Beat Down: Rabbit in the Moon returns to Atlanta
April 15th, 2009 by Jonathan Williams in Music news
It’s been about nine years since Florida’s Rabbit in the Moon brought its full post-apocalyptic stage show to Atlanta (not counting a performance at the Echo Project suburban music festival in 2007). Sure, Confucius and Monk have done individual and combined DJ gigs from time to time. But when it comes to their highly theatrical performances where grinder shows, fire performers and other visual stimulation compliment the band’s blend of trance, house, breakbeat and industrial rock, Atlantans have been missing out for quite a while.
Like some sort of sci-fi cross between Cirque du Soleil and Marilyn Manson, Rabbit in the Moon finally returns to Atlanta this week for a performance at Opera. And whether you’re dancing to the infectious sounds or entranced by the overall spectacle, you’re not likely to be bored by a couple of guys standing behind turntables in the dark. Rabbit in the Moon takes live electronica to an entirely new level.
Rabbit in the Moon. $20-$50. 10 p.m. Thurs., April 16. Opera, 1150 B Peachtree St. 404-874-0428. www.liquified.com.
Door 44 Anniversary Party Kickoff. It was one year ago that Door 44 opened its doors, offering a more rock ‘n’ roll take on Midtown clubbing. Celebrating its anniversary all weekend, the party begins Wednesday night as DJ Menelik, who made a name for himself in Atlanta spinning rock, hip-hop, soul and pop, returns from Los Angeles for a headlining set. Danny M spins in the parlor while the Door 44 pinup girls provide additional stimulation.
Free. 10 p.m. Wed., April 15. Door 44, 44 12th St. 678-949-9531. www.okellypromotions.com.
The AP Tour. Sponsored by Alternative Press magazine, this package of Warped Tour friendly acts comes to town this week headlined by two comedic bands influenced by synth pop, ‘80s hip-hop and modern electro. Colorado’s 3OH!3 backs hilarious rhymes from suburban white boys with skuzzy synths and beats. And local crunk rock act Family Force 5 brings a similarly ‘80s sound spiked with classic Beastie Boys-like raps.
With the Maine, Hit the Lights and A Rocket to the Moon. $15. 6 p.m. Fri., April 17. Masquerade (Heaven), 695 North Ave. 404-577-8178.
J-Boogie
J-Boogie. Having spun at clubs around the world, this San Francisco DJ is known for his soulful sets of hip-hop, dub, downtempo and funk. He brings enough energy to warrant some boogie (hence the name), but provides some chill-out moments for when you need to catch your breath. The award-winning spinster brings his worldly sounds to Halo this week as a part of its Intown Getdown series.
$5. 10 p.m. Fri., April 17. Halo Lounge, 817 W. Peachtree St. N.W. 404-962-7333. www.halolounge.com.
Nightcap. This weekly electro dance party makes going out on a weeknight tempting and easy on the wallet with free admission, discounted appetizers, giant Jenga and $3 well drinks. The fact that some of the city’s top electro, house and breakbeat DJs also spin in one of the coolest rooms in town makes it that much more enticing. This week’s edition features sets by Rrrump, comprised of Justin Bright, Drew Van Atten and Anthony Rotella, and Eric ZBD.
Free. 10 p.m. Tues., April 21. Bazzaar, 654 Peachtree St. 404-885-7505.
(Rabbit in the Moon photo courtesy RITM.)
(J-Boogie photo courtesy Derek Snape.)
April 16th, 2009 at 11:38 am
Don’t forget Touane (Berlin) will be playing a live Techno/Minimal techno set at Bazzaar Friday night 4-17. $5 admission all night. Also local support from Rob Dowell, Richard Evans, and Mike Bradley
April 16th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Can you guys please hire someone that actually knows what the fuck they are talking about when it comes to dance music? All the time I come to CL and read some douche trying to act like they know what they are saying and trying to sound all uber-hip. All they end up doing is making themselves, and us as a scene in the process, look asinine. Where is Tony Ware at and can we get him to move back here? He was amazing at covering the nightlife/club/party scene here. That RITM blurb was the biggest piece of garbage I have read on here. First of all, “Confucius” is “T. Confucius” and he hasn’t gone by that name in several years. He goes by Dave Christophere. Also, Monk has not even been a part of RITM since like 2002. It is Dave Chistophere and Bunny that make up RITM. On top of that how can you not count their performance at Echo Fest? The suburbs are not a part of Atlanta now? Having said all of that, tonight’ show will be amazing. But please do your fucking homework from now on before you speak anymore.
April 16th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Oh and also RITM left Tampa Florida and moved to Los Angeles about 6 years ago also.
April 16th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
MJ…identifying yourself as a spokesperson for a “scene” is what makes you look asinine.
The suburbs are not part of Atlanta, as generally speaking here on Earth we use borders to designate where we are geographically.
Lastly, there are much more polite ways to send in corrections to a publication. Most of these ways do not include the word “fuck.”
April 16th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Where exactly did I identify myself as a spokesman for anything again? Lame retort.
April 17th, 2009 at 10:15 am
Dance Music? Hahahahahahahaha
April 18th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
While I understand the desire and appropriateness of covering the popular dance music scene, my question is did Tony Ware cover dance music? I thought he covered bizarre sex acts such as bestiality, and drug abuse in clubs. Ware was a boil on the ass of the Atlanta music scene, and his reign of error as “Acting” Vibes Editor was the darkest period in the section’s long history. His poor management resulted in the departure of some of the best local music scene writers in town, and brought the section down to a gutter level. His addled writing probably only made sense to addled readers.
Full disclosure: I have written about music for CL for 18 years, and was inactive for a large portion of Tony’s tenure due to our difficulties in communication and conflict over editorial style. He’s gone and won’t be back, I’m still here.
August 18th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Guess I should have been paying attention to the comments being left on my blog posts.
Hi, mj. I’m Jonathan. I’ve been writing about music, electronic and otherwise, in Atlanta for the past decade or so. After reading my blog post again, I don’t see where I said Confucius (or whatever name he is using at the moment) or Monk are still part of the band. I simply stated that they have done DJ gigs, separately and together, in Atlanta and have been members of RITM. Also, I did mention the Echo Project show, just said that it wasn’t in Atlanta. Sure it was near Atlanta, which is why it was worth mentioning. Even the promoters of the show were billing it as the band’s first show in Atlanta in nine years.
The show was amazing. Wish I had known you were there so I could have introduced myself.