Music Midtown 2005 Locals Only Stage

This year, Music Midtown received over 400 entries from local artists hoping to score a spot on one of the most coveted stages in Atlanta music. A spot on the Locals Only Stage means a huge boost in publicity for local artists, and a chance to share a bill with some of the world’s biggest bands. Past up and comers that got their start on the Locals Only stage include John Mayer, Angie Aparo, Injected and Michelle Malone. Make sure to make it down to the festival early to catch these exceptional local artists representing a variety of styles and genres. If you like to be the first to hear tomorrow’s stars, this is your chance!

Presenting the 2005 Music Midtown Locals Only Artists:

23 Jinx | www.23jinx.com
Friday, 8:30-9:00 PM
This young Atlanta band is all about in your face rock’n’roll. They promise to deliver a sweaty, exciting, and energy-fueled performance.

a fir-ju well | www.afirjuwell.com
Saturday, 08:15 PM - 08:45 PM
One of the more eclectic bands on the bill, a fir-ju well has been compared to an equally eclectic range of artists, from The Flaming Lips to The Doors. While a fir-ju well is notorious for busking in between shows on the road, each member is a talented multi-instrumentalist. Watch out for rampant instrument swapping between songs!

Avenge Vegas | www.avengevegas.com
Friday, 10:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Avenge Vegas are not your typical “girl band.” Their lilting vocals are backed by blaring guitar to create a sound that is just as aggressive as it is beautiful.

Big Tako | www.bigtako.moonfruit.com
Sunday, 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Barely old enough to drive, the punk rockers of Big Tako formed three years ago…in eighth grade. Despite their age, don’t expect any cheesy pop punk. Their sound has been compared to the likes of Rancid, Anti-Flag, and Rise Against.

Collective Efforts | www.collectiveeffortsmusic.com
Sunday, 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Recently signed to Arc the Finger Records in Atlanta, Collective Efforts is melodic and thought-provoking. Their tunes are positive and optimistic, and backed by a sophisticated blend of scratching, orchestral samples, and innovative production.

Dropsonic | CANCELLED!
Sunday, 03:45 PM - 04:15 PM
Somewhere between the vocal and lyrical sophistication of Thom Yorke and the raucous instrumentation of Led Zeppelin lives Dropsonic. Hailed by allmusic.com as a “band to watch,” their unique composition is sure to delight the most critical listeners.

Five Eight | www.fiveeight.com
Saturday, 10:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Five Eight are truly an exceptional band. They are the only act on the Locals Only Stage to have been added into regular rotation at 99X, and the only band asked to perform TWO years in a row! If you missed them last time around, make sure to catch their bewildering stage antics sandwiched between The Killers and The Pixies!

Good Friday Experiment | www.goodfridayexperiment.com
Saturday, 05:15 PM - 05:45 PM
Good Friday Experiment is a psychedelic mix of 1960s pop sensibilities and abstract electronica. Their charming retro-futuristic sounds are reminiscent of a sober and subdued Brian Jonestown Massacre.

Honestly | www.honestlyband.com
Saturday, 06:45 PM - 07:15 PM
Young listeners are sure to enjoy the radio-ready rock sounds of Honestly. Polished yet fierce, Honestly delivers infectious hard rock.

Linger | www.lingermusic.com
Friday, 07:15 PM - 07:45 PM
Blistering guitar riffs and dark themes are infused throughout Linger’s intense sound. This fearsome threesome blends dense rhythms with electronic accents. Think Billy Corgan fronting Muse.

Modern Skirts | www.modernskirts.com
Saturday, 03:45 PM - 04:15 PM
Modern Skirts are Athens’ own Britpop band. You can expect toe-tapping, catchy melodies with smiling three-part harmonies. In 2004, readers voted Modern Skirts “Best Pop Band” and “Best Up and Coming Band” in the annual Flagpole Athens Music Awards.

Psychic Hearts | www.myspace.com/psychichearts
Saturday, 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Psychic Hearts make sexy, captivating music. This Athens band has a knack for pulsating bass lines and new wave backbeats that will get your body rockin’. Come down early to experience what the band has coined “heavy new wave disco shoegaze.”

Sali Hagan | www.salihagan.com
Friday, 06:15 PM - 06:45 PM
Music is in Sali Hagan’s blood. She was raised on the road spending long days traveling on tour with her mother’s band Raw Honey. Sali draws on a wide range of influences, from Stevie Wonder to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, to create a soulful sound all her own.

Tim Brantley | www.timbrantley.com
Sunday, 3:45 PM- 4:15 PM
Tim had his lucky break in his early teens when a chance audition landed him a spot in the pop group "Lucky," the project of producer Maurice Star known for founding the New Kids and New Edition. Now 25, Tim spends much of his time behind the piano, composing honest music that transcends the genres of americana and alternative rock.

Trances Arc | www.trancesarc.com
Sunday, 06:45 PM - 07:15 PM
With members hailing from both Atlanta and Athens, Trances Arc is in some ways a composite of Georgia’ music scene. Their live show is always cathartic and invigorating, with every song performed with sincere passion and enthusiasm.