A story on The Whigs in the (Boulder) Colorado Daily. They played there Thursday night.
The (Vancouver) Province has an interview with Mike Mills. R.E.M. plays there tonight.
A show review of Dark Meat and Quiet Hooves in the St. Louis Riverfront Times.
The Augusta Metro Spirit has a review of Jason Beckham’s new CD, “Union Park and Magnolia Street.”
Despite being rock stars in their native land, releasing No. 1 albums and selling out stadiums, Irish band Bell X1 (playing Saturday at the Melting Point) is still virtually unknown in the United States. That’s fine with lead singer Paul Noonan. After having so much success in Ireland, Noonan says, “I’d sort of feel empty” if the band was big everywhere. “It’s like the old cliché, we’re enjoying the journey.” In 2005, the band’s third album, “Flock,” hit number one on the Irish charts and was eventually certified quadruple platinum. The album’s success led to a sold-out show at The Pointe Theatre in Dublin, which was filmed for a live CD and DVD, “Tour de Flock.” Read the full story…
THIS WEEKEND IN THE CLUBS: Who’s playing where this weekend in Athens, featuring a song from Ham1.
Lefty Williams
9 p.m., Allens Bar and Grill
Jason “Lefty” Williams, left, earned his moniker through hard work and determination. Although he was born without a right hand, Williams taught himself to play guitar and graduated from the Atlanta Institute of Music with honors. Although he’s been in heavy metal and grunge bands, his current style is a mixture of jazz, blues and rock. On Friday, Williams will perform a solo acoustic show that is free and open to all ages. - Trisha Klein
Dexter Romweber Duo, Miwa Gemini
9 p.m., 40 Watt
Romweber, formerly of Flat Duo Jets, was featured in the 1987 documentary “Athens, GA: Inside Out,” while rocking out with the Rev. Howard Finster. Cited as a major influence by Jack White of The White Stripes, Romweber is joined by his sister, Sara, for the Dexter Romweber Duo, which plays a mix of rockabilly and classic R&B. Miwa Gemini combines acoustic, indie rock with The Brothers Grimm. - Trisha Klein
Big Eyed Beans From Venus, The Seventh Ring of Saturn
10 p.m., Caledonia Lounge
Local band Big Eyed Beans From Venus plays Captain Beefhart and The Magic Band covers. Atlanta’s The Seventh Ring of Saturn plays intergalactic, psychedelic rock. Admission is $6 to $7. - Trisha Klein
Friday:
• 40 Watt: Dexter Romweber Duo, Miwa Gemini, Guitar Bomb, Ham1.
• Alibi: John Martin and Southern Drive.
• Allen’s: Lefty Williams.
• Caledonia: Big-Eyed Beans from Venus, Seventh Ring of Saturn, Zombie Puppet Show.
• Farm 255: Josh Roberts Band.
• Flicker: Dust Congress, Sleepy Horses.
• Foxz: The Johnny Ozone Band.
• Melting Point: Strawberry Flats.
• Mercury Lounge: The Peabodies.
• Rye Bar: Adam Payne Band, Brad Downs, Chris Moore.
• Tasty World: Days of Hysteria, October Frequency, Sephirias.
• Wild Wing Cafe: Wormsloew.
Saturday:
• 40 Watt: Carla LeFever & the Rays, Rollin’ Home.
• Alibi: Joe Pitts Band.
• Allen’s: Jazzchronic.
• Caledonia: The Cotton Jones Basket Ride, Nero and the Burning Violins.
• Farm 255: The Bearfoot Hookers.
• Flicker: Chop Chop, The Mary Sigalis Variety Show.
• Go Bar: Lightning Bugs, Resident Patient.
• Little Kings: Dusty Lightswitch, Faraday Rage, Hot Pink Money Shot, Christopher Henderson.
• Melting Point: Bell X1, Brooke Waggoner.
• Rye Bar: Live Well.
• Tasty World: Don Chambers, Dave Marr.
• Wild Wing Cafe: The Tangents.
