Comments (0) | |

Friday, Nov. 06, 2009

GIG GUIDE

Jes Grew

In the 1972 novel, “Mumbo Jumbo” by Ishmael Reed, the Wallflower Order is out to rule the world and to contain the Jes Grew virus, an embodiment of ragtime, jazz and freedom. The Order prevents people from dancing and attempts to put a stop to dance crazes. We can conclude from this brief literary lesson that Jes Grew, a six-piece band from Aspen, Colo., has a mission to get people out of their seats and commit some serious dance crimes. The band is fronted by Cameron Williams (vocals, guitar) of Athens-based Tishamingo fame and backed by Randolph Turner (vocals, guitar), Rob Dasaro (keys, vocals), Stephen Vidamour (bass), Chris Harrison (sax, vocals) and Paul Valentine (drums, percussion). The Grew has been playing Aspen for over 10 years and has shared the stage with a healthy list of indie bands. The Grew sounds like an odd mix of old school blues, a little bit of classic rock and a touch of rockabilly. Whatever you call it, it’ll be fun. Catch the virus tonight at the Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. 257-6391.

Calvin Arline

Calvin Arline is a local musician with a lot of ties to Macon’s music history. He started playing bass while attending high school at Ballard Hudson. His band, the Royal V’s, played at Ann’s Tic Toc Lounge and for Clint Bradley, owner of the Key Club and manager of James Brown. Through this connection, the band played with Marvin Gay, The Platters, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles and more. Arline toured with Percy Sledge and recorded albums with many more artists. Often referred to as Smooth Daddy, Arline went on to tour and record with other big artists – the list is too long to enumerate. He is currently working with local musicians like Sister Ray Ray, Robert Coleman and others. Come get your smooth on tonight with the Soul Blues Band at Riverview Ballroom, 426 Walnut St.

Austin Collins and the Rainbow Band

Raised in Houston, Austin Collins moved to Austin and started his college career at the University of Texas to study finance. He began writing songs in his freshman year and became convinced that songwriting was his talent. He left his job as a financial analyst after Sept. 11, 2001, and immediately began performing original songs. Collins quickly got hooked up with a producer and recorded his first album, “Something Better,” in a single week in Nashville. His recent album, “Roses are Black,” is at the heart of true gothic Americana. The songs are a beautiful balance of the poorly-labeled alt. country, a tinge of what the Eagles would call rock, emotional confessions and the truth. Once you hear Collins’ voice stretch in songs like, “Bridge Street Lullaby,” you’ll pine for it with the need of a lover left behind. Get to the heart of things Wednesday at the Hummingbird Stage and Taproom, 430 Cherry St. 741-9130.

FRIDAY

Oh Dorian, Edgar’s Bistro, 5171 Eisenhower Parkway. 471-4250.

The Wall, Yesterdaze, 2607 Moody Road, Suite A, Warner Robins. 918-0660.

Hostage, Shenanigan’s Pub, 1291-A Houston Lake Drive, Warner Robins. 478-988-3700.

Soulshine, Back Porch Lounge, 2400 Riverside Drive. 745-8801.

Grayson Capps, Hummingbird Stage and Taproom, 430 Cherry St. 741-9130.

One Bad Catholic, Some Witches are Horses, The 567, 567 Cherry St., 238-6513.

Dwayne Boswell, Mellow Mushroom, 5425 Bowman Road. 254-6789.

The Notion, Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 3986 Northside Drive. 474-0606.

From Within, Calvin’s Live, 1281 S. Houston Lake Road, Warner Robins. (478) 987-8515.

Conquest Band, Showtime Lounge, 844 N. Houston Road, Warner Robins. (478) 225-6868.

Matt Pippen, Wild Wing Cafe, The Shoppes at River Crossing, 5080 Riverside Drive, Suite 100. 477-9453.

SATURDAY

Slippery When Wet, Wild Wing Cafe, The Shoppes at River Crossing, 5080 Riverside Drive, Suite 100. 477-9453.

Tommy Crain & The Crosstown Allstars, Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 3986 Northside Drive. 474-0606.

The Forty Fives, Electric Cycles and The Empyre’s, Hummingbird Stage and Taproom, 430 Cherry St. 741-9130.

Hostage, Shenanigan’s Pub, 1291-A Houston Lake Drive, Warner Robins. 478-988-3700.

Tommy Talton Band in Concert with Diane Durrett, Jimmy Hall and Randall Bramblett, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. 257-6391.

Winchester Band, VFW Post 658, 4864 Harrison Road. 474-3663.

From Within, Crickets Bar and Grill, 1249 Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. 929-0091.

Eileen Desterno, The 567, 567 Cherry St., 238-6513.

Stanley & Friends, Back Porch Lounge, 2400 Riverside Drive. 745-8801.

Chris Barlett, Mellow Mushroom, 5425 Bowman Road. 254-6789.

Dean Brown, Tropical Flava, 5201 Houston Road. 784-0660.

SUNDAY

Stanley & Friends, Back Porch Lounge, 2400 Riverside Drive. 745-8801.

From Within, Bouchez Sports Bar & Grill, Galleria, Centerville. (478) 333-2390.

Ron Harrell, Upstairs Bar at Polly’s Corner Café, 6351 Zebulon Road. 757-6980.

TUESDAY

Coop Frazier, Holiday Inn, 480 Holiday Circle, Forsyth. 994-5691.

WEDNESDAY

From Within, Buffalo’s Café, 3051 Watson Blvd. Warner Robins. (478) 971-9464.

THURSDAY

Dean Brown, Midtown Key Club, 435 Third St. 745-9944.