PREVIOUSLY AT ART BAR

"If About Zoe were served at a bar, they would be two parts Rockstar energy drink, one part Jagermeister, and a splash of Grand Marnier - energetic music with kick and class. "Zoe" = Life in Greek. Wrestling with the influences and stigmas a good Catholic boy living in the Bible thumping deep south deals with. From song to song you might catch glimpses of Matthew Sweet, Tool, or Violent Femmes." About Zoe MySpace site... Last played June 9, 2007

"You might get the feeling that even if they didn't play music, Adam & The Pinks would still be driving around in a van, chasing the dream and saving rock and roll, one dirty intention at a time. Adam McIntyre and Jennifer Hicks have been in some of the Southeast's most infamous bands (Les Honky More Tonkies, The Cogburns) while Jim was found beating on garbage cans in the back alley of a Mississippi Blues bar. The three characters are practiced in the art of showmanship and monsters on their instruments. Adam and The Pinks are currently in the studio recording Atlanta's nod to what might happen if Jack White had produced Led Zeppelin, and on stage are flaunting McIntyre's back catalogue of clever, Knack-esque stompers - great songs played with the proper sex and violence." Adam McIntyre and the Pinks MySpace site... Played May 5, 2007

David Adedokun's Daylight Hours The Gamecock describes David as "melody meets intensity". Columbia music fans will probably best remember him as the lead singer/bassist for the popular emo-punk band Courage Riley. David Adedokun MySpace site... CD Release Party January 5, 2008

Alaska the Tiger — "Taking its cues from the darker recesses of indie rock's canon, a hint of shoegaze and several generations of post-punk, Columbia's Alaska the Tiger juxtaposes its staccato rhythms and melodic bass leads with a terse, double vocal attack. The sound is nervous and agitated with down-stroked guitars and consistent, driving percussion. The controlled noise of the outstanding "Honey Badger" showcases the band's oblique lyrics and anxious energy with unsurprising aplomb." Eric Greenwood, Free Times Alaska The Tiger MySpace site... Last played July 1, 2006

"This band has been on ice for a while. It is slowly resurrecting itself in a new life. We have been playing under the name Bentz Kirby Band, but I am starting to like Alien Carnival. Right now, Bentz on vocals and rhythm guitar, May on vocals, Chris Lawther on lead guitar, Josh McGill on rhythm and lead guitar and harmonicas, Justin Marshall on bass. Josh and Justin play with The Dirty Lowdown. Chris plays with Bill Wells and Loch Ness Johnny. Various drummers, but one day, we'll pull it all together." Alien Carnival MySpace site... Last played March 8, 2008

"Almost Jason is a high-energy improvisational rock band based out of Columbia, SC. This four-piece original rock band interweaves elements from all styles including jazz, funk, blues, metal and jam. The members are just as diverse as the music itself." Almost Jason MySpace site... Last played April 21, 2007

"...hailing from Raleigh, the Whiskeytown comparison is immediate with American Aquarium, but upon further listening, singer BJ Barham's Jay Farrar - like snarl comes out over a wave of smoky viola and organ, creating something apart from the hometown heroes. Solid songwriting and an eclectic array of instruments could help American Aquarium carve out its own corner of the alt-country kingdom." - Tug Baker, Free Times American Aquarium MySpace site... Last played February 16, 2008

American Gun — "In early 2004, Todd Mathis and Donald Merckle shared and collaborated on a collection of original songs that were outside of the normal sound one might expect from their respective groups Boxing Day or Loch Ness Johnny. American Gun pulls from the traditional straightforward musical art forms of rock and roll, country, folk and blues. The integrity of American Gun lies in the influences of a band obsessed with the roots of American music." American Gun "boasts guitar-driven, delectable vocal melodies, enough rock to satiate the indie kids, and enough of the rowdy outlaw, lovelorn cowboy and lost soul to give us the precious balance of a roots rock band." Rachal Hatton - Garnet & Black American Gun site.. Last played February 16, 2008

An Epic at Best — "The Athens-based band's piano-driven pop songs, which draw as much from the melancholy musings of Will Oldham as they do from the honest power of Braid, can come off as disarmingly specific pictures of a place and time, but the stories they tell could just as easily be yours. Lazy writers often say that a band "plays from the heart;" An Epic at Best gives that phrase new meaning. They play their sad, uncertain songs with an exuberance that renders them more human." An Epic At Best MySpace site... Last played December 2, 2006

Analog Moon is "...comfortable within the context of the '70s classic rock canon of Steve Miller and Dire Straits yet contemporary enough to evoke My Morning Jacket or Wilco at times. If there is such a thing as post-psychedelic jam rock, Analog Moon would be it." K. Oliver Free Times Analog Moon web site... Last played July 20, 2006

Angels On Acid was founded by Michael Banks in 2003 with a heavy influence in Metal, Psychedelic Trance, EBM, Gabber, and Industrial. The creative vision was to merge all of the dark, aggressive styles of the last 20 years into a new genre of music that he calls "Psybercore" or "NEUROMETAL". Angels On Acid will be releasing their first full length album "Eyes Behind The Curtain" in May of 2007. With tracks like the dark EBM epic "Misery Loves Company" and the brutal Neurometal screwdriver "This Present Darkness" Angels On Acid has opened the gates for a whole new world of dark, aggressive dance music. So prepare yourself... This is only the beginning... Angels On Acid web site... Angels On Acid MySpace site... Played May 26, 2007

Aposable Scum is Travis Goss, guitars and vocals; Josh Starkey, bass; and CJ Russell, drums. Influences include Sonic Youth, Glenn Branca, Nintendo, Nature and Outer Space. Aposable Scum MySpace site... Last played November 9, 2006

Autonomous "is an experiment in not accepting less than what you want: A powerful rock group with an implacable sound that hooks you from the start. With influences like The Police, Bruce Hornsby, Faith No More, Peter Gabriel, Soul Coughing, and more, it's difficult to imagine what could come of it. But they all have at least one thing in common, talent." Autonomous Band web site... Last played February 2, 2008

"Bain Mattox and Shot From Guns: Bain Mattox - Vocals, Accordion, Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin; Christopher Skogen - Electric Guitar, Vocals; Michael Lamond - Bass, Vocals; and Chris Wilkes - Drums. Athens band. Bain Mattox and Shot From Guns MySpace site... Last played June 9, 2007

The Bamboons "Officially off the endangered species list. Come see us at the Art Bar. Who I'd like to meet: a bonobo in need of a favor." The Bamboons MySpace site... Last played July 7, 2007

"If Beach House was a drug I would take it, but perhaps regret later that I did. Nonetheless this is highly addictive stuff; made up from simple ingredients. A Baltimore duo of Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally employing low-key slide guitar, warm keyboards, with gently anti-gravity melodies, a superb female voice, and some great sensibilities. Quite dreamily beguiling and magical, it's easy to get swept up in the otherworldly beauty they effectively conspire to manifest. Though the press kit mentions Mazzy Star, and that's accurate, this has more of the Kendra Smith-soulfulness of Opal." - George Parsons, Dream Magazine" Beach House web site... Played March 10, 2007

bigSphinx is an amorphous new music ensemble that often incorporates poetry, dance, and animation. bigSphinx web site... Played November 13, 2006

"Spreading lush electronic arrangments and rhodes electric piano under the ever-lonesome beacon of the country (pedal steel), Birds & Batteries discover the urban pastoral in a simple song. Comprable to Neil Young and M83, Randy Newman meets Gary Numan, B&B is at once plaintive and dancy." Birds & Batteries web site... Birds & Batteries MySpace site.. Played December 2, 2006

"Formed on the dusty streets of south carolina come five men who live for scotch and songs. Forged from heartache and stupidity the bitterman formed under the guidance of the late jim minchow. A sense of humor along with a respect for roots music brought these boys together to serve up their brand of rock'n'roll. A full length album has just benn recorded and shows will follow... watch out and stock the bars... dewars or 18 year glen levit if your feeling fiesty." The Bitterman MySpace site... Played May 3, 2008

Black Swan - "Piano, guitar, drums and female vocals create atmospheric and moody soundscapes." Black Swan MySpace site... Last played October 6, 2007

"Blinded By Underpants formed as a side project of Columbia, SC, based indie rockers The Kerouacs. When the band split, BBU became a full-time project. eschewing the standard rock convention, BBU is a two-piece, guitar and drum indie rock band. No bass means more time for rock, right? Patrick Wall, guitar, vocals, mayhem; Robert Upfield, drums, percussion, accounting." Blinded By Underpants MySpace site... Last played July 21, 2007

"Caltrop is the best metal band in North Carolina right now. Well-educated in the school of Sabbath, the Chapel Hill four-piece exhibits caustic riffage allying Sleep, the mathematical prowess of Karp and a brute force comparable to the heydays of Harvey Milk, but with zero shortage of originality. Grooving between beautiful and bloodthirsty, this band is a true triumph in Southern sludge." Caltrop MySpace site... Caltrop web site... Played July 22, 2007

"Taking a cue from the songbooks of Howe Gelb and Neil Young, Campo Bravo's Mark Matos uses deft wordplay to chronicle relationships, crumbling and otherwise." Campo Bravo MySpace site... Played August 3, 2006

The Cartridge Family "are a beer-brandishing, boot-stomping, bare-chords-and-attitude rock act, which means they hail from Raleigh with the alcohol-fueled crash and crunch of classic rock 'n' roll with a vaguely Neil Young-ish tint." Chris Parker, Independent Magazine The Cartridge Family MySpace site... Thursday, November 30, 2006

Castalia — "We're just 4 people that want to make music... play some shows... and hopefully do a few tours." Carl Goodwin, guitar; Beth Graham, bass and vocals; Jonathan Palance, Drums; Bryan Vaughn, Guitar Castalia MySpace site... Played August 17, 2006

"a fashionable collaboration of the prolonged manifest of the mind. influenced by a crash course in violence" Cats and Cobras MySpace site... Played January 6, 2008

The Cogburns "...music was punk rock, sort of - not unlike the punk blues I'd been listening to at various shit hole rock clubs the previous weekend in the midwest. The themes of sex, drinking, and going to Hell for a beautiful dame were shared. So was the high volume and the sodden, hollering audience, sweaty with enthusiasm and alcohol fever. And the sound was raw as roadkill..." Stage Presence E-zine The Cogburns web site... Last played May 12, 2007

"We are Commander Chameleon. We play all kinds of music. We love honesty, creativity and making fun of each other. We aim to inspire, entertain and comfort all that wish to listen. Without sacrificing our integrity, we hope to reach as many as possible. We love all of our fans and greatly appreciate the support. Listen to more, or buy the album at www.commanderchameleon.com. Get your Hot For Preacher ringtone!" Commander Chameleon MySpace site... Played March 3, 2007

Cooter Scooters are a "Buncha guys knew each other; then a fireball came outa nowhere like a turd on the run. It got hit. It start. Then the mossy seats of the anemic blight orchestra face Charlie snakebite Firestone. But seriously how long can you hang in a club scene without putting together a band?" Cooter Scooters MySpace site... Last played March 15, 2008

"'Come on in for some tunes at our place...' The hearty music of Corner House invites listeners into the friendly setting of a cozy house party. Tunes are shared like easy conversation and just might provoke your foot to tap along in time. When there's a moment quiet enough, you'll hear an old doleful ballad or maybe a lighthearted love song. Corner House is well versed in the traditional music and song of Ireland, and they share their dynamic music with enthusiasm." Corner House web site... Played September 15

"Creve Coeur both musically and vocally remind me of the hayday of mid nineties bands like Seam and Silver Scooter with a bit of the sexiness of Girls vs Boys thrown in for good measure. This makes for quite an intoxicating cocktail that should provide ample opportunity for you and a special friend to get to know each other a little better. They don't fit the mold of anything out there right now." Creve Coeur web site... Played July 27, 2006

The Cypress Knees — Patrick Hall: Guitar, Vocals, Accordian. Matt Kennedy: Bass, Guitar, Vocals. Eric Stevens: Piano and such. Josh Burgess: Drums, Bass, occasionally Keyboards. Pat Wall: Jim O'Rourke The Cypress Kness MySpace site... Last played November 2, 2006

"Damn. The Sun is a heavy and propulsive female-fronted local indie rock band that features skillful and inventive local bassist Craig Keeney, whose well-constructed foundations are augmented by vocals and several layers of raucous guitars." - Free Times Damn. The Sun MySpace site... Last played January 12, 2008

Death Becomes Even The Maiden — A new project featuring Eric Greenwood (formerly of From Safety to Where) and Heyward Sims (formerly of Bolt) "Columbia's resident indie rock supergroup, Death Becomes Even the Maiden features former members of post-punkers From Safety to Where, arthouse proggers Bolt and indie-scuzzies Haunted Bulldozer. This power trio streamlines the influences of all three into an immediate and arresting brand of indie grunge that's reminiscent of Unwound and Nirvana." - Free Times Death Becomes Even The Maiden MySpace site... Last played October 6, 2007

"The Defilers are a rockabilly/greaser punk three-piece from Charleston. Whether smoking through a cover of a Johnny Cash song or burning down the roadhouse with original tunes like "The Further I Get from Texas (The Less I Think of You)," The Defilers are a rough and ready set that feel as comfortable throwing elbows in the eye of the pit as they do in a smoky honky-tonk stealing your woman." The DeFilers web site... Last played August 4, 2007

"This Gram Parsons-loving band of weekend warriors knows their country music, and it's not the kind you hear on the radio much anymore. Merle Haggard, George Jones, Buck Owens and the Rolling Stones' forays into twang are the obvious starting points for the group's original tunes, while their history as a classic country and rock n' roll cover band... provides plenty of well-worn and time-tested material for audiences to sing along with." - Free Times Devils In Disguise web site... Devils In Disguise MySpace site... Last played January 19, 2008

"The Dirty Lowdown plays classic blues based rock and roll and always bring a lot of energy to a live performance. They play with the motto that if they arent having fun then neither is anyone watching." The Dirty Lowdown MySpace site... Last played March 8, 2008

"Some performances are just too damn good to ignore. I'm talking about Don Chambers and GOAT as - once again - they go for broke, burning up the night like a petrol-soaked bonfire of dry mesquite and hickory scrub. Chambers always looks like he's been dragged through a bush backwards after a blinding night on bad moonshine; regardless of this sweaty and gruff exterior, he never fails to holler and play his banjo like a man trading blows with the devil. While Chambers is, and should be, the show, I really, really can't say enough about the addictive medicinal powers of GOAT." Flagpole Magazine Don Chambers and GOAT web site... Played February 17, 2007

"Life in the jungle is arduous, gutsy, and painful. It breaks people. One is subjected to the taciturn and awful hegemony of nature over man. For none of these reasons, Liesl started to play geetar. She picked up the instrument, mistaking it for a missing allen wrench. She was unable to put it down as someone had hexed, enchanted, cursed, or poxed it. As such, the best plan involved learning to bang out a few chords. Henceforth, Liesl + guitar travel to many places... except the jungle. Do they make sense together? Do they confuse and delight? Do they mystify, intrigue, and broast? Is it folk? Is it indie? Is it gonzo? These and other decisions are entirely up to you, the audience, casual listener and/or victim. Liesl's dream is that you will come see her shows and may even enjoy the fruits of this weird, possibly tasty combination. And please hasten to avoid the jungle." Liesl Downey MySpace site... Last played November 1, 2007

"The Drownout combine errie soundscapes with a pop sensibility punctuated by powerful melodies and fast, driving dance beats. The band creates dense sonic textures that support the dark nature of the lyrical content. Influences range from The Police, MC5, Nirvana, and Duran Duran. They make interesting but accessible music about love, greed, and dissapointment." The Drownout web site... Last played February 9, 2008

Due East is "Jeremy (lead guitar), Tobias (banjo), Chris (drums), Zach (vocals and rythm guitar). Influences Y'allternative, alt-country, Wilco, Uncle Tupelo, Iron and Wine, Son Volt, that type of stuff. A little bit country and a little bit rock and roll, we tell people we're sort of a cross between old time country and mellow indie rock. How do you describe a band these days anyhow?" Due East MySpace site... Last played February 16, 2008

"Early Grace is a hard rock/grunge band from the slums around Columbia, SC. They describe their sound as Alice in Chains with a Nirvana twang and a acoustic southern edge. Early Grace hopes to see you at a show in the near future." Early Grace MySpace site... Last played February 8, 2007

"Yes, express it she will. These words best describe the sensual art form of Eboniramm, an artist who tells her story evoking vintage Harlem flair. Growing up in rural South Carolina, she credits strong spiritual roots for the shaping of her performance style - a seamless blend of deeply emotional poetry infused with mellow jazz vocals." "Eboniramm's rich voice combined with her poetic language brings music to life in unique styles. Her love of communicating saturates her performance." - Susan Audé. Eboniramm web site... Last played April 3, 2008

Ed Lemon, Jr. and the Get Rights About Ed, the coolest guy ever: "ed definitely IS the coolest guy ever!" - some hot chick "seeing ed perform live changed my life forever!" - another hot chick" Ed Lemon, Jr. and the Get Rights MySpace site... Played April 5, 2008

Electric Bird Noise "Cinematic loop and layered guitar music. Dark, moody, sometimes spooky, sometimes playful, sometimes romantic even." Electric Bird Noise MySpace site... Played September 3, 2006

Meet Elevado, an Atlanta band whose label, venue, record store, veggie-diesel bus and live shows are currently being covered by the Altanta-Journal and Constitution, Stomp and Stammer Magazine, Creative Loafing and Performer Magazine. "A small taste of the genius that is Elevado... perfectly crafted pop songs that echo influences from New York's '70s legends Television... a unique, gender-bending musical existence reminiscent of Bowie during his Low years" - Performer Magazine Influences include: Butthole Surfers, Enon, Of Montreal, Neutral Milk Hotel, Guided By Voices, Gang of Four, Bob Marley & the Wailers, early U2, The Cure and Bauhaus. Elevado MySpace site... Last played September 8, 2007

"Described as 'Tasteful, Modern Power Rock with Finesse & Style' by Volume Magazine, Eleven Standing Still has become one of the most well known bands to come out of the Atlanta area in a while. With songs that speak truth about life and love, music lovers of all ages can relate, and not only listen, but feel the emotion in each song. Needless to say, there is something special about this band. They continue to warm hearts and win fans in every city they play. Their amazing blend of rock, soul, melody, and a little Southern flair continues to leave fans speachless. Watch out world. . . ESS is coming for ya!" Eleven Standing Still MySpace site... Played July 28, 2007

Elf Power is "...adept at crafting cohesive albums of extremely enjoyable, gently psychedelic, melodic fuzz-pop embroidered with a wealth of strange, exotic sounds - albums which seem to get better and better each time out." Epitonic Elf Power site.. Last played August 18, 2007

Entreat — Entreat's signature "Blondie with heavy guitars" sound collided with Columbia music scene veteran Patti Davis on vocals and the result is really rocking. More of a Queens of the Stone Age vibe with keyboards. Music fans can expect revamped versions of Color Me and Everything, but the band is moving fast ahead with new material. Entreat web site... Last played July 8, 2006

erectorset — "brett lee, tommy crouse, guitars, drum machines, tape loops, samples, keyboards, vox, propaganda, conspiracy." erectorset MySpace site... Last played March 3, 2007

F13 "Hardcore/Punk with a touch of blues. Black Flag meets J. L. Hooker. This four piece prides itself on creating high-energy music without the use of pop formulas." - Free Times Last played January 12, 2008

"Falling Off A Building is a band for the songs of Adam Cullum, who doesn't really sing in tune." Falling Off A Building MySpace site... Last played January 5, 2008

"Many talented individuals contribute to the musical wonder that is Folklore, the latest local indie-rock supergroup, including such peerless personages as C'est Mortel's David Specht, Wee Turtles ringleader Jon Croxton, and Ian Rickert of Fairmount Fair and Bugs Eat Books. Only one man, though, calls the shots, and that man is Jimmy Hughes, the friendly gadabout and jack-of-all-trades responsible for such notable musical endeavors as Boys' Star Library, Fairmount Fair, and some of those guitar parts you hear on newer Elf Power songs. When Hughes tells former Master of the Hemisphere Bren Mead what notes to sing, Mead asks how high." Folklore MySpace site... Played June 16, 2007

"Foxes That Fight "Think of these foxes as a mix of experimental rock stitched together with spunky horns-driven ska. Foxes That Fight take cues from the improv traditions of a jazz band but are beat-oriented, or better yet, ska-driven." Creative Loafing Charlotte Foxes That Fight MySpace site... Played September 1, 2007

"Between the highway and the countryside lies that overgrown patch of weeds at the side of the road, littered with relics of the modern world tossed from the windows of passing cars. It is here that the songs of The Fossil Record build their foundation, with one foot in civilization and the other in the wilderness. Rivers, roads, motels and other landmarks from SouthCarolina make their appearances throughout the lyrics, which drip with southern imagery but seem to cry out in a desperate attempt to escape from the provincial life of small town America. Describing the song "Golden Carriage," The State newspaper said, 'It starts off as a jazzy little rock tune with nice vocal harmonies, then segues into a Latin-flavored Tango before finishing with a spaghetti western movie theme, And these aren't just gratuitous ramblings either.'" The Fossil Record MySpace site... Played September 6, 2007

The Gadgets - "We write pop songs with things left out." "Like a more hi-fi Guided by Voices, a more sober Replacements or a female-fronted Hüsker Dü, The Gadgets spit out short-n-sweet power-pop tunes that get by on muscular riffs, agile drumming and angelic singing." - The Free Times The Gadgets MySpace site... Last played January 12, 2008

"Over dinner, Adam and Bill begin discussing former presidents who went by their initials and ghosts - thus, The Ghost of FDR was born. It doesn't really mean anything, they just thought it was a neat concept. Combining elements of jazz, rock and metal, The Ghost of FDR will quickly use a catchy chorus with thought provoking bridges to make sure their audience can step outside of their normal day and take in a little entertainment." The Ghost Of FDR MySpace site... Last played April 19, 2008

The Gods of Mars To experience the Gods of Mars in action is akin to having one's cranium demolished by a five ton wrecking ball that has had a little too much to drink. Gods of Mars MySpace site... Last played May 3, 2008

Gonzalez - "Like Evil Knievel with Black Sabbath for a pit crew, are the groove-soul mean machine, the electro-boogie pinball wizards with grooves so thick they can scoop out mountains and a back beat that demands four hips to move in all the right directions. They are hard rock played like it actually means something." Gonzales web site.. Gonzalez MySpace site... Last played September 23, 2006

Grey Egg's songs are anachronisms. They could be relics from a post-apocalyptic future. After the war is over, and they are alone on a ravaged planet, they pick up acoustic instruments and play gorgeous music, spinning their folklore into the lyrics, lyrics sung in the new tongue of their people." The Columbia Beet Grey Egg MySpace site... Last played September 22, 2007

"Flitting from hard rock to Latin to thrash to klezmer and back, often within the space of a few bars, Gutbucket veritably attacks their music with the kind of ferocity usually reserved for punk, despite having earned their jazz bona fides." Gutbucket web site... Played November 13, 2006

When local songwriter Chad Evans of Hank Vegas pressed an early copy of The Things You Are into my hands in a north Macon parking lot, I had but one thought. I hope they got it right. Since a personnel shift last year, Hank Vegas has unleashed one blistering live set after another, and it would be a real shame if their big debut didn't capture that. With The Things You Are, the band has taken a detour from its alt-country roots into more solid rock territory. And it really works. In fact, much of the album has that hazy, dog days of August feel to it, thanks to pedal steel guitarist John Neff's searching guitar lines." Maggie Large, The Macon Telegraph Hank Vegas web site... Hank Vegas MySpace site... Played November 10, 2007

The Heist & The Accomplice "Some say we sound like Broken Social Scene and/or Minust the Bear. Our sound is very different from what is around the city. we have influences from 70's rock n' roll to alternative folk to crazy guitar solos. Our show is pretty exciting and full of loud screams and laughs." "Displaying an uncanny knack for perfect songwriting that belies their age, the Heist and the Accomplice are poised to shoot into the stratosphere with their polished, angular indie pop." Free Times The Heist & The Accomplice MySpace site... Last played February 9, 2008

The Hellblinki Sextet "...is a shape-shifting conglomerate of Augusta Georgia's most original and eclectic musicians serving Andrew Benjamin's sweaty musical visions: Broken tooth blues in a tux, choral fantasies for agnostic angels, and peg-leg waltzes on the rim of Mt. Vesuvius. In the studio or on the stage Hellblinki is prone to surprises, sexual tension, and dramatic release; its material is refreshingly unusual, while remaining accessible to mortal ears." The Hellblinki Sextet website... Last played March 29, 2008

"Crushing poverty, rural isolation and a total disconnection from the dumbed down,corporate state of mainstream America; all key ingredients that fuel the backwoods psychedelic sludge that is Hovel. Exploiting a stripped down, bare-knuckle sound that brow beats listeners into cozy submission with backhand after bitch-slap of violent tribal grooves overlayed with thick slabs of stoned-out riffs that leave a harsh, ugly feeling like a two dollar hand-job behind the bus station." Hovel MySpace site... Played May 3, 2008

"When it comes to the American music industry, fewer names carry as much clout as Billboard, so for Hot Lava Monster to be a featured guest on its online Underground series is nothing short of huge. Anyone who's paid attention knows singer Patrick Baxley and guitarist Mike Schaming have been working toward this kind of attention for several years, but there's no denying Hot Lava Monster has made its greatest strides since adding bassist Wes Pellerin and drummer Andy Dumiak. But perhaps the Monster's ace in the hole has been manager Matt Alsup, whose experience in Captain Easy has no doubt been invaluable to these guys." K. Langston, Free Times Hot Lava Monster web site... Last played January 26, 2008

"With influences ranging from The Beach Boys to Weezer and The Beatles to Muse, House of Heroes has something to offer fans from any generation of music." - AbsolutePunk.net House Of Heroes MySpace site... Played October 19, 2006

Hungry Models "The three lads, known as Hungry Tim, Mike Model, and Simply Stan, unwittingly fulfill their collective destiny every day by writing and playing a frenzied brand of post-punk swank and just being 'fucking fabulous.'" Hungry Models web site... Played a farewell show January 6, 2007

I Nine — "With its cello-infused sound and female lead singer, I Nine has put its own stamp on pop-rock. The band states, "Pop isn't dying, it's being reborn." If I Nine's inspired approach is any indication, it will be a spectacular rejuvenation indeed." The Gamecock I Nine website... Last played Saturday, November 18, 2006

J'Ouvert is "an amazing steel drum band, made up of local percussionists. The group performs authentic world music on steel drums. Styles include calypso, soca, reggae, rock, jazz, African percussion and solo steel pan." Last played November 23, 2007

A North Carolina combo consisting of one regular guy (that'll be Jimmy) and at least two (it varies) hot alterna-babes in cheerleader outfits (C-Bomb on bass, Super Val drumming), it's of course The Teasers' gleaming riffs which appeal to the reserved British gentleman. Making The Cramps sound wussy and Boss Hog sound like Pinky & Perky, they do dirty rock'n'roll with swagger, sweat and a touch of glammy burlesque. Titles like "Sin-O-Matic", "She Likes Girls" and "She's Slummin' It" tell you it ain't subtle, but in this genre you either kick it or not: The Teasers (patent leather) boot it halfway to hangover heaven. So much fun it's sticky. - Chris Roberts JImmy and The Teasers web site... Played August 4, 2007

Johnny Mac & Cheese Experience - "the cheese is cool or else it would be aging moldy (agent mulder). the cheese currently consists of Joel - Drums Dave - Bass Brantley - Lead Guitar you - the audience lets go down town and score some more cheese" Johnny Mac & Cheese Experience MySpace site... Played January 12, 2008 Next gig May 10, 2008

"Josh Roberts founded Captain Easy, often plays guitar for Danielle Howle, and now fronts The Hinges. The band lineup is Josh Roberts: guitar, vocals. Leslie Branham: guitar, vocals. Robert Walker: guitar. Jim Taylor: bass. Matt Anderson: drums." Josh Roberts & the Hinges web site... Josh Roberts & the Hinges MySpace site... Last played May 23, 2007

Jucifer Chosen by 'alternative press' in 2004 as one of the top 100 bands to watch, Jucifer has a rare ability to bring together fans of almost every genre. Pop, doom, noise, punk, jazz, hardcore, emo, indie, trip hop, art metal, goth, glam, grunge, rock, surf, classical - all are elements that seethe within the Jucifer oeuvre. While such inclusiveness probably reads like chaos, when wielded by Jucifer it is cohesive, distinctly their own and completely devoid of falseness." Jucifer web site... Jucifer MySpace site... Played August 25, 2007

King Of Prussia "While a quick assessment of King of Prussia might bring to mind a more grandiose Smiths or poppier Flaming Lips, the band's deftly-designed lyrics - which speak of home as place, home as state, consumerism, summertime, etc. - place the band closer to the Steely Dans and Magnetic Fields of the world." King of Prussia MySpace site... Last played January 5, 2008

Bentz Kirby - "Christian Rap, well, not exactly, but maybe somewhat like Toby Mac. Well, actually not at all. Basically, it sounds like some lawyer making home recordings in Columbia, SC and he's listened a lot to Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and The Beatles. Well, and a lot of Byrds and Grateful Dead too." Bentz Kirby MySpace site... Last played November 1, 2007

"LeHorla's music is undoubtedly a bridge between the genres. They push the envelope with their ever-building intensity; braving the boundaries of progressive, classic, punk, "stoner" and space rock, giving way to their bludgeoning, hyper-percussive metal syncopations and clever timings, sometimes leaning on beds of drum and bass, or house inspired electronica. LeHorla's music is both exciting and reflective; shedding the genre'd cacophony of their influences and emerging a "sound" all their own." Mark Lauren, Freelance Writer LeHorla MySpace site... Last played September 7, 2006

"With a sound that incorporates the jangle of late 60's garage pop, the lush aesthetics of Britpop, the fury of early punk rock and the bluesy nirvana of 60's rockers, Leslie has the ability to appeal to a variety of tastes." Matthew Maynard, SE Performer Magazine Leslie web site... Leslie MySpace site... Last played August 25, 2007

"So, The Liabilities look like a gang of shiftless ne'er-do-wells and probably are, but they make me proud to be from Macon. They are a gift that never stops giving, a burr in the saddle, a good joke about the pope, a bobble-body doll, a bad case of the runs, a way of life on the wayside, a box of rubbers meeting the road and the leading cause of pomade overdose in young, white men age 21-35. Amen." Chris Horne Aaron Irons & The Liabilities MySpace site... Last played November 4, 2006

Rob Lindsey - "With the addition of a band featuring members of Siberian Laser Tigers and Magnetic Flowers, Lindsey's laid back acoustic tunes take a completely new life, screaming like a runaway locomotive, threatening to careen off the tracks but never failing to deliver with a sound somewhere between Steve Earle and Tom Waits." - T. Baker, The Free Times Rob Lindsey & The Friendly Confines MySpace site... Rob Lindsey web site... Rob Lindsey MySpace site... Last played March 22, 2008

"Lismore is a curious combination of glitch-pop, dirty guitars, lo-fi synthetics, fuzzy pianos, and ethereal vocals... and beats... can't forget the beats! Stephen Hindman previously was known in the music world as 'DJ Kingsize', one of the most respected producing pioneers within American drum and bass, but wanted to veer in a completely different aural direction. Penelope Trappes, a poisonous vocalist originally from Australia, previously fronted a couple of New York City jazz groups before deciding to take on a new, more creative trajectory." Lismore web site... Last played June 30, 2007