Smoking The Lizard
Experimental spoken word and performance art from a published poet whos headlined for over a decade in bars and coffeehouses across the USA.
Thurs., 8 pm, The Sentient Bean. The Bluesonics
Popular local trio playing Chicago shuffles and Texas swamp blues.
30hurs., Savannah Blues. Boomerang
Cover band specializing in danceable soul music.
Fri. – Sat., Fusion/The Monkey Bar.
Brock Butler
Solo set from the guitarist and leader of jam band sensation Perpetual Groove. Mon. – Tues., Fiddlers Crab House.
Captain Soular Cat
Rome, Georgia jam band (see Connect Recommends).
Fri., Savannah Blues.
Chris Cooks 2nd Annual Playboy Slumber Party
Local scenester Cook and compatriot James Carroll host another costume ball celebrating swanky 80s-style hedonism.
Fri., 9 pm, Savannah Down Under.
Eric Culberson Blues Band
Savannahs best-known electric bluesman is back and playing more venues than he has in many years.
Tues. (hosts Open Mic Night), Mercury Lounge + Thurs., JJ Cagneys.
Dodd Ferrelle
Solo acoustic show from this promising Athens-based Americana singer whos been likened to Steve Earle. Fri., 8 pm, The Sentient Bean. The Richard Harris Trio
Jazz combo led by a Charleston-based pianist, and featuring Paisley, a California vocalist thats being touted as Jacey Falks latest discovery.
Sat., 9 pm, Jazzd Tapas Bar.
Hazel Virtue
Original, hooky, modern guitar rock with a strong local fanbase.
Fri. – Sat., OConnells Irish Pub.
Jimmy & The Teasers
North Carolina raunch rockers whove just returned from a triumphant DIY tour of Europe. A drunken mix of The Cramps, The Flat Duo Jets and a Taschen flipbook of Vargas pinups.
Sat., The Jinx. KZL Kaleidoscope
Keith Kozel (GAM, Superhorse) is also known for a diverse record collection, showcased in his infrequent DJ appearances. Expect vintage psychedelia, garage music, obscure soul and perhaps even some electronica.
Wed., The Jinx.
The Kickass
Truth in advertising (see Connect Recommends)… Fri., The Jinx.
The Legendary J.C.s
Orlando rockers with a heavy soul and gospel influence. Fri., Locos
Stewart Marshall
Acoustic tunes from one half of the yallternative duo Stewart & Winfield. Wed., Fiddlers Crab House.
The Massey Boys
Local jazzy folk and blues aficionados (including Skip Jennings and Jerry Stenger) who mix traditionals with their own material. Fri., OConnells Irish Pub.
Middleground
Modern rock from Statesboro (originals and Pearl Jam covers).
Thurs., Phat Kat Lounge at Ibiza.
Houston Person w/The Norm Gagne Trio
Tenor saxophonist with a growing cult following (see Connect Recommends).
Fri. – Sat., The Jazz Corner (Hilton Head).
The Denny Phillips Band
Upbeat party tunes from the 60s on up. Plus, frontman Phillips does a mean Neil Diamond. Fri. – Sat., 9 pm, Oyster Bar (Wilmington).
Rocket 350
Straight-up rockabilly (see Music Interview).
Sat., The Jinx.
The Southern Rock Allstars
Seasoned amalgam of sidemen from a few famous rebel rock groups (i.e Blackfoot, Molly Hatchet and The Rossington Band).
Fri., 10 pm, Phat Kat Lounge at Ibiza.
Two Blue
Duo of harpist Daniel Valentino and guitarist/percussionist Jeff Beasley. Thurs. & Sat., Savannah Blues + Fri., 9 pm, Jazzd Tapas Bar.
Wayside Riders
Atlanta-based double-drummer jam band featuring a few ex-members of The Grapes (!). Sat., JJ Cagneys.
This article appears in Apr 7-14, 2004.