Sound Menu March 01 2006

THURS/2

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ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & CHORUS The “Messa da Requiem” was Giuseppe Verdi’s only non-operatic large-scale composition. Robert Spano conducts this performance, which the ASO will subsequently perform again on tour under Spano’s baton at Carnegie Hall in New York City on March 11. $25-$55. 8 p.m. Symphony Hall. 404-733-5000. www.atlantasymphony.org. — Mark Gresham

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BEATS & EATS If you’re sick of chilling in spots full of folks popping to crappy music and chomping crappy food, then you may want to check out Beats & Eats. Conducted every Thursday by Atlanta’s own DJ Larmarrous, Beats & Eats offers up heaping servings of rare soul, jazz, hip-hop and off-the-wall music — as well as plates brimming with tasty soul vittles courtesy of the Harlem Bar. Free. 7:30 p.m. Harlem Bar. 404-588-0014. — Carlton Hargro

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CALIBRE Because of the influence of my lady friend, I watch a lot of “CSI.” So I know how much damage a large-caliber handgun can do. Thing is, a side arm’s got nothing on the U.K.’s Calibre, who brings with him rapid-fire, floor-shattering basslines and soul-stirring melodies. Calibre’s liquid funk, along with MC DRS, will leave Irish eyes a smilin’. Local support is provided by D:RC, Deco and Dinovo. Free (ladies), $10 (guys). 10 p.m. The Mark. 678-904-0050. www.themarkatlanta.com. — Tony Ware

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KEN WILL MORTON, BO BEDINGFIELD, DREW DEMAN Tonight, Athens-based Morton (backed by his band the Wholly Ghosts) celebrates the release of his second album, King of Coming Around, with special guest singer/songwriter Bedingfield, an engaging performer from Athens, and rootsy No River City frontman de Man. Morton’s Athens CD release show is tomorrow night at the Caledonia with Five-Eight and Jason Harwell. $5. 10 p.m. 10 High. 404-873-3607. www.tenhighclub.com. — Lee Valentine Smith

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THE REBIRTH One of the best trends to hit dance music in recent years is the rise of organic house music bands like Los Angeles septet the Rebirth. Similar to better-known bands Tortured Soul, Louie Vega’s Elements of Life and the Ananda Project, the Rebirth sways easily from sensuous soul to breathy mid-tempo house, emphasizing texture and technique over stomping beats and wailing vocals. In-the-know heads are hip to the group’s debut, This Journey In. It’s time for the rest of the world to listen. DJ Theo warms up the crowd. $15. 8 p.m. Vinyl. 404-885-1365. www.vinylatlanta.com. — Mosi Reeves

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FRI/3

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ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & CHORUS See Sound Menu listing for Thurs., March 2. $15-$55. 8 p.m. Symphony Hall. 404-733-5000. www.atlantasymphony.org. — MG

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FENCE KITCHEN, BRIAN PARKS Philadelphia-raised Tim Harbeson (aka Fence Kitchen) folds Asian and Western jazz, soul, improv and dance influences into an umbrella of multi-disciplinary solo performance. Harbeson’s shows incorporate everything from puppetry to ambient settings, strange lighting and music. Atlanta’s own Parks performs a 45-minute solo piece on the Virginal, an instrument that’s similar to a harpsichord, followed by a performance of Daniel Clay’s song “Forget.” $6. 9 p.m. Eyedrum. 404-522-0655. www.eyedrum.org. — Chad Radford

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JILL ROCK JONES While many vocalists claim to be influenced by folks like Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston, Atlanta native Jones draws inspiration from divergent personalities such as Carol Burnett and Grace Jones. A self-described drama queen, Jones’ sound successfully blends elements of soul, rock, funk and hip-hop — so you never exactly know what to expect from her live show. My advice? Show up with an open mind, kick back and groove. $15. 9 p.m. Apache Cafe. 404-876-5436. www.apachecafe.info. — CH

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PATTERSON HOOD, NATIONAL GRAIN Drive-By Truckers’ frontman has crafted a niche of his own with a more simple acoustic sound, but his words are no less subtle. His honesty will cut you to the bone. Atlanta’s National Grain is currently supporting its fine, rootsy, twang-filled CD, a must-have for all y’all wannabe rednecks out there. $10. 10 p.m. Andrew’s Upstairs. 404-467-1600. www.andrewsupstairs.com. — James Kelly

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ROBBIE RIVERA A producer, DJ and label manager, Rivera throws in everything from light tribal to vocal trance, filter disco to electro. Hazy and early a.m. melodic while funkin’ hard, Rivera’s prog mix has found its way onto many labels and won Rivera international remixer accolades. Opening is EDM aficionado Jory Johnson. $20. 10 p.m. Eleven50. 404-874-0428. www.eleven50.com. — TW

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STACEY EARLE & MARK STUART Sometimes marital bliss ain’t so blissful, but Earle (yeah, she is Steve’s little sister) and Stuart have a wonderful way of making their music (and marriage) a perfect blend. Her voice is a little quirky, but their harmonies are sugar sweet. $12. 8 p.m. Red Light Café. 404-874-7828. www.redlightcafe.com. — JK

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YOUNG ANTIQUES, GRUMPY, ATTICUS FLINCH The show is billed as “Three Trios on the Third Day of the Third Month” and the evening features a special reunion of the Young Antiques with prodigal drummer Mason Brazelle. Grumpy doesn’t play often due to the hectic schedule of founder Curt Wells (aka the hardest working soundman alive). Another local jem, Atticus Flinch, is back after an eight-year hiatus to scout out musical attacks that could kill a mockingbird (or even a rabid dog) at 50 paces. Here’s hoping the guys can recoup their investment in this short-lived reunion by pairing off with Nashville’s the Clutters to promote the DVD release of Capote. Call for ticket price. 9 p.m. Star Bar. 404-681-9018. www.starbar.net. — LVS

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SAT/4

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ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & CHORUS See Sound Menu listing for Thurs., March 2. $18-$58. 8 p.m. Symphony Hall. 404-733-5000. www.atlantasymphony.org. — MG

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NASHVILLE BLUEGRASS BAND, BERING STRAIT Who would have thought a bluegrass band from the former Soviet Union would ever amount to much more than a novelty act? Well, it’s not the best band in the biz, but does a decent job at “playing a bluegrass band.” Now, NBB is the real deal, one of the absolute finest ensembles you will ever hear. So be nice to our visitors, but give it up for the homies. $20-$30. 8 p.m. Ferst Center for the Arts. 404-894-9600. www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu. — JK

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PEELANDER-Z Japanese comic book punk-rock act Peelander-Z is actually based out of New York City. Though the group claims the world as its home, Peelander-Z exists in a far more remote region of the galaxy. The group’s members, Peelander-Yellow, Peelander-Blue and Peelander-Red take the stage dressed in color-coordinated costumes — or is it actually their true alien skin — to unleash a fury of kitschy and high-energy antics. Think Pokémon meets professional wrestling circa 1992. $8. 8:45 p.m. Drunken Unicorn. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net. — CR

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THE SHANGHAI GESTURE, WHAT THE ...?, THE LIZARDMEN Ray Dafrico (Nightporters, Kathleen Turner Overdrive, Kickstand) makes a grand new Gesture tonight with his newest project, featuring Hammond keyboardist John McMinn of Liverpool, England. Co-headliners What The ...? and the Lizardmen are Georgia-based, but the pub-rockin’ jangle bands are definitely hardcore Anglophiles. Gear fab, wot? Call for price. 9 p.m. Jake’s Toadhouse. 404-633-8090. www.jakestoadhouse.net. — LVS

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ESTONIAN PHILHARMONIC CHAMBER CHOIR Known worldwide for its performances of music by contemporary Baltic and Scandinavian composers, the extraordinary, versatile EPCC is lead by Paul Hillier in a concert of sacred music by Benjamin Britten, Francis Poulenc and Estonian composers Cyrillus Kreek and Arvo Part. $25. 8:15 p.m. Spivey Hall. 678-466-4200. www.spiveyhall.org. — MG

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SUN/5

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PAUL JACOBS Charismatic 28-year-old Jacobs, head of the organ program at Juilliard, plays a selection of favorites for the kist o’ whistles, from Bach’s joyous “Sinfonia from Cantata No. 29” to the grandeur of the opening “Allergo Vivace” from Widor’s “Organ Symphony No. 5,” along with works by Durufle, Reger and Vierne. $25. 3 p.m. Spivey Hall. 678-466-4200. www.spiveyhall.org. — MG

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TUES/7

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DUOATL The debut performance of DuoATL, flutist Nicole Randall and guitarist Brian Luckett, features 20th- and 21st-century music for flute and guitar by Sergio Assad, Hubert Bird, Radames Gnattali and Robert Xavier Rodriguez. Guest harpsichordist Calvert Johnson joins Luckett for the “Sonata for Guitar and Harpsichord” of Mexican composer Manuel Ponce. Free. 8 p.m. Schwartz Center. 404-727-5050. arts.emory.edu. — MG

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THURS/9

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SHERYL CROW The concert has been postponed. Hang on to your tickets for a make-up date. Fox Theatre. 404-249-6400. www.ticketmaster.com. — LVS

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THANK GOD, BLAME GAME, GOD’S AMERICA, MAHCIU Featuring former members of a-melodic crusties Antischism, Guyana Punch Line and Pink Flamingos, Thank God combines a lineage of power violence and modern hardcore to unleash a wave of aural destruction. Blame Game balances exactitude and chance rhythms to churn out a post-mathematical dirge. God’s America plays a clunky combination of uncomplicated precision noise and modern hardcore. Me and Him Call It Us opens. $5. 9 p.m. Lenny’s. 404-577-7721. www.lennysbar.com. — CR

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