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Warm in the Wake promoting ‘golden’ EP

Growing up in Birmingham, Ala., Warm in the Wake guitarist Chris Rowell and drummer James Taylor, Jr., consumed a steady diet of classic rock, rubbing elbows with a number of different musicians including future Drive-By Truckers members, Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley.

Entropy back in Athens after sophomore record

After a brief hiatus from touring to record new material, Entropy returns to Athens tonight, celebrating the release of its sophomore LP, “Scrawl.” Formed in 1999 by guitarist Brian “Slappy” Goodman and drummer Rob Robinson, Entropy remained an instrumental funk trio until 2001, when vocalist and keyboardist Rod Williams joined the band, bringing new dimensions of songwriting to the band.

Guitarist returns to Athens ready to rock

His sound has been dubbed lounge punk, psycho-billy and even slacker swing.

“People say a lot of strange things,” said guitarist Dexter Romweber, former front man of Flat Duo Jets. “We just play rock and roll.”

The rocker returns to Athens Friday for a performance at the Melting Point.

Disparate influences characterize ‘Squat’

For newcomers to contemporary jazz, Squat’s latest self-titled release may be a little baffling. The sixth and most polished album to date from the Atlanta-based quartet draws its influences from a myriad of styles, capturing the energy of the band’s live shows.

Members of Squat balance recording, brand new babies

For members of Atlanta-based jazz band Squat, the past few months have been doubly momentous. While awaiting the release of its sixth release recorded early in 2006, half the members of the band have become fathers. SQUAT CD RELEASE PARTY Playing with Tommy Somerville, Carl Lindberg and Friends and the Trey Wright Trio When: 8 p.

Have a ‘Super’ Sunday Supper at Farm 255

Farm 255 kicks off its new Sunday Supper schedule Sunday with a Super Bowl party, featuring a casual menu and drink specials.

In addition to normal Sunday brunch hours from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Farm will begin reopening for dinner on Sundays from 5:30 to 9:30 p.

Philadelphia’s Lotus rocking electronica

Working their way through the South, Philadelphia-based rockers Lotus roll into Athens Saturday for a performance at the Georgia Theatre before continuing on tour to promote the band’s most recent album, “Strength of Weak Ties.” With the growing popularity of electronic dance beats in pop music and the explosion of dance punk last year, Lotus’ explorative sounds have found an easy niche amongst underground dance circuits.

Musicians mature sounds, expand across genres

With backgrounds ranging from classical music to heavy metal, Squat landed their first gig in October 1994, when their goals were as defined as any upstart college band.

“At times people thought we were a hippy jam band,” recalled bassist Carl Lindberg. “I guess when we started, we were closer to that than a jazz ensemble.