YOU NEED A MIRACLE: Tickets for Widespread Panic’s New Year’s run at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre went on sale last Friday. The specific dates for these shows are Dec. 29, 30 and 31. While there are multiple locales noted among Spreadheads as being particularly special venues for the band, the Fox is ranked very high on that list. I shouldn’t even have to note that these shows absolutely will sell completely out, if they haven’t already by the time you read this. For all other information, please see widespreadpanic.com.
TUNE IN: Pianist and vocalist Katie Collins released her album She’s A Tenor recently, and I’d encourage setting aside some quiet time to absorb this fully. Collins wrote the 10-song album this year and recorded it with engineer Mark Maxwell in a single day. She has a history in theater, and some of her compositions (“Act On Our Stage,” “She’s A Tenor,” “Like a Gypsy”) clearly reflect this tradition. Her playing is chill inducing, and that’s before her voice, which is as rich as the depth of experience from which it comes, arrives. Her tenor-acity is swathed in sympathy and strength and could very easily be presented a’cappella. Particular highlights for me here are “Two Black Crows,” “Gravedigger None” and opening song “Beach Waves.” Find this on major streaming services, and for more information, please see instagram.com/katiecollinsmusic.
GET INSIDE: The next instance of Sonic Space at ATHICA occurs this Friday, Sept. 26. Featured in this go ‘round is headliner Salmon Tubes (Jon Vogt and Kyle MacKinnel) and the project is self-described as “…the expression of multiple instruments (salmon) carried electronically through a narrow system of tubes (a heavily processed signal path) used to bridge here to there across massive dams of intelligible thought and understanding, effectively transporting nature through the built environment back upstream and back into dream.” Also on the bill this night are multi-media artist Ihlayat (J Anderssen), who is slated to be creating experimental videos on the spot, as well as electronic jack-of-all-trades Other Voices, Other Rooms, who recently released his latest mixtape Summer Ov Our Pilgrim Wandering. Doors open at 7 p.m., music begins at 8 p.m. and the suggested donation is $10. For more information, please see athica.org.
THE COWBOY WAY: After The Pink Stones play a two-night stand at Flicker Theatre and Bar this Friday and Saturday celebrating the release of the group’s newest LP Thank the Lord… It’s The Pink Stones, they’ll dip into Atlanta for one night, then it’s back to the road for these boys. From Oct. 6–Nov. 1 The Pink Stones will travel through the Midwest, touch the West slightly, head back down through Texas and Louisiana, dip down into Florida for a few dates, and then end up in Columbus, GA for the tour’s final night. The new album arrives courtesy of the band’s longtime label New West Records. For more information, please see thepinkstones.com.
SKATEBOARD ANARCHY: A curious little self-titled EP by Johnny’s Skate Party came out last week. As much as I hate to plead ignorance, I’ve not even the slightest clue who this is, but damn if I’m not diggin’ it. It’s got five songs of varying quality, but everything kind of meshes together in classic punk demo fashion. Opening song “Little Boxes” cooks in a mid-tempo Misfits-style, its synth flourishes notwithstanding. From there the sweet spot is right in the middle with the one-two punch of “Johnny’s Skate Park” and “A Mis-ile of Curious Strength.” From there it all kind of tapers off, but give this one a listen and see how she fares for you. Turn it on over at johnnysskateparty.bandcamp.com.
DAVID REMINISCES ABOUT HIS DAYS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: Athens Resonates and the Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Awards will host its second Athens Songwriters’ Forum at Ciné on Friday, Sept. 26. This instance features performances by, and interviews with, David Lowery (Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven) and Jordan Reynolds (Rose Hotel). Tickets are $30. The evening starts at 8 p.m., and I’d plan on getting there a little early, because this will fill up. Proceeds from this evening will benefit Nuçi’s Space, Athens Boys & Girls Club and The Vic Chesnutt Songwriter Awards. The evening is hosted by Athens Resonates’ Drew Vandenberg. For tickets, please see athenscine.com.
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