A is playing at B on C

originally published October 25, 2006

Deadline to be listed in the next issue: Monday by 11 a.m. Contact the music department: (706) 549-9523, ext. 203; fax to (706) 548-8981; email at abc@flagpole.com; send post to P.O. Box 1027, Athens, GA 30603.

Wednesday, Oct. 25

BARN BURNING

(Flicker) Check out tonight's show to catch a preview of this Rhode Island band's upcoming album Werner Ghost Truck, out early next year. The band plays strongly lyrical alt-country that ranges from lonesome acoustic stuff to full washes of rock. 8:30 p.m.

BO FREEZE'S BLACKOUT

(Caledonia) Bassist and hard-rockin’ heavy-metal revivalist Bo Freeze leads his band through well-timed rock.

BOBBY COOL

(The Library) No information available.

BRIAN CONNELL

(Eastwood Pub) Brian Connell and his band The Dickens - Cheslie Lowe on banjo, Jon Evans on guitar, Rich Mullinax on bass, Hal Misseri on mandolin, Leah Calvert on fiddle - perform intriguing alt-country originals, but tonight's a solo show. Every Wednesday.

HENSLEE & KENSLEE

(Farm 255) Local musicians Heidi Hensley and Ken Henslee bring their children’s music project to Farm 255, playing overwhelmingly, infectiously fun pop songs - which recall anything from rock to ragtime to ska to Bavarian oompah - off the album Wiggly Biggly Toes. The outdoor show, which benefits breast cancer awareness groups, starts at 6:30 p.m. and is free, although donations are accepted. Hensley also performs a solo acoustic set of her own songs after the Henslee & Kenslee set.

HEIDI HENSLEY & HOLLY BELLE

(Farm 255) Local songwriters Heidi Hensley and Holly Belle perform in this organic new duo described as "quirky, sweet and sultry… church without the religion. This show will highlight the lighter writing side of Heidi Hensley and the darker side of Holly Belle." 9 p.m., free.

“KARAOKE”

(Foxz) Every Wednesday.

“KARAOKE”

(Mell’s) Every Wednesday.

“KARAOKE”

(Stan’s Bar & Grill) Every Wednesday.

MIKEY DWYER & THE STARTER KITS

(Caledonia) Now with the backing of drummer Ben Keller (Timber) and bassist Jamie Coulter (The Help), Mikey Dwyer (Lona, Scalded Dogs, Sateen Duraluxe) plays brash and handy rock and roll, and has a new recording project Backsliding Baby in the works.

NAUTILUS

(Tasty World) The band features James Feeney on drums, Andrew Haynes on bass, and Chris Keesecker on keyboards/synth. They play covers and original songs inspired by hip hop, jazz and electronic music.

"OPEN MIC NIGHT"

(Stan’s Bar & Grill) Every Wednesday, 8 p.m.

PERKINS & PROUTY

(Wild Wing Café) Acoustic covers and originals from Augusta musicians Jim Perkins and Jason Prouty.

PRIME TIME JAZZ

(Porterhouse) Drummer Tony McCutchen, bassist Chris Enghauser and pianist Jim McKillip perform jazz standards for the dinner-and-a-drink set every Wednesday.

THE SUEX EFFECT

(Tasty World) The band describes itself as an “original utility-rock power trio blending psychedelic sounds from funk, rock, blues, and reggae.”

SUN DOMINGO

(The Library) With its new album Go To Bed Grinning, Atlanta alternative rock band Sun Domingo combines rich, three-part harmonies and melodic, curious guitar arrangements.

TWIN POWERS

(Go Bar) Danceable New Wave and Britpop tunes. 10 p.m., every Wednesday.

"UNCORKED & UNPLUGGED"

(Melting Point) Every week local singer-songwriter Ken Will Morton opens and hosts this new series, which aims to focus on artists proficient in the craft of songwriting. This week: former Athens musician John Pringle and Chris Trapper, the lead singer of the band The Push Stars. Every Wednesday, 9 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 26

KEITH JOHN ADAMS

(40 Watt) Pip is the newest album from Keith John Adams, the British pop singer and enthusiastic performer who has a way with catchy songs, recalling Elvis Costello and The Go-Betweens. Tonight, Adams will be delivering a "guerilla performance" between sets, playing in the audience and running around like a maniac, as per the usual.

ASTROPUSSPUSS

(Roadhouse) Playing classic Motown, R&B and soul covers, AstroPussPuss is a collection of local folks who play in bands like the Cooler Heads, Countdown to Ecstasy and the Dictatortots. Tonight's show celebrates the anniversary of the Roadhouse.

BEAUTY PILL

(Caledonia) Word is that Beauty Pill, whose members have been involved on some level with acts like Dismemberment Plan, Fugazi and Burning Airlines, are working on a new album and recruiting new players. When Flagpole contacted the eclectic post-punk DC group to set up an interview, the band told us that this show wasn't happening any more due to a mixup with their booking agent. But our friends at the Caledonia Lounge say that as far as they know, the show's still on. So if you show up and Beauty Pill's playing, cool. If not, well, don't say we didn't warn you.

BELLYACHE

(Tasty World) Austin Darnell and his brother Caleb play country and blues originals with harmony vocals, backed by acoustic guitar, upright bass and singing saw. The Athens duo’s new EP is called Porkchops & Milkshakes.

THE BROS. MARLER

(Tasty World) Twin guitar siblings Daniel and Drew Marler perform new compositions and rock, R&B and blues standards as an acoustic duo, although tonight they're bringing in guests John Wayne (guitar) and Dave Brockway (drums) for the full-band. Debut full-length expected next month. “We have been slowly but gleefully laboring over [it] with the help of Chris Bishop from Radium Recording,” says Daniel. “Expect harmonies, harmonica and acoustic songs with a variety of different song themes and styles.”

COLOSTOMY BAG

(Transmetropolitan) Tonight's the last show for this thrash local band (with a djembe), whose release this spring, A Vercundus Propositio, was, according to one reviewer, "as accurate a representation of Colostomy Bag’s incendiary 10-minute set as one could hope to capture on disc. The vocals are a good deal more polished, and therefore more intelligible, than you’re likely to hear in their basement, where the band plays often."

DRUID CITY HOSPITAL

(40 Watt) Druid City plays "original compositions blending consumer-grade electronic keyboards, guitar and saxophone. Folky and electronicky." Featuring Julien DeRocher (guitar, banjo), Larry Tucker (sax) and Aaron Wegelin (drums).

"HAPPY HOUR SONG SWAP"

(Caledonia) Organized by Ty Manning of the local country act Bearfoot Hookers, this series will feature a rotating cast of local songwriters trading off songs. Manning says he's aiming for "just solo acoustic performances with simple stories with every song." Tonight: Fester Hagood, Donald Spurlin, Charlie Garrett and William Tonks. Take note of the day job-friendly hours from 6 to 9 p.m.

JUDAH JOHNSON

(Caledonia) Be Where I Be is the new album from Judah Johnson, the Midwestern rock four-piece of Noah Harris, Daniel Johnson, Charlie Koltak and Rodrigo Palma. See a review on p. 38.

“KARAOKE”

(Eastwood Pub) Every Thursday.

“KARAOKE”

(Stan’s Bar & Grill) Every Thursday.

KENOSHA KID

(Mercury Lounge) Jazz music that the German press called "mal ironisch-distanziert, mal verstärkend und mitreißend" ("Sometimes ironically aloof, sometimes intense and rousing"). The trio continues to lay out its own brand of neo-free-jazz-with-composed-sections… which translates to "jazz for guys in cut-off jeans." Featuring Dan Nettles on guitar, Neal Fountain on bass, and Jeff Reilly on drums. 8–11 p.m.

KILROY

(Tasty World) Vocalist-guitarist Mike Perkins, vocalist-guitarist Keven Gilbert, bassist Shannon Rupp and drummer Brent Grimes started out drawing influences from countryish folk-rock groups like The Band and early Wilco, but have recently delved into louder garagey sounds on the new album The Violent Jolt of the Capitol.

THE LATE B.P. HELIUM

(40 Watt) Skillful indie rock, funky Southern rock, blissed-out beach music, hair metal and everything in between. Amok is the wide-ranging first full album from frontman Bryan Poole (Elf Power, Of Montreal, Casper & the Cookies), who brings his act to the local clubs more infrequently these days. He and his backing band are heading up to New York soon for a few performances.

LATTERMAN

(Transmetropolitan) Pop punk, touching on more non-traditional atmospherics on its recordings. The band hails from New York, and has a new album called We Are Still Alive out on Deep Elm Records.

MICHAEL BELLAR & THE AS-IS ENSEMBLE

(Melting Point) Composer/keyboardist Michael Bellar heads up his AS-IS Ensemble; this improvisationally eclectic and risky alt-jazz group has been the house band at the Blue Note jazz club in New York City. As a sideman, Michael has toured or recorded with Art Garfunkel, Howie Day, Wheatus and Jump, Little Children, among others.

THE MIGHTY McFLY

(Wild Wing Café) Covers of rock tunes from the ’80s from this group, formed after the several members left the popular Atlanta cover band McFly.

THE MOBY DICKS

(Roadhouse) Local guys - vocalist Chris Moore (The Spins), guitarist David Rowe (The Spins, The Tamara Burch Project, Ice Cream Men), drummer Dan Orchik (Dictatortots, The Help) and bassist Jeremy Rushing (SMO, Countdown to Ecstasy) - play Led Zeppelin covers. Tonight's show celebrates the anniversary of the Roadhouse.

O PIONEERS!!!

(Transmetropolitan) Black Mambas is the new 11-song album from this hoarse-voiced Texas band, mixing clangy country and folk sounds with punk and hardcore presentations.

"OPEN MIC NIGHT"

(Oasis) The club on Hwy. 441 opens up its stage.

RAHIM

(Caledonia) Ideal Lives is the new disc from Rahim, the NYC-based Phil Sutton (drums, percussion), Michael Friedrich (guitar, percussion, vocals) and Ryan McCoy (bass, percussion, vocals, keyboards), and should appeal to those looking for the common ground between Blonde Redhead and Talking Heads.

RAND LINES TRIO

(Farm 255) Jazz standards and originals from this trio led by Rand Lines, who also plays in local pop group Freeze Tag. He's backed by bassist Jason Cheek and drummer Dennis Baraw. 8 p.m.

RAT BABIES

(Repent) Heavy rock from this Athens trio that got together in early 2006. Members have previously played or currently play in the Ice Caps, Polemic and the Slut Junkies. The band will have copies of its new second three-song "mini EP" Friends Fade and Disappear.

RINGERS

(Transmetropolitan) Boston four-piece Ringers features former members of punk groups Melee and Sirens, and has a new album Curses out on 1-2-3-4 Go! Records.

RYAN MONTBLEAU BAND

(Tasty World) This soulful and savory Boston singer displays a good bit of influence from Jamiroquai and Ben Harper (and, so of course, Stevie Wonder) on his album Stages, which blends R&B, funk, folk and blues.

VISITATIONS

(40 Watt) Politicized pop-rock sounds from former FableFactory singer-guitarist Davey Wrathgabar.

THE WIYOS

(Flicker) Multi-instrumentalist/ washboard enthusiast Michael Farkas, standup bassman Joseph “Joebass” DeJarnette and guitarist Parrish Ellis specialize in pre-WWII Vaudevillian styles combining ragtime shuffles, jug-band rhythms and Appalachian country. 8:30 p.m. See Box.

Friday, Oct. 27

AUDIAC QUARTET

(Georgia Theatre) No information available.

BART KING & THE FAIR SHAKES

(Farm 255) Local singer-songwriter Bart King and his new backing band The Fair Shakes - drummer Jason Cheek (Carter McMullen Trio), new bassist Chris Conway and guitarist Stephen King - play soulful, guitar- and piano-based pop. At work on new songs. See Box.

THE BILL SHEFFIELD TRIO

(Melting Point) Journal On A Shelf is the latest studio recording, released on American Roots Records, from dynamic Atlanta bluesman Bill Sheffield. He's able to deliver both the humble sorrow and fiery passion of the blues, and performs tonight with a backing bassist and drummer.

CHOP TOP

(Caledonia) The fist-pumping rock produced by this group of local punks is intense, visceral and cathartic. The four guys take a decidedly old-school approach to creating the rock monster.

"COMMITTEE OF VIGILANCE"

(Little Kings) "Committee of Vigilance" is a new happening put on by local songwriters Christopher Henderson, Jason Beckham and Spencer Frye. It's a weekly event for folks to stop by after work, have a drink and listen to these songwriters "in the round" with occasional special guests. This week, for instance, Pete Van Rijssen, former Athenian and current Ashevillian, performs. 5:30–7:30 p.m. every Friday.

DEVOUR THE CORPSE

(Caledonia) New thrashy death metal quartet from Athens. Check out if you dig Lamb of God, All Shall Perish, etc.

DISRAELI GEARS

(Georgia Theatre) Members of The '60s and the Michael Guthrie Band look to resurrect the summer of '69, aiming for a two-hour-long set eager to resurrect the bluesy British guitar-rock sound of the Yardbirds and their followers, also conjuring the ghosts of Peter Green, Rory Gallagher and Steve Marriott."

DJ BOBBY C

(Loft) Local deejays Blaze and Bobby Casille drop tonight’s dance tunes for your feet and your ass.

ELF POWER

(40 Watt) Hints of psychedelia color the muscular rock of this talented local Elephant 6 institution. Refined by guitarist-vocalist Andrew Rieger, the lineup of drummer Josh Lott (Teenage Meth Lab, ex-Paper Lions), multi-instrumentalist John Fernandes (Circulatory System, Olivia Tremor Control), multi-instrumentalist Laura Carter, guitarist Jimmy Hughes (Folklore) and bassist Derek Almstead (ex-Of Montreal) proves exciting. Comfortable with a good hook and with Rieger’s ringing guitar choruses intact, the band’s got a new album called Back to the Web. Part of Chunklet Magazine's big two-day to-do. See pp. 34–35.

FLAMES OF TROY

(The Library) Milledgeville’s four-piece Flames of Troy released Among the Songs in 2004, drawing heavily on the melody-driven hard rock of Incubus and Staind. A new EP is in the works.

IMPULSE RIDE

(Wild Wing Café) Rock covers and originals.

“IT’S FRIDAY”

(WUGA, 91.7 FM) Every Friday at 4 p.m. Today’s performance: Ricky Fitzpatrick.

“KARAOKE”

(Mell’s) Every Friday.

"KARAOKE"

(Oasis) Every Friday, hosted by Them Girls.

THE KNIFE TRADE

(Caledonia) This local five-piece - new vocalist! - outfit plays heavy, hardcore-leaning metal that suggests some thrashy stuff like Soilwork and Unearth. The recent split-CD is called Annihilation of Expectation.

MP3J VINAL

(Go Bar) Richard Vinal (of local hip hop/ funk fusion act Bling the Children Back Home) hosts the late-night eclectic dance party that’ll draw on classic favorites as well as the new Internet hotness.

NOT ASHAMED

(The Library) Dahlonega band Not Ashamed is a Christian-minded modern heavy rock band featuring Chris Smith (guitar), Preston Lee (guitar), Sammy Bruce (drums) and Adam Palmer (bass). All contribute vocals, and the band says it's aiming for a sound somewhere between Chevelle and Sevendust.

OF LEGEND

(Caledonia) This five-piece hardcore band (now completely local!) lays down the hard and heavy, trudging through tracks off its self-titled debut album. See p. 38.

RENEGADE SOUND SYSTEM

(The Library) 311 cover band.

SUBURBAN CAMOFLAUGE

(The Library) Snellville’s Jacob Lehman (guitars, vocals), Michael Ely (bass), Isaac Fletcher (guitars, vocals) and Eric Hodges (drums) all contribute percussion as they play mainstream “alt” rock with passion and energy.

TIGHT RIDERS DISCO

(Stan’s Bar & Grill) Tight Riders Disco is in charge of bringing you R&B dance numbers, with a healthy dose of old-school disco.

2DAMNFUNKY

(Little Kings) Flagpole received an email from someone involved in this dance party that says "presents from London DJin spinning FUNK:SOUL:DISCO," but further efforts at clarification were unsuccessful. 10 p.m.

VERSATILIANS

(DT's) Versatilians hails from Monroe and tonight make its Athens debut, bringing a scattershot collection of original songs ranging from the acoustic folk-rock to dirty blues-rock and working in covers of folks like the Stones, Pink Floyd and Tom Petty (and even former Athenian Jennifer Nettles).

THE WAMPUS CAT SCANNERS

(Eastwood Pub) This newly formed duo of Susan Staley (Solstice Sisters, The Hoot) on guitar and vocals and Bill David (Jolly Beggars, McAlpin Brothers) on mandolin and vocals performs an eclectic mix of energetic and swingy bluegrass and country songs. 9 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 28

THE ANNUALS

(Tasty World) Be He Me is the disc to catch from North Carolina sextet The Annuals. Weird rhythms, fierce pop-rock and inspired vocals remind a little of the Flaming Lips. This is the sort of band you're going to want to catch now before they get too big to come back.

BADKAT

(Caledonia) Athens emcee BadKat moved to town from Florida, and just finished recording her debut EP Unreleased. She should have copies on hand, offering up her unique combination of versatile, political and personal rhymes. See p. 37.

BIG BUSINESS

(40 Watt) With Seattle’s Jared Warren (KARP, Tight Bros) on bass and Coady Willis (Murder City Devils, Dead Low Tide) on drums, the duo blasts out crazy-intense punk rock salvation on the debut album Head for the Shallow. Part of Chunklet Magazine's big two-day to-do. See p. 34

“DISCO NIGHT”

(Stan’s Bar & Grill) DJ Coffee Man is in charge of bringing you R&B dance numbers, with a healthy dose of old-school disco.

DJ BIG BLAST

(Safari Athens) Hosting tonight's varied dance party.

DJ BULLDOG PURP

(Caledonia) DJ Bulldog Purp, AKA DJ Icue, handles the sound system for tonight's BadKat EP release show, and in addition to his diverse selection of hip hop sounds, he'll deliver a chopped-and-screwed version of the sounds from the EP. See p. 37.

DJ JOHNNY D

(Loft) One of The Loft Lounge’s rotating crew of house deejays, Johnny D lays down the new dance sounds.

DJ MAHOGANY & JIVE TONY

(Little Kings) "We will be hosting a pre-Halloween dance party at Little Kings and everything will start around 10 p,m.," says DJ Mahogany. "Jive Tony will be playing 'Retroschizo Discoteque' and I'll playing some great soul goodness from the '60s to early '80s."

DJ MARK BELL

(8e's) Starting at midnight every Saturday, local deejay Mark Bell focuses on the dancier sounds of 20 years ago.

DJ TOMMY SALMON

(Repent) Local bassist Tommy Salmon (The High Caliber, ex-Trinket) takes over the speakers as he selects the evening’s music for the first of Repent's Halloween parties.

HARVEY MILK

(40 Watt) Low-tuned and L-O-U-D, the original lineup of this Athens trio - Creston Spiers (guitar/vocals), Stephen Tanner (bass) and Paul Trudeau (drums) - from the ‘90s is undergoing something of a second life, and reunites for several shows of sludgy, challenging rock. The trudging metal 1997 album Courtesy and Good Will Toward Men has recently been reissued (again). Special Wishes is the new Harvey Milk album, and it's out now on the Troubleman Unlimited label. Also keep your eyes out for Anthem, a three-hour Harvey Milk concert film and documentary. Part of Chunklet Magazine's big two-day to-do. See p. 34

IRON HERO

(Tasty World) The local '90s-college-rock aficionados of Iron Hero ride high on their solidified status. The ever-tight band plays dark and spacious pop that’s infused with steady, danceable beats, and recently released its charismatic debut album Safe as Houses.

“KARAOKE”

(Eastwood Pub) Every Saturday.

“KARAOKE”

(Mell’s) Every Saturday.

KENOSHA KID

(Farm 255) Jazz music that the German press called "mal ironisch-distanziert, mal verstärkend und mitreißend" ("Sometimes ironically aloof, sometimes intense and rousing"). Tonight, the trio continues to lay out its own brand of neo-free-jazz-with-composed-sections… which translates to "jazz for guys in cut-off jeans." Featuring Dan Nettles on guitar, Neal Fountain on bass, and Jeff Reilly on drums. 8–11 p.m.

“LATE NITE DISCO”

(Go Bar) The house deejay spins a cool mix of disco, New Wave and modern dance tunes for a sweaty and energetic crowd. This'll take place following tonight's band performance by Push!, and expect some scaaaaarier Halloween sounds.

MELVINS

(40 Watt) The legendary Aberdeen, WA, post-punk band has been going at it for 22 years, and the guys bring another offering of their traditional slow-grind grime rock when they pass through Athens with special guest vocalist David Yow of Jesus Lizard and Scratch Acid. The group made its recorded debut 20 years ago with the aptly titled 10 Songs, and has pummeled through albums almost annually, turning out classics like Bullhead, Ozma, Prick and Stoner Witch. Pigs of the Roman Empire is 2004's collaboration with atmospheric producer Lustmord. This past year has seen Ipecac Records release both Houdini Live 2005: A Live HIstory of Gluttony and Lust and the brand-new studio album A Senile Animal. The members of Melvins also spend time with acts like Tomahawk and Fantômas. Part of Chunklet Magazine's big two-day to-do. See p. 34

PUSH!

(Go Bar) Drawing comparisons to acts like the Pretenders, Echo & the Bunnymen and Siouxsie & the Banshees, vocalist-guitarist Lauren Osborne and former Astra guys Paul Nunn (guitar), Jeremy Sellers (bass) and Josiah McGaughey (drums) straddle atmospheric, shoegazy rock and classic pop. The band starts at 10:30 sharp, and for Halloweeniness will work some '80s covers into its set.

“SALSA NIGHT”

(Tasty World) Latin dancing hosted by local promoters Chamo Events. 9:30 p.m. Upstairs, every Saturday night.

SOUTHERN POETIC CONNECKSHUN

(Caledonia) It's been a number of years since this local hip hop ensemble has put in a club performance. In the early part of this decade, the group recorded on its own and supported other local rappers, with a deep Southern sound that showed up on the comp Stellanation Da Compilation.

STONE COLD FOXX

(Wild Wing Café) No information available on the specifics of the music, but the band is playing during Wild Wing's Halloween costume party.

TAPES 'N TAPES

(Tasty World) Back in July, the Minneapolis group Tapes 'N Tapes released its album The Loon on XL Recordings to lots of positive response. Tapes 'N Tapes makes the kind of hook-laden, guitar-centric rock that harkens back to some of the Pixies' finest moments. See more on p. 33.

TREY WRIGHT TRIO

(Mercury Lounge) Guitarist Trey Wright, drummer Carlton Owens and bassist Carl Lindberg perform the jazz numbers of Wright, including songs off his recent album Where I’m Calling From. 7 p.m.

YEAR OF YOU

(DT's) Local musician Jesse Ausec's first EP Long Time Coming is an acoustic-based, emo-rock disc reminiscent of Butch Walker’s solo work or some of Stone Temple Pilots’ more melodic stuff.

Sunday, Oct. 29

“DISCO NIGHT”

(Stan’s Bar & Grill) DJ Coffee Man is in charge of bringing you R&B dance numbers, with a healthy dose of old-school disco.

Monday, Oct. 30

DJ BLAZE

(40 Watt) DJ Blaze, who has held down the wheels of steel at The Annex and this past summer's "Classic City Hip-Hop," hosts tonight's dance party, mixing contemporary hip hop with older favorites and some unexpected forays into other genres.

JAZZ ENIGMA

(Mercury Lounge) Virgin Islands native and Athens resident Melvin Mathurin (alto-sax) completes the jazz tripod with the bass/ drum combo of Carl Lindberg (double bass) and Louis Romanos (drums, percussion). "Monk Cannonballed Coltrane on Hancock 4 Miles, so Parker got Shorter and Dizzy. This is JAZZ." 10 p.m.

“KARAOKE”

(8e's) Every Monday.

“KARAOKE”

(Stan’s Bar & Grill) Every Monday.

MIDNIGHT ROYALS

(Tasty World) No information available.

OF MIRTH AND MATTER

(Tasty World) Local rock band featuring Alliene Bouchard (drums), David Zachary (bass), Will Mosher (guitar) and Drew O’Donnell (vocals/guitar). Lots of harmonies and layered production, but with a good amount of guitar solos as well.

“OPEN MIC NIGHT”

(Eastwood Pub) Every Monday.

JENA PARADIES

(Go Bar) Jena Paradies delivers exquisite mixes of the freshest in Berliner techno, electro-house and subsonic soul laced with hooks so sharp they could draw blood. 10:30 p.m., Mondays.

TRACER METULA

(Tasty World) The new configuration of Jacob Hunt's power-pop band rocks out in ways reminiscent of the Clash and Echo & the Bunnymen. The group was on hiatus for a while but is back with a new lineup.

WE FLY STANDBY

(Tasty World) New Atlanta trio combining the melodic side of current indie rock with harder, late-'90s mainstream rock energy.

Tuesday, Oct. 31

AQUALOVE

(Tasty World) Local space oddity Timi Conley launches his flagship band under a new banner tonight. "It's a fresh lineup of players and a new, more wise-assey, testosterone-ish sound for us," says Conley. "The band now features myself, plus Robert Caruthers (Boulevard) on guitar, Jay Rogers (Parafinale) on bass and Andrew Hanmer (Abbey Road Live, Charlie Mars) on drums. We all sing, too." Expect old Aqualove songs, new Aqualove songs and songs from Conley's other projects Trubblegum and Fuzzy Sprouts.

BLING THE CHILDREN BACK HOME

(Georgia Theatre) Local hip hop with a strong love of fun and tongue firmly planted in cheek (sometimes); the rap stylings aim for humor, although the music is strongly grooving and based in funk. New recordings have been underway for some time now, and the band was the winner of the 2006 Flagpole Athens Music Award for Best Hip Hop / Rap Act. Part of the Theatre's "Hip Hop Halloween."

BLOODKIN

(Georgia Bar) The long-running Athens rock and roll quartet plays a bluesy style of roots-rock music with big guitars and sharply written lyrics. Daniel Hutchens and Eric Carter are the songwriting backbone, slinging out darkly countrified barroom rock. Last Night Out is 2005’s new album; Hutchens also recently wrapped an acoustic tour of the Northwest with Eric Martinez and has a new acoustic album out. Hutchens and Martinez will also be performing an acoustic set.

CLASSIC CITY BREAKS

(Georgia Theatre) Performing on two sets of turntables, local guys DJ Number Five and DJ Personify will toss back and forth, showcasing skills in scratching, live remixing and good times. Incorporating elements of hip hop, but also taking pieces of post-rock, downtempo and funk breaks. Part of the Theatre's "Hip Hop Halloween."

DJ MAHOGANY

(Mercury Lounge) The man also known as Mark T. Weathersby spins a lot of music from the ’60s, ’70s and possibly early ’80s spanning soul, funk, blue-eyed soul, Northern soul and a little soulful disco. Tonight he's your host for Mercury's Halloween party.

DJ MARK BELL

(8e's) Local deejay Mark Bell focuses on the dancier sounds of 20 years ago for tonight's Halloween party.

DJ TOMMY SALMON

(Repent) Local bassist Tommy Salmon (The High Caliber, ex-Trinket) takes over the speakers as he selects the evening’s music for the second of Repent's Halloween parties.

THE DUMPS

(Tasty World) With Daniel Ray (Let’s Surf, Exit 86) on guitar/ vocals, Jeff Rapier (Donkey Punch) on bass/ vocals, Andy Hollingsworth (Choptop) on guitar and Jason Richardson (Donkey Punch, Exit 86) on drums, The Dumps deliver angular metal licks with lots of dual screaming over slow heavy grooves. Part of tonight's "Boo-Butante Ball."

GABBA GABBA HEY!

(Tasty World) Featuring members of Theomataras, Adam Payne Band and Big Atomic, Gabba Gabba Hey! will perform a set of Ramones covers. Part of tonight's "Boo-Butante Ball."

GOO GOO MUCK

(Tasty World) Local musicians performing the songs of The Cramps. Part of tonight's "Boo-Butante Ball."

HEAVY PETTY

(Caledonia) A bunch of local musicians play a bunch of Tom Petty songs.

JUJU

(Go Bar) In the grand Athens Halloween tradition, it's another all-star cover band! This time Siouxsie & the Banshees gets the once over, with gothy vocals provided courtesy Elizabeth Jones, USSR's Shane Davis and Brian Smith both on guitar, Jim Payne on drums and R.E.M.'s Mike Mills on bass. "Playing a full set of creepy, mad and seductive Siouxsie from the early '80s," says the band, emphasizing more of the punk and rock end of Siouxsie's stuff. The performance will be followed by a Halloween goth-rock dance party.

“KARAOKE”

(Eastwood Pub) Every Tuesday, 9 p.m.

“KARAOKE”

(Sherm’s) Every Tuesday, 7 p.m.–10 p.m.

“KARAOKE”

(Walker’s Pub) Every Tuesday, 10 p.m.

“KARAOKE”

(Wild Wing Café) Every Tuesday, 10 p.m.

KRUSH GIRLS

(40 Watt) Dance numbers of the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s - and today - so shake it, shake it at the dance party hosted by your ultra-popular deejay Chris Bilheimer. Expect a couple of musical surprises to coincide with the Halloweeniness of tonight's event.

“LIVE FAST RULES”

(WUOG, 90.5 FM) Live and loud performance on the radio every Tuesday at 10 p.m. This week: Golden Emperor.

SHAWN McDONALD

(Morton Theatre) Soulful Seattle musician Shawn McDonald takes a fluid approach to his music of Christian praise, often performing without a set list and letting his show flow through tones of organic gospel, funky blues and acoustic folk. His new album is called Ripen. 7 p.m.

TJ MIMBS

(The Library) Solo acoustic singer-songwriter.

MOONSHINE STILL

(Georgia Theatre) Formed in 1996 in Macon, the popular band takes a little music from the Southern rock pile, a handful from the folk pile and a good helping of the funky jams. The new album is called [R]evolution. The group is heading up the Theatre's "Hip Hop Halloween." What's a rock band doing heading a hip hop night? The band will play some of its own songs, but will also welcome special guest emcees Tommy Valentine and The Renegadez's Son 1, two Athens emcees who'll perform some of their own songs backed by Moonshine Still, and may even throw in a couple old-school rap covers. This musical exploration will see various inter-genre collaborations, topped off by special appearances by B-boy Quic & the FunkLordz. Quic and his crew of breakdancers have performed with and opened for artists such as Jurassic 5, Kanye West and Talib Kweli.

“OPEN MIC NIGHT”

(DT’s) Every Tuesday.

ALLI ROGERS

(Morton Theatre) The Day of Small Things is Alli Rogers' new album, and the Nashville singer-songwriter plays tender folk pop similar to Sarah McLachlan or Patty Griffin. 7 p.m.

THE SHUT-UPS

(Caledonia) Led by Don Condescending and Ben Spraker, also of Athens pop powerhouse Ceiling Fan, the band produces sounds reminiscent of the Joe Jackson Band, the Paul Collins Beat and the Brains. The tongue-in-cheek-yet-totally-rockin' new album is The Stud Album. Tonight the band's delivering a Halloween set, so expect a whole mess of cover songs.

“TUESDAY NIGHT JAZZ”

(Farm 255) Every Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., the downtown restaurant features jazz from a revolving cast of regulars.

TWIN POWERS

(40 Watt) Danceable New Wave and Britpop tunes for tonight's Halloween dance party.

Wednesday, Nov. 1

BIG GRAY

(Caledonia) Lucas Jensen (Transmatique, Pacific UV, Modfathers, Venice is Sinking) is behind the keys singing his pop songs about love and macroeconomics while current and former members of Venice is Sinking, Bella Coola, Red Leader and Murder Beach provide the backing fuzz-pop that recalls Call And Response and Apples In Stereo.

CLAIRE CAMPBELL

(Farm 255) The Hope For Agoldensummer songwriter and Dark Meat backing vocalist performs a solo set, singing colorful songs of heartbreak and joy. She’s back from a trip to Peru and currently at work on both a solo album and a new Hope disc; you can hear one of the tracks on the AthFest 10 comp. 9:30 p.m.

CHAMILLIONAIRE

(UGA Legion Field) Chamillionaire's Sound of Revenge, released in late 2005, followed like-minded albums from Mike Jones and Slim Thug and helped solidify the growing influence of Texas hip hop. Chamillionaire, born Hakeem Sediki, had built a long career before his official debut, though, as part of Color Changin' Click and Paid in Full with collaborator Paul Wall and releasing his own strong mixtapes characterized by his versatile flow and deep yet playful vocals.

BRIAN CONNELL

(Eastwood Pub) Brian Connell and his band The Dickens - Cheslie Lowe on banjo, Jon Evans on guitar, Rich Mullinax on bass, Hal Misseri on mandolin, Leah Calvert on fiddle - perform intriguing alt-country originals, but tonight's the a solo show in what's an every-Wednesday gig at the Eastside pub.

KEVIN FOWLER

(Georgia Theatre) Known for hits like “Beer, Bait, & Ammo,” “The Lord Loves The Drinkin’ Man” and “Loose, Loud, & Crazy,” Kevin Fowler hails from Austin, TX, where he excels in crowd-pleasing country geared towards fun. Beer, Bait, & Ammo is also the name of his debut album.

JOKER

(Tasty World) Two-piece band with Ted Lord on drums and Daniel Binnie on guitar, who have also spent time backing local musician Spencer Frye. The guys in 2005, the last time they've played, described themselves, as “having a multitude of guitar licks over massive drums.”

JUMPIN' JESUS CHRISTERS

(Tasty World) This local “oddball string band” plays old-time, bluegrass and country.

“KARAOKE”

(Foxz) Every Wednesday.

“KARAOKE”

(Mell’s) Every Wednesday.

“KARAOKE”

(Stan’s Bar & Grill) Every Wednesday.

ROBERT EARL KEEN

(Georgia Theatre) Despite the occasional obtuse line, Texas country songwriter Robert Earl Keen is still very much a poet. He is part of the Texas collective of songwriters that reaches back to Ramblin’ Jack and leans on heroes like Clark and Townes Van Zandt. The new album is called Live at the Ryman.

MORNINGBELL

(Caledonia) Psychedelic rock from Florida, sounding like a blend of the Flaming Lips and the Beatles.

“OPEN JAM”

(DT’s) This is a new thing the club’s trying out; you just bring your instrument and join in. For more information, call 706-208-1474.

"OPEN MIC NIGHT"

(Stan’s Bar & Grill) Every Wednesday, 8 p.m.

PERKINS & PROUTY

(Wild Wing Café) Acoustic covers and originals from Augusta musicians Jim Perkins and Jason Prouty.

PRIME TIME JAZZ

(Porterhouse) Drummer Tony McCutchen, bassist Chris Enghauser and pianist Jim McKillip perform jazz standards for the dinner-and-a-drink set every Wednesday.

$HAMROCK

(UGA Legion Field) Former Athenian rapper Timothy Rasmussen returns to town as $hamrock on the strength of his recent football-themed track “Bulldawg Bounce.” Here I Go is his debut EP; see more on p. 41.

SWEET TOOTH SIMPLETON & THE SIMPLETONES

(Tasty World) Lyric-oriented folk tunes from these five local musicians, playing mostly acoustic guitar, banjo, stand-up bass, mandolin, and occasionally some keyboards and fiddle. Expect some new songs from these prolific songwriters.

TITANS OF FILTH

(Caledonia) After a handful of performances, this young local band has its sweet little EP Best Behavior ready for the listening public, combining droll Southern voices with easy-rolling and uncomplicated folk pop. Come for the stage banter, stay for the songs! (Or the other way 'round.)

TWIN POWERS

(Go Bar) Danceable New Wave and Britpop tunes. 10 p.m., every Wednesday.

"UNCORKED & UNPLUGGED"

(Melting Point) The regular Wednesday songwriter showcase takes a detour away from its normal spotlight on local musicians to feature some touring heavyweights, though local guy Ken Will Morton still hosts. Tonight sharing the stage you'll find Nashville's pop pro David Mead, Nashville's Matthew Ryan plays tunes off his new acoustic album From A Late Night High-Rise and North Carolina's Thad Cockrell takes a break from his duo with Caitlin Cary to perform a solo offering of his country songs. 8 p.m.

Upcoming:

BENEVENTO-RUSSO DUO / TOM HAMILTON'S AMERICAN BABIES (Georgia Theatre) 11/2

TIM BRANTLEY (Tasty World) 11/2

CACHAÇA (Amici) 11/2

DEAD STICK LANDING (Roadhouse) 11/2

THE FRENCH TOASTS / OTHER BOOKS / SEAMONSTER / CAPTAIN #1 (Flicker) 11/2

LARRY KEEL & NATURAL BRIDGE / THE DUHKS (Melting Point) 11/2

PRODUCTO / LUIGI / THE ONES (40 Watt) 11/2

PROTO (Repent) 11/2

A.ARMADA / BUILDING THE STATE / YOUNG LIVERS (Caledonia) 11/3

BELLYACHE (Flicker) 11/3

CAPTAIN NEGATIVE AND THE MAJOR LETDOWNS / THE CHEROKEE / TIMBER (Transmetropolitan) 11/3

DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS / BE YOUR OWN PET (40 Watt) 11/3

56 HOPE RD. (Amici) 11/3

GROGUS (Tasty World) 11/3

JAZZTRONIC (Eastwood Pub) 11/3

KENTUCKY REIGN (UGA Hodgson Hall) 11/3

MADHAPPY (Farm 255) 11/3

MP3J VINAL (Mercury Lounge) 11/3

AUSTIN SISK (Starbucks Downtown) 11/3

WEBB WILDER (Melting Point) 11/3

ADAMS TOWNSHIP (Farm 255) 11/4

DON CHAMBERS + GOAT / CREECH HOLLER / ANGRY JOHNNY & THE KILLBILLIES (Tasty World) 11/4

DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS (40 Watt) 11/4

HAM 1 / THE MATTOID / MIWA (Flicker) 11/4

THE SID VICIOUS EXPERIENCE / TEN DAYS LATE / THE UNSATISFIED (Caledonia) 11/4

"THE HOOT" (Little Kings) 11/6

KYLESA / THE DUMPS (Caledonia) 11/6

THE WINTER SOUNDS (Tasty World) 11/6

RICHARD BUCKNER (40 Watt) 11/7

DES ARK / PHYSICS OF MEANING / STEREO CAMPBELL (Caledonia) 11/7

"FOOD NOT BOMBS BENEFIT" W/ MOUSER / 696 / THE SOCIETY OF PROBABLE MONSTERS / WOLFSKIN (Tasty World Upstairs) 11/7

GROOVE STAIN / SWEET JUSTICE (Tasty World) 11/7

RASTA BLANCA (J.R.'s Baitshack) 11/7

DARK MEAT / THE GINGER ENVELOPE / HAM 1 (40 Watt) 11/8

KENOSHA KID (Flicker) 11/8

MISFORTUNE 500 / THE FUTURISTS / CRUMBLING ARCHES / THE HONORED GUESTS (Tasty World) 11/8

PERPETUAL GROOVE (Georgia Theatre) 11/8

AN EPIC AT BEST / COMMANDER CHAMELEON / THE NEVER (Tasty World) 11/9

THE BEARFOOT HOOKERS / CELESTE / KILL GORDON (Nuçi's Space) 11/9

CONTRAPTION / LAST (Repent) 11/9

JEFF COFFIN MuTET (Melting Point) 11/9

LADYHAWK (Caledonia) 11/9

DAN NETTLES (Farm 255) 11/9

SONICFLOOD (Prince Avenue Baptist Church) 11/9

THE TWILIGHT SINGERS / STARS OF TRACK & FIELD / JEFF KLEIN (40 Watt) 11/9

HOT NEW MEXICANS / THE CLOSE / WAYNE WILLIAMS (Transmetropolitan) 11/10

KENOSHA KID (Mercury Lounge) 11/10

MODERN SKIRTS / DE NOVO DAHL (40 Watt) 11/10

MOFRO / THE MOTET (Georgia Theatre) 11/10

MURDER BEACH / PUSH! / WESTSIDE DAREDEVILS (Caledonia) 11/10

BILLY JOE SHAVER / KEN WILL MORTON (Melting Point) 11/10

SOUTHERN SOUL (Eastwood Pub) 11/10

UNKNOWN HINSON (Tasty World) 11/10

VENICE IS SINKING (Farm 255) 11/10

ERIC HARRIS GROUP (Borders) 11/11

FIERY FURNACES (40 Watt) 11/11

KENOSHA KID (Mercury Lounge) 11/11

LAZER/WÜLF / FROM EXILE (Tasty World) 11/11

LITTLE COUNTRY GIANTS / ADAM KLEIN / WORKHORSES OF THE ENTERTAINMENT / RECREATIONAL INDUSTRY (Melting Point) 11/11

MIFUNE (Farm 255) 11/11

THE ONES / DECENT ANIMAL (Tasty World) 11/11

SCARLET SNOW (Nuçi's Space) 11/11

LAKE CITY / THE HONORED GUESTS / THE SHUT-UPS (Caledonia) 11/11

MOTHER EARTH SON / RED WORLD GREEN WORLD / ROYAL BLUE & THE STONE GIFTERS / SPRING CIRCUS (Tasty World) 11/13

JESSICA FIORE (Mercury Lounge) 11/14

RAQ / FUNKWARD BOUND (Georgia Theatre) 11/14

MAGIC MISSILE / BLANK FACES (Caledonia) 11/15

MICHELLE McCLURE & THE RED / THE HELP / THE LOFT / THE SUEX EFFECT (Tasty World) 11/15

CHRIS THILE & THE HOW TO GROW A BAND / SOMETYMES WHY (Melting Point) 11/16

DEAD CONFEDERATE / KILL GORDON / VARIAC (Tasty World) 11/16

TISHAMINGO (40 Watt) 11/16

WE VERSUS THE SHARK / CINEMECHANICA / SO MANY DYNAMOS (Caledonia) 11/16

ZOSO (Georgia Theatre) 11/16

"CRUNK IN THE LOBBY V" (WUOG 90.5 FM) 11/17

THE ERIC HARRIS GROUP (Starbucks Downtown) 11/17

FINE LINE / DEAD CONFEDERATE (Nuçi's Space) 11/17

CARL LINDBERG (Mercury Lounge) 11/17

NOW IT'S OVERHEAD / PSYCHIC HEARTS / THEY SANG AS THEY SLEW (Caledonia) 11/17

SLEEPY HORSES / DON CHAMBERS & FRIENDS / STILL, SMALL VOICE & THE JOYFUL NOISE (Tasty World) 11/17

SOL DRIVEN TRAIN (Amici) 11/17

SONS OF SAILORS (Melting Point) 11/17

LUKE BRYAN (Georgia Theatre) 11/18

CAT POWER & THE MEMPHIS RHYTHM BAND (40 Watt) 11/18

THE DUMPS / MUSIC HATES YOU (Repent) 11/18

THE PENDLETONS / THE MINOR KINGS / THE EMPTIES (Tasty World) 11/18

THE WORKOUTS (Farm 255) 11/18

CAKE ON CAKE (Tasty World) 11/20

GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLS (Tasty World Upstairs) 11/21

THE MORNING AFTER (Tasty World) 11/21

THE PLAGUE (Tasty World) 11/22

DJ KING LEE (Safari Athens) 11/23

THE ERIC DODD BAND (Tasty World) 11/24

RANDALL BRAMBLETT BAND (40 Watt) 11/24

COREY SMITH / TIM BRANTLEY (Georgia Theatre) 11/24

DRIVIN’ N’ CRYIN’ / TODD SNIDER (Georgia Theatre) 11/25

POOLSTICK / JOSH TAYLOR BAND (Tasty World) 11/25

FANCIE / MARTYR & PISTOL / PETER ALVANOS (Transmetropolitan) 11/26

SLEEPY HORSES / DISTASTER / FANCIE / 8-TRACK GORILLA (Tasty World) 11/27

GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLS (Tasty World Upstairs) 11/28

THE NOISES 10 (Tasty World) 11/28

MARC BROUSSARD / SONS OF WILLIAM (Georgia Theatre) 11/29

WILL HOGE (Georgia Theatre) 11/30

PHOSPHORESCENT (40 Watt) 11/30

UNAVOX (Tasty World) 11/30

DARK MEAT (40 Watt) 12/1

NUTRIA (Caledonia) 12/1

DON CHAMBERS / LITTLE COUNTRY GIANTS / ADAM KLEIN (40 Watt) 12/2

LUCERO / DRAG THE RIVER / MARITIME (40 Watt) 12/6

"THE CHRISTMAS HOOT" (Melting Point) 12/7

LEO KOTTKE / TURTLE ISLAND STRING QUARTET (UGA) 12/7

HACKENSAW BOYS / PACKWAY HANDLE BAND (Georgia Theatre) 12/8

TISHAMINGO (40 Watt) 12/8

REHAB (Georgia Theatre) 12/9

THE GREENCARDS (Melting Point) 12/13

ASYLUM STREET SPANKERS (Melting Point) 12/14

THE BRIDGE (Georgia Theatre) 1/20