Robert Traxler is having a tape release show [Small Room-Downstairs]
Sunday 8/20Hi Tone — small roomdoors 7:00 PM$107:30 Pyrrhic Vic (lofi acoustic)8:10 Artificer (ambient drone)8:50 Revenge Body (industrial noise)9:30 Robert Traxler (experimental electronic)
Greed Worm / Dryer Fire / Breaking|Entering [Small Room-Downstairs]
Whores / Pressed / Sleuthfoot [Big Room-Upstairs]
Formed in 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia, the trio has established themselves as one of the most successful and motivated bands in the genre today. Elements of Helmet, Melvins, and the Amphetamine Reptile roster can be heard throughout their catalog, but Whores are no regurgitated throwback act. Through intense, cathartic live performances and the perfected aggressive tenacity present on their recordings, the band has gained a fervent following sure to do nothing but grow in the years to come. October 28, 2016 saw the band’s first full-length album and their debut on eOne records, “GOLD.” The album was widely praised, garnering spots in the top ten on album of the year lists through publications such as Rolling Stone, MetalSucks, Heavy Planet, Invisible Oranges, Shiny Grey Monotone, and more. The band is currently recording the follow-up to “GOLD.” Prior to their signing with eOne, Whores’ output included two now-classic EPs. “RUINER.” released December 20, 2011, put the band on the noise rock map and is now on its fourth pressing. They followed this up with the even-more popular “CLEAN.” released October 29, 2013 and now on its sixth pressing. Between these and “GOLD.” the band released a split of covers by The Cure with Rabbits and contributed the song “Bloody Like the Day You Were Born” to Amphetamine Reptile’s “Dope-Guns-‘N-Fucking in The Streets, Volume 13”. Whores also just contributed the track “Flag Day” to Amphetamine Reptile’s “Bash ’17” alongside acts such as The Melvins, Mudhoney, Lydia Lunch, and Cherubs.In their short career, Whores have received much critical praise.
Daikaiju [Small Room-Downstairs]
“This is what you need to know about Daikaiju: They’re loud. They’re all instrumental (duh). And they’re the band to see if you want to experience surf rock at its most offensive.” – Kelly Weidman, The Informer Daikaiju is a mysterious chimera of sound and imagery that was first sighted in the winter of 1999. Entities of sonic mayhem, Daikaiju takes the sound of waves crashing and shrieking atomic lizards and makes it rock in a way that instills shock and awe in all who experience their shows-a highly interactive and confrontational performance that literally draws the audience into the massive vortex of sound generated by the band. Concealed behind masks, this troupe of mystery people create a mutant style of epic, high energy instrumental rock that seamlessly incorporates a wide variety of musical styles including surf, punk, noise, metal, psychedelic and progressive rock. Like its namesake, the music of Daikaiju is a great, mysterious beast. Compelling melodies, hard-hitting riffs and shifting dynamics fuse together to create songs that dare the listener to experience the secret history of the universe-a fantastic reality of giant monsters, super humans, and extraterrestrial invasions that unfolds like the soundtrack of the greatest monster movie never made. During the early years of the 21st century, Daikaiju’s constant touring in support of their first EP, Monster Surf, built-up a substantial following throughout the southeastern U.S. They expanded their roadwork to the rest of the country as well as overseas with a tour of the Netherlands in November 2001, followed by a lengthier European stay in 2002. In February 2002, the band released their second EP, The Phasing Spider Menace which won them many new fans via liberal airplay on college radio and on a number of podcasts including Escape Pod (www.escapepod.org) a weekly podcast of science fiction and fantasy shorts. The band has also been featured on a number of U.S. and European compilations as well as on Kaiju Big Battel (www.kaiju.com) video productions. In 2005, the band released its debut full-length album on Reptile Records. The self-titled record garnered rave reviews from a wide variety of music publications including music pundits Pitchfork Media (www.pitchforkmedia.com) who hailed Daikaiju as one of the greatest instrumental surf bands currently in existence. In September 2010, the band released its second full-length album-Phase 2-on DingDong Records. The long-awaited album became a huge crossover critical success that got recognized in various annual Top 10 lists for surf, heavy metal and progressive rock releases. The band embarked on a whirlwind tour of the continental U.S. in support of the album playing well over 200 shows in 2011. In 2012, the band embarked on two European tours and continued their lengthy roadwork throughout the U.S. In 2013, the band toured the Far East for its first shows in China, South Korea, and Japan. Daikaiju tied Public Image Ltd. as the ‘Best show by a foreign touring act’ in Time Out Beijing’s “Year’s end roundup: the best of Beijing music” for 2013. Since then, the band has continued its sonic evolution, and their live performances continue to be the stuff of legends. On February 21st, 2023, Daikaiju released its third full-length album-Phase 3. The band is now poised to expand its roadwork to parts of the world they have heretofore never been.
Good Vibes Comedy [Big Room-Upstairs]
Good Vibes Comedy Festival *Friday Single Day Pass* [Big Room-Upstairs]
How does this read to you GOOD VIBES COMEDY FESTIVAL IS BACK!! 32+ comics. 2 rooms. Maximum comedy. Single show passes only available at the door for $20 per show Single Day Pass for all 5 shows $35 ($100 value) Weekend Pass for all 15 shows $80 ($300 value) VIP Weekend Pass for all 15 shows + festival t-shirt, poster & lanyard $120 ($350 value)
Good Vibes Comedy Festival *Weekend 3 Day Pass* [Big Room-Upstairs]
GOOD VIBES COMEDY FESTIVAL IS BACK!! 32+ comics. 2 rooms. Maximum comedy. Single show passes only available at the door for $20 per show Single Day Pass for all 5 shows $35 ($100 value) Weekend Pass for all 15 shows $80 ($300 value) VIP Weekend Pass for all 15 shows + festival t-shirt, poster & lanyard $120($350 value)
Good Vibes Comedy Festival *Saturday Single Day Pass* [Big Room-Upstairs]
How does this read to you GOOD VIBES COMEDY FESTIVAL IS BACK!! 32+ comics. 2 rooms. Maximum comedy. Single show passes only available at the door for $20 per show Single Day Pass for all 5 shows $35 ($100 value) Weekend Pass for all 15 shows $80 ($300 value) VIP Weekend Pass for all 15 shows + festival t-shirt, poster & lanyard $120 ($350 value)
Good Vibes Comedy Festival *Sunday Single Day Pass* [Big Room-Upstairs]
How does this read to you GOOD VIBES COMEDY FESTIVAL IS BACK!! 32+ comics. 2 rooms. Maximum comedy. Single show passes only available at the door for $20 per show Single Day Pass for all 5 shows $35 ($100 value) Weekend Pass for all 15 shows $80 ($300 value) VIP Weekend Pass for all 15 shows + festival t-shirt, poster & lanyard $120 ($350 value)
Good Vibes Comedy Festival *VIP WEEKEND Pass* [Big Room-Upstairs]
How does this read to you GOOD VIBES COMEDY FESTIVAL IS BACK!! 32+ comics. 2 rooms. Maximum comedy. Single show passes only available at the door for $20 per show Single Day Pass for all 5 shows $35 ($100 value) Weekend Pass for all 15 shows $80 ($300 value) VIP Weekend Pass for all 15 shows + festival t-shirt, poster & lanyard $120 ($350 value)
