Sound Menu August 26 2000 Sun
SUNDAY, AUGUST 27
Noted Acts
DICKEY BETTS — One of a few original guitarists to emerge from the U.S. in the ’60s, Betts’ lyrical approach to the instrument has never been duplicated and his mastery of the jazz instrumental puts him alone in the rock field. Current tabloid fodder aside, this performance will certainly be a rare treat — Betts has not toured as a solo act since 1989. Variety Playhouse (Prusin)
COWBOY ENVY — The chuck wagon bell will be happily clangin’ outside the Attic kitchen during this 5:30 p.m. all-ages afternoon matinee, featuring the sweetest-sounding trio in town. Frenchy, Too Short and Buffalo Kay buckle up their spurs and ride very happy trails through cowboy culture and the mythology of the Great American West. Eddie’s Attic (Nicoll)
DIXIE CHICKS — They’re young, they’re cute and they’re incredibly talented, so what’s not to like? The Chicks have become one of the biggest acts in country music, and unlike so many others, they seem to be doing things the way they want. Sure, there’s some svengali pulling a few strings, but for the most part their funky charm and impressive musical abilities are what’s pushing them to the top. While a few purists object, the Chicks are laughing all the way to the bank and having a blast getting there. Philips Arena (James Kelly)
LYLE LOVETT — It’s always a treat to see what Lovett pulls out of his hat. With his malleable large band, he can switch from a big jazzy sound to a stripped down string quartet with ease, and he probably makes the best use of dynamics in any live performance you’ll ever see. Lovett has a ton of material and his deadpan banter between songs is hilariously eccentric. He is definitely one of the finest singer/songwriters of our time. Fox Theater (James Kelly)
MONTREUX FESTIVAL ON TOUR — While the mainstream (read slick) crossover potential of this bill is alarmingly high, the undeniable talents of the artists ought to keep the jazz flame burning higher than usual. Robert Flack, Al Jarreau, George Duke, David Sanborn and Joe Sample are all decades-old headliners in their own right, and can push the right buttons to keep this audience’s attention away from their food. Flack’s sublime class and crystal clear voice, along with Jarreau’s eclectic vocal shenanigans are sure-fire crowd pleasers. Additional potential for some serious funk comes from keyboardist Duke, saxophonist Sanborn and especially ex-Crusader ivory tickler Joe Sample. It should make for a consistently enjoyable, if slightly predictable evening of pop, R&B and jazz, hopefully with an emphasis on the latter. Chastain Park Amphitheater (Horowitz)
ALSO PERFORMING
9 LIVES SALOON: Scary-oke
AMERICAN PIE: Crucial Dread Reggae Band (3 p.m. show)
ARCTIC CIRCLE: Karaoke with Tommy’s Crowd Pleaser
BILLY’S: Karaoke
BRANDYHOUSE: Z93 with Jeff Dunham and Yeti
CHASTAIN AMPHITHEATER: Montreux Festival on Tour with Roberta Flack, George Duke, Al Jarreau, David Sanborn and Joe Sample
CHIP’S: Li’l Malcolm and the Houserockers
CJ’S LANDING: Tim Acres
THE EARL: Malcolm Holcombe, Valorie Oldham
EDDIE’S ATTIC: Cowboy Envy, Justin Rosolino, Christopher Williams, Jeffrey Thompson, Cowboy Envy
FAT MATT’S RIB SHACK: Blues Cat
FIREHOUSE BAR AND GRILL: The Blast
FUZZY’S: Tom Grose and The Big Band
LASETER’S: Sports Trivia
MASQUERADE: Sunday swing and free dance lessons in Hell
NORTHSIDE TAVERN: Stephen Talkovich & Friends
PHILIP’S ARENA: Dixie Chicks
POOR RICHARDS’ PUB: Open mic featuring Sam Makler
RED LIGHT CAFE: Masaka
THE SHARK BAR: Live jazz
SMITH’S OLDE BAR: An evening with the Foggy Bottom Band
VARIETY PLAYHOUSE: Dickey Betts Band
VOODOO’S: YG
WHISKER’S-DUNWOODY: Ricky Fargo’s Big Band