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The Orphins, Nomen Novum Micro-Tour Starts Tomorrow

Two of the best bands in this city are doing a few OTP dates over the extended weekend. If you read Ohmpark regularly, you know we are big Nomen Novum fans, but we don't talk about The Orphins nearly enough, mostly because they haven't been the most active band since releasing their first full-length, Drowning Cupid, back in 2004. I just recently purchased another copy of it because I had lost my original, and have had it back in my listening rotation. It has got to be one the best albums to ever come out of the A.

The Orphins : Drowning Cupid : Camp Cryotop

Both bands are working on albums right now and I can't wait to hear them. If you are in one these lucky cities, you are required to catch the show:

May 9 - Knoxville, TN @ The Birdhouse
May 10 - Charlotte, NC @ Yauhaus
May 12 - Athens, GA @ Caledonia Lounge

The Orphins Myspace

Nomen Novum Myspace

Labels: Nomen Novum, Orphins

Nomen Novum Photos, Tour, and 7" Info

With all the attention the Atlanta music scene gets for a certain bands on-stage antics and flaming pussy farts it's refreshing to know some people here are putting music and art first. Nomen Novum is just such a band. Led by Guitarist/Singer/Visual Artist David Norberry and also featuring Mark Godfrey and Alex Martin, as well as other guests musicians, Nomen Novum is a band that deserves a lot more attention from local and national fans.

Their recent 7" "Mantis Man" is a great record, from the production to the all the serious badass stuff that comes with it. For $5 you get all this:

For 5 bucks you couldn't buy all the blank media, paper, and materials that went into it. Fuck "Free" as the new price model, these guys are losing cash on each record they sell, if that's not dedication to your work then I don't know what is. You'll never get a greater deal on any piece of art.

You can buy the record from Criminal Records, Wax ’N Facts and Ella Guru. Or just send $5 to:

Nomen Novum
1572 Anita PL NE
Atlanta, GA 30306

and "if you have a sleeve color preference please specify." Luckily for the southeast Nomen Novum will be touring soon, here are the dates:

May 9 2008, 8:00P at The Birdhouse in Knoxville, TN

May 10 2008, 8:00P at Yauhaus in Charlotte, North Carolina

May 11 2008, 8:00P Village Tavern in Charleston, South Carolina

May 12 2008, 8:00P at Caledonia Lounge in Athens, GA

More Dates to come. Here is a sample track from the 7":
"Aunt Urn"

And here are some photos from their last show at The Drunken Unicorn:

The latest and more info at:
Nomen Novum myspace

Labels: Nomen Novum, photos

What Up In The ATL?

This is an incredible week for live shows in the A. Get it started with the trailer to the upcoming documentary on the Atlanta music scene We Fun (this looks awesome!):

Official WE FUN Trailer

The Gaye Blades (featuring Jared Swiley from the Black Lips) will be at The Drunken Unicorn tonight with Coffin Bound and Mammals.

Wednesday night RJD2 is at the Variety Playhouse. I caught him last year at about this time and I didn't really dig it. So if you're smart, you'll go local and check out The Good Moods, The Hotels and Goodnight Mush. at The Drunken Unicorn:

The Good Moods : Jericho

The Good Moods : Old Jersey Trees

Thursday night the Free ISP/Pine Magazine showcase at The Star Bar is the place to be:

Lovesick Scientist is Justin Sias (Elevado) produced by Brian Slusher (Slushco). Go Listen!

A Fight To The Death : Old Black Chains

Cassavettes : My Heart Your Beat

Friday night I'm going to the 11:11 Teahouse to catch 13 Day Mission, Beatrix Kiddo, and Miles From Pangea. I'm working on a piece about these great bands that will be out in the next couple days and I highly recommend checking this one out:

Saturday night is an ATL superstar supernight:

Enon, Howlin Rain, All Night Drug Prowling Wolves, Nomen Novem (featuring members of Moorish Idols) are at The Drunken Unicorn.

The Mourdella (Jessica Juggz's band) CD Release show with Chopper (featuring Colin Mee of Deerhunter), The Coathangers and West End Motel (featuring Brett Hinds of Mastodon and Tom Cheshire of All Night Drug Prowling Wolves) is at The Earl. Looks like Tom Cheshire is gonna have a busy night.

Mourdella : Brink Of Catastrophie

Mourdella : 'Til You Bleed

You can cap off your week with Dunch (the Sunday brunch/dinner) at The Earl featuring The Jupiter Watts doing a low-key set.

Jupiter Watts : Felix (1/4/2008 version)

Damn, the ATL is just too fun!

Labels: A Fight To The Death, Black Lips, Cassavetes, chopper, Elevado, Jupiter Watts, Mastodon, Moorish Idols, Mourdella, Nomen Novum, Slushco, The Coathangers, The Good Moods, We Fun