September 6th, 2024, 8:00PM

The Bad Ends with Josh Joplin

@ Wild Heaven Garden Club

The Garden Club Presents:
THE BAD ENDS with JOSH JOPLIN
The Garden Club at Wild Heaven West End
Friday, September 6th
Doors: 7:00 PM   Show: 8:00 PM
Tickets: $20.00 - $25.00 (plus taxes & fees)
Ages: All

Genre: Rock/Pop
Style: Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, American Underground, College Rock, Indie Rock, Jangle Pop, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter
R.I.YL.: R.E.M., Five Eight, Peter Buck, Hindu Love Gods, The Minue 5, The Baseball Project, Filthy Friends, Shawn Mullins, Billy Bragg, Jewel, Bob Dylan, The Clash, Counting Crows, Woody Guthrie, The Smiths, Pete Seeger

THE BAD ENDS
Athens, GA occupies a curious corner of American history. Living up to the nickname of “The Classic City,” it harbors all kinds of heritage, dating back to 1801 (with enough of its own Southern Gothic flavor to fill a William Faulkner novel). At the same time, it remains a breeding ground for all things alternative, serving as home to the B-52’s, Widespread Panic, Neutral Milk Hotel, and R.E.M., to name a few. In this respect, the genesis of The Bad Ends may have been predestined all along. The lineup— Mike Mantione [Vocals, Guitar], Bill Berry [Drums, Guitar, Electric Sitar], Dave Domizi [Bass, Vocals], Geoff Melkonian [Keyboards, Piano, Guitars, Vocals], and Christian Lopez [Guitars, Mandolin, Banjo]—owes as much to the local scene as it does to the everyday community, forming through musical encounters as well as simple run-ins on the streets.

JOSH JOPLIN
Josh Joplin (born Joshua David Blum on January 1, 1972) is an American singer, songwriter, as well as music and film producer. He has founded the bands Josh Joplin Group and Among the Oak & Ash. His song "Camera One" was the first independent release to hit #1 at Triple A radio. His song "Blue Skies Again" was recorded by Jessica Lea Mayfield for her Nonesuch debut Tell Me. Pitchfork praised it as, "simple, the infectious chorus makes it a standout...it's also a sunny, reassuring song." Joplin has toured extensively in North America, Europe, and Australia, and has recorded several albums with different bands.