Jupiter Watts, The Preakness, Grand Republic — January 5, 2019 at 529
January 5, 2019
529 in Atlanta
Grand Republic - The Preakness - 1st show in quite a while. Brandon confirmed that the last show was opening for Spiral Stairs. I immediately dug up my own entry on this since I was there - June 29 2017! Time flies! They sounded exceptionally tight for being out of action for so long.. Tracy also told me they are going to record new music which was an excellent surprise. Jupiter Watts - yet another great Atlanta band that’s been around awhile. When every member can handle vocals in some capacity you have an extra weapon that a lot bands don’t have (when you use it right). I’m inspired to catch them again. Snagged a setlist as I really wasn't familiar with the songs. They had quite a few fans who sang right along with them. That is always great to see. It was an early show with about 60+folks in attendance. Nothing like feeling pretty happy and leaving the club after 9pm! Early shows can rule occasionally. Wednesday January 9 2019 529, Atlanta GA Hyena w/Nurse, Nueva Fuerza *Barcelona), Twisted Thing (NYC), Red Delicious (Chicago), Predator Hyena - Originally a headlining LP release show. When I got to the door it was now 6 bands and the only thing I knew for sure is Hyena was going on 3rd. Incendiary - yeah - I just typed that. Use that hyper 16 year old kid voice when you say it. If you need some Hardcore in your life. This will do the trick! Absolutely love them more & more. Nurse - the big surprise was that Nurse was added to the bill. Aaron is currently living in Nashville so shows here are very sparse at best. They went on last. Aaron absolutely crushes as a front man. Yet another weeknight show that went till the very late. Inside - I’m a happy kid. Outside - get me home stat please. Onward Friday January 11 2019 City Winery, Atlanta GA Alejandro Escovedo w/Don Antonio Alejandro Escovedo - The was the best show in I’ve seen him do in quite awhile. Don Antonio is a band from Italy that not only opened but backed him as well. They were a lot of fun. Songs were mainly from his critically acclaimed “The Crossing” lp. Don Antonio also appears on this record as well with lots of other guests. Alejandro shared many stories regarding them touring together (35 dates in 40 days across Europe - where they bonded. One 2 hour jam and then next day a full rehearsal and they hit the road to Germany. “They got to know each other quite well.”). funny enough it was Alejandro’s Birthday as well. He loves ragu (his favorite dish). Set ended with Always a Friend which was stretched out to showcase the band. Monster cover (last song of the encore) - Search & Destroy (The Stooges)! Friday January 11 2019 The Earl, Atlanta GA Carbonas w/Predator Show was over just after 10pm and we made the jump over to The Earl. Just in time for Predator’s set. Carbonas having just playing Gonerfest last fall finally treated the hometown crowd with their first gig here in 10 years possibly? Nice rowdy crowd. Crowd surfing & singing. Our jackets were covered in beer by the end of it. This gig kicked off the Earl’s 20th Anniversary year. Onward… Wednesday January 23 2018 529, Atlanta GA Hank Wood & The Hammerheads w/Rmblr, GG King, Ryan Dinosaur Ryan Dinosaur - Ryan is in 4 bands or more right now. This is his own project where he does all lead vocals. I’ve heard the record comes off more like Total Control but live it comes off as straight up good punk infused rock n roll. GG King & Rmblr both pulled off some great sets. Rmblr did a nice Alice Cooper cover “Long Way To Go” Hank Wood - 30 minute set that was absolutely brutal. It is necessary to go a Hank Wood show anytime they come to town. Period. Onward