1.3.11 At the end of 2010, The Max Canada sent shock waves through the Athens music scene, and has carried great momentum into the new year. Let's give credit where credit is due, and say that The Max Canada hosts the funkiest parties in town. On this peachy Georgia evening they didn't disappoint. When Grinnin' Bear first took the stage I was overwhelmed with beautiful yellow sweaters, baggy kakis, and golden marshmallow Afros. What more could you ask for from one of Athens brightest up-and-coming bands? Their Southern Americana charm won the hearts of everyone it reached. Speaking of hearts, all the way from Brooklyn, Itchy Hearts' journeyman, Andy Cobb, took the stage in soulful style. The lone man with his acoustic guitar, aged fables, and thick boots satisfied everyone's scaly winter itch. Someone give this guy a turkey sandwich. The fresh highlight of the night came from one Athens hardest-working bands, Tumbleweed Stampede. They hit the stage with their thrilling combustion of folk jam goodness. From the moment they began not a body was still. The good vibes radiated off the singlet wearin', birthday havin', shake-what-your-mama-gave-you, bass player, Tuna Fortuna, as the room jumped with a little left over holiday joy. The sweet smell of groove in the air swayed with the dancing people in to the wee hours of the night. The show marked the beginning of Tumbleweed Stampede's 2011 Mean Mugs EP tour, that took them up the East Cost, making stops in Chapel Hill (NC), Richmond (VA), Philly, NYC, and Brooklyn (Whoa!). As for the future, the new partnership between The Max Canada and Wonder.Lab productions is proving to be a much needed asset to the Athens music community.
Andrew K.
Sam Sniper
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