Yes, yes, yes. We had hoped news like this would be in the offing.
Capsula, the deliriously talented and charismatic rock band from Buenos Aires now based in Bilbao, will be performing The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders from Mars in its entirely at Trinity United Church on the Friday of Savannah Stopover. Capsula will also play their previously scheduled set at The Jinx on Saturday.
According to the Facebook event info, a limited number of $25 tickets might be available at the door of the church for the 11 p.m. Bowie tribute on March 11, but those will be sold only after all Stopover passholders have entered.
Normally a bastion for everything heavy and loud, The Jinx has always been a haven for punks and the like as well. And with the near constant flux of venues in the city, a steady hub is a much needed asset to Savannah right now. Luckily, if early February’s show which featured punk rock legends The Queers was any indication, The Jinx will continue to be a thriving center for all of your moshing needs.
Opening up the night was Savannah’s own Jeff Two-Names and the Born Agains. They’re a band. Some of them are dads. Some of them are doctors. They are pretty decent with a sound that recalls 90’s West Coast punk or mid 2000’s Midwest punk. Think of the Ramones or Screeching Weasel. Loud, snotty, and sometimes slightly amusing. But then again, I may be a bit biased.
Following Jeff Two-Names came Antagonizers ATL. They got the party started with a street punk sound that drew some parallels to Oi punk bands like The Bouncing Souls but maybe a bit more polished and cleaner. That doesn’t mean that they don’t know how to get the crowd moving though. The high energy set that they cranked out got the pit started and set the stage perfectly for The Queers.
Closing out the night were punk rock legends The Queers. As the name suggests, As one of the pioneers of hook laden, pop punk, The Queers took the night all the way to 11. With a slew of hits that have been put out over their 30 plus years of being headed up by the infamous Joe Queer, The Queers started their set at full speed and didn’t let up. Check out some of Tom’s shots below and be sure to hit the jump for the full set!
The last time that Underhill Rose came through Savannah it was to accompany The Accomplices at The Jinx. Before a full house these consummate professionals put on a great showing of harmony & songwriting. Yes, these ‘up the mountain’ songstresses are certainly easy on the eyes, but there is much more to them than that. Admittedly I’m partial to Americana, country, folk, bluegrass, and roots music, but give a listen to the cuts on this album and see if you don’t agree that these ladies kick up quality dust with their blue ridge boots.
Underhill Rose
The Wormhole might at first seem like a strange venue for this show, but in truth it actually may prove to be a better fit for the intimate nature of their performance than some of the downtown bars where music becomes more of a background than the focus. As of this post I haven’t discovered if there is an opening act for the show, but Underhill Rose certainly won’t have any issues with carrying the weight of an evening on their own if that’s the case. In doing a bit of research for this post it would appear that they are preparing for a short European tour, and are in the midst of a full plate of regional gigging. Catch their performance at The Starland District’s favorite watering hole, The Wormhole, on March 11th at 9pm; $10.00.
The following is from their press release: Underhill Rose has become synonymous with beautiful music, charming personalities, and rippling success. In the last three years, the all-female trifecta from Asheville, North Carolina has independently released two albums that have topped Americana and roots music charts alike and garnered critical acclaim from around the globe. Eleanor’s salty blues-inspired voice and Molly’s soaring range lead the group in tandem with Salley’s country twang to create three-part harmony music that is real and inspired. With song-centered music and acoustic string accompaniments, the trio has carved out a distinctive place in the Americana-folk scene.
Here’s a short, fun ‘home video’ style clip from their last time in Savannah.
“I’ve been listening to Dangermuffin since they released Beermuda,” says Matt Eckstine of The Accomplices, referencing DM’s debut album of 2007. By citing nearly a decade of support, Eckstine goes on to infer that DM has in fact influenced his own musical values, invoking solidarity from those within the DM camp concluding his diatribe of allegiance with, “you know?”
Upon scrutiny of the two band’s individual platforms, there seems to be some truth to Eckstine’s politically and emotionally leveraged comparison. Both bands claim the Americana flag, and both are quite clearly rooted in bluegrass music. This was especially visible last night as DM introduced constituents to a brand new drummer, Markus Helander, a move that allowed multi-instrumentalist Steven Sandifer to focus on his duties on the upright bass, which is essential to the bluegrass sound. This followed seamlessly the sonic landscape of The Accomplices’ opening which is Matt Eckstine on acoustic guitar, Colleen Heine on the fiddle, Zachary Smith on upright bass, Stanford Ray on drums, and all four on vocals.
Though it might only be the beginning of the week as of this post, there is a lot of hype in town for this upcoming weekend’s music. A-Town Get Down is bringing a host of great musicians & artists to Savannah on Saturday the 27th, and we’ll have some coverage of that for our followers later this week.
That being said, there is also a lineup of Americana music that will be hitting the stage at The Jinx later that evening. Local favorites The Accomplices, Waits & Co., and Caleb & The Gents are coming together to spill some whiskey, and put down their ‘roots’ for an evening of entertainment. The last time that The Accomplices and Waits & Co. played together it was to a packed house, with an extremely rowdy, fun crowd and a few surprise ‘super-jam’ songs to finish off the night. In a town full of great musicians who are also good friends you never know who might be joining us onstage for the encore.
The Accomplices, Waits & Co, Caleb & The Gents at The Jinx
Waits & Co. by jabberpics.com
In addition to keeping a busy Savannah performance schedule, I’m working on my first solo EP, writing music for a documentary called HAPPY, playing with a pick-up version of Waits & Co. in Atlanta occasionally, Markus and I just recorded a House Show for One, and as a band we’re hoping to get a full length album recorded this year.
The Accomplices by artistwithcamera.com
The Accomplices will be opening for Peter Rowan at the Mars Theatre on March 5th, are heading up to Charleston with a few other Savannah bands to do a showcase at the The Royal American in April, and also have a few Spring & Summer tours in the works.
Caleb & The Gents by Jon Waits
Caleb & The Gents are currently working on a new album, continuing to tour the Southeast, as well as individual members playing in a variety of other Atlanta-based bands.
Here is the Facebook event invite, and a few video links to check out:
Blackrune’s self-described dark shoegaze heavy metal set the scene, while Crazy Bag Lady’s front man Joshua Sterno amped up the crowd with his overflowing energy and the four-piece’s tight set. The punk attack of Austin’s Spray Paint pushed the night forward with their dynamic percussions interlaced with melodic noise-punk lyrics and guitars, and Protomartyr wrapped up the evening to a raucous crowd, wooing them with sardonic and self-lacerating lyrics.
Check out a few photos below — and catch the full gallery by Tom, Bill, and me (Caila) after the jump. And, yes, that’s Fellini Satyricon in the projection.
Dope KNife — one of Savannah’s most important hip hop artists and a driving force behind the Dope Sandwich label — recently released “Birthday”. Check it out:
This slick new track, which explores various genres and suggests that Dope Knife could move in all sorts of directions from here, was produced by Black Caesar, features Anne Santos of My Maiden Name, and includes Bradley Wilkerson on keys.
From Rolling Stone: Why You Should Pay Attention: Rory Ferreira’s immersion in underground hip-hop dates back to his youth: His uncle is respected Chicago MC Nizm, and he has known Open Mike Eagle since childhood. The latter led him to Nocando, a host at the iconic L.A. beats showcase Low End Theory, and owner of the Hellfyre Club imprint that released his early work. While Milo (who took his name from the hero in Norton Juster’s children’s classic The Phantom Tollbooth) honed his craft through modest releases like 2012’s Milo Takes Baths, he studied philosophy at St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin.
Thursday 18th Captain Green – Barrelhouse South Eric Culberson Band – Bayou Cafe Whiskey Diablo – Wormhole Waits & Co – Molly MacPherson’s Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band – Philips Arena
Friday 19th Star Period Star, Between Symmetries, Scarab – Jinx Strung Like A Horse, Wood And Steel – Barrelhouse South Jeff Two-Names & The Born Agains – Wormhole Bonnie Blue – Molly MacPherson’s
Saturday 20th Accomplices – A Tribute to John Prine – Tybee Post Theater (SOLD OUT) Down Right – Congress Street Social Club Gaslight Street, Frazier Band – Barrelhouse South Sins Of Godless Men, Canopy, Culture Vulture – Jinx Train Wrecks – Molly MacPherson’s
Sunday 21st Sunday Bluegrass Brunch – Tybee Social Club Eric Culberson Band, Greg Williams Band, Crystina Parker– Tybee Post Theater (8p, $10)
If you put COEDS and Wet Socks on the same bill, we’re going to show up — and so are plenty of other lovers of various types of punk and garage rock. The Sentient Bean isn’t a usual spot for either band, but why not? Early, all-ages, in an easily accessible neighborhood — there were lots of reasons for the great crowd on Friday night.
Trampoline Team from New Orleans had a van accident and was running late, but, hey, it’s punk and they squeezed about 10 songs into 20 minutes before the coffeeshop closed at 10. I’d love to see them again in a longer set.
The lighting is harsh and not very friendly to cameras, but I took some shots.
Trinity Sanctuary Concerts held another performance last night to a full house. The band was a Savannah all-star lineup led by Jane Hawksley Ogle, in a tribute to Peggy Lee. Here are a few photos with more after the jump, and a video link to some of Peggy Lee’s material, for our hissing lawn followers that are perhaps unfamiliar with her work.
Hey guys,
It looks like there are not quite as many shows this week downtown as there were last week. There are still a few interesting shows that I am looking forward to seeing. It should be a good early show at the Bean on Friday. Judging from the last loud show I saw there, I would recommend bringing earplugs, the venue is pretty loud. Saturday brings Funk You to the Barrelhouse, they are a good party band. There are a couple of good shows next week at the Jinx, as long as you like your music loud and fast. Agent Orange on Tuesday and Crazy Bag Lady on Wednesday should both be good shows. Friday – 2/12 Wet Socks (Sav’h garage fuzz), COEDS (Sav’h rawk), Trampoline Team (New Orleans punk) – Sentient Bean (8p, all ages) Blind Spots (NY indie rock), Maradeen (Nashville rock) – Barrelhouse South Eric Culberson Band (Sav’h blues) – Congress Street Social Club American Hologram (Sav’h goth pop) – Mansion On Forsyth (9-12)
Saturday – 2/13 Funk You (Augusta funk), Mr. 200 (Atlanta funk) – Barrelhouse South
Sunday – 2/14 Bluegrass Brunch – Tybee Social Club (12-3p) Ambrose (Sav’h R&B) – Boomy’s (10p)
Tuesday – 2/16 Agent Orange, In The Whale (Denver eargasm) – Jinx ($15) City Hotel Solo Sessions – Foxy Loxy Cafe
Wednesday – 2/17 Protomatyr, Spray Paint (Austin), Crazy Bag Lady (Sav’h punk), blackrune (Sav’h soundscapes) – Jinx ($8-10)
