Pitchfork

Columbia, South Carolina residents Jason and Amy Caffee are revamping the concept of both the garage band and, uh, the garage. Opened in 2004, their (art) Garage shoots to provide an affordable venue for local creative souls to put on shows. Since its inception, the space has broadened its horizons and is now housing artistic productions of all mediums, music included.

This week, the (art) Garage is holding one of the biggest tiny venue events we've ever been made aware of. The week-long spree of shows, coined Novemberfest, kicked off yesterday and runs through November 12. Highlights include the Slits and the Apes (tonight, November 7), the Mountain Goats and Jennifer O'Connor (tomorrow, November 8), Richard Buckner (November 9), a local band showcase (November 10), a garage sale and Venice Is Sinking (November 11), and Two Dollar Guitar (which features Sonic Youth drummer Steve Shelley) and Chris Brokaw (November 12).