Saturday will be a special night for Sweetwater LIVE as Gwinnett hard rockers Abyss play their final show. Abyss is a top-notch band (and top-quality people) whom we have had the pleasure of working with for the past NINE years. Opening are friends and 2010 Sweetwater Showdown champions Wake Of The Titan and finishing the show is veteran rock band Stone Phoenix.

Don’t forget Friday night, though… Funguy, Barrel House, and Groove Moose roll back into Sweetwater to rock it harder than Donkey Kong.

Mr. Smokey’s Karaoke Tuesday and Wednesday, Open Mic on Thursday, and the April Fool’s acoustic apocalypse with Taymin…

Jesse Busch
Subtle Hammer Productions

Hey party people!  A special thanks to Eddie Singleton and Reel One Entertainment for ulitizing Sweetwater LIVE for a scene shoot last Sunday.  Keep an eye out for their independent film “blackhats”.

Friday is a special CD-release show for progressive metal act Machina Celestis, joined by longtime Sweetwater metal regulars The Bone Church and instrumental newcomers Letters To Strangers. Saturday evening brings in The Ivory Method, Toy Devils, and The Joy Kills. This high-energy, progressive lineup is stocked full of unique local talent.

As always, Mr. Smokey’s Karaoke Tuesday and Wednesday, Open Mic on Thursday, and Taymin playing acoustic on Sunday. Hope to see you soon!

Jesse Busch
Subtle Hammer Productions

Come join us at Sweetwater for a little “Christmas cheer” that will take some of the holiday edge off.  This Friday, Mr. Smokey’s Karaoke is going to be holding the fort down for any and all who dare risk ending up with a stocking full of coal.  As always… Smokey representing Tuesday and Wednesday, Taymin on Thursday with Open Mic Night.  Poker is now SEVEN days a week (that’s all we could possibly fit into a week!).  Sweetwater will be taking Saturday off for Christmas Eve, so have a fantastic Santa Day and we hope to see you soon.

Let’s start off by congratulating EYES OF TORMENTfor a hard-earned victory in the final night of our tenth annual Sweetwater Showdown.  In front of a packed house of nearly 300 people, they edged out Subdivisions and THIRD CANDLE to claim the 2011 title.  All three bands brought great energy and vibes, and the fans were intrigued throughout the show.  Thanks to everybody for your support of both Sweetwater and the local scene.

This Friday, join us as hard rock veterans Dead Horse Hollow and Floored return to tear it up, with a short stand-up set in between from national comdeian Tim Murray.  Should be an entertaining evening!  Saturday comes at you with three modern rock marvels. Progressive The Aeon Flow debuts their new rhythm section, Poynte brings their polished sound once again, and 2010 Sweetwater Showdown finalist ChloesHouse closes the night off right.

Come out to Mr. Smokey’s Karaoke Tuesday and Wednesday night for $1.50 domestic draft mugs all night long until the end of the year; just mention that you saw it online and it will be so.

Until next time.

Jesse Busch
Subtle Hammer Productions