In addition to Kid Syc@Brandywine, Dare Dukes, General Oglethorpe & The Panhandlers and Triathalon, 17 of Savannah’s favorite new and returning bands will be playing Stopover!
Convict Fiction: A four-piece anchored upon a strong rhythm section comprised of bassist Joseph Raines and drummer Mike Goehler, coupled with tasteful guitar work from Beau Croxton & Sean Ellis. Tastefully haunted by the sand-paper snarls of Croxton’s vocals. Friday, 4pm, Loco’s. http://soundcloud.com/convictfiction
Hot Plate: You always wanted to see what happened to the music after Van Halen broke up the first time, before subsequently becoming Sam Halen. Though Hot Plate may not have the answer, they are four dirty natives hell-bent on consumption and dangerously low on cigarettes. Friday, 5pm, Loco’s. www.fascinated.bandcamp.com
Lonesome Swagger: With roots in early rock and roll, blues, Americana and traditional country, Lonesome Swagger has distilled all of these aspects into one “high test” brew with a dark twist. Friday, 4pm, Livewire. https://www.facebook.com/lonesomeswagger
Crazy Man Crazy: Four cats locked down in the sound that started it all: rockabilly music played loud and strong. Friday, 5pm, Livewire. http://www.crazymancrazyband.com
Jamison Murphy: Jamison Murphy is an indie-folk songwriter and musician. Influences
include the Mountain Goats, Olivia Tremor Control, and Vic Chesnutt, as well as writers such as O’Connor and Joyce. He plays a multitude of instruments and is currently working on his fourth album. Friday, 5pm, Blowin’ Smoke. http://jamisonmurphy.bandcamp.com/
D.C.B.: An experimental fusion of eclectic soundscapes and hip-hop beats. Saturday, 3pm, Loco’s.
Magic Places: Magic Places’ songs are like soundtracks to lost films about imaginary cultures, incorporating techniques from every era of recording technology to evoke a timeless sense of magic and mystery. Saturday, 4pm, Loco’s. http://magicplaces.bandcamp.com
Lovely Locks: A little guitar, a little percussion, and a lot of badass vocals from Savannah songstresses Britt Scott & Crystina Parker. Saturday, 5pm, Loco’s. https://www.facebook.com/LovelyLocksBand?sk=info
Free Candy: Surf/garage rock/punk music with fun and strange lyrics. Renown for their themed shows, the band encourages audience participation and always has enough free candy on hand to share with everyone! Saturday, 3pm, The Jinx. http://www.free-candy.net
Indian Giver: Loud, abrasive punk/hardcore. Saturday, 4pm, The Jinx. http://www.swamptribe.bandcamp.com
Damon & The Shitkickers: The group has a diverse background in music ranging from punk rock & heavy metal to jazz & country. When they get together though, there is no doubt that all these boys are all about playing some good-old country music that they grew up listening to. Saturday, 5pm, The Jinx. myspace.com/damonandtheshitkickers
The Train Wrecks: Savannah’s own local-boys-done-good, The Train Wrecks offer up raucous and rollicking Americana. Local reviewers have been “blown away” by the band’s live shows, and the Wrecks have been officially dubbed ‘The Hardest Gigging Band in Savannah,” a testament to the love and dedication they have for their music. Saturday, 2pm, Blowin’ Smoke. http://thetrainwrecksband.com/
Roland: Large, catchy hooks and soulful, anthemic choruses influenced by indie & blues rock. Saturday, 3pm, Blowin’ Smoke. http://rolandtheband.tumblr.com/
Sincerely, Iris: Singer/songwriter Todd Murray of Sincerely, Iris has a sound that can be summed up best as “road trip music”—always changing, always moving along. Saturday, 2pm, Congress St. Social Club. http://www.sincerelyiris.com
Each & Every Opus: Treading with heavy words and a driving spirit, Each & Every Opus has developed a unique sound that cries out “acid folk,” catering to all but the faint of heart. Saturday, 3pm, Livewire. https://www.facebook.com/EachandEveryOpus
Word of Mouth: An 8-piece musical tribe comprised of diverse artists using the power of music, art and creative collaboration. Saturday, 5pm, Livewire. http://www.WordOfMouthSpeaks.com
Whaleboat: WHALEBOAT is a local three man crew consisting of shipmates Jeremiah, Paul, & Brent who dropped their debut EP Navigator this Spring 2012. With a blend of reverb drenched melody, southerngazed distorted guitars, & precise tidal drumming will draw comparisons to Radiohead, My Bloody Valentine and The Cure.Friday, 6pm, The Jinx
http://www.mywhaleboat.com
Tony Beasley: As the front man of legendary WHISKEY DICK, and as Savannah’s best bartender 2011, Mr. Tony Beasley will be at the Jinx belting out some classic country and original outlaw country.