Sound Menu October 10 2001 Wed
BONAVENTURE QUARTET — This local old-time jazz ensemble recreates the hot jazz sounds of the Hot Club with the cool vocals of Amy Pike, who often sits in with the group at their weekly gig. Eclipse di Luna (Sarig)
PAUL GEREMIA — The singer/guitarist is an alumnus of the early-’60s folk “rediscovery” boom, with firsthand exposure to Skip James, John Hurt and the like. He’s also the preeminent interpreter of Blind Willie McTell. Listening to his 12-string work on “Broke Down Engine” or the remarkable “Dyin’ Crapshooter’s Blues” should be enough to sway you. And true to his coffeehouse roots, you should get a taste of his political POV as well. Blind Willie’s (Powell)
THE GUESS WHO, JOE COCKER — After Sept. 11, the nasty sentiments of the “American Woman” may be difficult to stomach. Otherwise, the reunion of original Guess Who founding members Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman ought to be a sufficiently professional, hits-filled affair. Raspy-voiced opener Cocker can still be a commanding performer if he lays low on the faux-Michael Bolton crap and sticks to soulful, swampy “Delta Lady”-styled rock ‘n’ roll. Fox Theatre (Horowitz)
OTTMAR LIEBERT — Best known for the New Agey flamenco stylings he applies to fare as diverse as “Little Wing,” “Paint It Black” and even Zepp’s “Kashmir,” this classically trained guitarist adds synths and subtle electronics to expand his sonic playing field. EarthLink Live (Horowitz)
METALLENIUM TOUR — Down to a manageable four bands — God Forbid, Six Feet Under, Lamb of God and Darkest Hour — now that the Euro headliners have wimped out, this tour should still serve anyone looking for a little catharsis. Certainly the apocalyptic theme rings chillingly true now. Masquerade (Foy)
JIMMY SMITH — The best-known Hammond B3 player alive is a legend who refuses to rest on his laurels. Jazz, gospel, R&B, blues and funk make up the molten mix as the 76-year-old Smith steamrolls over the keys and bass pedals, proving that class, talent and intensity make for a combustible combination regardless of age. Variety Playhouse (Horowitz)
SUMMER SKOOL — See Earshot, p. 93. Riviera (Ware)
SHANNON WRIGHT, THE CLOSE — While singer/songwriter Shannon Wright’s albums have become more approachable, there’s no reason to believe her live show will be any less confrontational. Consider it affordable primal scream therapy. Also on the bill: The Close, another group of firebrands, playing scorching angular post-punk. The Earl (Ware)
THE APACHE CAFE: Al Smith & Friends
THE BAYOU ROOM: Blues Wednesdays with Motorcity Josh
BILLY’S: Partay with Martay
BLIND WILLIE’S: Paul Geremia
BLUE RACCOON: Acoustic Open Mic hosted by Andrew Black
BRANDYHOUSE: Z93/Brandyhouse Benefit
BRIDGES: Piano with Bruce
BUFFALO’S: Name That Tune
CAJUN KITCHEN: Occam’s Razor
CALLANWOLDE: Poetry Reading
CHURCHILL GROUNDS JAZZ CAFE: Pursuance with Lee Hogan & Dan Furman
CJ’S LANDING: Sound Track Mind
CLUB GENO’S: The Brethern
COWBOYS: Darrin Robbins, Kickback
CUMMING FAIRGROUNDS: Diamond Rio
DARK HORSE TAVERN: Patrick Blanchard & the Big Mighty, Jane Ivy
DARWIN’S: Open Blues Jam hosted by the Hybrids
THE EARL: Shannon Wright, The Close
EARTHLINK LIVE: Ottmar Liebert
ECLIPSE DI LUNA: Bonaventure Quartet
EDDIE’S ATTIC: Amanda Quarles, Kyler, Kevin Jackson
EMORY PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO: Emory Wind Ensemble
FAT MATT’S RIB SHACK: The Electromatics
40 WATT CLUB-ATHENS: DJ Sucks, Spaceshot, pH Balance, Alastor
FOX THEATRE: The Guess Who, Joe Cocker
FUZZY’S: Commotions
THE GRAPE AT VININGS: New South Jazz
HARD ROCK CAFE: Rock and Soul competition
KARMA: Cream
KAYA: Komplex with DJ Rasta Root
LUBY’S: Stuart Sullivan
MASQUERADE: Metallenium Tour
METROPOLITAN PIZZA: Metropolitan Wednesdays
9 LIVES SALOON: Bitch, Doubledrive, Exit 8
NOMENCLATURE MUSEUM: Reunion - featuring dark wave, ether pop and trance
NORTHSIDE TAVERN: Daniel “Mudcat” Dudeck
PHUNKY PHISH TAVERN: Last Band Standing
POETRY PLANET: Bare Soul Wednesdays
POPPER’S: Karaoke
RAY’S ON THE RIVER: Waveform with Doc Samuels, Larry Jackson, Tom Woodruff
RED LIGHT CAFE: Open Mic
RIVERIA: Summer Skool competition
SAMBUCA JAZZ CAFE: Melanie Massell
SMITH’S OLDE BAR: Yonder Mountain String Band
SOMBER REPTILE: Silence
STAR BAR-L5P: Flathead Mike and the Mercurys, The Holy Smokes
SWEET DEVIL MOON: Mauricio Manuza
SWEET WATER BAR & GRILL
VARIETY PLAYHOUSE: Jimmy Smith
VIOLETTE RESTAURANT: Jus Jazz featuring Dave Wallis, Eddie Taylor, Dan Coy, Shack Lewis, Rita Graham
WHISKERS TAVERN: The Surpriz Blues & Soul Band
YA YA’S CAJUN CUISINE: Blues Invitational with The Luxury Kings