Sound Menu October 10 2001 Thur
BREEZE KINGS — Anchored by bandleader Carlos Capote, BK define themselves by the blues they choose and the way they play it — authentic, pre-rock excavations, mostly from ’50s and ’60s icons and lesser-knowns, delivered with a rowdy vigor that’s true to the form. Guitarist Jim Ransone is back after missing more than five weeks with a broken hand. Northside Tavern (Powell)
BR549 — See Record Reviews, p. 107. Cotton Club (J. Kelly)
JEFF COFFIN — Nashville saxophonist Coffin has made a name for himself as a touring member of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. But the multi-instrumentalist has been active as a studio musician for more than a decade. Besides gigging with Dave Matthews, the Dixie Chicks and others, Coffin has found time to release a solo album, Commonality. Smith’s Olde Bar (Smith)
CROOKED JADES — Ranging from spirited porch stomps to reflective, duck-feeding melancholy, the music of San Francisco’s Crooked Jades captures the complex emotional make-up of the old-time songwriter. But while their bluegrass-based instrumental prowess runs thick with nuance and sophistication, their old-timey vocals fall a little short of that elusive authentic Appalachian nasal tenor. Red Light Cafe (Hutchinson)
PAUL VAN DYK — See Record Reviews, p. 103. In addition, Kolia drops deep funky house. DeKalb Atlanta Center (Ware)
MACEO PARKER — Tenor sax man Parker is F-A-W-N-K-Y in the deepest JB/Clinton/Isley tradition. That makes sense: He worked with Brown for the more than a decade, and later with Parliament/Funkadelic and Bootsy’s Rubber Band. But at 58, Parker is no dinosaur. He’s toured with Dave Matthews and Ani DiFranco, successfully bringing a contemporary blend of jazz, funk and R&B to young audiences. Roxy (Powell)
MONTGOMERY GENTRY — Hillbilly honky-tonkers from the Kentucky, Montgomery Gentry offer a worthy alternative to the Brooks & Dunn school of country duos. Cumming County Fair (Smith)
SLOW HORSE — Much like a steady roaring train, Slow Horse’s loud stoner rock explores more melodic regions than other acts in the genre. The New York band’s self titled debut is a road-trip album somewhere on the softer side of hell, but none-the-less darker. 9 Live Saloon (Hatcher)
TAMMY ALLEN & MPX, ELEPHANTS GERALD — Soulful singer Tammy Allen and her Metapop Experience make original music packed with positive messages. Elephants Gerald is a Texas big band packed with horns and voices, whose tunes echo the hits of Chicago, Tower of Power and Blood, Sweat & Tears. Eddie’s Attic (Nicoll)
ALLSTAR SPORTS BAR & GRILL: Karaoke
APACHE CAFE: J Small spins choice lounge, soul, classics
BACI THEATER CLUB: The Goldsteins
THE BAYOU ROOM: Shyanne
BLIND WILLIE’S: Francine Reed and The Shadows
BLUE RACCOON: Bill Sheffield’s Electric Open Jam
BRANDYHOUSE: Capt Solarcat, Soybase
BREAKERS: De’Azila, Ruby Red
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: Blue Collar All-Stars, Blackbird Abbey
CLUB GENO’S: Charles Lattimon
COTTON CLUB: BR549, Chris Knight
COWBOYS: Blake Shelton
DARK HORSE TAVERN: Ranting of Eva, Roam, Dynagroove
DARWIN’S: Lola
DEKALB ARTS CENTER: Paul van Dyk
THE EARL: Drill Team, Captured by Robots, The Rock Coaches
EARTHLINK LIVE: Billy Bob Thorton Private Radio with Unknown Henson
ECLIPSE DI LUNA: Trio Latino Band
EDDIE’S ATTIC: Tammy Allen & MPX, Elephant’s Gerald, Josh Lamkin
FAT MATT’S RIB SHACK: Chickenshack
40 WATT CLUB-ATHENS: Circulatory System, Jack Logan & Friends, David Barbe, Squalls, Art Rosenbaum
FRONT PAGE NEWS: Kevin Lewis
FUZZY’S: Work in Progress
GARRISIONS BAR & GRILL: Frank Valdez and James Sharp
GOLDFINGER: SPY
THE GRAPE AT VININGS: Home Planet
JAKE’S ROADHOUSE: Deep Blue Sun with Revival
KAYA: Synergy with DJs Calib and Kai Alce, Aerial, DJs Iz and Diz
LAST GREAT H20 HOLE: THC, Open Mic
LENNY’S PUB: Al Brock
LIBBY: Christine Andreas
THE LIVING ROOM: Latin Night
LUBY’S: 13 Stories
MASQUERADE: RS3, Big Radio Lovers, Jodokast, Imagine Me Weightless
METROPOLITAN PIZZA: Fursday Nite Lounge
MUTANA HEALTH CAFE: Soul Vibrations
9 LIVES SALOON: Slow Horse, Calamus, Leechmilk, Soul Preacher
NORTHSIDE TAVERN: The Breeze Kings
PECKERHEAD BRWEWERY: Rock & Roll Karaoke
THE POETRY PLANET: Thursday Night Vibe Sessions
POOR RICHARDS’ PUB: Jazz Night featuring The Ackworth Trombone Guild
POPPER’S: Open Jam with Steve Hawkins
RAY’S ON THE RIVER: Waveform with Doc Samuels, Larry Jackson, Tom Woodruff
RED LIGHT CAFE: Crooked Jades
ROXY: Maceo Parker
SAMBUCA JAZZ CAFE: Pharris Scott
SMITH’S OLDE BAR: Jeff Coffin, Patrick Smith
SOMBER REPTILE: Outrealm Records
STAR BAR-L5P: JJ-180 presents the Sonic Lounge featuring JJ-180, DJ Quasi, DJ Swivel
STUDIO 72: DJ Special T & Shakim
CLUB TEN27: DJ Mars, DJ Sense, DJ Drama
VIOLETTE RESTAURANT: Jus Jazz featuring Dave Wallis, Eddie Taylor, Dan Coy, Shack Lewis, Rita Graham and Pete the bartender
WHISKER’S TAVERN-DUNWOODY: Motor City Josh
YA YA’S CAJUN CUISINE: Johnny Knox and Rockabilly Mania