Archive for July 9th, 2008

Stewart & Winfield release seventh album

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

Stewart and Winfield

Nearly 20 years after their initial performance in Athens, it’s safe to say that the days of heavy touring are over for the “y’all-ternative” duo Stewart & Winfield. “These days, we’re more interested in the quality of gigs over the quantity,” says Stewart Marshall, who with Winfield Smith has logged untold miles performing thousands of concerts in Southeastern college towns, as well as in the ski towns of Colorado, since 1999. “We’ve had some incredible gigs over the last five years.” Read the full story…

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Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

Kaitlin Jones, Coy King, The Starter Kits
8:30 p.m. Flicker Theatre and Bar

Kaitlin Jones is a local singer-songwriter who often plays with her band, The County Fair. A member of local folk band Timber, Coy King, who plays the upright bass and piano, will perform a solo show. Led by Mikey Dwyer, The Starter Kits play rock music. Motormouth and the Soft-Spoken Band will also perform.

Hot Pink Money Shot, Vialka
10 p.m., 40 Watt

Not surprisingly, Hot Pink Money Shot plays testosterone-fueled rock that is loud and hard. Vialka is the French duo of Marylise Frecheville and Eric Boros. They describe themselves as a “turbo folk micro-orchestra.” Admission is $5 to $7.

Jason Beckham, Spencer Frye, Christopher Henderson
10 p.m., Caledonia Lounge

Local singer-songwriters Beckham, Frye and Henderson used to host The Committee of Vigilance together once a week at Little Kings. Tonight, they’ll reunite for an evening of earnest, local music. Admission is $6 to $7. - Trisha Klein

In the Clubs: 07-09-08

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

40 Watt: Dusty Lightswitch, Handsome Sweater, Hot Pink Money Shot, Vialka.
Caledonia: Jason Beckham, Christopher Henderson, Pet Volcano.
Flicker: Kaitlin Jones, Coy King, Motormouth & the Soft-Spoken Band, The Starter Kits.
Go Bar: Hologram, Palms, Witches.
Melting Point: Blue Rhythm Band.
Rye Bar: Alec Wooden.
Tasty World: The Theater Fire, Thunderchief.