The ever-enigmatic Buckethead, the masked alter ego of guitarist Brian Patrick Carroll, is making his way to Athens for a performance featuring his signature innovative electric guitar playing, robotic dance moves and nunchuck work. The story goes that after Buckethead watched the 1988 slasher Halloween 4, he went out and bought himself a Michael Meyers-esque white mask. Later that night, after eating a bucket of chicken, he put on the mask and placed the bucket on his head, and just like that, Buckethead was born. In addition to this memorable stage persona, Buckethead is also known for his prolific output, with over 30 studio albums to date and a history of notable collaborative work with artists like Guns N’ Roses, Bootsy Collins and Praxis. His playing encompasses a wide range of styles from experimental rock to heavy metal to funk.
WHO: Buckethead
WHEN: Wednesday, July 23, 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show)
WHERE: Georgia Theatre
HOW MUCH: $43.56
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