CHARLOTTE EVENTS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Apr 30, 2008 - May 07, 2008
"The man that hath no music in himself Nor is not move'd with concord of sweet sounds, Is fit for treasons , strategems, and spoils; The motions of his spirit are dull as night, And his affections dark as Erebus: Let no such man be trusted." ~ William Shakespeare ~
***Due to the increasing size and cost of this newsletter, sponsorships are now being accepted. If you would like to help sponsor this newsletter, or know of someone who would, please let me know. Thank you so much to those who have contributed, sponsored, guest-listed or supported in a variety of ways, some of whom are listed at the bottom of this newsletter. It's all Very Much Appreciated.
**All shows are in Charlotte, NC, unless stated otherwise**
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 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 Indian Trail, 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
**Bombadil In Store Performance Manifest S. Blvd. 8pm http://www.manifestdisc.com
Thursday May 1
**Jared Allan The Wine Vault 7pm http://www.jaredallan.com
**Simplified The Epicentre-Whisky River-Uptown 10pm http://www.whiskeyrivercharlotte.com * http://www.simplifiedmusic.com
**MaxxMusic & Landshark Entertainment Present: Josh Ritter w/Ingrid Michaelson The Visulite Theatre (18+ / Smoking) 9:00pm http://www.maxxmusic.com * http://www.visulite.com
**Moonshine Racers US Whitewater Center 7pm http://www.moonshineracers.com
**Green Light (early show) The Evening Muse 8pm http://www.eveningmuse.com
**The Winter Sounds w/Finding Fiction (late show) The Evening Muse 10:30pm http://www.eveningmuse.com
**U-Phonik (Duo) Hickory Tavern http://www.myspace.com/uphonik
**Tea Leaf Green w/Moonalice The Neighborhood Theatre 8:30pm http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com **Scoot Pittman (Acoustic Solo) Hickory Tavern-Carmel Road 7pm http://www.scootmusic.com
**Michael Reno Harrell Rodi Gastonia, NC http://www.rodiworld.com
**Bill Hanna Jazz Jam The Double Door Inn http://www.doubledoorinn.com
**The Charlotte Pop Fest Podcast w/ featured artist Steve Caraway Subscribe via iTunes at: http://www.itunes.com/podcast?id=126288866 or download/stream MP3 at: http://www.charlottepopfest.com
Friday May 2
**U-Phonik Fox News Rising 7am AND Wild Wing Cafe 10pm http://www.myspace.com/uphonik **Stevens Mill Band The Pewter Rose 8:30pm-10:45pm http://www.PewterRose.com * http://www.StevensMillMusic.com
**Mike Strauss opening for American Gun Shindig at the Gaffney Cabin 214 N. Limestone Street Gaffney, SC http://www.mikestrauss.net
**John Cowan Band and Steep Canyon Rangers The Neighborhood Theatre 8pm http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com
**Buschovski, The Future Kings of Nowhere Snug Harbor http://www.snugrock.com
**Gallery Crawl w/Beaucoup Blue 8pm* Nicolette Emmanuelle 9pm* Erika Blatnik 10pm* The Evening Muse 8pm http://www.eveningmuse.com
**Abbey Road Live The Visulite Theatre (18+ /Non- Smoking) 9:30pm http://www.visulite.com
**Lenny Federal Band The Comet Grill 9:30pm http://www.myspace.com/thecometgrill * http://www.myspace.com/lennyfederal
**Jason Stein's Locksmith Isidore w/tenspeed & Scott Wishart Century Vintage/Patchwerk Playhaus 9pm http://www.myspace.com/patchwerkplayhaus
**Scoot Pittman (Trio) Lake Wylie Junction...Hwy 49 South 10pm Lake Wylie, SC http://www.scootmusic.com
**Lindy Dobbins and the Red Velvet Manx The Iced Tea Company Mint Hill, NC http://www.myspace.com/theicedteacompany * http://www.myspace.com/lindydobbinsmusic
**The Spongetones The Double Door Inn http://www.doubledoorinn.com
**Ned Lucas 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
Saturday May 3
**drumSTRONG 2nd Annual Cancer Benefit featuring drum circles, Frank Bloom/Thunderdrums, Dead End Parking, The Stragglers, Soulganic, All Night Reggae Jam :: Philip Sprinkle, Scott Swimmer, Iword, Dave Yelverton, Jim Brock, Mike Buzbin, Jon Schigoda & friends & More Misty Meadows Farm 455 Providence Rd. South Weddington, NC http://www.drumstrong.org * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/drumstrong_returns_for_second_year/Content?oid=305949
**MaxxMusic Presents: Matthew Ryan Vs. The Silver State w/Jon Dee Graham (early show) CD with each ticket purchased!! The Evening Muse 8pm http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/cl_previews_upcoming_shows/Content?oid=305950
**Eva Fina (late show) The Evening Muse 10:30pm http://www.eveningmuse.com
**Scoot Pittman (Trio) Under the Grape...Ballantyne Village 9pm http://www.scootmusic.com
**Jared Allan The Press Box 10pm http://www.jaredallan.com
**Midwood Mania featuring: Weston McKnight & Max Blackburn, Mike Strauss, Truckstop Preachers, Eva Fina and The Stragglers Plaza-Midwood 7:30am-7:00pm http://www.plazamidwood.org/maynia.html
**The Merrows Tyber Creek 8-11 http://www.myspace.com/themerrowsband
**Lindy Dobbins and the Red Velvet Manx McKoy's Smokehouse Pineville Road http://www.myspace.com/lindydobbinsmusic
**Rock Bottom Hoopers Tavern http://www.rockbottom.datatechis.com
**Concord Spring Into Arts Festival featuring: Carolina Gator Gumbo, Robin Rogers Band & Freeport Jazz Band 11:00am Downtown Concord, NC http://www.concorddowntown.com
**The Naked Truth Songwriters Round (TV) featuring: Ashley Chambliss, Lindy Dobbins, Herschell Lee Brown and Paul Finnican Time Warner Public Access channel 21 Second Wind Music Productions 8:30pm http://secondwindmusic.com
**David Holtzclaw w/Mer Laney & Steve Simpson Summit Coffee 8pm-11pm 128 S. Main Street Davidson, NC http://www.summitcoffee.com * http://www.stevesimpson-music.com/home.html * http://www.myspace.com/davidholtzclaw
**Zac Brown Band w/Masonboro Boys The Visulite Theatre (18+ / Smoking) 9pm http://www.visulite.com
**Snug Harbor 1 Year Anniversary w/ Dexter Romweber Duo, Trouble Walkers, DJ Scott Weaver Snug Harbor 10pm http://www.snugrock.com
**U-Phonik Alley Cat http://www.myspace.com/uphonik
**Lenny Federal Rodi 9pm Gastonia, NC http://www.rodiworld.com
**Eyes of the Elders Smokey Joe's 10pm http://www.myspace.com/eyesoftheelders
**Matter Of Fact 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
**Drew Glackin (The Silos)/HINT tribute show/fundraiser featuring 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 The Pour House Raleigh, NC http://www.futureofmusic.org/hint * http://www.drewglackin.com * http://www.myspace.com/the_hint
Sunday May 4 - Happy Birthday Mike Stone!
**drumSTRONG 2nd Annual Cancer Benefit featuring: drum circles, Rhythm Cats, The Lamping Shades :: Mason Swimmer, Conor Delaney, Chris Tuorto, Paul Gramigina, Timmons Mervin., Jeff Williams ~ percussion guitarist, Native American Drum/Dance/Sing :: Catawba/Navajo, Trans Phat, Jim Brock, Rick Blackwell, Tim Murray & Friends & More Misty Meadows Farm 455 Providence Rd. South Weddington, NC http://www.drumstrong.org * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/drumstrong_returns_for_second_year/Content?oid=305949
**Simplified Mac's Speed Shop 9pm http://www.macspeedshop.com * http://www.simplifiedmusic.com
**Drew Glackin (The Silos)/HINT tribute show/fundraiser featuring Chip Robinson w/Heavy Beat Outlet, Kenny Roby, Lou Ford, Joe Swank & the Zen Pirates, The Cartridge Family Sadlacks Raleigh, NC http://www.futureofmusic.org/hint * http://www.drewglackin.com * http://www.myspace.com/the_hint
**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 May 5 - Cinco De Mayo
**Simplified (acoustic w/Clee & Sheridan) Tijuana Flats 8912 Pineville Matthews Rd. 6pm Pineville NC http://www.simplifiedmusic.com
**U-Phonik LaPaz 8pm http://www.myspace.com/uphonik
**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 Crown Town Showdown The Evening Muse 8pm http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.myspace.com/findyourmuse
Tuesday May 6 - GO VOTE!
**Simplified The Rusty Rudder - Lake Norman 10:30pm http://www.therustyrudder.com * http://www.simplifiedmusic.com
**Little Feat w/Kellin Watson The Neighborhood Theatre 8pm http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com
**Speakeasy The Double Door Inn http://www.doubledoorinn.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
Wednesday May 7
**The Sammies w/The Blakes and Gringo Star Snug Harbor http://www.snugrock.com * http://www.myspace.com/thesammies
**Hunter's Travesty McKoy’s Steakhouse Old Pineville Road http://www.myspace.com/hunterstravesty
**Tosco House Party The Evening Muse 8pm http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.toscomusicparty.org
**MaxxMusic Presents: Mark Olson (of the Jayhawks) The Evening Muse 10pm http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com
**Simplified (Acoustic w/Clee & Sheridan) The Press Box 1627 Montford Drive 9:30pm http://www.thepressboxcharlotte.com * http://www.simplifiedmusic.com
**MaxxMusic & Landshark Entertainment Present: Matthew Alexander The Visulite Theatre (21+ / Smoking) 8pm http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com
**Luciano w/Dubconscious The Neighborhood Theatre 9pm http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com
**Scoot Pittman (Acoustic Duo) Under the Grape - Ballantyne 8:30pm http://www.scootmusic.com
**U-Phonik (Acoustic) The Alley Cat Patio http://www.myspace.com/insidethealley * http://www.myspace.com/uphonik
**Powerhouse(Tower Of Power cover band) 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:
***WSGE 91.7FM wants your help in programming The Eclectic Blend program on Friday May 23rd. Share your favorite Eclectic Blend songs of 2008 by filling out the nomination form at http://www.wsge.org/images/top91a.php then listen to WSGE from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. on May 23, as they count down the top 91 songs based on your nominations. http://www.wsge.org
**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.
In the Studio:
***Todd Busch w/Peter Gray, Shawn Lynch & DK at Old House Studio
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.
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:
***Congratulations to Betty from Alabama who won our random drawing for a copy of David Ford's latest CD, "Songs for the Road." http://www.myspace.com/davidford. David opened for the SOLD OUT Sara Bareilles show on Tues. 4/29 at the Neighborhood Theatre. See what all the buzz is about as you wathc the YouTube featured video (now over 320,000 views!) at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVky7hwuebU
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***
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***Looking Ahead: (new additions or updates in blue) ^Potential sell out - recommend getting advance tickets 05/08 - Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers w/Sons Of William - The Visulite Theatre 05/09 - The Belmont Playboys w/The Turnstiles - The Double Door 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 featuring: The Near Misses, Poprocket, Joshua Panda, The Stellas & More TBA - Spirit Square 05/18 - Mike Doughty (Soul Coughing) - The Milestone Club 05/22-24 - Food Lion Speed Street featuring: Gary Allan, Kellie Pickler, Chevelle, Travis Tritt & More - 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 06/05 - Jakob Dylan of The Wallflowers - The Neighborhood Theatre 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 06/24 - Melissa Etheridge - Ovens Auditorium 06/27 - Angie Aparo - The Neighborhood Theatre 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 08/22 - Acoustic Syndicate - The Neighborhood Theatre 11/06&07 -^The Black Crowes - The Neighborhood Theatre - On Sale 6/21
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