After a four-year hiatus following its founder’s move to New York, Athens Face/Off returned in 2016 thanks largely to the efforts of Flagpole Arts Editor Jessica Smith. The event, which challenges motley groups of local musicians to form new bands and create 10 minutes of original music, has enjoyed two successful iterations since its comeback. The third will feature members of just about every notable act in town, including Dead Neighbors, Hot Fudge, The Hernies, Family and Friends, Art Contest, Hope for Agoldensummer, Dream Culture, Juan de Fuca, Nihilist Cheerleader, Eureka California and more. Proceeds benefit local music nonprofits, and each set is an adventure. Face/Off is an Athens treasure.
The Lineup:
8 p.m.
Competitive Vaping: Chris Ellenburg (Fucking Corndogs), John Lukas (Hot Fudge), Max Talkovich (Daffodil)
Neko Cult: Andrew Franklin Mansberger, Lucas Carver (The Proxies), Naoko Uno (Calico Vision)
Adult Contemporary: Christopher Ingham (Blue Bodies), Imorie Curry (Lex Callahan), Malcolm Walters (Donny Knottsville)
Beerhunter: Cole Monroe (Art Contest), Jake Merrick (Realistic Pillow), Lea Lea
9 p.m.
Claire Metal: Cash Carter (Blunt Bangs), Claire Campbell (Hope for Agoldensummer), Jason Roach (Outersea)
Your Best Nightmare: Drew Kirby (Civils), Madeline Polites (Immaterial Possession), Scott Woodward (T.S. Woodward)
Vitamin Demon: Cooper Holmes (Immaterial Possession), McKendrick Bearden (Grand Vapids), Taylor Chicoine (Einschlagen)
Turns Evil at 5:00 Min: Kathy Higgins, Logan Shirah (Severe Blush), Timi Conley (Timi Conley and the Wonderland Rangers)
10 p.m.
Post Ghost: Jack Webster (Juan de Fuca), Margo Fortune Summer (Hunger Anthem), Winston Barbe (The Hernies)
Emu Sanctuary: Gary Eddy, Lisa Lipani, Will Ingram (Wieuca)
Peter Dunklage: Emileigh Ireland, Jake Ward (Eureka California), Mat Lewis (Grape Soda)
Hard Pass: Ben Anthony (Roadkill Ghost Choir), David Fortuna (Family and Friends), Maggie Blauvelt (Dana Swimmer)
11 p.m.
Michael’s Type: John Spiegel (Cult of Riggonia), Lydia Sera, Nick Bradfield (White Rabbit Collective)
Volcanoes of Death: Garett Hatch (Mother the Car), Kip Lacy (Big Morgan), Natalie Gazaway (Feather Trade)
The Nah: Henry Barbe (The Hernies) Jesse Stinnard (Antlered Aunt Lord), Lydia Brambila (Outersea)
Sonic Assault: Enoch Bledsoe (Ancient Whales), Thomas Kim (Mother the Car), Ryan Olivera (Manray)
12 a.m.
Thrüm: Evan Leima (Dream Culture), Kris Deason (Hot Fudge), Zach Shepard (Roadkill Ghost Choir)
Reeds N’ Rhythm: John Fernandes (Circulatory System), Robert Parker, Ryan Lewis (Grape Soda)
BIERSPIER: Alex Baum (Feather Trade), Leora Hinkle (Nihilist Cheerleader), Sebastian Marquez (Dead Neighbors)
Master Pea: Al Daglis (Shade), Flynne Collins (Nihilist Cheerleader), Merideth Hanscom (Neighbor Lady)
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