"Music takes us out of the actual and whispers to us dim secrets that startle our wonder as to who we are, and for what, whence, and whereto." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson ~
Wednesday April 2 - Happy Birthday Phil Rossi!
**Airspace w/Lois Grey The Visulite Theatre 9pm http://www.visulite.com
**Simplified (Acoustic Clee & Sheridan) Tilt on Trade 127 W. Trade St. 9:30pm http://www.tiltcharlotte.com * http://www.simplifiedmusic.com
**Tosco House Party Open Mic (early show) The Evening Muse 8pm http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.toscomusicparty.org
**Tony Lucca (late show) The Evening Muse 10:30pm http://www.eveningmuse.com
**Scoot Pittman (Acoustic Duo) Under the Grape - Ballantyne 8:30pm http://www.scootmusic.com
**The Stragglers Buck Wild - University http://www.myspace.com/woodymitchellmusic
**Hamilton Loomis The Double Door Inn http://www.doubledoorinn.com
**Standard Brands The Pewter Rose 8pm - 11pm http://www.pewterrose.com
**Open Mic The Comet Grill 7:30pm http://www.myspace.com/thecometgrill * http://www.myspace.com/ramblinbill
Thursday April 3
**Scoot Pittman (Acoustic Solo) Hickory Tavern-Carmel Road 7pm http://www.scootmusic.com
**moe. The Neighborhood Theatre http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com
**Michael Reno Harrell Rodi Gastonia, NC http://www.rodiworld.com
**MaxxMusic Presents: Jeff Black & The Near Misses (early show) The Evening Muse 8pm http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com
**Sun Domingo (late show) The Evening Muse 10:30pm http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.sundomingo.com
**Bill Hanna Jazz Jam The Double Door Inn http://www.doubledoorinn.com
**Dave Blanton w/Trip Rogers Maggiano's, Southpark 6:30pm-9:30pm http://www.triprogers.com
**MaxxMusic & Landshark Entertainment: The Gourds w/Shinyribs The Visulite Theatre 9:45pm http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com
**The Charlotte Pop Fest Podcast w/ featured artist Stephan Angers of U-Phonik Subscribe via iTunes at: http://www.itunes.com/podcast?id=126288866 or download/stream MP3 at: http://www.charlottepopfest.com
Friday April 4
**MaxxMusic & Landshark Entertainment Present: 5th Annual Fools Brigade Benefit “Loving The Alien” a David Bowie Tribute To Benefit Metrolina Aids Project (M.A.P.) featuring: Benji Hughes, Buschovski, Houstons, Snagglepuss, BabyShaker, Bullship, Virginia Reel, Raised by Wolves, Chocha Loca, Nitehawk, Red Limo, Trouble Walkers, The Adulterers, The Situationals, Dylan Gilbert, Cockpit, Shane Elks, Black Congo and Josh Burch. *ALSO Featuring Members of: Lou Ford, Pyramid, Poprocket, Alternative Champs, Secondhand Stories, Fence Lions, Sea of Cortez, 10 Speed, Young Sons and Bruce Hazel and Some Volunteers.... plus many more The Visulite Theatre 9pm sharp http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com * http://www.myspace.com/foolsbrigade * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/bowie_gets_fool_s_treatment/Content?oid=293156
**Charlotte Cash Bash V featuring: The Belmont Playboys, The Truckstop Preachers, Jem Crossland & the Hypertonics, The Defilers and Cattletruck Puckett's Farm Equipment 8pm http://www.puckettsfarm.com * http://stillnotdead.com/cbsch.html * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/cash_bash_v_being_held_over_two_nights/Content?oid=293152
**thank you spaceman w/gogoPilot and Illicitizen The Milestone Club http://www.myspace.com/thankyouspaceman * http://www.themilestoneclub.com
**Willy Evans Trio Rodi Gastonia, NC http://www.rodiworld.com
**moe. The Neighborhood Theatre http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com
**Mike Strauss Summit Coffee 128 S. Main Street 8pm-11pm Davidson, NC http://www.summitcoffee.com * http://www.mikestrauss.net
**Simplified The Press Box 127 W. Trade St. 10:30pm http://www.simplifiedmusic.com
**Rock Bottom Hooper's Tavern http://www.rockbottom.datatechis.com
**Allan Kaplon and the Non-Prophets Smokey Joe's 10pm http://www.myspace.com/smokeyjoemymusic
**Ashley Chambliss, Lindy Dobbins, Herschel Lee Brown & Paul Finnican Songwriter's Round The Sylvia Theater 9pm York, SC http://www.sylviatheater.com
**Lenny Federal Band The Comet Grill 9:30pm http://www.myspace.com/thecometgrill * http://www.myspace.com/lennyfederal
**Gallery Crawl w/Russell Howard and Alex Nackman (early show) The Evening Muse 8pm http://www.eveningmuse.com
**Vienna Teng (late show) The Evening Muse 10pm http://www.eveningmuse.com
**The Nighthawks The Double Door Inn http://www.doubledoorinn.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
Saturday April 5
**Rick Spreitzer Trio House of Mercy AIDS Walk Reception 701 Mercy Drive (off Wilkinson Blvd.) 11:30am-1:30pm Belmont, NC http://www.thehouseofmercy.org * http://www.rickspreitzer.com
**Marry a Thief w/Amy Steinberg (early show) The Evening Muse 8pm http://www.eveningmuse.com
**Transmission Fields & Ski Club & Evan Bliss & the Welchers (late show) The Evening Muse 10:30pm http://www.eveningmuse.com
**Rick Spreitzer Trio + 1 The Perk (formerly Dilworth Playhouse Cafe) 8pm-11pm 1427 South Blvd http://www.rickspreitzer.com
**Charlotte Folk Society, MaxxMusic & Landshark Entertainment Presents The Carolina Chocolate Drops concert, workshops & family fish fry Northwest School of the Arts http://www.folksociety.org * http://www.maxxmusic.com
**Scoot Pittman (Solo) Izzy's Cafe 7pm http://www.scootmusic.com
**Charlotte Cash Bash V featuring: Tommy Ray & the Rayguns, The Tremors, Wink Keziah & Delux Motel, The Kings of Hel, Rev. D-Ray & the Shockers, The bo-stevens, Rebel-Son and Rocket 350 Tremont Music Hall 6pm http://www.tremontmusichall.com * http://stillnotdead.com/cbsch.html * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/cash_bash_v_being_held_over_two_nights/Content?oid=293152
**moe. The Neighborhood Theatre http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com
**Dana and Susan Robinson Rodi Gastonia, NC http://www.rodiworld.com
**David Holtzclaw & Mer Laney Horsefeathers Sherills Ford/Lake Norman 9pm http://horsefeatherspark.com/index.php * http://www.myspace.com/davidholtzclaw
**Adam Whiting Julia's Coffee 1-4pm http://www.juliascoffee.org * http://www.myspace.com/adamwhiting
**Paleface, Cheyenne Snug Harbor 10pm http://www.myspace.com/snugharbor
**Rock Bottom Hooper's Tavern http://www.rockbottom.datatechis.com
**Contagious Blues Band The Double Door Inn 9:30pm http://www.doubledoorinn.com * http://www.myspace.com/contagiousbluesband
**"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
Sunday April 6
**Our Sister Sylvia Rockin' for Research Cancer Benefit featuring: Smilin' Dogs, Scoot Pittman Band, Truckstop Preachers, Part Time Blues Band and Gigi Dover & Big Love Buckhead Saloon 3pm Displays, Silent Auction, Door Prizes http://www.oursistersylvia.org/Rockin_for_Research.html
**Charlotte Blues Society 15th Anniversary featuring: Contagious Blues Band (also receiving their Charlotte Music Award) The Double Door Inn 7pm http://www.doubledoorinn.com * http://www.charlottebluessociety.org
**Jared Allan The Wine Vault 7pm http://www.jaredallan.com
**MaxxMusic Presents: Tom Russell The Evening Muse 8pm http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/music_menu/Content?oid=293154
**Yardwork, Pico vs. Island Trees Snug Harbor 10pm http://www.myspace.com/snugharbor
**Simplified Mac's Speed Shop 9pm 2511 South Blvd. http://www.macspeedshop.com * http://www.simplifiedmusic.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
Monday April 7 - Happy Birthday Rich Singer & Kim Chapman!
**The Evening Muse & Creative Loafing present the Crown Town Showdown - Songwriting & Performance Competition The Evening Muse 8pm http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.myspace.com/findyourmuse * http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=87138743&blogID=370376595
**Fair Play featuring Bobby Donaldson (guitar), Donnie Marshall (drums), Tuf (bass) and Robin Rogers The Fairview Grill 9:30pm - 1am 5124 Park Rd.
Tuesday April 8 - Happy Birthday Jose!
**Simplified - CD Release Party at the Lake The Rusty Rudder - Lake Norman 10:30pm Cornelius, NC http://www.simplifiedmusic.com
**Lifehouse w/Matt Nathanson and honeyhoney Amos' Southend http://www.amossouthend.com * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/changing_perspectives_capturing_moments/Content?oid=293148
**Carolina Live Music Society Presents: Justice League 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 Smokey Joe's (every Tues) w/house band - 10pm-2am
**Open Mic at The Bucket Shop (every Tues) 1601 Montford Drive http://www.myspace.com/tuesdaynightbucketshop
Wednesday April 9
**Jukebox the Ghost & Nightmare of You & Edison Glass Tremont Music Hall 8pm http://www.tremontmusichall.com **Shelby Lynne w/David McMillin The Neighborhood Theatre http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com
**Bruce Hazel & Guests Snug Harbor 10pm http://www.myspace.com/snugharbor
**Anna Bullard & Rebecca Zapen (early show) The Evening Muse 8pm http://www.eveningmuse.com
**Carolina Live Music Society Presents: Zach Deputy w/ Marshall Ruffin The Double Door Inn http://www.doubledoorinn.com *http://www.carolinalivemusic.com
**Scoot Pittman (Acoustic Duo) Under the Grape - Ballantyne 8:30pm http://www.scootmusic.com
**Standard Brands The Pewter Rose 8pm - 11pm http://www.pewterrose.com
************************************************************************* Band/Artist/Media News, Features, Announcements and Upcoming Events *************************************************************************
*** = New Additions This Week
Misc News, Events & Announcements:
***Alt-Ctrl-Sleep featured in LAWeekly Digital Jukebox - http://www.laweekly.com/jukebox/profile/alt-ctrl-sleep/alt-ctrl-sleep/ * http://www.myspace.com/altctrlsleep
***Simplified Elephant Sky Listening Contest - Simplified will be on 106.5 THE END Divakar's "90 minutes" show, Sunday, April 6th from 8:30pm-10pm. Tune in and listen for the first song that is played from the new album, Elephant Sky and then be the first person to email the Title of the song and Time that it aired to: info@simplifiedmusic.com. If your email is the first one received with the correct answer, you win a copy of the CD. Join us at the CD Release party at The Visulite Theater on April 12th to claim your prize. http://www.1065.com * http://www.simplifiedmusic.com
***Local singer-songwriter Steve Simpson scored a first place win at the Suwanee Festival songwriting contest! http://www.stevesimpson-music.com/home.html
***Only 3 weeks left to cast your vote 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. 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.
Recent Live Reviews, Photos AND Videos:
***Chris Cook Video - (Kathi Hendrix) - Central Station - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYkLpth1m1Y
Opportunities:
***Battle for the Roo-Band Contest - Submit your band for a chance to play Bonnaroo. Visit http://www.ourstage.com/go/bonnaroo for details.
***Ace & TJ's "Give The Band A Break" - If you're a local band looking to get played on the radio, send them a CD of your best original song and they'll pick one to play every day on their morning Ace & TJ Show (95.1FM). The song must be clean and your band may not be signed with or in discussions with a record company. Send the CD to: Ace & TJ’s Give The Band A Break, 4015 Stuart Andrew Boulevard, Charlotte NC 28217. No e-mails or mp3 files will be accepted. http://www.acetj.com/Newsline/index.html
Get Involved:
***The Memory Walk for the Alzheimer's Association needs your help. Megan Lonon (wife of Chris Lonon of Sea of Cortez, The Fence Lions & more), is collecting cash donations as well as items for a Yard Sale with all proceeds going to the Alzheimer's Association. For donations, Please make your checks payable to: Alzheimer's Association, and send them to Megan Lonon, Home Instead Senior Care, 118 East Franklin Street, Monroe, NC 28112. If you would like to donate items or walk on April 12th, please contact Megan for more information at meglonon@yahoo.com.
***Please dine out or order "to go" at one or more of the participating restaurants listed at the website http://www.autismawarefare.org/index.php on Thursday, April 17, 2008 to benefit the Autism Society NC - Mecklenburg County Chapter. Please also contact them if you can sponsor, help with the event OR are a musician interested in performing.
***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:
Jam
Band Showcase - May 8, 2008 - The Double Door Inn. Register your band at http://www.charlottemusicawards
Bluegrass
Showcase - July, 19 2008 - The Sylvia Theater (York, SC) Register your band
at http://www.charlottemusicawards
***Please dine out or order "to go" at one or more of the participating restaurants listed at the website http://www.autismawarefare.org/index.php on Thursday, April 17, 2008 to benefit the Autism Society NC - Mecklenburg County Chapter. Please also contact them if you can sponsor, help with the event OR are a musician interested in performing.
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. NEW - watch WNCW excerpts from Studio B performances at http://www.youtube.com/wncwstudiob.
You may also want to know the latest with some of the popular artists that have passed through town:
***The Rescues recorded a cover of "All By Myself" for the movie "Superhero Movie" - http://www.myspace.com/therescues
***Jukebox the Ghost featured artist on NPR's Second Stage - http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89193870
***Spottiswoode & His Enemies - NPR Interview on Weekend Edition - http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89197132
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***Looking Ahead: (new additions in blue) ^Potential sell out - recommend getting advance tickets 04/11 - Mike Farris Live In Store Performance - Manifest Discs 04/12 - ^The Tosco Music Party - CPCC Halton Theatre (featuring Romantica & More) 04/12 - ^Simplified CD Release Party - The Visulite Theatre 04/16 - BaRack the Vote - featuring gogoPilot, The Near Misses, Bruce Hazel and Some Volunteers, Bullship, Hardcore Lounge, Dylan Gilbert, Bridgit Sketch, Transmission Fields + more - The Evening Muse 04/17 - ^Romantica - The Evening Muse 04/17 - ^Jason Mraz - Davidson College 04/18 - Susan Tedeschi - The Neighborhood Theatre 04/18 - ^Todd Rundgren - The Handlebar - Greenville, SC 04/19 - ^Steve Earle (acoustic) & Allison Moorer - McGlohon Theatre 04/20 - ^The Moody Blues - Peace Center - Greenville, SC 04/20 - ^Todd Rundgren - The Neighborhood Theatre 04/22 - ^Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - The Visulite Theatre 04/23 - ^Son Volt w/Bobby Bare, Jr. - The Visulite Theatre 04/24 - Robert Cray Band - The Neighborhood Theatre 04/27 - Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band - Charlotte Bobcats Arena 04/29 - ^Jay Clifford w/ Steven Fiore - The Evening Muse 04/29 - Sara Bareilles w/Rachael Yamagata & David Ford- The Neighborhood Theatre 04/29 - Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre 04/29 - ^Lou Reed - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC 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 05/06 - ^Little Feat w/Hot Tuna - The Neighborhood Theatre 05/07 - ^Mark Olson - The Evening Muse 05/08 - Kanye West - Bobcats Arena 05/09 - ^Radiohead - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre 05/14 - Devotchka - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC 05/16 - The Presidents of the United States of America - Tremont Music Hall 05/17 - ^Webb Wilder - The Evening Muse (early 6:30 show) 05/17 - ^Beatles Tribute Night - Spirit Square 05/17 - Les Dudek - Tremont Music Hall 05/22-24 - Food Lion Speed Street - Uptown Charlotte 05/25 - Fred Eaglesmith - The Evening Muse 05/29 - James Taylor - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre 05/30 - Sin Ropas and Blake/e/e/e - Snug Harbor 05/31 - Charlotte FemmeFest featuring: Jennifer Daniels, The Near Misses, Mieka Pauley, The Lights, Fluorescent, Bridgit Scheide, Donna Duncan, Danielle Howle, Volatile Baby, Gigi Dover, Doria Roberts, The Moaners, Barrel House Mamas - Visulite, Double Door, SK NetCafe 06/5-14 - Charlotte Squawks - McGlohon Theatre 06/06 - ^Sonny Landreth - The Visulite Theatre 06/10 - REM w/Modest Mouse & The National - Walnut Creek Amphitheatre - Raleigh, NC 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 06/16 - The Cure - Bobcats Arena 06/13 - Pearl Jam - Colonial Center - Columbia, SC 06/18 - Chuck Prophet - The Visulite Theatre 06/20 - My Morning Jacket - Radio City Music Hall - New York City - SOLD OUT 07/01 - Dave Matthews Band w/Michael Franti & Spearhead - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre 07/04-05 - Charlotte Pop Fest - The Alley Cat 07/11 -Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers w/Steve Winwood - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre 07/19 - Bryan Adams - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre 07/20 - Rush - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre 07/25-27 - BeleChere - Asheville, NC 07/27 - Mark Knopfler - Ovens Auditorium 08/02 - Cheap Trick, Heart, Journey - Verizon Amphitheatre
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