The Buoyant Sea;
Timmy & the Tumblers;
Twin Powers
10pm
The Buoyant Sea;
Timmy & the Tumblers;
Twin Powers
10pm
Hosted by karaoke fanatic John “Dr. Fred” Bowers (free)
*Averkiou*
Noisy, upbeat pop rock.
*Witches*
Local rock band
THE STARLITE DEVILLES – local country/rock group
SOFIA TALVIK – acoustic folk/pop
Hosted by karaoke fanatic John “Dr. Fred” Bowers
Hosted by karaoke fanatic John “Dr. Fred” Bowers (free)
Hosted by karaoke fanatic John “Dr. Fred” Bowers 10pm!
Freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves.
Ben Austin
Local musician plays guitar and violin, blending blues, pop and folk.
Cut of Riggonia
Dark, psycedelic, “post apocalyptic” tunes with swirling loops and effects.
Crun Pun
Local Athens band playing surfish sludge punk.
Rowdy Downstairs
Edgy, raucous, punk band from Chattanooga, TN.
Ghost Lights
Local psych-rock trio that likes to get loud.
The Skipperdees
Charming local acoustic duo with rich, folky vocal harmonies and a sense of humor.
Suspect Raptor
Lo-fi reggae-punk from Atlanta.
Acorn Bcorn
Guitar and drums sister duo from Arizona with a gritty, raw White Stripes-esque sound.
Incendiaries
Ladies of pedigree enforcing angular sensibilities. Featuring local musicians Mandy Branch-Friar, Mary Joyce, Erika Rickson and Erica Strout.
Kill Kill Buffalo
Grungy hard rock duo based in Athens featuring Kara Kildare’s powerful pipes and Tyler John on drums.
local singer/songwriters take the stage all night 9pm (FREE)
An evening of deviance, debauchery and diverse solo performances hosted by Manic Heaven’s Geoff Weaver.
Free
Live performances by:
Dip
Members of Gun Party play silly songs that tend to mention the word “dip” a lot and really get the kids dancing.
DJ Mahogany
Freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves. Tonight he’ll be joined by a few WUOG DJs as well, who will be taking requests via Twitter! Use the hashtag #wuogbacktoschool.
(21+), $3 (18+)
Shimmering psychedelic pop with big guitar hooks and anthemic moments – 10pm
The Armchairs
Arrah and the Ferns
Bigfoot
Bird Names
Bubbly Mommy Gun
The Decorations
9pm, $5
The Decorations -Synth-infused, marching band dance music with extra drums and featuring members of The Awesomelies plus newest member Lauren Gregg (ex-The Buddy System).
Steven Trimmer – Acoustic psych-folk
Zaka – Glamorous local singer-songwriter Kate Powell plays guitar and piano
El Hollin – local band plays simple, lo-fi tunes, featuring members of Werewolves
Laminated Cat – Local psychedelic pop band
RYAT – Philly duo w/ live electronics, pedals, software and instruments to create danceable pop tunes w/ heavy bass
10pm
local garage punk band 10pm
Thick Paint – New band featuring Graham Ulicny from Reptar.
Tumbleweed Stampede – Adventurous and energetic dance-jam-folk sextet plays party music with folksy and surf touches.
Zack Hosey (DJ Z-Dog), Nate Nelson and friends play wedding-style rock covers.
Bird Names – A somewhat maniacally twisted menagerie of psychedelic, often distorted sounds and childlike melodies.
Bubbly Mommy Gun – Local experimental pop band that plays idiosyncratic, psychedelic tunes.
Green Gerry – Particularly dreamlike compositions with folky roots transformed into lush soundscapes via live guitar looping.
10pm
Damian Churchwell & the Omens
Greenland Is Melting
10pm
Bob Hay and the Jolly Beggars will be playing songs written by the poet 9pm
Bubbly Mommy Gun
Daniel Francis Doyle
Pretty Bird
Skoene Oeke
Eureka California (Athens)
Little Red Lung (Knoxville)
Mr Falcon (Athens)
Pile (Boston)
Stars Regardless (Brooklyn)
Tribal Rivals (Athens)
free
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Arturo in Letto
Backup guitarist and brother of local artist Allison Weiss, AJ Weiss shows off his solo chops under the name Arturo in Letto, singing mostly sweet, melodic songs written in Italy about his time abroad.
Catawba
Local four-piece playing mellow indie rock informed by windswept Americana.
Fort Wilson Riot
This Minneapolis-based eclectic duo blends electronic pop and prog-rock with a touch of cabaret.
starts 10pm!
Proceeds benefit the campaign to elect Gwen O’Looney for mayor.
9pm, $10
Zach Clayton – Guitarist from A PostWar Drama plays a solo set.
Shallow Palace – Riff-heavy, bluesy rock and roll with sheer punk-rock energy.
The Conquerors – This spooky four-piece out of Kansas City plays murky garage rock that at times recalls the Black Lips in their country mode.
Golden Triangle – Psychedelic garage six-piece from Brooklyn.
Matt Kurz One – One-man rock machine Matt Kurz literally plays drums, keyboard, guitar and bass, by himself, all at the same time. Expect a mix of garage rock stomps and bluesy croons.
10pm
50:50 Shot – Anthemic, horn-blazing ska from Atlanta. Expect loud guitars and upbeat, harmonized vocals.
Paranoia Dance Party – Abrasive ska from Tampa with vocals taking cues from hardcore and guitar that alternates between math-rock intricacy to driving punk intensity.
So It Goes – Socially conscious punk rock band that infuses elements of Spanish rock, folk and ska.
The Taj Motel Trio – Ironically named eight-membered aggro-ska outift from Cornelia, GA that sounds like a SoCal transplant and features a funky horn section.
$2 Wells for the ladies tonight!
Skoene Oeke – Marshall Yarbrough from Stegosaurus plays solo.
Sleeping Friends – Garage pop featuring Joe Kubler (Bubbly Mommy Gun) and friends.
SoftSpot – Born as the lovechild between classically trained musician Sarah Kinlaw and boyfriend Bryan Keller. Their sound incorporates aspects of freak folk and early rock and roll with strong classical influences.
American Cheeseburger – Athens four-piece that boasts former members of No!, Divorce and Carrie Nations, delivering rapid-fire, loud and aggressive old-school thrash rock. Fronted by Jeff Rapier (ex-The Dumps).
Savagist – Athens metal band featuring fine folks from punk/metal bands 300 Cobras, Hot Breath and The Dumps.
Shitstorm – Fast grindcore from Miami, sharing members with Torche!
10pm, $5
w/ live music from Wowser Bowser & Nuclear Spring!
Chrissakes – Whether you like your punk with psychedelic guitar solos or with more aggressive guitar riffs, this band offers the perfect mix of both.
Maximum Busy – Local tech-metal trio featuring Jay Roach on guitar, Mary Joyce on drums and Kris Deason on bass.
Yukon – Textural, raucous and frenzied rock threesome from Baltimore that offers technically challenging material influenced by angsty ’90s indie.
10pm
Paleo, Vinyl Vanilla, & Hans Darkbolt!
Hans Darkbolt – Brand-new local band performing fiercely melodic pop tunes with swelling vocals and eerie harmonies.
Paleo – Hyper-prolific songwriter David Strackany (AKA Paleo) is credited with writing and recording a song every day for 365 days between Apr. 16, 2006 and Apr. 15, 2007. His wiry folk experimentation would appeal to fans of Destroyer.
Vinyl Vanilla – New local electronic rock duo influenced by electropop and folk.
10pm, Free
The Goons – New indie-pop-rock featuring members of The Glands, Casper & the Cookies and Marshmallow Coast.
Ham1 – A breezy take on straightahead ’60s garage rock, brightened by swoon-worthy harmonies and keen pop sensibilities.
Pinche Gringo – Stomping one-man garage band featuring itinerant Mexico City badass Josh Johnson, former all-out rhythm machine drummer for Thee Spinns, Thee Griefs, Thee High Heels and other ’60s-inspired cavemen.
10pm
10pm@ Go Bar
The Awesomelies – The awesome duo of Ian Rickert (bass) and Becky Lovell (keys) sing silly, irreverent pop songs that are also awesome.
The Horror The Horror – Band from Stockholm, Sweden with a classic sound influenced by ’77 punk and new wave.
Steven Trimmer – Acoustic psych-folk.
Controlled Storms – Experimental indie-rock trio from Philadelphia blending elements of ambient, shoegaze and progressive music.
Damon Moon & The Whispering Drifters – This band from “the hills of Georgia” mixes guitars, bass and drums to make ’70s-sounding psychedelic folk rock.
FF Green – This trippy local band mixes electronica and hip-hop beats.
Tumbleweed Stampede – Adventurous and energetic dance-jam-folk sextet play party music with folksy and surf touches.
Woodfangs – Grungy, lo-fi psychedelic pop.
DJ Baby Pandas – Genre goes out the window tonight as former Flagpole music editor Chris Hassiotis selects a wide-ranging array of gleeful dance favorites and obscurities, from garage rock to funk to pop plus some surprise favorites.
DJ Mahogany – Freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves.
The K-Macks – Danceable, high-energy country-fried punk rock for fans of acts like The Avett Bros.
Yo Soybean – Local “party-folk” trio featuring upbeat, sing-a-long numbers with guests on guitar, banjo, mandolin, violin and more. For fans of Bright Eyes and the like
DJ Dan Geller (Gold Party, The Agenda) and a rotating cast spin late-night glam rock, new wave, punk and Britpop
Queen of Athens’ drag scene Sasha presents an evening of not-so-subtle gynocentric camp hosted by performers Clitoris Jackson and Vulva Jenkins
$3
Finisher – Heavy sludge metal from Massachusetts akin to Isis or Neurosis.
Rat Babies – Local trio Rat Babies plays hit-you-in-the-gut post-dirt metalcore
Unplanned Pregnancies – Politically minded band featuring members of metal/punk acts Damnesia, Social Awareness, Orchestra of Broken Toys and Jesus Christler
10pm
- The Border Lions
- The Carson McCullers
- Hurricane Fighter Plane
- Night Nurses
myspace.com/gobar
10 p.m. $5. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
American Cheeseburger
Athens four-piece that boasts former members of No!, Divorce and Carrie Nations, delivering rapid-fire, loud and aggressive old-school thrash rock. Fronted by Jeff Rapier (ex-The Dumps).
Full Blown A.I.D.S.
The guys in American Cheesebuger tackle a set of Flipper covers.
Necro Hippies
Punk/hardcore band from New Orleans.
Small Bones
Featuring former members of This Sacres Me.
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Los Meesfits
The music of The Misfits done in Spanish/Cuban salsa style.
The Fuzzlers
No Babies
Roman Gabriel Todd’s Beast Rising Up Out to the Sea
Wolfcharge
Music Starts at 9pm
A PostWar Drama
She Bears
Trunk Druids
The Visitations
Come join us for 4 energetic indie-folk acts tonight starting at 9pm at GO BAR
10pm
Cars Can Be Blue,
Fletcher C Johnson,
Poppets,
Sweet Sixteen,
Trashcans
10pm – myspace.com/gobar
Go Bar
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Aunt Dracula
This Philadelphia trio plays hypnotic, psychedelic folk.
Gun Party
New local band featuring members of Fashion Knee High.
Timmy Tumble
Tim Schreiber (Dark Meat, The Lickity-Splits) howls over pre-recorded beats, literally tumbling across the floor, enraptured by his garage-rock lust.
Howl Ye – An eclectic whirlwind of folk and screaming noise rock.
Sea of Dogs – Songwriter and banjo-picker Emily Armond leads this endearing folk group with disarming honesty, candid lyrics and warm harmonies.
Werewolves – Local band featuring quirky lo-fi rock with bright, bouncy flourishes, unique instrumentation and emotive lyrics.
9–11 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Drag Show
With DJ Immuzikation on the decks.
11 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Immuzikation
Celebrated local DJ Alfredo Lapuz, Jr. mashes up high-energy electro and rock. Starts spinning after the drag show!
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Hosted by karaoke fanatic John “Dr. Fred” Bowers, every Thursday.
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
The Fuzzlers
Goofy punk with a highly interactive live show.
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
American Cheeseburger
Athens four-piece that boasts former members of No!, Divorce and Carrie Nations, delivering rapid-fire, loud and aggressive old-school thrash rock. Fronted by Jeff Rapier (ex-The Dumps).
Damnesia
Local band playing intense, demonic hardcore fronted by a female vocalist. Mistress Dislexi can scream with the best of them, her ferocity adding weight to the band’s political leanings.
Mutilation Rites
Menancing Brooklyn-based black metal/grind conjuring images of human darkness and infernal entities.
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Los Meesfits
The music of The Misfits done in Spanish/Cuban salsa style.
We Landed on the Moon
Catchy, danceable rock fronted by female vocals and driven by synth.
Nuclear Spring – local rock band
Matt Kurz 100 – Matt Kurz One performing with special guests.
Dirty Mind – Prince covers
DJ Mahogany
Immuzikation and Twin Powers, Creepy, The Interns, Engineering, Easter Island
Dusty Lightswitch – Quirky, high-energy local band featuring blues-influenced rock punctuated by dueling trumpets.
Hyena – Upbeat pop rock with a neo-folk tendency.
Mans Trash – Local DIY promoter and mutli-instrumentalist Mercer West fronts this new project featuring improvisation, controlled chaos and a muted pop spirit.
Steven Trimmer – Local musician plays acoustic psych-folk.
9:00pm
+21………FREE
18-20……$3
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Lucas Kwong
Singer-songwriter playing a blend of folk, spirituals, and rock and roll inspired by faith and travels abroad.
All City Cannonballers – Southern punk rock comprised of drummer Dereck Olivera (Manray), bassist Charlie Estes (Ham1, Dark Meat) and J.S. Dillard (Honey) on vocals and guitar.
Oryx and Crake – Indie rock that mixes in elements of psych pop, electronica and R&B. Recommended for fans of Sufjan Stevens, Bon Iver and Arcade Fire.
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Diet Rock Star
The local trio combines the powers of Craig Lieske (Garbage Island), Eric Harris (Ham1, Olivia Tremor Control) and Jeff Rieter (Baghouse, Count) to create improvised jazz featuring dub and tape loops.
Subliminator
Atlantan experimental psych-rock madness that wants to control your mind and chew your soul. “Prepare to be sublimated.”
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
DJ Mahogany
Freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves. Dance party begins after the live music.
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
The Border Lions
Rock and roll trio that plays ’70s-inspired songs, with styles ranging from beachy to bluesy.
Madeline
Bell-voiced local songwriter Madeline Adams plays endearing songs of smalltown loves, hopes and other assorted torments and joys.
White Widow
Female-fronted bluesy rock comparable to PJ Harvey, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Stevie Nicks.
Ambular – Pop punk influenced by Alkaline Trio, Jawbreaker and Gin Blossoms.
Grape Soda – Lewis brothers Ryan and Mat team up to create soulful, spaced-out pop songs buried in lush reverb.
Prepare to dance and sweat with these two DJs running the show playing everything from rock, electronica, & new wave. 10pm free
Party City – electronica/dub/techno
Flight Risk – electronica/dub/techno
Gun Party – new local band
Benjamin Papillon – solo acoustic set
Pretty Bird – http://www.myspace.com/prettybirdsounds
10 p.m. FREE! http://www.myspace.com/gobar
The Agenda
In-your-face punk rock ensemble featuring a high-energy show that’s both reckless and wildly entertaining.
Matt Kurz One
One-man rock machine Matt Kurz literally plays drums, keyboard, guitar and bass, by himself, all at the same time. Expect a mix of garage-rock stomps and bluesy crooning.
Twin Powers and Immuzikation
Joining powers for one big dance night featuring indie rock, electro, pop and more.
9 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Immuzikation
Celebrated local DJ Alfredo Lapuz, Jr. mashes up high-energy electro and rock. Dance party follows the live music.
The Fuzzlers
Goof punk with a highly interactive live show.
Prizzy Prizzy Please
Sound varies between energized hardcore punk to ’70s avant-garde/funk fusion with melodic pop.
Spokesmen
Rock band from Carbondale, IL.
Wolfcharge
Thrash!
10 p.m. FREE! http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Hosted by karaoke fanatic John “Dr. Fred” Bowers, every Thursday.
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
The District Attorneys
Poppy Americana influenced by acts like Bruce Springsteen, Fleetwood Mac and The Replacements.
KC Quilty
Alternative grunge reminiscent of ’90s rock radio.
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Itchy Hearts
Americana with minimalist instrumentation and heartfelt lyrics.
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
The Orkids
Local electropop group guaranteed to get you dancing.
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Immuzikation
Celebrated local DJ Alfredo Lapuz, Jr. mashes up high-energy electro and rock.
Twin Powers
DJ Dan Geller (Gold Party, The Agenda) and a rotating cast of partners: Winston Parker (ATEM), Tom Hedger (owner of Go Bar) spin top-40/hip-hop mixed with indie, synthpop, new wave and Britpop.
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
The K-Macks
Danceable, high-energy country-fried punk rock for fans of acts like The Avett Bros.
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
DJ Mahogany
Freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves.
Every thursday 10pm!
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
DJ Javier
Member of Dream Scene plays bubblegum, synth and timeless cuts.
DJ William Kennedy
Member of Reptar plays hip-hop and hot African beats.
10:30 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Immuzikation
Celebrated local DJ Alfredo Lapuz, Jr. mashes up high-energy electro and rock. There will also be a drag show as part of tonight’s entertainment!
American Cheeseburger
Athens four-piece that boasts former members of No!, Divorce and Carrie Nations, delivering rapid-fire, loud and aggressive old-school thrash rock. Jeff Rapier (The Dumps) recently joined as the new singer.
Savagist
Athens band featuring fine folks from punk/metal bands 300 Cobras, Hot Breath and The Dumps.
Worlds
This grindcore quartet from Florida features members of Assuck and Asshole Parade.
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
DJ Mahogany
Freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves.
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Beloved Binge
Two-piece indie pop band with a garage aesthetic.
Black Balloon
Somber, experimental folk from local transient Christopher Rabbit.
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Hosted by karaoke fanatic John “Dr. Fred” Bowers, every Thursday.
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Twin Powers
DJ Dan Geller (Gold Party, The Agenda) and a rotating cast of partners: Winston Parker (ATEM), Tom Hedger (owner of Go Bar) spin top-40/hip-hop mixed with indie, synthpop, new wave and Britpop.
12 a.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
DJ Mahogany
Freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves. Dance party starts at midnight.
10 p.m. FREE! http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Cloak and Dagger Dating Service
Local six-piece ensemble plays loud and loose straight-ahead rock with dueling male/female vocals.
Thieves Market
Local alternative rock band.
Xavii
Moody, dark, progressive rock from Macon, GA.
DJ Graverobbers
Winston Parker spins high-energy electronic, dance and rock music. Dance party begins at midnight.
11 p.m. FREE! http://www.myspace.com/gobar
“Dr. Fred’s Karaoke”
Hosted by karaoke fanatic John “Dr. Fred” Bowers, every Thursday.
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Brutal Cloth
Featuring Mercer West and his cousin in from out of town to play “d-beat punk.”
DJ Mahogany
Freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves. Dance party starts at midnight.
Muchos Gracias
Mercer West and David Specht play lead guitar and bass guitar, respectively. Drum/singing tryouts to those willing, tonight and perpetually!
Trunk Druids
Will Donaldson, Adam Bewley and John Richardson play effects-laden, dreamy noise rock.
9 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Brave Combo
This Grammy-winning eclectic mix of Latin, rock, pop guarantees a rollicking night of revelry. Playing two sets!
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Latix Mix
Hot, hot, hot dance party with lots of grooves from South America.
DJ Mahogany
Tonight Mahogany is teaming with with DJ Klaus for a Space Odyssey Adventure dance party!
Don’t miss these two HIGH-ENERGY DJs crank out tunes on the dance floor tonight – 10pm FREE
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Coco Rico
This local post-rock trio performs over experimental samples and beats.
Pretty Bird
Lo-fi psych and experimental tunes.
Wowser Bowser
Blissed out bittersweet synth pop.
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Austin Sisk
Worship leader who plays primarily in church service environments, but occasionally travels out to spread messages of Christianity.
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Nuclear Spring
This local rock band plays a sleazy, freaky mix of glam and folk, drawing from T Rex and The Kinks.
The Plague
One of the original Athens punk bands formed in the ’80s, The Plague was revitalized in 2005 and continues to tear it up with dark, angular rock.
Twin Powers
DJ Dan Geller (Gold Party, The Agenda) and a rotating cast of partners: Winston Parker (ATEM), Tom Hedger (owner of Go Bar) and Eddie Russell (of Farm 255) spin top-40/hip-hop mixed with indie, synthpop, new wave and Britpop.
Wild Harem
Lo-fi ’60s inspired psych-pop from Austin.
8:30 p.m. FREE! http://www.myspace.com/gobar
The Extraordinary Contraceptions
Atlanta band that combines a rock and roll aesthetic and a steampunk DIY ethic to produce its own quirky, guitar-driven vision of the retro-future.
Witness the Apotheosis
Athens-based New Wave-Industrial two piece. Heavy and rapid electronic dance beats fused with Depeche Mode-esque vocals and dark, moving cello.
8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840
Karaoke
Karaoke! Every Thursday with The Singing Cowboy.
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Arturo in Letto
Backup guitarist and brother of local artist Allison Weiss, AJ Weiss shows off his solo chops under the name Arturo in Letto, singing mostly sweet, melodic songs written in Italy about his time abroad. CD release show!
Ben Rouse
Local acoustic songwriter.
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Dana Falconberry
Formerly of Peter and the Wolf, Falconberry plays sweet, gorgeous folk songs backed by Gina Dvorak on drums/banjo and Lauren McMurray on keys.
Giant Lion
This low-key experimental band from Atlanta strips the psychedelic aspects of Beat Happening and the Pixies down to somber vocals and almost no instrumentation.
Nuclear Spring
This local rock band plays a sleazy, freaky mix of glam and folk, drawing from T Rex and The Kinks.
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
The Humms
Local act plays what’s been described as “Happy Hippie Horror Rock.” Imagine the sunny side of ’60s garage rock tainted lyrically by a quirky flirtation with evil.
Teen Anger
Slightly reverberated garage rock from Toronto.
Workout Dance Party! 10 p.m. FREE! http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Cookies & Creme
DJs Mahogany and Big Gray team up for a workout dance party, playing all kinds of excercise-themed goodies: The Jane Fonda Workout, “Physical” by Olivia Newton John… anything that has to do with pumping up and getting fit!
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Yo Soy Bean
Nicholas Mallis and Ryan Sedwick sing melodic, emotional acoustic numbers influenced by acts like Bright Eyes.
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
DigDog
Jacksonville-based trio with songs ranging from psychedelic pop to heavy and progressive rock.
The Shut Ups
Led by Don Condescending and Ben Spraker, The Shut Ups produce sounds reminiscent of The Joe Jackson Band, The Paul Collins Beat and The Brains.
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
A PostWar Drama
Local act plays folk-rock with an occasional Eastern European bent. Dramatic tales of loss and hardship are mixed with driving, upbeat stomps.
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Shallow Palace
Riff-heavy, bluesy rock and roll with sheer punk-rock energy.
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Dan the Juggler
Having recently formed among students who met through the Music Business Program, this band is known for getting crowds hyped with covers.
Peter Pancakes
Upbeat songs via acoustic guitar, upright bass and Rhodes piano.
Tumbleweed Stampede
9–11:30 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Latin Mix
Featuring members from Peru, Mexico, Cuba, Dominican Republic for the best Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata, and Merenge tunes.
10 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Yo Soy Bean
Nicholas Mallis and Ryan Sedwick sing melodic, emotional acoustic numbers influenced by acts like Bright Eyes.
9–11 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Beloved Binge
Two piece indie pop band with a garage aesthetic.
Black Balloon
Somber, experimental folk from local transient Christopher Rabbit.
9–11 p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
The Squalls
Bob Hay & the Jolly Beggars play acoustic, folkified versions of songs made popular by their former band: early-’80s Athens dance gang Squalls.
10 p.m. $5-7 (suggested donation). http://www.myspace.com/gobar
Aa
Spastic Brooklyn band utilizing synths, electronics and a ton of drums.
Screens
Members of The Fugue, The Apes and Medications.
Trunk Druids
Will Donaldson, Adam Bewley and John Richardson play effects-laden, dreamy noise rock.
10p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
THE BEARS OF BLUE RIVER
Peaceful, charismatic indie-pop with saccharine vocals and a bit of a country-folk twang.
CASPER & THE COOKIES
Increasingly experimental but always rooted in pop sensibilities, this act presents a danceable mix of quirky fun driven by keyboard and guitar.
9p.m. $5. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
A POSTWAR DRAMA
Local act plays folk-rock with an occasional Eastern European bent. Dramatic tales of loss and hardship are mixed with driving, upbeat stomps.
BROKEN BITS
Local songwriter Aaron Gentry has released two albums of Magnetic Fields-y pop. songs – morose, charming and quirky.
DUSTY LIGHTSWITCH
Described as “one of the most exciting live bands in town” by Flagpole’s Gordon Lamb.
ZAKA
Local singer-songwriter Kate Powell plays guitar and piano and loves Bowie.
9p.m. http://www.myspace.com/gobar
EXCALIBRAH
Boastingly tongue-in-cheek, Je Suis France member D.J. Hammond performs hip-hop with an experimental, almost psychedelic slant. His n ew album, ExcaliBrah ’09, is chock full of songs about hanging out with Robocop, “sippin ‘dranks,” and other fun, jokey topics.
URBN TRBN
DJ Shil Patel selects subcontinental dance from golden-age Bollywood blowouts. Tonight’s sets will feature classic Bollywood dance songs, New Jack Swing, ’80s and ’90s hip-hop and “anything else fun.” Spinning before and after Excalibrah’s set.