Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Music news Creative Loafing's recommended shows for Tues., Oct. 21
Posted by Scott Irvine on Tue, Oct 21, 2008 at 7:40 PM
BLUE MOUNTAIN Despite nearly a decade of hard touring and raw, rollicking shows, Mississippi alt-country trio Blue Mountain tossed in the greasy, sweat-soaked towel in 2001. Singer/songwriter/guitarist Cary Hudson made a stab at a solo career, but despite their quality his albums never connected, so it's reformation time. Touring to support two new discs -- one of original music and a rerecorded "hits" set -- Mountain combines backwoods, slinky picking with amped-up energy. At its best, the threesome's energetic, sizzling gigs left newcomers raving and existing fans wondering why they weren't stars. Andy Friedman & the Other Failures and Amy Speace & the Tearjerks get the party started. $12. 7 p.m. Smith's Olde Bar. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com. -- HH
PIERCED ARROWS Rural Oregon outsiders Dead Moon called it quits in 2006. But after decades spent crafting rugged, outlaw garage rock as a lifestyle choice, retirement just wasn't their style. In the downtime, the husband-and-wife team of Fred and Toody Cole recharged their batteries to return as PIERCED ARROWS. Their debut full-length, Straight to the Heart, is a dark, groove-driven nod to the power of loud and lo-fi rock 'n' roll. Gentleman Jesse and Coffin Bound open. $8-$10. 9 p.m. The Earl. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com -- CR
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