Sound Menu August 19 2000 Sat
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19
?NOTED ACTS
?KENNY BARRON — No pianist today — jazz or otherwise — has anything on Kenny Barron. Although his latest, richly orchestrated release, Spirit Song on Verve, has received very positive accolades, Barron's improvisations are such things of beauty that only the uncluttered sounds of a trio present appropriate backing. With his illustrious touring ensemble of bassist Ray Drummond and drummer Ben Riley, Barron's beautiful, rich tone and ultra-dynamic approach receive ample support. This will undoubtedly be one of the best jazz concerts of the year in Atlanta. Spivey Hall (Rozzi)
B.B. KING BLUES FESTIVAL — See listing for August 18. Chastain Park Amphitheater (Horowitz)
ELVIS DEATH DAY OBSERVANCE WITH KINGSIZED — Mighty Mike Geier brings his swingin' ensemble Kingsized to the stage again to commemorate the King's passing. The real treat tonight, though, may well be Sister Amy & the El-Vangelical Choir, featuring former Continentals vocalist Amy Pike. (These Elvis shows always sell out, so be sure to come early!) Star Bar (Nicoll)
FUTUREFEST 2000 — After a promising but, by many accounts, lightly-attended electronic music extravaganza last year, Futurefest returns for a second time with a lineup of over 50 acts and DJs that looks to be at least as strong as the first time. The techno lineup boasts the Detroit threesome credited with inventing the genre: Juan Atkins, Kevin Saunderson and Derrick May, as well as a live performance by Astralwerks act Gearwhore. The trance menu includes BT, Electric Skychurch, Skylab2000 and Atlanta's own Dean Coleman, while the jungle/hip-hop arena features the Jungle Brothers and DJ Rap. For more info, see www.futurefest.net. Henderson's Arena/4380 Stacks Road (Sarig)
HALCYON — The popular Florida combo, who comes across like some fresh-squeezed Sunshine State version of the Indigo Girls, play two sets tonight at this CD release show: 7 p.m. (all-ages) and 9:30 p.m. (21-and-up). Eddie's Attic (Nicoll)
MAD KATE — Murder ballads, ghost songs and laments of unrequited love pour forth from Mad Kate, purveyor of Southern gothic sounds. Dottie's (Sarig)
MOODSWING RECORDS SHOWCASE — See Earshot. Echo Lounge (Smith)
TOMMY THOMPSON, JASON MARCUM BAND, ANDY BROWNE — Tommy Thompson headlines a rare acoustic show at the Earl, a triple bill that also features Jason Marcum (a winner of Eddie's Attic's open mic events) and a solo appearance by Andy Browne (a veteran of the Niteporters and, more recently, Moonbase 5). The Earl (Nicoll)
U-ROY — See article, p. 83. Performing with Sister Carol, Johnny Osbourne, Brigadier Jerry, Bunny Brown, Covasia and Dignitary. Planet Q (Dominey)
?ALSO PERFORMING
9 LIVES SALOON: Blacklight Poster Boys, Exit 8, Lonesome Heart Jubilee, Stevie Tombstone
40 WATT CLUB-ATHENS: An evening with Kevin Kinney
AFTER DARK CABERET: Butch and the Buckheads and Greg Roth
ANTHONY'S: And She Did
ANTHONY'S-BUFORD: Alien
ARCTIC CIRCLE: DJ Rock Entertainment's Dance Party
BASIL'S CAFÉ-MARIETTA: The Steven Charles Jazz Duo
BLIND WILLIE'S: Houserocker Johnson
BLUE PIG-WOODSTOCK: Motor City Josh
THE BLUE RACCOON: Jam hosted by Jerry Lee
BRANDYHOUSE: Blue String, Full Circle
BRIDGES: Jazz with the Sharp Four followed by various local artists
CAJUN KITCHEN: Corrita's featuring Vicki Salz
THE CHAMBER: Europa with DJ Gene Carbonell
CHASTAIN AMPHITHEATER: BB King Blues Festival with Buddy Guy, Susan Tedeschi and Tommy Castro Band
CHECKERED PARROT: Johnny Reed Duo
CHIP'S: Li'l Ed & the Blues Imperials
CHURCHILL GROUNDS JAZZ CAFÉ: Bernard Linnette's Interactive Sextet
CJ'S LANDING: Mike & Hank, Anitra Holley; Rutherford Bench in the concert hall
COBALT LOUNGE: Supernova Saturdays
CRESCENT ROOM: DJ Caleb and Don Tonic with special appearances?
DARK HORSE TAVERN: Loud American Tourists, Elliot James and the Snakes, Monochrome
THE DERBY: Roadhouse
DOTTIE'S: $2.00 Shoes, Mad Kate
THE EARL: Tommy Thompson, The Jason Marcum Band, Andy Browne
ECHO LOUNGE: Moodswing Records Showcase
ECLIPSE DI LUNA: Trio Latino
EDDIE'S ATTIC: Halcyon CD release party
EYEDRUM: The Blue Period, Allison Kendra Hunt, Forever
FADO'S IRISH PUB: The Charms
FAT MATT'S RIB SHACK: Frankie's Blues Mission
FUZZY'S: Blues Barons
GEORGIA THEATRE: Gran Torino
HENDERSON'S ARENA: FutureFest music and arts festival with Spaceman and Trip Theory
HUEY'S: The Jason Pellett Quartet
IF COFFEE HOUSE: Sue Witty
JAKE'S ROADHOUSE: Little Joey's Jump and Jive
JAVA HOUSE: Adam and Don Sechelski with Harry Lester and Brett & Joanie
KILLER CREEK: The Showtyme Jazz Duo
LANIERLAND MUSIC PARK-CUMMING: Trace Adkins
LASETER'S: Gina Lane
LAST GREAT WATERING HOLE: Ally X
LOS LOROS: Bob Beckwith
MASQUERADE: Unified Theory with Chris and P.J. of Blind Melon and Dave Kruzin; Goudie, Steep; Freaky Foam Party in Hell
MELLOW MUSHROOM-CUMMING: The Stoophounds
METROPOLITAN PIZZA: Lost Souls
MIKE-N-ANGELO'S: Swami
MURPHY'S LAW: Heavy Light
NORTHSIDE TAVERN: Lee Griffin Band
PECKERHEAD'S: Lotsa Poppa
PINE LAKE BEACH: Justin Rosolino, Cindy Lou Harrington & Showdown
PLANET Q-DECATUR: Daddy U-Roy
POOR RICHARDS' PUB: Kid Brothers' and Poor Richards' fifth anniversary
RAY'S ON THE RIVER: The Tony Winston Jazz Trio
RED LIGHT CAFÉ: Blue Jays, The Venus Umbrella, Karen and Scotts Party
SCROOGE'S: Uncle Don's Buller Proof Band
SMITH'S OLDE BAR: Agents of Good Roots, Cool for August
SOMBER REPTILE: Scott Little, Star Parlour, Fragile-X, Salt Circle
SPIVEY HALL: Kenny Barron
SPON DIVITZ: Don Law
STAR BAR-L5P: Kingsized, Sister Amy & the El Vangelical Choir
UGLY MUG PUB: Mike Veal and the Devilles
VARIETY PLAYHOUSE: The Samples
THE VAULT: '80s retro dance party
WHISKER'S-DUNWOODY: Ricki Fargo
WILD WING CAFÉ: Hound Dog Handsome
YA YA'S CAJUN CUISINE: Night Wind