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AthFest 2010 Master Schedule • 5:00 p.m. Film: The Doors: When You’re Strange (Ciné) Tickets: $9 or $5 with AthFest wristband. See p. 25.

• 9:00 p.m. First Annual LaughFest Comedy Showcase(New Earth Music Hall) featuring TJ Young and the comic stylings of Patton Smith, Dan Weeks, Chris Patton and more. Tickets: $10 or $5 with AthFest wristband. See p. 5.

• 7:00 & 9:30 p.m. Film: AthFest Music Video Show (Ciné) A compilation of music videos in competition for the Flagpole Award for Best Music Video and the AthFest Audience Choice Award.

Tickets: $5 or FREE with AthFest wristband. See p. 24.

• 9:30 p.m. Film: The Runaways (Ciné) Tickets: $9 or $5 with AthFest wristband. See p. 25.

Thursday, June 24 • 5:00 p.m. Film: The Doors: When You’re Strange (Ciné) Tickets: $9 or $5 with AthFest wristband. See p. 25.

• 7:00 p.m. Film: Of Montreal: Family Nouveau (Ciné) Tickets: $10 or $5 with AthFest wristband. See p. 24.

• 8:00 p.m. 2010 Flagpole Athens Music Awards Show (Morton Theatre) Doors at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $4 with AthFest wristband; $7 advance, $9 door without wristband. See p. 15.

• 8:30 p.m. Film: Shorts Program (Ciné) Short films by Athens filmmakers: Tickets: $5 or FREE w/AthFest wristband.

See p. 24.

• 9:30 p.m. Film: The Runaways (Ciné) Tickets: $9 or $5 with AthFest wristband. See p. 25.

• 10:00 p.m. AthFest Kickoff Party Hosted by New West Records, Team Clermont and Aquarium Drunkard (40 Watt) with Ponderosa, Futurebirds, Roadside Graves and a dance party with Immuzikation. Tickets: $2 or FREE w/ AthFest wristband.

Friday, June 25 • 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Artists’ Market (Hull Street Stage Area) FREE. See p. 17.

• 7:00 p.m. Films: Vic Chesnutt Celebration and Speed Racer: Welcome to the World of Vic Chesnutt (Ciné) Tickets: $10 or $5 w/AthFest wristband. See p. 24.

• 9:30 p.m. Film: The Runaways (Ciné) Tickets: $9 or $5 with AthFest wristband. See p. 25.

• 10:00 p.m. Film: Of Montreal: Family Nouveau (Ciné)Tickets: $10 or $5 with AthFest wristband. See p. 24.

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Wednesday, June 23

• 12:00 a.m. Film: Pushin’ Up Daisies (Ciné) Tickets: $5 or FREE with AthFest wristband. See p. 24.

AthFest Lumpkin St. Stage (All Ages) 5:20 p.m. Boo Ray and the

Bad Beat Kings 6:20 p.m. Ken Will Morton Band 7:20 p.m. Stewart & Winfield Band 8:20 p.m. David Dondero 9:20 p.m. Packway Handle Band AthFest Pulaski St. Stage (All Ages) 5:00 p.m. Allison Weiss & the

Way She Likes It 6:00 p.m. The Gold Party 7:00 p.m. Reptar 8:00 p.m. Spring Tigers 9:00 p.m. Modern Skirts 283 Bar (21 & up) 10:30 p.m. Chad Speeder 12:00 a.m. Union Broadcast 40 Watt Club (18 & up) 10:00 p.m. ‘Powers 11:00 p.m. Bambara 12:00 a.m. Pride Parade 1:00 a.m. Cinemechanica Caledonia Lounge (18 & up) 9:00 p.m. The Ginger Envelope 10:00 p.m. The Shut-Ups 11:00 p.m. The Arcs 12:00 a.m. Night Moves Gold 1:00 a.m. Lona Ciné BarCafé (All Ages) 10:00 p.m. Tunabunny 11:00 p.m. Flash to Bang Time 12:00 a.m. Titans of Filth 1:00 a.m. Cars Can Be Blue Farm 255 (18 & up) 10:00 p.m. Mans Trash 11:00 p.m. Bubbly Mommy Gun 12:00 a.m. Quiet Hooves 1:00 a.m. Lord Scrummage Flicker Theatre & Bar (21 & up) 10:00 p.m. Thayer Sarrano 11:00 p.m. Major Love Event 12:00 a.m. Hope for Agoldensummer

1:00 a.m. Efren The Globe (21 & up) 10:00 p.m. Breathlanes 12:00 a.m. Whisper Kiss Go Bar (21 & up) 9:00 p.m. Easter Island 10:00 p.m. Creepy 11:00 p.m. Ramone 12:00 a.m. Engineering 1:00 a.m. Immuzikation and

Twin Powers Last Call (21 & up) 10:00 p.m. Free Lunch 11:00 p.m. Bodega Roja 12:00 a.m. Tent City 1:00 a.m. Lefty Hathaway Band Little Kings Shuffle Club (21 & up) 10:00 p.m. Justin Evans and the

Chinatown Diaries 11:00 p.m. Workingman’s Union 12:00 a.m. Moses Gunn 1:00 a.m. Timber The Melting Point (18 & up) BMI presents 10:00 p.m. Hightide Blues 11:00 p.m. Part Bear 12:00 a.m. Trances Arc New Earth Music Hall (18 & up) 10:00 p.m. Our New Silence 11:00 p.m. LeMaster 12:00 a.m. Party City 1:00 a.m. DJ Winston Parker Rye Bar (21 &up) 10:00 p.m. Bananafish 11:00 p.m. Beauvilles 12:00 a.m. Woodfangs 1:00 a.m. Laissez Funk Tasty World Uptown (18 & up) 10:00 p.m. Teddy and the Bears 11:00 p.m. Save Grand Canyon 12:00 a.m. The Jompson Brothers 1:00 a.m. The District Attorneys The Rialto Room (18 & up) 9:00 p.m. Wilma 10:00 p.m. Amelia Winger-Bearskin

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10:30 p.m. Caroline Aiken 11:15 p.m. Lera Lynn

Saturday, June 26 • 12:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Artists’ Market (Hull Street Stage Area) FREE. See p. 17.

• 12:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. KidsFest (Hull Street, under the KidsFest Tents) FREE. See p. 23.

• 3:00 p.m. Film: Athens, GA: Inside Out (Ciné) Tickets: $5 or FREE w/AthFest wristband. See p. 24.

• 3:15 p.m. Film: The Doors: When You’re Strange (Ciné) Tickets: $9 or $5 with AthFest wristband. See p. 25.

• 4:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m. Wired Dance Music Festival (New Earth Music Hall) Tickets: $10 or $5 with AthFest wristband. Ages 18 & up. See full schedule on p. 21.

• 5:00 p.m. & 12:00 a.m. Film: Pushin’ Up Daisies (Ciné) Tickets: $5 or FREE with AthFest wristband. See p. 24.

• 7:00 p.m. TeenScreen Filmfest (Ciné) Tickets: $5 or FREE with AthFest wristband. See p. 24.

• 8:30 p.m. Film: Shorts Program (Ciné) Short films by Athens filmmakers: Tickets: $5 or FREE w/AthFest wristband.

See p. 24.

• 9:30 p.m. Film: The Runaways (Ciné) Tickets: $9 or $5 with AthFest wristband. See p. 25.

• 11:00 p.m. Film: Horror Shorts Program (Ciné) Short horror films by Athens filmmakers: Tickets: $5 or FREE w/ AthFest wristband. See p. 24.

AthFest Lumpkin St. Stage (All Ages) 12:20 p.m. Kyshona Armstrong 1:20 p.m. Josh Perkins’ Experiment in

Southern Hospitality 2:20 p.m. The Vinyl Strangers 3:20 p.m. The Orkids 4:20 p.m. Timi Conley and

Kite to the Moon 5:20 p.m. Dictatortots 6:20 p.m. Five Eight 7:20 p.m. Hip-Hop Showcase featuring

Dirt Reynolds, Elite Tha Show-

stoppa & The Dukes of DaVille 8:20 p.m. Deaf Judges 9:20 p.m. Valentine and West 9:30 p.m. Bubba Sparxxx 10:00 p.m. DJRX (Lumpkin St. Beer Tent) AthFest Pulaski St. Stage (All Ages) 12:00 p.m. Swamp Funk Quartet 1:00 p.m. Half Dozen Brass Band 2:00 p.m. The Georgia Healers 3:00 p.m. Casper & the Cookies 4:00 p.m. Supercluster 5:00 p.m. Futurebirds 6:00 p.m. The Incredible Sandwich 7:00 p.m. The HEAP 8:00 p.m. Abandon the Earth Mission 9:00 p.m. Perpetual Groove KidsFest Stage (All Ages) p. 23 12:00 p.m. Athens Boys & Girls Club 12:35 p.m. The Bucketman 1:00 p.m. New Revolution Taekwondo

Demonstration 1:45 p.m. 706 2:20 p.m. Sylvia Lee Walker 2:45 p.m. The Bucketman 3:00 p.m. Mr. Clown–Balloon Twisting 3:10 p.m. The Torpideros 3:45 p.m. Shauna Greeson 4:30 p.m. Pam Blanchard & the

Sunny-Side Up Band 283 Bar (21 & up) 10:30 p.m. Sweet Knievel 12:00 a.m. All City Cannonballers 40 Watt Club (18 & up) 10:00 p.m. Holy Liars 11:00 p.m. Gift Horse 12:00 a.m. Venice Is Sinking 1:00 a.m. Dead Confederate Caledonia Lounge (18 & up) 9:00 p.m. Guzik

10:00 p.m. Chrissakes 11:00 p.m. Hot Breath 12:00 a.m. Savagist 1:00 a.m. Music Hates You Ciné Barcafé (All Ages) 10:00 p.m. Werewolves 11:00 p.m. The Agenda 12:00 a.m. Turf War 1:00 a.m. Grape Soda Farm 255 (18 & up) 10:00 p.m. Velveteen Pink 11:00 p.m. Soft Opening 12:00 a.m. Yaal H’ush 1:00 a.m. Noot D’Noot Flicker Theatre & Bar (21 & up) 10:00 p.m. Sea of Dogs 11:00 p.m. Ham1 12:00 a.m. A PostWar Drama 1:00 a.m. Moths The Globe (21 & up) 9:00 p.m. One L 10:00 p.m. Positraxion 12:00 a.m. The Knockouts Go Bar (21 & up) 10:00 p.m. Nuclear Spring 11:00 p.m. Matt Kurz 100 12:00 a.m. Dirty Mind 1:00 a.m. DJ Mahogany Last Call (21 & up) 10:00 p.m. The Woodgrains 11:00 p.m. Charlie Garrett Band 12:00 a.m. The Bearfoot Hookers 1:00 a.m. Levi Lowrey & the

Community House Band Little Kings Shuffle Club (21 & up) 10:00 p.m. Etienne De Rocher 11:00 p.m. Frangipani Mayo

general Info INFORMATION: Visit the AthFest Pulaski St. Stage Information Tent or ask someone in an AthFest staff t-shirt for assistance. Go to www.athfest.com, email info@athfest.com or call 706-548-1973.

RESTROOMS: Portable public restroom facilities are available at both the Pulaski St. Stage (285 W. Washington St.) and the Lumpkin St. Stage (325 N. Lumpkin St.).

MERCHANDISE: AthFest t-shirts, CDs and other items are available at the merchandise booth in the AthFest Pulaski St. Stage area and in the Lumpkin St. Stage Beer Garden.

POLICE: An Athens-Clarke County Police Substation is located at 133 E. Washington St. (one block east of the AthFest Lumpkin St. Stage area). 706-613-3343.

ALCOHOL: Open alcoholic beverages are not allowed outside of the designated areas in the AthFest Beer Gardens located near the Pulaski St. and Lumpkin St. Stages or outside of serving establishments, except in their roped-off “sidewalk café” areas. Please note that the ACC Police set up DUI road blocks last year targeting AthFest attendees.

12:00 a.m. Madeline and the

White Flag Band 1:00 a.m. The Plague The Melting Point (18 & up) 9:00 p.m. Rick Fowler Band 10:00 p.m. Strawberry Flats 11:00 p.m. John Keane and Nathan

Sheppard Present: Deja Vu New Earth Music Hall (18 & up) 4:00 p.m. Wired 2010 Dance Music

Festival (see p. 21)

AthFest Lumpkin St. Stage (All Ages) 12:20 p.m. String Theory 1:20 p.m. The Burning Angels 2:20 p.m. Betsy Franck & the

Bareknuckle Band 3:20 p.m. Gabriel Kelley & the Reins 4:20 p.m. Redneck GReece Deluxe 5:20 p.m. Kaitlin Jones & the County Fair 6:20 p.m. Clay Leverett & Friends 7:20 p.m. Kinchafoonee Cowboys

Nuçi’s Space (All Ages) 9:00 p.m. Lauren Lieu 9:30 p.m. Henry Barbe 10:00 p.m. Connelly Crowe 11:00 p.m. Second Suns Rye Bar (21 & up) 10:00 p.m. TJ Mimbs 11:00 p.m. JUNK 12:00 a.m. Suex Effect 1:00 a.m. JazzChronic Tasty World Uptown (18 & up) 10:00 p.m. Drew Dixon 11:00 p.m. Free Mountain 12:00 a.m. Future 1:00 a.m. The Dumps

Sunday, June 27 • 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Artists’ Market (Hull Street Stage Area) FREE. See p. 17.

• 12:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. KidsFest (Hull Street, under the KidsFest Tents) FREE. See p. 23.

• 3:00 p.m. Film: Athens, GA: Inside Out (Ciné) Tickets: $5 or FREE w/AthFest wristband. See p. 24.

• 3:15 p.m. Film: The Doors: When

SMOKING: Smoking is prohibited inside of all enclosed public places in Athens-Clarke County 24/7, including bars, venues and restaurants. While smoking is permitted outdoors and under the AthFest beer tents, please dispose of your cigarette butts properly.

FIRST AID: Visit the AthFest information booth in the Pulaski St. Stage area for first aid direction or assistance.

PETS: Pets are discouraged from attending AthFest due to the crowds, children, hot surfaces and lack of suitable areas for them. If you bring a pet, please dispose of its waste properly. All pets must be leashed.

PARKING: Municipal Parking is available in the three downtown parking decks (entrances on College Avenue, Hancock Avenue and beside the Classic Center on Thomas St.) and at street-side metered parking.

Times for fee collections and fees vary. Meters are free on Sundays. Prestige Parking operates private lots close to the stages, artists and vendors. Daily parking: $5. Check the Prestige Parking website at www.prestigeparkingathens.com.

RECYCLING/COMPOSTING: AthFest encourages you to recycle and compost as many items as possible. ACC Recycling Division has recycling/composting tents by both AthFest Beer Gardens and has placed recycling

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You’re Strange (Ciné) Tickets: $9 or $5 with AthFest wristband. See p. 25.

• 4:00 p.m. TeenScreen Filmfest encore screening (Ciné) Tickets: $5 or FREE with AthFest wristband. See p. 24.

• 5:00 p.m. Films: Vic Chesnutt Celebration and Speed Racer: Welcome to the World of Vic Chesnutt (Ciné) Tickets: $10 or $5 w/AthFest wristband.

See p. 24.

• 7:30 p.m. Film: Not Since You (Ciné) Tickets: $9 or $5 w/AthFest wristband.

See p. 24.

AthFest Pulaski St. Stage (All Ages) 12:00 p.m. Kinky Waikiki 1:00 p.m. Lullwater 2:00 p.m. The Athens Band 3:00 p.m. The Rattlers 4:00 p.m. Michael Guthrie Band 5:00 p.m. David Barbe & the Quick Hooks 6:00 p.m. Holly Golightly & the Brokeoffs 7:00 p.m. Cracker KidsFest Stage (All Ages) p. 23 12:00 p.m. Camp Amped 1:15 p.m. Lizzy Reece 1:50 p.m. Lauren Allen 2:25 p.m. Alex Teich 3:00 p.m. Boone Hood 3:45 p.m. Sara O’Brien &

the HoneyBabes 4:30 p.m. Pam Blanchard Solo

and compost containers throughout the AthFest Outdoor Stage Area.

Wristband Info Wristbands provide free access to all venues participating in the Club Crawl on Friday and Saturday nights.

(Subject to age and capacity restrictions). Wristbands also include discounted admission to the Wired Dance Music Festival, LaughFest Comedy Showcase, the 2010 Flagpole Athens Music Awards Show and Ciné AthFest films. Wristbands are not required for activities in the AthFest Outdoor Stages area. Wristbands are $15 in advance through Thursday, June 24 and $20 on Friday and Saturday and at club entrances. Wristbands are available online through the AthFest website (www.athfest.com) or in person at the Athens Welcome Center (280 E. Dougherty St.), Ciné (234 W. Hancock Ave.), Musician’s Warehouse Showcase (150 Crane Dr.), SchoolKids Records (264 E. Clayton St.) and Wuxtry Records (197 E. Clayton St.). Wristbands are on sale during AthFest at the Flagpole Athens Music Awards on Thursday, June 24, at the AthFest merchandise booths near both the Pulaski and Lumpkin Stages and at participating Club Crawl venues.

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AthFest 2010 Performer Listings Thursday 24 The Flagpole Athens Music Awards Show 12th Annual Show is a night filled with award presentations, comedy and live performances by Athens, Reptar, Elite Tha Showstoppa, Los Meesfits, A Postwar Drama and Circulatory System. See p. 15.

(8 p.m., The Morton Theatre) Futurebirds Local folk-rock collective with a tattered, raspy edge.

(10 p.m., Athfest Kickoff Party, 40 Watt Club) Immuzikation Celebrated local DJ Alfredo Lapuz, Jr. mashes up high-energy electro and rock.

Dance party follows the live music.

(1 a.m., Athfest Kickoff Party, 40 Watt Club) Ponderosa Local quartet fronted

by Kalen Nash (ex-Gabriel Young) blasts through fiery classic rock, working some pedal steel into the mix and drawing heavily from blues-influenced Texas rock. (12 a.m., Athfest Kickoff Party, 40 Watt Club) Roadside Graves Jersey based Americana act with a distinctly Southern feel. (11 p.m., Athfest Kickoff Party, 40 Watt Club)

Friday 25 ‘Powers Four guitarists and one drummer, set up in the corners of the venue for the full, quadrophonic rock experience. Amazing.

(10 p.m., 40 Watt Club) Caroline Aiken Renowned acoustic folk artist Caroline Aiken shared the stage with The Indigo Girls for some time. Her soulful voice purrs and growls the blues over bright finger-picking. (10:30 p.m., The Rialto Room) Allison Weiss & the Way She Likes It Local DIY pop princess who has famously built up a dedicated following using social media and online promotion. She plays

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acoustic guitar and sings endearing, honest tunes. Once a solo performer, she is now backed by a full band. (5 p.m., AthFest Pulaski St. Stage) The Arcs Having solidified their place in the Athens music scene, The Arcs bring years of collective rock and roll experience to the table. (11 p.m., Caledonia Lounge) Bambara Local power trio that draws from both the atmospherics of bands like Slowdive and the ferocity of bands like Fugazi with mind-melting volume. (11 p.m., 40 Watt Club) Bananafish Indie Western swing band from Orlando that sounds like the Fleet Foxes in a John Wayne movie. (10 p.m., Rye Bar) Beauvilles Good old-fashioned, guitar-driven rock and roll. (11 p.m., Rye Bar) Bodega Roja Instrumental sextet at the crossroads of jam and technical math-fused prog rock. (11 p.m., Last Call) Boo Ray & The Bad Beat Kings Soulful Southern rock with a bit of outlaw country twang, solid blues riffs and a lot of heart. Boo Ray’s latest, Bad News Travels Fast has been traveling up the Top-40 Americana charts. (5:20 p.m., AthFest Lumpkin St. Stage) Breathlanes Led by guitarist/ composer John Miley, Breathlanes features atmospheric, organic tones built around guitar, drums and stand-up bass. (10 p.m., The Globe) Bubbly Mommy Gun Local experimental pop band that belts out raucous, psychedelic tunes. (11 p.m., Farm 255) Cars Can Be Blue Quirky and sometimes naughty local duo that sounds like “Sarah Silverman fronting Dressy Bessy: bubblegum pop with raunchy, satirical lyrics.”

(1 a.m., Ciné Barcafé) Cinemechanica This intensely voluminous local quartet is the aggro math-rock indie outfit that doesn’t know it’s a metal band. Or perhaps

vice versa. (1 a.m., 40 Watt Club) Creepy These five local ladies weave haunting harmonies and vitriolic cries over lush psychedelic sounds. (10 p.m., Go Bar) The District Attorneys Local band plays summery Americana was a breezy, reverb-drenched aesthetic. (1 a.m., Tasty World Uptown) David Dondero All-American troubadour David Dondero hails from Wilmington, NC. His gift for combining rich storytelling with memorable melodies has been compared to artists like Townes Van Zandt. (8:20 p.m., AthFest Lumpkin St. Stage) Easter Island Self-described as Pedro the Lion meets Stars without the female vocalist. (9 p.m., Go Bar) Efren Athens local indie-folksters along the lines of Iron and Wine and Bonnie Prince Bill. Tonight the band celebrates the release of its new EP, Always Been a Bleeder. (1 a.m., Flicker Theatre & Bar) Engineering Reunion show! After four years or more spread across the country, the trio reunites in its birthplace to rev up new wave and post-punk-inspired dance pop, taking cues from Joy Division, The Police and Gang of Four. (12 a.m., Go Bar) Flash to Bang Time Local new wave group finds a marriage between fun and somber. The sound reminscent of “early Blondie meets Bush Tetras mixed with Buzzcocks with a dash of Beatles and a thimble of the Mothers of Invention.”

(11 p.m., Ciné Barcafé) Free Lunch Dynamic jazz-oriented jam band with lots of funky slap bass, saxophone and fun singalong melodies. (10 p.m., Last Call) The Ginger Envelope Slow-rolling countryish pop marked by breezy melodies. (9 p.m., Caledonia Lounge) The Gold Party Danceable new wave and synth-driven glam. (6

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p.m., AthFest Pulaski St. Stage) Hightide Blues This Auburn-based modern Southern rock band delivers acoustic and electric guitars backed by a hard-hitting rhythm section. (10 p.m., The Melting Point) Hope for Agoldensummer Charming and highly praised local neo-folk band delivers the thriftstore gospel featuring the captivating vocal harmonies of the Campbell sisters. (12 a.m., Flicker Theatre & Bar) Immuzikation and Twin Powers Two of Athens’ favorite DJs join forces for a late-night dance party that will featuring everything from electronica to Britpop. (1 a.m., Go Bar) The Jompson Brothers Big, classic rock licks from Nashville with even bigger, powerful Southern pipes for a sound that lands between Skynyrd and AC/DC. (12 a.m., Tasty World) Justin Evans and the Chinatown Diaries Local photographer/musician who plays acoustic country and James Taylor-esque, American-style folk with a hearty, throaty delivery. (10 p.m., Little Kings Shuffle Club) Ken Will Morton Band Athens’ own Ken Will Morton has been strumming and singing for over 20 years. With his gritty, soulful rasp, Morton leads a high-energy rootsy rock and roll band with pop flair.

(6:20 p.m., AthFest Lumpkin St. Stage) Laissez Funk Local group plays funk-jam fusion plus a variety of covers. (1 a.m., Rye Bar) Lefty Hathaway Band Local singer-songwriter Lefty Hathaway plays rock and roll soul with turbulent piano jams reminiscent of the late, great Lowell George and fellow Tulsan JJ Cale. (1 a.m., Last Call) LeMaster Celebrated local songsmith and producer Andy LeMaster returns to the stage! Fans of his work with Now Its Overhead will

First Annual

LaughFest at AthFest!

Hosted by Athens’ own TJ Young

A seamless amalgam of laid-back and energetic vibes, TJ Young and his light-hearted absurdities continue to impress audiences nationwide.

TJ is the creator of MunDanish (formerly Loft Comedy), Athens’ longest running standup series. His standup performances have earned him awards at both the Aspen Rooftop Comedy Festival and the Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival. Currently, TJ can be seen performing to sold-out crowds as a founding member of the acclaimed “Beards of Comedy” tour (Rooftop Comedy TJ Young Records/2009).

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NEW EARTH MUSIC HALL 227 West Dougherty Street Wednesday, June 23, 9 p.m.–12 a.m.

Tickets: $10, $5 w/AthFest wristband Ages 18 and up

The showcase also features: Patton Smith (Chattanooga’s Funniest Human contest winner) Dan Weeks (Atlanta Stands Up award winner) Chris Patton (creator of the Low-Down Comedy Showcase in Athens) Josh Harris J.A. Anderson Paul Gallois Robert Hayes Tammy Imig

not be dissapointed, as his new material is just as finely crafted, featuring dreamy, intricate indierock melodies. (11 p.m., New Earth Music Hall) Lona Gutsy, mid-tempo rock meets soulful country. (1 a.m., Caledonia Lounge) Lord Scrummage Experimental electro-pop with danceable beats.

(1 a.m., Farm 255) Lera Lynn The frontwoman behind Birds & Wire has a rich, velvety voice seeped in soul and can

croon jazz, pop or roots rock with equal prowess. (11:15 p.m., The Rialto Room) Major Love Event Naming Radiohead, Joni Mitchell and Eryka Badu as influences, this new pop duo features upbeat piano and vocal arrangements. (11 p.m., Flicker Theatre & Bar) Mans Trash Local DIY promoter and mutli-instrumentalist Mercer West fronts this new project featuring improvisation, controlled chaos and a muted pop spirit. (10

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p.m., Farm 255) Modern Skirts For more information on tonight’s headlining act, see p. 7. (9 p.m., AthFest Pulaski St. Stage) Moses Gunn Featuring members of the recently dismantled local Americana act The Corduroy Road, this new group plays old country and rock with explosive energy.

(12 a.m., Little Kings Shuffle Club) Night Moves Gold Adrian Finch (ex-Masters of the Hemisphere, Elf Power) heads up this new Atlanta-based five-piece, bringing his atmospheric, head-trip rock to a mellower place, taking a soulful cue from Hall & Oates and The Doobie Brothers. (12 a.m., Caledonia Lounge) Our New Silence A local experimental world music project and performance involving reinterpretations of traditional Indonesian music. (10 p.m., New Earth Music Hall) Packway Handle Band For more information on tonight’s headlining act, see p. 9. (9:20 p.m., AthFest Lumpkin St. Stage) Part Bear Local songwriter Gray Griggs fronts this classic-rockleaning band whose live shows feature unbridled enthusiasm and fun. (11 p.m., The Melting Point) Party City Local DJ duo that gets the dance party started with highenergy, electronic-fueled originals.

(12 a.m., New Earth Music Hall) Pride Parade Local hard rockers play a blistering mix of punk, grunge, stoner metal and blues.

(12 a.m., 40 Watt Club) Quiet Hooves High-energy, idiosyncratic pop music that’s loose and full of fun. (12 a.m., Farm 255) Ramone One-man rock machine Matt Kurz literally plays drums, keyboard, guitar and bass, by himself, all at the same time. Tonight’s set features all Ramones covers!

(11 p.m., Go Bar) Reptar Perhaps Athens’ most buzzworthy band of the moment, Reptar plays highly danceable, angular rock punctuated by electronics with a nod towards Talking Heads and Animal Collective. (7

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p.m., AthFest Pulaski St. Stage) Thayer Sarrano Local singersongwriter and multi-instrumentalist with lovely, airy vocals singing dark, gentle melodies over guitar while backed by lap steel, bass and drums. (10 p.m., Flicker Theatre & Bar) Save Grand Canyon Emotional and dynamic, this tenderfoot local band plays what it calls “organic alt-rock.” (11 p.m., Tasty World Uptown) The Shut-Ups The Shut-Ups produce sounds reminiscent of The Joe Jackson Band, The Paul Collins Beat and The Brains. (10 p.m., Caledonia Lounge) Chad Speeder AKA Chad Evans— this artist is the creative driving force and voice behind Hank Vegas. Playing Southern, country rock. (10:30 p.m., 283 Bar) Spring Tigers Led by British expat Kris Barrat, this Athens-based band offers angular, edgy pop and an energetic live show. Recommended for fans of Blur or XTC. (8 p.m., AthFest Pulaski St. Stage) Stewart & Winfield Band These Savannah natives play a style of Americana that’s “too country for rock and roll and too rock and roll for country.” (7:20 p.m., AthFest Lumpkin St. Stage) Teddy and the Bears Alternative rock with clear vocals and melodic riffs. (10 p.m., Tasty World) Tent City This local four-piece fuses elements of jazz, funk, blues and world music. (12 a.m., Last Call) Timber Frontman Daniel Aaron serves up his brand of hangover country rock. His lyric-focused arrangements are often nestled within minimalist instrumentation.

(1 a.m., Little Kings Shuffle Club) Titans of Filth This local band combines droll Southern voices with easy-rolling, efficient and uncomplicated indie-pop rock about the ups and downs of young love.

(12 a.m., Ciné Barcafé) Trances Arc Highly polished, tight, alt-rock quartet currently based in Atlanta, but featuring several UGA alums. (12 a.m., The Melting Point) Tunabunny Experimental local act

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Modern Skirts PULASKI STREET STAGE Friday, June 25, 9 p.m.

FREE Formed in 2004, Modern Skirts is an indie-pop band that pairs vocal harmonies with quirky lyrics and modern piano with rock instrumentation.

Modern Skirts emerged from the Athens, GA music scene with its debut album, Catalogue of Generous Men, which was met with critical praise and national recognition, landing on Paste magazine’s “Best of 2005” list. Energetic live shows and plenty of onstage charisma helped the band to gain popularity and sell out the legendary 40 Watt Club several times. The group also makes regular appearances at Chapel Hill’s Cat’s Cradle and New York City’s Mercury Lounge. Modern Skirts also traveled to the UK for a second time on a two-week tour and opened for hometown heroes R.E.M. in Amsterdam.

The Skirts’ sophomore album, All of Us in Our Night, has songs that are both infectiously catchy and immediately relatable. Their latest EP, Happy 81, is set for digital release on July 6. Limited-edition CDR copies wil be for sale at the AthFest show!

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featuring hazy and warped experimental psychedelia. Dual female guitarist/vocalists are backed by synthesized percussion and a wall of noise. (10 p.m., Ciné Barcafé) Union Broadcast New band featuring seasoned local musicians Daniel Ray (The Jack Burton), Coy King (Timber), Dan Bollinger, Kyle Gann (Timber) and Forrest Leffer (Dark Meat). (12 a.m., 283 Bar) Whisper Kiss Local acoustic project featuring multi-instrumentalist Michael Wegner (Abbey Road LIVE!, Fuzzy Sprouts, Sunny-Side Up Band) and Shelley Olin (DubConscious, Grogus). (12 a.m., The Globe) Wilma Featuring Bobby Lee Rod-

gers, this local songwriter performs jazz and originals. (9 p.m., The Rialto Room) Amelia Winger-Bearskin This sweet-voiced singer doubles as a performance artist who specializes in multi-media and digital video.

(10 p.m., The Rialto Room) DJ Winston Parker AKA DJ Graverobbers, Winston spins dance and rock music featuring his own unique mixes and mash-ups. (1 a.m., New Earth Music Hall) Woodfangs Local songwriter John Woodfin Harry plays grungy, lo-fi psychedelic pop. (12 a.m., Rye Bar) Workingman’s Union Combining gospel grooves and old-time

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Appalachia-tinged melodies with charming lyrics. (11 p.m., Little Kings Shuffle Club)

Saturday 26 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. (12 a.m., Flicker Theatre & Bar) Abandon the Earth Mission Ambient and lush atmospherics, featuring the tender vocals of Josh McKay (ex-Macha) and eclectic instrumentation that includes vibraphone, hammered dulcimer and electronic beats. (AthFest 8 p.m., AthFest Pulaski St. Stage) The Agenda In-your-face punk rock ensemble that features an energetic show that’s both reckless and wildly entertaining. (11 p.m., Ciné Barcafé) All City Cannonballers Local songwriter J.S. Dillard fronts ACC, formerly known as Honey. If you’re into swell classic rock like Creedence, The Faces, T. Rex, the Stones and Tom Petty, you’ll find a lot to like here. (12 a.m., 283 Bar) Kyshona Armstrong After working as a music therapist in a prison system and terminal hospital, Armstrong learned how to best express herself through music performance. Her music is soulful, passionate and honest. (12:20 p.m., Lumpkin Street Stage) Henry Barbe The next generation of local rockers! The son of Athens musicians and acclaimed producer David Barbe, Henry takes center stage with a set of originals. He made his live solo debut back in May of ‘09. (9:30 p.m., Nuçi’s Space) The Bearfoot Hookers Country honky-tonk band that appropriately lists “Johnny Cash, Jim Beam, Willie Nelson and Jack Daniel’s” as influences. (12 a.m., Last Call) Bubba Sparxxx For more information on tonight’s outdoor headlining act, see p. 12. (9:30 p.m., AthFest Lumpkin St. Stage) Casper & the Cookies Increas-

ingly experimental but always rooted in pop sensibilities, this local act presents a danceable mix of quirky fun driven by keyboard and guitar. Expect a particularly colorful live show, often accented by fake eyelashes. (3 p.m., AthFest Pulaski St. Stage) Charlie Garrett Band Local guys Charlie Garrett (vocals, guitar), Jay Rodgers (bass), Andrew Hammer (drums) and Matt “Pistol” Stoessel (pedal steel) play country-tinged Southern rock. (11 p.m., Last Call) Chrissakes Whether you like your punk with psychedelic guitar solos or with more aggressive guitar riffs, this band offers the perfect mix of both. (10 p.m., Caledonia Lounge) Connelly Crowe This young musician plays original folk rock. (10 p.m., Nuçi’s Space) Etienne De Rocher Would-be physicist drops out of school and migrates from San Francisco to play acoustic funk-rock in Athens.

You can’t make this stuff up. (10 p.m., Little Kings Shuffle Club) Dead Confederate With its moody, dark weaving of Southern rock and grunge, Dead Confederate is quickly ascending in popularity across the nation and beyond. (1 a.m., 40 Watt Club) Deaf Judges High-energy local hip-hop crew that draws from modern underground rap as well as a classic New York hip-hop style. (8:20 p.m., AthFest Lumpkin St. Stage) Dictatortots These longtime Athenian chaos cultivators stomp about and trash the night with their beery post-grunge grooves. (5:20 p.m., AthFest Lumpkin St. Stage) Dirty Mind Members of experimental indie pop bands Quiet Hooves and The Dream Scene cover Prince’s Dirty Mind album in its entirety. (12 a.m., Go Bar) Drew Dixon Local musician who plays blues licks with a lot of soul.

(10 p.m., Tasty World) DJ Mahogany Freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves. (1 a.m., Go Bar) DJRX Spinning in the Lumpkin

Packway Handle Band PULASKI STREET STAGE Friday, June 25, 9:20 p.m.

FREE Formed in 2001, during a “peculiar spell” in which there were five or six bluegrass bands competing with the usual indie/rock/punk scene of Athens, Packway Handle Band emerged at the forefront simply by doing what it does best: playing an energetic blend of bluegrass and Americana with its own flair and sense of humor.

Packway Handle Band found national acclaim soon after its inception, winning the Telluride Bluegrass competition in both 2002 and 2003 and taking second place in 2004. The band’s debut album, Chaff Harvest, was produced with money won from a local Battle of the Bands. The group’s eclectic style of alt-bluegrass continues to win over a plethora of listeners, including bluegrass traditionalists and those who never listen to bluegrass—hence Packway’s reputation as the bluegrass band for people who don’t like bluegrass music.

Packway’s latest release, What Are We Gonna Do Now?, continues in the tradition of creative and witty songwriting, opening with “Walking Disaster,” in which one vocalist sings: “I’m an accident that stopped waiting to happen.” The band utilizes its many talented vocalists with tight, three- and four-part vocal harmonies around two adjacent condenser mics. Although Packway uses the banjo, fiddle and mandolin in its songs, this isn’t your traditional bluegrass band.

St. beer tent! DJ-remixer Brian Gonzalez delivers original mixes of mainly current pop with forays into rock, old school, country and electronica. (10 p.m., AthFest Lumpkin St. Stage) The Dumps With four veterans of the local punk scene at the helm,

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ous rock and roll that’s not too complicated but overwhelmingly satisfying. (6:20 p.m., AthFest Lumpkin St. Stage) Frangipani Mayo This bands sound ranges from snarky postpunk to Johnny Cash-inspired tirades sung with Suzanne Vegaesque inflections. (11 p.m., Little Kings Shuffle Club) Free Mountain New local rock supergroup featuring guitarist Kevin Sweeney (Hayride), vocalist Jared Hasmuk (Dictatortots), bassist Bryan Howard (The HEAP) and drummer Mark Brill (Hayride). Playing straight-up, loud rock and roll!

(11 p.m., Tasty World Uptown) Future Five-piece band from D.C. that combines bluesy rock and hip-hop with socially conscious lyrics and a deep groove. (12 a.m., Tasty World Uptown) Futurebirds Local folk-rock collective with a tattered, raspy edge.

(5 p.m., AthFest Pulaski St. Stage) The Georgia Healers Athens’ premier blues band for over 20 years. (2 p.m., AthFest Pulaski St. Stage) Gift Horse Swirling reverb and dark psychedelic textures pervade this local band’s alternative rock edge that’s equal parts shoegaze and Sonic Youth. (11 p.m., 40 Watt Club) Grape Soda Lewis brothers Ryan and Mat team up to create soulful, spaced-out pop songs buried in lush reverb. (1 a.m., Ciné Barcafé) Guzik Southern rock meets death metal. (9 p.m., Caledonia Lounge)

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Half Dozen Brass Band This classic Louisiana-style brass band gets the crowd all riled up with loads of horns and a percussive frenzy. (1 p.m., AthFest Pulaski St. Stage) Ham1 A breezy take on straightahead ‘60s garage rock, brightened by swoon-worthy harmonies and keen pop sensibilities. (11 p.m., Flicker Theatre & Bar) The HEAP Funky local indie-soul band based here in Athens with a killer horn section and fronted by Bryan Howard’s low, bass growl. (7 p.m., AthFest Pulaski St. Stage) Hip-Hop Showcase Featuring Elite Tha Showstoppa, Dukes of DaVille, and Dirt Reynolds. (7:20 p.m., AthFest Lumpkin St. Stage) Holy Liars This local four-piece tends towards blue-collar rock, not unlike more polished early Uncle Tupelo or the cow-punkier moments of Social Distortion. (10 p.m., 40 Watt Club) Hot Breath Thrash trio featuring members of experimental local acts Garbage Island and S.V.A. (11 p.m., Caledonia Lounge) The Incredible Sandwich Athens-based instrumental jam band with some tropical leanings.

(AthFest 6 p.m., AthFest Pulaski St. Stage) JazzChronic Local five-piece explores freaky, funky, psychedelic fusion jazz while incorporating rock, R&B, heavy beats and more into the stew. (1 a.m., Rye Bar) John Keane and Nathan Sheppard Present: Deja Vu A tribute

to Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.

(11 p.m., The Melting Point) Josh Perkins’ Experiment in Southern Hospitality Longtime local songwriter Josh Perkins leads his group through original country, folk and Americana sounds. (1:20 p.m., AthFest Lumpkin St. Stage) JUNK Local musician Patrick Atwater’s funk project. (11 p.m., Rye Bar) The Knockouts This local group of all-star musicians plays original tunes that pack all the punch of punk rock with diverse, worldly melodies that draw on polka, bluegrass, Cajun and Irish folk music.

(12 a.m., The Globe) Levi Lowrey & the Community House Band Whiskey-soaked Dacula-dweller Levi Lowrey and his band churn out bluesy electric stomps, harmonica-wailing ballads and fiddle-bouncing campfire country in roughly equal parts, highlighted by honeysuckle harmonies. (1 a.m., Last Call) Lauren Leiu Young vocalist and former School of Rock member. (9 p.m., Nuçi’s Space) Madeline and the White Flag Band Joined by her backing band featuring Jason Trahan (guitar), Jacob Morris (bass) and Jim Wilson (drums), Madeline Adams is a prized local songwriter, poignant storyteller and enchanting singer. Recommend for fans of Joni Mitchell. (12 a.m., Little Kings Shuffle Club) Matt Kurz 100 Matt Kurz One performing with special guests.

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(11 p.m., Go Bar) TJ Mimbs Joined by members of Futurebirds and District Attorneys, Mimbs will be playing material off of his solo EP which features a mix of Americana sounds and alternative pop. (10 p.m., Rye Bar) Moths Featuring Jacob Morris of Ham1, Moths plays a mostly acoustic sort of ‘70s folk-rock with a pop sensibility and an inevitable psychedelic tinge. (1 a.m., Flicker Theatre & Bar) Music Hates You High-energy and higher volume, Music Hates You plays a dirty kind of punk metal. There’s red clay under the fingernails of this fist raised against authority. (1 a.m., Caledonia Lounge) Noot D’Noot Ten-piece Atlanta ensemble that offers freaky, fun funk doused in psychedelia. (1 a.m., Farm 255) Nuclear Spring This local rock band plays sleazy, freaky psychedelic garage rock with glam swagger. (10 p.m., Go Bar) One L Afro-Cuban-inspired music that blends rock, funk and soul with clave patterns and electric guitar. Featuring Afro-Cuban percussion, a searing horn section and authentic Cuban instruments.

(9 p.m., The Globe) The Orkids Polished local electropop group with alternating male/female vocals and superhooky refrains. (3:20 p.m., AthFest Lumpkin St. Stage) Perpetual Groove This group has been stirring crowds into a

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PULASKI STREET STAGE Saturday, June 26, 9 p.m.

FREE Perpetual Groove is a progressive rock/jam band that originated in Savannah in 2001. Even before relocating permanently to Athens in 2007, the band had considered the historic Georgia Theatre for its home venue.

As a celebrated international touring act, Perpetual Groove has built a strong reputation for its live performances, which pair the band’s intense, experimental music with retina-blinding light shows. The band’s unique aesthetic and funky blend of jazz-rock, neopsychedelia and trance electronica have captured audiences and catapulted the group to fame.

PGroove spends about half of every year on the road and has performed at the country’s top music festivals, including a slot at Bonnaroo in front of 20,000 music fans.

GLO G aNsignificant P0 1156 sonic R2.indd The band’s latest release, Heal, represents departure for the group, marked by the addition of new keyboardist John At i t r DE R ofEPerpetual T: Hruby. “We wanted to… expand the elements Groove that A ok/K rby AM says Hruby. fans are accustomed to, with a new sense of vigor,” Heal also marks the first time the band has recorded in Athens under the direction A P OVAL: of David Barbe.

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frenzy around the Southeast with its exciting jams and spirited cover tunes. See box on this page. (9 p.m., AthFest Pulaski St. Stage) 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. (1 a.m., Little Kings Shuffle Club) Positraxion Featuring fingerpicked electric guitars, this new local band draws on the classic rock sounds of bands like Dire Straits.

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Rick Fowler Band Local guitarist specializing in a classic sort of British blues rock. (9 p.m., The Melting Point) Savagist Athens metal band featuring fine folks from punk/metal bands 300 Cobras, Hot Breath and The Dumps. (12 a.m., Caledonia Lounge) Sea of Dogs Songwriter and banjo-picker Emily Armond leads this endearing folk group with disarming honesty, candid lyrics and warm harmonies. (10 p.m., Flicker Theatre & Bar)

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Second Suns New band featuring Camp Amped alumni and winners of the RamJam! (11 p.m., Nuçi’s Space) Soft Opening Hard-hitting psychrock from Asheville, NC. (11 p.m., Farm 255) Strawberry Flats A heavy dose of psychedelia, covering classic songs from the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. (10 p.m., The Melting Point) Suex Effect Alternative/progressive rock featuring a fusion of funk, reggae, metal and blues with plenty of harmonies and improvisation. (12 a.m., Rye Bar)

Supercluster More of a collective than a band, this local group features all-stars from such bands as Pylon, Casper & the Cookies, Olivia Tremor Control, Deerhunter and more! The band’s sound is as diverse as its lineup, with elements of psychedelic experimentation and angular rock. (4 p.m., AthFest Pulaski St. Stage) Swamp Funk Quartet Atlantabased band specializing in a funky blend of classic blues, New Orleans boogie, and the organ and guitar sound of Memphis soul. (12 p.m., AthFest Pulaski St. Stage)

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Bubba Sparxxx epitomizes the victory of a rapper moving out of the Dirty South and into the land of stardom. Raised in the backwoods of a rural country town 65 miles southwest of Atlanta, Sparxxx was a sheltered youth but was soon turned on to rap through a neighbor’s mixtapes. With early influences including ‘90s West Coast gangsta rap such as Eazy-E and N.W.A. and pioneers of Georgia hip-hop such as Outkast and Goodie Mob, Sparxxx quickly began writing rhymes that sparked an interest with industry professionals, from So So Def to Interscope Records.

His biggest hits include “Ms. New Booty,” featuring The Ying Yang Twins, “Back in the Mud,” which was used as ESPN’s “College Gameday” theme song, “Ugly” with Timbaland, and Archie Eversole’s “We Ready,” which was popularized at sports events. In addition to his music career, Sparxxx has participated in a number of television productions, including a guest performance on MTV’s “My Super Sweet Sixteen,” a mentoring role on MTV’s “Celebrity Rap Superstar” and a collaboration with the “Girls Gone Wild” team detailing the life of a rap star.

Performing a short opening set for Bubba Sparxxx will be Athens’ own Valentine & West, featuring the upbeat rhymes of Tommy Valentine and the sweet, pop-oriented melodies of songstress Laura West.

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regional talent currently active in the electronic music scene. The lineup includes 20 DJs, among them DJ RX, Andy Redrum, Triz, Mayhem and more. See p. 21.

(4 p.m.–2 a.m., New Earth Music Hall) The Woodgrains Local band that plays a blend of funk, rock and soul featuring three vocalists and charismatic harmonies. (10 p.m., Last Call) Yaal H’ush Local hard psych band featuring members of Dark Meat, Chrissakes and Part Bear making noise on guitar, keys and oscillator.

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Sweet Knievel New local experimental rock band incorporates elements of jazz, twang and soul.

The group features songwriter Jonathan Brill, Jerry Hendelberg (of Dubconscious), Michael Gavrielides and Eric Cosby. (10:30 p.m., 283 Bar) Timi Conley and Kite to the Moon Kite to the Moon, fronted

by Timi Conley, is a stimulating live show featuring jubilant, rowdy pop music accompanied by spontaneous video mixing. Conley will also be performing a selection of material from his quirky, debut solo record! (4:20 p.m., AthFest Lumpkin St. Stage) Turf War This band takes the lo-fi aesthetic of the Black Lips and turns it into something more than just another sound-alike. (12 a.m., Ciné Barcafé) Valentine and West Local rapper Tommy Valentine is joined by Laura West whose sweet, melodic vocals add a glossy pop sheen.

(9:20 p.m., AthFest Lumpkin St. Stage) Velveteen Pink This matchingoutfit-clad quartet of funksters (including DJ Alfredo of Immuzikation) plays electro-based, grooveladen, upbeat stuff in the Prince, Stevie Wonder and Jamiroquai style. (10 p.m., Farm 255) Venice Is Sinking With boy/girl vocals, a cinematic jangle and a sweeping, emotional punch courtesy of a viola, Venice Is Sinking’s piano-based torch songs burn bright. The new live album, Sand & Lines, recorded at the Georgia Theatre, is out now. (12 a.m., 40 Watt Club) The Vinyl Strangers Timelessly charming classic-sounding pop rock reminiscent of early Beatles and Byrds. (2:20 p.m., AthFest Lumpkin St. Stage) Werewolves Local band featuring quirky lo-fi rock with bright, bouncy flourishes, unique instrumentation and emotive lyrics. (10 p.m., Ciné Barcafé) Wired 2010 Dance Music Festival Now in its 9th year, the Wired Dance Music Festival in Athens is a showcase of local and

Sunday 27 The Athens Band Young local rockers ranging in age from 1115, with classic rock influences. (2 p.m., AthFest Pulaski St. Stage) Betsy Franck & the Bareknuckle Band Soulful, brassy Southern rock and country songs rooted in tradition, but with a modern sensibility. (2:20 p.m., AthFest Lumpkin St. Stage) Clay Leverett & Friends One of this town’s finest country frontmen, Leverett has a new band featuring members of The Chasers. (6:20 p.m., AthFest Lumpkin St. Stage) Cracker For more information on tonight’s outdoor headlining act, see box on this page. (7 p.m., AthFest Pulaski St. Stage) David Barbe & the Quick Hooks Local recording artist of Chase Park Transduction with his all-star lineup including John Neff (Drive-By Truckers), Kyle Spence (Harvey Milk), Frank McDonnell and Jon Mills. (5 p.m., AthFest Pulaski St. Stage) The Burning Angels Local act that plays Americana soul featuring guitar, dobro, fiddle and banjo.

(1:20 p.m., Lumpkin Street Stage) Gabriel Kelley & the Reins Alternative folk quartet that blends the honesty and simplicity of country music with the intimacy and earnestness of contemporary folk to create a timeless sound.

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Cracker PULASKI STREET STAGE Sunday, June 27, 7 p.m.

FREE David Lowery (singer) and Johnny Hickman (lead guitarist) formed Cracker after the disbandment of Lowery’s previous band, Camper Van Beethoven. The group now includes new members Frank Funaro, drummer, and bassist Sal Maida. Beginning as an alternative rock band in 1991, Cracker quickly signed a recording contract to release its selftitled debut with Virgin Records. The group is perhaps best known for its platinum-selling album Kerosene Hat, which features hit songs “Low,” “Euro-Trash Girl” and “Get Off This.”

With influences ranging from punk to alt-country and psychedelia to folk, Cracker has produced over a dozen very diverse albums over the past two decades, with three going gold. The group’s most recent release, Sunrise in the Land of Milk and Honey, was recorded by local producer/engineer David Barbe and includes appearances by John Doe (X), Patterson Hood (Drive-By Truckers) and Adam Duritz (Counting Crows). The new album takes on a unique edge, incorporating decades of influences into its sound with bits of surfy guitar, swampy folk-Americana riffs and a power-pop-punk aesthetic.

The Jayhawks. (3:20 p.m., AthFest Lumpkin St. Stage) Holly Golightly & the Brokeoffs A recent Georgia transplant from England, the always charming Holly (ex-Thee Headcoatees) teams up with Texas collaborator Lawyer Dave to play original lo-fi roots numbers that draw from country, blues, folk and rock. (6 p.m., AthFest Pulaski St. Stage) Kaitlin Jones & the County Fair Local folk guitarist/vocalist

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Kaitlin Jones’ five-piece electric band performs a set of Americanatinged country originals. (5:20 p.m., AthFest Lumpkin St. Stage) Kinchafoonee Cowboys For more information on tonight’s headlining act, see p. 14. (7:20 p.m., AthFest Lumpkin St. Stage) Kinky Waikiki Playing modern arrangements of traditional Hawaiian music, with a little Western swing thrown into the mix. (12 p.m., Pulaski Street Stage)

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Kinchafoonee Cowboys LUMPKIN STREET STAGE Sunday, June 27, 7:20 p.m.

FREE The Kinchafoonee Cowboys adopted their name from the Kinchafoonee Creek, a tributary of the Flint River flowing through Lee County and Albany, the area in which the members grew up and still reside. Soon after coming together in 1991, the band’s popularity rose in Athens as several members attended college in town. In fact, the group’s debut record, Sowega, was recorded here in Athens at the Saturn Recording Studio.

Bandmembers Chris Scarborough, Glen Tennyson, Chad McGrath, Keith Comartie, Jason Fuller and Shane Cannon each contribute a unique quality to the band’s overall sound. Rather than playing tears-in- beers songs, the band prefers to perform foot-stomping classic country tunes, sure to make listeners dance.

The Kinchafoonee Cowboys have a strong history in Athens and every release seems to strengthen the bond between them and the Classic City. Need proof? Just check out the band’s 2005 release, Cowboy Ways: Live at the Georgia Theatre, or head to Sanford Stadium where the band’s anthem “Sic ‘Em Dawgs,” released as a single in 2001, is still proudly played during home football games.

Lullwater This local rock band offers high energy and solid melodies that pull from both alternative music and acoustic folk. (1 p.m., AthFest Pulaski St. Stage) Michael Guthrie Band For nearly 40 years, Athenian Michael Guthrie (also of The ‘60s and Disraeli Gears) and his various bandmates have delved into the world of melodic, jangly British-sounding throwback rock. (4 p.m., AthFest Pulaski St. Stage) The Rattlers Athens’ own energetic Southern rockers with a guitardriven sound and an exciting show

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that often features surprise special guests. (3 p.m., AthFest Pulaski St. Stage) Redneck GReece Deluxe Greg Reece (AKA Redneck GReece) performs a set of his honky-tonkin’ country tunes. (4:20 p.m., AthFest Lumpkin St. Stage) String Theory Amazing bluegrass act influenced by such diverse artists as Bill Monroe, Del McCoury Band, Townes VanZandt, Thom Hervey, Steve Earle, Talking Heads, Emmylou Harris, Old Crow Medicine Show and more. (12:20 p.m., AthFest Lumpkin St. Stage)

Flagpole Athens Music Awards THE MORTON THEATRE 195 West Washington St. Thursday, June 24, 8 p.m. (doors open 7:30 p.m.)

Tickets: $4 w/AthFest wristband, $7 advance, $9 door without wristband

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Kicking off AthFest’s weekend of live music for the 12th year in a row is the Flagpole Athens Music Awards. Back in April, Flagpole magazine, Athens’ alternative newsweekly, put together a crack team of local music aficionados—including journalists, promoters and venues owners—to come up with their nominees across 18 different genres and categories to honor the best in Athens music. As always, the nomination process proved to be both challenging and rewarding as the judges poured over the impressive output and accomplishments from hundreds of Athens acts, from country crooners to punk rockers. Once the top five were selected in each category, Flagpole turned the voting over to its readers.

After weeks of anticipation, the ballots have all been counted, and on Thursday it will finally be time to announce the winners. Also up for grabs will be the award for best music video, which can be voted on during the AthFest FilmFest screening on Wednesday at Ciné.

But the awards are only part of the fun. Every year Flagpole digs down deep into the scene and pulls out a variety of incredible and often underappreciated talent to perform live.

Kicking off the night will be Athens (the band), whose members may not be old enough to vote but are certainly old enough to rock your face off.

Looking to their classic-rock elders for inspiration, Athens shreds through some high-energy power chords, taking cues from acts like AC/DC. Hip-hop powerhouse Elite tha Showstoppa, whose new band, Showtime, is up for Rap Group of the Year, will perform a solo set. Elite is notorious Athens for his commanding live show, and Athens has been blessed to have him back in action so quickly after he suffered a heart attack last November. There is literally nothing that could keep this man from the stage, and his electric energy is inspiring.

And while it might seem unconventional to throw a cover band into the mix, Los Meesfits are anything but a conventional cover band.

In a premise that could only be concocted in Athens, the band takes The Misfits’ songs and transforms them into Spanish-language salsa numbers. You’ll never see anything else like it.

Also on the bill are two polar opposite Upstart contenders. Reptar is possibly the most buzzworthy band of the moment, and the group is proving to be worthy of the hype, blending the angular electro-pop of Talking Heads with the reverb-drenched psychedelic sounds of bands like Animal Collective.

The band’s ravenous fanbase has a reputation all its own, and Reptar’s shows are notoriously

exuberant, smeared with glitter and face paint. On Thursday the band will perform a special strippeddown set as a trio.

On the more organic side of things, the globetrotting sounds of A PostWar Drama split the difference between rootsy Americana and Eastern European balladry, underscoring each song with accordion and violin. With three vocalists, these Upstart nominees offer a new melodic texture with every song, not to mention harmonies that could melt your heart.

And finally, rounding out the list of performing bands is experimentalband nominee Circulatory System, whose triumphant comeback record, Signal Morning, is also nominated for Record of the Year. Circulatory Systems is fronted

by Will Hart (Olivia Tremor Control) and features an allstar cast of Elephant 6 stalwarts in a psychedelic orchestra of woodwinds, strings and guitars.

Your hosts for the evening will be local comedians TJ Young and Chris Patton, with a slew of special guest presenters throughout the evening.

Also of note, returning to the pit will be house band and jazz nominees Kenosha Kid. This show always sells out, so get there early or reserve tickets in advance!

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Juried Artists’ Market More than 50 artists from Georgia and all over the Southeast will exhibit in the 45 booths of the Artists’ Market. Many artists return year after year and are hometown favorites, and we have a great group of talented artists debuting at AthFest this year. Their work encompasses many types of media, including jewelry, woodcarving, photography, ceramics, painting, fabric, sculpture and printmaking. From classical to funky, and from the practical to the serendipitous, their art will amaze and entice you.

The artwork is for sale, as well as for your pleasure and enjoyment. A local panel judges the booths, and more than $1,000 in awards are presented to selected artists. This year’s artists are: Chris “Chub” Hubbard—Mixed Media/ Folk Art Jamie Calkin—Painting Jimmy “Capman” Straehla—Painting/ Folk Art Cathy Dailey—Painting Julie Hardy—Fabric Josh Payne—Photography Ken Turk—Glass John Fesken—Mixed Media

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The Athens, GA Sugarland-Signed

Half Marathon AthFest is bringing another major annual event to Athens this fall.

The Athens, GA Half Marathon will be held on Oct. 23 & 24, 2010 and will serve as a fundraiser for AthFest’s educational programs. Saturday, Oct. 23 is the opening day of the event, which starts with a Health and Fitness Expo from noon to 6 p.m. at the downtown Holiday Inn. The Expo is free and open to the public and will feature exhibits from Half Marathon sponsors and vendors.

The Expo will also be the site of registration and packet pickup for runners and for marathon training sessions held by former Olympian and world-class running instruc-

tor Jeff Galloway. Galloway will also be the featured speaker at a pasta dinner held for the runners beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 at the Holiday Inn. The actual race will begin on the morning of Sunday, Oct. 24, and the 13.1-mile course through the city will highlight the unique charms of Athens, including its historic buildings, vibrant downtown, music and arts scene, and the University of Georgia campus. Registration for this race is $50 on or before July 31 and $60 starting Aug. 1. For more information or to sign up to participate in the inaugural half marathon, go to www. athensgahalf.com.

AthFest’s Mission AthFest, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to educate and engage people via music and arts to enhance the success of local musicians and artists, as well as the success of Athens as a community.

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Gretsch Guitar Auction AthFest AfterSchool, AthFest InSchool and Keys for Kids programs are all funded in part by the donation of Gretsch guitars that are signed by prominent musicians and then auctioned on eBay. Gretsch, based in Savannah, GA, has a foundation which donates guitars decorated by artists or signed by musicians that are then sold to raise funds for music and arts education programs. Because Gretsch CEO Fred Gretsch believes in “enriching lives through participation in music,” the Gretsch Foundation has generously donated another new hollow-body Brian Setzer model Gretsch Nashville guitar to AthFest to sell as a fundraiser for our music education programs.

Over the past two years, Gretsch has donated guitars that have been signed by the members of R.E.M., Widespread Panic and the Drive-By Truckers, and auctioned on eBay during the festival. This year’s Gretsch guitar has been signed by all of the members of Atlanta-based, countrysuperstar band Sugarland and comes complete with a new deluxe case. It

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will be sold on eBay to the highest bidder beginning on June 23, 2010 and ending on June 30, 2010. For more information on this auction, please contact Jeff Montgomery at auction@athfest.com.

Gretsch’s Nashville model guitar was first built in 1954 in collaboration with Chet Atkins and has been offered in many deluxe versions over the years. Information on this and other guitar models is available at www.gretschguitars.com. Current prices on Gretsch Brian Setzer Nashville models start at $4,100.

Gretsch recently celebrated its 125th anniversary as a guitar maker.

AthFest salutes Gretsch on this milestone, and thanks them and Sugarland for their support.

AthFest Education After more than a decade of successful festivals, AthFest, Inc. decided to pursue its mission of music and arts education through outreach efforts in local schools and after-school programs. Through these programs, called AthFest InSchool and AthFest AfterSchool, students are exposed to various genres of music and are able to experience live music and interact with professional musicians.

The outreach efforts began in the spring and summer of 2009 with a partnership between AthFest and the Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services. Musicians performed for students who attended after-school programs in community centers around Athens. Those efforts soon expanded into local middle and elementary school after-school programs in Clarke County and at Putnam County Middle School. The 2009–2010 school year brought about an expansion of programming with even more performances in elementary after-school programs and additional performances during lunch at elementary schools.

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Eleven elementary schools participated in the AthFest AfterSchool program this year. AthFest AfterSchool musicians meet for about an hour with fourth- and fifth-grade students who attend their school’s after-school program. Group size is limited to enable a more interactive experience for both the students and the musician, with most of the groups containing between 10–20 students. The musicians often bring multiple instruments, play music acoustically and interact with the students in-between songs, sharing information about themselves, their instruments, music genre and song inspiration.

Students participate by keeping rhythm, singing and sometimes trying out instruments. There has also been collaboration between musicians and students to write lyrics and create music. One musician describes his experience: “We did a little improvisational songwriting ‘workshop’ and ended up with a tune about a monkey chasing a high-bounce ball through the mall while avoiding screaming kids and security officers. They were completely into it!”

AthFest InSchool began in the 2009–2010 school year and takes place during the school lunch period, which lasts anywhere from two to three hours.

Students get to experience live music as they file into the lunchroom, eat and file out. Musicians (solo or group) expose students to a variety of music, from rock and soul to country and hip-hop, as they perform during the entire lunch period. A unique aspect to this program is the chance for students to experience a follow-up lesson by the musician.

Teachers can choose to have the performer return to the school in the week following the initial show for a more interactive activity during their lunch period. One class who did this collaborated with the returning musician on writing a song about Eleanor Roosevelt. The InSchool program is currently in place in Clarke and Oglethorpe Counties.

AthFest InSchool and AthFest AfterSchool have both started expanding into surrounding counties.

Oglethorpe County Primary School participated in the InSchool program in the spring, and the Oconee County Recreation Department middle school after-school program participated in the AfterSchool program. The AfterSchool program also runs in the summer time, meeting with middle school students in the Oconee Recreation Department’s Teen Extreme Camp and also with students in the YWCO summer girls’ program.

Other types of programming being considered include having musicians work with a consistent group of students incorporating music with other elements, and using music as a motivator for students to improve performance in academic subjects. Plans also include expanding programming into middle schools.

The AthFest educational programs are free to the schools and camps that participate. AthFest compensates the musicians for their time and provides any necessary equipment for the performances.

AthFest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit which raises funds for its educational programs via the AthFest festival in June, the half marathon (whose inaugural event will be Oct. 24), multiple grants including the Grassroots Arts Program Grant and the Athens Area Community Foundation, and the auctioning of guitars donated by the Gretsch Foundation and signed by R.E.M., Widespread Panic, Sugarland and Drive-By Truckers.

Musicians interested in participating in the AthFest educational programs and volunteers interested in connecting local musicians to local schools can contact Jennifer Kumnick at education@ athfest.com.

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AthFest 2010 AthFest Goes Green AthFest is very proud to announce that we are getting “greener!” There are several green initiatives this year, including working even closer with the Athens-Clarke County Recycling Division to reduce the AthFest “wasteline.”

Last year, the ACC Recycling Division collected 1,440 pounds of bottles and cans and 540 pounds of cardboard and mixed paper from AthFest. This year, AthFest organizers want to capture ALL recyclables and will be collecting ALL compost-able materials for the first time. All food scraps and bio-degradable cups, cutlery and containers will be composted. AthFest attendees should look for the ACC Recycling Division Waste-Free Service Stations for all of their recycling and composting needs. AthFest has also required all 2010 vendors to use either recycled or compost-able containers this year.

Another example of a greener festival is that the cups used in both Beer Gardens are made out of corn and are compost-able. These cups have been generously provided to the festival by Leon Farmer and Company, the local Budweiser and Yuengling distributor. The cases for the AthFest CDs that are for sale in the merchandise booth are made from potatoes, and the CD download cards are made entirely of recycled plastic. And last but not least, we have cut the number of diesel generators used this year in half by upgrading existing land power distribution boxes. That means we have a more efficient power supply without the smoke, noise and heat created by generators.

AthFest will continue to make the festival greener in the future with the assistance of partners like Leon Farmer and the ACC Recycling Division, and as green technology improves.

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Compilation CD

Every year since 1998, AthFest has worked with local company Ghostmeat Records to produce a compilation showcasing the amazing musicians who call Athens home.

The AthFest 2010 compilation features 16 bands representing a fine cross-section of high-energy rock, quirky pop, soulful Americana, jam rock and more. Highlights include music from The Whigs, Packway Handle Band, William Tonks, The Orkids, Timber and Modern Skirts. The album is available from select stores, www.athfest. com, www.ghostmeat.com and worldwide via iTunes. It is also available at the AthFest merchandise booth during the festival. Special thanks go to the AthFest 2010 CD sponsors: Flagpole, Magic 102.1 FM, Chase Park Transduction and Oasis Disc Manufacturing. Proceeds from sales benefit AthFest, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to music and arts education.

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Wired 2010: The Athens Dance Music Festival Outside Stage: 4:00 p.m. DJ FF (experimental hip-hop/ glitch/

future soul) 5:00 p.m. Kevin Smith (tech house) 6:00 p.m. Andy Redrum (progressive house) 7:00 p.m. Ployd (dubstep) 8:00 p.m. T8r(tot) (lazer crunk/ dubstep/ glitch) 9:00 p.m. Ideal (nu-disco/ drum & bass) 10:00 p.m. Section 8 (dubstep) 11:00 p.m. D:RC (dubstep/ future garage/ UK funky) 12:00 a.m. Variant (dubstep/ drum and bass) 1:00 a.m. Sorted (electro/ bassline/ dubstep)

NEW EARTH MUSIC HALL 227 West Dougherty Street Saturday, June 26, 4 p.m.–2 a.m.

Tickets: $10, $5 w/AthFest wristband Ages 18 and up Presales available at www.newearthmusichall. com, SchoolKids Records, Blue Girl Boutique and 42 Degrees Dash Productions is proud to present Wired 2010: The Athens Dance Music Festival. Now in its ninth year, Wired is a showcase of local and regional talent currently active in the electronic music scene.

While the annual AthFest celebrations traditionally highlight established and upcoming bands, Wired was conceived as a vehicle for DJs and producers to push their respective genres to the forefront with no artistic restrictions.

Between the 20 acts scheduled to appear this year on two stages, nearly all beat-based dance genres will be represented, from experimental hiphop to electro-house music, dubstep to drum and bass.

Athens is no stranger to the “late-night dance party” phenomenon, but Wired is the only largescale event of its kind to reach out to festival goers

with a day component; the opening acts are scheduled to go on at 4 p.m., with a different act appearing every hour until the closing time of 2 a.m.

The outside area will be covered in case of adverse weather. Activities at the venue will include video game consoles and live painting by local artists. As always, there will be re-entry to the event, allowing patrons to venture downtown to take part in other AthFest activities. The event also features live video mixing by Integrated Visions.

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lazer bass) 10:00 p.m. Rel 1 (breaks edits/ electro/ dubstep/

bass) 11:00 p.m. Distal (dubstep/ future garage/ juke) 12:00 a.m. Charlie P (dubstep) 1:00 a.m. Mayhem (dubstep/ drum and bass)

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KidsFest 2010 NEW LOCATION! HULL STREET Under the KidsFest Tents Saturday & Sunday, June 26 & 27 Noon–5:30 p.m.

New Revolution Taekwondo • Guitars with Georgia Museum of Art • H.O. Lund Entomology Club of UGA • Crafts with UGA Speech & Hearing Clinic • ACC Recycling Crafts • ACC Water Conservation • Japan Outreach Initiative Crafts • Ready for Georgia • Water Gun Fun • Crafts & Carnival Games • Frankenpets (Saturday only) • Rhythm Hut (Saturday only) • Sam’s Path Petting Zoo (small fee) • Inflatables and Spider Jump (small fee)

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**Shauna is brought to you by the AthFest Education Committee, which has been providing educational performances for children in after-school programs.

Contact us for information on how to bring such programs to your school.

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Camp Amped* Lizzy Reece* Lauren Allen* Alex Teich* Boone Hood* Sara O’Brien & the HoneyBabes Pam Blanchard Solo

*KidsFest is proud to present and provide a stage to some of Athens’ newest and freshest talent. The musical history and influence of Athens plants creative seeds in our youth. In addition, programs such as AthFest InSchool, Camp Amped, The Boys & Girls Club and school music programs cultivate a love and knowledge of music. See what talent we have growing in our area and who will be keeping Athens in the musical spotlight for years to come.

The Torpideros: The Torpideros are a rock band made up of mature students and immature teachers from Oglethorpe County Middle/High School.

Specializing in rock and punk covers, what the Torpideros lack in skill is made up for with volume and spirit.

Shauna Greeson: A regular performer in schools with the AthFest Education Committee, Shauna will be playing classic children’s songs mixed with originals.

Pam Blanchard & the Sunny-Side Up Band: The Sunny-Side Up Band brings its brand of original and interactive music to the streets of AthFest to get little toes a tappin’. Come enjoy this familyfriendly band as it performs its award-winning songs guaranteed to get children and adults smiling and dancing in the streets.

Saturday, June 26 12:00 p.m.–12:30 p.m. Athens Boys & Girls

Club* 12:35 p.m.–12:50 p.m. The Bucketman 1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. New Revolution Tae kwondo Demonstration 1:45 p.m.–2:05 p.m. 706* 2:20 p.m.–2:40 p.m. Sylvia Lee Walker* 2:45 p.m.–3:05 p.m. The Bucketman 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Mr. Clown–Balloon

Twisting 3:10 p.m.– 3:30 p.m. The Torpideros* 3:45 p.m.– 4:15 p.m. Shauna Greeson** 4:30 p.m.– 5:30 p.m. Pam Blanchard & the

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What to Expect: Athens Boys & Girls Club: Straight from the recording studio located in the Athens Boys & Girls Club, three new up-and-coming bands will perform: Guitars Not Guns, Jack R. Wells Choir, and Glenn Reese. The Boys & Girls Club has so much to offer!

Chris the Bucketman: The bucket-drummer show consists of high-energy drumming on five-gallon buckets. Groovy beats combined with comedy and crowd interaction make this show enjoyable for people of all ages. Look for him on the streets Friday and Saturday night, too!

New Revolution Taekwondo: Watch as boards are broken, aerial tricks and stunts performed, and high-level kicking/punching combinations are demonstrated by New Revolution’s demo teams. Be sure to try out some punches yourself at their table under the KidsFest tents.

706: A homegrown act from Clarke Central High School, this full band will showcase its soulful originals and covers from its soon-to-be-released debut album. This band promises to keep the 706 area in the musical spotlight for years to come.

Sylvia Lee Walker: All the way from Oglethorpe County, this 10-year- old fireball has an incredible voice well beyond her years. Sylvia Lee will capti-

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Lizzy Reece: Accompanied by a guitarist, Lizzy will dazzle you with her beautiful singing voice.

Lauren Allen: This young musician is already a veteran festival performer, having made appearances at The Hoot, The Human Rights Festival and Camp Amped.

Alex Teich: With original songs and covers influenced by such notables as The Beatles, AC/DC and Stevie Ray Vaughn, this accomplished guitar player is sure to impress.

Boone Hood: Only NINE years old, this amazingly talented musician will play a retrospective of Athens music. See how the new generation is still being influenced by the music of Athens’ past.

Sara O’Brien and the HoneyBabes: Music written by kids, for kids! An interactive performance of singing, dancing and opportunities for your children to express their wacky, wild, weird selves. BEING WEIRD IS COOL! Pam Blanchard Solo: The littlest Athenians have Pam all to themselves as she gives a special solo performance designed to delight preschoolers. Parents and children both will enjoy this interactive set with a musician who is in tune with her audience.

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AthFest Film Events AthFest Music Video Show Ciné • 234 W. Hancock Ave. Wednesday, June 23, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $5, or FREE w/AthFest wristband A compilation of music videos in competition for the Flagpole Award for Best Music Video and the AthFest Audience Choice Award. Come vote for your favorite video! Includes videos from Arkkad Kult, The Arcs, Casper & the Cookies, Drive-By Truckers, Jay Gonzalez, The Inflatable Orchestra, Kite to the Moon, Profound Breadth, Quiet Hooves and more.

TeenScreen FilmFest Ciné • 234 W. Hancock Ave. Saturday, June 26, 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 27, 4 p.m. $5, or FREE w/AthFest wristband Featuring a lineup of diverse short films made by local teenage artists, including music videos, stop-motion LEGO animation and the new short films made by this year’s PROJECT::TEENSCREEN workshop team.

Athens Picture Show Ciné • 234 W. Hancock Ave. Thursday, June 24–Sunday, June 27 Shorts Program A grab-bag of short movies made

by Athens filmmakers.

Showtimes: Thursday, June 24, 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 26, 8:30 p.m.

Admission: $5, or FREE w/AthFest wristband Not Since You (USA 2010, Digital, 88 min., Dir: Jeff Stephenson) This new romantic comedy shot in Athens, GA over the summer of 2007 follows a tight-knit group of college friends who, having drifted apart after their graduation from NYU just prior to 9/11, now reunite years later for a weekend wedding, sparking unresolved conflicts and love affairs. Executive Producers of the film Lee and Ashley Epting present this beautiful movie which captures some of their favorite hometown landmarks such as The Tree That Owns Itself, Wuxtry

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Records, the Double-Barreled Cannon and the UGA Arch, in addition to the natural beauty of the Athens area. www.notsinceyoumovie.com Showtimes: Sunday, June 27, 7:30 p.m.

Admission: $9, or $5 w/AthFest wristband

Screened with: Speed Racer: Welcome to the World of Vic Chesnutt (USA 1994, Digital, 30 min., Dir: Pete Sillen) The original 1994 short documentary film introducing the then 27-year-old singer/songwriter from Athens. A uniquely talented lyricist, Vic speaks to the audience through song and an interview in

Pushin’ Up Daisies (USA 2009, Digital, 90 min., Dir: Patrick Franklin) Darren, a fearless but inept young filmmaker, returns to his small Georgia hometown to make a serious documentary about flowers and their significance at the major stages of human life by shadowing his older brother Rusty, who delivers flowers for a living. The production soon runs into problems when a zombie outbreak threatens Darren’s artistic vision.

Speed Racer: Welcome to the World of Vic Chesnutt Shot locally in Athens and Crawfordville, the his own distinctive Southern tongue. The recordfilm has fun with zombie tropes, providing a fresh ing of Vic’s second album, West of Rome, is used comic approach to this popular sub-genre. www. as a vehicle to enter Chesnutt’s all-impressionistic iamnotazombie.com world, and the film captures an incredible musician Showtime: Friday, June 25, 12 a.m. and Saturin the early days of an extraordinary career. With diday, June 26, 5 p.m., 12 a.m. rector Q&A. www.pumpernickelinc.com/speedracer Admission: $5, or FREE w/AthFest wristband Showtimes: Friday, June 25, 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 27, 5 p.m.

Athens Horror Show Admission: $10, or $5 w/AthFest wristband Ciné • 234 W. Hancock Ave. Saturday, June 26 Of Montreal: Family Nouveau (USA 2010, Digital, 45 min., Dir: Spenser Simrill, Jr.) This is the Athens Shorts Program A grab-bag of short horror movpremiere of a new film following the band’s 2009 ies made by Athens filmmakers.

European tour, documenting its whimsical world of Showtimes: Saturday, June 26, 11 p.m. sacrificial pigs, dancefloor ninjas, late-night karaAdmission: $5, or FREE w/AthFest wristband oke and push-ups… lots of push-ups. Following the band for 11 days, director and UGA English proAthFest Rock Docs fessor Spenser Simrill, Jr. offers glimpses of GlasCiné • 234 W. Hancock Ave. gow, Amsterdam, Paris and, most significantly, the Wednesday, June 23–Sunday, June 27 landscape of the human body, as the film captures the band’s eccentric and outlandish antics both onVic Chesnutt Celebration (USA 2010, Digital, and off-stage. With director Q&A. 90 min., Dir: Erica McCarthy) This is the world Showtimes: Thursday, June 24, 7 p.m. and premiere of a new film highlighting the Vic ChesFriday, June 25, 10 p.m. nutt Celebration Show held at the 40 Watt Club Admission: $10, or $5 w/AthFest wristband on Feb. 19 & 20—a simple documentation of a poignant weekend musical event remembering Athens, GA: Inside Out (USA 1987, Digital, 120 the artist through his music and interviews with min., Dir: Tony Gayton) By the mid ‘80’s, Athens, GA family, friends and colleagues. Remarkably kind was the most happening music scene in the counand sweet, and as much about Vic himself as it is try. Following several different bands from different about a community’s feelings of loss, this film regenres, this film captures that special moment in lays a sincere effort to grieve, remember and work time, painting Athens as a magical and artistic entogether toward healing through the celebration of vironment where bands are not in competition, but the artist’s legacy. With director Q&A.

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chemistry between drummer John Densmore, guitarist Robby Krieger, keyboardist Ray Manzarek and singer Jim Morrison— four brilliant artists who made The Doors one of America’s most iconic and influential rock bands.

Narrated by Johnny Depp, the film is a riveting account of the band’s history, providing new insight into the revolutionary impact of its music and legacy. Said Depp, “As a rock ‘n’ roll documentary, or any kind of documen-

co-exist in harmony. Featuring performances from, and interviews with, R.E.M., The B-52s, Pylon, The Bar-B-Que Killers, Time Toy, Jim Herbert, Flat Duo Jets, Love Tractor, Kilkenny Cats, The Squalls, folk artist Reverend Howard Finster and others.

Showtimes: Saturday, June 26–Sunday, June 27, 3 p.m.

Admission: $5, or FREE w/AthFest wristband The Doors: When You’re Strange (USA 2009, 35mm, 90 min., Dir: Tom DeCillo) Uncovering historic and previously unseen footage, this film reveals an intimate perspective on the creative

tary for that matter, it simply doesn’t get any better than this.” www.whenyourestrangemovie.com Showtimes: Wednesday, June 23–Friday, June 25th, 5 p.m. and Saturday, June 26–Sunday, June 27, 3:15 p.m.

Admission: $9, or $5 w/AthFest wristband The Runaways (USA 2010, 35mm, 105 min., Dir: Floria Sigismondi) Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning star in this music-fueled story of the groundbreaking, all-girl, teenage rock band of the 1970s: The Runaways. Directed by acclaimed video artist Floria Sigismondi, the film chronicles Joan Jett (Stewart) and Cherie Currie (Fanning) as they rise from rebellious Southern California kids to legendary rock stars who paved the way for future generations of girl bands. Capturing their tumultuous relationship both on- and off-stage, the film’s luscious cinematography combines with a rocking soundtrack to create an ode to an era and a uniquely fascinating band. www.runawaysmovie.com Showtimes: Wednesday, June 23–Saturday, June 26, 9:30 p.m.

Admission: $9, or $5 w/ The Runaways AthFest wristband

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AthFest 2010 Board of Directors Director: Jared Bailey Artists’ Market Chair: Andy Payne Booking Chair: Troy Aubrey Education Chair: Jennifer Kumnick Education Chair: Jennifer Kumnick Film Chair: Kamala Lyons Fundraising Chair: Julie Roth Half Marathon Chair: Drew Dekle KidsFest Chair: Laurie Loftin Marketing Chair: Russ Hallauer Sponsorship Chair: Alicia Nickles Volunteer Chair: Sandii Brimble AthFest, Inc. Officers: President: Alicia Nickles Vice President: Russ Hallauer Secretary: Andy Payne Treasurer: Paul Thomas Publicity by Michelle Roche Media Relations Cover design by Kelly Ruberto featuring artwork by Alexei Gural Map by Ian Rickert AthFest Program Coordination by Allie Dickson Social Networking Coordination by Jordan Cottrell Stage Manager: Danielle Miller Webmaster: Jeff Montgomery Volunteers fill the committee chair and board positions. If you would like to become more involved with the production of AthFest, or intern for the festival, call 706-548-1973 or visit www.athfest.com.

Thank You! ABC Printing; AthFest Booking Listening Committee (Bethany Allen, Allie Dickson, Ann Kingston, Brian Stewart, Callie Prickett, Caitlin Webb, and Savannah Weeks); ACC Recycling; UGA Speech and Hearing Clinic; Eric Johnson at Trappeze Pub; Al Davison; Oasis Disc Manufacturing; David Ratz and Magic 102.1; Jesse Hamm; Casey Scott; Art Ordoqui-Payton and Dawn Aiello of Hands On NEGA; Jeff Capruso and David Barbe at Chase Park Transduction; Charlie Barron and Barron’s Rentals; Ernie Battinelli and Classic City Café; J.R. Beckwith and the Putnam County High School Entertainment Technology Program; Bulldog 100.1; Amy Clark and Hannah Smith of the Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau; Anita Aubrey, Christina Cotter, Nicole Edgeworth, Melinda Edwards, Michelle Gilzenrat, Paul Karjian, Pete McCommons, Jessica Pritchard, Ian Rickert, Kelly Ruberto, Jessica Smith and Larry Tenner at Flagpole magazine; Katy Blanton; Bill Fay and Partner Software; Stacey Fleming; Ghostmeat Records; the Staff of the Morton Theatre; Angel Helmley; Kathryn Lookofsky, Megan Henning and Alin Oskanyan at the Athens Downtown Development Authority; Kamala Lyons and Film::Athens; Cine’; Harris Diversified; Jimmy Marbut and Sunshine Cycles; Pat McCaffrey; Jim and Ellen at Paine Insurance; Mariah Pierce of Prestige Parking; Snow Tire; Susan Staley and the Athens Folk Music and Dance Society; Pam Taylor and PPt Promotional Marketing; Dreamlab Studios; Janet Townsend and the Gretsch Foundation; Velena Vego and Barrie Buck at the 40 Watt Club; Ric Wallace and the UGA Department of Campus Life and Technical Services; Andy Whitehead; Scott Norris and the Athens Holiday Inn; Murphy Wolford; David Wood; Erik Zimmerman at GameDay Condos; Benson Greene; Drive-By Truckers and Wes Freed; Cycle World; Sharon Bower and Chrys Henderson; H.O. Lund Entomology Club; Athens Mothers’ Center; Solid Rock Productions; Georgia Museum of Art; Robbie Atkins of National EMS; Japan Outreach Initiative; Sugarland and Christy Crews; Paige Marchand; Classic City Rotary Club; Janine Sheedy; Karen Sweeney Gerow; Mark Tavernier, Amber Jarrard, and Monica Knight from Clarke County School District; Clarke County School District Elementary School Principals; A Is for Arts Program at Chase Street Elementary School; Dr. Katie Coyne at Oglethorpe County Primary School; Kelsey Tate from the Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department; Angela Gay with the YWCO Summer Girls Club; Athens GA Half Marathon Committee: Jennifer Zwirn, Adam Cain, Sean Cook, Michael and April Williams. And a very special thanks to all of the volunteers, bands and participating music venues.

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