The Christy Alan Band
Local cover group playing “Beach, Dance, Rock and Funk.” Fri. - Sat., 9 pm, Fannie’s on The Beach (Tybee).
Argyle
Enthusiastic, dedicated original band with a myriad of obvious influences – from ska to punk rock, and from reggae to granola. Thurs., Savannah Blues.
Bandtastics
Local trio playing hits from Bad Company to Sugar Ray. Mon. (hosts Open Mic), The Islander (Wilmington Island) + Fri., The Skybox (Midway).
Jon Banks
Instrumental jazz guitar from a featured member of The Sapphire Bullets of Pure Love. Fri., 6 pm, Go Fish.
Captain Soular Cat
See Connect Recommends. Sat., Savannah Blues.
Kenneth Cowen
Local singer/songwriter likened to both Eliot Smith and The Palace Brothers. Tues., 8 pm, The Sentient Bean.
Drivin-N-Cryin
See Connect Recommends. Thurs., Deja Groove.
The 8-Tracks
Oddball quartet (drawn from local acts Superhorse, Splitfinger and The Judge & The Jury) playing twangy, obscure rock, country and soul from the ‘50s to the present – with four part harmonies. Fri., 8 pm (opening for Webb Wilder), American Legion Post #135 (1108 Bull St.).
Gravy
Challenging, Mr. Bungle-esque art-metal tomfoolery that is easily the most vibrant and self-absorbed local rock output since the glory days of GAM. Wed., The Jinx.
Trae Gurley's Sinatra Tribute
Local singer/actor whose sings live over lush instrumental recreations of ‘Ol Blue Eyes’ classics. Sat., 7 pm, Go Fish.
High Velocity
Roadhouse quintet featuring guitarist Ray Thomasino, known for his work with Southern rockers Bounty Hunter. Fri. - Sat., Tommy’s (Pooler).
i am not a little bus
Local post-rock trio playing heady, instrumental music based on odd time sigs and mood shifts. Wed., The Jinx.
Knee Deep & Drowning
Regional metal band that tours often and writes ambitious, crushing anthems. With Loss For Words and Philly metalcore soon-to-be’s A Life Once Lost. ALL AGES. Mon., 8 pm, Teaser’s Café.
The Legendary J.C.'s
Orlando retro funk-rock band whose charismatic frontman works up a gospel sweat. Sat., Locos Deli & Pub.
The Marshall Brothers
Acoustic covers and Americana originals. Fri. - Sat., O’Connell’s Irish Pub.
Myrtle Beach Girls
Eclectic cover group (Blues Traveler to Pink) boasting two female singers and an electric violin. Fri. - Sat., Oyster Bar (Wilmington Island).
Red Moon
South Carolina-based jam band with a reggae vibe. Sat., JJ Cagney’s.
The Rounders
‘70s -style outlaw country from Chattanooga, with an authentic, atmospheric sound reminiscent of David Allan Cole or Kristofferson. Also on this bill: Australian honky-tonkers The Red Hot Poker Dots (female slap bass player, lap steel guy) and Uncle Sam’s Medicine Kabinet (local Dylan-influenced roots rock). Fri., The Jinx.
Patti Rothberg
See Connect Recommends. Fri., 8 pm, The Sentient Bean.
Savannah Gold
Shag, beach music, oldies and Elvis. Fri., 9 pm, The Music Box.
Savannah Rocks
As part of the International Festival for Peace and Civil Liberties, several indie acts will play free 30-minute sets in Forsyth Park. Wednesday’s bill includes Rob Tyson, Rhonda Johannsen, TiedStik, Broken Time, The Immaculate Fix and Vermillion X. Thursday’s you get Lars Din, Pretty Shady Chicken, Mayor Dave, Hot Pink Interior, Jason Bible and Argyle. DJ Peace 1 will spin music both days. Wed. - Thurs., 12:45 pm - 8:30 pm, Forsyth Park.
Southern Discomfort IV
4th-annual marathon of underground stoner rock and intense metal, featuring Baltimore’s Meatjack and Trephine, New Orleans’ Hawgjaw, Weedeater (ex-Buzzoven), Delicious, Chronicle A.D. (ex-Damad), reunited locals HammÜrd Shit (drunken Scandinavian-style dark metal), and Facefirst. Sat., 6 pm, The Jinx.
Webb Wilder
Internationally-known cult rocker who was a big draw in Savannah – back for his first local show in well over a decade (see Music Interview). Fri., 8 pm, American Legion Post #135 (1108 Bull St.).
Local cover group playing “Beach, Dance, Rock and Funk.” Fri. - Sat., 9 pm, Fannie’s on The Beach (Tybee).
Argyle
Enthusiastic, dedicated original band with a myriad of obvious influences – from ska to punk rock, and from reggae to granola. Thurs., Savannah Blues.
Bandtastics
Local trio playing hits from Bad Company to Sugar Ray. Mon. (hosts Open Mic), The Islander (Wilmington Island) + Fri., The Skybox (Midway).
Jon Banks
Instrumental jazz guitar from a featured member of The Sapphire Bullets of Pure Love. Fri., 6 pm, Go Fish.
Captain Soular Cat
See Connect Recommends. Sat., Savannah Blues.
Kenneth Cowen
Local singer/songwriter likened to both Eliot Smith and The Palace Brothers. Tues., 8 pm, The Sentient Bean.
Drivin-N-Cryin
See Connect Recommends. Thurs., Deja Groove.
The 8-Tracks
Oddball quartet (drawn from local acts Superhorse, Splitfinger and The Judge & The Jury) playing twangy, obscure rock, country and soul from the ‘50s to the present – with four part harmonies. Fri., 8 pm (opening for Webb Wilder), American Legion Post #135 (1108 Bull St.).
Gravy
Challenging, Mr. Bungle-esque art-metal tomfoolery that is easily the most vibrant and self-absorbed local rock output since the glory days of GAM. Wed., The Jinx.
Trae Gurley's Sinatra Tribute
Local singer/actor whose sings live over lush instrumental recreations of ‘Ol Blue Eyes’ classics. Sat., 7 pm, Go Fish.
High Velocity
Roadhouse quintet featuring guitarist Ray Thomasino, known for his work with Southern rockers Bounty Hunter. Fri. - Sat., Tommy’s (Pooler).
i am not a little bus
Local post-rock trio playing heady, instrumental music based on odd time sigs and mood shifts. Wed., The Jinx.
Knee Deep & Drowning
Regional metal band that tours often and writes ambitious, crushing anthems. With Loss For Words and Philly metalcore soon-to-be’s A Life Once Lost. ALL AGES. Mon., 8 pm, Teaser’s Café.
The Legendary J.C.'s
Orlando retro funk-rock band whose charismatic frontman works up a gospel sweat. Sat., Locos Deli & Pub.
The Marshall Brothers
Acoustic covers and Americana originals. Fri. - Sat., O’Connell’s Irish Pub.
Myrtle Beach Girls
Eclectic cover group (Blues Traveler to Pink) boasting two female singers and an electric violin. Fri. - Sat., Oyster Bar (Wilmington Island).
Red Moon
South Carolina-based jam band with a reggae vibe. Sat., JJ Cagney’s.
The Rounders
‘70s -style outlaw country from Chattanooga, with an authentic, atmospheric sound reminiscent of David Allan Cole or Kristofferson. Also on this bill: Australian honky-tonkers The Red Hot Poker Dots (female slap bass player, lap steel guy) and Uncle Sam’s Medicine Kabinet (local Dylan-influenced roots rock). Fri., The Jinx.
Patti Rothberg
See Connect Recommends. Fri., 8 pm, The Sentient Bean.
Savannah Gold
Shag, beach music, oldies and Elvis. Fri., 9 pm, The Music Box.
Savannah Rocks
As part of the International Festival for Peace and Civil Liberties, several indie acts will play free 30-minute sets in Forsyth Park. Wednesday’s bill includes Rob Tyson, Rhonda Johannsen, TiedStik, Broken Time, The Immaculate Fix and Vermillion X. Thursday’s you get Lars Din, Pretty Shady Chicken, Mayor Dave, Hot Pink Interior, Jason Bible and Argyle. DJ Peace 1 will spin music both days. Wed. - Thurs., 12:45 pm - 8:30 pm, Forsyth Park.
Southern Discomfort IV
4th-annual marathon of underground stoner rock and intense metal, featuring Baltimore’s Meatjack and Trephine, New Orleans’ Hawgjaw, Weedeater (ex-Buzzoven), Delicious, Chronicle A.D. (ex-Damad), reunited locals HammÜrd Shit (drunken Scandinavian-style dark metal), and Facefirst. Sat., 6 pm, The Jinx.
Webb Wilder
Internationally-known cult rocker who was a big draw in Savannah – back for his first local show in well over a decade (see Music Interview). Fri., 8 pm, American Legion Post #135 (1108 Bull St.).