Charlotte NC Live Music, Band News & More 4/24/08-4/30/08

CHARLOTTE EVENTS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Apr 24, 2008 - Apr 30, 2008 "Music, when soft voices die, vibrates in the memory. " ~ Percy Bysshe Shelley ~ (Be sure to read/scroll to the end of the newsletter for special announcements and band news.) **All shows are in Charlotte, NC, unless stated otherwise** Thursday April 24 **David Holtzclaw Maggiano's Little Italy South Park 6pm-9pm http://www. maggianos. com * http://www. myspace. com/davidholtzclaw **Simplified Tilt on Trade 10pm 127 W. Trade St. http://www. tiltcharlotte. com * http://www. simplifiedmusic. com **MaxxMusic & Landshark Entertainment Present: Same As It Ever Was - Talking Heads Tribute The Visulite Theatre (18+ / Smoking) 9:45pm http://www. maxxmusic. com * http://www. visulite. com **Laura Blackley w/Eva Gael (early show) The Evening Muse 8pm http://www. eveningmuse. com **Eyes of the Elders CD Release (late show) The Evening Muse 10:30pm http://www. eveningmuse. com **Robert Cray Band w/Jason Ricci and New Blood The Neighborhood Theatre 8pm http://www. neighborhoodtheatre. com **Scoot Pittman (Solo - Originals) Under the Grape - Ballantyne 8pm http://www. scootmusic. com **The Ocie Davis Trio The Pewter Rose 8:30pm http://www. pewterrose. com **Russell Howard Rodi Gastonia, NC http://www. rodiworld. com **Pierce Edens and the Dirty Work w/Dave Rhames and the Westchesters Snug Harbor http://www. snugrock. com **The Orsons Summit Coffee 8pm Davidson, NC http://www. summitcoffee. com ** Bill Hanna Jazz Jam The Double Door Inn http://www. doubledoorinn. com **The Charlotte Pop Fest Podcast w/ featured artist Andy Bopp from Myracle Brah Subscribe via iTunes at: http://www. itunes. com/podcast?id=126288866 or download/stream MP3 at: http://www. charlottepopfest. com **Merlefest April 24-27 http://www. merlefest. org Friday April 25 ***III Fox News Rising 6 am-8am http://www. myspace. com/3musicmaker **Cattletruck Smokey Joe's 9:30pm-12:30am http://www. myspace. com/cattletruck **Billy McLaughlin Springfield Middle School 2419 Old Nations Rd. 7pm Ft. Mill, SC Donations to Focal Dystonia foundation will be accepted http://www. billymacmusic. com **Mike Strauss Summit Coffee 8pm Davidson, NC http://www. summitcoffee. com **Jared Allan Therapy Cafe 9pm-12midnight http://www. jaredallan. com **The Stellas w/Transmission Fields Scandals 10pm 527 Cherry Road Rock Hill, SC http://www. myspace. com/transmissionfields **Rock Bottom Knothole Saloon Lake Wylie, SC http://www. rockbottom. datatechis. com/ **Lee Neitzel & Bridgit Scheide & Sarah DeShields (early show) The Evening Muse 8pm http://www. eveningmuse. com **Hope Massive w/Satta Tribe (late show) The Evening Muse 10:30pm http://www. eveningmuse. com **MoRisen Records Present: Shuffle Magazine Party featuring: Naked Gods, Yardwork, Des Ark, Eyes of the Elders, The Houstons and Black Congo The Visulite Theatre (18+ / Smoking / No Cover Charge) 9:30pm http://www. visulite. com **Lenny Federal Band The Comet Grill 9:30pm http://www. myspace. com/thecometgrill * http://www. myspace. com/lennyfederal **Bobby Lee Rodgers & The Codetalkers The Double Door Inn http://www. doubledoorinn. com **Fudd & Shorty The Graduate-Pineville 10pm http://www. moonshineracers. com **Zita Simon & John Valero The Pewter Rose 8:30pm http://www. pewterrose. com **Martha Bassett and Pat Lawrance Rodi 9pm Gastonia, NC http://www. rodiworld. com **WNCW-FM 88.7/100. 3 FM - Local Color Show featuring local and regional artists Fridays 9:00-11:00 pm http://www. wncw. org **Merlefest April 24-27 http://www. merlefest. org Saturday April 26 **Rick Spreitzer w/Kevin Edwards, JD Wilson & Angelo Melendez Summit Coffee 8pm-11pm 128 S. Main Street Davidson, NC http://www. summitcoffee. com * http://www. rickspreitzer. com **Scott Hinkle, Herschel Lee Brown and Steve Simpson Books-A-Million 540 John Ross Parkway 3pm-5pm Rock Hill, SC **Greg Lilley Lake Town Tavern 9pm-12am http://www. laketowntavern. com **Carolina Live Music Presents: The Mantras w/Duende Mountain Duo The Neighborhood Theatre 9pm http://www. neighborhoodtheatre. com **Glitteratti The Visulite Theatre (18+ / Smoking) 10pm http://www. visulite. com **Scoot Pittman (Trio) 51 9pm http://www. scootmusic. com **U-Phonik RiRa 10pm http://www. myspace. com/uphonik **Jem Crossland and The Hypertonics The Comet Grill 9pm http://www. myspace. com/thecometgrill **Stephanie's Id Rodi 9pm Gastonia, NC http://www. rodiworld. com **Patrick Davis w/Reed Waddle (early show) The Evening Muse 8pm http://www. eveningmuse. com **gogoPilot w/A Rooster for the Masses (late show) The Evening Muse 10:30pm http://www. eveningmuse. com **Crisis w/ Donna Duncan (& Chris Cook) The Double Door Inn http://www. doubledoorinn. com **"No Static At All" Radio - an eclectic mix of music by local musicians 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm -Sat, Sun hosted by Gael Warning's Jeff Chester http://www. myspace. com/nostaticatallfm **WNCW-FM 88.7/100. 3 FM - Local Color Show 7:00 pm http://www. wncw. org **Merlefest April 24-27 http://www. merlefest. org Sunday April 27 - Happy Birthday Rick Cornell! **Simplified Mac's Speed Shop 9pm http://www. macspeedshop. com * http://www. simplifiedmusic. com **The Merrows RiRa 7pm-9pm http://www. rira. com * http://www. myspace. com/themerrowsband **Jared Allan The Wine Vault 7pm-10pm http://www. jaredallan. com **Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band TW Cable Arena **Stephanie's Id, The National Trust Snug Harbor http://www. snugrock. com **Guitar Hero Challenge 3pm and 6pm for qualifying. The Top 12 scores for the day will advance to the Main Event at 8pm to play a full out rock-n-roll show on the main stage with full concert sound, lighting, and projection on a huge screen, and will receive an ALL ACCESS BACKSTAGE PASS award. The top 3 will receive assorted prizes including concert tickets, gift certificates, and more. Proceeds to benefit The NoDa Skate Park The Neighborhood Theatre 8pm http://www. neighborhoodtheatre. com **WNCW 88. 7 Local Color 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm http://www. wncw. org **"New Music & Indie Label" Show 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm and "90 Minutes" (Local Music Show) WEND 106.5 The End (every Sunday) Host: Divakar (divakar@1065.com) http://www. 1065. com **"No Static At All" Radio - an eclectic mix of music by local musicians 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm hosted by Gael Warning's Jeff Chester http://www. myspace. com/nostaticatallfm **Merlefest April 24-27 http://www. merlefest. org Monday April 28 **Fair Play featuring Bobby Donaldson (guitar), Donnie Marshall (drums), Tuf (bass) & Robin Rogers The Fairview Grill 9:30pm - 1am 5124 Park Rd. **Find Your Muse w/feature performer Lyndsay Wojcik The Evening Muse 8pm http://www. eveningmuse. com * http://www. myspace. com/findyourmuse Tuesday April 29 **Sara Bareilles w/Rachael Yamagata and David Ford SOLD OUT The Neighborhood Theatre 8pm http://www. neighborhoodtheatre. com Check out David Ford at http://youtube. com/watch?v=NVky7hwuebU and win a CD through this newsletter. See details in the NEWS section below. **Jay Clifford w/Steven Fiore The Evening Muse 8pm http://www. eveningmuse. com **Carolina Live Music Society Presents: Chris Barron (lead singer from Spin Doctors) The Double Door Inn http://www. doubledoorinn. com * http://www. carolinalivemusic. com/ **Red Rocking Chair (every Tues) The Comet Grill http://www. myspace. com/thecometgrill **Open Mic at The Bucket Shop (every Tues) 1601 Montford Drive http://www. myspace. com/tuesdaynightbucketshop **Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte Wednesday April 30 **Simplified Ballantyne Village-Village Bistro (outside) 14815 John J. Delany Drive 7pm http://www. shoppecharlotte. com/sc/manufact_product. cfm?Co_Name=%2AVillage%20Bistro&Co_ID=4966 * http://www. simplifiedmusic. com **Jared Allan Mix at Six Village Bistro - Ballantyne Commons 9:30pm http://www. jaredallan. com **Michael Reno Harrell Live In Studio Consider This w/Randy Walker 6pm-6:30pm WSGE 91. 7FM http://www. wsge. org * http://www. michaelrenoharrell. com **MaxxMusic Presents: Tommy Womack The Evening Muse 8pm http://www. eveningmuse. com * http://www. maxxmusic. com **Jake Shimabukuro - Greatest Ukulele Player The Neighborhood Theatre http://www. neighborhoodtheatre. com **Scoot Pittman (Acoustic Duo) Under the Grape - Ballantyne 8:30pm http://www. scootmusic. com **Lindy Dobbins (Solo Acoustic) Carolina Bistro Fort Mill, SC http://www. myspace. com/lindydobbinsmusic **U-Phonik (Acoustic) The Alley Cat Patio http://www. myspace. com/insidethealley * http://www. myspace. com/uphonik **Chocha Loca w/Souldozer The Alley Cat http://www. myspace. com/insidethealley **Speakeasy The Double Door Inn http://www. doubledoorinn. com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ************************************************************************* Band/Artist/Media News, Features, Announcements and Upcoming Events ************************************************************************* *** = New Additions This Week Misc News, Events & Announcements: ***Malcolm Holcombe "Gamblin' House" t-shirts are now available exclusively at http://www. malcolmholcombe. com on the store/MP3's page. 100% cotton, ice grey, all sizes available. ***"An Update On The Future Of No Depression" - http://www. nodepression. com. Feedback and input is wanted regarding expanding their online presence. If you're interested, please complete the survey at http://www. surveymonkey. com/s. aspx?sm=3yUebxSnzvEKKBg3ZJfv6g_3d_3d. ***The April issue of Shuffle Magazine is out. Visit http://www. shufflezine. com and http://www. morisen. com/ShuffleVol2. pdf for the latest in music, band news and interviews, CD & Live reviews and more. ***Cast your vote HOURLY for The Verge (Desmond Myers, Adam Eddy, and Brent Bilyeu) in the Young Guns 2008 Nationwide Teen Battle of the Bands & Songwriting Contest. You may recall the band won the Muzak Battle of the Bands Competition last year. This competition is a project of the Catawba College Music Business Students Association. Your votes will help Desmond get recognized by Catawba College, where he hopes to get a scholarship. No registration required. Starting April 17, until May 1st, you can Vote Hourly. The winner will be announced on or around May 15, 2008. http://www. youngguns2008. com/bands/north_carolina/the_verge. php ***Visit http://www. youtube. com/profile?user=tvdirector38 and Fox News Charlotte's website to see some of our local and regional bands recorded live in the "Fox News Rising" television Studio. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Benefit Concerts: ***A tribute show/fundraiser is being held for recently deceased Drew Glackin (The Silos) at The Pour House in Raleigh, NC, Saturday May 3, 2008 and at Sadlacks in Raleigh, NC on Sunday, May 4, 2008. Performers include: Saturday: Tres Chicas (feat. mini Hazeldine reunion w/Shawn Barton), The Silos, Chip Robinson w/Heavy Beat Outlet, Patty Hurst Shifter, BJ Barham, Quarry Hill, Chris Mills, Tandy, Glory Fountain, Port Huron Statement; Sunday: Chip Robinson w/Heavy Beat Outlet, Kenny Roby, Lou Ford, Joe Swank & the Zen Pirates, The Cartridge Family. Proceeds will benefit the family of Drew Glackin and and the Future of Music's HINT program. http://www. futureofmusic. org/hint; http://www. drewglackin. com; http://www. myspace. com/the_hint -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the Studio: ***The Young Sons - http://www. myspace. com/theyoungsons -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get Involved: ***FemmeFest 2008 - May 31 - The Visulite Theatre, The Double Door Inn and SK NetCafe. Volunteers are needed from 7pm to 1am. Performers include: The Moaners, Gigi Dover & the Big Love, The Near Misses, Jennifer Daniels, Mieka Pauley, The Lights, Fluorescent, Volatile Baby, Tin Cup Prophette, Bridgit Sketch, Barrel House Mamas, Donna Duncan, Danielle Howle, Erika Blatnik, Lindy Dobbins & the Red Velvet Manx, Nicolette Emanuelle, Lindsay Holler & the Dirty Kids, Melissa Alesi and Silent Weapons. http://www. myspace. com/charlottefemmefest Volunteers will receive a comp ticket for the shows in each of the three venues. Needed: Greenroom donations and set-up; Merchandise sales people; Greenroom attendants; Host/hostess for each venue. Contact Therese at tlshrew@carolina.rr.com ***Walk for Lupus. Our dear friend Hope has organized Team Hope to walk in the 2008 Walk for Lupus Now in memory of her niece, Hope Gibson, who died on February 24, 2008 at the young age of 27. They are also walking to help make a difference in the lives of the millions, and their families, living with lupus. All are invited to join Team Hope on May 3, 2008 at Freedom Park in Charlotte, NC. If you cannot join their team, you can still support them by donating to any of the team members. Please visit http://walkforlupusnow-Piedmont. kintera. org/teamhopehopemontanino for more information or to donate. ***drumSTRONG - May 3 & 4, 2008, - Misty Meadows Farms, Weddington, NC - DrumsForCures, Inc. presents :: drumSTRONG rhythm : from : the : heart drumSTRONG™ is a unique, musical charity event showcasing the local and national resources available to address cancer concerns :: produced annually by DrumsForCures, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) non-profit charity organization. For More Information, to volunteer or to perform, visit: http://drumstrong. org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bands or Musicians Needed: ***The Charlotte Music Awards Upcoming Showcases: Bluegrass Showcase - July, 19 2008 - The Sylvia Theater (York, SC) Register your band at http://www. charlottemusicawards. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contests, Giveaways and Reader Specials: ***WIN A CD! Enter the random drawing by sending an email to musicfan@carolina.rr.com with the subject DAVID FORD and win a copy of his latest CD, "Songs for the Road. " http://www. myspace. com/davidford. David will be opening for Sara Bareilles on Tues. 4/29 at the Neighborhood Theatre. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Radio: **Listen online to our local and regional bands at Complex Radio - WNCW 88. 7FM , CharlotteMusician. com, WGWG 88.3FM (Boiling Springs, NC), WSGE 91.7FM, AND Cotswold Community Radio/No Static At All, as well as those weekly specialty programs mentioned above. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ***Please visit these businesses & friends who kindly sponsor this newsletter*** David Ford appearing live in support of Sara Bareilles - Tuesday, April 29 - The Neighborhood Theatre (SOLD OUT) David Ford is a singer/songwriter with a punk filter, known for his live shows where he sets himself apart from the Damian Rice’s & Ray Lamontagne’s of his kind. Playing solo (but sounding as if he has a full band behind him) his spare yet meaningful lyrics draw comparisons to Conor Oberst, uniquely describing his life & relationships through his perspective. To get a feeling for what his live show is like, check out these videos for “Go to Hell” http://youtube. com/watch?v=NVky7hwuebU and “State of the Union” http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=qv4QBRS-U50. They were recorded live and in one take, he plays every instrument and loops each one by one. ADDENDUM - YOUTUBE. COM HAS GO TO HELL AS A FEATURED VIDEO. WIN A CD! Enter the random drawing by sending an email to musicfan@carolina.rr.com with the subject DAVID FORD and win a copy of his latest CD, "Songs for the Road. " http://www. myspace. com/davidford ~Fifty Ways to Tour Without Getting in the Van & Backstage Pass: Book Your Band!~ (Pixie Publishing 2008-$10. 00 each) Simple no-nonsense guides to help you acheive success in the music world! 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"Thank you for being a fan of Charlotte Live Music!" 1st Mortgage Corporation * allison@1stmtg.net * work phone 704.944. 0451 ~Earth Xstasy Entertainment and MBM Entertainment~ JoAnna Lynne- Virginia Beach, Virginia’s very own 'Folk Rock Princess', is a barefooted bundle of fun with infectious songs and honest lyrics. No Second Troy- blends pop rock hooks of bands like Coldplay, Snow Patrol, The Fray w/ unique indie rock arrangements. The Influence- indie rock band w/powerful backing rhythms and a hybrid acoustic/electric signature. Stars Go Dim- perfect blend of modern pop and classic soul. They've opened for Chris Daughtry and Switchfoot, received the listeners choice awards for CMT, and placed 5th in Singer's of the Universe Travel Like Trains- opened for Al green, amazing vocals and keys, with each instrument flowing in perfect harmony ***************** ***Looking Ahead: (new additions in blue) ^Potential sell out - recommend getting advance tickets 05/01 - ^Josh Ritter - The Visulite Theatre 05/03 - ^Matthew Ryan Vs. The Silver State with Jon Dee Graham - The Evening Muse 05/03-04 - drumSTRONG - Misty Meadows Farms, Weddington, NC 05/04 - Man Man & Yeasayer - Cat's Cradle, Carrboro, NC 05/06 - ^Little Feat w/Hot Tuna - The Neighborhood Theatre 05/07 - ^Mark Olson - The Evening Muse 05/08 - Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers w/Sons Of William - The Visulite Theatre 05/09 - Ralph Stanley - McGlohon Theatre 05/09 - ^Radiohead - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre 05/14 - Devotchka - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC 05/15 - Shooter Jennings w/Leslie - The Visulite Theatre 05/17 - ^Webb Wilder - The Evening Muse 05/17 - ^Beatles Tribute Night - Spirit Square 05/18 - Mike Doughty (Soul Coughing) - The Milestone Club 05/22-24 - Food Lion Speed Street - Uptown Charlotte 05/24 - Delbert McClinton - The Neighborhood Theatre 05/25 - Fred Eaglesmith - The Evening Muse 05/30 - Sin Ropas and Blake/e/e/e - Snug Harbor 05/31 - Charlotte FemmeFest - Visulite, Double Door, SK NetCafe 06/5-14 - Charlotte Squawks - McGlohon Theatre 06/06 - ^Sonny Landreth - The Visulite Theatre 06/11 - Rilo Kiley - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC 06/14 -^They Might Be Giants - The Visulite Theatre 06/14 - Robert Plant/Alison Krauss - Asheville Civic Center 06/13 - Pearl Jam - Colonial Center - Columbia, SC 06/18 - Chuck Prophet - The Visulite Theatre 06/20 - Mark Kozelek - The Grey Eagle - Asheville, NC 06/20 - My Morning Jacket - Radio City Music Hall - New York City - SOLD OUT 07/03 - Joshua James - The Evening Muse 07/04-05 - Charlotte Pop Fest - The Alley Cat 07/25-27 - BeleChere - Asheville, NC 07/27 - Mark Knopfler - Ovens Auditorium 11/06&07 -^The Black Crowes - The Neighborhood Theatre - On Sale 6/21 http://www. myspace. com/charlottemusic and now available as a Charlotte Music Blog at http://charlottemusic. typepad. com/charlotte_events_calendar/