The Shut-Ups, Normaltown Sound Machine, and The Wydelles

285 West Washington St,Athens GA 30601

21 May, 2022

Description

The Shut-Ups, Normaltown Sound Machine, and The Wydelles UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN Ben Spraker’s Birthday Bash featuring the music of: The Shut-Ups Normaltown Sound Machine and The Wydelles The Shut-Ups This long running, guitar driven Georgia new wave band’s Kaufmanesque live presentation showcases the sharp-tongued lyrics of keyboardist/frontman Don Condescending and acumen of guitarists Ben Spraker and Jason NeSmith, bassist Thad Thompson and former Flagpole Music Editor Ballard Lesemann on drum set. The band's latest collection is titled "I Was Made For These Times": shutups.bandcamp.com Normaltown Sound Machine Athens, GA group featuring members of Ceiling Fan, Salt Flats, and Still, Small Voice & the Joyful Noise, NSM’s asymmetrical compositions are bracing yet melodic, drawing inspiration from LCD Soundsystem, Herbie Hancock, ESG, Cardigans, Delta 5, Komeda, Stereolab, Rubblebucket, and Motels. Check out their debut EP on Bandcamp here: normaltownsoundmachine.bandcamp.com The Wydelles Frontman and songwriter for the Wydelles and long-time utility player, Bo Bedingfield has been a tall and quiet fixture in the Athens, GA music scene since the early 2000's. Joining Bo in the Wydelles are Brandon Reynolds on bass, John Neff on pedal steel, Neil Golden on keys and Matt Lane on drums. Music: bobedingfield.com