Sound Menu April 04 2001 Tues
ANGIE APARO — Aparo comes home to dazzle the college kids. The golden-throated local folkie has a major-label CD that’s at times lovely, other times misguided, in its grab for modern-rock crossover. Robert Ferst Center/Ga. Tech (Sarig)
MICHAEL BURKS — Often compared to Albert King, with whom he shares a Flying V guitar and a uniquely soulful vocal style, the Arkansas-based Burks has just released a terrific album on Alligator records that edges him into hallowed Luther Allison territory. Biting, meaty blues licks with a hefty chunk of R&B — a little bit Memphis, a little bit Chicago and all ruggedly sincere. Good stuff. Blind Willie’s (Horowitz)
CHAD — Riding the wave of free publicity he received following the presidential election (sorry), Burlington, Vt., folk-rocker Chad hits the road with former Jerry Garcia Band members, Bob Coons and Martin Holland. Chad’s obligatory variation on the folk singer-songwriter equation is an up-tempo, highly rhythmic and sometimes silly “world party” vibe. Smith’s Olde Bar (Hutchinson)
MJ COLE, BOBBLE — A classically trained ex-jungle producer, the UK’s MJ Cole (see Club to Death, p. 83) has been getting major stateside press on the strength of his first full-length, Sincere, a prime example of UK garage. Also known as two-step, it’s a genre with a jittery rhythm bridging house and drum ‘n’ bass, with rubbery, soulful bass lines and vocals straight out of R&B. Hear the future now, with local DJs Bobble and others stepping up to the tables as well. MJQ Concourse (Ware)
CHRIS CUTLER — One-man band Chris Cutler makes the most of his drum kit, creating textured rhythms and exotic sounds. See article. Earthshaking Music (Khalid)
JAZZ JAM SESSION — Trumpeter Danny Harper is host and anchor of Atlanta’s finest jazz jam. Bring your axe and your best chops, if you dare. Churchill Grounds (Powell)
KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD BAND, DOUBLE TROUBLE — The comely Louisiana youngster punches out hard-edged, Stevie Ray Vaughn-like blues/rock with tough leads, lotsa volume and spotlight-stealing presence. Soul busting ex-Storyville singer Manfred Milligan adds stinging spice to the resilient backbeat generated by Double Trouble’s bassist Tommy Shannon and drummer Chris Layton. Shepherd plays on their album, so look for on-stage mix and matching. Tabernacle (Horowitz)
BILLY’S: Bluesrock Jam
BLIND WILLIE’S: Michael Burks
BRANDYHOUSE: Mike Hartnett & the Aliens, Red Dirt Rangers
CHECKERED PARROT: Dance party
CHURCHILL GROUNDS JAZZ CAFE: Jazz Jam Session with Danny Harper
DARWIN’S: Slim Fatz
THE EARL: Butterfield 8 presents “Ladies Night”
EARTHSHAKING MUSIC: Chris Cutler
ECHO LOUNGE: Rock and Roll High School - DJs spin your favorite punk, rock, goth and glam
ECLIPSE DI LUNA: Trio Latino Band
EDDIE’S ATTIC: Comedy Night
1848 CAFE: Blackgrass Blues
FAT MATT’S RIB SHACK: Rough Draft
FIREHOUSE FOOD & SPIRITS: Karaoke
FUZZY’S: Donna Hopkins
KAYA: Elevation with Sol Konfuscation and DJ Bruce Banner; House Arrest - house DJs including Kemit, Kevin O and J-Luv, plus buffet
LUBY’S SPORTS BAR: Bob’s karaoke
MCDUFF’S IRISH PUB: Open mic with Vicki Salz
MELLOW MUSHROOM-BUFORD: Keep on Shroomin’
METROPOLITAN PIZZA: Karaoke
MJQ CONCOURSE: MJ Cole, Bobble, Keiran,
NOMENCLATURE MUSEUM: Food For The Distraught with rotating DJs Spearhead X, J-Sun, Boolicious and Hazeus
NORTHSIDE TAVERN: Mountain Jam hosted by Devon Oxford
PEASANT UPTOWN: The Steven Charles Jazz Duo
PLANETJAM COTTON CLUB: Mark Selby
POPPERS: Open jam with Bones
RED LIGHT CAFE:
ROBERT FERST CENTER-GA.TECH: Angie Aparo
SMITH’S OLDE BAR: Chad
STAR BAR-L5P: Funk with Romeo Cologne
THE TABERNACLE: Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, Double Trouble, Lizzie West
TASTY WORLD-ATHENS: Nikki Sudden
VIOLETTE RESTAURANT: Jus Jazz featuring Dave Wallis, Eddie Taylor, Dan Coy, Shack Lewis, Rita Graham and Pete the bartender