Local Bands - “C”

At least one member of the band must live, work, or attend school in Athens to be considered local. To be considered active, your band must have played a gig sometime within the last 365 days.

Band Name	Description
Caravan	This band has been playing together for over two years now with six members all hailing from Athens. Their music has been described as folk/rock, blues, swing, and good times rock n'roll. The band includes sax, male and female vocals, a tight rhythm section,rhythm guitar, and an impressive lead guitarist. Some say their music is as diverse as their members, and always sure to make you boogie. For booking information call manager, Dave Tomasch: 592-4560 [ call: 592-4560 ] [ 5 Songs ] [ 29 Concerts ] [ 1 Photo ]
Carolyn Richards	Sift together 2 cups of Patsy Cline, a smidgen of Kitty Wells, a tablespoon of Lorrie Morgan, a teaspoon of Hank Williams Sr., a dash of Tammy Wynette, and a pinch of George Jones. Add a little influence from George Strait, Alan Jackson, Patty Loveless, Lee Ann Womack and many other country/western stars. Stir well. Toss in some personal style and a little gospel, and learn to love the music of Carolyn Richards.
The Caste Asyde	William Absent is the stage name and internet handle (since 1995) of former AMN Artist of the Month, ex-Campus Strangler, Douchiferian and sonic-collage artist BJ Price. The Caste Asyde is a vehicle for his garage/psych/pop songwriting, and consists of (mostly) a veteran cast of local musician/engineers, including Danger Crowe on Drums (ex-Flaccid Lucy) , Matt "Vox" Box (Campus Stranglers, Cactus Pears, Southeast Engine, Douchifer) on Bass Guitar, Patrick Balding (ex-Ohio-Country Outlaw Band) on Combo Organ, Moog, and Wurlitzer electric piano; and sometimes Steven "Spoons" Roundthwaite on occasional percussion and video. ,The entire band is also in noise improve combo The Shiggles (with Gulnar Apel of SHRiNeLaBS). [ call: 740-249-2126 ] [ mail: absent ÅΤ shrinelabs dot c0m ]
Casual Future	cas-ual fut-ure (kazh'-oo-el) adj. [L casus, chance] 1 happening by chance; not planned; incidental 2 occasional 3 careless or cursory 4 nonchalant 5 for informal use (fyoo'-cher) adj. [L futurus, about to be] 1 that is to be or come 2 indicating time to come -n. 1 the time that is to come 2 what is going to be 3 the chance to succeed, etc. 4 [usually pl.] a contract for a commodity bought or sold for delivery at a later date [ 4 Songs ] [ 30 Concerts ] [ 3 Videos ] [ 7 Photos ]
The Cat's Pajamas	four man "rock" band with some punk, metal, and funk thrown in. Heavier covers accented with some funk-rock originals. [ call: 593-9006 ] [ 1 Concert ]
Charlie & Celia	Charlie & Celia are a husband and wife team who serve up an entertaining combination of love songs, bluegrass, folk, country and popular music (often injected with a healthy dose of humor!) on the guitar, banjo, hammered dulcimer and Celtic harp, along with a strong and pleasing vocal blend. [ call: 740-662-9928 ] [ mail: Frogwhomper ?a.t.? msn.no_spam.ÇOM ] [ 3 Songs ] [ 23 Concerts ]
Charlie Hughes	Charlie Hughes is a native of Cleveland, Ohio. Upon entering Ohio University in the fall of 2001 he began frequenting open mic nights at campus coffeehouses and writing original material. Hughes was also the singer/songwriter for the local roots rock band Now Hiring Dancers. [ 3 Songs ] [ 7 Concerts ]
Chingar Mimi	Once upon a hippie, Daddy told me that I was the prettiest girl in the whole world. Then he showed me a picture of Anna Nicole and told me to be all I can be. From then on, I promised i'd be just like that pretty girl and meet a great old man like J Howard Marshall II. And I did. THEN I KILLED HIM. I love my daddy. [ 4 Concerts ] [ 2 Photos ]
Chris Beister	Local singer songwritter, host of the Casa Cantia open stage and lead singer and guitarist for Appalachian Death Ride among other projects. [ 4 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 4 Photos ]
Comet on the Run	Comet on the Run is a new wave/good time band out of Athens Co. Matt Tucker and Ryan Smith currently make up this incredibly full sounding experiment. All original music with clever sound writing. check it out, you won\'t be dissapointed! [ call: 740-762-2299 ] [ mail: c0metontherun -.a.t.- yahoo.delete_this.c0m ] [ 3 Concerts ]
The Coolville Hot Club	The Coolville Hot Club (formerly known as the Gadjo Kings) have been described as a "Django Reinhardt Tribute Band". It's the only band in town playing authentic renditions of hot gypsy jazz and standards from the 1930\'s and 40's, with a little Appalachian flavor and Rock n' Roll sensibility thrown into the mix. FYI no, we're not from Coolville... [ call: 593-6315 ] [ mail: swingfiddle ?a.t.? gmail.no_spam.ÇOM ]
Cory Paul	Quiet, eclectic, solo project. Melodic guitar and smart, poetic lyrics. Addicted to Open Mic nights. The self-titled CD is out and can be purchased on the website. [ call: 440-320-3479 ] [ mail: cory ÅΤ corypaul.ERASE_THIS_PART.ÇOM ]
Cosigner	Cosigner is an indie rock band currently based in Athens, Ohio featuring a shifting lineup of musicians who possibly grew up in Visalia, CA. [ 9 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 2 Photos ]
Crackers & Jam	Crackers and jam are just what the name states. We are trio of crackers who play jam music, from funky originals to those dead tunes that so many of us love. We're bringing the funk with lots of covers and fresh funk that you Athens kids love! See ya at the show! [ call: 440-212-3546 ] [ mail: getdownfunkynow /\+ yahoo_dot_c o m ] [ 42 Concerts ] [ 2 Videos ]
Crucifixion Addiction	Your favorite old-school metal covers and originals inspired by them. [ 7 Concerts ] [ 1 Video ] [ 1 Photo ]