Absylom Rising

Eclectic and experienced jam and boogie band from Miss., that’s worked with legendary producer and keyboardist Jim Dickinson. Fri. – Mon., 9 pm, Fiddler’s Crab House. 

Annie Allman

Talented multi-instrumentalist who’s an old hand at drums, guitar and bass. Sat., 5 pm, Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub. 

Bluesonics

Electric blues quartet known for their rock-solid rhythm section. Fri., 9 pm, Jazz’d Tapas Bar. 

Bottles & Cans

Raw, freaky, psychedelic Delta blues with a garage-rock vibe. Wed. & Tues. (hosts Open Mic), 10 pm, Savannah Blues. 

The Chuck Courtenay Band

Electric honky-tonk, Southern rock and country hits (both classic and modern). Fri. – Sat., 9 pm, Tubby’s (Thunderbolt).

The Courtenay Brothers

Acoustic guitar-playing siblings, covering pop, rock and country hits. Sun., 5 pm, City Market Courtyard.  

Mary Davis & Co.

Stripped-down version of Wilmington Island’s pop/rock/soul cover group Band In The Park. Fri. – Sat., 7 pm, Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House.  

The Equinox Jazz Quartet

Hard-bop act led by a Louisiana saxman. Fri. – Sat., 9:30 pm, Tantra Lounge (formerly The Monkey Bar). 

Eric Culberson Blues Band

Funky Chicago and Memphis-style electric blues from an internationally-known local. Tues. (hosts Open Jam) – Wed., Mercury Lounge + Thurs.,  10 pm, Fiddler’s Crab House.

Eat Mo’ Music

Upbeat, instrumental soul-jazz quintet (horns, drums, guitars). Sat., 9 pm, Jazz’d Tapas Bar + Mon., 6:30 pm, North Beach Grill (Tybee).

Junkyard Angel

This “Red, White & Blues Independence Jam” features a regional roots-rock collective (playing covers and originals) boasting members of such well-known Athens, Ga. groups as Bloodkin, Stewart & Winfield and The Park Bench Trio. With openers Nathan Shepard and Chris Talley.  Sat. – Sun., 9 pm, Murphy’s Law. 

The Spec Hosti Band

Great jam-grass act featuring members of The Jimmy Wolling Band. Fri., 6:30 pm, North Beach Grill (Tybee).

Lurid Miscreants

Up-and-coming Tybee-based metal trio, featuring veteran guitarist/frontman Brian “Ragman” Dingess. Thurs., 10 pm, Wind Rose Café (Tybee). 

The Alex Nguyen Trio

Jazz combo led by young local trumpet prodigy Nguyen, who’s internationally known. Sun., 8 pm, Tantra Lounge (formerly The Monkey Bar).  

Harry O’Donoghue

Traditional and contemporary Celtic ballads and originals, from a seasoned acoustic troubadour on guitar and bodhran. Wed. – Sun., Kevin Barry’s.

The Permanent Tourists

Killer R & B, funk and rock covers. Fri., 9 pm, The Mansion on Forsyth Park. 

G.E. Perry w/James Gay

Guitar and mouth harp duo offering roadhouse blues with rock and jazz influences. Fri., 9 pm, Augie’s (Richmond Hill).   Seven Gates To Elsewhere

Young locals influenced by late-’60s psychedelia and soulful ‘70s British blues-rock. Fri., Guitar Bar (348 MLK, Jr., Blvd.). 

“Georgia Kyle” Shiver Band

A rare full-band gig from this talented blues-rock and country-folk guitarist and singer. Sat., 10 pm, Café Loco (Tybee).  

John Tisbert

Jazz trumpeter known for leading local soul-jazz quintet Eat Mo’ Music. Thurs., 8 pm, The Mansion on Forsyth Park. 

The Train Wrecks

Raucous roots-rock trio featuring Jason Bible. Fri., 7 pm, The Warehouse + Tues., 6 pm, Dewey’s Dockside (Tybee).

Turtlefolk

Local, percussion-heavy jam act. Fri., 10 pm, Locos Deli & Pub (Downtown).   

Greg Williams

Prolific, guitar playing singer/songwriter drawing on blues, rock and pop influences. Thurs., 9:30 pm, B & D Burgers (Southside) + Fri., 10 pm, Jen’s & Friends.  

 

This article appears in Jun 28 – Jul 5, 2006.