KENOSHA KID: Two Nights Live in Athens NIGHT 2 9.19.25
$10.00
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KENOSHA KID: Two Nights Live in Athens
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Thurs Sept 18 & Fri Sept 19 | Hendershot’s | Athens, GA
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In celebration of its 20th anniversary, genre-defying jazz ensemble Kenosha Kid returns home to Athens, GA, for a two-night stand at Hendershot’s. Known for its deep grooves, rich melodies, and fearless improvisation, the band will perform two full sets each night, drawing from a wide-ranging and ever-evolving body of work.
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For two decades, Kenosha Kid has carved out a singular voice in modern jazz, and is now expanding its reach with a special series of performances and workshops across the Southeast.
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Led by Athens-based guitarist and composer Dan Nettles, this anniversary tour features an all-star quintet. Marlon Patton (drums: Nashville) is a rhythmic innovator whose work with LiV Warfield, Lonnie Holley, and Jim White has earned national acclaim. Robby Handley (bass: Atlanta) is a key figure in Atlanta’s music scene, known for his work with Lera Lynn, Michelle Malone, and Larkin Poe. Jacob Wick (trumpet: Mexico City) is an exploratory voice in experimental jazz, featured on Bandcamp’s Best Experimental Music of 2024 for something in your eyes. Gregory Sinibaldi (baritone sax: Seattle) is a dynamic improviser whose collaborations include Gunther Schuller, Bill Frisell, and Cuong Vu.
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Openers:
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Thurs Sept 18 – JoJo Glidewell’s CHEAP HEAVEN: Synth-ist JoJo Glidewell (Modern Skirts/of Montreal) presents a solo performance of improvised/generative music and debuts some compositions which were born in his attic studio, Sky Slaw.
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Fri Sept 19 – Etienne deRocher’s KALIBRATOR: Haunted Shed frontman Etienne deRocher’s solo performance art project combining primitive analog synthesis with screwdrivers.
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Details
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Doors: 7:00pm
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Show: 8:00pm (Two sets each night)
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Tickets: $10 advance / $15 at the door
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Venue: Hendershot’s, 237 Prince Ave, Athens, GA