Sunday, June 29, 2008

Charlotte NC Live Music Events Calendar & Band News 6/25/08-7/2/08

CHARLOTTE EVENTS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
June 25, 2008 - July 2, 2008

"Just cause you got the monkey off your back doesn't mean the circus has left town."
"May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house."
George Carlin
1937 - 2008

(Be sure to read/scroll to the end of the newsletter for special announcements and band news.)

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**All shows are in Charlotte, NC, unless stated otherwise**

Wednesday June 25

**The Orsons Live on the Air
Consider This w/Randy Walker
6pm
http://www.wsge.org

**Jared Allan featuring Chris Sheridan (Simplified) on lead guitar
Village Bistro- Ballantyne Commons
6:30pm – 9:30pm
http://www.jaredallan.com

**Handsome Jack and Chocha Loca
Snug Harbor
10pm
http://www.snugrock.com

**The Charlotte Pop Fest Podcast w/ featured artist Lee Neitzel (Transmission Fields)
Subscribe via iTunes at: http://www.itunes.com/podcast?id=126288866 or download/stream MP3 at: http://www.charlottepopfest.com

**WSNB w/Mulebone
The Double Door Inn (Check out their new website and daily drink specials!)
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**Simplified (acoustic performance with Clee and Sheridan)
Ballantyne Village-Village Bistro
14815 John J. Delany Drive, Ste 150
9:30pm
http://www.simplifiedmusic.com

**Volatile Baby & Lindy Dobbins & the Red Velvet Manx & JoAnna Lynne (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Chris Cook
Tavern on the Square
Dallas, NC
http://www.myspace.com/chriscookmusic

**Scoot Pittman (Trio)
Under the Grape (Ballantyne)
9pm
http://www.scootmusic.com

**Standard Brands
The Pewter Rose
8pm
http://pewterose.com

Thursday June 26

**Jack in the Box® restaurants will give you two tacos - no charge - to any guest who presents a gas receipt.  Today Only. 
Details at Jack in the Box Website.

**Scoot Pittman (Trio)
Under the Grape (Ballantyne)
9pm
http://www.scootmusic.com

**Jared Allan
The Wine Vault
7pm – 10pm
http://www.jaredallan.com

**MaxxMusic Presents: Richard Julian w/Micah Dalton (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com

**Matthew Perryman Jones w/Andy Davis (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**L.A. Tool and Die w/Cockpit
Alley Cat
http://www.myspace.com/insidethealley

**Billy Jones and The Pocket
Summit Coffee
8pm-11pm
Davidson, NC
http://www.summitcoffee.com

**Valorie Miller
Rodi
Gastonia, NC
http://www.rodiworld.com

**Bill Hanna Jazz Jam
The Double Door Inn
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

Friday June 27

**MaxxMusic and Landshark Entertainment Present: An Evening with The Blue Dogs
The Visulite Theatre (18+ / Non-Smoking)
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com

**Angie Aparo
The Neighborhood Theatre
Fully Seated Show
8pm
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com

**Simplified
The Press Box
1627 Montford Drive
10:30pm
http://www.thepressboxcharlotte.com * http://www.simplifiedmusic.com

**Bandazian, Sikamor Rooney, The Lonely H
Snug Harbor
10pm
http://www.snugrock.com

**Actual Proof
The Pewter Rose
8:30pm
http://pewterose.com

**Arms Over Avon, The Robbins, The Lo and Beholds, Lucky Five
Charlotte’s Underground
4205 Monroe Road
7pm
http://www.myspace.com/luckyfive

**Jared Allan
Therapy Cafe
9:00pm
http://www.jaredallan.com

**Malcolm Holcombe Live on the Air
WCBE 90.5 FM
1:30pm
http://www.wcbe.org/ * http://www.malcolmholcombe.com

**Fudd & Friends
Charley's
6:30pm
http://moonshineracers.com

**Rock Bottom
Knothole Saloon
Lake Wylie, SC
http://www.rockbottom.datatechis.com

**Volatile Baby
Summit Coffee
8pm-11pm
Davidson, NC
http://www.summitcoffee.com

**Lindy Dobbins and the Red Velvet Manx
The Irish Cue
Cornelius, NC
http://www.myspace.com/lindydobbinsmusic

**MaxxMusic Presents: Gigi Dover (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com

**Michelle Malone (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Lenny Federal Band
The Comet Grill
9:30pm
http://www.myspace.com/thecometgrill * http://www.myspace.com/lennyfederal

**Jason Ring
Rodi
9pm
Gastonia, NC
http://www.rodiworld.com

**East Coast Dirt w/Paradigm
The Double Door Inn
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**Scoot Pittman (Trio)
Under the Grape...Ballantyne Village
9pm
http://www.scootmusic.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 June 28

**Rick Spreitzer w/Kevin Edwards, JD Wilson & Angelo Melendez
Summit Coffee
8pm-11pm
Davidson, NC
http://www.summitcoffee.com * http://www.rickspreitzer.com

**Annual Uncle Sam Jam Outdoor Festival featuring Simple Plan w/Simplified
Dixies Tavern-301 E. 7th Street
Doors 6pm; Show 8pm
Tickets $15.00
http://www.dixiescharlotte.com * http://www.simplifiedmusic.com

**Transmission Fields w/James Deem
Charlotte Pop Fest Preview Show
Afton Ridge Shopping Center
6230 Bayfield Parkway
7pm-10pm
Concord, NC
http://www.charlottepopfest.com * http://www.jamesdeem.com * http://www.myspace.com/transmissionfields

**Chris Cook
The Comet Grill
9:30pm
http://www.myspace.com/thecometgrill * http://www.myspace.com/chriscookmusic

**Trip Rogers
Crossroads Coffeehouse
8pm-10pm
Waxhaw, NC
http://www.triprogers.com

**Lindy Dobbins and the Red Velvet Manx
McKoy's
http://www.myspace.com/lindydobbinsmusic

**Hunter's Travesty
Ed’s Tavern
10pm
http://www.myspace.com/hunterstravesty

**Scoot Pittman (Trio)
Under the Grape...Ballantyne Village
9pm
http://www.scootmusic.com

**An Evening with Beth Chorneau (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Michael Wolf Trio
The Pewter Rose
8:30pm
http://pewterose.com

**The Mad Tea Party CD Release (late show)
The Evening Muse
9:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Islands w/AWOL and Crayonsmith
The Neighborhood Theatre
9pm
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com

**L.A. Tool and Die w/Cockpit
Alley Cat
http://www.myspace.com/insidethealley

**Matt Garrison (bass for Paul Simon/John McLaughlin), Jeff Sipe (drums for ARU/Leftover Salmon/Keller Williams), Alex Machasek (guitar for Tony Bozio)
The Double Door Inn
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**Dodd Ferrelle
Rodi
9pm
Gastonia, NC
http://www.rodiworld.com

**The Belmont Playboys and Aqualads
Snug Harbor

10pm
http://www.snugrock.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

Sunday June 29

**Jared Allan
Brunch on the Patio
Rock Bottom Brewery - Uptown
12pm – 3pm
AND
The Wine Vault
7pm-10pm
http://www.jaredallan.com

**Simplified
Mac's Speed Shop
2511 South Blvd.
8pm
http://www.simplifiedmusic.com

**Rock Bottom
Central St II Bike Night
Mt Holly NC
http://www.rockbottom.datatechis.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 June 30

**Scoot Pittman (Duo)
T-Bones on the Lake
7pm
Lake Wylie, SC
http://www.scootmusic.com

**The Monday Night Allstars
The Double Door Inn
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**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 Open Mic w/Feature Performers Ben Bradlow & Joe Kille
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.myspace.com/findyourmuse

Tuesday July 1

**Simplified (Acoustic performance with Clee and Sheridan)
The Rusty Rudder - Lake Norman
5:30pm
http://www.therustyrudder.com * http://www.simplifiedmusic.com

**Jared Allan
Rock Bottom Brewery
5:30pm – 8:30pm
http://www.jaredallan.com

**Carolina Live Music Presents: Dave Blanton Trio
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

Wednesday July 2

**Jared Allan
Cedar St. Tavern
8pm – 11pm
http://www.jaredallan.com

**Simplified (acoustic performance with Clee and Sheridan)
Ballantyne Village-Village Bistro
14815 John J. Delany Drive, Ste 150
9:30pm
http://www.simplifiedmusic.com

**Tosco House Party Open Mic (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Scoot Pittman (Trio)
Vesuvio (Ballantyne)
9pm
http://www.scootmusic.com


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Band/Artist/Media News, Features, Announcements and Upcoming Events
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*** = New Additions This Week

Misc News, Events & Announcements:

**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.


Reviews, Photos, Videos and/or Press from recent shows:

***The Beatles Tribute - http://s288.photobucket.com/albums/ll177/gety411/Beatles%20Tribute%20Concert/


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 and support this newsletter***

~Earth Xstasy Entertainment~
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

Big Thank You's go out to some of my biggest supporters:
The Evening Muse | Rick Spreitzer | James Deem/Charlotte Pop Fest | MaxxMusic

*A special Thank You to both Dave Heilman of Jupiter One for his extreme kindness and generosity (& apartment!),
and Matt Olin (formerly of Shadowflag) for his companionship & humor, while we were in New York/New Jersey last week*

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***Looking Ahead: (new additions or updates in italicized blue)
^Potential sell out - recommend getting advance tickets

07/03 - Joshua James & Will Dailey - The Evening Muse - Watch this Video - Read this Blog - See this show!
07/04&05 - Charlotte Pop Fest - The Alley Cat - Schedule: Friday, July 4: Steve Caraway, Transmission Fields, The Sammies, Finnegan Bell, U-Phonik, The Young Sons, The Dukes of Stratford, Analog Daze, Barry Holdship, Cool King Chris, The Vinyl Strangers, The Saving Graces, Frank Royster, James Deem & Ed James, Beatles Tribute
Saturday, July 5: Jerry Chapman, Chris McKay & The Critical Darlings, The Everyday Things, Michael Guthrie Band, Chad Mackey, gogoPilot, The Smith Bros., Lindy Dobbins & The Red Velvet Manx, The Stellass, Carl Rosen, Crisis, Myracle Brah
07/05 - Rockie Lynne w/North of 40 and The Verge - Benefit for North Iredell High School - VanHoy Farms Family Campground - Tickets on Sale Now
07/06 - Fleet Foxes - Local 506 - Chapel Hill, NC
07/11 - Fan Appreciation Night in NoDa w/The New Familiars, American Aquarium, Horse Ghost (NT) and Rick Spreitzer Four-Oh, The Turnstiles and Sally Spring Band (EM) - No Cover!
07/12 - Glen Phillips w/Antje Duvekot - The Evening Muse
07/12 - Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival featuring Gael Warning and Part Time Blues Band - Symphony Park at Southpark - Tickets on Sale Now
07/12 - Blues Fest & Benefit featuring: Rusty Barkley · Contagious · Lenny Federal · Jake Haldenwang · The Johnny Rockit Band · Matter of Fact · The Murry Brothers · Part-Time Blues Band · Bob Polino . Mac Arnold . Michael Wolf and the Voodoo brothers . Ned Lucas Band . Phil Harmonic Blues Band . Donna Duncan . Blues By Soul - The Visulite Theatre
07/15 - Abe Reid - The Double Door Inn
07/17 - Gary Jules & Jim Bianco - The Evening Muse
07/23 - Ten Out of Tenn Tour w/Griffin House, Erin McCarley, Trent Dabbs, Butterfly Boucher, Matthew Perryman Jones, Tyler James, Katie Herzig, Jeremy Lister, KS Rhoads & Andy Davis - The Evening Muse
07/25-27 - BeleChere - Asheville, NC

07/25 - Old 97's - The Visulite Theatre
07/27 - Mark Knopfler - Ovens Auditorium
07/29 - Zappa Plays Zappa - The Neighborhood Theatre
07/30 - Scott Miller - The Evening Muse
07/30 - Amos Lee - The Neighborhood Theatre
07/31 - Sun Domingo CD Release Party - The Evening Muse
08/01 - Joe Firstman w/Patrick Davis - The Neighborhood Theatre
08/08 - Crooked Still - The Evening Muse
08/08 - Wilco w/Bon Iver - Koka Booth Amphitheatre - Cary, NC
08/15 - The Coal Men - The Evening Muse
08/16 - The Whigs - The Visulite Theatre
08/22 - Acoustic Syndicate - The Neighborhood Theatre
08/31 - My Morning Jacket - House of Blues, Myrtle Beach, SC

09/14 - Indigo Girls w/Missy Higgins - The Neighborhood Theatre - Tickets on sale 7/1/08
10/04 - The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - The Neighborhood Theatre
10/09 - The Songwriters Tour w/Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt - Belk Theatre
10/17 - Frank Vignola - The Evening Muse
10/29 - Great Big Sea - Dana Auditorium @ Queen's University
11/01 - Will Hoge w/the everybodyfields- The Visulite Theatre
11/06&07 -^The Black Crowes - The Neighborhood Theatre -
SOLD OUT
11/28&29 - The Derek Trucks Band - McGlohon Theatre



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