope Shoes
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Lazer/Wulf, The Void That Isn't
Released: 9/22/08
Key Tracks: Sacrilicious, Lagarto
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Dead Confederate, Wrecking BallReleased: 9/16/08 on TAO/Razor & Tie
Key Tracks: Wrecking Ball, Start Me Laughing, Yer Circus
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The Whigs, Mission ControlReleased: 2/5/08 on ATO
Key Tracks: Like A Vibration, Production City, Sleep Sunshine
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Kuroma, ParisReleased: 6/1/08
Key Tracks: Alexander Martin, I Was The Rat, Searching For A Sheep
Listen to it here.
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Modern Skirts, All Of Us In Our NightReleased: 10/3/08 (Nationwide January 20, 2009)
Key Tracks: Radio Breaks, Soft Pedals, Chanel
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Pegasuses-XL, The AntiphonReleased: 2/26/08 on The Ernest Jenning Record Co.
Key Tracks: Marathon Mansion, Atmospheric Skull, Drugs For Change, Intermurals
Keep an eye out for a new one in early '09.
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Deaf Judges, All RiseReleased: 9/26/08 on Emerald City Ruins
Key Tracks: Space Cadet Setlist, Nuevo, Short Term Memories
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Twin Tigers, Curious Faces Violet Future
Released: 6/10/08
Key Tracks: Golden Days, Watershed, Red Fox Run
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Blue Flashing Light, The Mayor of Five Points
Released: 8/18/08
Key Tracks: Tangled Up In You, Cinderella, To My Love Who Disappeared
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Cinemechanica, Rivals
Released: 8/19/08 on Hello Sir
Key Tracks: Hero/Protagonist, Rivals, Kurosawa
Sorry for the crappy picture.
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A.Armada, Anam Cara
Released: 12/22/07 on Hello Sir
Key Tracks: The Moon Shifts The Sea The Sea Shapes The Shore The Shore Shakes The Sand The Sand Sinks The Ship, Fall Triumph, Into Days & Nights & Years & Months
This counts. Once again, sorry for the pic.
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Bambara, Bambara
Released: 7/6/08 on Emerald Weapon
Key Tracks: Native Tongue, Shake, Snakes In Our Hair
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All The Saints, Fire On Corridor X
Re-Released: 5/27/08 on Killer Pimp
Key Tracks: Regal Regalia, Sheffield, Farmacia
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Russian Spy Camera, Mutiny in the Kitchen With Knives
Released: 3/2/08
Key Tracks: Pixels In Your Soup, This Town Has Placed A Curse On Me, Hotels, X's Over Eyes
Download it for free. It's legal, I swear.
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The N.E.C., Million Minks
Released: 9/10/07
Key Tracks: Only One You Know, Witness, Why Don't You Stay?
This counts too. Keep an eye out, they've got a split out and a new one coming in January '09.
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Sleepy Horses, The Golden Light EP
Released: 9/17/08
Key Tracks: Echoes, Sleep, NYC
Download it for free. Also legal, I swear.
___________________________________________________________________
Dark Meat, Universal Indians
Re-Released: 4/8/08 on Vice
Key Tracks: Freedom Ritual, Assholes For Eyeballs, Disintegrating Flowers
___________________________________________________________________
The George W. Bush Cover Band, Hits From The Oval Ranch
Released: 10/22/08
Key Tracks: Make The Pie Higher, Mission Accomplished, My Base
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Olympus Mans, Shelf Life
Released: 12/9/07
Key Tracks: Pictures From The War, I'm In Love With A Comeback, Sucker
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Harvey Milk, Life...The Best Game In Town
Released: 6/3/08 on Hydra Head
Key Tracks: Death Goes To The Winner, Motown, Skull Socks & Rope Shoes
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Lazer/Wulf, The Void That Isn't
Released: 9/22/08
Key Tracks: Sacrilicious, Lagarto
Phew! That is a fine year for Athens bands. If anyone can think of any good stuff that I left off then please help me out. This is in no way meant to encompass all of the material coming from the Forces. Also I would like to apologize for the formatting of this post. Posting something with this many pictures is alot like trying to transcribe a Bach prelude by ear in real time. So I hope it looks okay on your screen.
December 15-21
Monday, December 15:
Nic Goodson (Sleepy Horses), Ryan Hetrick, Craig Lieske (Garbage Island, Ether Frolic), Chip Mckenzie (Still, Small Voice and the Joyful Noise), Jef Whatley (Still, Small Voice and the Joyful Noise). Flicker. 8:30 p.m. FREE. www.myspace.com/flickerbar.
Holiday Free-4-All.
Tuesday, December 16:
Dead Confederate, Manchester Orchestra, All Get Out, Kevin Devine. 40 Watt. 8 p.m. $10 (advance). http://www.40watt.com/.
Wednesday, December 17:
40 Watt Christmas Party. Open to the public, free admission with a toy.
Twin Tigers, Grape Soda, Witches. Go Bar. 10 p.m. FREE. www.myspace.com/gobar.
Immuzikation, Ashtray. Caledonia. 10 p.m. $5. http://www.caledonialounge.com/.
Thursday, December 18:
T.T. Mahoney and the Standard 8, Charlie Brown Christmas Live, Hola Halo. Flicker. 8:30 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/flickerbar.
The brilliance of T.T. and the boys on display as they perform Vince Guaraldi's A Charlie Brown Christmas live in it's entirity. Get in the holiday spirit!
Friday, December 19:
Sleepy Horses, Brian Connell, Jim Willingham. Flicker. 8:30 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/flickerbar.
Saturday, December 20:
November 3-9
Tuesday, November 4:
Election Day Party. CD Release party for George W. Bush Cover Band's new disc Hits From the Oval Ranch.
Cale Parks, Anathallo. The Loft. (ATL) 7 p.m. $10. www.theloftatl.com.
Cale Parks is the multi-talented drummer/multi-instrumental guy from Aloha.
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE TODAY!
Wednesday, November 5:
Subrig Destroyer, Night of the Wolf, L.A. Cross, Guzik. Caledonia. 10 p.m. $5. www.caledonialounge.com.
Pinche Gringo, Sweet Teeth Super Blooze Band, Timmy Tumble. Farm 255. 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com.
Trial By Fire, Ominous Castle, Derek Lyn Plastic. Star Bar. (ATL) $3. 9 p.m. www.starbar.net.
Thursday, November 6:
Colour Revolt, Rose Hill Drive. The Melting Point. 9 p.m. $11.50 (advance). $13 (door). www.meltingpointathens.com.
Friday, November 7:
Saturday, November 8:
Brandon Bower Band. Wild Wing. 10 p.m. FREE! www.wildwingcafe.com.
CD release party for Deaf Judges new one titled All Rise.
Matthew Sweet, The Bridges. 40 Watt. 8 p.m. $15 advance. www.40watt.com.
Twin Tigers, For Against, Springhouse. The Earl. (ATL) 9 p.m. $8. www.badearl.com.
Sunday, November 9:
Pegasuses-XL, Icy Demons, The Gerbils. Cine. 8 p.m. $5. www.athenscine.com.
Pelican, Kayo Dot, Stephen Brodsky. The Drunken Unicorn. (ATL) $12. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net.
October 27-November 2
Monday, October 27:
Mouser, Muchas Gracias, Ebu Gogo, Double Dagger. Go Bar. 10 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/gobar.
Tuesday, October 28:
Bambara, His Mischief, Hot Pink Money Shot, Nero and The Burning Violins. Caledonia. 10 p.m. $6 (21+), $8 (18+). http://www.caledonialounge.com/.
George W. Bush Cover Band. Live in the Lobby on WUOG 90.5 fm @ 8 p.m. http://www.wuog.org/.
Wednesday, October 29:
Monotonix, Crystal Antlers, Dark Meat, One Man Machine. Georgia Theatre. 9:30 p.m. $8. http://www.georgiatheatre.com/.
Pride Parade, Desert Cult Ritual. Little Kings. WUOG Birth-O-Ween. 9 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub.
Desert Cult Ritual features members of Chrissakes and Complete Adventurer.
Thursday, October 30:
We Versus the Shark, Pegasuses-XL, Sirhan Sirhan, Prize Country. Caledonia. Doors at 10 p.m. $6 (21+). $8 (18-20). http://www.caledonialounge.com/.
Matthew Sweet. Variety Playhouse. (ATL) 8 p.m. $20. http://www.variety-playhouse.com/.
Friday, October 31:
Deerhoof, Experimental Dental School, Flying. 40 Watt. 9 p.m. $10 (advance). http://www.40watt.com/.
Pastor of Muppets, Zombie Puppet Show. Farm 255. 10 p.m. FREE! http://www.farm255.com/.
Metallica cover band, Zombie Puppets. (state the obvious)
Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars. Georgia Theatre. 10 p.m. $10. http://www.georgiatheatre.com/.
Another cover band--playing the entire album.
Music Hates You, Holy Liars. Tasty World. 8 p.m. $7 (21+). $10 (18+). http://www.tastyworld.net/.
Boobutante Ball #8.
Pylon, Deerhunter, Jay Reatard, Times New Viking. Variety Playhouse. (ATL) 8 p.m. $16-$18. http://www.variety-playhouse.com/.
HALLOWEEN BITCHES
Saturday, November 1:
Space Rock Con. Tasty World. $10. 12 noon–12 midnight. http://www.tastyworld.net/.
Annual concert for "fans of Space Rock". There are a ton of bands so click the link for more info.
Constellations, Kuroma, Ponderosa, The Empties, Part Bear, Death on Wheels, Shovels & Rope, The Weeks. Star Bar. (ATL) Starts at 2 p.m. $5. http://www.starbar.net/.
Day of the Dead show. Don't get mugged or get your shit stolen. The unfortunate kid from Gentlemen Jesse and His Men got mugged outside of there not too long ago and our unfortunate drummer had some very old and cool drums and cymbals stolen from there during the Atlantis Music Conference. Big trouble in Little Five Points...
Drive By Truckers, The Hold Steady. Tabernacle. (ATL) 6:30 p.m. $30. www.myspace.com/tabernacleatlanta.
Twin Tigers, Jay Reatard, Carbonas. Lenny's. (ATL) 9 p.m. $10. http://www.lennysbar.com/.
Weedeater, Black Cobra, Today is the Day. 9 p.m. $12-$15. The Drunken Unicorn. (ATL) www.thedrunkenunicorn.net/.
Minus The Bear, Annuals, Sylvie. Variety Playhouse. (ATL) 10 p.m. $18-$20. http://www.variety-playhouse.com/.
Mouser, Muchas Gracias, Ebu Gogo, Double Dagger. Go Bar. 10 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/gobar.
Tuesday, October 28:
Bambara, His Mischief, Hot Pink Money Shot, Nero and The Burning Violins. Caledonia. 10 p.m. $6 (21+), $8 (18+). http://www.caledonialounge.com/.
George W. Bush Cover Band. Live in the Lobby on WUOG 90.5 fm @ 8 p.m. http://www.wuog.org/.
Wednesday, October 29:
Monotonix, Crystal Antlers, Dark Meat, One Man Machine. Georgia Theatre. 9:30 p.m. $8. http://www.georgiatheatre.com/.
Pride Parade, Desert Cult Ritual. Little Kings. WUOG Birth-O-Ween. 9 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub.
Desert Cult Ritual features members of Chrissakes and Complete Adventurer.
Thursday, October 30:
We Versus the Shark, Pegasuses-XL, Sirhan Sirhan, Prize Country. Caledonia. Doors at 10 p.m. $6 (21+). $8 (18-20). http://www.caledonialounge.com/.
Matthew Sweet. Variety Playhouse. (ATL) 8 p.m. $20. http://www.variety-playhouse.com/.
Friday, October 31:
Deerhoof, Experimental Dental School, Flying. 40 Watt. 9 p.m. $10 (advance). http://www.40watt.com/.
Pastor of Muppets, Zombie Puppet Show. Farm 255. 10 p.m. FREE! http://www.farm255.com/.
Metallica cover band, Zombie Puppets. (state the obvious)
Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars. Georgia Theatre. 10 p.m. $10. http://www.georgiatheatre.com/.
Another cover band--playing the entire album.
Music Hates You, Holy Liars. Tasty World. 8 p.m. $7 (21+). $10 (18+). http://www.tastyworld.net/.
Boobutante Ball #8.
Pylon, Deerhunter, Jay Reatard, Times New Viking. Variety Playhouse. (ATL) 8 p.m. $16-$18. http://www.variety-playhouse.com/.
HALLOWEEN BITCHES
Saturday, November 1:
Space Rock Con. Tasty World. $10. 12 noon–12 midnight. http://www.tastyworld.net/.
Annual concert for "fans of Space Rock". There are a ton of bands so click the link for more info.
Constellations, Kuroma, Ponderosa, The Empties, Part Bear, Death on Wheels, Shovels & Rope, The Weeks. Star Bar. (ATL) Starts at 2 p.m. $5. http://www.starbar.net/.
Day of the Dead show. Don't get mugged or get your shit stolen. The unfortunate kid from Gentlemen Jesse and His Men got mugged outside of there not too long ago and our unfortunate drummer had some very old and cool drums and cymbals stolen from there during the Atlantis Music Conference. Big trouble in Little Five Points...
Drive By Truckers, The Hold Steady. Tabernacle. (ATL) 6:30 p.m. $30. www.myspace.com/tabernacleatlanta.
Twin Tigers, Jay Reatard, Carbonas. Lenny's. (ATL) 9 p.m. $10. http://www.lennysbar.com/.
Weedeater, Black Cobra, Today is the Day. 9 p.m. $12-$15. The Drunken Unicorn. (ATL) www.thedrunkenunicorn.net/.
Minus The Bear, Annuals, Sylvie. Variety Playhouse. (ATL) 10 p.m. $18-$20. http://www.variety-playhouse.com/.
October 13-19
Tuesday, October 14:
Olympus Mans. Georgia Theatre. 9:30 p.m. $5. http://www.georgiatheatre.com/.
Conor Oberst and The Mystic Valley Band. Variety Playhouse. (ATL) 8 p.m. $22.50-$25. http://www.variety-playhouse.com/.
Wednesday, October 15:
Enoch, Brown Chicken Brown Cow, Distaster. Flicker. 8:30 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/flickerbar.
Enoch Bledsoe of Twin Tigers, Ryan Hetrick, and some punk band, respectively.
Dead Confederate, Heartless Bastards. The Five Spot. (ATL) 8:30 p.m. $12.50-$15. http://www.fivespot-atl.com/.
Thursday, October 16:
Gift Horse, Beatrix Kiddo, Johnny Buffalo and the Mutinous Noise. Drunken Unicorn. (ATL) 9 p.m. $8. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net/.
Friday, October 17:
Cinemechanica, A.Armada, Bambara, Building the State. 40 Watt. Doors @ 9:00 p.m. $6 over 21. $8 under 21. http://www.40watt.com/.
Saturday, October 18:
Sunday, October 19:
Olympus Mans. Georgia Theatre. 9:30 p.m. $5. http://www.georgiatheatre.com/.
Conor Oberst and The Mystic Valley Band. Variety Playhouse. (ATL) 8 p.m. $22.50-$25. http://www.variety-playhouse.com/.
Wednesday, October 15:
Enoch, Brown Chicken Brown Cow, Distaster. Flicker. 8:30 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/flickerbar.
Enoch Bledsoe of Twin Tigers, Ryan Hetrick, and some punk band, respectively.
Dead Confederate, Heartless Bastards. The Five Spot. (ATL) 8:30 p.m. $12.50-$15. http://www.fivespot-atl.com/.
Thursday, October 16:
Gift Horse, Beatrix Kiddo, Johnny Buffalo and the Mutinous Noise. Drunken Unicorn. (ATL) 9 p.m. $8. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net/.
Friday, October 17:
Cinemechanica, A.Armada, Bambara, Building the State. 40 Watt. Doors @ 9:00 p.m. $6 over 21. $8 under 21. http://www.40watt.com/.
Cinemechanica celebrates the release of their new jam Rivals with A.Armada, Building the State and Bambara. Those are some pretty cool laid back type of fellas in that Bambara. I like those guys.
Widespread Panic. Lakewood Amphitheatre. (ATL) 5:30 p.m. $25 - $75. Lakewood Amphitheatre.
The Magnetic Fields. Woodruff Arts Center. (ATL) 8 p.m. $26-$30. http://www.woodruffcenter.org/.
Saturday, October 18:
Widespread Panic. Lakewood Amphitheatre. (ATL) 5:30 p.m. $25 - $75. Lakewood Amphitheatre.
Sunday, October 19:
Widespread Panic. Tabernacle. (ATL) 7 p.m. $125. www.myspace.com/tabernacleatlanta.
Tunes for Tots benefit.
A Bone to Pick With Everyone
In the last week, I have encountered more negativity with regard to the local music scene (and music in general for that matter) than I have heard in a long time. I have heard shit talk from local musicians, I have read bad reviews in the local publications, I have witnessed bands competing with one another for no reason whatsoever, and of course I've noticed the ever-present internal struggles that plague every band and individual musician. I'm going to try my best not to name any names or cite specific examples in the following rant, but in an effort to make my arguments clear I'm afraid that I'm going to have to call a few people out on this one.
As I have grown as a human being one thing has become evident to me: anything someone does, and I do mean anything, is purely a reflection of their own state of mind and their own image of themselves. This may seem like a relatively simple concept but when you really think about it this statement can be used to explain every human action that you have ever witnessed. It took me about 22 years to figure this out (I'm now 25, by the way) and when I did it blew my fucking head off. I still forget it from time to time, but every time I do I remember that I used to treat people like shit. Why? Because I was sincerely unhappy with myself. Not unhappy. I hated myself. The day that I realized this fact is the day that I officially "grew up." That cliche idea of "growing up" is quantifiable and can be identified as the exact moment in time that you decide that you are an okay dude and it's time to stop treating other people around you like they are just as worthless as you used to think you were. And I'm sincerely sorry to all of those people who got caught up in the train wreck that was my past. I was a bitch.
I say all of this because I had a very short conversation with a local musician tonight that almost made me vomit. This local musician is a very good musician and in one of the best and well known current bands in Athens. Now every time you see this guy he is talking shit about another band. I said whats up to him tonight and that was all the invitation he needed to blast away at a few different musicians. For example, although we were at the Deerhunter/Twin Tigers/Chunklet Anniversary show at the 40 Watt, he proceeded to tell me how bad he hated Deerhunter and that "his camp talks tons of shit about these guys." He also commented that "he is sick of all the fucking reverb instrumental stuff" which is amazing because this dude has seen my band a zillion times and knows that my group soaks everything in tons of reverb. He said that Deerhunter frontman Bradford Cox was a dick to him in Europe. And just for good measure he commented that he could have "shit out Deerhunter's stuff in high school." Wow. I smiled, grabbed my girl by the hand and got the fuck out of there, mid-encore.
I realize that it sounds like I am bitching and moaning but this person also runs a local record label and I really do love his bands, so I am not so much crying about it as much as I am saying that as a person with a moderate amount of local influence it would be nice to see a little less bullshit competition.
Regardless, this person is not going to change their ways and if you met him today he would tell you (whether you asked or not) how great he is and how much he loves himself. But truthfully he doesn't. He is scared shitless of someone finding this out so he compensates by putting up a front and doing his best to treat people badly. And it is his right to. I just want people to realize the difference between artists and people who play music. People who simply play music can be superficial and shallow. They have learned to pang out notes on some instrument. They can't see beyond what is directly in front of them. I first encountered this person when I was in music school at Augusta State University. In that case, this person had no idea what being an artist means. They simply looked at a dead white person's music on a sheet of paper and mechanically crapped it out. They are seeking public acknowledgement and a wage, and music is a field that can give you both. So is prostitution.
There are exceptions to every rule, but the person I am speaking of two paragraphs ago is simply a player of music. And a very good one. To me an artist sees a bigger picture: they have a depth that goes beyond the surface of what they are seeing. That's not to say that there is not competition between artists, but it is of a different nature. They do not talk shit about others because they feel a need to prove that they are better than the other. They drive each other with the only worthwhile thing that they were ever born with: their art. They also appreciate other art even if it does not suit their particular tastes or level of technicality. Why? Because it is an art form. This is why art can not be defined. Am I an artist? I don't know or care. Right now I'm trying to get better at making music that I like and that expresses the way I feel. I can only say this: I like a lot of things that I hate. I hope that makes sense.
With regard to the local publications, I have read some Flagpole reviews lately by a guy named Tony Floyd that have really pissed me off. (I say his name only because I'm sure it's a pseudonym). For example, in his last review of the Fleet Foxes show at the Georgia Theatre he managed to find something snide and ignorant to say about Athens even though the sold-out show was absolutely incredible (seriously, listen to Fleet Foxes). It was dumb, but it was something to the effect of there being "enough rich white kids in Athens to fill a room that size." Of course this is absolutely shit journalism but hey it's the Flagpole.
Why is it that critics always seem to be the most critical? Because it is easy. It is hard to say what I loved about the shows that I loved, but I can immediately tell you what is was that I hated about the ones that sucked. When you put the unbelievable feeling of a life-altering show into words it loses its luster. All of it. Look at how easy it is for me to proclaim what is wrong with our music scene. See what I mean?
All I know is it's one thing when you give a national band the finger and say that their show or their latest album was crap. They have major label backing and PR people. They wipe their asses with the Flagpole. But when you have a local Athens band who just took the only $5,000 that they will ever see out of their own pockets, made an album, let it get into the hands of the only writer who will review it only to have it slammed for the sheer humor of it-then you are treading out onto some very dangerous territory. Just because I reference two relatively national acts here doesn't meant that this isn't happening to locals as well. Please God, we already have publications like the Flagpole and Stomp and Stammer who destroy albums because it's funny to them. I'm not saying that every local album should get 5 stars (we have SE Performer for that), but maybe a little more thought should go into things. Let's not perpetuate this shitty attitude by doing it ourselves through word of mouth. Besides, Chunklet is the only one that is worth a damn and legitimately funny anyway, so just read that.
Look, I can go on and on about this, all of this, but there is a simple point and I think I have set it on the tee. WE ARE CHOKING THE LIFE OUT OF THIS PLACE. Day by day. Every little comment, every bad review...it's happening. I think we all need to take a deep breath and digest a little humility. Although there are some really great bands doing some pretty impressive stuff right now we are collectively barely stirring the pot. Let's remember that. You can laugh me off, say I don't know shit if you want. That's fine. You are entitled to your opinion. But I do not want to be able to say I told you so, I don't want to be right on this one. You don't have to make music to think like an artist. Music scenes are fragile. I think they require a vast support network, not just a few flagship acts. Let's provide that support network, not because it is good for anyone in particular but because it is good for all of Athens. The whole scene. We don't need anybody. All we have to do is go to shows and listen to stuff. Musicians: keep writing, don't quit playing and lets keep our mouths shut. DO NOT TALK SHIT. Your art will do all of the work for you. Help me get this blog off the dirt. That's all. Let's chalk all of this recent negativity up to people getting a little too drunk and loose-lipped combined with stress due to the fact that the economy has officially shit the bed. Thank you for reading and happy birthday Hunter.
As I have grown as a human being one thing has become evident to me: anything someone does, and I do mean anything, is purely a reflection of their own state of mind and their own image of themselves. This may seem like a relatively simple concept but when you really think about it this statement can be used to explain every human action that you have ever witnessed. It took me about 22 years to figure this out (I'm now 25, by the way) and when I did it blew my fucking head off. I still forget it from time to time, but every time I do I remember that I used to treat people like shit. Why? Because I was sincerely unhappy with myself. Not unhappy. I hated myself. The day that I realized this fact is the day that I officially "grew up." That cliche idea of "growing up" is quantifiable and can be identified as the exact moment in time that you decide that you are an okay dude and it's time to stop treating other people around you like they are just as worthless as you used to think you were. And I'm sincerely sorry to all of those people who got caught up in the train wreck that was my past. I was a bitch.
I say all of this because I had a very short conversation with a local musician tonight that almost made me vomit. This local musician is a very good musician and in one of the best and well known current bands in Athens. Now every time you see this guy he is talking shit about another band. I said whats up to him tonight and that was all the invitation he needed to blast away at a few different musicians. For example, although we were at the Deerhunter/Twin Tigers/Chunklet Anniversary show at the 40 Watt, he proceeded to tell me how bad he hated Deerhunter and that "his camp talks tons of shit about these guys." He also commented that "he is sick of all the fucking reverb instrumental stuff" which is amazing because this dude has seen my band a zillion times and knows that my group soaks everything in tons of reverb. He said that Deerhunter frontman Bradford Cox was a dick to him in Europe. And just for good measure he commented that he could have "shit out Deerhunter's stuff in high school." Wow. I smiled, grabbed my girl by the hand and got the fuck out of there, mid-encore.
I realize that it sounds like I am bitching and moaning but this person also runs a local record label and I really do love his bands, so I am not so much crying about it as much as I am saying that as a person with a moderate amount of local influence it would be nice to see a little less bullshit competition.
Regardless, this person is not going to change their ways and if you met him today he would tell you (whether you asked or not) how great he is and how much he loves himself. But truthfully he doesn't. He is scared shitless of someone finding this out so he compensates by putting up a front and doing his best to treat people badly. And it is his right to. I just want people to realize the difference between artists and people who play music. People who simply play music can be superficial and shallow. They have learned to pang out notes on some instrument. They can't see beyond what is directly in front of them. I first encountered this person when I was in music school at Augusta State University. In that case, this person had no idea what being an artist means. They simply looked at a dead white person's music on a sheet of paper and mechanically crapped it out. They are seeking public acknowledgement and a wage, and music is a field that can give you both. So is prostitution.
There are exceptions to every rule, but the person I am speaking of two paragraphs ago is simply a player of music. And a very good one. To me an artist sees a bigger picture: they have a depth that goes beyond the surface of what they are seeing. That's not to say that there is not competition between artists, but it is of a different nature. They do not talk shit about others because they feel a need to prove that they are better than the other. They drive each other with the only worthwhile thing that they were ever born with: their art. They also appreciate other art even if it does not suit their particular tastes or level of technicality. Why? Because it is an art form. This is why art can not be defined. Am I an artist? I don't know or care. Right now I'm trying to get better at making music that I like and that expresses the way I feel. I can only say this: I like a lot of things that I hate. I hope that makes sense.
With regard to the local publications, I have read some Flagpole reviews lately by a guy named Tony Floyd that have really pissed me off. (I say his name only because I'm sure it's a pseudonym). For example, in his last review of the Fleet Foxes show at the Georgia Theatre he managed to find something snide and ignorant to say about Athens even though the sold-out show was absolutely incredible (seriously, listen to Fleet Foxes). It was dumb, but it was something to the effect of there being "enough rich white kids in Athens to fill a room that size." Of course this is absolutely shit journalism but hey it's the Flagpole.
Why is it that critics always seem to be the most critical? Because it is easy. It is hard to say what I loved about the shows that I loved, but I can immediately tell you what is was that I hated about the ones that sucked. When you put the unbelievable feeling of a life-altering show into words it loses its luster. All of it. Look at how easy it is for me to proclaim what is wrong with our music scene. See what I mean?
All I know is it's one thing when you give a national band the finger and say that their show or their latest album was crap. They have major label backing and PR people. They wipe their asses with the Flagpole. But when you have a local Athens band who just took the only $5,000 that they will ever see out of their own pockets, made an album, let it get into the hands of the only writer who will review it only to have it slammed for the sheer humor of it-then you are treading out onto some very dangerous territory. Just because I reference two relatively national acts here doesn't meant that this isn't happening to locals as well. Please God, we already have publications like the Flagpole and Stomp and Stammer who destroy albums because it's funny to them. I'm not saying that every local album should get 5 stars (we have SE Performer for that), but maybe a little more thought should go into things. Let's not perpetuate this shitty attitude by doing it ourselves through word of mouth. Besides, Chunklet is the only one that is worth a damn and legitimately funny anyway, so just read that.
Look, I can go on and on about this, all of this, but there is a simple point and I think I have set it on the tee. WE ARE CHOKING THE LIFE OUT OF THIS PLACE. Day by day. Every little comment, every bad review...it's happening. I think we all need to take a deep breath and digest a little humility. Although there are some really great bands doing some pretty impressive stuff right now we are collectively barely stirring the pot. Let's remember that. You can laugh me off, say I don't know shit if you want. That's fine. You are entitled to your opinion. But I do not want to be able to say I told you so, I don't want to be right on this one. You don't have to make music to think like an artist. Music scenes are fragile. I think they require a vast support network, not just a few flagship acts. Let's provide that support network, not because it is good for anyone in particular but because it is good for all of Athens. The whole scene. We don't need anybody. All we have to do is go to shows and listen to stuff. Musicians: keep writing, don't quit playing and lets keep our mouths shut. DO NOT TALK SHIT. Your art will do all of the work for you. Help me get this blog off the dirt. That's all. Let's chalk all of this recent negativity up to people getting a little too drunk and loose-lipped combined with stress due to the fact that the economy has officially shit the bed. Thank you for reading and happy birthday Hunter.
October 6-12
Monday, October 6:
Modern Skirts. Ashford Manor. 7–9 p.m. $12 (Adults), $5 (Children under 12), FREE! (Children under 6). http://www.ambedandbreakfast.com/.
The Roots. Tabernacle (ATL) 6:30 p.m. $37.50. www.myspace.com/tabernacleatlanta.
Tuesday, October 7:
Screening of Major Organ & The Adding Machine followed by a performance by The Elephant 6 Orchestra. Cine. Movie showtime @ 9:30 p.m. Music to follow (10:30 p.m. I think). $12 (advance), $15 (day of show). http://www.athenscine.com/.
The long awaited premiere of Major Organ & The Adding Machine, a new film companion to the mysterious Elephant 6 collective album of the same name. Featuring musical and theatrical contributions from Jeff Mangum, Kevin Barnes, William Cullen Hart, Julian Koster, Andrew Reiger, and Dixie Blood Moustache. Followed by a live performance that kicks off the Elephant 6 Orchestra's Holiday Surprise Tour, featuring the musical talent of Julian Koster, Will Hart, Bill Doss, John Fernandes, Nesey Gallons, Laura Carter, Scott Spillane, Robbie Cucchiarro, Theodore Hilton, Andrew Reiger, Eric Harris, Pete Erchick performing the songs of The Music Tapes, The Circulatory System, Scott Spillane, Gerbils, Elf Power, Olivia Tremor Control, Nana Grizol, Pipes You See, Pipes You Don't and more.
Cool. This movie was largely created by Rebel Forces contributor J.J.'s roommate, Joey. (Six degrees of Athens separation). Click the links above to view the movie trailer and get some info on the tour, and check the Orange Twin site to get a heads up on all of the many bands mentioned above.
Wednesday, October 8:
Common, N.E.R.D. Tabernacle. (ATL) 8 p.m. $36.50. www.myspace.com/tabernacleatlanta.
Thursday, October 9:
Casper & The Cookies, Dressy Bessy. 40 Watt. 9 p.m. $7-$9. www.40watt.com/.
The Sammies. Vinyl. (ATL) 8 p.m. $5-$8. www.vinylatlanta.com/.
Friday, October 10:
Dead Confederate. Live on Late Night with Conan O' Brien. His show comes on NBC at 12:35 a.m. just in case you are a complete dumbass. See here for my thoughts. Also be sure to check out the web's hottest manatee site.
Congrats boys. Give 'em hell.
Deerhunter, Twin Tigers, Brent Weinbach, Gentleman Jesse & His Men. 40 Watt. 9 p.m. $8 advance. $10 day of show. www.40watt.com/.
Night 1 of Chunklet's 15th Anniversary Shindig Extravaganza.
The Empties, Noises-10. Tasty World. 10 p.m. http://www.tastyworld.net/.
Dancer Vs. Politician. Kavarna. (ATL) 9 p.m.
Saturday, October 11:
Mastodon, Brian Posehn. 40 Watt. 9 p.m. $20 advance. $22 day of show. www.40watt.com/.
Night 2 of Chunklet's 15th Anniversary Shindig Extravaganza.
Naughty By Nature, Doug E Fresh, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick. Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center. (ATL) 8 p.m. $37.50-$75. http://www.atlantaciviccenter.com/.
Freshfest '08! (Crackers, honkys, whitebread suckas need not apply).
Sunday, October 12:
Music Hates You, Armazilla, Bible of the Devil. Drunken Unicorn. (ATL) 8 p.m. $10.
www.thedrunkenunicorn.net/.
Modern Skirts. Ashford Manor. 7–9 p.m. $12 (Adults), $5 (Children under 12), FREE! (Children under 6). http://www.ambedandbreakfast.com/.
The Roots. Tabernacle (ATL) 6:30 p.m. $37.50. www.myspace.com/tabernacleatlanta.
Tuesday, October 7:
Screening of Major Organ & The Adding Machine followed by a performance by The Elephant 6 Orchestra. Cine. Movie showtime @ 9:30 p.m. Music to follow (10:30 p.m. I think). $12 (advance), $15 (day of show). http://www.athenscine.com/.
The long awaited premiere of Major Organ & The Adding Machine, a new film companion to the mysterious Elephant 6 collective album of the same name. Featuring musical and theatrical contributions from Jeff Mangum, Kevin Barnes, William Cullen Hart, Julian Koster, Andrew Reiger, and Dixie Blood Moustache. Followed by a live performance that kicks off the Elephant 6 Orchestra's Holiday Surprise Tour, featuring the musical talent of Julian Koster, Will Hart, Bill Doss, John Fernandes, Nesey Gallons, Laura Carter, Scott Spillane, Robbie Cucchiarro, Theodore Hilton, Andrew Reiger, Eric Harris, Pete Erchick performing the songs of The Music Tapes, The Circulatory System, Scott Spillane, Gerbils, Elf Power, Olivia Tremor Control, Nana Grizol, Pipes You See, Pipes You Don't and more.
Cool. This movie was largely created by Rebel Forces contributor J.J.'s roommate, Joey. (Six degrees of Athens separation). Click the links above to view the movie trailer and get some info on the tour, and check the Orange Twin site to get a heads up on all of the many bands mentioned above.
Wednesday, October 8:
Common, N.E.R.D. Tabernacle. (ATL) 8 p.m. $36.50. www.myspace.com/tabernacleatlanta.
Thursday, October 9:
Casper & The Cookies, Dressy Bessy. 40 Watt. 9 p.m. $7-$9. www.40watt.com/.
The Sammies. Vinyl. (ATL) 8 p.m. $5-$8. www.vinylatlanta.com/.
Friday, October 10:
Dead Confederate. Live on Late Night with Conan O' Brien. His show comes on NBC at 12:35 a.m. just in case you are a complete dumbass. See here for my thoughts. Also be sure to check out the web's hottest manatee site.
Congrats boys. Give 'em hell.
Deerhunter, Twin Tigers, Brent Weinbach, Gentleman Jesse & His Men. 40 Watt. 9 p.m. $8 advance. $10 day of show. www.40watt.com/.
Night 1 of Chunklet's 15th Anniversary Shindig Extravaganza.
The Empties, Noises-10. Tasty World. 10 p.m. http://www.tastyworld.net/.
Dancer Vs. Politician. Kavarna. (ATL) 9 p.m.
Saturday, October 11:
Mastodon, Brian Posehn. 40 Watt. 9 p.m. $20 advance. $22 day of show. www.40watt.com/.
Night 2 of Chunklet's 15th Anniversary Shindig Extravaganza.
Naughty By Nature, Doug E Fresh, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick. Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center. (ATL) 8 p.m. $37.50-$75. http://www.atlantaciviccenter.com/.
Freshfest '08! (Crackers, honkys, whitebread suckas need not apply).
Sunday, October 12:
Music Hates You, Armazilla, Bible of the Devil. Drunken Unicorn. (ATL) 8 p.m. $10.
www.thedrunkenunicorn.net/.
Recap of the 40 Watt Show 9/19/08
I'd like to thank everybody who came out early to the 40 Watt for the Dead Confederate cd release party show. I know that us fellows from Gift Horse sincerely appreciate those guys putting us on the bill and I'm pretty sure I can speak for Twin Tigers and Kuroma too. Wish them the best on their tour, be sure to check em out if they come through your area wherever that may be. But yeah, thanks to everybody who came out early to see us-I know I had a good time and I hope you did too.
Special thanks to Mike White from Deadly Designs for coming out and taking some great photos from the show. That guy works his ass off to get some really awesome shots and is only motivated by a pure love of music and photography. Be sure to check out the gallries of each band from last Friday on his page and check out some of his other work while you're there.
Special thanks to Mike White from Deadly Designs for coming out and taking some great photos from the show. That guy works his ass off to get some really awesome shots and is only motivated by a pure love of music and photography. Be sure to check out the gallries of each band from last Friday on his page and check out some of his other work while you're there.
September 15-21
Tuesday, September 16:
Blue Flashing Light, Clay Cook, Ken Will Morton. Tasty World. 10 p.m. $5. http://www.tastyworld.net/.
Wednesday, September 17:
The Dumps, Howl, Liquid Limbs, Rat Babies. Caledonia. 10 p.m. $6 (21+), $7 (18+). http://www.caledonialounge.com/.
The Selmanaires, TUSSLE, Recompas. The Earl. (ATL) 9 p.m. $8 - $10. http://www.badearl.com/.
Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby, Gentleman Jesse and His Men, The N.E.C. Star Bar. (ATL) 9 p.m. $8. http://www.starbar.net/.
Thursday, September 18:
Gift Horse, Sleepy Horses. Rocket Club. (ASHEVILLE, NC) 10 p.m. http://www.therocketclub.net/.
Friday, September 19:
Dead Confederate, Twin Tigers, Gift Horse, Kuroma. 40 Watt. 9 p.m. FREE! (21+), $2 (18+). http://www.40watt.com/.
Concert release of Dead Confederate's Wrecking Ball.
Pretty sure that Wax Fang is playing the after party at the Secret Squirrel.
Saturday, September 20:
Gift Horse, The Sammies, The Judies, Casper & the Cookies, It's Elephants, Le Castle Vania. Atlantis Music Conference--Southeastern Performer Magazine Stage. Star Bar. (ATL) 8 p.m. http://www.starbar.net/.
Cinemechanica, Lazer/Wulf, Young Livers, Canvas Solaris. 40 Watt.
Concert release of Lazer/Wulf's The Void That Isn't. http://www.40watt.com/.
Dead Confederate, Wax Fang, Twin Tigers. The Earl. (ATL) 9:30 p.m. $8 - $10. http://www.badearl.com/.
Blue Flashing Light, Clay Cook, Ken Will Morton. Tasty World. 10 p.m. $5. http://www.tastyworld.net/.
Wednesday, September 17:
The Dumps, Howl, Liquid Limbs, Rat Babies. Caledonia. 10 p.m. $6 (21+), $7 (18+). http://www.caledonialounge.com/.
The Selmanaires, TUSSLE, Recompas. The Earl. (ATL) 9 p.m. $8 - $10. http://www.badearl.com/.
Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby, Gentleman Jesse and His Men, The N.E.C. Star Bar. (ATL) 9 p.m. $8. http://www.starbar.net/.
Thursday, September 18:
Gift Horse, Sleepy Horses. Rocket Club. (ASHEVILLE, NC) 10 p.m. http://www.therocketclub.net/.
Friday, September 19:
Dead Confederate, Twin Tigers, Gift Horse, Kuroma. 40 Watt. 9 p.m. FREE! (21+), $2 (18+). http://www.40watt.com/.
Concert release of Dead Confederate's Wrecking Ball.
Pretty sure that Wax Fang is playing the after party at the Secret Squirrel.
Saturday, September 20:
Gift Horse, The Sammies, The Judies, Casper & the Cookies, It's Elephants, Le Castle Vania. Atlantis Music Conference--Southeastern Performer Magazine Stage. Star Bar. (ATL) 8 p.m. http://www.starbar.net/.
Cinemechanica, Lazer/Wulf, Young Livers, Canvas Solaris. 40 Watt.
Concert release of Lazer/Wulf's The Void That Isn't. http://www.40watt.com/.
Dead Confederate, Wax Fang, Twin Tigers. The Earl. (ATL) 9:30 p.m. $8 - $10. http://www.badearl.com/.
September 8-14
Monday, September 8:
Music Hates You, Weedeater, Armazilla. Tasty World. 10 p.m. $5. http://www.tastyworld.net/.
Metal time! Armazilla (from ATL) is supposedly formed by an ex-ZZ Top roadie, Weedeater is from Wilmington, NC, and Music Hates You hates you. All of the bands at Tasty World now play the upstairs bar in what is potentially a shoe-in for "the worst idea of 2008" Flagpole music awards category. But this show should rock your ass anyway. Go.
Tuesday, September 9:
Chrissakes, Nationale, Worn in Red. Little Kings. 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub.
Wednesday, September 10:
The Whigs, Tokyo Police Club, The Coast. 40 Watt. 9 p.m. $15 (advance). http://www.40watt.com/.
J. Roddy Walston and The Business, Holy Liars, The Dictatortots. Tasty World. 10 p.m. $5. http://www.tastyworld.net/.
Gil Mantera's Party Dream, Death Pill, Math Candy. The Earl (ATL) 9 p.m. $7. http://www.badearl.com/.
The N.E.C., All the Saints, Adventure. Star Bar (ATL) 9 p.m. $3. http://www.starbar.net/.
Thursday, September 11:
The Winter Sounds, Waves on Waves, Wedge. 40 Watt. 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). http://www.40watt.com/.
Enoch (of Twin Tigers), Mr. Gnome, Strezo. Caledonia. 10 p.m. $6 (21+), $7 (18+). http://www.caledonialounge.com/.
Friday, September 12:
Dead Confederate, Turf War. Sky City. (AUGUSTA, GA). Doors 8 p.m. Music 10 p.m. Advance $7. Day of Show $10. http://www.skycityaugusta.com/.
Concert release of Dead Confederate's new album Wrecking Ball. Sky City is where The Mission used to be. It changed hands when Coco Rubio (owner of the Soul Bar) bought the venue and is finally going to run it correctly. This is the night of the "Border Bash" party that is celebrated in Augusta in honor of the UGA vs. USC football game on Saturday. So if you are there for that reason, check out the show. Try not to get stabbed.
Venice is Sinking. Kavarna (ATL) 9 p.m. FREE. Kavarna.
Saturday, September 13:
George W. Bush Cover Band. Georgia Theatre. 10 p.m. $10. http://www.georgiatheatre.com/.
The kids from Olympus Mans and some other dude play in this band that sets words from W.'s speeches to music. So I guess the president is also a member of this band. (He should get writing credits at least). Anyhow, I know this sounds like a dumbass idea but when you read the lyrics to the songs it is fucking scary that our president actually said this shit.
Monotonix, Silver Jews. Variety Playhouse (ATL). 8:30 p.m. $15. http://www.variety-playhouse.com/.
Music Hates You, Weedeater, Armazilla. Tasty World. 10 p.m. $5. http://www.tastyworld.net/.
Metal time! Armazilla (from ATL) is supposedly formed by an ex-ZZ Top roadie, Weedeater is from Wilmington, NC, and Music Hates You hates you. All of the bands at Tasty World now play the upstairs bar in what is potentially a shoe-in for "the worst idea of 2008" Flagpole music awards category. But this show should rock your ass anyway. Go.
Tuesday, September 9:
Chrissakes, Nationale, Worn in Red. Little Kings. 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub.
Wednesday, September 10:
The Whigs, Tokyo Police Club, The Coast. 40 Watt. 9 p.m. $15 (advance). http://www.40watt.com/.
J. Roddy Walston and The Business, Holy Liars, The Dictatortots. Tasty World. 10 p.m. $5. http://www.tastyworld.net/.
Gil Mantera's Party Dream, Death Pill, Math Candy. The Earl (ATL) 9 p.m. $7. http://www.badearl.com/.
The N.E.C., All the Saints, Adventure. Star Bar (ATL) 9 p.m. $3. http://www.starbar.net/.
Thursday, September 11:
The Winter Sounds, Waves on Waves, Wedge. 40 Watt. 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). http://www.40watt.com/.
Enoch (of Twin Tigers), Mr. Gnome, Strezo. Caledonia. 10 p.m. $6 (21+), $7 (18+). http://www.caledonialounge.com/.
Friday, September 12:
Dead Confederate, Turf War. Sky City. (AUGUSTA, GA). Doors 8 p.m. Music 10 p.m. Advance $7. Day of Show $10. http://www.skycityaugusta.com/.
Concert release of Dead Confederate's new album Wrecking Ball. Sky City is where The Mission used to be. It changed hands when Coco Rubio (owner of the Soul Bar) bought the venue and is finally going to run it correctly. This is the night of the "Border Bash" party that is celebrated in Augusta in honor of the UGA vs. USC football game on Saturday. So if you are there for that reason, check out the show. Try not to get stabbed.
Venice is Sinking. Kavarna (ATL) 9 p.m. FREE. Kavarna.
Saturday, September 13:
George W. Bush Cover Band. Georgia Theatre. 10 p.m. $10. http://www.georgiatheatre.com/.
The kids from Olympus Mans and some other dude play in this band that sets words from W.'s speeches to music. So I guess the president is also a member of this band. (He should get writing credits at least). Anyhow, I know this sounds like a dumbass idea but when you read the lyrics to the songs it is fucking scary that our president actually said this shit.
Monotonix, Silver Jews. Variety Playhouse (ATL). 8:30 p.m. $15. http://www.variety-playhouse.com/.
Some stuff that happened this week that I haven't forgotten already - by JJ
This has been one of the funnest, busiest weeks I've had in a damned while.
Tuesday, August 12
Worked day shift at Taco Stand. Had band practice for a couple of hours. Danced on over to the 40 Watt for the musical stylings of Elf Power and Gnarls Barkley. Elf Power is great live. Their melodies have always been catchy to me. I can't stand still when they play. Their bass player shreds hardcore.
Gnarls Barkley came on to the stage to an already-amped-up sold-out 40 Watt crowd. Their band, which included Athens' Heather McIntosh, was smaller than I imagined it would be. But damn, they sounded incredible. Cee-Lo has always been one of my favorite singers, so I was excited to hear him live..... He makes it look effortless. They covered "Reckoner" by Radiohead and I pooped my pants because it was so good. As I was in the restroom, putting on one of my pairs of fresh, emergency-concert-replacement pants, red-faced with shame, I realized I wasn't alone. Upon exiting the bathroom, I encountered a sea of people waiting in line, embarrassed, drawers full of doo doo. It was that good.
Wednesday, August 13
Worked day shift at Taco Stand. Met the guys in Dead Confederate at Kingpin's Bowl and Brew at 7pm to help my friend and colleague Jason Jacobson get some video footage of the band and their friends bowling and goofing around. I'm not sure if I can say who the footage is for just yet, but it's pretty awesome shit, Tony. We all bowled and drank and then drank some drank. While we were there, we started interviewing everyone, with Jason videotaping while I asked the questions (How do you know Dead Confederate, etc.) We got great answers from Parker from the Whigs and Andy from The Dumps. We then took the party to Little Kings to do more interviews with the band. We got more than we bargained for, being that it was during Popfest, and EVERYBODY was out, having a good time, and feeling loose, footloose. Kick off your Sunday shoes. We got some great stuff from Matt and Aimee from Twin Tigers, Hunter, Mike, and Brandon from Gift Horse, Hank from Kuroma, Shane from Spring Tigers, Vanessa from Pylon, Kay from Casper & the Cookies, Ben and Tim from Dark Meat, Jeff from Dark Meat, Pegasuses XL, We vs. The Shark, and lots of other bands. Dead Confederate was cool because they wanted to share their spotlight feature with their contemporaries in the Athens music scene. Jason did a great job editing it, and I will post it as soon as it's all good.
Thursday, August 14
Went in to work at Barnes and Noble at 8:45 am. Tried to buy a Red Bull and a coffee, but one of my managers said I couldn't have them. I was beat down tired, and running on 3 or 4 hours of sleep. I could have used those drinks. Drifted through the day and then had to go directly to the Georgia Theatre to soundcheck.
We played with my homie Calen Nash and his band Ponderosa. They sounded tight and had some great harmonies. They also have cool boots. It was tough, because we played at the same time that Roky Ericson, Dark Meat, Twin Tigers, and Dead Confederate were playing at other venues. We still had a nice crowd and they were energetic and responsive. It was loud as balls in there and I was pleased about that. We spiritedly enjoyed the cooler full of cold beer that the staff provided us. Thanks, y'all. Stayed up really late having lots of fun!
Friday, August 15
Went in to open and manage the Taco Stand at 9am on 3 hours of sleep (I really need to learn how to schedule my shifts better, but I need 'em.) Worked until 3 and Ann was so nice enough to finish the rest of the day for me. Ran by Jason Jacobson's to look at the video, and had enough time to go home and grab some clothes for our gig that night in Birmingham, Al, at the Nick. I really could have used a shower because, as Staind once said, It's Been a While. Oh well. Had a nice hot stinky van ride to ol-Birmy. Actually had a real good time there. The locals were cool and we played with the Swear from Atlanta, Spencer Ezell from Nashville, and Eyes Around, from Alabama. We played third, so it was mighty late once we busted out of Bama. We drove straight back to Athens. I made it driving to Danielsville before I just coudn't keep my eyes open anymore. Adam drove the rest of the way, and he was a champ, as I fell asleep and woke up every 20 seconds or so in the back seat. We got back to Athens at 7am or so and I got in my car at their apartment in Five Points. I drove back to my place, took off my sweaty stage clothes (still no shower,) and slept from 8am to 8pm on Saturday. Deep, deep sleep. Crazy dreams, adventure, vision quests. Spirit Wolves.
Saturday, August 16
Slept all day and ventured out of the house as it was getting dark.I went to Adam's girlfriend Sandra's birthday feast at Cali and Tito's, and we all then went to Wow Wingery in Five Points to booze, eat, and watch Michael Phelps win his eighth gold medal on one of the restaurant's 48,000 televisions. He won it, and we all felt good for America. Thought I was going home, but got pulled over to the 40 watt for another incredible show. Circulatory System, Elf Power, and Music Tapes. EVERYBODY was there. People came out of the woodwork for this one. I missed Circulatory System. Elf Power did great once again, and then I was treated to Music Tapes. Giant metronomes, bouncing a ball as an instrument, banjos, tape organs, tubas, all kinds of shit. The show ended by kazoos being handed out to the crowd, and the band played on as they led the ENTIRE CROWD out of the 40 watt, across Pulaski St, and down Prince Ave. I didn't follow them, but my roommate Joey, who is from Ruston and involved with all of those E6 dudes, and directed Major Organ and the Adding Machine (coming soon,) said everyone ended up in a big field off of Hancock playing games (bell ringing was involved.) It sounded like townie utopia. Joey overheard a frat boy who was watching the procession as it passed by his house say, "Only in Athens." You know it, Chad.
Stayed up real late again playing Rock Band and watching Rambo and crashing at a friend's house downtown.
Sunday, August 17
Woke up, read Chris Farley's biography, The Chris Farley Show, that his family put together. Read it for hours in bed. Man, his story is so tragic. He lived hard. He was such a genuine man with a big-hearted personality. If you liked his comedy, read the book. If you like stories of hard-core drug addiction and things of that nature, read the book.
We had to be at the Melting Point at 2pm to set up and sound-check for a benefit show commemorating the release of Beli e-v-e - Songs in Memory of Eve Carson. (MySpace)
The show was filled to capacity, as Eve Carson was an amazing young woman who touched a lot of people. The Connelly Crowe Band played, and they were great young musicians, all still in high school. I had fun fooling around with them before the show, playing hangman in the green room, and telling them how much they were pimps for playing such a cool show at their age. Bain Mattox played a solo set as well. And I appreciated being able to spend some time with him. My old bass player from Riff Raff Kings, Mike Lamond, plays in his band. Bain's set was moving. I knew he was getting emotional during his last song and as he said goodnight to the crowd, he turned around and was crying as he was packing his guitar. What a great guy. I was very touched.
It sounded so good in there when we played. Wes is a great soundman and the system there is top notch. We played for a lot of people, and there were kids, high schoolers, parents, teachers, you name it. We were honored to be a part of it, and after the show, Eve's father came up to thank us. What a day!
I was supposed to go to an afterparty at Ian and Ryan's, but I fell asleep in my computer chair at 9pm and decided to call it a night...
So that's that! Athens is acton-packed and delicious.
Tuesday, August 12
Worked day shift at Taco Stand. Had band practice for a couple of hours. Danced on over to the 40 Watt for the musical stylings of Elf Power and Gnarls Barkley. Elf Power is great live. Their melodies have always been catchy to me. I can't stand still when they play. Their bass player shreds hardcore.
Gnarls Barkley came on to the stage to an already-amped-up sold-out 40 Watt crowd. Their band, which included Athens' Heather McIntosh, was smaller than I imagined it would be. But damn, they sounded incredible. Cee-Lo has always been one of my favorite singers, so I was excited to hear him live..... He makes it look effortless. They covered "Reckoner" by Radiohead and I pooped my pants because it was so good. As I was in the restroom, putting on one of my pairs of fresh, emergency-concert-replacement pants, red-faced with shame, I realized I wasn't alone. Upon exiting the bathroom, I encountered a sea of people waiting in line, embarrassed, drawers full of doo doo. It was that good.
Wednesday, August 13
Worked day shift at Taco Stand. Met the guys in Dead Confederate at Kingpin's Bowl and Brew at 7pm to help my friend and colleague Jason Jacobson get some video footage of the band and their friends bowling and goofing around. I'm not sure if I can say who the footage is for just yet, but it's pretty awesome shit, Tony. We all bowled and drank and then drank some drank. While we were there, we started interviewing everyone, with Jason videotaping while I asked the questions (How do you know Dead Confederate, etc.) We got great answers from Parker from the Whigs and Andy from The Dumps. We then took the party to Little Kings to do more interviews with the band. We got more than we bargained for, being that it was during Popfest, and EVERYBODY was out, having a good time, and feeling loose, footloose. Kick off your Sunday shoes. We got some great stuff from Matt and Aimee from Twin Tigers, Hunter, Mike, and Brandon from Gift Horse, Hank from Kuroma, Shane from Spring Tigers, Vanessa from Pylon, Kay from Casper & the Cookies, Ben and Tim from Dark Meat, Jeff from Dark Meat, Pegasuses XL, We vs. The Shark, and lots of other bands. Dead Confederate was cool because they wanted to share their spotlight feature with their contemporaries in the Athens music scene. Jason did a great job editing it, and I will post it as soon as it's all good.
Thursday, August 14
Went in to work at Barnes and Noble at 8:45 am. Tried to buy a Red Bull and a coffee, but one of my managers said I couldn't have them. I was beat down tired, and running on 3 or 4 hours of sleep. I could have used those drinks. Drifted through the day and then had to go directly to the Georgia Theatre to soundcheck.
We played with my homie Calen Nash and his band Ponderosa. They sounded tight and had some great harmonies. They also have cool boots. It was tough, because we played at the same time that Roky Ericson, Dark Meat, Twin Tigers, and Dead Confederate were playing at other venues. We still had a nice crowd and they were energetic and responsive. It was loud as balls in there and I was pleased about that. We spiritedly enjoyed the cooler full of cold beer that the staff provided us. Thanks, y'all. Stayed up really late having lots of fun!
Friday, August 15
Went in to open and manage the Taco Stand at 9am on 3 hours of sleep (I really need to learn how to schedule my shifts better, but I need 'em.) Worked until 3 and Ann was so nice enough to finish the rest of the day for me. Ran by Jason Jacobson's to look at the video, and had enough time to go home and grab some clothes for our gig that night in Birmingham, Al, at the Nick. I really could have used a shower because, as Staind once said, It's Been a While. Oh well. Had a nice hot stinky van ride to ol-Birmy. Actually had a real good time there. The locals were cool and we played with the Swear from Atlanta, Spencer Ezell from Nashville, and Eyes Around, from Alabama. We played third, so it was mighty late once we busted out of Bama. We drove straight back to Athens. I made it driving to Danielsville before I just coudn't keep my eyes open anymore. Adam drove the rest of the way, and he was a champ, as I fell asleep and woke up every 20 seconds or so in the back seat. We got back to Athens at 7am or so and I got in my car at their apartment in Five Points. I drove back to my place, took off my sweaty stage clothes (still no shower,) and slept from 8am to 8pm on Saturday. Deep, deep sleep. Crazy dreams, adventure, vision quests. Spirit Wolves.
Saturday, August 16
Slept all day and ventured out of the house as it was getting dark.I went to Adam's girlfriend Sandra's birthday feast at Cali and Tito's, and we all then went to Wow Wingery in Five Points to booze, eat, and watch Michael Phelps win his eighth gold medal on one of the restaurant's 48,000 televisions. He won it, and we all felt good for America. Thought I was going home, but got pulled over to the 40 watt for another incredible show. Circulatory System, Elf Power, and Music Tapes. EVERYBODY was there. People came out of the woodwork for this one. I missed Circulatory System. Elf Power did great once again, and then I was treated to Music Tapes. Giant metronomes, bouncing a ball as an instrument, banjos, tape organs, tubas, all kinds of shit. The show ended by kazoos being handed out to the crowd, and the band played on as they led the ENTIRE CROWD out of the 40 watt, across Pulaski St, and down Prince Ave. I didn't follow them, but my roommate Joey, who is from Ruston and involved with all of those E6 dudes, and directed Major Organ and the Adding Machine (coming soon,) said everyone ended up in a big field off of Hancock playing games (bell ringing was involved.) It sounded like townie utopia. Joey overheard a frat boy who was watching the procession as it passed by his house say, "Only in Athens." You know it, Chad.
Stayed up real late again playing Rock Band and watching Rambo and crashing at a friend's house downtown.
Sunday, August 17
Woke up, read Chris Farley's biography, The Chris Farley Show, that his family put together. Read it for hours in bed. Man, his story is so tragic. He lived hard. He was such a genuine man with a big-hearted personality. If you liked his comedy, read the book. If you like stories of hard-core drug addiction and things of that nature, read the book.
We had to be at the Melting Point at 2pm to set up and sound-check for a benefit show commemorating the release of Beli e-v-e - Songs in Memory of Eve Carson. (MySpace)
The show was filled to capacity, as Eve Carson was an amazing young woman who touched a lot of people. The Connelly Crowe Band played, and they were great young musicians, all still in high school. I had fun fooling around with them before the show, playing hangman in the green room, and telling them how much they were pimps for playing such a cool show at their age. Bain Mattox played a solo set as well. And I appreciated being able to spend some time with him. My old bass player from Riff Raff Kings, Mike Lamond, plays in his band. Bain's set was moving. I knew he was getting emotional during his last song and as he said goodnight to the crowd, he turned around and was crying as he was packing his guitar. What a great guy. I was very touched.
It sounded so good in there when we played. Wes is a great soundman and the system there is top notch. We played for a lot of people, and there were kids, high schoolers, parents, teachers, you name it. We were honored to be a part of it, and after the show, Eve's father came up to thank us. What a day!
I was supposed to go to an afterparty at Ian and Ryan's, but I fell asleep in my computer chair at 9pm and decided to call it a night...
So that's that! Athens is acton-packed and delicious.
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