Five Eight Prove Themselves Once Again

It’s a common occurrence: Regional band with respectful amount of success just misses hitting it big.  Disappears only to resurface several years later.  Is it an act of desperation or a legitimate run?  For the Athens, Georgia band Five Eight, it appeared to be legitimate at Smith’s Olde Bar in Atlanta Saturday night.  Twenty years after their formation, the band sounds as relevant and fresh as ever.  Singer/guitar shredder Mike Mantione seemed to channel Joe Cocker, Angus Young, and Frank Black simultaneously.  Longtime bassist Dan Horowitz and drummer Patrick “Tigger” Ferguson round out the band.  Both exceptional musicians in their own right (guitarist Sean Dunn was absent this night).
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