Sound Menu September 26 2001 Thur
RICHARD BUCKNER, ANDERS PARKER (OF VARNALINE) — See Richard Buckner article, p. 89. Although the solo setting robs Parker’s songs of some of their shambling power, his low-key approach and wispy, dark, unkempt voice — somewhat similar to Neil Young and Jay Farrar — might add even more expressive weight to the songs he fills with confused, alienated people caught in an emotional cul-de-sac. The Earl (Horowitz)
DAVID VIA & CORN TORNADO — While in town to play this weekend’s Harvest Festival, Via and his backing trio bring their Blue Ridge bluegrass boogie to Midtown. Red Light Cafe (Sarig)
SNOOP DOGG — The Doggfather is still workin’ for a living, on the road peddling his wares — his new clothing line, his new movie Bones and his new record Duces N Trays with Tha Eastsidaz. Then again maybe staying on the road isn’t such a bad idea — after all, Suge Knight’s a free man these days. HiFi Buys Amphitheatre (Whitaker)
CHRIS WHITLEY, RECKLESS KELLY — As much as it might pain those who still cling to the tasteful atmospherics and restrained arrangements that made his self-titled 1991 debut such a critical coup, Chris Whitley is a better man for abandoning that restrictive formula. Since then, he has veered maddeningly from abrasive noise rock to dirty blues to a curiously inspired trip-hop/blues hybrid on his latest, Rocket House. Austin roots-rock warriors Reckless Kelly missed their window of major-label opportunity a few years ago, but keepin’ on despite the obstacles has a charm all its own. Smith’s Olde Bar (Rowland)
LEE ANN WOMACK — The lady can sing her ass off, and when she sticks to the real country stuff, she nails it. Unfortunately, her record company has tried to turn her into a Shania clone, with pumped-up remixes and flashy videos. You can bet there will be enough flash on stage to keep your attention. North Georgia State Fair/Marietta (J. Kelly)
APACHE CAFE: The Free Spirits with members of the Chronicle
BACI THEATRE CLUB: The Goldstein Sisters Variety Show
BILLY’S: Brian and Chip Acoustic
BLIND WILLIE’S: Beverly “Guitar” Watkins
BLUE RACCOON: Bill Sheffield’s Electric Jam
BRANDYHOUSE: Strangefolk
BREAKERS: Inebraholicx, Earthmover, Keith Wolfson
BRIDGES: Vocalist Paula Harris with Doug Jervey on keys
BUCKHEAD SALOON: Dean Dollar Band
BUFFALO’S-SHANNON MALL:Al Brock
CAFE 290: The Mike Kelly Quartet
CAJUN KITCHEN: Rose Hill
THE CHAMBER: Club Fetish
CHURCHILL GROUNDS JAZZ CAFE: Jerry Fields, Vecino del Mundo
CJ’S LANDING: SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND
CLUB GENO’S: Charles Lattimon
COWBOYS: Talent Night, College Night
DARK HORSE TAVERN: Dr. Gonzo, Radio Theory, Sanctified
DARWIN’S: Liz Melendez
DIXIE TAVERN: YG Acoustic
DOC HOLLIDAY’S: Lou from Lou’s Blues Review
THE EARL: Richard Buckner, Anders Parker
ECLIPSE DI LUNA: Trio Latino Band
EDDIE’S ATTIC: Jeffery Thompson, Daniel Lee
FAT MATT’S RIB SHACK: Chickenshack
40 WATT CLUB-ATHENS: Dictatortots
FRONT PAGE NEWS: Kevin Lewis
FUZZY’S: Work In Progress
GARRISON’S BAR AND GRILL: Frank Valdez and James Sharp
GEORGIA THEATRE-ATHENS: Acoustic Syndicate with Railroad Earth
GOLDFINGER: SPY
THE GRAPE AT VININGS: Andrew Leanza
HARD ROCK CAFE: YG, Soundtrack Mind
HI FI BUYS AMPHITHEATRE: Snoop Dogg, Tha LiksKAYA: Island Getaway
LAST GREAT H20 HOLE: THC, Open Mic
LENNY’S PUB: Ladies’ Night with Al Brock
THE LIVING ROOM: Latin Night
LOCA LUNA: Rhythmic Fusion with Andre Rievers and guests Drew Dudley and Juan Bonini.
MASQUERADE: Red Cross Benefit Jam
METROPOLITAN PIZZA: Fursday Nite Lounge, Karaoke
MJQ CONCOURSE: Brit Pop, Daniel Gresham
MUSIC FARM: Project Logic featuring DJ Logic with Gnappy
9 LIVES SALOON: RS3, Silence, Imagine Me Weightless, Cocksure
NORTHSIDE TAVERN: The Breeze Kings
OXFORD COLLEGE: New Trinity Baroque Ensemble
POOR RICHARDS’ PUB: Jazz Night with Surface Tension
POPPER’S: Open Jam with Steve Hawkins
RAY’S ON THE RIVER: Waveform with Doc Samuels, Larry Jackson, Tom Woodruff
RED LIGHT CAFE: David Via and Corn Tornado
SAMBUCA JAZZ CAFE: Pharris Scott
SMITH’S OLDE BAR: Syrup, Edgewood, Jet, Chris Whitley
SOMBER REPTILE: Tuesday Blvd, Handicapped Kids, Forced Down, EOS
STUDIO 72: DJ Special T & Shakim
THE TABERNACLE: El Caballero de la Salsa
TEN27: The Good Life with DJ Mars, DJ Sense, DJ Drama
THE VAULT: The High Note featuring The Gary Motley Trio
VIOLETTE RESTAURANT: Jus Jazz featuring Dave Wallis, Eddie Taylor, Dan Coy, Shack Lewis, Rita Graham and Pete the bartender
YA-YA’S CAJUN CUISINE: Johnny Knox & the Rockabilly Mania