Sound Menu February 17 2001 Fri

FRI/FEBRUARY 16
AK1200, DJ ICEY Officially, this is the three-year anniversary of Vinyl Boy’s Playhouse, but it might as well be called When Floridians Attack. Headlining are AK1200 with MC Navigator whose rub-a-dub rinsing style of hot-steppers, rewinds and rhymes was recently captured on a volume of Moonshine’s Mixed Live — and DJ Icey, arguably the world’s biggest proponent of funky breaks. Icey brings with him Zone Records labelmates and fellow breakers Baby Anne and Gumbee. And there’s also DJ Santana for the more headstrong. Trance, happy hardcore and more jungle are also presented by a host of local and regional favorites in three separate arenas. Masquerade (Ware)
BENEFIT FOR THE GEORGIA CENTER FOR CHILDREN — A mixed bag of local favorites including Caroline Aiken, Matthew Kahler, Jennifer Daniels, Keith Naylor, Michael Magno, Wakeman and Willner, Tammy Fowler, Greta Lee and a few surprises join together to raise money and awareness for the Georgia Center for Children, an organization which serves sexually abused children of DeKalb and Fulton counties. During the first two hours, all ages are admitted. A long evening of entertainment for only a $10 donation. Eddie’s Attic (Smith)
BIG SANDY & HIS FLY-RITE BOYS — As Sandy continues to expand his musical repertoire with the recent release of the blues-inflected Night Tide (Hightone), his never-ending road trip brings the band back to Atlanta. Sandy is one classy gentleman, and his energetic performances are always wonderful. The girls will swoon and the guys will bob their heads, and everyone will have a swinging time. Star Bar (James Kelly)
BOB MARLEY TRIBUTE — Celebrating the musical legacy and life of reggae legend Bob Marley, community radio station WRFG kicks off this two-day event with a reggae dancehall session featuring Changez Disco, Mighty Samson and Unity Sounds. A-HOP/West End (Hutchinson)
BOETZ — See listing for Feb. 15. Hard Rock Cafe (Ware)
JUNIOR BROWN — A Playhouse favorite, Austin, Texas, guitar talent Junior Brown fearlessly crosses the tracks that separate country, surf-rock and psychedelia. He’s an enigmatic persona and an eclectic musician, armed with a movie star cowboy hat, a self-made double-neck “guit-steel” guitar and a more than slightly warped (“semi-crazy,” that is) sensibility. Variety Playhouse (Powell)
CANDELA, THE ACCUSATIONS — Candela continue their “play every dive in the Southeast” tour, packing Lysol, mace and a canon of explosive material. Attention slobbering losers: These girls can, will and have kicked ass much badder than yours, so be a man for once and stay back. Tonight the mavens of metallic madness reign over a Radiant City reunion of sorts, as the drummer (Candela’s Mickey) and the bassist (the blues-popping Accusations’ Paul) from that fine, underappreciated and lamentably deceased pop band finally share a bill. Somber Reptile (Smith)
THE CLOSE, CASIONOVA, AMERICAN DREAM — Tonight’s Moodswing Records showcase features a double dose of scenester David Railey. His thinly veiled solo project American Dream starts off playing selections from their recent album, Cone of So. Then Railey takes the stage again with Casionova. Joining the fun are Renee Nelson from Aphelon, Kat Gass from BOB and Macha consort Keith Crutchfield. The Close play an all-too-rare set of their beautifully de-constructed pop gems. Chocolate Kiss also perform. The Earl (Smith)
DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND, JACOB FRED JAZZ ODYSSEY — The Dozen, long a fixture of rollicking New Orleans celebrations, recently got a jolt of rock “credibility” via associations with the Black Crowes, Widespread Panic and Medeski Martin & Wood. But they’ve always colored outside the lines that divide genres. At home with acid jazz or parade march, the Dozen just want to party your funky ass. The Jazz Odyssey also want to funk you; it just takes them longer to finally get around to it. The noodlers claim to be “a conduit to the higher being.” More like a conduit to the bong. Smith’s Olde Bar (Smith)
HOWARD AND THE WHITE BOYS — In a genre whose history is black and blues, Howard and the White Boys isn’t a very politically correct name. But past their moniker is a steady rhythm section and soul-influenced blues act who work riffs from “I Want Candy,” “Voodoo Chile” and “Superstition” into their 12-minute “Bo Diddley” jam. These cats of many colors are crowd pleasing not teasing. Chip’s/Winder (Ware)
PAM HOWE — Howe, who fronts popular local bands pH Balance and Ramadamafia, celebrates the release of her second solo CD, The Sky Is Me, with tonight’s performance. A limited-edition handprinted deal, the disc combines all of what we’ve come to expect from Howe — acoustic funk, New Age hip-hop, sultry pop and Beat poetry — for an understated, though often impressive, effort. Joining her tonight is ‘Mafia bandmate Bret Busch, underground rap favorite D.R.E.S. and DJ I-Lash (that’s Howe herself) on the ones and twos. Eyedrum (Sarig)
INSITE COMPILATION CD RELEASE PARTY — Local publication Insite and Bombtrax Recordings celebrate the release of their local bands compilation with a showcase featuring some of the acts included. It’s an eccentric but solid bill, with the hip-hop/rock of El Pus, the Zeppelinish Tom Collins, the live electronica of Drums & Effects and the hip-trip-hop of Minamina Goodsong and My Cousin Troy. Everyone attending gets the compilation (which includes 14 more artists) with admission. PlanetJam Cotton Club (Ware)
THE NEW POWER TRIO — As a young piano-driven jazz trio from New York, it’s easy to make the immediate comparison between the New Power Trio and early Medeski, Martin & Wood. But while the loose Afro-Cuban/Brazilian percussive element and post-funk groove is there, NPT works from a more classical tradition. Unlike MMW, pianist Nate Shaw prefers an uncluttered, clean approach that owes more to the hard bop of Horace Silver than the funk fusion of Herbie Hancock. Churchill Grounds (Hutchinson)
THE ROCK*A*TEENS, THE GOSSIP — Hearing the Rock*A*Teens’ reverb-drenched Southern-gothic sound holds the same weight as walking through Savannah at dusk: you can feel the history and the dark playing a game of cat and mouse, seeing who can engulf you first and give you chills. The Gossip don’t fully escape the shadows that color their sound — Sleater-Kinney by way of Jon Spencer — though they do add some Delta muddiness to the mix. Sometimes it’s fun to jump in mud puddles. Echo Lounge (Ware)
THE ROMANTICS — Even with Blondie’s drummer Clem Burke providing the thump-thump behind Detroit’s middle-age power-popsters, these guys still come off as the Dave Clarke Five to Cheap Trick’s Beatles. Proof that a career of sorts can be built on one great song, “What I Like About You” encompasses everything that’s memorable about these skinny-tie rockers. Now if they can just keep tonight’s rendition under three minutes, all will be forgiven. Earthlink.Live (Center Stage) (Horowitz)
TRIA DI LUNA — As part of its ongoing “Controlling Variable” series each Friday at MJQ, 4 Kings Entertainment brings live acid funk/jungle/jazz act Tria di Luna to the stage. Hosted by We One, the evening also features DJ Cha-Cha spinning rare grooves and DJ Jamal turning out timeless soul. MJQ Concourse (Hutchinson)
WADADA LEO SMITH’S GOLDEN QUARTET — This group shines with some of the most creative jazz musicians of recent decades. Leo Smith and Malachi Favors were instrumental in the early Chicago free jazz scene, with Favors serving as bassist for the innovative Art Ensemble of Chicago. Jack DeJohnette, best known as drummer for Miles Davis’ fusion-jazz breakthrough Bitches Brew, has recorded some wonderful music in his own right. Rounding out this quartet is award-winning composer and pianist Anthony Davis. Free master classes are held today with Smith at 10 a.m.-noon, and with DeJohnette at 1-3 p.m., with an evening performance. Call 706-542-4400 for more information. Hodgson Hall/UGA (Khalid)
ANTHONY’S SPORTS BAR
The Blast
BILLY’S: Heather Luttrell
BLIND WILLIE’S: Houserocker Johnson and the Shadows
BLUE RACCOON: Bill Sheffield and the Ringtail Rounders
BRANDYHOUSE: BBQ, Bloodkin
BRIDGES: Jazz with the Sharp Four
BUFFALO’S-PLEASANT HILL: Karaoke
CAJUN KITCHEN: Bourbon Tumbleweed
THE CHAMBER: Glitterdome
CHECKERED PARROT: Johnny Reed
CHIP’S-WINDER: Howard & the White Boys
CJ’S LANDING: 9 from 10, Lickety Split, Sexxy Circus, Ian Schumacher
CLUB VENUS: DJ Gary B.
COSMOPOLITAN: DJ Ted Fortenberry
DADDY D’Z: Kindle Williams Sr. and Blue Soul
DARK HORSE TAVERN : Brighter Shade, Jason Marcum Band, Velvet Amy
DARWIN’S: Mudcat
DILLONS: Frank Whidden
THE EARL: Moodswing Records Showcase with the Close, Chocolate Kiss, Casionova and American Dream
EARTHLINK.LIVE AT CENTER STAGE: Romantics
ECHO LOUNGE: Rock *A* Teens, The Gossip
ECLIPSE DI LUNA: Kim Rushing Band Jazz Quartet
EDDIE’S ATTIC: Benefit for the Georgia Center for Children featuring Caroline Aiken, Matthew Kahler, Jennifer Daniels, Michael Magno, Keith Naylor, Wakeman & Willner, Tammy Fowler, Greta Lee and more
EYEDRUM: Pam Howe CD release party with Dres tha Beatnik and Bret Busch
FAT MATT’S RIB SHACK: Ricky Fargo
FIREHOUSE FOOD & SPIRITS: 285
40 WATT CLUB-ATHENS: National Anthem, Tom Collins, Hayride
FUZZY’S: Mike Veal
HEMINGWAY’S TROPICAL BAR & GRILL: Frogz
JAKE’S ROADHOUSE: Chicago Bob Nelson
KAYA: Northern Exposure with V-103’s Frank Ski, DJ Kemit, Buddy and J-Nice playing house and hip-hop plus soul/funk
KILLER CREEK: Showtyme Jazz Duo
LAST GREAT WATERING HOLE: Stage Coach
LAZY DOG: Big Al Jano and the Blues Mafia
LUBY’S: Warehouse
MARY’S: Music videos with DJ Jigsaw
MASQUERADE: Vinyl Boy’s Three-Year Anniversary with AK1200, DJ Icey, Baby Anne, DJ Santana, Moda and many more
MELLOW MUSHROOM-BUFORD: Dave Williams
MJQ CONCOURSE: “Controlling Variable” featuring Tria di Luna, Cha-Cha and Jamal
9 LIVES SALOON: Dick Delicious, Novacaine, Bowfinger, Hiatus
NOMENCLATURE MUSEUM: SoCo Fridays presents Posh fashion show and DJs Marcos Pieras and Michael Scott
NORTHSIDE TAVERN: Little Joey’s Jumpin’ Jive
OLDE PECULIAR PUBLIC HOUSE: Brian Doyle
OPERA HOUSE: Sin City (AC/DC tribute)
PHUNKY PHISH TAVERN: Instant Karma
PIPER’S PUB: Jim Asbell
PLANETJAM COTTON CLUB: Insite compilation CD release party with El Pus, the Tom Collins, the Trick, Drums & Effects, My Cousin Troy and Minamina Goodsong
POOR RICHARDS’ PUB: Noble Jones
POPPERS: Steve Hawkins Georgia Jam with Bear Sauls
SAFARI BAR & GRILLE-WINDER: Uncle Don’s Bullet-Proof Blues Band
SMITH’S OLDE BAR: Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Jacob Fred Jazz Oddyssey
SOMBER REPTILE: The Accusations, Candella, Ed Zachery
SPORTS TIME BAR & GRILL: DJ & dancing
STAR BAR-L5P: Big Sandy and his Fly Rite Boys, Willie Heath Neal
SWEET DEVIL MOON: Alanzo
SWEET MELISSA’S-DECATUR: Code Blue
SWISSOTEL: Graham Jackson, Jr.
UGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: Golden Quartet
UGLY MUG PUB: Uncle Dirty
VARIETY PLAYHOUSE: Junior Brown, Paul Thorn
THE VAULT: Retro Wave with DJ Caz10
WILD WING CAFÉ: Homemade Jam
WOODEN NICKEL: TBA
YA-YAS: Dicky Doo and the Zydeco Crew, PeadBoy, Zydeco T