and covers ranging from the Rolling Stones to Band of Horses. FUTUREBIRDS Local folk-rock collective with a tattered, raspy edge. THE INTERNS Local band that shares several members with Futurebirds. Instead of Americana, this configuration plays dreamy, guitar-driven indie rock with just a hint of altcountry. Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 KARAOKE Every Tuesday with the singing cowboy. ATHICA 8 – 9:30 p.m. $6 (suggested donation). www.athica.org “PREPARED AND IMPROVISED” An evening of experimental music featuring Layne Garrett (Washington, DC), Cursillistas and Ochre Aunt (formerly known as David Kirby). Dancefx Dancing from 8–10 p.m. $3–$5. www. athensswingnight.com ATHENS SWING NIGHT No partner or experience necessary! Lesson at 9 p.m. Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar ABBANNA LEBON Hilariously bratty and overtly perverted lo-fi swingpunk, like Yeah Yeah Yeahs meets the Cramps. Featuring members of Fashion Knee High and Daffodil. BANGUTOT Featuring a fresh lineup and a sound that has only been described as “styrofoam music” as opposed to “paper cup music,” which is apparently what the band used to be. THE GREAT AMERICAN COUNTRY DRIFTERS Expect slide guitar and blue-collar lyrics from this Atlanta band. SHITHEAD This band wants you to pronounce its name “shy-theed…” The tunes are laid back with a jam band sort of vibe. The Melting Point 7 p.m. $3. www.meltingpointathens. com THE GEORGIA FLATPICKERS Bluegrass act featuring acclaimed “Flatpicking Professor” David Leinweber. No Where Bar 10 p.m. $2. 706-546-4742 NATHAN SHEPPARD AND JOHN KEANE Two great local guitarists/ singer-songwriters play some tunes together. Tasty World Uptown Holiday Celebration! Festive dress code enforced. 10 p.m. $5. www.myspace. com/tastyworlduptown DR. SQUID Jangly, frenetic rock and roll at its best when emphasizing its British Invasion sounds. THE JONES PLAN Alternative poprock out of Marietta, GA. LEAVING ARABY Pop-rock quartet with a style akin to yesteryear radio sweethearts Goo Goo Dolls, Gin Blossoms and the like. ROMANENKO Local trio draws from ‘70s pop and folk with a modern rock edge, like Mary Timony fronting the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
Wednesday 9 Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www. caledonialounge.com EAT LIGHTNING DIY garage rock trio from Augusta, featuring dreamy arrangements and layered vocals. GEMINI CRICKET The current threepiece lineup of this local band has
ditched its cutesy kazoo pop in favor of sleazy garage stomps that swagger through the reverb and jangle with ‘60s abandon. SMOKEDOG Local guys Thom Strickland (vocals, guitar) and Jason Jones (drums) play a noisy motorik pulse with treated guitar. Says Jones, “noisy lo-fi boogie smeared over mechanical back-pocket beats.” SOAPBAR Local group plays shaggy, diverse alt-rock informed by its lo-fi and folk peers. Flicker Theatre & Bar 11 p.m. $3. www.myspace.com/ flickerbar TIMBER Frontman Daniel Aaron serves up his brand of hangoverfriendly country rock. His lyricfocused arrangements are often nestled within minimalist instrumentation, incorporating fiddle, piano, pedal steel and xylophone. Go Bar “Happy Birthday Lindsay!” 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar TWIN POWERS Britpop, ‘80s new wave and danceable favorites. New Earth Music Hall 9 p.m. $10 (adv), $15 (door). www. newearthmusichall.com BLUE TECH The psy-club specialist plays his second ever show in Athens. EOTO The String Cheese Incident’s percussionist Jason Hann and drummer Michael Travis explore looping waters, live breakbeat, triphop, house and drum ‘n’ bass tunes. ESKIMO Live electronic dance music based around trance beats. The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840 KARAOKE Wednesdays with Lynn! Rye Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens ACHACHAY! Funk rock band out of Austin. Expect a high-energy performance and unique merch for sale with proceeds going toward the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. * Advance Tickets Available
Down the Line 12/10 Christmas with the King (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) 12/10 Harrison Hudson / Native Lights / Thieves & Pastors / Unwed Sailor (Caledonia Lounge) 12/11 Athens Face/Off #6–Garage a Trois, Part 2 (40 Watt Club) 12/11 The Arcs / The Late BP Helium (Caledonia Lounge) 12/12 Gift Horse / Hammer No More The Fingers / Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun (Caledonia Lounge) 12/15 North Georgia Bluegrass Band (The Melting Point) 12/17 Rusko (New Earth Music Hall) 12/18 97 Sheeki / American Cheeseburger / Canadian Rifle / Hot Breath (Go Bar) 12/19 Excalibrah / Swamp Thang / Triple Velcro (Caledonia Lounge) 12/19 The Hypsys (Rye Bar) 12/19 Rack of Spam (The Melting Point)* 12/26 Randall Bramblett Band (The Melting Point)* 12/31 Deaf Judges / Pride Parade (Caledonia Lounge) 12/31 Bonerama / Lil’ Brian and the Zydeco Travelers (The Melting Point) 1/8 The Agenda / Gemini Cricket / Satan’s Youth Ministers / Sugar D (Caledonia Lounge)
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5
UNDERNEATH THE COVERS
BENEFIT FOR AIDS ATHENS
DON CHAMBERS + GOAT AS THE POGUES
MEMORY GOSPEL DANCERS (EX-WE VS. THE SHARK) AS DEVO
FIVE EIGHT AS TELEVISION MARK WENTHE & THE CLEANERS AS THE KINKS
285 W. Washington St. Athens, GA • Call 706-549-7871 for Show Updates
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doors open at 9pm • six dollars adv.*
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
BENEFIT FOR NUÇI’S SPACE BANDS: 40 WATT
JAY REATARD PRIDE PARADE
doors open at 9pm • twelve dollars adv.**
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3
ESPRESSO ROYALE CAFFE THE GLOBE THE GRIT JIMMY JOHNS TRANSMETROPOLITAN
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doors open at 8pm • five dollars 2nd ANNUAL TIDINGS FOR TIKES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8
FUTUREBIRDS CAMERA OBSCURA
PAPERCUTS • VENICE IS SINKING doors open at 9pm • twelve dollars adv.*
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4
BRANTLEY GILBERT
INTERNS • BLACK BELT PATRIOT doors open at 9pm • six dollars
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9
Bellydance Show
“RAK” THE 40 WATT
doors open at 7pm • five dollars adv.* eight dollars at the door All Shows 18 and up • + $2 for Under 21 * Advance Tix Available at Schoolkids Records ** Advance Tix Sold at http://www.40watt.com
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