Sound Menu July 04 2001 Fri
ANDUZE, 11 RED APPLES — The Apples may not be strawberries, but they can still jam. They take a pop spin on funk-rock, blending the sound of their sax and keyboard-based harmonies with reggae and alternative influences. Anduze, whose debut One Week’s Emotion was a hot hit last year, shares the bill with his heartfelt R&B. Brian McKnight and Boyz II Men come to mind when describing his vocal virtuosity. PlanetJam Cotton Club (Bethea)
BILLY PILGRIM — See Earshot, p. 75. Eddie’s Attic (Smith)
CHIEFTAINS — If you’re thinking, “Weren’t they just here for St. Patrick’s Day?” it could be because, well, they were just here in March. They put Irish traditional music (virtuoso instrumental variety) on the map worldwide 25 years ago, and their latest CD, Water From the Well (RCA Victor/BMG) continues the tradition with renewed energy. Chastain Amphitheatre (Falstaff)
MARK EITZEL — On his best nights, former American Music Club sad-sack Mark Eitzel can reach into the depths of your alcohol-soaked soul and poke at nerves you thought you’d hidden better. His latest album, The Invisible Man, casts his lovelorn laments in a slightly more atmospheric (and electronically enhanced) light, made possible by his acquisition of ProTools software for his PC and made necessary by a frighteningly low recording budget. The effect is still pretty much the same. Variety Playhouse (Peisner)
FAMILY TREE TOUR — After serving as the opening act on A Tribe Called Quest’s farewell tour, Detroit’s Slum Village is now riding high, headlining over former Tribe member Phife and long-time Tribe sideman Jarobi. Also, note that Slum Village’s Jay Dee is a member of The Ummah, the hip-hop production crew that has concocted hits for everyone from Tribe to D’Angelo to Björk. Along for the ride is West Coast hip-hop vocalist Mystic (see Record Reviews, p. 76), DJ Rasta Root, Dwele and Phat Kat. EarthLink Live (Whitaker)
FOR STARS — See Record Reviews, p. 76. Echo Lounge (Ware)
G. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE — See Record Reviews, p. 76. Centennial Park (Horowitz)
KALEIDOSCOPE SHOWCASE — Minamina Goodsong headline this party for their extended crew (see article, p. 71). Also on the bill is My Cousin Troy, Justin Hale and pH Balance. International Artist’s Guild (Hutchinson)
PA’S & DJ’S — The Marietta Street venue is ground zero for a gritty night of tech-step drum ‘n’ bass, battle routines and dark electro breaks. T. Mouse goes up against Structure cutting funk tracks, Animal Filter performs a live set, Mike B. and Mike E. trade off scratch techniques and Spindex performs industrial/EBM original productions, plus more. Somber Reptile (Ware)
SHAMGOD — Local indie-rock quartet Shamgod features a Fulbright scholar, a chef and a former monk, all of whom somehow seem to inform the band’s somewhat awkward, though smart and endearingly gawky take on melodic alt-rock. Lead singer Mary Byrne’s voice and words are particularly noteworthy. Lenny’s (Sarig)
TOM COLLINS, PLASTIC PLAN, DRILL TEAM — Performing on the first of a two-night anniversary celebration, headliners the Tom Collins are a swirling phantasmagoria of Led Zep power crunch and snarling post-punk vocals. Their earsplitting attack is well matched by both opening acts, the equally unhinged Plastic Plan (rumored to be playing one of their last shows) and the DeWalt-on-overdrive sound of Drill Team. The Earl (Nicoll)
BOUBACAR TRAORE (Boo-bah-kar Trah-or-ay) — African blues singer and guitarist from Mali returns to Atlanta with songs of hope and despair, which he’s been exploring for more than 30 years while utilizing the gentle cadences of the Bambara and Wassoulou traditions. Red Light Café (Falstaff)
ELAINE TOWNSEND — With a voice reminiscent of Carly Simon, Townsend’s live acoustic album, Redemption, showcases her amazing alto voice and fond love of the downhome Delta blues, complete with a banjo backup. While her raw sound is especially unusual in a music society with little support for original singer/songwriters, Townsend clearly has established herself as a performer with staying power. Enochs Coffee House/426 Deering Road (Mossman)
AHOP: Mobonix, Sister Whirlwind, Womackk, Prophetix, Jah Warriors, Suns of Light
ANDALUZ: Duo Latino
ATLANTA BREWING COMPANY: Blueground Undergrass
BARNES & NOBLE-NORTHPOINT: KnightSong
B-52’s: Falling Up, Meloncholy’s Child, The Grove
BILLY’S: Dirt
BLIND WILLIE’S: Houserocker Johnson and The Shadows
BLUE RACCOON: Al Jano and The Blue’s Mafia
BRANDYHOUSE: LOA, Uncommon Illusion
BRIDGES: Jazz with the Sharp Four
BUFFALO’S-PLEASANT HILL: Karaoke
CENTENNIAL PARK: Tonic, G Love & Special Sauce, Lotustarr
THE CHAMBER: Alabaster - progressive hits
CHIP’S-WINDER: Shirley King
CJ’S LANDING: Sexxxy Cirkus, 9 From 10
C.K.’S GRILLED PIZZA: CK’s Jazz Combo
COMEAUX’S: Blue in the House
CLUB RARITY: DJ Das Wright
CLUB VENUS: DJ Gary B.
COWBOYS: Terri Clark
DARK HORSE TAVERN: The Accusations, 4 Souls, Burden Fly
DARWIN’S: Blind Slim
DOC’S: nothing simple
THE EARL: 2nd anniversary party with Tom Collins, Plastic Plan, Drill Team
EARTHLINK LIVE: Family Tree Tour with Slum Village, Phife & Jarobi, DJ Rastaroot, Fat Cat, Mystique, Schools of Thought
ECLIPSE DI LUNA: Kim Rushing Band Jazz Quartet
EDDIE’S ATTIC: Billy Pilgrim’s CD release party
1848 CAFE: Jazz trio, live music
ENOCHS: Elaine Townsend
FAT MATT’S RIB SHACK: Ralph Ellis and The Thunderbolts
FOX THEATER: Mystikal
FRONT PAGE NEWS: Kevin Lewis, Jerry Sumrell, Brent Jones
FUNNY FARM: Ed Mitchell, Jim Evans
FUZZY’S: Electromatics
THE GRAPE AT VININGS: Chilemni & Elliot
HARVEST CAFE: Comedy night with Lynn Rickert
HEMINGWAY’S: Ally Katz
IAG WAREHOUSE: Kaleidoscope Party
JAKE’S ROADHOUSE: The Breeze Kings
CLUB KAYA: Northern Exposure with V-103’s Frank Ski, DJ Kemit, Buddy and J-Nice playing house and hip-hop plus soul/funk
KILLER CREEK: Showtyme Jazz Duo
LAST GREAT WATERING HOLE Bullee
Lenny’S: ShamgodLUBY’S: Halflin
MARY’S: Music videos with DJ Jigsaw
MASQUERADE: OzzFest preparty with Nothingface, Vision of Disorder, Dog Fashion Disco
MCCOLGAN’S IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE: Buddy O’Reilly Band
MONTANA’S: The Bretheren
MURPHY’S LAW: Blue Collar All-Stars
9 LIVES SALOON: Cyberia Industrial, Dixie Witch, Suplex, Leechmilk
NOMENCLATURE MUSEUM: Aerial
NORTHSIDE TAVERN: Lachez Les
PIPER’S PUB: Livin Large
PLANETJAM COTTON CLUB: Southern Friends Band, 11 Red Apples, Anduze
POOR RICHARDS’ PUB: Mudsharks
POPPER’S: Blues Barons
QUEEN OF SHEEBA: Live jazz
RAY’S ON THE RIVER: Tony Winston Jazz Trio
RED LIGHT CAFE: Boubacar Traore
SCROOGE’S: Crossover
SMITH’S OLDE BAR: Cool for August, Another Man Down, Sparkledrive
SPIKE’S BRICK OVEN PIZZERIA: Traci Wynn Trio
SPORTSTIME: Live music with Three Man Band
STAR BAR-L5P: Kenny Howes and The Yeah!, The Thompson Brothers
SWEET DEVIL MOON: Mauricio Amaya
TASTY WORLD-ATHENS: Very Nice, The Athens Uninsured Circus of the Bars, Megaphone Man, Miss Pussycat and Mr. Quintron
TEN27: DJ Drama and J-Sun
THREE DOLLAR CAFE: Ian Schumacher
THE VAULT: Retro Wave with DJ Caz10
WHISKER’S TAVERN-DUNWOODY: Storm Warning
WILD WING CAFE: Flux Capacitor
YA-YA’S CAJUN CUISINE: League of Decency