End Thoughts & 13 Songs To Offend An Xmas Party

The following list is an attempt to summarize the truly numerous records spun at GF HQ throughout the year. Each song is linked, in no particular order, & we highly suggest you visit, listen, & support if able.  

Garett Hatch: Twin albums, The Humms resurface with ‘Vampire Hours’

"Hatch's first official solo effort, titled "Place Without A Name" showcases a range of different styles and features the piano-wizardry of Mark Plemmons among several other musical guests. The album is set to be an enjoyable experience for the listener." -Plez Jay

Uncle Goo returns to Athens, GA / Ancient Ethel begins Southeastern US tour.

The undisputed champion of country strange, Uncle Goo will return to Athens, GA on March 15th with his band, The Country Dragons (members of The Humms, Shoal Creek Stranglers) and play a special Sunday show at the World Famous bar for any and all patrons whom opt on staying in town during the SXSW season. Goo will be joined by fellow psychedelic surfers, Outersea (members of Hot Fudge, Lydia Brambila) and gypsy garage rockers, Ancient Ethel - the latter of which just embarked on a 12-date southeastern tour of the US beginning tonight at Fleetwoods in Asheville, NC and rolling on through March 19th at Augusta's beloved Soul Bar.

GRATEFUL GREETINGS / 2016

Welcome to the strange world of 2016 folks - Following is the latest scheduled GF Happenins for the month of January : JAN 15th / 40 watt / Athens GA -  The fabolous 40 watt is proud to present : OLD SMOKEY, SCOTT SPILLANE and THE ALL CITY CANNONBALLERS at 9pm / $5 / 18+ / EVENT PAGE …

Happenins for OCTOBER

T.S. Woodward and friends (pictured above) earlier this month sinking in an attempt to capture what will eventually become the cover of his upcoming release, planned for 2016.  Photo courtesy of Woodward's facespook - Many thanks to Dominar productions. Below are the GF happenins for OCTOBER Oct 1st / Caledonia Lounge - Launch into the month as Atlanta's own Gringo Star revisits the classic city with our pals Slow …

THE CRYPTIDES invade Asheville / Augusta

Catch Turf-Rock sensations The Cryptides (members of The Humms, Timmy Tumble and American Mannequins) on September 11th in Augusta, GA at the fabulous (and ever hospitable) SOUL BAR..followed by a salty dash over to Asheville, NC on September 12th to wipe out at The DOUBLE CROWN.  Please watch and share their video below and RSVP …

JEFF MANGUM / ASHEVILLE NC

Neutral Milk Hotelien,  Jeff Mangum huffs and puffs his chest  for two soul'd out appearances at The Grey Eagle while snow flakes tease the smokers outside.    2000 lungs stand shoulder to shoulder, hypnotized by muscle memory to use their heavenly flesh-pipes, forming a choir.  Both of Mangum's evening croons were topped off by the surprise entrance of Scott …

THE HUMMS SHOW DATES

Dear god can it be true? THE HUMMS are on the loose again. Starting tomorrow night, GET TO IT. Sept 21st / THE GHOST HOUSE / Atlanta, GA Sept 28th / LONERFEST / Memphis, TN Oct 6th / GO BAR / Athens, GA Oct 12th / THE SKANKTUARY (??) / Asheville, NC 176 S. French …