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Checking back in with Creepy, this packed-to-the-walls Athfest set finds a couple new tunes added to their set since I last posted about them. Track 1 – Big Burgers
David Barbe’s Quick Hooks still haven’t released their long-awaited album, but it’s apparently finished. This Athfest set contains exclusively songs from that new record. I forgot to mention when I posted the Patterson/Screwtopians show Monday that Barbe sings “Manna From Above”, an unreleased Buzz Hungry song. Track 1 – Where The Miracles Are Gone [Looks like it's approximately Southern Shelter's 3rd anniversary, so I'll try to post five shows this week instead of my usual two]
The Wydelles are calling it a day, as guitarist Philip McArdle is leaving Athens. He’s a good one; good luck Philip. This final show features the debut of two new songs. Track 1 – Alone
Bloodkin nabbed the Flagpole award for Best Album and tore up the Athfest Main Stage in the same weekend. I’ve been seeing Bloodkin and evangelizing about ‘em for about 15 years, and couldn’t be more pleased that they’re finally getting wider notice. Track 1 – Wait Forever
Patterson Hood’s Murdering Oscar (and other love songs) was finally released this week. The Screwtopians finish out their first tour with a headlining slot on the Athfest main stage. Track 1 – I Understand Now If you live in Athens you should be well aware, but those of you in the surrounding areas should make your way to Athfest this weekend. There’s three days or FREE music on the outdoor stages, followed by a “club crawl” featuring dozens of Athens acts in all the venues (all accessible with a wristband; the best value of the year for Athens music). I’ll be replenishing the Southern Shelter vaults with as many shows as I can attend before exhaustion. Monday will probably be an off-day as I recover, but will be back full-strength by mid-week.
John Fernandes (Circulatory System, Olivia Tremor Control, many more) appears solo, playing violin and clarinets over home-recorded tapes.
This Barbara Cue set stands out as a favorite of many nights rocking (and recording) at the Georgia Theatre. The Bloodkin guys open and close the set, David Blackmon plays some fiddle, and the late Widespread Panic guitarist Michael Houser makes his final Athens appearance (that’s Mikey singing Tracks 15 & 16). Track 1 – This’ll Get Us To Birmingham Sadly, Athens’ historic Georgia Theatre was engulfed in a major fire this morning. No injuries have been reported, but early reports indicate a likely total loss. Check Flagpole for ongoing coverage. My heart goes out to the Theatre staff and owner Wilmot Greene, who has steadily made improvements to the venue over the last several years.
Jeff T. writes about The Jack Burton far better than I can, so I’ll just post this show and tell you that they’re playing THREE separate shows on Monday (6/22). Check their site for the particulars. Track 1 – For Pete Saichs |
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