Sound Menu October 21 2000 Sat

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21
Noted Acts
AGNOSTIC FRONT, STRAIGHT FACED, VOODOO GLOW SKULLS, ALL — A punk band with a horn section, the Voodoo Glow Skulls make pop-core with a serrated ska edge. ALL, featuring three members of the mighty Decendents, are touring to support their ninth album, Problematic. Expect caffeinated love songs and social commentary delivered like the gospel. The undisputed progenitors of NYC hardcore, Agnostic Front, are supporting their second Epitaph release, Riot Riot Upstart, with its original Victim in Pain lineup. This, coupled with the HC assault of Straight Faced, whose latest release, Pulling Teeth, promises to “raise the bar for hardcore” with breakneck beats and lead singer Johnny Miller’s scream. Masquerade (Ellis)
BEENIE MAN — “Who am I?” he asks. Besides “the girls dem sugar,” Beenie Man is, perhaps more than any other current reggae artist, someone who has been able to secure a foothold in the U.S. pop consciousness. Having recorded with Wyclef and Mya, and scoring some hits of his own, Beenie continues to ride high as a dancehall phenomenon as he embarks on tour supporting his most recent disc, Art & Life. The Atrium (Sarig)
CHOCOLATE SOUL — The latest installment of the regular new-soul and hip-hop party features old-school rap legend Slick Rick as headliner. Best known for his appearance on Doug E. Fresh’s hit “La-Di-Da-Di,” and for his attempted-murder jail sentence, Rick is out free and bringing his nearly forgotten brand of hip-hop showmanship and swagger to downtown Atlanta. Also on the bill: local jazz/soul act Afroblue and mainstay DJ Kemit. Studio Central (Sarig)
COFFEE HOUSE BENEFIT — Atrium Jazz Trio performs at 8 p.m. in a coffee house environment, during this benefit for the First Existentialist Congregation. A $5 minimum donation is requested. First Existentialist Congregation (Sarig)
ALICE COOPER — Although the under-the-stars Chastain “experience” is entirely wrong for Cooper’s hopelessly dated shock-rock, the fact he’s still slogging through the same old warhorses (singing “I’m Eighteen” at 52 oughta be outlawed) has gotta be good for a few yuks. His schtick was the blueprint for countless idiots such as Marilyn Manson, but all the fake blood, plastic guillotines and slimy cobras in the world won’t make his proto-metal any fresher. Chastain Park Amphitheater (Horowitz)
DRILL TEAM — Basically the much-missed Tweezer minus one stringy-haired songwriter, Drill Team swear the new material is different, hence the name change. But with formidable screecher Timmy at the helm, the overall vibe should have a familiar visceral edge to it. The Earl (Foy)
EL PUS, SLANGBANGER, JUSTIN HALE — A night of hip-hop/rock cross-polinators, headlined by El Pus, who dress their clever pop songs in a live-instrument/rap setting. Also on the bill: Heavy rock-rappers Slangbanger and paleskin hip-hop live band Justin Hale. Smith’s Olde Bar (Sarig)
FUNKY METERS — See listing for Oct. 20. Variety Playhouse (Powell)
GEORGE JONES — Considered by most to be the best singer in country music, Jones has lived the life he describes in his songs and is a real survivor. Recent shows have been pretty predictable, clocking in at about an hour and featuring the obvious hits, but the last time he played Lanierland he did almost 90 minutes and pulled out some real gems. He loves the venue and gives a bit more when he plays there. Lanierland (Kelly)
‘N SYNC — And the money just keeps on coming. ‘N Sync is currently making their second lap around the U.S. in support of their sophomore release, No Strings Attached. Their live show is surprisingly good, with floating stage portions and people dangling from the ceiling. Too bad the music isn’t quite as invigorating. Also, watch for the hobo costumes in the bizarre first sequence, in which the band members all dress like Carol and Marcia on the “The Brady Bunch” when they sang “Me and My Shadow.” Philips Arena (Whitaker)
WILLIE NELSON — A Willie and Family concert is an experience every fan should have at least once in their life. Sure, he plays a bunch of the same ol’ songs, but for his own sake he does them differently than the way they were recorded. Lately he has been adding some classy jazz instrumentals from his Day & Night CD, and some blues tunes from the most recent release, Milk Cow Blues. Throw in some covers of Hank, Lefty, Kris and whoever else crosses Willie’s mind, and you have an almost three-hour history of country music laid out in front of you. Simply put, it’s stunning. Classic Center/Athens (Kelly)
NORTH GEORGIA FOLK FESTIVAL — Acclaimed flat-picking acoustic guitarist Norman Blake (no slouch on mandolin and fiddle either) headlines this festival presented by the Athens Folk Music and Dance Society. Also performing are the Georgia Mud Cats, North Georgia Bluegrass Band, Moira Nelligan, John Machinot and Michael Robbins, as well as the Buddy O’Reilly Band. Music runs from 2-9 p.m.; tickets are $6. For more information, call 706-613-8394. Sandy Creek Park/Athens (Sarig)
SHADES OF HARMONY — This duo of gospel singing sisters throw an album release party in celebration of their debut CD, Be Ye Holy. Bruce Street Community Center/Lithonia (Sarig)
ELLIOTT SMITH, GRANDADDY — Anyone who doubts the power of Hollywood need only examine the revived careers of Aimee Mann and Elliott Smith, both of whom fell off the radar before getting a career boost by landing songs in high-profile movies. But even the most dedicated Smith fan could not have imagined he was a frustrated Brian Wilson-styled studio fanatic, which he proved on his flawlessly arranged major label release last year. Grandaddy’s meandering but similarly styled folk/punk/space-stylings are a fitting lead-in to Smith’s intricate pop, although with songs that build on each other, they would be better off headlining a smaller venue. Tabernacle (Horowitz)
X-RAYS, SKYLARKS — The Great Decatur Beer Festival once again features premium live music outdoors all afternoon long. Last year the X-Rays’ beautiful instrumental surf melodies sounded astonishingly good here, since the Decatur Square’s massive gazebo created a perfect natural reverb chamber for it. This year the Skylarks’ loping rock ‘n’ roll is added to the menu for extra variety and flavor. Decatur Square (Nicoll)
WHITE LIGHTS — Lush, hypnotic and extremely cool, this new big-band fronted by Buffi Aguero (Subsonics, Vendettas) sounds like an even better version of the Velvet Underground and Nico. Incorporating vibraphone, violin and keyboards, it’s Aguero’s most ambitious project to date — and from the looks of it, may also be her most successful. Star Bar (Nicoll)Also performing
9 LIVES SALOON: Vertigo, Armani Death Machine, Ritual
40 WATT CLUB-ATHENS: Left Front Tire CD-Release Party; Juan and the Greasers
513 CLUB: Candence, Style Over Substance, Madilynn Grace
AFTER DARK CABARET: The Stacy James Band
ATLANTA BEER GARTEN: Octoberfest Party with Mike Magho, Damien Cartier, 7 Sharp 9 and Bughead
ATRIUM: Beenie Man
BASIL’S CAFÉ: Steven Charles Jazz Duo
BAYOU ROOM: Rare Experience
BILLY’S : Beni’s Basement
BLIND WILLIE’S : Lotsa Poppa and Atlanta Heat
BLUE LAGOON LOUNGE: Blues Cat, Deke Dean and Blue Avenue
BLUE RACCOON: Afternoon Blue Grass Jam; Frankie Moates at 9 p.m.
BLUE SKY TAVERN: Motor City Josh
BRANDYHOUSE: Cold Mtn. Rhythm Band, Everyday People
BRIDGES: Jazz with the Sharp Four followed by local artists
BRUCE STREET COMMUNITY CENTER: Shades of Harmony Album Debut
CAJUN KITCHEN: Home Park Benefit with Mudcat, World Society and many others
THE CHAMBER: Europa with DJ Gene Carbonell
CHASTAIN AMPHITHEATER: Alice Cooper
CHIP’S-WINDER: Scott Holt
CHURCHILL GROUNDS JAZZ CAFÉ: Gary Motley
CJ’S LANDING: Persona, Magno; Hank and Mike on the deck
CLASSICS CENTER-ATHENS: Willie Nelson
COPELAND’S: Lachez-Les
COSMOPOLITAN: DJ Mike Keir
PLANET JAM COTTON CLUB: Injected, Bend, Steep
DARK HORSE TAVERN: The Union, The Johnny Society, 4 Souls
DARWIN’S: Donna Hopkins and Liz Melendez
THE DERBY-NESBIT FERRY: Derek St. Holmes
DOTTIE’S: Georgia Green Party Benefit with The Sonia Tetlow Band, The Luxury Stars and Sprout vs. Tommy vs. The Stimulator
THE EARL: Drill Team, Tijuana Hercules, Hex Error
EDDIE’S ATTIC: Kristen Hall
FAT MATT’S RIB SHACK: El Loco
FIRST EXISTENTIALIST CONGREGATION: Coffee House Benefit
FRONT PAGE NEWS: Tommy Thompson, The Big Butt Band
FUZZY’S: Brass Pocket
HUEY’S: Live Jazz
JAKE’S ROADHOUSE: The J-Birds featuring J.T. Speed
JAVA HOUSE: The Adams Duo
KAYA: The Chronicle; DJs Kemit and Doc
KILLER CREEK: Showtyme Jazz Duo
LAST GREAT WATERING HOLE: Tyler Wails
MASQUERADE: Agnostic Front, Straight Faced, Voodoo Glow Skulls, All; Freaky Foam Party in Hell
MELLOW MUSHROOM-GAINESVILLE: 0% Vitamin A
MURPHY’S LAW: Bear and the Bobcats
NORTHSIDE TAVERN: Mudcat
PHILIP’S ARENA: ‘N Synch
POPPERS: Steve Hawkins and the GA Jam
RAY’S ON THE RIVER: Tony Winston Jazz Trio
RED LIGHT CAFÉ: Squat
ROXY: Kendall Payne, Delirious
SANDY CREEK PARK-ATHENS: North Georgia Folk Festival with headliner Norman Blake
SCROOGE’S: Uncle Don’s Bullet-Proof Band
SMITH’S OLDE BAR: El Pus, Slangbanger and Justin Hale
SOMBER REPTILE: The Home Park Festival with 25 bands including Apartment Project, World Society and Yonrico Scott Band
STAR BAR-L5P: Belmont Playboys, White Lights
STUDIO CENTRAL: Chocolate Soul with Slick Rick
THE SWALLOW AT THE HOLLOW: Gene Nelson, Don Henry, Craig Carothers
SWEET MELISSA’S-DECATUR: Scott and Janna
THE TABERNACLE: Elliott Smith, Grandaddy
TASTY WORLD-ATHENS: Conflict of Interest, Trances Arc
UGLY MUG PUB: Big Royal
UNICOI STATE PARK-HELEN: Nelson Thomas
VARIETY PLAYHOUSE: The Funky Meters
THE VAULT: Cyberia, DJ OMAC spinning electronica, industrial
WHISKER’S TAVERN-DUNWOODY: LBR
WOODEN NICKEL: Angry Monkey Project (formerly Furious George)