Purists scorn his slick, easy-going approach and silky vocals, but Moore has placed more Robert Johnson songs in Buckhead living rooms than anyone since the Rolling Stones. KEB' MO', CATIE CURTIS - Can anyone explain what this perfectly cozy Variety Playhouse billing is doing at the expansive Chastain? Me neither, but suave Kevin Moore, aka Keb' Mo', has the voice, the smile and the songs to bring his smooth, bluesy pop to the Chastain masses who wouldn't be caught dead in a raggedy blues dive. The first installment will feature the bands Metroscene and Lotustarr. HIGH COOL - Sponsored by online music zine, this is the first of a proposed series of "High Cool" parties that will feature up-and-coming local acts. Embrace the beehive, engage in the props and be fancied by their wild three-part harmony as they croon with camp and color. GIRLFRIENDS - Three women obsessed with everything retro perform a night of '50s and '60s covers such as "Postman," "My Boyfriend's Back," "Be My Baby" and other classics. Another local, Rob Mallard, opens with country ballads. Studio Central (Chen)ĭQE, FOREVER, ROB MALLARD - Two local acts working on new releases for the eclectic/eccentric hometown indie label Old Gold preview songs from their new records tonight. Catch him before the party at the Wherehouse on Peachtree, then come experience his notorious raw energy and dance the night away. Cox's ability to coax partiers onto the dance floor blares in the form of a hectic sort of house music, with rough beats influenced by tribal rhythms created on three turntables. Roxy (Smith)ĬARL COX - Hailed as "the greatest DJ in the world," the Manchester, England, native headlines Liquid Groove's Liquified Planet party in support of his new live mix album on the Moonshine label. Lifting heavily from Matthew Sweet and Paul Westerberg on his album, Searcy's live show is instantly forgettable. Featuring a big-Mouthed call to arms, the tireless roots-rockers will energize even those dulled into a deep sleep by opener Peter Searcy. Tabernacle (Horowitz)ĬOWBOY MOUTH, PETER SEARCY - Cowboy Mouth are back in Atlanta from the Big Easy and Fred LeBlanc and the boys will rock you or they just won't leave the building. Where's the Thompson Twins when you need 'em? Probably on tour with Culture Club. The now thirtysomething faithful will Wang Chung the night away, oblivious to everything but the singalong choruses and cheesy stage get-ups. What we don't know is how many, if any, of the original geezers trying to relive the glory of their long gone 15 minutes of synth-pop fame are still on board pumping out the few hits they had. Well if pouffy, '80s dyed hair-metal bands of the Poison variety can make a millennial comeback, why not pouffy, '80s dyed hair new wave bands? Their songs are far better, nobody's straining to fit into their black leather pants and (hopefully) there are no interminable drum solos to endure. Cotton Club (Smith)ĬLUB '80S TOUR - Featuring Wang Chung, A Flock of Seagulls, Missing Persons and Gene Loves Jezebel. Her new album, while still simmering in her "Mother, Mother" rage, is a focused and impressive collection of tunes from the violinist-turned-rocker. Tracy Bonham is still fighting the good fight to be noticed in the post-Alanis angry young woman world. The 'Wheel's ferris ride of fame and failure seems to be on the upswing lately with a new album and continued support from college radio. Lakewood Amphitheatre (Kelly)ĬATHERINE WHEEL, TRACY BONHAM - One of the original string of "shoegazers," the Catherine Wheel distanced themselves from the pack by adding a strong pop sense to the trademark lazy delivery often common in the genre. BILL SABINE BENEFIT SHOW - See Earshot, p.
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