Sound Menu June 27 2001 Sun

BUCKCHERRY, SINOMATIC, ECONOLINE CRUSH — See article. Newcomers Sinomatic have that kind of huge, heavy, major-label pop sound that is readymade for the arena. As with the straightforward rock bands of yore, upfront guitar and vocals jockey for position in crafting a pure, if somewhat familiar, energized rock experience. Canada’s Econoline Crush performs a more clinical, even coerced style of contemporary rock, incorporating the now less-than-unconventional flavors of electronic programming and turntable scratching. PlanetJam Cotton Club (Hutchinson)

LIZ MELENDEZ — See listing for June 27. Pepper’s/Riverdale (Sarig)

SPEARHEAD FEATURING MICHAEL FRANTI — See Record Reviews. Smith’s Olde Bar (Kelly)

ANDALUZ: Sultry Sundays with DJ Richard Jones

BAYOU ROOM: Jazz jam with Andrew Black & the Bayou Room Players

B-52’s: Karaoke with Centerstage and KJ Robbie

BRANDYHOUSE: The Dunhams

BUFFALO’S-PLEASANT HILL: Open-mic night

CHIP’S-WINDER: Roy Carrier & the Night Rockers

DAILEY’S DOWNSTAIRS: Karaoke with Dana Daniels

THE EARL: Dunch with Greg Conners & the Curb

ECLIPSE DI LUNA: Various pianists

EDDIE’S ATTIC: Andy Dorfman, Len Rosen

FAT MATT’S RIB SHACK: Little Joeys Jumpin’ Jive

FRONT PAGE NEWS: Jazz brunch with Chris Chandler Connection

FUZZY’S: Electromatics

HIFI BUYS AMPHITHEATRE: Allman Brothers, Phil Lesh

JAKE’S ROADHOUSE: Vicki V Elcoustic Jam

LUBY’S: Jazz

MURPHY’S LAW: Seminole Jackson & Dixie Blues

NORTHSIDE TAVERN: Stephen Talkovich & friends

PEPPER’S-RIVERDALE: Liz Melendez

PLANETJAM COTTON CLUB: Buckcherry, Econoline Crush, Sinomatic

POOR RICHARDS’ PUB: Open mic with Sam Makler

RED LIGHT CAFE: SisterGirls benefit

SMITH’S OLDE BAR: Spearhead with Michael Franti

SWEET MELISSA’S-DECATUR: Brunch with Jayne’s Jazz Biscuits

SYLVIA’S: Showtyme Jazz Duo

THREE DOLLAR CAFE-SANDY SPRINGS: Ian Schumacher