Rock Candy: September 2009 Archives

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Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 14:05:12

Wednesday: Corb Lund, experimental film, 'Always ... Patsy Cline' and more

Corb Lund.

New West Records' Corb Lund (try saying that three times fast) plays literate, tuneful country at White Water, 9 p.m., $8.

In Hot Springs, Maxine's hosts LA duo Looner followed by "Films for One to Eight Projectors" by Roger Beebe. Here's the Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute's Dan Anderson endorsement: "Roger Beebe is one of the last of a rare breed of traveling experimental filmmakers. His multiple-projection performance is unlike anything to come to Hot Springs...He singlehandedly created a movement for alternative cinema in his home base of Gainesville, FL, and has made strides to create an artist film movement nationwide."

At Juanita's there's a benefit for Dicky Maxwell of NLR's Abby Road. Pellet Gun, the Flaeing Daeth Fearies and more perform, 9 p.m.

As usual, Sticky Fingerz host the Lucious Spiller Band and offers cheap drink specials, 9:30 p.m., $5.

And "Always ... Patsy Cline" enters its last week at the Rep, 7 p.m., $20-$35.

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OA music issue takes on AR

Beginning this year, the Oxford American's annual music issue will focus on the music of one Southern state each year, in addition to its typical coverage of Southern music broadly. Naturally, the OA's starting in Arkansas.

They'll be two companion CDs, one filled with only Arkansas music.

The Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism is sponsoring the Arkansas CD and special editorial section. The OA and Parks and Tourism plan to host Arkansas music events around the state after the release of the issue, on Dec. 1.

I met with some OA folks a couple weeks back about the project. I've been sworn to secrecy, but I'll say that a lot of the stuff they're targeting is pretty exciting. They've definitely done some digging.

Keeping in mind that they're taking great strides to avoid the obvious, who do you think should be included?

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Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - 15:24:57

Tuesday: Suckers, the Reds, Sideshow Tragedy

Suckers, naturally.

Endorsed by Stereogum as a "band to watch," Brooklyn's Suckers come to Sticky Fingerz behind their self-titled EP, produced by Yeahsayer's Anand Wilder. They do weirdo, chant-filled indie pop, 10 p.m., $5.

At White Water, it's like Tuesday of year's bygone, with local new wave standouts the Reds sharing a bill with Austin country rockers Sideshow Tragedy and Iron Tongue, a new metal band featuring current and former members of Rwake, Smoke Up Johnny and Ashtray Babyhead.

And, as usual, Carl Mouton hosts a jam session at the Afterthought, 8 p.m., free.

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Tuesday To-Do: Dave Matthews Band

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND
7 p.m., Dickey-Stephens Park. $55-$65.

Who can touch the Dave Matthews Band? With the June release of “Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King,” the band landed its fifth consecutive debut atop the Billboard charts. The 15-million-plus tickets sold over the course of an 18-year-career make DMB the highest-grossing American act ever. The band's lately been in full-tilt-promotion mode for “Big Whiskey,” appearing on “The Tonight Show” and “Ellen” last week and serving as the official band for ESPN's College Gameday, which means, if you watch college football, you hear it a lot. Named in tribute to the band's late saxophonist LeRoi Moore, whose nickname was GrooGrux, the new album is DMB's first in four years. It plays like a New Orleans funeral march, a celebratory lament that allows the band — along with Matthews that includes drummer Carter Beauford, bassist Stefan Lessard, violinist Boyd Tinsley and new touring saxophonist Jeff Coffin of Bela Fleck's Flecktones, to mix emotions and musical traditions in one big swirling gumbo. Fans know it's a base that'll only sound better with the group's typical improvisational flourish. Gregg Allman opens the show with his classic brand of Southern rock.

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Monday, September 28, 2009 - 13:50:03

Monday: River City Men's Chorus, Two Cow Garage

The 60-voice River City Men's Chorus offers the final performance of its season opening concert "Heroes!" a celebration of all the fit that bill. Songs include "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" and "A Soldier's Chorus." The chorus performs, for free, at 7 p.m. at Trinity Methodist Church.

White Water Hosts Columbus rockers Two Cow Garage and Austin Lucas, 9:30 p.m., $5.

And it's jazz jam night at the Afterthought, 8 p.m., $5 ($1 for jammers).

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Saturday, September 26, 2009 - 22:00:07

Avett Brothers at Robinson Center

Scott and Seth Avett. Photo by Bryan Clifton.

Though the venue was only about half-full, the Avett Brothers brought it to Robinson Center Music Hall last night. They graciously thanked their fans with a dynamic and heart-felt performance that took the crowd on a roller-coaster ride. Kick-drum and banjo begged listeners to dance a jig, then piano and cello led them back to a sway.

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Friday, September 25, 2009 - 17:04:24

Last chance to see 'The Room'

The incomparable Tommy Wiseau.

This is the last Saturday Market Street Cinema hosts the cult favorite "The Room."

Starts at 9:30 p.m. and costs $5.

Here's the feature I wrote back when the series started.

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