Sound Menu August 19 2000 Sat

?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