Thursday, September 25, 2008

Charlotte NC Live Music Events Calendar & Band News 9/24/08-10/01/08

CHARLOTTE EVENTS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
September 24, 2008 - October 1, 2008

"Great music is that which penetrates the ear with facility and leaves the memory with difficulty.
Magical music never leaves the memory.
"
~ Sir Thomas Beecham ~

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

Wednesday September 24

**John Hammond on the Air w/Randy Walker
WSGE "Consider This..."
6pm-6:30pm
http://www.wsge.org

**Find Your Muse presents CrownTown Open Mic
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Lindy Dobbins & The Red Velvet Manx
Mac's Speed Shop
7pm
http://www.lindydobbins.com

**Rahim w/The Lights, Fluorescent and Dylan Gilbert
The Milestone Club
http://www.themilestoneclub.com

**O.A.R. w/Matt Wertz
Cricket Arena

**Powerhouse
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

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

**Volatile Baby Duo
The Pewter Rose
8:30pm
http://www.pewterose.com

Thursday September 25

**Alan Barrington CD Release w/ Greg Lilley, David Huberman, Ken Bryan & Eric Burthhold
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Big Octave Jazz Trio featuring John Alexander, Ron Brendle & Chris Garges (every Thursday)
Blue Restaurant And Bar (in the Hearst Tower at the corner of 5th Street and College Street)
8pm-11pm

**Joshua Panda
Midtown Sundries - University
9pm
http://www.myspace.com/joshuapanda

**David LaMotte
Withrop University - Dinkins Underground
8pm
Rock Hill, SC
http://www.davidlamotte.com

**MaxxMusic and Landshark Entertainment Present: Josh Roberts and the Hinges w/Villinova and Owen Beverly
The Visulite Theatre
10pm (18 +)
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com

**Scoot Pittman (Solo)
Vintage Wine - Toringdon
8pm-11pm
http://www.scootmusic.com

**Pinback w/Kylesa
The Neighborhood Theatre
8pm
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com

**Volatile Baby
The Pewter Rose
9pm
http://www.pewterose.com

**The Orsons
Summit Coffee
8pm
Davidson, NC
http://www.summitcoffee.com

**Bill Hanna Jazz Jam
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**Amy Broome
Rodi
9pm
Gastonia, NC
http://www.rodiworld.com

Friday September 26 - Happy 50th Birthday Boyd Jones!

**Ryan Montbleau Band w/Horse Ghost
The Neighborhood Theatre
Complimentary Show!
9pm
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com

**The New Familiars Sandwich Release Party
Salvador Deli - NoDa
8pm
http://www.myspace.com/thenewfamiliars

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

**Dave Rhames & The Westchesters
Rodi
9pm
Gastonia, NC
http://www.rodiworld.com

**Joshua Panda
Corkscrew @ Birkdale
8pm
Huntersville, NC
http://www.myspace.com/joshuapanda

**Flamingo Tribe
Mint Hill Festival
7pm-10pm
Fairview Park - Hwy 218
Mint Hill, NC
http://www.myspace.com/woodymitchellmusic

**Detour
Hartigan's Irish Pub
8pm
601 S. Cedar St.
http://www.hartigans.com * http://www.myspace.com/davidholtzclaw

**SwampDaWamp
Biker Night at McKoy's Steakhouse
9pm - No Cover
4630 Old Pineville Road
http://www.swampdawamp.com

**Lucky Five
SK NetCafe
http://www.sknetcafe.com

**Tony & Gary Williamson House Concert
Home of Ray Owens and Sally Higgins
7:30pm
Contribution: $15 per person, with advance reservation and payment required to reserve your seat. To make a reservation, contact Ray Owens at ray.owens@klgates.com

**Hunter's Travesty
RiRa's
8pm
http://www.myspace.com/hunterstravesty

**Steve Seskin (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**The Bowmans & I See Hawks in LA (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**gogoPilot w/Bridges and Powerlines (NYC) and Simple (Carrboro, NC)
Snug Harbor
10pm
http://www.snugrock.com

**MaxxMusic and Landshark Entertainment Present: Outformation
The Visulite Theatre
(18 +)
9:30pm
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com

**Jared Allan
Village Bistro Patio
7pm-10pm
http://www.jaredallan.com

**Seth Walker
The Double Door Inn
10pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**Brittany Reilly & AAB
The Pewter Rose
9pm
http://www.pewterose.com

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

**Flat Rock Music Festival featuring: Sonny Landreth, The Iguanas, Missy Raines & the New Hip, Ryan Montbleau Band, The Wiyos, WSNB, Gigi Dover Band, The Near Misses, Matt the Electrician, Rick Spreitzer w/Kevin Edwards, and MORE!
Sept. 26-27-28
Camp Ton-A-Wandah in Flat Rock, North Carolina
http://www.flatrockmusicfestival.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 September 27 - Wishing all the best to Matt Faircloth & his new bride Virginia (Ibach)!

**Mike Strauss w/Jason Atkins & Jon Schigoda
Big Ben British Pub
8pm
801 Providence Road
http://www.mikestrauss.net

**MaxxMusic and Landshark Entertainment Present: Simplified w/Crushed Velvet
The Visulite Theatre
(18 +)
9:30pm
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.simplifiedmusic.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com

**Joshua Panda
Summit Coffee
128 S. Main Street
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Davidson, NC
http://www.summitcoffee.com * http://www.myspace.com/joshuapanda

**"Stick It To Me" Documentary by Michael Kahn and Cristina Cassidy featuring the music of Mike Strauss
Charlotte Film Festival at the Wachovia Science Theater
5pm
http://www.charlottefilmfestival.org * http://www.ameliaislandfilmfestival.org

**U-Phonik
Ri-Ra's
10pm
http://www.myspace.com/uphonik

**The Bittersweets w/Stephen Deloupolos (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**The Clumsy Lovers & Paleface & Ian Thomas (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**The Dirtbombs w/Bruce Hazel & Some Volunteers
Snug Harbor
10pm
(Camel Presents:) - Tickets available through your local Camel field agent or by visiting Camel events at camelsmokes.com
http://www.snugrock.com

**10th Annual Charlotte Oktoberfest w/Southern Culture on the Skids, the Sons of Ralph, U-Phonik and the Polka Dots - SOLD OUT
Memorial Stadium
2pm-7pm
http://www.charlotteoktoberfest.com

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

**Rockin' for the Cure 2008 featuring Paul Thorn (benefiting Cystic Fibrosis Foundation)
Grand Central Ballroom
1000 Central Avenue
http://www.teammaya.com

**Zoso the ultimate Led Zepplin Experience w/ Blanco Diablo
Amos' Southend
http://www.amossouthend.com

**McHaleStock Fall Blues Festival featuring: Jake Haldenwang & the Hwy 61 Blues Band, The Contagious Blues Band, Matter Of Fact, The Bill Miller Band, Mother Mable, Gene Gene & the Blues Machine
McHale's
1pm-11pm
Gold Hill Road
Tega Cay, SC
http://mchalesirishpub.com/files/McHalestock_Fall_Rock_Blues-Festival_Flier_1_1_.htm

**MaxxMusic & Landshark Entertainment Present: Celtic Crossroads
McGlohon Theatre at Spirit Square
8pm
http://www.maxxmusic.com

**Brittany Reilly & AAB

The Pewter Rose
9pm
http://www.pewterose.com

**23rd Annual ArtFest of Matthews w/Amy Broome, GB & Me, Clark Hoyle, Sam Pinnell, Natalie Royal and Lori Spencer and over sixty juried Fine Artists
Downtown Matthews
10am-5pm

**Flat Rock Music Festival featuring: Sonny Landreth, The Iguanas, Missy Raines & the New Hip, Ryan Montbleau Band, The Wiyos, WSNB, Gigi Dover Band, The Near Misses, Matt the Electrician, Rick Spreitzer w/Kevin Edwards, and MORE!
Sept. 26-27-28
Camp Ton-A-Wandah in Flat Rock, North Carolina
http://www.flatrockmusicfestival.com

**Jammin' for the Well Fundraiser featuring Doc Watson, David Holt, Wayne Henderson, Michael Kelsh, Cook Shack Gang, Brenda Wallace and The Grove Trio
Benefit for the Well of Mercy spiritual retreat center, a quiet sanctuary for rest, renewal, and prayer in the beautiful mountains near Harmony NC.
1pm–7pm
VanHoy Farms at Exit 65 off I-77
http://wellofmercy.org/news * http://www.vanhoyfarms.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 September 28
Go Panthers!

**Joshua Panda
Philosopher's Stone
5pm
http://www.myspace.com/joshuapanda

**MaxxMusic and Landshark Entertainment Present: The Iguanas
The Visulite Theatre
8:30pm
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com

**MaxxMusic & Landshark Entertainment Present: Celtic Crossroads
McGlohon Theatre at Spirit Square
3pm
http://www.maxxmusic.com

**Jared Allan
Rock Bottom Brewery
Brunch on the Patio
12pm-3pm
http://www.jaredallan.com

**Hunter's Travesty
Ed’s Tavern
8pm
http://www.myspace.com/hunterstravesty

**23rd Annual ArtFest of Matthews w/Amy Broome, GB & Me, Clark Hoyle, Sam Pinnell, Natalie Royal and Lori Spencer and over sixty juried Fine Artists
Downtown Matthews
Noon-5pm

**Flat Rock Music Festival featuring: Sonny Landreth, The Iguanas, Missy Raines & the New Hip, Ryan Montbleau Band, The Wiyos, WSNB, Gigi Dover Band, The Near Misses, Matt the Electrician, Rick Spreitzer w/Kevin Edwards, and MORE!
Sept. 26-27-28
Camp Ton-A-Wandah in Flat Rock, North Carolina
http://www.flatrockmusicfestival.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 September 29

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

**MaxxMusic Presents:  Lucinda Williams w/Buick 6
Belk Theater
7:30pm
http://www.maxxmusic.com

**Find Your Muse Open Mic w/feature performer Danielle Miraglia
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.myspace.com/findyourmuse

**The Monday Night Allstars
The Double Door Inn
10pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

Tuesday September 30

**Carolina Live Music Society presents: Horse Ghost
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com * http://www.carolinalivemusic.com

**Jared Allan
Rock Bottom Brewery
6:30pm-9:30pm
http://www.jaredallan.com

**Fair Play featuring Bobby Donaldson (guitar), Donnie Marshall (drums), Tuf (bass) & Robin Rogers
The Fairview Grill
9:30pm - 1am
5124 Park Rd.
http://www.fairviewgrill.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 October 1

**The Winter Sounds w/Jew(s) and Catholic(s)
Snug Harbor
http://www.snugrock.com
* http://www.myspace.com/thewintersounds

**MaxxMusic Presents John Hammond
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com

**Simplified
Ballantyne Village-Village Bistro
14815 John J. Delany Drive
6:30pm
http://www.simplifiedmusic.com

**Candye Cane
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.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:

***For those who miss David Childers like we do, sit back and watch this interview from 2005, just released on YouTube by videographer Curtis Gaston - http://www.youtube.com/user/kurt2112 - http://www.CurtisGaston.com

***Daniel Coston Photo Exhibit - Dish Restaurant (Thomas Avenue, in Charlotte's Plaza-Midwood Neighborhood), Sept. 30 - Oct. 31 (Opening Night Reception Thursday, Oct 2nd) - http://www.danielcostonphotography.com


Special Offers:

**Win a pair of weekend tickets to the Shakori Hills 5th Annual Fall Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance - October 9th - October 12th.  Scheduled performers include: Abe Reid and the Spikedrivers, Barrel House Mamas, Belleville Outfit, Boulder Acoustic Society,  Carolina Chocolate Drops, Donna the Buffalo, Holy Ghost Tent Revival, Hot Politics, HuDost, Mad Tea Party, Paleface, Samantha Crain, Stephanie's Id, The Del McCoury Band, The Duhks, The everybodyfields, Toubab Krewe and so much more!  To win, suggest your friends and/or fans subscribe to this newsletter by filling out the form at http://oi.vresp.com/?fid=467c4c05ca.  If interested in the contest, be sure to put Shakori Hills in the Comments box and be sure they tell me your name (in the how did you find out box) and I'll put your name and theirs in a random drawing.  Last day to enter Tuesday, Sept. 30th, and I'll announce the winner via email and in the Oct. 1st newsletter.  Value $150.  Thank you to the Shakori Hills Festival committee for their support and generosity!! http://www.shakorihills.org.  You can also send me an email with both your name and the new subscriber name.  Thanks and good luck!


Recent Show Reviews, Photos and/or Videos:

***Happy 10th Anniversary Summit Coffee/Tim Helfrich, Davidson NC - http://davidsonnews.net/2008/09/18/summit-coffee-celebrates-a-decade-of-community

***Robin Rogers in the Charlotte Observer - http://www.charlotteobserver.com/166/story/198163.html


Bands and/or Musicians Needed:

**POPAsheville Jan. 16-18, 2009 is looking for Indie Pop and Indie Rock Bands.   Band submissions open thru Sept. 30, 2008  Bands from Asheville, Nashville, Chattanooga, Charleston, Boone, Charlotte, Atlanta, Athens, Raleigh and Chapel Hill are invited to submit their applications.  Visit http://www.myspace.com/popasheville for more information.


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.


Job Openings:

***WSGE - Corporate Account Executive - http://www.wsge.org


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"thanks for your constant support of CLT local music!"
Brendan

Thank you!

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

10/03 - Sea of Cortez w/The Old Ceremony - The Visulite Theatre

10/04 - Sam Bush Band - The Neighborhood Theatre
10/07 - ^Say Hi w/Jukebox The Ghost - The Milestone Club
10/09 - ^Jonathan Richman - The Evening Muse
10/09 - ^The Songwriters Tour w/Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt - Belk Theatre - SOLD OUT
10/10 - Last Day to Register to Vote
10/10 - Luego w/Peter Holsapple - The Evening Muse
10/11 - Shawn Mullins w/Chuck Cannon - The Visulite Theatre
10/15 - ^Brian Vander Ark - The Evening Muse
10/15 - Robert Earl Keen - The Neighborhood Theatre
10/16 - Joe Bonamassa - The Neighborhood Theatre
10/17 - Frank Vignola - The Evening Muse
10/18 - ^Rodney Crowell Acoustic Trio w/special guest Will Kimbrough - The Visulite Theatre
10/18 - The Duhks - The Neighborhood Theatre
10/18 - Eddie Money, John Waite, Lou Gramm, Rick Springfield - Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium
10/23 - Galactic - The Visulite Theatre
10/23 - David Allan Coe - The Neighborhood Theatre
10/26 - Great Big Sea - Dana Auditorium @ Queen's University
10/29 - ^Man Man - The Visulite Theatre
10/30 - Locksley w/The Hymns - The Visulite Theatre
10/30 - JJ Grey and MOFRO - The Neighborhood Theatre
11/01 - Will Hoge w/the everybodyfields & Katie Herzig - The Visulite Theatre
11/02 -
^Dar Williams - The Neighborhood Theatre
11/04 - Election Day (10/10 - last day to register to vote)
11/06 - Graham Parker - The Visulite Theatre
11/06&07 - The Black Crowes - The Neighborhood Theatre -
SOLD OUT
11/08 - ^Nicole Atkins & The Sea w/Raised by Wolves & Salt & Samovar - The Neighborhood Theatre
11/09 - Over the Rhine - The Visulite Theatre
11/09 - Duncan Sheik - McGlohon Theatre
11/10 -
^Joe Jackson - The Neighborhood Theatre - Tickets on Sale August 26
11/14 - Bill Evans' Soulgrass And Sam Bush - The Visulite Theatre
11/20 - Darrell Scott - The Neighborhood Theatre
11/20 - Trans-Siberian Orchestra - TW Cable Arena
11/22 - Tinsley Ellis - The Neighborhood Theatre
11/28&29 - The Derek Trucks Band - McGlohon Theatre
12/05 - Doc Watson with Richard Watson & Jack Lawrence - The Neighborhood Theatre
12/06 - Old Crow Medicine Show - The Neighborhood Theatre
12/07 - Dan Tyminski - McGlohon Theatre
12/09 - Tyler Hilton - The Visulite Theatre
12/19-20 - Acoustic Syndicate - The Visulite Theatre
01/17/09 - Two Man Gentleman Band - The Evening Muse
02/25/09 - Dr. John and The Neville Brothers - NC Blumenthal Performing Arts Center




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Thursday, September 18, 2008

Charlotte NC Live Music, Band News, Event Calendar 9/17/08-9/24/08

CHARLOTTE EVENTS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
September 17, 2008 - September 24, 2008

""I know we've made some great songs and great music," Wright told Billboard last year, "but I can't tell you why we're so popular."

"Us, and them
And after all we're only ordinary men"
~ Richard Wright (28 July 1943 - 15 September 2008) and Roger Waters ~

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

Sign up to receive this newsletter in a weekly email

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

Wednesday September 17 - Happy Birthday Chris Ravenscroft!

**Creative Loafing and the Carolina Live Music Society present The Crown Town Showdown featuring: Attilla's Honey, Austin Hill, Caleb Caudle, Erika Blatnik, Hammer no more the Fingers, Horseghost, Ian Thomas, Incognito Mosquito, Mac & Juice, Melissa Alessi
The Double Door Inn
8pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com
* http://www.myspace.com/thecrowntownshowdown

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

**Lost in the Trees & Ultimate Optimist & French & Indian War (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/cl_previews_upcoming_shows/Content?oid=359998

**Jared Allan
Cedar Street Tavern
8pm
http://www.jaredallan.com

**Wicked Powers
The Comet Grill
8:30pm
http://www.myspace.com/thecometgrill

**Elsa Cross, Nicolette Emanuelle
Snug Harbor
http://www.snugrock.com

**Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
The Visulite Theatre
8:30pm
http://www.visulite.com

**The Merrows
The Gin Mill
6:30pm-9pm

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

**Standard Brands
The Pewter Rose
8:30pm
http://www.pewterose.com

Thursday September 18

**The Near Misses on the Air
WNCW 88.7FM
10am (to be aired in the afternoon)
Spindale, NC
http://www.thenearmisses.com * http://www.wncw.org

**MaxxMusic and Landshark Entertainment Present: Donna the Buffalo w/Sharon Little
The Visulite Theatre
8:30 (18 + / Non-Smoking)
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com

**Hearts and Daggers, Wink Keziah & Delux Motel and The Mother Truckers
Tremont Music Hall
http://www.tremontmusichall.com

**Brian Doyle Trio w/Joe Williams & Greg Lisi
RiRa's
9pm
http://www.myspace.com/briandoyleandthehamiltons

**Lindy Dobbins & The Red Velvet Manx
Mac's Speed Shop
7pm
Cornelius, NC
http://www.lindydobbins.com

**Jimmie Van Zant Band w/Tater
The Neighborhood Theatre
8pm
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com

**Volatile Baby
The Pewter Rose
9pm
http://www.pewterose.com

**The Cometeers
The Comet Grill
8:30pm
http://www.myspace.com/thecometgrill

**Calabi Yau w/Extra Life and Black Congo, NC
The Milestone Club
http://www.themilestoneclub.com

**Attila’s Honey
Summit Coffee
8pm
Davidson, NC
http://www.summitcoffee.com

**Pat Terry
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Big Octave Jazz Trio featuring John Alexander, Ron Brendle & Chris Garges (every Thursday)
Blue Restaurant And Bar (in the Hearst Tower at the corner of 5th Street and College Street)
8pm-11pm

**Barrell House Mamas w/Mac and Juice
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**Drive by Truckers
Amos' Southend
http://www.amossouthend.com

**Festival in the Park
The 44th annual Festival in the Park, held in Freedom Park near uptown Charlotte begins on Thursday, September 18th and continues through Sunday, September 21st, 2008
http://www.festivalinthepark.org * http://www.folksociety.org

**Malcolm Holcombe on the air
WMTS 88.3 FM
5pm
http://frank.mtsu.edu/~wmts/ * http://www.malcolmholcombe.com

**Ben Folds Five SOLD OUT
UNC-Chapel Hill's Memorial Hall

Friday September 19

**Shuffle Magazine Party w/Matthew Paul Butler (8:30pm), Dry Heathens (9:15pm), Giant (10pm), Red Collar (10:45pm), Yardwork (11:30pm) and Benji Hughes & band (12:15am)
The Neighborhood Theatre
Complimentary Show
8pm
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com * http://www.shufflezine.com

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

**MaxxMusic Presents: Eilen Jewell (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/cl_previews_upcoming_shows/Content?oid=359998

**MaxxMusic Presents: Cory Branan & Dylan Sneed (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com

**Thistledown Tinkers
The Amazing Maize Maze Rural Hill Farm
7pm-9pm
Huntersville, NC
http://www.thistledowntinkers.com

**Scoot Pittman (Trio)
Fifty-1
Carmel Commons Shopping Center
10pm
Pineville NC
http://www.scootmusic.com

**The Catawba City Music Series Part One w/The Bill Noonan Band & Black Bottom Biscuits
The Sylvia Theater
York, SC
http://www.sylviatheater.com

**Lindy Dobbins & The Red Velvet Manx
T-Bones on the Lake
8:30pm
Lake Wylie, NC
http://www.lindydobbins.com

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

**Jeremy Current and The Hardy Boys
Snug Harbor
http://www.snugrock.com

**MaxxMusic and Landshark Entertainment Present: Abbey Road Live presents Magical Mystery Tour 40th Anniversary
The Visulite Theatre
(18 +)
9:30pm
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com

**Jared Allan
Village Bistro
7pm-10pm
http://www.jaredallan.com

**Willy Evans Trio
Rodi
9pm
Gastonia, NC
http://www.rodiworld.com

**Cattletruck/ The Turnstiles/ Wiggle Wagons
The Double Door Inn
10pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**Detour
The Pewter Rose
8:30pm
http://www.pewterose.com

**Rock Bottom
The Roadhouse
Lake Wylie SC
http://www.rockbottom.datatechis.com

**Festival in the Park
The 44th annual Festival in the Park, held in Freedom Park near uptown Charlotte begins on Thursday, September 18th and continues through Sunday, September 21st, 2008
http://www.festivalinthepark.org * http://www.folksociety.org/

**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

**The visitRaleigh.com Benefit Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and John Entwistle Foundation featuring: visitRaleigh.com National Band Search Winner - Pete Hopkins and White-Sox All-Star Band featuring Eric Brazilian of The Hooters, Alan White of Yes, Renowned Tower of Power lead singer Tom Bowes, Concert for Bangladesh Revisited lead singer and lead guitarist Tommy Williams, and Jimi Hendrix tribute vocalist and guitarist Randy Hansen. Dave Mason from Traffic
http://www.boothamphitheatre.com/schedule.html * http://www.rockhallbenefit.com/infopage.html

Saturday September 20

**Summit Coffee 10th Anniversary w/Billy Jones and the Pocket, Rick Spreitzer & More!
128 S. Main Street
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Davidson, NC
http://www.summitcoffee.com

**Mike Strauss w/Jason Atkins
Big Ben British Pub
8pm
801 Providence Road
http://www.mikestrauss.net

**Simplified
Wild Wing Cafe
2132 Ayrsley Town Boulevard
10pm
http://www.wildwingcafe.com/charlotte.html * http://www.simplifiedmusic.com

**Adrianne w/Rebecca Loebe (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**The Stellas CD Release Party w/The Gee Bees & The Swear (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Detour
Puckett's Farm Equipment
10pm
http://www.puckettsfarm.com/index.html * http://www.myspace.com/donnaduncanmusic

**The Willy Evans Trio
The Comet Grill
9pm
http://www.myspace.com/thecometgrill

**The Turnstiles w/The Youngers & Charlotte Overman
Tremont Music Hall
9pm
http://www.tremontmusichall.com

**Jared Allan
Boardwalk Billy's
10pm
http://www.jaredallan.com

**Jamie Mclean Band CD Release Party
The Double Door Inn
10pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/cl_previews_upcoming_shows/Content?oid=359998

**Contagious Blues Band
North Harborside Club/ Cornelius Animal Shelter Benefit
100 North Harbor Place
Davidson, NC
http://www.myspace.com/contagiousbluesband

**MaxxMusic and Landshark Entertainment Present: The Noises 10 CD Release w/The Old Ceremony
The Visulite Theatre
(18 +)
10pm
http://www.visulite.com

**Festival in the Park
The 44th annual Festival in the Park, held in Freedom Park near uptown Charlotte begins on Thursday, September 18th and continues through Sunday, September 21st, 2008
http://www.festivalinthepark.org * http://www.folksociety.org/

**Greensky Bluegrass w/Packway Handle Band
The Neighborhood Theatre
8pm
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com

**The Offspring w/The Bravery featuring DJ Benji Madden of Good Charlotte
T-Mobile Boulevard at Dixie's Tavern
No Cover
6pm-10pm
http://www.hellocarolinas.com
**Lindy Dobbins & The Red Velvet Manx
T-Bones on the Lake
8pm
Lake Wylie, NC
http://www.lindydobbins.com

**Rock Bottom
The Roadhouse
Lake Wylie SC
http://www.rockbottom.datatechis.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

**The visitRaleigh.com Benefit Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and John Entwistle Foundation w/Grand Society, Parmalee and Supagroup, N.C. Legends/Reunion Bands featuring The Connells and Arrogance, and Moonalice All-Star Band featuring GE Smith, Pete Sears, Barry Sless and friends; Jefferson Starship with special guest Tom Constanten (Grateful Dead); Dennis DeYoung (Styx), Joe Lynn Turner (Deep Purple), Buck Dharma (Blue Oyster Cult), Mark Farner, Jack Bruce (Cream) and a Tribute to the Who.
http://www.boothamphitheatre.com/schedule.html * http://www.rockhallbenefit.com/infopage.html

Sunday September 21

**Benefit for Charles Hairston (The Monday Night All Stars) featuring: The Monday Night All Stars, Mo' Money, Carey Sims, The Part Time Blues Band and many more
The Double Door Inn
7pm - 'til
http://www.doubledoorinn.com * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/all_stars_always_shine/Content?oid=360491

**Contagious Blues Band
Justin Mychals Child Cancer Benefit
T-Bones by the Lake
Lake Wylie, SC
http://www.myspace.com/contagiousbluesband

**Sleepy Horses w/Holy Liars and Transmission Fields
Snug Harbor
http://www.snugrock.com * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/cl_previews_upcoming_shows/Content?oid=359998

**Festival in the Park
The 44th annual Festival in the Park, held in Freedom Park near uptown Charlotte begins on Thursday, September 18th and continues through Sunday, September 21st, 2008
http://www.festivalinthepark.org * http://www.folksociety.org/

**Throw me the Statue w/LA Tool and Die, Bloody Organs and Randy Burke
The Milestone Club
http://www.themilestoneclub.com * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/cl_previews_upcoming_shows/Content?oid=359998

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

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

**Hunter's Travesty
Ed’s Tavern
8pm
http://www.myspace.com/hunterstravesty

**Flogging Molly
Amos' Southend
http://www.amossouthend.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

**David Byrne
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
Asheville, NC

Monday September 22

**Paul Thorn on the Air w/Randy Walker
WSGE Gaston County Roundtable
6pm
http://www.wsge.org

**Fair Play featuring Bobby Donaldson (guitar), Donnie Marshall (drums), Tuf (bass) & Robin Rogers
The Fairview Grill
9:30pm - 1am
5124 Park Rd.
http://www.fairviewgrill.com

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

**Find Your Muse Open Mic
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.myspace.com/findyourmuse

**The Monday Night Allstars
The Double Door Inn
10pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

Tuesday September 23

**Simplified
The Rusty Rudder
20210 Henderson Road
10:30pm
Cornelius NC
http://www.therustyrudder.com * http://www.simplifiedmusic.com

**Carolina Live Music Society presents: The Mighty Orq
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com * http://www.carolinalivemusic.com

**Jared Allan
Rock Bottom Brewery
6:30pm-9:30pm
http://www.jaredallan.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 September 24

**Lindy Dobbins & The Red Velvet Manx
Mac's Speed Shop
7pm
http://www.lindydobbins.com

**Rahim w/The Lights, Fluorescent and Dylan Gilbert
The Milestone Club
http://www.themilestoneclub.com

**O.A.R. w/Matt Wertz
Cricket Arena

**Powerhouse
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

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

**Volatile Baby Duo
The Pewter Rose
8:30pm
http://www.pewterose.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:

***A tribute to Jerry Reed by Chris Cook on the UK's Medicine Show podcast - http://medicinemusic.podomatic.com/player/web/2008-09-13T08_31_07-07_00

***Daniel Coston Photo Exhibit - Dish Restaurant (Thomas Avenue, in Charlotte's Plaza-Midwood Neighborhood), Sept. 30 - Oct. 31 (Opening Night Reception Thursday, Oct. 1st) - http://www.danielcostonphotography.com

***NSAI Charlotte has a new website - http://nsaicharlotte.wordpress.com/ (Thanks for the link!)

***The Double Door Inn - 35th Anniversary! - http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/growing_the_blues/Content?oid=360028

***Take a moment to read Chris & Candy's commentary on supporting local and touring musicians, AND read the amazing review of the Trinumeral Fest and more in the blogs at http://www.myspace.com/sonicfetish.

**Charlotte's own Bruce Hazel and Some Volunteers are one of 12 semi-finalists in an international search for the Best Unsigned Band by Little Steven Van Zandt (of E Street Band and Sopranos fame).  The next round of voting takes place in late November (after that other Election) via Genya Ravan's Sirius Satellite program Goldie's Garage website http://www.goldiesgarage.us.  You must register at the site to vote online.  Genya Ravan's show Goldie's Garage can be heard monthly on Little Steven's Underground Garage Sirius Satellite channel 25. http://www.wheelerstmusic.com * http://www.myspace.com/brucehazel


Special Offers:

***Win a pair of weekend tickets to the Shakori Hills 5th Annual Fall Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance - October 9th - October 12th.  Scheduled performers include: Abe Reid and the Spikedrivers, Barrel House Mamas, Belleville Outfit, Boulder Acoustic Society,  Carolina Chocolate Drops, Donna the Buffalo, Holy Ghost Tent Revival, Hot Politics, HuDost, Mad Tea Party, Paleface, Samantha Crain, Stephanie's Id, The Del McCoury Band, The Duhks, The everybodyfields, Toubab Krewe and so much more!  To win, suggest your friends and/or fans subscribe to this newsletter by filling out the form at http://oi.vresp.com/?fid=467c4c05ca.  If interested in the contest, be sure to put Shakori Hills in the Comments box and be sure they tell me your name (in the how did you find out box) and I'll put your name and theirs in a random drawing.  Last day to enter Tuesday, Sept. 30th, and I'll announce the winner via email and in the Oct. 1st newsletter.  Value $150.  Thank you to the Shakori Hills Festival committee for their support and generosity!! http://www.shakorihills.org.  You can also send me an email with both your name and the new subscriber name.  Thanks and good luck!


Recent Show Reviews, Photos and/or Videos:

***The Tosco Music Party 20th Anniversary (photos courtesy of Jan Jenson) - http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20549982

***Old House Studio 10th Anniversary - http://www.gastongazette.com/news/studio_24886___article.html/house_recording.html

***Slide shows of Friday Night w/The Lenny Federal Band (Kathi Hendrix) and The Holy Angels Benefit at The Comet Grill - http://www.myspace.com/thecometgrill * http://www.myspace.com/twicetreasured

**More reviews, blogs and photos of various shows around town can also be found regularly at http://www.myspace.com/charlottemusic


Bands and/or Musicians Needed:

***Charlotte's Dylan Gilbert is looking for a Bass Player - Looking for: *Someone between the ages of 18- 24, * In the Charlotte NC area, * Someone who has had at least some expierience performing live, * Someone who can practice at least once a week and play at least one show (usually two) shows a week (mostly out of town but in the south east)
*You need to like The Beatles - Contact Dylan at http://www.myspace.com/dylangilbert

***Mike Pinder's Songwars - The intent of Songwars is to Help, Support and Celebrate Songwriters Around the World.  Mike (founding member of The Moody Blues) has a strong sense of artistic responsibility to support the development of music from one generation to the next. He also has a desire to help new talent refine their art and be validated through that process. This songwriter's competition is the result of his vision and passion. Mike Pinder's SONGWARS songwriters contest is a quarterly competion. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. There will also be an annual overall Grand-Prize winner selected from the four quarterly contest winners and phone consultation with Mike.  Honorable Mentions will be awarded to songs that were in the final stages of competition and deserve high praise. Songwars certificates will be awarded.

For each song submitted, the songwriter will receive a song evaluation. Song finalists and winners will be showcased on the website. Songs will be judged by well known industry veterans with a wide range of talent and expertise.   See http://www.songwars.net for full list and information.  First contest begins Oct 1st!

**POPAsheville Jan. 16-18, 2009 is looking for Indie Pop and Indie Rock Bands.   Band submissions open thru Sept. 30, 2008  Bands from Asheville, Nashville, Chattanooga, Charleston, Boone, Charlotte, Atlanta, Athens, Raleigh and Chapel Hill are invited to submit their applications.  Visit http://www.myspace.com/popasheville for more information.


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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Reader's Write:

"Thanks for your work to help keep the local scene growing!"
John Rutherford - Six in the Hole (looking for a vocalist)

"Thanks again Laurie, I'm looking to you right now because I appreciate what you do for Charlotte music with that newsletter."
Taylor Boucher - Scattered Sun

"Thanks(!!!) Laurie for all you do to keep the rest of us straight on what's happenin'"
Randy Walker - WSGE Public Affairs Programming/Low Willie

And a personal Thank You to Micah, Chris, Candy and the gang at Carolina Live Music for your ongoing support and hard work in this community!

Thank you!

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

09/26 - Ryan Montbleau Band - The Neighborhood Theatre (No Cover Show)

09/27 - ^Simplified - The Visulite Theatre
09/27 - 10th Annual Charlotte Oktoberfest w/Southern Culture on the Skids, the Sons of Ralph, U-Phonik and the Polka Dots - Memorial Stadium
09/27 - Paul Thorn - Grand Central Ballroom - Rockin’ for the Cure! (benefiting Cystic Fibrosis Foundation)
09/29 - Lucinda Williams - Belk Theater
10/01 - ^John Hammond - The Evening Muse
10/03 - Sea of Cortez w/The Old Ceremony - The Visulite Theatre

10/04 - Sam Bush Band - The Neighborhood Theatre
10/07 - ^Say Hi w/Jukebox The Ghost - The Milestone Club
10/09 - ^Jonathan Richman - The Evening Muse
10/09 - ^The Songwriters Tour w/Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt - Belk Theatre (few tickets remaining)
10/11 - Shawn Mullins w/Chuck Cannon - The Visulite Theatre
10/15 - ^Brian Vander Ark - The Evening Muse
10/15 - Robert Earl Keen - The Neighborhood Theatre
10/16 - Joe Bonamassa - The Neighborhood Theatre
10/17 - Frank Vignola - The Evening Muse
10/18 - ^Rodney Crowell Acoustic Trio w/special guest Will Kimbrough - The Visulite Theatre
10/18 - The Duhks - The Neighborhood Theatre
10/18 - Eddie Money, John Waite, Lou Gramm, Rick Springfield - Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium
10/23 - Galactic - The Visulite Theatre
10/23 - David Allan Coe - The Neighborhood Theatre
10/26 - Great Big Sea - Dana Auditorium @ Queen's University
10/29 - ^Man Man - The Visulite Theatre
10/30 - Locksley w/The Hymns - The Visulite Theatre
10/30 - JJ Grey and MOFRO - The Neighborhood Theatre
11/01 - Will Hoge w/the everybodyfields & Katie Herzig - The Visulite Theatre
11/02 -
^Dar Williams - The Neighborhood Theatre
11/06 - Graham Parker - The Visulite Theatre
11/06&07 - The Black Crowes - The Neighborhood Theatre -
SOLD OUT
11/08 - ^Nicole Atkins & The Sea w/Raised by Wolves & Salt & Samovar - The Neighborhood Theatre
11/09 - Over the Rhine - The Visulite Theatre
11/09 - Duncan Sheik - McGlohon Theatre
11/10 -
^Joe Jackson - The Neighborhood Theatre - Tickets on Sale August 26
11/14 - Bill Evans' Soulgrass And Sam Bush - The Visulite Theatre
11/20 - Darrell Scott - The Neighborhood Theatre
11/20 - Trans-Siberian Orchestra - TW Cable Arena
11/22 - Tinsley Ellis - The Neighborhood Theatre
11/28&29 - The Derek Trucks Band - McGlohon Theatre
12/05 - Doc Watson with Richard Watson & Jack Lawrence - The Neighborhood Theatre
12/06 - Old Crow Medicine Show - The Neighborhood Theatre
12/07 - Dan Tyminski - McGlohon Theatre
12/09 - Tyler Hilton - The Visulite Theatre
12/19-20 - Acoustic Syndicate - The Visulite Theatre
01/17/09 - Two Man Gentleman Band - The Evening Muse
02/25/09 - Dr. John and The Neville Brothers - NC Blumenthal Performing Arts Center




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