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**All shows are in Charlotte, NC, unless stated otherwise**
CHARLOTTE POP FEST - JULY 4TH AND JULY 5TH - THE ALLEY CAT! (See Schedule Below)
NEWSLETTER EXCLUSIVE! The first 25 people with PAID tickets through the door on Friday, July 4th and Saturday, July 5th AND who PRINT & BRING ONE PAGE from this newsletter will get a courtesy copy of the Charlotte Pop Fest compilation CD. The CD has 25 songs by 25 different artists performing at Charlotte Pop Fest and will be sold at the event for $10.
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
**Greg Lilley Maggiano's at Southpark 6pm-9pm http://www.maggianos.com
**Charlotte Pop Fest Podcast feat. Adam Middleton of The Stellas Subscribe via iTunes at: http://www.itunes.com/podcast?id=126288866 Or download/stream MP3 at: http://www.charlottepopfest.com
**Powerhouse The Double Door Inn 9pm http://www.doubledoorinn.com
Thursday July 3
**MaxxMusic Presents: Joshua James Brothers Band w/Will Dailey & Lex Land (early show) The Evening Muse 8pm http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com * http://www.themilkcarton.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2624 * http://www.myspace.com/joshuajamesmusic * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=327848
**Bill Hanna Jazz Jam (early show) The Double Door Inn 9pm http://www.doubledoorinn.com
**Shadowflag Annual 4th of July Show (late show) The Double Door Inn 11pm http://www.doubledoorinn.com
**MaxxMusic and Landshark Entertainment Present: Bill Kirchen w/Lunatic Fringe The Visulite Theatre (18+ / Non-Smoking) 9:30pm http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/cl_previews_upcoming_shows/Content?oid=327848
**Gil Scott Heron The Neighborhood Theatre 9pm http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com
**Brooks Wood Band and Double D's EpiCentre at 5 http://www.epicentreat5.com
**Billy Jones and the Pocket Summit Coffee 8pm-11pm Davidson, NC http://www.summitcoffee.com
**Michael Reno Harrell Rodi Gastonia, NC http://www.rodiworld.com
Friday July 4 - HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!
**Charlotte Pop Fest featuring: Steve Caraway (acoustic soloist/emcee), 4:00PM Transmission Fields, 4:30PM The Sammies, 5:00PM Finnegan Bell, 5:30PM U-Phonik, 6:00PM The Young Sons, 6:30PM The Dukes of Stratford, 7:00PM Analog Daze, 7:30PM Barry Holdship, 8:00PM Cool King Chris, 8:30PM The Vinyl Strangers, 9:00PM The Saving Graces, 9:30PM Frank Royster, 10:00PM James Deem & Ed James, 10:45PM Beatles Tribute, Midnight (Show over) The Alley Cat http://www.charlottepopfest.com
**Simplified Annual 4th of July Party The Rusty Rudder 4pm Cornelius NC http://www.therustyrudder.com * http://www.simplifiedmusic.com
**The Young Sons w/Jon Phillips & Justin Williams The Loft 8pm http://www.myspace.com/theyoungsons
**Trouble Walkers CD Release w/2013 Wolves, Chocha Loca Snug Harbor 10pm http://www.snugrock.com * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/cl_previews_upcoming_shows/Content?oid=327848
**Redrocks, Bluegrass, and Whitewater Celebration featuring: The Moonshine Racers and The Dry Fork Ramblers US National Whitewater 3:30pm http://moonshineracers.com * http://www.usnwc.org
**Lenny Federal Band The Comet Grill 9:30pm http://www.myspace.com/thecometgrill * http://www.myspace.com/lennyfederal
**Amy Broome & Greg Lilley The Irish Cue 10pm-2am Cornelius, NC http://www.amybroome.com
**Scoot Pittman (Trio) 51 - Carmel Commons Shopping Center 10pm-1am 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 July 5
**Charlotte Pop Fest featuring: Jerry Chapman (acoustic soloist/emcee), 4:00PM Matt Cheezem, 4:30PM Chris McKay & The Critical Darlings, 5:00PM The Everyday Things, 5:30PM Michael Guthrie Band, 6:00PM Chad Mackey, 6:30PM gogoPilot, 7:00PM The Smith Bros., 7:30PM Lindy Dobbins & The Red Velvet Manx, 8:00PM The Stellas, 8:30PM Crisis, 9:00PM Myracle Brah, 0:00PM (Show over) The Alley Cat http://www.charlottepopfest.com
**Rick Spreitzer w/Mike Strauss Dessert Plus Coffee Bar 2108 A Ayrsley Town Blvd 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm http://www.dessertpluscoffeebar.com * http://www.rickspreitzer.com
**The Sammies Penguin’s 4th of July Party Bands, BBQ and Fireworks 10pm 1921 Commonwealth Avenue http://www.myspace.com/thesammies
**Shana & The Swizzlers w/The Painted Man The Double Door Inn 10pm http://www.doubledoorinn.com
**Chris Kollman SK NetCafe http://www.myspace.com/chriskollmanband
**Jared Allan Boardwalk Billy's Raw Bar 10pm 9005 J M Keynes Dr # 2 http://www.jaredallan.com
**Eyes of the Elders The Philosopher's Stone 10pm http://www.myspace.com/eyesoftheelders
**Lou Ford w/Buschovski (Country set) Snug Harbor 10pm http://www.snugrock.com * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/cl_previews_upcoming_shows/Content?oid=327848
**Other People w/Randy Shelor The Visulite Theatre (18+ / Smoking) 10pm http://www.visulite.com
**Rockie Lynne w/North of 40 and The Verge Benefit for North Iredell High School VanHoy Farms Family Campground http://www.rockielynnemusicgroup.com/tickets **Scoot Pittman (Trio) Harbortowne Marina 8pm-11pm Lake Wylie SC http://www.scootmusic.com
**Bo Bice w/Ponderosa The Neighborhood Theatre 9pm http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com
**Alan Barrington Rodi 9pm Gastonia, NC http://www.rodiworld.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 July 6 - Happy Birthday Taylor Burton!
**Jared Allan Brunch on the Patio Rock Bottom Brewery - Uptown 12pm – 3pm AND The Wine Vault 7pm-10pm http://www.jaredallan.com
**Ear Pwr w/Abe Vigoda, Kachina, Nat Baldwin and Black Congo, NC The Milestone Club http://www.themilestoneclub.com * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/cl_previews_upcoming_shows/Content?oid=327848
**The Coathangers and Andy the Doorbum Snug Harbor 10pm http://www.snugrock.com
**The Hot House Hefftones Pura Vida - Gypsy Lounge 2pm http://www.puravidaart.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 July 7 - Happy Birthday Jay Garrigan!
**Scoot Pittman (Duo) T-Bones on the Lake 7pm Lake Wylie, SC http://www.scootmusic.com
**The Monday Night Allstars The Double Door Inn 10pm 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/July Resident Performer Gretel The Evening Muse 8pm http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.myspace.com/findyourmuse
Tuesday July 8
**Jared Allan Rock Bottom Brewery 5:30pm – 8:30pm http://www.jaredallan.com
**Carolina Live Music Presents: Mac & Juice The Double Door Inn 9pm 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 9
**Sci-Fi CD Release Party w/Chinese Finger Puppets The Double Door Inn 9pm http://www.doubledoorinn.com
**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
**Dromedary & Christabel & the Jons (early show) The Evening Muse 8pm http://www.eveningmuse.com
**Scoot Pittman (Trio) Vesuvio (Ballantyne) 9pm http://www.scootmusic.com
************************************************************************* Band/Artist/Media News, Features, Announcements and Upcoming Events *************************************************************************
*** = New Additions This Week
Misc News, Events & Announcements:
***Justin Brian (Seahorses/Mona Ray) has been playing keys and guitar with New Jersey's Steel Train. Catch them making a stop on their nationwide tour on Late Night with Conan O'Brien on July 7th. http://www.myspace.com/steeltrain * http://www.myspace.com/seahorsesmusic
***Read: "High Fuel Prices put brakes on Indie Band tours" - http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Music/06/25/touringonempty.ap/index.html?eref=rss_showbiz
**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:
***Donna Duncan at FemmeFest - (Videos & Photos by Kathy Hendrix) - http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=973150&blogID=411206668&Mytoken=0A03E793-D46E-4D61-A97220E1C9B4BB71136407753 or get to the Blog and see all the other fabulous work by Kathy at her MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/twicetreasured.
Specials, Contests & Giveaways:
***Paste Magazine is offering 2 Paste Subscriptions for the price of 1 ($19.95). Details at https://www.pastemagazine.com/action/twofer_subscribe
***WNCW welcomes Langhorne Slim to The Grey Eagle in Asheville, NC Saturday, July 12th at 9:00pm. They will be drawing for (4) pair of tickets on Monday, July 7th. Entry Deadline Sunday, July 6 at Midnight. http://www.wncw.org/giveaways.html
***Want a chance to sing with Aimee Mann live? Go to http://www.youtube.com/group/aimeeman... and upload a video of yourself singing Aimee Mann's new song "Freeway." Aimee Mann and SuperEgo Records will pick their favorite entry to be featured on YouTube and www.aimeemann.com. The winner will have an opportunity to sing live with Aimee at one of her upcoming shows. Entrants can get the lyrics, the instrumental version of "Freeway" and contest details at: http://www.aimeemann.com/freewaycontest/. Submissions must be received by July 7th 2008
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.
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***Looking Ahead: (new additions or updates in italicized blue) ^Potential sell out - recommend getting advance tickets 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, Robin Rogers Band 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 Spikedrivers - 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 09/13 - Chris Knight - The Evening Muse 09/14 - Indigo Girls w/Missy Higgins - The Neighborhood Theatre 09/18 - Drive By Truckers - Amos' Southend 09/21 - Flogging Molly - Amos' Southend 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 11/14 - Bill Evans' Soulgrass And Sam Bush - The Visulite Theatre 11/28&29 - The Derek Trucks Band - McGlohon Theatre
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