THIS WEEK AT SMITH’S OLDE BAR
Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/19/22
Week of 9/30-10/6
Calendar view: https://www.freshtix.com/organizations/smiths-olde-bar
Weekly Events: https://www.sobatl.com/weekly-events
Tuesday, October 1 – Atlanta Room – SOBATL Presents Sam Williams with support from Hannah Murphy
Genre: Country
Grandson of country pioneer Hank Williams and the son of outlaw legend Hank Jr., Sam Williams is the latest in a long line of American originals, who sings with his own singular voice and writes in his own singular style, fusing gut-wrenching honesty and plainspoken poetics with raw vulnerability and deep empathy. In 2021, Williams released his debut album, Glasshouse Children, which was a testament to his brilliant lyricism and soulful vocals and received rave reviews from Rolling Stone, Music Row, Associated Press, and so much more.
Hannah Murphy, born and raised in Albany, Georgia and now based in Atlanta, has honed her sound and stage presence since the age of 14. Drawing inspiration from her southern roots and legendary folk artists like Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen, she incorporates elements of bluegrass, jazz, and classic folk into her storytelling. A prominent figure in the Atlanta songwriter circuit, she has left her mark on local prestigious venues like Eddie’s Attic and Northside Tavern while working on her first full length album, Problem Starter.
Doors: 7pm / $12 adv / $15 day of
Thursday, October 3 – Atlanta Room – Mr. Gnome
Genre: Art-Rock
Pushing the limits of sonic exploration, Cleveland art-rock duo, Mr. Gnome, create a living, breathing, shapeshifting realm of psychedelic orchestration on their eagerly anticipated LP, A Sliver of Space, set to be released September 27th on El Marko Records. Whether via sound, visuals, or live experience, Mr. Gnome has a knack for taking the beautiful monsters that exist within all of us and shining a glorious light on them. A Sliver of Space finds beauty in chaos by alchemically fusing spectral sounds with a widescreen cinematic perspective. This soaring, introspective musical journey constantly beckons the listener – to get lost watching stars explode, to gaze upon souls splitting and swirling to reunite, and to melt their minds if only for a moment.
Doors: 7pm / $15 general admission
Friday, October 4 – Atlanta Room – Blues Old Stand (Early Show)
Genre: Blues / Southern Rock
A bluesy southern rock band from Montgomery, Alabama.
Doors: 6pm / $25 general admission
Friday, October 4 – Music Room – SOBATL Stardust Sonata “Nightcrawlers” release with Rae & The Ragdolls and Pinto Sunshine
Genre: Alternative Rock
Stardust Sonata is Dillon Byrd, Devon Richir, Elgin Nation and Jason Watkins – four talented individuals who came together to make music that is fun, energetic, and most importantly, that they would want to hear. Pulling in elements of blues, funk, metal and garage rock, they are crafting their own take on guitar-driven rock and roll and having a damn good time doing it. The Atlanta-based, four-piece has shared the stage with national acts, as well as local favorites, in venues big and small around the Southeast. Now they are set on bringing their sound to the rest of the world.
Rae and the Ragdolls are an eclectic band of rock and rollers who make magic in the studio and on stage. Writing and performing a blend of styles, they are not confined to any genre and have something for everyone to boogie down to. Hailing from the metro-Atlanta area, Rae and the Ragdolls have been on lineups with greats like Nick Perri and the Underground Thieves, The Velveteers, Starcrawler, Larkin Poe, Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown, Drive-By Truckers, and Mavis Staples. The band consists of Rae G. Biv, Willie Bennett Jr., Spencer Lingle, Olivia Towe, Josh Newton, and Owen Dills.
Pinto Sunshine is an Atlanta-based quartet with a unique sonic blend of Rock and Latin influences that explores a colorful array of sound that is intended to entice and excite listeners. Tracks like “Rango” and “Dopamine on Sundays” showcase the group’s more energetic elements with touches of Cali-Roots and Indie Rock, while “Villains” and “St. Valentino” represent the bands heavier qualities with their enormous choruses; all wrapped up in a presentation that sounds as if the band is grooving along right beside you.
Doors: 7pm / $15 adv / $20 day of
Friday, October 4 – Atlanta Room – Chloe Kimes / Clawdad (Late Show)
Genre: Alt-Country / Folk
Nashville based singer-songwriter Chloe Kimes is actively defining the next generation of folk-singing troubadours with an old-soul sensibility for storytelling in a spirited alt-country outfit. Born and raised on the lakeshores of northern Michigan, Kimes is unbound by genre as she consistently navigates a delicate balance between poignance and charm with vocals wrung out and steadfast as any before her. Named one of NPR’s 2022 Slingshot Artist’s to Watch, Kimes’ debut album is ambitious and strikingly live. As a self-titled ought be, Chloe Kimes is a sincere reflection of the artist, and with music as homegrown as its penman, Kimes and her band are not to be missed.
Doors: 9pm / $12 adv / $15 day of
Friday, October 4 – Music Room – Late Night DJ Set
Genre: EDM / House
Doors: 11:30pm / Tickets $10 / Ages 21 and up
Saturday, October 5 – Atlanta Room – SOBATL Presents Kimberly York with support from Luke Brown & The Jubilee
Genre: Country / Americana / Rock
Athens, Georgia’s own Kimberly York is at it again this year with her new EP Release, “Devil Songs and Other Such Nonsense”. The Kentucky born artist follows up her 2006 and 2021 recordings (released in 2022) with a whimsical project birthed by accident in a bandmate’s basement. As always, Kimberly brings her Appalachian roots to her country, soul felt and honest songs.
Country rock ‘n roll, straight out of Atlanta. With a fresh take on a familiar sound, Luke Brown & The Jubileeare a live band you don’t want to miss. The group blends guitar, fiddle, and more, creating a high-energy show for every audience. Their debut single “Man of the Hour” is out now and available for streaming.
Doors: 7pm / $12 adv / $15 day of
Saturday, October 5 – Music Room – SOBATL Presents Runaway Gin
Genre: Phish Tribute
With over 500 shows performed since its inception in 2014, Runaway Gin is the World’s Most Notable Phish Tribute Project. They have been voted the Best Phish Tribute in the World two years in a row and 2022 Charleston Jam Band of the Year. On July 4th, 2015, after the second show of the Grateful Dead GD50 run, Runaway Gin sold out the Hard Rock Cafe in Chicago and catapulting them from a Southeastern regional act onto the National scene. The members of Runaway Gin have united with the goal of creating musical moments inspired by Phish. The band’s song list is constantly growing and their improvisational and communication skills are constantly developing independently and together. Like Phish, Runaway Gin will never play the same show or jam the same way twice making every show a unique experience and every moment pure artistic creation.
Doors: 7pm / $15 adv / $20 day of
Saturday, October 5 – Music Room – Late Night DJ Set
Genre: EDM / House
Doors: 11:30pm / Tickets $10 / Ages 21 and up
Sunday, October 6 – Atlanta Room – SOBATL Presents TYL3R DAVIS with Special Guests Xaminah + Beef and Broccoli
Genre: Hip Hop / Rap
Whether you like hearing the soulful strings of the acoustic guitar, letting your soul dance to euphoric melodies, or the head rush from hard-hitting drum patterns, recording artist and vocalist TYL3R DAVIS delivers with embracive flows, heart felt melodies, and a confidence strong enough for you to feel it. TYL3R found his spot in the music world while growing up near Athens, GA. Though he is a man of various skills, he also taught himself how to write all of his own lyrics to his projects and also how to record, produce, mix, and master the content in the comfort of his own recording studio. Every project TYL3R has released come with a diverse message and assorted production that flow cohesively and are sonically in tune with one another despite the different sounds. If you’re just now tuning in, welcome for you are at the front door for more great things to come.
Doors: 7pm/ $12 adv / $15 day of
Sunday, October 6 – Music Room – SOBATL Presents Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons
Genre: Rock / Americana
Portland’s Jerry Joseph is a bonafide “triple-threat”, a prolific and accomplished songwriter, a powerful singer and a memorable performer. In his four-decade career; as a solo artist, with The Jackmormons, supergroup Stockholm Syndrome, his two-piece The Denmark Veseys, his beloved 80s cult band, Little Women, or most recently with Drive-by Truckers backing him; he has continuously toured the world, including such unlikely locales as Lebanon, Israel, Kurdish Iraq, India, Cambodia and Afghanistan, and released a steady stream of albums. In 40 years the Oregon Music Hall of Fame Inductee has amassed an impressive catalog of work as well as many stamps on his passport. After spending much of his time touring Europe and the UK these past couple years, Jerry will be returning to the road in the US to promote this new album with a couple of different backing bands, made up of the many stellar musicians within his satellite. He will also return to Europe and the UK this Winter.
Doors: 7pm / $20 adv / $25 day of
New On-Sales:
October 27 – SOBATL Presents Bonner Black / Genna Matthew with Meredith Tilton
October 30 – SOBATL Presents The Great Indoors with Mostly Strangers
November 10 – SOBATL Presents Certainly So with support from Atticus Roness
November 20 – SOBATL Presents Dallas Burrows
December 6 – Deep Shag Presents Girl 90 with Electric Death Cult
December 15 – SOBATL Presents The Steepwater Band
February 5 – SOBATL Presents Robert Jon & The Wreck
February 12 – Zero Mile Presents High Fade | Bedford
