originally published March 28, 2007

Deadline to be listed in the next issue: Monday by 11 a.m. Contact the music department: (706) 549-9523, ext. 203; fax to (706) 548-8981; email at abc@flagpole.com; send post to P.O. Box 1027, Athens, GA 30603.

Wednesday, March 28

NATHAN BEAVER

(Tasty World) Formerly local singer Nathan Beaver (ex-Curbside Crush) performs a solo acoustic set of his lyric-driven folk-pop.

DJ SIZZLE

(Loft) Spinning the dance numbers every Wednesday.

ANGELA EASTERLING

(Farm 255) Playing light and lilting country music that relies heavily on its bluegrass cousins, Angela Easterling splits her time between South Carolina and California. Her 2006 release Earning Her WIngs drew comparisons to Judy Garland, Patty Griffin, Allison Krauss and the Carter Family.

EXTRANEOUS GRATUITOUS

(DT's) With Dubconscious members Jonathan Brill on guitar, Eric Cosby on drums, Solomon Wright on bass and Jerry Hendelberg on Fender Rhodes, the group says this show will be "very experimental in mind and music."

BRIAN FORD

(The Library) No information available.

TINO GARRIDO

(Casa Mia) The main vocalist for Orquesta Grogus focuses on classical guitar music from Venezuela, tonight accompanied by fellow Venezuelan Jaiker Cham (violin, cuatro) and playing Venezuelan waltz, joropo music, Cuban son and flamenco. Every Wednesday at 8 p.m.

JAY GONZALEZ

(Kingpins) Nutria keyboardist-vocalist Jay Gonzalez has a new gig in town as a "lounge singer" and piano player. "I'll be doing a bunch of '50s and '60s crooner and rock-and-roll stuff, British invasion favorites, '70s AM radio hits, bubblegum classics, some ‘yacht rock’ for the Caledonia crowd and maybe some Sinatra or Bing Crosby.” Every Wednesday, 8–11 p.m.

“KARAOKE”

(Foxz) Every Wednesday.

“KARAOKE”

(Mell’s) Every Wednesday.

KID QUICK

(Caledonia) New local rock trio.

NICK LIGHT

(Tasty World) Local performer Nick Light plays with an acoustic guitar and his heart on his sleeve, going for a soulful, emo-lite sound that draws on aspects of Damien Rice, Bright Eyes and Dashboard Confessional. In early 2006, he released his debut album The Absent Parade.

LULLWATER

(The Library) John Strickland (guitar, vocals), Nick Thomas (drums), Will Manelos (guitar) and Rob Smith (bass) play classic and recent rock covers, peppering their set with original songs.

MATIAS

(Tasty World) The new local duo of Nicole Matias and Seth Alan Bolton combine acoustic and electric guitar with Matias' airy vocals. It's pretty, it's delicate and it's a little reminiscent of Azure Ray; if you're missing that band's presence in town, Matias might scratch that subtle itch.

“OPEN JAM”

(DT’s) Bring your instrument and join in. For more information, call 706-208-1474.

PART BEAR

(Caledonia) Local songwriter Gray Griggs teams up with Nick Kruskamp and Rhythm Token's Will Begnaud to form this new classic-rock-leaning band.

PRIME TIME JAZZ

(Porterhouse) Drummer Tony McCutchen, bassist Chris Enghauser and pianist Jim McKillip perform jazz standards for the dinner-and-a-drink set every Wednesday.

NATHAN SHEPPARD

(Wild Wing Café) Sheppard is known for his emotive singing style and his modern reworkings of classic tunes, from Dylan and Young to Van Morrison. Tonight he performs solo and acoustic.

TRACER METULA

(Caledonia) The new configuration of Jacob Hunt's power-pop band rocks out in ways reminiscent of the Clash and Echo & the Bunnymen. The group was on hiatus for a while, but is back with a new lineup.

TWIN POWERS

(Go Bar) Danceable New Wave and Britpop tunes. 10 p.m., every Wednesday.

“UNCORKED & UNPLUGGED”

(Melting Point) Every week, local singer-songwriter Ken Will Morton opens and hosts this new series, which aims to focus on artists proficient in the craft of songwriting. This week: solo singer Stephen King of Bart King & the Fair Shakes performs, former Sleepy Horses and current Diamond Center core duo Brandi Goodson & Kyle Harris showcase new songs and songwriter Dana Downs, formerly of Atlanta/ Athens act VietNam, delivers a rare solo set. Every Wednesday, 8 p.m.

ZOSO

(Georgia Theatre) Expect typical Led Zeppelin covers as well as a trip into relative Zep obscurity during the California band’s traditional two-set performance.

Thursday, March 29

ALEX ORANGE

(Wild Wing Café) Native Savannahian acoustic guitarist-harmonicist Nathan Sheppard has long been a fixture on the regional folksy singer-songwriter scene; Alex Orange, named after a song on Sheppard's 2001 album Traveling On, is the new full band.

AROUND THE CAMPFIRE

(Little Kings) The acoustic duo of Amy Holloway and Chris Allen are from the Athens area, "playing some of your favorite covers and breaking out debut originals."

ATHENS BOYS CHOIR

(Little Kings) With the debut album Rhapsody in T out on Daemon Records in 2004, this local duo of Katz and Rocket focused on gender issues and questions of identity. Rocket moved out of town in '05, and Katz, who now tours solo, take center stage. Tonight's performance spotlights the release of the third Boys Choir CD Jockstraps and Unicorns.

BOBBY COOL

(J.R.'s Baitshack) Sometimes solo, sometimes with a backing band, singer-songwriter Bobby Cool plays acoustic rock.

DEERHUNTER

(40 Watt) Creative, ambitious, hypnotic and even dance-conducive noise rock from Atlanta. Experimental niche label Kranky Records recently released the five-piece’s new album Cryptograms; the disc fuses a bit of ’60s pop, layered washes of sound, intriguing rhythms and avant-garde drone.

DJ 43

(Detour) Mark Bell, AKA DJ 43, spins modern trance, dance and house music every Thursday night.

DJ KINDA GAY

(Little Kings) Christopher Ingham of the duo Christopher's Liver selects the tunes after tonight's bands, "spinning soulful breaks with pleasant surprises."

DJ RIX

(Loft) Championing dance favorites every Thursday, Atlanta's DJ Rix favors breakbeat and hip-hop mixes. He recently collaborated with Louisiana's Trace on a mix called The Decade: Trace & Rix.

DRAKKAR SAUNA

(Flicker) The Kansas duo of J. “Wallace” Cochran (guitar, vocals) and Jeff Stolz (drums, guitar, harmophone, mandolin, vocals) plays jump blues and old-time country along the lines of Hank Williams, but in a much grimier, contemporary way. Released an album last year on Marriage Records. 8:30 p.m. See Box.

ECHO CANYON

(Mercury Lounge) Other-worldly, delicate, untraditional pop and rock, evolving and shifting into instrumental metal power. After a lengthy hiatus, the local trio of Jim Wilson, Chuck Bradburn and Craig Lieske play music that’s experimental and playful, dangerous and demanding. 8 p.m.

FOLKLORE

(Detour) The fuzzy pop songs of Jimmy Hughes (Elf Power, Bugs Eat Books) find backing from Jon Croxton, Aaron Jollay, Ian Rickert, Raoul De La Cruz and David Specht. They're fresh back from a national tour, and the band'll play songs off its debut full-length album The Ghost of H.W. Beaverman, out recently.

TINO GARRIDO

(Farm 255) The frontman for Orquesta Grogus focuses on classical guitar music from Venezuela and traditional songs from Cuba and Venezuela (for guitar and voice). Playing a dinner set, 8–10:30 p.m.

THE GINGER ENVELOPE

(Flicker) Patrick Carey’s slow-rolling countryish pop is marked by breezy, melodic sounds with chiming acoustic and electric sounds and vocal melodies, rounded out by Jason Robira, Stephen Miller, Matt Stoessel and Jason Trahan. The band has recently wrapped work on its full-length album Edible Orchids, out later this year. 8:30 p.m.

“INDIE ROCK KARAOKE”

(Go Bar) Every Thursday.

JAZZ CHRONIC

(No Where Bar) Local guys Howard B. Stroud, Petr Sevcik, Leon Campbell and Luke Powell make up Jazz Chronic (formerly Jazztronic), playing freaky, funky, psychedelic fusion jazz.

KANYE TWITTY

(Go Bar) A wide variety of dance music.

“KARAOKE”

(Eastwood Pub) Every Thursday.

"KARAOKE"

(Walker's) Every Thursday.

LITTLE FRANCIS

(Caledonia) A supposedly "stripped-down" version of the rock songs of Steve Grubbs (Dream Girls, ex-Breakheart Beat). Backing up Little Francis will be Scott Dansby (Cobra Sex), Rand Lines (Freeze Tag) and Alex Nackashi (Dream Girls).

“LIVE IN THE LOBBY”

(WUOG, 90.5 FM) Thursdays at 8 p.m. Tonight’s local-band performance: 63 Crayons.

LONG LEGGED WOMAN

(40 Watt) Vaguely drony and mostly noisy, the duo of Gabe Vodicka and Justin Flowers plays music that's half improvised, half composed, and any given performance is rarely like the band's last one. The duo recently put out an EP called 1 and is featured on a new Athens noise-music comp, and word is a new EP called Delay 2007 exists.

LOU BRAINARD PROJECT

(Repent) Metalheads Brian Neely and gang, based out of the not-very-metal-sounding-at-all Flowery Branch, GA, used to play around town a bunch in 2003 and prior. Tonight, the band's back as a five-piece, kicking out somewhat thrashy, post-hardcore rock.

MALAMUTE

(Repent) Formerly known as An End to October, this Mississippi band plays progressive metal punk.

MY SIAMESE SELF

(Little Kings) My Siamese Self, fronted by Deb Davis (Hope For AGoldensummer’s multi-instrumentalist), is a three-piece garage punk band based in Atlanta making its second Athens appearance in as many years. Drummer Kat Riederich and Davis used to play together in Jane West and the Lone Star Impalas, and bassist Stacey Singer is the former lead singer of Atlanta’s trashgrass band Shitty Red Drum Kit. If You Please is the self-released EP.

NANA GRIZOL

(Detour) Theo Hilton, formerly of DIY punk band Zumm Zumm, performs under the name Nana Grizol backed by members of Hot New Mexicans, Elf Power and Folklore.

THE NEVER

(Detour) Chapel Hill's five-piece The Never spent much of 2006 touring in support of its fourth release Antarctica, a storybook album - a full-length CD literally coupled with a fully illustrated storybook by guitarist Noah Smith. The story is centered around a young, naive boy named Paul and his journey to find the owner of a large bomb he finds near his home in the country. The band successfully blends confident indie rock with more charming chamber pop.

PACKWAY HANDLE BAND

(Tailgate Station) Packway’s one-mic bluegrass provides sly, hearty original songs and renditions of classic tunes. The band performs tonight at the Women's Council of Realtors Chili Cook-off. The $15 tickets get you music and all-you-can-eat chili, with proceeds benefiting the Athens Area Homeless Shelter. 6–9 p.m.

PEOPLE NOISE

(Caledonia) Kentucky's Zeke Buck, formerly of VHS or Beta, and Matt Johnson are the core of People Noise, whose live incarnation features three more musicians playing frenzied early-'90s-styled alternative rock with a lot of intriguing sonic layering on top.

PSYCHIC HEARTS

(40 Watt) Guitarist-vocalist Matthew Rain, drummer Carr Chadwick and keyboardist Nico Cashin play voluminous, arresting rock that’s dark and moody but that depends on the anthemic energy fueling what they like to call “heavy New Wave.” The band last year released a new 7", and it draws on Gang of Four, Smashing Pumpkins and Joy Division.

RAT BABIES

(Repent) Heavy rock from this Athens trio that got together in early 2006. Members have previously played or currently play in the Ice Caps, Polemic and the Slut Junkies.

ROBERT RANDOLPH & THE FAMILY BAND

(Georgia Theatre) Like Sly & the Family Stone and Parliament Funkadelic, Robert Randolph & the Family Band have proven in a short time how universal the splicing of traditional black music and improvisational rock and roll can be; the music incorporates many gospel, funk and R&B fundamentals while layering on frontman Randolph's wry pedal steel.

UNKNOWN HINSON

(Tasty World) Vampiric rockabilly and country rock from the strange, campy character Unknown Hinson. Kind of like Redneck GReece, but more, y'know… bloodsucking. Missed his last coupla shows in town? Here's another chance. A screening of a documentary and some episodes of the Adult Swim show "Squidbillies," for which Hinson provides voice talent, precedes the performance.

VELVETEEN PINK

(Caledonia) This matching-outfit-clad quartet of funksters from Gainesville, FL, recently relocated to Athens to play electro-based, groove-laden, upbeat stuff in the Stevie Wonder and Jamiroquai style. The band’s debut EP is called Velveteen Pink.

WHISKEY SHIT VOMIT

(Repent) Four-piece street-punk band from Atlanta.

Friday, March 30

A IS A

(Little Kings) Athens songwriter Disha Chhabra (vocals, acoustic guitar) sports robust vocals, and the addition of Vikas Shah (drums), Jason Collier (trumpet) and Aaron Miller (bass, keys, synth) takes things into ephemeral, jazz-influenced and even New Age-y territory.

A SOFT PERVERSION

(Tasty World) Leo Ashline (vocals) and Shaun Ringsmuth (guitar, keys) make up the core of this layered, emotive pop group; they recently moved to Athens from Florida and recruited a new backing band. The upcoming release is tentatively titled Imaginary Lovers.

ABBEY ROAD LIVE!

(Melting Point) Here come the sun kings! The local cover band delivers a start-to-finish performance of The Beatles’ Abbey Road and may likely toss in another full set of high-energy, mostly later-era Beatles rockers.

AEGIS OF ATHENA

(Caledonia) Thundering monster-voiced doom metal from this young group of local guys. Tonight the five-piece releases its new seven-song EP.

ATTICUS HICKS BAND

(DT's) With Atticus Hicks on acoustic guitar and lead vocals, the Atticus Hicks Band is drummer Michael Vilardo, bassist Daniel Webster and lead guitarist Paul Willoughby, and they play rock geared towards Dave Matthews and John Mayer fans.

BEYOND TOMORROW

(40 Watt) Athens quartet Patrick Hoydar (vocals, guitar), Steve Gagnier (guitar), Phil Goodwin (drums) and Alec Wooden (bass) play pop-savvy emo-rock songs pretty much guaranteed to weaken girls’ knees. The debut album is the self-titled full-length disc Beyond Tomorrow.

BITCH SWITCH

(Detour) Mandy Jane, AKA DJ Repramanda, and Sandice Adina, AKA DJ Sandelous, spin thick dance grooves and add in a twinge of their own campy performance.

BREATHLANES

(Little Kings) Instrumental, atmospheric jazz fusion. John Miley (guitar), Darrin Cook (bass), Jamie DeRevere (drums) and guest David Spivey (keys) perform as a quartet tonight. 8 p.m.

CARTER McMULLEN & ELISSA STEVENS

(Mercury Lounge) Jazz pianist Carter McMullen teams up with vocalist Elissa Stevens.

CLEAN RECORD

(J.R.'s Baitshack) Statesboro, GA, band Clean Record plays hard-rock originals as well as covers ranging from '70s classics to modern stuff.

"COMMITTEE OF VIGILANCE"

(Little Kings) "Committee of Vigilance" is a musical happening put on by local songwriters Christopher Henderson, Jason Beckham and Spencer Frye. A weekly event for folks to stop by after work, have a drink and listen to these songwriters in the round with occasional special guests. 5:30–7:30 p.m., every Friday.

WESLEY COOK

(Wild Wing Café) From folk-flavored theological wrestling matches to Latin-flavored love songs, solo guitarist Cook has an effortless approach to his music. About a year ago, Cook released his full-length album We’ve Been Here Before. Acoustic solo tonight.

THE DEMONSTRATION

(Caledonia) Showy prog-metal five-piece from Burlington, NC. New EP out this summer.

DJ BLAZE

(The Library) DJ Blaze, who has held down the wheels of steel at The Annex and last summer's "Classic City Hip-Hop," hosts tonight's dance party, mixing contemporary hip-hop with older favorites and some unexpected forays into other genres.

DJ JOHNNY D

(Loft) One of The Loft Lounge’s rotating crew of house deejays, Johnny D - whom you may recognize from Atlanta's 95.5 The Beat or South Carolina's Hot 98.1 FM - lays down the new dance sounds, heavy on the hip hop every Friday night.

DJ MAHOGANY

(Go Bar) Freaky funk, deep disco, solid soul - it's a cornucopia of classic ass-shakery from the '60s, '70s and '80s that DJ Mahogany provides. Following tonight's "drunken spelling bee."

DJ MARK BELL

(8e’s) Starting at 11 p.m. every Friday and Saturday, local deejay Mark Bell focuses on the dancier sounds of 20 years ago.

DJ MAYS

(UGA, Georgia Hall) The local deejay hosts a night of dancing to hip-hop and Top 40-type hits before the Ying Yang Twins take the stage.

DJ TOMMY SALMON

(Repent) Local bassist Tommy Salmon (The High Caliber, ex-Trinket) takes over the bar's speakers as he selects the evening’s music. Every Friday and Saturday.

DJRX

(Rumor) Local deejay Brian Gonzalez, AKA DJRX, plays party tracks both current and old-school; many are his own remixes.

THE DUMPS

(Tasty World Upstairs) With Daniel Ray (Let’s Surf, Exit 86) on guitar/ vocals, Jeff Rapier (Donkey Punch) on bass/ vocals, Andy Hollingsworth (Choptop) on guitar and Jason Richardson (Donkey Punch, Exit 86) on drums, The Dumps deliver angular metal licks with lots of dual screaming over slow heavy grooves.

GUFF

(Tasty World Upstairs) This non-stop local punk quartet’s most recent disc Engine Trouble harkens back to the Lookout Records sound of about a decade-and-a-half ago, with a sense of fun amidst the noise. The band's been out in California recording an upcoming album; Symphony of Voices should drop in June.

IDIOT SLOWDOWN

(Tasty World) No information available.

“IT’S FRIDAY”

(WUGA, 91.7 FM) Every Friday at 4 p.m. Today’s performance: Misfortune 500.

“KARAOKE”

(Mell’s) Every Friday.

KINCHAFOONEE COWBOYS

(Georgia Theatre) These Georgia Theatre favorites dish out the modern country originals and radio hits with ease. The band’s self-titled album is available on Arch Records, and the guys recently released Cowboy Ways: Live at the Georgia Theatre, recorded back in March of ’05.

LAST NOVEMBER

(40 Watt) This teenaged North Georgia rock four-piece came to Athens for the first time last October to celebrate the release of the debut album All the Gory Details.

LAZER/WÜLF

(Caledonia) This new local art-metal five-piece mixes in prog and more eclectic influences, and last year released its demo album Demo-Lition.

MAD WHISKEY GRIN

(Borders) Alternating between six- and 12-string guitar, local musician Frank Williams slides and fingerpicks his way through bluesy and decidedly American sounds. 7 p.m.

MADHAPPY

(Farm 255) The duo of Rivka and Mike iLL “puts a hip-hop twist on rock” in the same vein of young Beck, playing bluesy, electro-pop hip-hop. The harmonizing New Jersey duo released the album Feel Good Music… for the Broke Middle Class in 2002.

MARINO

(DT's) Light, funk-flavored rock from this local band.

BAIN MATTOX

(UGA Herty Field) The multi-instrumental Athens singer-songwriter Bain Mattox and his backing band offer audiences acoustic-based college rock that’s both emotionally direct and emphatically heart-turning. Their sophomore album is called Prizefighter. Mattox's new solo album is called Bird in the Hand. Playing outdoors at noon as part of the "Terry Tunes" series.

THE MOOD

(Little Kings) Bluesy classic rock four-piece from Augusta.

THE MURDERED

(Caledonia) Melodramatic Atlanta hardcore metal five-piece that should be the kind of thing fans of As I Lay Dying, Himsa and Converge dig.

RICK FOWLER & FRIENDS

(Saving Grace) This semi-acoustic trio includes guitarist Rick Fowler, bassist Michael C. Steele and percussionist Eddie Glikin, and performs blues originals and covers at the restaurant in Comer. 7:30 p.m.

RUSTWOOD

(Eastwood Pub) Formerly known as The Husbands, this local trio performs a set of its rootsy, catchy folk-rock and country tunes, usually mixing both acoustic and electric performances.

SAMURAI TROUT

(Foxz) Local roots-rock, swamp-boogie band featuring singer-songwriters Mark Wilmot and Woody Garrison and former Dan K Theory members Tommy Jones and Bill Bokas.

ERIC SKELTON

(DT's) South Carolina songwriter playing airy acoustic pop in vein a similar to David Gray or Damien Rice. Tonight he's solo, leaving his backing band The Homecoming Kings at home.

SOUNDS OF SILENCE

(40 Watt) This local four-piece started out on the local scene by turning out capable Green Day, Collective Soul, Nickelback and Hoobastank covers, but since their start a few years back have evolved into performing their own modern-rock tunes along the same late-’90s lines.

STYGIAN APOTHEGM

(Tasty World) Local four-piece Stygian Apothegm creates heavy-ass metal in leather pants, drawing on bands like Pantera and Opeth for ideas.

THE SUM

(Sounds & Grounds Coffee House) Locals Felicity Combs (piano, vocals) and Chris Combs (guitar) play easygoing, sincere and upbeat pop songs. The name of their debut EP is Everyone. Sounds & Grounds is located in Building D of the Beech Haven Baptist Church on Atlanta Highway. 7:30 p.m. show.

THUNDERCHIEF

(Tasty World Upstairs) “We play classic rock-influenced punk, or punk-influenced classic rock,” say the bandmembers, who last year wrapped recording sessions on a debut album. “Whichever way you wanna look at it.” New vocalist recently added, reportedly moving things more towards the West Coast hardcore sound.

TIN CUP PROPHETTE

(UGA\ Herty Field) Local artist Amanda Kapousouz blends genres as she switches instruments, loops her airy vocals and violin around guitar and drums. Last year's debut album is the enchanting Liar and the Thief, and there's also the "unofficial" EP of Celtic tunes Calling the Oceans By Name. Playing outdoors at noon as part of the "Terry Tunes" series.

WELTERWEIGHT

(Caledonia) Guitarist-vocalist Greg Harmelink (ex-Kincaid) performs with his backing band - expanded recently from two to four - of Rob Walsh (ex-Kincaid), Ash White, Carolyn McLanahan and Todd Elihu. Talk of an album was in the air for much of last year, and newer material is supposedly more acoustic, slower, gentler. It's a free 6 p.m. happy-hour show today!

YING YANG TWINS

(UGA Tate Center Georgia Hall) Whispering their way to stardom, the crunk Atlanta duo of Eric "Kaine" Jackson D'Angelo "D-Roc" Holmes made their name collaborating with Lil Jon and have gone on to numerous high-profile gigs - Bubba Sparxxx, Bonecrusher, Wyclef Jean, etc. The pair's fifth album, Chemically Imbalanced, was released in November. See Box.

Saturday, March 31

THE AFROMOTIVE

(Farm 255) The Afromotive is a heavy-swinging nine-piece ensemble out of Asheville, NC. The band plays classic polyrhythmic afrobeat with a nod towards funk and improv, and has an album coming out this spring.

"BATTLE @ THE LOUNGE"

(Caledonia) Tonight's hip-hop event features emcee battling from Athens' finest. Registration for rappers starts at 9 p.m., while the music gets going around 10 p.m. and the battling around 11 p.m. Already on the bill are locals Dark Fabled, Elite tha Showstoppa, Southern Poetik Conneckshun and Too Complicated, and tonight's featured performer is Badkat, who celebrates the release of her new mixtape Alternative Mix. DJ Bulldog Purp works the turntables and provides the night's sounds while 2 tha Mathmatikal Radikal hosts.

BLACK SKY

(Repent) No information available.

BROKEN MIC

(J.R.'s Baitshack) No information available.

SAM BUSH

(Melting Point) In career spanning four decades, Sam Bush pushed the accepted role of the mandolin and the fiddle to incorporate a seamless blend of bluegrass, rock, jazz and reggae. He founded and led the New Grass Revival, guiding the resurgence of modern hill-country music and collaborating all over the place. His latest release is last year's Laps in Seven.

COLOSSUS

(Repent) Five-piece punk/ metal band from Raleigh, NC, featuring former members of Sorry About Dresden and Amish Jihad.

DJ BLAZE

(The Library) DJ Blaze, who has held down the wheels of steel at The Annex and last summer's "Classic City Hip-Hop," hosts tonight's dance party, mixing contemporary hip-hop with older favorites and some unexpected forays into other genres.

DJ BOBBY C

(Loft) Local deejay Bobby Casille drop tonight’s dance tunes for your feet and your ass.

DJ GANESH

(Tasty World) DJ Ganesh specializes in down-tempo, dub and breakbeat mixes.

DJ KILLACUT

(Tasty World) Local deejay Killacut is the guy manning the wheels of steel for many of Athens' hip-hop showcases, and his style focuses on old-school spinning and beat matching while incorporating newer sounds.

DJ MAHOGANY

(Little Kings) Freaky funk, deep disco, solid soul - it's a cornucopia of classic ass-shakery from the '60s, '70s and '80s that DJ Mahogany provides. Tonight's billed as a "Soul Blowout."

DJ MARK BELL

(8e’s) Starting at 11 p.m. every Friday and Saturday, local deejay Mark Bell focuses on the dancier sounds of 20 years ago.

DJ REBB

(Detour) Atlanta's DJ Rebb plays Top 40, hip-hop, progressive house and other electronic sounds prime for dancing. At midnight, following tonight's band performance.

DJ TOMMY SALMON

(Repent) Local bassist Tommy Salmon (The High Caliber, ex-Trinket) takes over the bar's speakers as he selects the evening’s music. Every Friday and Saturday.

DJRX

(Rumor) Local deejay Brian Gonzalez, AKA DJRX, plays party tracks both current and old school; many are his own remixes.

THE ERIC HARRIS GROUP

(Borders) Harris relocated to Athens from Oklahoma several years ago and started playing with the band Luminous a few years back. The Eric Harris Group released an album in April 2004, and has an upcoming one drawing on live radio performances. 6 p.m.

THE GUNTOWN MOUNTAIN TRAGEDY

(Farm 255) Formerly known as The Electric Marmalade, this Kentucky band plays '60s-inspired rock.

HEIDI HENSLEY & HOLLY BELLE

(Detour) Local singer-songwriters Heidi Hensley and Holly Belle and their full band play the likes of Prince, Ozzy Osbourne, Journey and more. "It'll be a night full of rock and surprises," says Hensley, who'll welcome some new players to the stage.

KIP JONES

(Boar's Head) The local acoustic singer-songwriter is known for his wide-reaching repertoire and regular-guy songwriting, and many of Jones’ own tunes sound split between reflective acoustic territory and the country-infused rock of ‘80s-era Steve Earle. His new album is called Downright.

“KARAOKE”

(Eastwood Pub) Every Saturday.

“KARAOKE”

(Mell’s) Every Saturday.

KID KOALA

(Tasty World) Canada's Eric San is a deejay and turntablist who's made a strong name for himself with his idiosyncratic choice of samples and intense live performances, showcasing his turntable-as-melodic-instrument approach. He's also collaborated on the Deltron 3030 and Gorillaz projects, and occasionally tours with the band Bullfrog. Your Mom’s Favourite DJ is Kid Koala's latest album. See p. 28.

“LATE NITE DISCO”

(Go Bar) The house deejay spins a cool mix of disco, New Wave and modern dance tunes for a sweaty and energetic crowd. Every Saturday, 10 p.m.

BRETT MORGAN

(DT's) Guitarist-singer Brett Morgan, who usually performs in an acoustic duo with David Bell, tonight delivers a solo set.

"THE MUSIC FOR PEACE PROJECT"

(Little Kings) In association with "worldwide peace project" www.m4p.org, this concert is a local part of a larger effort to "fill the world with music as a call for peace." Performances come courtesy of The Madison Co. Community Choir, The Swedish Girls, Magpie Paddy, Steven & Julianne King and Gabriel Kelley. Proceeds from tonight's by-donation concert will benefit Jubilee Partners of Comer, GA. 7 to 11 p.m.

NOW IT'S OVERHEAD

(40 Watt) Now It's Overhead's first two albums, Now It's Overhead and Fall Back Open, combined lush, romantic pop with hypnotic layers of sound, and the new album Dark Light Daybreak, released last month on Saddle Creek Records, does the same while going a little more mainstream with the sound, even sounding at times like U2.

OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW

(Georgia Theatre) The punkified old-tyme acoustic band draws from a variety of genres to create music that is uniquely its own. Laid over folksy bluegrass melodies, Old Crow Medicine Show's tunes have plenty of sloppy punk energy to bounce a crowd.

ORQUESTA MACUBA

(Tasty World Upstairs) Atlanta's high-energy eleven-piece Orquesta MaCuba is led by the husband and wife team of vocalists Eddie and Mayi Lopez, and swings through classic salsa as well as original compositions in the Celia Cruz and Tito Puente style. 10 p.m.

POSITRAXION

(The Globe Upstairs) Featuring heavily finger-picked electric guitars, this new local band draws on classic rock and roll sounds.

RICK FOWLER & FRIENDS

(Saving Grace) This semi-acoustic trio includes guitarist Rick Fowler, bassist Michael C. Steele and percussionist Eddie Glikin, and performs blues originals and covers at the restaurant in Comer. 7:30 p.m.

NATHAN SHEPPARD

(Wild Wing Café) Sheppard is known for his emotive singing style and his modern reworkings of classic tunes, from Dylan and Young to Van Morrison. Tonight he performs solo and acoustic.

VENICE IS SINKING

(40 Watt) With boy/ girl vocals, a cinematic jangle and a sweeping, emotional punch courtesy of a viola, Venice is Sinking’s piano-based torch songs burn bright. Last year, the local five-piece released its lush and charismatic debut album Sorry About the Flowers.

THE WILLIE-T EXPRESS

(Georgia Bar) Hop aboard The Willie-T Express and catch Barbara Cue guys William Tonks, Jon Mills and Aaron Phillips performing as a trio. Someone at tonight's 10 p.m. show could win tickets to the upcoming Widespread Panic shows; details at www.pawsprod.com.

WOULD-BE FARMERS

(Mercury Lounge) African-influenced blues and eclectic psychedelic backwoods jazz from the local group. Tonight's lineup includes vocalist-guitarist-lutist Brian Yetter (ex-Kirmani, Tesserae), percussionist Aaron Phillips (Redneck GReece Delux, Jack Logan) and saxophonist George Davidson (Acquaviva). Tonight's show features belly dancing from Angela Mullis. 8 p.m.

Sunday, April 1

"ANDREW REISSIGER'S GOING AWAY ALL-STAR JAM"

(Farm 255) One half of the world-music duo Dromedary is moving to San Francisco soon, and tonight's loose performance is an open-ended event for family, friends and fans to bid him adieu. "I wanted to create an opportunity to bring together some of the musicians that I've played with over the years," says Reissiger. "The idea is to get to hear all my local favorites one more time… all of those players who have inspired and supported me all these years." Expect musicians from the Dromedary, Squat, Grogus and Permagrin groups, among others. 8 p.m. until midnight.

RYAN MOORE

(Borders) Solo acoustic classical guitarist. 5 p.m.

Monday, April 2

ANJECO

(Tasty World) No information available.

"ARCH MADNESS"

(Tasty World Upstairs) This installment of the bracketed band battle to benefit Nuçi's Space features Velocity and Lazer/Wülf.

CASADOS

(Caledonia) The Illinois duo of Nic and Heather Dillon are at the heart of Casados, and other members come, go and augment the performances. The group plays gentle, acoustic indie folk on its new album Passages. Early show tonight starting at 8 p.m.; see p. 33.

CHRISTOPHER'S LIVER

(Caledonia) Guitarist-vocalist Christopher Ingham (ex-Heroic Livers, Colostomy Bag) and drummer-vocalist Laura Swindall play acoustic pop music that's been said to have a lo-fi aesthetic similar to some of this town's late-90s output. Early show tonight starting at 8 p.m.; see p. 33.

FOLKLORE

(Caledonia) The fuzzy pop songs of Jimmy Hughes (Elf Power, Bugs Eat Books) find backing from Jon Croxton, Aaron Jollay, Ian Rickert, Raoul De La Cruz and David Specht. They're fresh back from a national tour, and the band'll play songs off its debut full-length album The Ghost of H.W. Beaverman, out recently. Early show tonight starting at 8 p.m.; see p. 33.

“KARAOKE”

(Repent) Every Monday.

MADELINE

(Caledonia) Bell-voiced local songwriter Madeline Adams performs a set in celebration of her rustic new full-length album called The Slow Bang, out now on Orange Twin. Handy at both the solo thing and the full-backing band show, Madeline's setting out on tour soon. Early show tonight starting at 8 p.m.; see p. 33.

“OPEN MIC NIGHT”

(Eastwood Pub) Every Monday.

JENA PARADIES

(Go Bar) Jena Paradies delivers mixes of the freshest in Berliner techno, electro-house and subsonic soul. 10:30 p.m., Mondays.

ROYAL BLUE & THE STONE GRIFTERS

(Tasty World) Rooted with acoustic guitar and soulful vocals, this semi-new local four-piece plays bluesy alternative rock.

Tuesday, April 3

"ARCH MADNESS"

(Caledonia) This installment of the bracketed band battle to benefit Nuçi's Space features Walcott and Redstone Rising.

"ARCH MADNESS"

(Tasty World Upstairs) This installment of the bracketed band battle to benefit Nuçi's Space features The Corduroy Road and The Carbonic Machine.

BIG 10-4

(Tasty World) Big guitar sounds, plentiful hooks and polished vocals help this Orlando modern rock quartet conjure the sounds of 10 years ago when bands like the Goo Goo Dolls and Third Eye Blind were still king. Testing The Atmosphere is the band's debut full-length. Every Tuesday.

CARL LINDBERG TRIO

(Farm 255) Jazz bassist Carl Lindberg (Grogus, Squat, Kenosha Kid, etc.) takes the reins for tonight's performance, leading his trio through jazzy renditions of standards, originals and interpretations of some surprising tunes from divergent styles.

DEAD STICK LANDING

(No Where Bar) Local funk rockers John Parrott (guitar, vocals), Todd Headley (drums, vocals) and new guy Greg Surratt (bass, vocals) have been recording recently, and claim influences like Frank Zappa, 311, Soundgarden, Umphrey's McGee and Ween.

THE DISTRICT

(Tasty World) This New York acoustic rock five-piece centers around Ron Pope's soulful vocals, and the sunny, funky and energetic pop band could appeal to fans of Jump, Little Children, Ben Harper or Maroon 5.

EAR LINT UZI

(Flicker) The local atmospheric noise trio of Rob Fluhr, Leslie Grove and Rife Thomson perform as Altruizine, and Ear Lint Uzi has something to do with that band, but at press time it wasn't quite clear what. 8:30 p.m.

“KARAOKE”

(Eastwood Pub) Every Tuesday, 9 p.m.

“KARAOKE”

(Walker’s Pub) Every Tuesday, 10 p.m.

“KARAOKE”

(Wild Wing Café) Every Tuesday, 10 p.m.

GABRIEL KELLEY

(Little Kings) In the full-band formation, Gabriel Kelley Zorbanos (ex-Gabriel Young), Will Harrison and Jason Cheek (Rand Lines Trio, Watchtower) play heartfelt acoustic folk pop informed by rustic country and Appalachian sounds. Tonight Gabe goes solo, playing third at the free singer-songwriter showcase; 10 p.m.

STEPHEN KING

(Little Kings) Stephen King plays guitar with Bart King & the Fair Shakes, but tonight offers up a solo gig of his own. Playing first at tonight's free singer-songwriter showcase; 8 p.m.

“LOUD FAST RULES”

(WUOG, 90.5 FM) Live and loud performance on the radio every Tuesday at 10 p.m. This week: Rat Babies.

KEN WILL MORTON

(Little Kings) Local guitarist-vocalist Ken Will Morton plays alt-country rock songs that resemble an early Ryan Adams or the Replacements, but he's also been moving into more folk-inflected sounds. New album soon. Playing second at tonight's free singer-songwriter showcase; 9 p.m.

“OPEN MIC NIGHT”

(DT’s) Every Tuesday.

ROCKINWOOD

(Tasty World) Vocalist Owen Hunt, guitarist Mike "Wally" Walliser (both also of The Leavers), and drummer Nick Lacis, bassist Whit Hawkins and guitarist Danny Coulter are Rockinwood, a local band playing blues-tinged Southern rock about drinking and girls.

SACRED HOLLOW

(The Library) This new band features local guys Brett Clanton, Dustin Veal, Skip Pettigrew, Ben Fitzpatrick and Travis Cole; normal “rock” singing with some occasional screamy intensity tops off early-’90s melodic rock that incorporates some proggy metal influences.

NATHAN SHEPPARD

(WOW Wingery) The local acoustic guitarist-harmonicist is known for his emotive singing style and his modern reworkings of classic tunes, from Dylan and Young to Van Morrison. He's performing solo and acoustic every Tuesday at the Five Points restaurant. 8:30 p.m.

“TUESDAY NIGHT JAZZ”

(Farm 255) Every Tuesday, 7–10 p.m., the downtown restaurant features jazz from a revolving cast of regulars.

UNUS MUNDUS

(Flicker) Under the name Unus Mundus, local musician Steve Fitzpatrick (ex-Radio:Tahiti, Sky City, Autoscope) creates experimental soundscapes using traditional and surprising instruments, found sounds and other household objects, sometime by himself, sometimes with help from others. He's got a large batch of CD-Rs of recent material that should be available at tonight's show. 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 4

THE ANGELIC PROCESS

(Tasty World) Formed in 2001, The Angelic Process was for a while based out of Athens but now lives in Alabama. The duo of K.Angylus and MDragynfly plays ambient drone metal influenced by the likes of Neurosis and Swans.

BERNADETTE SEACREST & HER PROVOCATEURS

(Mercury Lounge) Vintage-style, jazz-inflected torch songs are the specialty of Bernadette Seacrest, who moved to Atlanta about a year ago.

CHICAGO AFROBEAT PROJECT

(Georgia Theatre) This dynamic Chicago musicians' collective is rooted deeply in '70s funk married to traditional afrobeat, a sound that evolved out of Nigeria in the '60s and '70s. Polyrhythmic grooves, sharp horns and a little bit of electronica house all make their way into the mix. Benefit for Global Green USA.

CLOUD CULT

(Tasty World) Minnesota six-piece with a new disc The Meaning of 8, an upbeat and rhythmic selection of strong indie rock.

DJ SIZZLE

(Loft) Spinning the dance numbers every Wednesday.

ENTROPY

(Georgia Theatre) Frequently accompanied by backup singers, guest percussionists and a horn section, the once-Athenian, now-relocated-to-Atlanta funk-fusion group put out the full-length Live+Rebel+Funk+Love in 2005. The guys spent much of last year hammering away at a new one called Crawl, out now. Benefit for Global Green USA.

TINO GARRIDO

(Casa Mia) The main vocalist for Orquesta Grogus focuses on classical guitar music from Venezuela, tonight accompanied by fellow Venezuelan Jaiker Cham (violin, cuatro) and playing Venezuelan waltz, joropo music, Cuban son and flamenco. Every Wednesday at 8 p.m.

GIANT SQUID

(Tasty World) Forward-thinking, noisy metal for fans of Pelican, My Bloody Valentine and Isis.

GRAYCEON

(Tasty World) Hard-hitting progressive metal from Portland, OR.

“KARAOKE”

(Foxz) Every Wednesday.

“KARAOKE”

(Mell’s) Every Wednesday.

SEAN LENNON

(Melting Point) The New York songwriter swings through town with a full band and new album in tow. See Box.

LULLWATER

(The Library) John Strickland (guitar, vocals), Nick Thomas (drums), Will Manelos (guitar) and Rob Smith (bass) play classic and recent rock covers, peppering their set with original songs.

MAMA'S LOVE

(The Library) This new local funk/ jam six-piece plays original tunes, but also covers “the classic songs that have shaped and inspired their musical growth.” Formerly known as Funkward Bound.

“OPEN JAM”

(DT’s) Bring your instrument and join in. For more information, call 706-208-1474.

PRIME TIME JAZZ

(Porterhouse) Drummer Tony McCutchen, bassist Chris Enghauser and pianist Jim McKillip perform jazz standards for the dinner-and-a-drink set every Wednesday.

NATHAN SHEPPARD

(Farm 255) The local acoustic guitarist/ harmonicist is known for his emotive singing style and his modern reworkings of classic tunes, from Dylan and Young to Van Morrison.

KAMILA THOMPSON

(Melting Point) British songwriter Kamila Thompson (the daughter of Richard and Linda, making her tour with Sean Lennon a DNA hall o'famer) plays moody rock-and-roll tunes with PJ Harvey leaning. A new EP, previewing a full record this summer, is available at this show.

TWIN POWERS

(Go Bar) Danceable New Wave and Britpop tunes. 10 p.m., every Wednesday.

WOMEN AND CHILDREN

(Melting Point) Folk-rock and bedroom pop five-piece out of New York, L.A. and Paris.

Upcoming:

BETSY FRANCK & THE BARE KNUCKLE BAND / KING COTTON / THE YOUNGER SISTER BAND (Tasty World) 4/5

BLUELINE (40 Watt) 4/5

THE BOX DEVILS / GARRETT JOHNSON (Flicker) 4/5

COSMIC CHARLIE (Georgia Theatre) 4/5

POLEMIC / BRASS CASTLE (Caledonia) 4/5

THELONIOUS (No Where Bar) 4/5

COL. BRUCE HAMPTON & THE QUARK ALLIANCE (Melting Point) 4/6

DYLAN BLUES PROJECT (Eastwood Pub) 4/6

"LOCAL BANDS LIVE" (UGA, Tate Student Center Plaza) 4/6

MR. GNOME (Caledonia) 4/6

MUSIC HATES YOU / RAT BABIES / SUBRIG DESTROYER / ZOROASTER (Tasty World Upstairs) 4/6

NORMALTOWN FLYERS (Foxz) 4/6

PERPETUAL GROOVE (Georgia Theatre) 4/6

PRODUCTO / PAPERCRANES / DON CHAMBERS (40 Watt) 4/6

SECOND SHIFT / AIRSPACE (Tasty World) 4/6

"THIRTY MINUTES OF SHAME" (Go Bar) 4/6

YARN! (Farm 255) 4/6

AMERICAN CHEESEBURGER / BIRD FLU / THE SKUDS / THANK GOD (Repent) 4/7

DODD FERRELLE / CALLIOPE FAIR / GOGOPILOT (Caledonia) 4/7

BAIN MATTOX / NATE NELSON & CORTRIGHT / CARY ANN HEARST (40 Watt) 4/7

NUTRIA / 63 CRAYONS / M COAST (Little Kings) 4/7

PERPETUAL GROOVE (Georgia Theatre) 4/7

SHANK (Farm 255) 4/7

EUNICE KANG (Farm 255) 4/8

ELEMENTAL HARMONICS / THE INDOBOX (Tasty World) 4/9

"THE HOOT" (Little Kings) 4/9

ANTIBALAS / CHIN-CHIN (Georgia Theatre) 4/10

DAN NETTLES TRIO (Farm 255) 4/10

GRINGO STAR / PHONOGRAPH / LOST ART (Tasty World) 4/10

MILLIGAN (Melting Point) 4/10

NATHAN SHEPPARD (WOW Wingery) 4/10

COQ NOIR (Mercury Lounge) 4/11

FLAMING LIPS / STARDEATH AND WHITE DWARFS (Classic Center) 4/11

TINO GARRIDO (Casa Mia) 4/11

THE HELP / LADYFINGERS (Tasty World) 4/11

MARSHALL TUCKER BAND / PART BEAR / BACKYARD TIRE FIRE (Georgia Theatre) 4/11

THE WINTER SOUNDS / TIMBER / THE COMFIES (Caledonia) 4/11

THE BRIDGES / BLUELINE / RECYCLED SHOTGUNS (Tasty World) 4/12

CITIZEN COPE (Georgia Theatre) 4/12

NIC GOODSON / NIGHTINGALE NEWS / DYLAN SNEED (Flicker) 4/12

LAZER/WÜLF / FROM EXILE / PALACE OF THE FALLEN (Repent) 4/12

TOBYMAC / THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH / BUILDING 429 / FAMILY FORCE 5 (Classic Center) 4/12

CHRIS TRAPPER / GABRIEL KELLEY (Melting Point) 4/12

TV ON THE RADIO / THE NOISETTES (40 Watt) 4/12

BIRDS & WIRE (Farm 255) 4/13

DUBCONSCIOUS / HOPE FOR AGOLDENSUMMER (40 Watt) 4/13

ICE CREAM SOCIALISTS / MISFORTUNE 500 / RUSSIAN SPY CAMERA (Caledonia) 4/13

KING COTTON (Wild Wing Café) 4/13

"LOCAL BANDS LIVE" (UGA Tate Student Center Plaza) 4/13

JOHN McEUEN (Melting Point) 4/13

RHYTHM TOKEN (Georgia Theatre) 4/13

TELEVISION BUZZ / BAND MARINO / HEY, REVOLUTION! / THE EMPTIES (Tasty World) 4/13

CARLA LeFEVER & THE RAYS / CHRIS McKAY & THE CRITICAL DARLINGS (Little Kings) 4/14

THE ERIC DODD BAND (Tasty World) 4/14

IVAN NEVILLE'S DUMPSTAPHUNK (Georgia Theatre) 4/14

JEREMY MEYER (Farm 255) 4/14

STRAWBERRY FLATS (Melting Point) 4/14

THE SUEX EFFECT (Amici) 4/14

ZOROASTER / ORGAN (Repent) 4/14

JEFF SOILEAU (Borders) 4/15

SUZUKI STRINGS (Borders) 4/15

CAPTAIN NUMBER 1 / EASTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS / THE FILMS (Tasty World) 4/16

THE ERIC TESSMER BAND (Melting Point) 4/16

JADES OF ASIA / JOHNATHAN WALKER (Georgia Bar) 4/16

THE RAPTURE / STRAYLIGHT RUN (40 Watt) 4/16

ZOMBIE BAZOOKA PATROL (Hot Corner Coffee) 4/16

PETER BRÖTZMANN TRIO (40 Watt) 4/17

NATHAN SHEPPARD (WOW Wingery) 4/17

CHRIS McKAY & THE CRITICAL DARLINGS (Tasty World) 4/18

HORRIBLE IDEA / INDOFIN / SOMEDAY MERRY (Caledonia) 4/18

MAMA'S LOVE (Georgia Theatre) 4/18

POLEMIC (40 Watt) 4/18

ANGIE APARO / MICHAEL MANN / GREAT SOCIETY / SLEEPING IN THE AVIARY (Tasty World) 4/19

BLOODKIN (Flicker) 4/19

CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH / ELVIS PERKINS (40 Watt) 4/19

POLEMIC / IN THE LURCH (Repent) 4/19

JOHN SCOFIELD (Georgia Theatre) 4/19

ALL GOD'S CHILDREN / BLUE FLASHING LIGHT / RED LEGS (Tasty World) 4/20

BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY (Georgia Theatre) 4/20

FIVE EIGHT (Melting Point) 4/20

"LOCAL BANDS LIVE" (UGA, Tate Student Center Plaza) 4/20

MUSIC HATES YOU / DARSOMBRA / THE DUMPS (Caledonia) 4/20

UGA SALSA BAND (UGA, Herty Field) 4/20

THE XYZ AFFAIR / NEWSPEAK (40 Watt) 4/20

JOHN ANDERSON (Georgia Theatre) 4/21

BEFORE THE SOLSTICE / GREEDY WHITE CITIZENS / TRIAL BY FIRE (Tasty World) 4/21

BILLY JOE SHAVER / KEN WILL MORTON (Melting Point) 4/21

SQUAT (Farm 255) 4/21

THE TERROR TWINS (Repent) 4/21

TISHAMINGO (UGA) 4/21

WORMSLOEW (Wild Wing Café) 4/21

JASON HARWELL / TYLER JAMES / ANDY DAVIS (Melting Point) 4/22

RYAN MOORE (Borders) 4/22

ANOTHER FIASCO (Tasty World Upstairs) 4/23

MACHINE FUNK (Tasty World) 4/23

OUTFORMATION (Melting Point) 4/23

STRAWBERRY FLATS (Georgia Theatre) 4/23

TISHAMINGO (40 Watt) 4/23

WIDESPREAD PANIC (Classic Center) 4/23

THE WORK (No Where Bar) 4/23

BLOODKIN & FRIENDS (Melting Point) 4/23

THE FERVOR (Go Bar) 4/23

FOREVER DOWN / NICK LIGHT / MATIAS / ALLISON WEISS (Tasty World) 4/23

NATHAN SHEPPARD (WOW Wingery) 4/23

RANDALL BRAMBLETT BAND (Georgia Theatre) 4/23

TISHAMINGO (40 Watt) 4/23

WIDESPREAD PANIC (Classic Center) 4/23

THE WORK (No Where Bar) 4/23

ALL THE SAINTS / DEAD CONFEDERATE / SOVUS RADIO (Caledonia) 4/25

GRANDCONTAINER & THE MELLAFLO / THE SHREDDERS (Tasty World) 4/25

JERRY JOSEPH (Melting Point) 4/25

MOONSHINE STILL (Georgia Theatre) 4/25

WIDESPREAD PANIC (Classic Center) 4/25

THE WORK (Tasty World Upstairs) 4/25

ATTRACTIVE EIGHTIES WOMEN (40 Watt) 4/26

JON CLEARY (Classic Center) 4/26

DICTATORTOTS / POLEMIC (Repent) 4/26

LIONZ (Roadhouse) 4/26

MAD PROFESSOR / DUBCONSCIOUS (Georgia Theatre) 4/26

MODERN SKIRTS / PACKWAY HANDLE BAND / HOPE FOR AGOLDENSUMMER (UGA, Legion Field) 4/26

BONNIE RAITT (Classic Center) 4/26

WARM IN THE WAKE / THE WINTER SOUNDS / THE COMFIES (Tasty World) 4/26

"BATTLE @ THE LOUNGE" (Caledonia) 4/27

BITCH SWITCH (Go Bar) 4/27

DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS (Georgia Theatre) 4/27

"LOCAL BANDS LIVE" (UGA Tate Student Center Plaza) 4/27

THE PENDLETONS (Tasty World) 4/27

TREY WRIGHT (UGA, Herty Field) 4/27

CINEMECHANICA / SUMMERBIRDS IN THE CELLAR (40 Watt) 4/28

DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS (Georgia Theatre) 4/28

JE SUIS FRANCE / LIL' FLIP SCOLDJAH & EXCALIBRAH / THE TRAP (Caledonia) 4/28

MUSIC HATES YOU / SUBRIG DESTROYER / CHRISTINE (Repent) 4/28

RYAN MOORE (Borders) 4/ 29

CAPTURED! BY ROBOTS (Georgia Theatre) 4/30

LOW RED LAND / SOME ANIMAL / TARTUFI (Tasty World) 4/30

JOHN VANDERSLICE / ST. VINCENT (40 Watt) 4/30

NICK LIGHT (Melting Point) 5/2

ULTRADRIVE (Tasty World) 5/3

THE EMPTIES / THE RENEGADEZ / TIN CUP PROPHETTE (Tasty World) 5/4

ZAC BROWN BAND / RICHEY LAM / COY BOWLES & THE FELLOWSHIP (Georgia Theatre) 5/4

BEARFOOT HOOKERS / KING COTTON / LEVI LANRY & THE COMMUNITY HOUSE BAND (Tasty World) 5/5

BRETT DENNEN (Melting Point) 5/5

THE GREEN HORNETS (Tasty World) 5/9

JAMES McMURTRY (Melting Point) 5/10

PAUL SANCHEZ / SONIA TETLOW (Tasty World) 5/10

ELF POWER / DARK MEAT (Georgia Theatre) 5/12

THE EVERYBODYFIELDS (Melting Point) 5/12

THE SUEX EFFECT (Amici) 5/12

SLOAN (40 Watt) 5/15

JON GUTHRIE / THE BEAUVILLES / THE VINYL STRANGERS (Tasty World) 5/16

THE COOL S.W.A.P. / SPRING CIRCUS / CLEAN RECORD (Tasty World) 5/17

THE DRAMS (Tasty World) 5/18

JOSEPH ARTHUR & THE LONELY ASTRONAUTS / STARS OF TRACK AND FIELD (40 Watt) 5/18

BRANTLEY GILBERT (Top Gear Motorsports) 5/19

THE FLESHTONES / TIGER! TIGER! / THE OWEN 4 (Tasty World) 5/24

HOMEMADE JAM (Georgia Theatre) 5/25

HANK VEGAS (Tasty World) 5/25

PACKWAY HANDLE BAND / THE HACKENSAW BOYS (Georgia Theatre) 5/26

AMANDLA (Tasty World) 5/29

WILX / LOW COUNTRY AUDIO (Georgia Theatre) 6/6

RED LEGS / THE BROTHERS GORE / PF FLYERS (Tasty World) 6/8

NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS (Georgia Theatre) 6/13

MASERATI (40 Watt) 6/15

LIONZ (Roadhouse) 6/21

UNKNOWN HINSON (Tasty World) 6/28

TOUBAB KREWE / ENTROPY / LAURA REED & THE DEEP POCKET (Georgia Theatre) 9/21

LEO KOTTKE & THE TURTLE ISLAND STRING QUARTET (UGA) 12/7