Athcast - Athens Music!

Maserati "I have never been one to steer clear of hyperbole, and so it is with great pride and conviction that I embark on this over- the-top endorsement of what may well be the greatest band to ever call Athens home. From their early days as post-emo-reformed-math experimenters, Maserati showed promise, but with last year's addition of dynamo Jerry Fuchs (who for my money is the greatest living rock drummer), the group embraced the misunderstood and oft-maligned universe of psychedelic rock, introducing a healthy dose of Pink Floyd and Can to their already compelling prog-punk mix. Drunk on the power of this newfound experimental freedom, Maserati continues to evolve in ways their built-in hipster audience might not fully appreciate but lovingly laps up all the same." - Ryan Lewis, Athens Banner-Herald

Rockinwood The Best 'Get Drunk Rock-N-Roll' you've ever heard. Danny Coulter, Whit Hawkins, Owen Hunt, Nick Lacis, Mike Walliser.

The Whigs One of the Top 10 Bands to Watch For by Rolling Stone Magazine 2006. Labeled as perhaps the next big thing since R.E.M. The Whigs are set to be one of the major talents out of Athens, GA. Buy their album, Give 'Em All a Big Fat Lip, TODAY!!!

The Maddhatters The Maddhatters are... Robby - Guitar Nick "The Reverand" - Sax Jake - Drums Maaike - Trumpet and Trombone Trent Petty - Vocals Kenny "Ryan" Razor - Bass Doc Hoovie - T-Bone The Maddhatters sound at its roots is ska, yet distinct sounds of punk, rockabilly and hardcore/metal can be heard. Formed in the late summer of 1997 in a small, quite part of the south east known as the Port City (Wilmington, N.C.) In that time, the Maddhatters have played over 1200 shows, with over 2000 bands all over the U.S. and Canada. The band has shared the stage with many great talented ska and punk bands such as The Toasters, The Slackers, VGS, The Casualties and many more. The Maddhatters sound has been compared to bands such as The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Voo Doo Glow Skulls and Madness. If you have never experienced a Maddhatters show then hang on. The Maddhatters are known for there high-energy live performances and stage antics. Keeping the crowd moving comes very easy for this band.

The Futurists An up and coming four-piece from Atlanta, GA, The Futurists established themselves as a band committed to writing energetic, yet tender and soulful rock melodies. Known for putting on a live show full of passion, power, and showmanship, The Futurists have been building a following: transforming the audience and basic word of mouth campaigns. The Futurists bring all they have to the stage, allowing their piercing melodies and beats take control of any listeners dancing shoes and hearts. With years of musical knowledge and live performance under their belts, The Futurists are poised to break out. The Futurists, consisting of John Lindsey (vocals/guitar), Matt McDaniel (bass/backing vocals), Matt DeBusschere (drums), and Alan Poole (lead guitar) merge their diverse influences in order to create a rich, full sound, built around soaring vocals and powerful guitar melodies.

Kung Fu Grip Take three guys with alot of free time...Japanese punk rock influence.....genuine love for destruction of the ear drums.....and SEX.....put them together and what have you got???? ....A sexy party.........I mean Kung Fu Grip!

Ankou Darzeth-Bass/vocals DarkShadow-drums/vocals Bryan - Guitar

Betsy Franck & The Bareknuckle Band Betsy Franck and her Bare Knuckle Band debuted on the scene in Athens, Ga. In October 2002, with a five song bluegrass acoustic EP. Slow pedal steel rifts, and sweet vocal harmonies characterize this early effort. Then in January 2003, Betsy and the BKB went into John Keane Studio’s and came out with an electrified, and amplified seven song album. With help from friends like fancy fiddler David Blackmon, there is definitely some bluegrass, mixed with those same soulful vocals, and a little bit of honky tonk. The current configuration boasts a different sound than the latest recording. Dirty blues slide guitar, busy bass lines, gospel/country vocals, and rock n’ roll drummin makes for some soul infused shake your booty blues rock.

Betsy Franck & The Bareknuckle Band Betsy Franck and her Bare Knuckle Band debuted on the scene in Athens, Ga. In October 2002, with a five song bluegrass acoustic EP. Slow pedal steel rifts, and sweet vocal harmonies characterize this early effort. Then in January 2003, Betsy and the BKB went into John Keane Studio’s and came out with an electrified, and amplified seven song album. With help from friends like fancy fiddler David Blackmon, there is definitely some bluegrass, mixed with those same soulful vocals, and a little bit of honky tonk. The current configuration boasts a different sound than the latest recording. Dirty blues slide guitar, busy bass lines, gospel/country vocals, and rock n’ roll drummin makes for some soul infused shake your booty blues rock.

"Math rock? Yeah, but not really. Dance pop? Sort of. Calculator funk? Close enough. Hello Sir Records team members." *http://www.myspace.com/weversustheshark Photos: Kevin M. Quinn Brown Bag Photography & Design 864.506.5327 brownbagphoto@gmail.com Recording: Mike Ewing podcastpower@gmail.com Editing: Mike Ewing podcastpower@gmail.com

"VTC is a pteradactyl wingspan family affair. We formed to play electric versions of Heather Heyn's acoustic material, and satiate the southeast's appetite for understated sexiness. You can see members of VTC perform together with bands such as Dark Meat Vomit Lasers Family Band and Ginger Envelope, or without each other in many other groups. You may just as easily see us kickin' it anywhere at anytime in the ACC. The band started with Heather, Forrest, Aaron, and Robbie who has moved on to other expressions in baritone. We added Asa to fill out the sound, and Jason was added to do the same when VTC toured North Carolina without Aaron, who was off touring with another band he's in. VTC members are notoriously busy with multiple projects. We've been asked to cover "Manic Monday" and intend to do so someday..." *http://www.myspace.com/vicaiouslythroughcats Photos: Kevin M. Quinn Brown Bag Photography & Design 864.506.5327 brownbagphoto@gmail.com Recording: Kevin Straker kmstraker@mindspring.com Editing: Mike Ewing podcastpower@gmail.com

"Formed in 1726 in Port Royal, Jamaica, Venice is Sinking was born the poor child of a seafaring sugar merchant. Its father passed away at an early age, but this traumatic event did not deter Venice is Sinking from taking up the sailor's life itself. The call of the sea was just too potent to ignore, so in 1743, after many years working in the sugar cane fields, Venice is Sinking took a position as house musician on the British sloop, the Lonely Wytche. Unfortunately, during a storm near Bermuda in 1745, the ship was lost, never to be heard from again. In 2004, Venice is Sinking mysteriously reappeared in the Caledonia Lounge parking lot in Athens, Georgia, trying to take a three pronged plug off a 1985 Volkswagen Westphalia for purposes unknown. As they have played many shows since then, one can only assume that they succeeded." *http://www.veniceissinking.net Photos: Kevin M. Quinn Brown Bag Photography & Design 864.506.5327 brownbagphoto@gmail.com Recording: Kevin Straker kmstraker@mindspring.com Editing: Mike Ewing podcastpower@gmail.com

Randall Bramblett has kept great company over the years. From his early career with Capricorn Records (Cowboy, Gregg Allman, Sea Level) to his more recent tours with Widespread Panic, Traffic and Steve Winwood, he has worked with the best in the business. Randall’s solo career began in the mid ‘70s with two critically acclaimed albums on Polydor Records (That Other Mile, Light of the Night) and has continued to the present with his most recent releases on Capricorn (See Through Me) and New West Records (No More Mr. Lucky, Thin Places). Currently, Randall tours with his own band, the Randall Bramblett Band, an extraordinary group of pros from the Athens/Atlanta area. On guitars are his old friend and writing partner from the early days, Davis Causey and a new and versatile arrival, Mike Hines. Mike Steele and Gerry Hansen (Shawn Mullins) are on bass and drums respectively. Each band member is a successful session player and producer in his own right. This band has opened for Widespread Panic and Steve Winwood and has been generating a tremendous buzz and rave reviews wherever they perform. The rare combination of songwriting and musicianship makes the Randall Bramblett Band so unique and guarantees a live experience you won’t forget. Randall Bramblett isn't going to claim to be something more than he is. We'll let others do that for him - "Randall is the most talented and prolific songwriter I have the privilege of knowing." Bill Berry - R.E.M. "[He's] one of Georgia's musical treasures…Guaranteed to improve your day!" Dave Schools - Widespread Panic "…the best songs of his career." (No More Mr. Lucky) Warren Haynes - Allman Brothers Band "Randall is in my opinion the most gifted & talented southern singer-songwriter musicians of the past several decades." Chuck Leavell (Rolling Stones, Allman Brothers) FACTS: Toured and/or recorded with: o Sea Level o Greg Allman o Levon Helm o Widespread Panic o Steve Winwood o Traffic o Gov't Mule o Bonnie Bramlett o Roger Glover o Cowboy o Elvin Bishop o Goose Creek Symphony o John Hammond o Warren Haynes o Robbie Robertson o Johnny Jenkins o Jerry Joseph o Jan Krist o Francine Reed o Vigilantes of Love Played with: o String Cheese Incident o Phoebe Snow o Grateful Dead Resides in Athens, Georgia. Born and raised in Jesup, Georgia. It all adds up to the best of endeavors: virtuoso writing and playing that's within every listener's emotional grasp. These are songs that will endure for years to come, as echoes of our time. *http://www.randallbramblett.com Photos: Kevin M. Quinn Brown Bag Photography & Design 864.506.5327 brownbagphoto@gmail.com Recording: Kevin Straker kmstraker@mindspring.com Editing: Mike Ewing podcastpower@gmail.com

Panda is the new band/recording project of Audtion With Max Reinhardt's Sanni Baumgaertner. After leaving Athens, GA in July 2005, heading for Berlin with a newly recorded full length album in her pocket, she is now splitting her time between Germany and the US, playing shows in both places. Produced by Andy Baker (The Glands, Azure Ray) and Matt Yelton (The Pixies, Frank Black), the album features in addition to members of Audition with Max Reinhardt a number of Athens musicians, among them Jesse Flavin (Phosphorescent), Eric Harris (The Olivia Tremor Control) and Andy Baker. Photos: Kevin M. Quinn Brown Bag Photography & Design 864.506.5327 brownbagphoto@gmail.com Sound Engineer: Newton georgiatheatre@hotmail.com Recording: Mike Ewing podcastpower@gmail.com Editing: Mike Ewing podcastpower@gmail.com

Packway Handles strength is in its cohesiveness. Vocal Harmonies and string syncopations lock together like Legos-Aspen Daily News. The Packway Handle Band is a group of young, talented Bluegrass musicians based out of Athens, GA. The group has developed their own unique single mic style of bluegrass that is as traditional as it is exploratory.-Marquee Magazine March 2004. They perfect tight three and four part vocal harmonies, express electrifying picking styles in each solo, and perform memorable live shows. They combine traditional Bluegrass music with their original progressive acoustic songwriting, and have added bluegrassified 80's cover tunes in their performances. Along with some end-of-the-world gospel tunes... For Booking info contact booking@packwayhandle.com Photos: Kevin M. Quinn Brown Bag Photography & Design 864.506.5327 brownbagphoto@gmail.com Sound Engineer: Newton georgiatheatre@hotmail.com Recording: Mike Ewing podcastpower@gmail.com Editing: Mike Ewing podcastpower@gmail.com