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Who in their right mind throws a four-day bash in celebration of their 13-year anniversary? Chunklet Magazine, clearly. The publication has prepared an action-packed blowout to run from today through Sunday evening, and a slew of its favorite artists (and comedians, and puppet show acts) are diving in headfirst for the party. Of course, all of these bands suck and are totally overrated.

The Melvins ft. David Yow (the Jesus Lizard), Patton Oswalt, Zach Galiafinakis, Elf Power, Jon Wurster (Superchunk, Scharpling and Wurster), Harvey Milk, Tenement Halls, the Rattler, Big Business (performing in and before the Melvins), puppet crew Pull the String Players, and some special guests (for Day One) are all scheduled to perform at one (or more) of four Georgia venues this weekend-- the 40 Watt Club, the Drunken Unicorn, Variety Playhouse, and WhirlyBall Atlanta. The last place will serve as an arena for "Team Chunklet" to take on the Melvins/Big Business in a mean game of Whirlyball.

A limited edition 7" featuring exclusive material from both the Melvins and Patton Oswalt and artwork from master designer (he did the Pitchfork Music Festival poster!) Jay Ryan of the Bird Machine will be made available at each show. It looks like this and this.

Schedule:

Thursday, October 26
Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse (in association with Criminal Records' 15^th anniversary)

Patton Oswalt
Zach Galifianakis
Elf Power

Friday, October 27
Athens, GA - 40 Watt Club

Patton Oswalt
Zach Galifianakis
Elf Power
The Pull the String Players
Jon Wurster

Atlanta, GA - Drunken Unicorn

Harvey Milk
Tenement Halls
the Rattler

Saturday, October 28
Athens, GA - 40 Watt Club

Melvins ft. David Yow (the Jesus Lizard)
Harvey Milk
Big Business
Jon Wurster

Sunday, October 29
Roswell, GA - WhirlyBall Atlanta

Melvins ft. David Yow (the Jesus Lizard)
Harvey Milk
Big Business