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Artvoice Weekly Edition » Issue v5n34 (08/24/2006) » Section: Calendar Spotlight


Whiskey Daredevils

Local fans of loud, outrageous roots rock became well acquainted with a charismatic Cleveland band called the Cowslingers, who built a loyal following from some legendary performances at Americanarama and a steady number of return visits to support various vinyl and CD releases. From the ashes of that band rose The Whiskey Daredevils, comprised of Cowslingers Leo P. Love on drums, Ken Miller on bass, and Greg Miller on vocals, joined by guitarists David Bowling (Hayshaker Jones) and Bobby Lanphier (Crooked Mile). While the new band maintains the demented evangelist delivery that Greg Miller is famous for, the overall sound is far from the barnyard camp cultivated by the ‘Slingers, moving instead into the realm of hi-octane, tube-top shakin’ rock. As Miller says “Speed and volume have always been our friends.” The Whiskey Daredevils will explode on the Mohawk Place stage after 11pm on Friday (Aug. 25), on a bill with Wolf Tickets.



Temporary Dream

On Friday (Aug. 25), at 9pm, Nimbus Dance Co. and the music collective Temporary Dream will present an encore performance of the hugely well-received Infringement Festival show, Temporary Dream. Dancer/choreographer Kerry Ring will join the cast this time, along with original dancers Beth Elkins, Theresa Baker, and Aaron Piepszny. The multi-media work features live soundscapes by David Gracon, Greg Genco, and Jeff Fose, video by Brian Milbrand, and Pilates-inspired choreography by Nimbus director Beth Elkins. The set was designed by architect Brad Wales in the space he and Elkins share, at Gallery 164 (164 Allen). This will also be the last performance of Temporary Dream the band, as founding member David Gracon plans to head west to Oregon in early September.



This Day and Age

It’s been a good year for Buffalo-based emo rock acts. First, Cute Is What We Aim For issued their debut, The Same Old Blood Rush With A New Touch (Fueled By Ramen) to a rousing success. Now we’ve got This Day And Age who this week have issued their latest on a big label, The Bell & The Hammer (One Eleven/East West Records). The Bell & The Hammer is a taut emo-punk affair that shows the growth of a band that’s now into their fifth year together. This Day and Age celebrates the new album with an all ages extravaganza this Saturday (Aug. 26) at Club Infinity. The CD Release Party includes special guests Damiera, SpeakerFire and Elektromat. Doors open at 6pm.



Pick of the Crop Dance

Two dozen performers from Pick of the Crop Dance, costumed by local designer Michele Costa (of Petites Choses/Small Things puppetry), will take the stage at the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum in celebration of that grand romantic contraption, the carousel. Choreography by POC's artistic director Elaine Gardner and a soundtrack composed by music director Curt Steiznor combine in a dramatic yet whimsical presentation designed to conceptualize the qualities of these iconic, historical structures —of which the Herschell Museum's 1916 model is a nationally renowned specimen. This is a one-day only performance, on Sunday (Aug. 27), at 2pm. The project is part of a special "Sites Re-Seen" grant given by the Museum Program of the NY State Council on the Arts.



Jackson & Jules

Jackson and Jules will bring classic Torch music to the Elmwood Lounge tonight (Thursday, Aug. 24), 10pm-12am. Julie Kittsley is a WNY native and accomplished actress, singer, and director. Her accompanyist, Norman Jackson, comes out of the Chicago blues scene with a performance career that has spanned over 50 years.Jackson's younger years in Chicago saw him playing with notable jazzmen Eddie Harris and Clifford Jordan, and he claims the great Sun-Ra as his personal mentor. Now an active member of the Colored Musician's Club, locally he's shared the stage with Boyd Lee Dunlop, Carol McLaughlin, Alvin Shepard, and the late Al Tinney. Jackson and Jules will perform selections from Arlen, Ellington, Gershwin, and others tonight, and another performance is set for next Thursday (Aug. 31), also at 10pm.





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