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Breaking away from the all-female a cappella of its two prior albums, Zap Mama opted for instrumentation on its latest--or third--release, simply titled 7. This work introduces the group's rich, textural vocal elements into a musical heritage that stretches from Belgium to Zaire. The songs open a sensual, multicultural dialogue, seamlessly weaving together diverse genres--Pygmy chants, pop world beats, hip hop, and reggae--and incorporating the influences of collaborators like rasta man U-Roy and Spearhead's Michael Franti. The language (English, French and Wolof) is as colorful and versatile as the music itself, uplifting and joyous in its optimism. Reserved seating tickets are $18 and $20, with a $1 discount for students. Call 327-4809 for more information.
Ever since it formed in 1993 in the land of the midnight sun and the third-highest suicide rate in the world, Drain S.T.H. has been playing hard and working towards winning American audiences. The band members have been busting ass to claim a place in the man's world of heavy metal--so don't hate them because they're beautiful, and don't love them for it, either.
HOT PICKS: Lissome lipids! FAT makes its bid for classic rock-god status with a jolly leap into the fray of the club circuit, playing rock-and-roll flavored pop reminiscent of the locally known Chronic Future sort: heavy on the Seattle metal, with about a tenth of the fury of Rage Against the Machine. Primarily English, but currently based in New York, Fat's focus is on energy and fun--having it and creating it. The group's single, "Downtime," already in fairly heavy rotation on KFMA, is the first released from its self-titled debut effort. Local crowd-pleaser Shoebomb once again flexes its pop muscle for the out-of-towners, with an opening set at 9:30 p.m. Friday, August 22, at the Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Cover is $5 at the door. Call 622-8848 for more information.
LAST NOTES: Longtime San Francisco underground folk scenester J.C. Hopkins, formerly of Flophouse, summoned all of his talents and many of his friends for his stunning solo debut, Athens By Night. J.C. Hopkins and Friends appear with The Twine on Thursday, August 28, at The Airport Lounge, 20 E. Pennington St. Call 882-0400 for more information. Also, mark your calendar to witness the return of notoriously eclectic Open Mike Nights at the Airport Lounge. They used to be on Thursdays, but for this second season they're scheduled weekly on Wednesday nights. Funky Bonz hosts a CD Release Party to celebrate the fruits of its labors, Nightmare on Groove Street, at 9 p.m. Friday, August 22, at O'Malley's, 247 N. Fourth Ave. Recorded and mixed at Allusion Studios, the 15 original tracks are a conscious and determined effort by Funky Bonz to establish a reputation as not simply a bar band playing covers, albeit obnoxious covers, but as a creative force in the Tucson scene. Support local music and bring some extra cash for your own copy of the disc, which is also available at Zia, Borders and CD Depot. Call 623-8600 for more information.
Tucson folk duo Arm & Hammer--a.k.a. Stefan George
and Anna Duff--also celebrate the release of their latest
CD, A La Carte, on Blue Bhikku Records. Join them on Friday,
August 22, at The Friends Meeting House, 931 N. Fifth Ave.
Tickets are $5 at the door. Call 323-0704 for more information.
--Lisa Weeks
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