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4FTtlutdav. March 181999 THE WEEKEND: MUSIC Gnashville has its own unique brand of guitar gods l.v chipped in with their nominees for Gnashville guitar god status. Some other names that have been dropped my way: Kenny Vaughan (of Lucinda Williams' band), Will Kimbrough (with Josh Rouse and Matthew Ryan), Doug Lancio (formerly of The Questionnaires), Eddie Angel (Los Straitjackets), George Bradfute (of Paul Burch and the WPA Ballclub), Buddy Miller, Gary Nicholson, Scott Holt (of Buddy Guy's band) and David Grier. A final thought: If those country cats ever decide to go Gnashville, this list could expand considerably. Proto-shock rocker Alice Cooper must have had a similar thought when I interviewed him last spring.

Said Alice about his buddy, country star Vince Gill: "Vince is a rock-and-roller all the way. He can play! I guarantee you Vince can come up and sit in with us and play any one of our songs. He would have no problems at all." Gnashville Sounds welcomes your nominees, along with any news, notes, comments and gos- sip on rock, rap and Call me at 726-8944, e-mail me at rdeyamperttennessean.com, Jay Joyce of Iodine You may have heard Joyce's work on albums by The Wallflowers, Patty Griffin and Iggy Pop. But it's with his band Iodine that Joyce jack-boots his guitar until it spits up mod, punkish grunge and U2-ish sound spikes. Warner Hodges of Jason and the Scorchers We folks in Gnashville tend to take the Scorchers for granted.

But Hodges is one of the godfathers of cow punk, and he hasn't lost a step when it comes to hammering out twang rock. The Honeyrods No, this Gnashville modern rock band doesn't sport a true guitar-god type. But when these lads crank up their two-and sometimes three-guitar attack, the glorious result is like a Gen-X version of producer Phil Specter's Wall of Sound technique of the 1960s. Jeff Cease of Rayon City Quartet This former member of The Black Crowes gets frantic with Tom PettyReplacements-style roots rock, playing as if a grease fire were raging on his axe. Roger Nichols of Dreaming In English Nichols is a Jedi master Gnashville Sounds Rick de Yampert But I'm talking about the guitar gods of Gnashville, the teeth-gnashing, rock-iron-roll side of Music City.

No, the following list compiled by this music critic makes no claim of being the definitive, comprehensive pantheon of Gnashville's best. But these guys have rattled the brain pan of yours truly. Approach their axe work with extreme caution, or your ear drums may be seared and your skull slapped into an alternate universe. The list: Charles Wyrick of the modern rock band Stella A master of the sonic alchemy school of modern rock guitar, Wyrick doesn't trudge among standard riffs and power chords. Instead, he's like some psychic surgeon as he exorcises all sorts of uber-noise from his guitar sonic darts and bombs that always serve the band's sound.

zgj Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the greatest Gnashville guitar god of them all? If you've seen the latest issue of Rolling Stone magazine, then you noticed the cover story titled "Guitar Gods," replete with a freaky-deaky painting of St. Jimi (Jimi Hendrix). In said story, such rock axe masters as Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Metallica's Kirk Hammett and R.E.M.'s Peter Buck talk about their favorite guitarists. Which got yours truly thinking: Who are the guitar gods of Gnashville? Yes, making up such a list can be daunting, as John Sebastian realized when, as a member of that '60s pop-rock band The Lovin' Spoonful, he penned the song Nashville Cats. Key lyric: "Well, there's 1,352 guitar pickers in Nashville, and they can pick more notes than the number of ants on a Tennessee anthill.

There's 1,352 guitar cases in Nashville, and anyone that unpacks his guitar can play twice as better than I will." Of course, Music City is home to such monster country, bluegrass and folk pickers as Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, Randy Scruggs and others. Fair, 8 p.m. Nashville Nightlife: Lunch show with Jack Greene, Roni Stoneman, Diana Murrell and Ira Allen (country music variety), noon. Opryland Hotel Delta Lounge: Jim Gibson (country), 8 p.m. Pennington's: Loman Craig, Jamey Green and Steve Bacon, 9:30 p.m.

Radio Cafe: Melissa Javors, David Llewelyn and David Halley, 7 p.m.; Frank Goodman, 9 p.m. Robert's Place: Live Bait (countrySouthern pop), 9 p.m., $3 single, $5 couple. Robert's Western Wear: Don Kelly (country), 6 p.m.; BrazilBilly (country), 10 p.m. Seanachie: "Plastic Paddy" featuring Argyle Bell (Celtic), 9 p.m. Slackers Sports Bar Grill: High Voltage 9 p.m., $2.

Springwater: Goodfoot flunk), 9 p.m. Starlite Dine Dance Club: DJ music, 6:30 p.m.; Darlana Moffatt, Dennis Gulley Night Shift band (various), 9 p.m., $5. Station Inn: Connie Gately the Backwoods Boys (bluegrass), 9 p.m., $5. Stock-Yard Studio Bar: Billy Bob Shane the Cowboy Trio (country), 6:30 p.m. The Sutler: Dignus friends (acoustic tunkrockjazzhiphop), 9 p.m., $5.

3rd Undsley Bar and Grill: Brian McCullough 7 p.m., Tracy Nelson (blues), 10 p.m., $7. 328 Performance Hall: Rufus Wainwright with Imogen Heap, 8 p.m., $10 advance through Ticketmaster, $13 at the door; Johny Jackson's Soul Satisfaction, 9 p.m. Tootsle's Orchid Lounge: Brenda Best, 10 a.m.; Jimmy Snyder Band, 2 p.m.; The Wades, 6 p.m.; Donna Bradford, 10 p.m.; Back Room: Scott Wayne band, 3 p.m.; Tim Carroll, 7 p.m.; Glen the Cowboys, 10 p.m. Tracers II Party Club: Short Notice (various), 9 p.m., $3, ladies' night. 12th Porter: The Nevers with Who Hit John, 9:30 p.m.

23rd Psalm Coffee House: Fay Martin, Steve Dacus, Ramona Nuttycom, 7 p.m., $5. The Wild Boar Piano Bar: Ten Reid (pianovocal), 8 p.m. Windows on the Cumberland: J.D. Sage, 7 p.m.; Felix Wiley, 9:30 p.m. Zanies Comedy Showplace: James Gregory, 7, 9 11:15 p.m., $17.

Sunday Rufus Wainwrights dramatic infusion of Rufus Wainwright Italian classics a true alternative in Saturday at 328 a 1 Performance Getting there Rufus Wainwright and Imogen Heap perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at 328 Performance Hall, 328 Fourth Ave. S. Tickets: $10 advance through Ticketmaster or $13 at the door. It's a show for ages 18 and over.

Information: 259-3288. fat i Carmichael, Wainwright crafts sophisticated piano pop that's part cabaret, part Tin Pan Alley and part American standards of the Bv RICK De YAMPERT Sniff Writer Opera fans will get jiggy Saturday night at 328 Performance Hall. Well, yes, 328 is primarily a rock club, but the opera-loving Rufus Wainwright has to have some place to play. OK, Wainwright isn't exactly Verdi or Opera Man (remember that goofy Adam Sandler character on Saturday Night But his critically lauded, self-titled debut album has done as much as any work to introduce his fellow Gen-Xers to opera stuff. Consider In his song Barcelona, Wainwright quotes opera composer Verdi, and quotes Verdi in Italian, no less regal fantasima" it's from Verdi's Maebetto and it means "Flee, regal Wainwright also name-checks classical composer Franz Schubert in his song Imaginary Love broke my brain to start His song Damned Ladies mourns the tragic heroines of famous operas: Desdemona, Tosca, Violetta.

Now that, gang, is music that's truly alternative. Rufus, named Rolling Stone magazine's best new artist of '98, comes from folk music royalty. He grew up in a household filled with homespun tunes, thanks to Mom Kate McGarrigle, Aunt Anna McGarrigle and, until his parents divorced, Pop Loudon Wainwright III. The clan, including cousins, siblings and significant others, got together again last year for The McGarrigle Hour, a full collection of family music released by Rykodisc. Akin to his heroes Cole Porter and Hoagy Wyrick Nichols punk to the max.

Peter Frampton Yes, I know what you're thinking: Nashville resident Frampton may be one of our city's most famous guitarists, what with that Frampton Comes Alive', album thing, but his poppy rock isn't Gnashville. Sorry, but the view from here has always been that Frampton is one of rock's most underrated guitarists. He just gets overlooked because he slays you with his lyricism instead of sledgehammer riffs. Friends and cohorts have al- reauy ner of Fifth Avenue N. and Church Street.

Free. Writers' in the Round, a benefit concert for the Leukemia Society of America featuring Marc Beeson, Angela Kaset Richard Leigh, Phil Vassar and John Ramey, 7:30 p.m. April 1, at Gibson's Cafle Milano. Tickets: $10.95 available by calling 255-0073. Brenda Lee in concert, 7:30 p.m.

April 2, at Governor's Palace Theatre, Governor's Crossing, Sevierville, Tenn. Tickets, $25 advance, may be purchased at the theater's box office or by calling (423) 428-5888 or 1-888-439-1111. Bishops, Primitive Quartet and Singing Cookes, 7:30 p.m. April 9, at Dickson Convention Center, Dickson, Tenn. Tickets, $11.50 advance, $13.50 door, are available by calling 446-1173.

Pianists Misha and Cipa Dichter in I 1 Joyce Hodges at blending classic riff-rock stomp with just the right amount of outre, alt-rock saber thrusts. Richie Owens of 5 Bucks Never mind that Owens has backed his cousin, country superstar Dolly Parton. Check out the nuclear twang rock and Black Crowes-style frenzy he conjures with 5 Bucks. Mike Henderson of The Bluebloods Yep, Henderson works the blues, blues-rock and honky-tonkin' blues sides of the street. But if you need a loose tooth removed, just venture within 20 yards of one of Henderson's smart-bomb licks.

Mike "Grimey" Grimes of Bare Jr. Gen-X grunge-abilly and cow pop ivorld the theater's box office or by calling (423) 428-5888 or 1 -888-439-1 111. KC The Sunshine Band, 8 p.m. March 27, at Paducah's Executive Inn, Paducah, Ky. Tickets: available by calling 1-800-866-3636.

Music of the World: Visa Classical Concert Series presents Nashville Chamber Orchestra joined by the Scarritt-Bennett Singers, 8 p.m. March 27 Fryman Auditorium. Tickets: $20, $17, $14 through Ticketmaster. 'N Sync, 7:30 p.m. March 30 at Nashville Arena.

SOLD OUT. Trevecca Civic Chorale, 7:30 p.m. March 30 at Trevecca Community Church. Free. Lenten Interlude concert series featuring mezzo soprano Susan Dupont and pianist Patsy Wade, 12:15 p.m.

April 1, at The Downtown Presbyterian Church, cor opera 7', 7 VA or write me at The Termessean, 1100 Broadway, Nashville 37203. concert, 8 p.m. April 9, at VanderbilTs Langford Auditorium. Tickets: $26, $23, $20 gen. $13 VU faculty and staff, $13 students and children, $6 VU students available through Sarratt Student Center box office, 343-3361.

Wildhorse Friday Night Concert Series featuring The Kinleys, 10:30 p.m. April 9 at The Wildhorse Saloon. Tickets may be purchased at the Wildhorse Saloon Store or by calling 902-8211. Tony Gore Majesty, Perrys and Isaacs, 7:30 p.m. April 10, at Dickson Convention Center, Dickson, Tenn.

Tickets, $11 .50 advance, $13.50 door, are available by calling 446-1173. Sam's Place Music for the Spirit hosted by Gary Chapman featuring Lari White, John Berry and Chris Rodriguez Veritas, 7:30 p.m. April 11 at Ryman Turn to PAGE 5F, Column 1 GershwinPorter set. Yet the subtle, industrial clank 'n' clatter in his song Beauty Mark, and the Beatle-esque, Magical Mystery Tour vibe of April Fools reveal Wainwright to be more than some retro-loving, musical Luddite. Paducah's Executive Inn, Paducah, Ky.

Tickets: available by calling 1-800-866- 3636. President's Concert 1999 presented by the Belmont University School of Music with a portion of the program honoring Chet Atkins and performances by Billy Dean and Gary Nicholson, 8 p.m. Saturday, at Massey Concert Hall, Belmont University. Tickets: $10 gen. $5 seniors (65 and over) and students, available through Ticketmaster.

For more info, call 460-6408. Rufus Wainwright with special guest Imogen Heap, 8 p.m., 18 over show, Saturday, at 328 Performance Hall. Tickets: $10 adv. through Ticketmaster, or $1 3 at the door. Kirk Franklin: The Nu Nation Tour featuring CeCe Winans and special guest TrinTee 5:7, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, at Nashville Municipal Auditorium. Tickets, $25.50, are available through Ticketmaster. Sheryl Crow with special guest Eagle Eye Cherry, 7:30 p.m. Monday, at the Grand Ole Opry House. Tickets: through Ticketmaster.

Avalon with special guest Nichole Nordeman will perform for a television taping, 6 p.m. Tuesday, at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, Tenn. Tickets are free and available at all Family Christian Bookstores or by calling WAY-FM at 370-9296. Dove Awards, 8 p.m. March 24, at Nashville Arena.

Tickets: $25 through Ticketmaster. Lenten Interlude concert series featuring trumpet duo Gary John Armstrong, 12:15 p.m. March 25, at The Downtown Presbyterian Church, comer of Fifth Avenue N. and Church Street. Free.

1964, The Tribute, a tribute to the Beatles presented by Fairview Hight School Band Boosters, 7:30 p.m. March 25, at Franklin High Auditorium. Tickets: $10 adv. by calling 794-3736 or $12.50 at the door. Doug Stone in concert, 7:30 p.m.

March 27, at Governor's Palace Theatre, Governor's Crossing, Sevierville, Tenn. Tickets, $22 advance, mafj be purchased at at Bell Buckle Cafe: Front Porch Pickers (old time music), noon. Bell Cove Club: Songwriters' grill-out hosted by Larry W. Johnson, 2 p.m.; Jam time with the Newmans, 7:30 p.m. Bellevue Station: Rene' Garcia Bliss and Lang Bliss, 7:30 p.m., $4.

Bluebird Cafe: Sunday spotlight with Laura Darling The Hurricanes, 6:30 p.m.; Writers' night hosted by Jeff Pearson with Alex Call, 8 p.m. Boardwalk Cafe: Karaoke, 7 p.m. Boro Bar Grill: Joe open mike matinee, 4 p.m.; Roland Gresham Jazz (jazz), 8 p.m., $2. Bourbon Street Blues Boogie Bar: Stacy Mitchhart Blues Can Use (blues), 9 p.m., $5. The Broken Spoke: Dale Burie Super Sunday songwriters' showcase with Don Wayne, Dean Doyle, Chip Williams, Olin Murrell, Chris Aymes, Joe Wirkus, Marshall, J.T.

Mitchell, Rich Roberts, Tom Elhts, Thadd Gray and Karl Notsinger (various), 7 p.m.; Saloon: The Nashville New Faces World Tour 1999 (various), 9 p.m. ExitIn: New Orleans Klezmer All-Stars (jazzfunky klezmer), 9 p.m., $7. F. Scotts: Mara Getz Group (jazz vocals), 6:30 p.m. Gibson Guitar Cafe A Gallery: Eric Daab, 1 p.m.; Scott Carter, 3 p.m.; Mindy Smith, 5 p.m.; contest, 7 p.m.; open mike, 9 p.m.

Indienet Guy Smiley Blues Exchange, Signal, Funkifiknow and The Blueshounds, 7 p.m. Jammin' Java: tba. Joe's Diner Jim Hoke Swing Band noon, $5. Legends Comer Paul Gannon's Swampgrass Band (country), 2 p.m. Mere Bulles: Birosong, 11 a.m.; Rock Williams, 7 p.m.

Nashville Nightlife: Dinner show with Johnny Russel, Roni Stoneman, Diana Murrell and Ira AHen (country music variety), 6 p.m. Opryland Hotel Delta Lounge: Shelley Senn the Scene 8 p.m. Radio Cafe: tba Robert's Place: DTs karaoke, 8 p.m. Seanachie: "Echoes of Ireland" writers' night, 7 p.m. rV Get your tickets The following is a list of upcoming concerts in the Nashville area.

For Ticketmaster tickets, call 255-9600. Service charges start at $2 per ticket. Lenten Interlude concert series featuring Brentwood High School Chamber Singers, 12:15 p.m. Thursday, at The Downtown Presbyterian Church, comer of Fifth Avenue N. and Church Street.

Free. Serenata, guitar and mandolin music from tum-of-tne-century Italy, featuring Beppe Gambetta and Carlo Aonzo, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, at West Nashville United Methodist Church, 4710 Charlotte Pike. Tickets: $10 adv. (call Kathy at 383-1 460 or send check or money order to K.

Chiavola, P.O. Box 90629, Nashville, Tenn. 37209), $12 at the door. Classical Concert featuring Trevecca Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m. Thursday, at Trevecca University's Tarter Student Activities Center.

Free. Sony Music Black College Tour '99 hosted by JVonne Pearson featuring Kenny Lattimore, Jagged Edge, T.Q., Trina Tamara, Fundisha, Jim Crow, Cha Cha and New Direction, 8 p.m. Thursday, at the Gentry Center Complex, Tennessee State University. Tickets: $10 gen. adm.

(with a student or faculty I.D.), $1 5 gen. public, available from the campus ticket office or at the door. Rhapsody in Red concert featuring J. Thomas, 9 p.m. Thursday, at Opryland Hotel, Tennessee Ballroom.

For info, and tickets call the American Red Cross at 327-8253. Songwriters in the Round night hosted by the Steeple Players Community Theatre featuring Jeb Anderson, Steve Pippin, Stephanie SeekeN, Justin Lantz, Ben Byler, Jennifer Slate, Uz Byler and Jason Roller, 7 p.m. Friday, at Hendersonville First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hal. For tickets or more information call Janet Slate at 327-9050. Classic Rock All-Stars featuring the original lead singers of Iron Butterfly, Sugarloaf, Rare Earth and Cannibal the Headtpjrrters, 8 p.m.

Saturday, at Springwater 2716 5 p.m. Starlite Dine Dance Club: DJ music, 6:30 p.m.; Darlana Moflatt, Dennis Gulley Night Shift band (various), 8:30 p.m. Station Inn: Bluegrass jam session (blue- i orass). 9 p.m. Stock-Yard Studio Bar Wild Frontier (coun-I try), 6:30 p.m.

3rd Undsley Bar and Grffl: tba Tootsie Orchid Lounge: Ace Murray, noon; Iplen the Cowboys, 3 p.m.; Cristy Quick, 7 p.m.; Jason the Boys, 10 p.m. 1 Zanies Comedy Srwwptace: Beth Donahue, $30 p.m., $15. i.