Friday, December 26, 2008

Charlotte Live Music Events Calendar, Band News & More 12/24/08-12/31/08

CHARLOTTE EVENTS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
December 24, 2008 - December 31, 2008

"May the closeness of friends, the comfort of home, and the unity of our nation, renew your spirits this holiday season "

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

WED | THU | FRI | SAT | SUN | MON | TUE | WED

Wednesday December 24

'twas the night before Christmas.....

Thursday December 25 - Merry Christmas!

**Smokin’ Bluz w/ Rick Ballew featuring Robin Rogers and Contagious Blues Bands
99.7 The Fox Charlotte, North Carolina
7:30pm
http://www.smokinbluz.com

**Contagious Blues Band 4th Annual Blues Christmas Jam
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

Friday December 26 - Happy Birthday Joe Kuhlmann!

**Complimentary Concert featuring Heavy Rotation, Bubonik Funk and Delta Progression
The Neighborhood Theatre - The Other Side Stage
9pm - No Cover
http://www.theneighborhoodtheatre.com

**Mitch Easter w/The Public Good (formerly The Popes) and Jacky Claiborne
The Milestone Club
http://www.themilestoneclub.com

**The Belmont Playboys, Suki-T
Snug Harbor
10pm
http://www.snugrock.com

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

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

**MaxxMusic and Landshark Entertainment Present: Unknown Hinson
The Visulite Theatre
10pm
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.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 December 27

**Rick Spreitzer
Summit Coffee
8pm-11pm
Davidson, NC
http://www.summitcoffee.com * http://www.rickspreitzer.com

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

**Blue Dogs w/Moonshine Racers
The Neighborhood Theatre
9pm
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com

**Benji Hughes, Alternative Champs
Snug Harbor
10pm
http://www.snugrock.com

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

**WNCW-FM 88.7/100.3 FM - Local Color Show
7:00 pm
http://www.wncw.org

Sunday December 28

**Simplified
Mac's Speed Shop
9pm
2511 South Blvd.
http://www.macspeedshop.com * http://www.simplifiedmusic.com

**The Merrows
RiRa
7pm-9pm
http://www.rira.com

**Babyshaker, Telltale (Former Elevator Action)
Snug Harbor
10pm
http://www.snugrock.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 December 29

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

**The North Mississippi Allstars w/Hill Country Revue
The Visulite Theatre
9pm
http://www.visulite.com

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

**WNCW reveals the Top 100 as voted by the listeners http://www.wncw.org

Tuesday December 30

**MaxxMusic and Landshark Entertainment Present: The Avett Brothers w/Jason Webly and Rev. Peyton (Sold Out)
Belk Theatre (16+ / all ages with parent)
130 North Tryon
8pm
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com

**MaxxMusic and Landshark Entertainment Present: The Claire Lynch Band
McGlohon Theater (16+ / all ages with parent)
345 North College Street
7:30pm
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com

**Chris Cook
Bentley’s
8pm
Belmont, NC
http://www.myspace.com/chriscookmusic

**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 December 31 - Happy New Year

**Simplified w/Chad Mackey Band and High Tide Blues Band
The Visulite Theatre
10pm
Tickets include finger food, party favors & champagne toast
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.simplifiedmusic.com

**The Sammies
Snug Harbor
10pm
http://www.snugrock.com * http://www.myspace.com/thesammies

**Paul Thorn Band w/Patrick Davis
The Neighborhood Theatre
8pm
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com

**Jamie McLean Band
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**U-Phonik and DJ Tech Support
Alley Cat
http://www.thealleycat.com

**MaxxMusic and Landshark Entertainment Present: The Avett Brothers w/Jason Webly, Jessica Lea Mayfield and Paleface (Sold Out)
Belk Theatre (16+ / all ages with parent)
130 North Tryon
9pm
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com

**First Night Charlotte featuring Jake Haldenwang & Hwy 61 Blues Band
Uptown Charlotte
3pm-midnight - bands begin at 8pm
entertainment includes an ice maze, interactive clay building demonstration, hands-on science exhibit, the Charlotte Symphony Brass Ensemble, Jake Haldenwang, an opera performance, aerial dancers from the Charlotte Dance Festival, the Fettucini Brothers comic jugglers, African dancers, Tai Chi demonstrations, and much more!
http://www.firstnightcharlotte.com

**Angie Aparo
BuckWild
10008 University City Blvd.
8pm
http://www.buckwild.net

**Part Time Blues Band
Northcross Lanes At The Lake
16317 Statesville Road.
Huntersville, NC


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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:

***Don't forget to stop in to the Evening Muse and check out the photo gallery (including some of mine).  Photos will be on display and for sale throughout December AND January.  http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Donations and Investors are still needed to fund Therese Bartholomew's "The Final Gift" Film Documentary featuring music by Rick Spreitzer and The Near Misses.  Please see The Charlotte Observer Feature Story: http://www.charlotteobserver.com:80/464/story/287179.html and visit http://www.thefinalgiftfilm.com to VIEW THE TRAILER, find out more and to make a donation.  For every "From the Bottom" CD (FEATURING "NO IDEA" FROM THE FILM) sold from Rick Spreitzer's website, $5 will be donated towards this project.  Just mention the film or Therese when ordering.  http://www.rickspreitzer.com

***Worth checking out for you Aimee Mann (or good humor) fans - http://trianglemusic.blogspot.com/2008/12/aimee-mann-spoofs-christmas-carol-with.html


Year End Vote Results:

***WNCW reveals the Top 100 as voted by the listeners on December 29th - http://www.wncw.org


Recent Show Reviews, Photos and/or Videos:

***Photos of Dead End Parking, Derek Trucks Band, The New Familiars and more courtesy of Carolina Live Music Society at http://carolinalivemusic.smugmug.com/Shows%20&%20Festivals


Radio:

***Charlotte to get stronger WNCW presence and local support - http://cltblog.com/2008/12/charlotte-radio-prepares-to-get-authentic/

**Listen online to our local and regional bands at Complex Radio - WNCW 88.7FM , CharlotteMusician.com, WGWG 88.3FM (Boiling Springs, NC) and WSGE 91.7FM, as well as those weekly specialty programs mentioned above.


*******************

Please visit my long-time friend, mentor and newest website client - Maureen Ryan Griffin's website, WordPlay.  I took "The Artist's Way" class from Maureen many years back and it was one of the most rewarding and inspirational things I've ever done for myself.  Maureen has many writing classes, retreats and books from which you can choose to be inspired.   Select one or more, and/or give a gift certificate to someone you love.  You will not be disappointed and will definitely be the richer for it.

THANK YOU!! <3

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

***************

01/14 - David Bromberg - The Neighborhood Theatre
01/14 - ^The Eagles - Time Warner Cable Arena
01/15 - Girlyman - The Evening Muse
01/17 - ^The Explorer's Club w/Poprocket
- The Evening Muse
01/17 - Two Man Gentlemen Band - The Evening Muse
01/21 - Hamell on Trial - The Evening Muse
01/22 - The Gourds - The Visulite Theatre
01/22 - ^Keller Williams - The Neighborhood Theatre
01/23 - ^The Rosebuds - The Visulite Theatre
01/23 - The Duhks - The Neighborhood Theatre
01/24 - ^Alejandro Escovedo - The Neighborhood Theatre
01/28 - ^John Eddie - The Evening Muse
01/30 - Leon Russell - The Neighborhood Theatre
01/31 - Citizen Cope w/Alice Smith - The Neighborhood Theatre
01/31 -
^Tosco Music Party - CPCC Halton Theatre - Tickets on Sale NOW - featuring Contagious Blues Band, Desmond Myers, Vinx and More!
02/03 - Brett Dennen - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC
02/04 - Elf Power w/Vic Chesnutt - The Grey Eagle - Asheville, NC
02/06 - Annuals w/Jessica Lea Mayfield and What Laura Says - The Visulite Theatre
02/06 - Chatham County Line - The Neighborhood Theatre
02/08 - Cowboy Junkies - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC
02/10 - Slipnot - Cricket (Bojangles) Arena
02/12 - Reckless Kelly - The Neighborhood Theatre
02/14 - The Del McCoury Band w/Belleville Outfit - The Neighborhood Theatre
02/15 - Lucy Kaplansky - The Evening Muse
02/19 - Son Volt - The Neighborhood Theatre
02/20 - Michael Franti & Spearhead - The Neighborhood Theatre
02/21 - Ryan Montbleau Band - The Double Door Inn
02/22 - Umphrey's McGee - The Neighborhood Theatre
02/23 - ^Kathleen Edwards - McGlohon Theatre
02/25 - Dr. John and The Neville Brothers - NC Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
02/28 - ^Charlie Louvin - The Evening Muse
02/28 - George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic - The Neighborhood Theatre
02/28 - Loudon Wainwright III w/Lucy Roche - The Grey Eagle - Asheville, NC
03/02 - Joan Baez - McGlohon Theatre
03/14 - David Sanborn - McGlohon Theatre
03/05 - The Marshall Tucker Band - The Neighborhood Theatre
03/07 - Elton John & Billy Joel - TW Cable Arena

03/09 - ^Morrissey - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC - SOLD OUT
03/10 - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - The Neighborhood Theatre
03/11 - ^Ani DeFranco - The Neighborhood Theatre
03/27 - John Prine - Ovens Auditorium
04/08 - k.d. lang - Ovens Auditorium
04/23-26- MerleFest
(If you go to a show in Asheville - be sure to let the band know you came from Charlotte)


I wish you all a very blessed, warm, peaceful and joyous Holiday. 
I hope no matter how you celebrate it or with whom, it's surrounded by love..and good tunes! 
Thank you for the gifts you give me day in and day out.

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(Also, please consider a link back to my website to encourage people to sign up for this newsletter.  And finally, as always, it's a good idea to check with the artist or venue prior to driving to a show).

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Thursday, December 18, 2008

Charlotte NC Live Music Events Calendar, Band News & More 12/17/08-12/24/08

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

"What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace."
  ~ Agnes M. Pharo ~

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

WED | THU | FRI | SAT | SUN | MON | TUE | WED

Wednesday December 17

**The Merrows
The Gin Mill
Customer Appreciation Day - Drink Specials, Giveaways & Raffles!
6:30pm to 9pm
http://www.ginmill.com * http://www.myspace.com/themerrowsband

**U-Phonik - Stephan solo acoustic
RiRa
10pm
http://www.myspace.com/uphonik

**Crowntown Showdown featuring: The Big Virginia, Perry Fowler, Hudson K, Moses Cherry & the Topless Gospel Choir, Delta Progression, Lesser Pauls, Not So Solemn, Holy Ghost Tent Revival and after-party with Zach Deputy.
The Double Door Inn
8pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**R.I.S.E. (Rising Appalachia) CD Release (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/cl_previews_upcoming_shows/Content?oid=487811

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

Thursday December 18

**Mike Strauss w/Jon Schigoda & Randolph Lewis
The Pizza Peel
9pm
4422 Colwick Rd
http://www.mikestrauss.net

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

**U-Phonik (Acoustic)
Alley Cat
10pm
http://www.myspace.com/uphonik * http://www.alleycat.com

**Donna Hughes & Brian Ashley Jones & Dave Desmelik (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Mark Mathis (of Public Radio) w/Lauris Vidal (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/cl_previews_upcoming_shows/Content?oid=487811

**MaxxMusic and Landshark Entertainment Present: Strange Design
The Visulite Theatre
9:30pm
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com

**Daniel Coston on the Air discussing the forthcoming Double Door Inn Book
WBT w/John Hancock
8pm
http://www.wbt.com * http://www.danielcostonphotography.com

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

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

Friday December 19

**The Houstons (Acoustic)
Lark & Key Art Gallery
8pm
http://www.myspace.com/thehoustons

**Robin Rogers Band
Little Dooey's
Concord NC
http://www.robinsrogers.com

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

**Transmission Fields w/Jeremy Hopkins (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Lucky Five, Dylan Gilbert, and The Lo and Beholds
Lunchbox Records
8pm
http://www.lunchboxrecords.com

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

**Paleface w/The Never and LA Tool And Die
Snug Harbor
10pm
http://www.snugrock.com * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/cl_previews_upcoming_shows/Content?oid=487811

**Chris Duarte, Steve Bailey & Jeff Sipe
The Double Door Inn
10pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

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

**MaxxMusic and Landshark Entertainment Present: Acoustic Syndicate
The Visulite Theatre
9:30pm
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com

**Danielle Howle & Santa
The Sylvia Theater
9pm
http://www.sylviatheater.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 December 20

**Santa 'Baby & 'Misses Claus: Volatile Baby & The Near Misses (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Buschovski - CD Release Party w/The Houstons & Hope For Agoldensummer
The Neighborhood Theatre
Fully Seated Show - 9pm
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com
* http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/cl_previews_upcoming_shows/Content?oid=487811

**Elonzo, Fox Chase and Cement Stars
Snug Harbor
10pm
http://www.snugrock.com

**Last November & Sequoyah Prep School & Death on Two Wheels  (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**The Breakfast Club w/Sun Domingo
Amos' Southend
http://www.amossouthend.com

**Dave Holtzclaw, Mer Laney & Steve Simpson
Summit Coffee
8pm-11pm
Davidson, NC
http://www.summitcoffee.com

**Trip Rogers
Rocky River Coffee Company
Harrisburg, NC
7pm-9pm
http://www.triprogers.com

**Bob Margolin w/Sam Heda
The Double Door Inn
10pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

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

**MaxxMusic and Landshark Entertainment Present: Acoustic Syndicate
The Visulite Theatre
9:30pm
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com

**WNCW-FM 88.7/100.3 FM - Local Color Show
7:00 pm
http://www.wncw.org

Sunday December 21 - GO PANTHERS!

**Simplified
Mac's Speed Shop
9pm
2511 South Blvd.
http://www.macspeedshop.com * http://www.simplifiedmusic.com

**The Flat Tires, 2013 Wolves and South Side Punx
Snug Harbor
10pm
http://www.snugrock.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 December 22 - Happy Birthday Woody Mitchell!

**The Double Door 35th Anniversary w/The Monday Night Allstars and a preview of the new book "Home Of The Blues: 35 Years of the Double Door Inn"
The Double Door Inn
10pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com * http://www.myspace.com/ddithebook

**Benji Hughes (solo)
Petra's Piano Bar
10pm
http://www.360charlotte.com/NightLife/PetrasPianoBar.html

**PLANET A benefit for A Child's Place - school for homeless children
The Visulite Theatre
8pm
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.achildsplace.org/

**Attila's Honey & Paleface
Ellie's Coffeeshop
Union Street
7:30pm
Concord, NC
http://local.yahoo.com/info-33865386-ellies-coffee-shoppe-concord * http://www.myspace.com/attilashoney

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

Tuesday December 23

**Chris Cook
Bentley’s
8pm
Belmont, NC
http://www.myspace.com/chriscookmusic

**Seven Minute Bender w/The Hot House Hefftones
The Double Door Inn
9pm
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.
http://www.fairviewgrill.com

**Jim Brickman
Ovens Auditorium

**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 December 24 - Christmas Eve

'twas the night before Christmas.....


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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:

***The Avett Brothers to open eight (8) Dave Matthews Band shows - Spring 2009!  Tickets will go on sale January 17th to the general public - 4/24: Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre.  http://www.theavettbrothers.com

***NPR's Second Stage Top 10 Great Unknowns - #4 - Benji Hughes - http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98206712&ft=1&f=1039

***Billboard senior copy editor picks Charlotte fav Malcolm Holcombe's "Gamblin' House" Best CD of 2008 - http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/yearend/2008/news/billboard-critic-choice-top-10.shtml

***Photographer Daniel Coston on WBT's John Hancock show 12/18 - 8pm to discuss the Double Door Inn book. 1110AM, 99.3FM & http://www.wbt.com

***Photographer Monty Chandler to sell 160 page coffee table book of Evening Muse photos soon -http://theeveningmusephotos.blogspot.com

***Download your own complimentary copy of Charlotte label Kinnikinnik 22 track Christmas compilation album from local artists OR pick up a hard copy from Lunchbox Records.  http://cltblog.com/2008/12/another-merrie-kinniinnik/ * http://www.shufflezine.tv/

***Adopt a Soldier - "As a volunteer-based nonprofit, we have over 30 different teams supporting all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Through special projects, dedicated teams and individuals supporting our troops, we make a visible difference in the lives of our service members and their families." http://www.soldiersangels.org/

***Don't forget to stop in to the Evening Muse and check out the photo gallery (including some of mine).  Photos will be on display and for sale throughout December AND January.  http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Donations and Investors are still needed to fund Therese Bartholomew's "The Final Gift" Film Documentary featuring music by Rick Spreitzer and The Near Misses.  Please see The Charlotte Observer Feature Story: http://www.charlotteobserver.com:80/464/story/287179.html and visit http://www.thefinalgiftfilm.com to VIEW THE TRAILER, find out more and to make a donation.  For every "From the Bottom" CD (FEATURING "NO IDEA" FROM THE FILM) sold from Rick Spreitzer's website, $5 will be donated towards this project.  Just mention the film or Therese when ordering.  http://www.rickspreitzer.com

**Jay Garrigan (solo) and Bill Noonan performing music for “Savage in Limbo” a play by John Patrick Shanley on December 12, 13, 19, 20 at CAST Theater in Charlotte, NC.  Reservations Encouraged.  CAST Theater, 1118 Clement Ave, For reservations: 704-455-8542


Year End Vote Results:

***The Results are In for the year's top albums on NPR - http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96539763

***From Bruce Hazel - "Hi Everybody- You may be aware by now that we did not make it to the final round of the Goldie's Garage Contest. As obvious by all the emails you received it was not for a lack of effort. I want to thank you for all your help, support and interest over the past year. We had an unbelievable response. It was a great experience. See you out there soon! Happy Holidays, Bruce Hazel"


Recent Show Reviews, Photos and/or Videos:

**More live show reviews and photos at http://www.myspace.com/charlottemusic


Radio:

***Charlotte to get stronger WNCW presence and local support - http://cltblog.com/2008/12/charlotte-radio-prepares-to-get-authentic/

**Listen online to our local and regional bands at Complex Radio - WNCW 88.7FM , CharlotteMusician.com, WGWG 88.3FM (Boiling Springs, NC) and WSGE 91.7FM, as well as those weekly specialty programs mentioned above.


*******************

Please visit my long-time friend, mentor and newest website client - Maureen Ryan Griffin's website, WordPlay.  I took "The Artist's Way" class from Maureen many years back and it was one of the most rewarding and inspirational things I've ever done for myself.  Maureen has many writing classes, retreats and books from which you can choose to be inspired.   Select one or more, and/or give a gift certificate to someone you love.  You will not be disappointed and will definitely be the richer for it.

THANK YOU!! <3

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

12/26/27/28 -
^The Avett Brothers - The Orange Peel/Asheville, NC - (BOTH SOLD OUT)

***New Year's Eve Shows***
12/30-31 - ^Band of Horses w/The Whigs - The Variety Playhouse/Atlanta
12/30-31 - ^The Avett Brothers w/Jason Webley and Auld Lang Syne - Belk Theatre (BOTH SOLD OUT)
12/31 -
^Simplified - The Visulite Theatre
12/31 - Paul Thorn Band - The Neighborhood Theatre
12/31 - Jamie McLean Band - The Double Door Inn
12/31 - The Sammies - Snug Harbor
12/31 - U-Phonik & DJs - Alley Cat

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01/11 - The Wu-Tang Clan - Amos' Southend
01/14 - David Bromberg - The Neighborhood Theatre
01/14 - ^The Eagles - Time Warner Cable Arena
01/15 - Girlyman - The Evening Muse
01/17 - The Explorer's Club w/Poprocket
- The Evening Muse
01/17 - Two Man Gentleman Band - The Evening Muse
01/21 - Hamell on Trial - The Evening Muse
01/22 - The Gourds - The Visulite Theatre
01/22 - ^Keller Williams - The Neighborhood Theatre
01/23 - The Duhks - The Neighborhood Theatre
01/24 - ^Alejandro Escovedo - The Neighborhood Theatre
01/30 - Leon Russell - The Neighborhood Theatre
01/31 - Citizen Cope w/Alice Smith - The Neighborhood Theatre
01/31 -
^Tosco Music Party - CPCC Halton Theatre - Tickets on Sale NOW - featuring Contagious Blues Band, Desmond Myers, Vinx and More!
02/03 - Brett Dennen - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC
02/04 - Elf Power w/Vic Chesnutt - The Grey Eagle - Asheville, NC
02/06 - Annuals w/Jessica Lea Mayfield and What Laura Says - The Visulite Theatre
02/06 - Chatham County Line - The Neighborhood Theatre
02/08 - Cowboy Junkies - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC
02/10 - Slipnot - Cricket (Bojangles) Arena
02/12 - Reckless Kelly - The Neighborhood Theatre
02/14 - The Del McCoury Band w/Belleville Outfit - The Neighborhood Theatre
02/15 - Lucy Kaplansky - The Evening Muse
02/19 - Son Volt - The Neighborhood Theatre
02/20 - Michael Franti & Spearhead - The Neighborhood Theatre
02/22 - Umphrey's McGee - The Neighborhood Theatre
02/23 - ^Kathleen Edwards - McGlohon Theatre
02/25 - Dr. John and The Neville Brothers - NC Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
02/28 - George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic - The Neighborhood Theatre - Tickets on Sale Dec. 12th
02/28 - Loudon Wainwright III w/Lucy Roche - The Grey Eagle - Asheville, NC
03/02 - Joan Baez - McGlohon Theatre
03/05 - The Marshall Tucker Band - The Neighborhood Theatre
03/07 - Elton John & Billy Joel - TW Cable Arena

03/09 - Morrissey - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC - Tickets on Sale Dec. 19th
03/10 - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - The Neighborhood Theatre
03/11 - ^Ani DeFranco - The Neighborhood Theatre
03/27 - John Prine - Ovens Auditorium
04/08 - k.d. lang - Ovens Auditorium
04/23-26- MerleFest
(If you go to a show in Asheville - be sure to let the band know you came from Charlotte)


I wish you all a very blessed, warm, peaceful and joyous Holiday. 
I hope no matter how you celebrate it or with whom, it's surrounded by love..and good tunes! 
Thank you for the gifts you give me day in and day out.

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Friday, December 12, 2008

Charlotte NC Live Music Calendar of Events, Band News & More 12/10/08-12/17/08

CHARLOTTE EVENTS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
December 10, 2008 - December 17, 2008

"Life ought to be a struggle of desire toward adventures whose nobility will fertilize the soul."
~ Rebecca West ~

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

WED | THU | FRI | SAT | SUN | MON | TUE | WED

Wednesday December 10 - Happy Birthday DJ + Scoot Pittman!

**David Byrne 'Songs of David Byrne and Brian Eno'
Ovens Auditorium
8pm
http://www.ovensauditorium.com * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/cl_previews_upcoming_shows/Content?oid=464304

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

**Two Man Gentlemen Band (early show) CANCELED
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Jukebox the Ghost & Marry A Thief (late show)
The Evening Muse
9:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/cl_previews_upcoming_shows/Content?oid=464304 * http://starkmagazine.blogspot.com/2008/12/jukebox-ghost-gets-their-nightmare-on.html

**The NoDaRioty All Arts Market in NoDa
The Neighborhood Theatre
Over 90 artists of all forms and all skill levels will show and sell their art to the public. Paintings and sculptures; handmade jewelry and fine fabric apparel; hand carved instruments and CDs of local performing talent, silent auctions, Amelie’s French Bakery and Salvador Deli.  Also, pick up a complimentary copy of the local music compilation CD, Homebrew from Creative Loafing Music Editor Jeff Hahne's table.
6pm-10pm - No Cover
http://www.nodarioty.org/allartsmarket.html

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

**Sister Hazel w/The Benji Davis Project and Andrew Hoover
Amos' Southend
http://www.amossouthend.com

**Robin Rogers Band
Yesteryear's
8pm-11pm
http://www.robinrogers.com

Thursday December 11

**Mike Strauss w/Jon Schigoda & Randolph Lewis
The Pizza Peel
9pm
4422 Colwick Rd
http://www.mikestrauss.net

**Vertical Horizon w/Simplified
Whisky River @ The EpiCentre
8pm
http://www.whiskeyrivercharlotte.com * http://www.simplifiedmusic.com

**Chris Cook
T-Bones on the Lake
7pm
Lake Wylie, SC
http://www.myspace.com/chriscookmusic

**Jerry Chapman CD Release w/Doug Davis (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Gary Pfaff Band (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Tab Benoit
The Double Door Inn
10pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**The War, Layden, Angwish and Burn The Ships
Tremont Music Hall
http://www.tremontmusichall.com

Friday December 12

**Mike Strauss w/Jon Schigoda & Randolph Lewis
Summit Coffee
8pm-11pm
Davidson, NC
http://www.mikestrauss.net

**Lindy Dobbins & The Red Velvet Manx
Tyber Creek Pub
10:30pm
http://www.myspace.com/lindydobbinsmusic

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

**The Stellas & Hot Lava Monster & The Modern Society
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**John Legend w/ Raphael Saadiq
Ovens Auditorium

**The Stragglers
Rodi
8pm
http://www.rodiworld.com

**Yardwork, Snagglepuss, Black Congo NC
Snug Harbor
10pm
http://www.snugrock.com

**Marc Broussard w/Gabe Dixon Band & Josh Hoge
The Neighborhood Theatre
9pm
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com

**Neighbor's Acres w/Woody Wood & Friends
The Double Door Inn
10pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

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

**MaxxMusic and Landshark Entertainment Present: Ten out of Tenn Holiday Tour
The Visulite Theatre
8:30pm
http://www.visulite.com * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/cl_previews_upcoming_shows/Content?oid=464304 * http://www.maxxmusic.com

**3 Doors Down w/American Bang and Switchfoot
Bojangles' Coliseum

**Neil Diamond
Time Warner Cable Arena

**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 December 13

**Babyshaker 10 year anniversary party w/ Zoe Vette And The Revolvers, 2013 Wolves and Lilith DeVille
The Milestone Club
8pm
http://www.themilestoneclub.com

**U-Phonik
Alley Cat
10pm
http://www.myspace.com/uphonik * http://www.alleycat.com

**Rock Bottom
Kens
http://www.rockbottom.datatechis.com

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

**Crisis & Volatile Baby
The Double Door Inn
10pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**The Ocie Davis Duo featuring Troy Conn
The Pewter Rose
9pm
http://www.pewterose.com

**MaxxMusic and Landshark Entertainment Present: The Noises Ten w/Modern Skirts
The Visulite Theatre
9:45pm
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com

**Bums Lie, The Not Likelys, Knock Galley West
Snug Harbor
10pm
http://www.snugrock.com

**Thunder Road Marathon After-Party (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com

**Sunshone Still w/Jeremy Current  (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**A Night of Jazz and Hip Hop w/Still Life Static, Fuzz And Mac and Audioform
Tremont Music Hall
http://www.tremontmusichall.com

**Hot Tuna
The Neighborhood Theatre
8pm
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com

**WNCW-FM 88.7/100.3 FM - Local Color Show
7:00 pm
http://www.wncw.org

Sunday December 14 - GO PANTHERS!

**Actual Proof, Justice League
Snug Harbor
10pm
http://www.snugrock.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 December 15

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

**Primer 55 w/Blanco Diablo
Amos' Southend
http://www.amossouthend.com

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

Tuesday December 16

**Chris Cook
Bentley’s
8pm
Belmont, NC
http://www.myspace.com/chriscookmusic

**Analog Daze
The Double Door Inn
9pm
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.
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

**The Lights, Fluorescent, At Last Glance, Here's Looking At You, Kid and Junior Astronomers
Tremont Music Hall
http://www.tremontmusichall.com

Wednesday December 17

**The Merrows
The Gin Mill
6:30pm to 9pm
http://www.ginmill.com * http://www.myspace.com/themerrowsband

**U-Phonik - Stephan solo acoustic
RiRa
10pm
http://www.myspace.com/uphonik

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

**Rising Appalachia (R.I.S.E.) CD Release (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

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

**Robin Rogers Band
Yesteryear's
8pm-11pm
http://www.robinrogers.com


*************************************************************************
Band/Artist/Media News, Features, Announcements and Upcoming Events
*************************************************************************

*** = New Additions This Week

Misc News, Events & Announcements:

***The Charlotte Pop Fest 2008 compilation CD is available for a special TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE $10 plus shipping from: http://www.indienink.com.    You can also stream the whole CD at: http://www.charlottepopfest.com.  The CD features 25 song by 25 different artists that played Charlotte Pop Fest including: Myracle Brah, The Smith Bros, Barry Holdship, Michael Guthrie Band, Ed James, Steve Caraway, The Saving Graces, Frank Royster, The Everyday Things, The Sammies, gogoPilot, The Stellas, Transmission Fields, anD many many more!  The GREAT thing is that the entire $10 goes to World Vision to help needy children all over the world. http://www.worldvision.com.   Special thanks to all the artists involved, Jim Cocke at Crystal Clear, Marlene Palumbo at Indienink, Steve Turnidge at UltraViolet Studios/Burning Sky Records, and Lindy Dobbins.

***"Home Of The Blues: 35 Years of the Double Door Inn," published by Outskirts Press, is the first-ever book to be written about the famous Charlotte venue. Put together by Debby Wallace and Daniel Coston, the book tells the story of owner Nick Karres, and the musicians, bartenders and fans that have helped to make the venue one of oldest blues clubs in the United States. Featuring numerous interviews, and many never-before seen photographs, the book will debut at the Double Door's 35th Anniversary show on Monday, December 22nd, and then be for sale in January at outlets throughout the Carolinas, and through the book's website, www.myspace.com/ddithebook.   For questions about the book, or media requests, contact the book’s photographer and editor, Daniel Coston at (704) 578-1748, or email him at danielcoston@aol.com.

**Donations and Investors are still needed to fund Therese Bartholomew's "The Final Gift" Film Documentary featuring music by Rick Spreitzer and The Near Misses.  Please see The Charlotte Observer Feature Story: http://www.charlotteobserver.com:80/464/story/287179.html and visit http://www.thefinalgiftfilm.com to VIEW THE TRAILER, find out more and to make a donation.  For every "From the Bottom" CD (FEATURING "NO IDEA" FROM THE FILM) sold from Rick Spreitzer's website, $5 will be donated towards this project.  Just mention the film or Therese when ordering.  http://www.rickspreitzer.com

**Jay Garrigan (solo) performing music for “Savage in Limbo” a play by John Patrick Shanley on December 12, 13, 19, 20 at CAST Theater in Charlotte, NC.  Reservations Encouraged.  CAST Theater, 1118 Clement Ave, For reservations: 704-455-8542


Your Vote Still Counts:

**Vote for the WNCW Top 100 of 2008 - http://www.savewncw.org/comp/comp_top100_form.cfm

**Annual Elevate Lifestyle Awards - http://www.elevatelifestyle.com/ElevateLifestyleAwards.html

**Vote for your top ten albums of the year on NPR - http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2008/11/the_years_best_cds.html

**Final Round voting for Bruce Hazel & Some Volunteers! beginning Friday November 21, 2008 thru Friday, December 12th.  Bruce Hazel and Some Volunteers are one of 13 semi-finalists in an international search for the Best Unsigned Band by Little Steven Van Zandt and Wicked Cool Records.  http://www.goldiesgarage.us/index.php?option=com_registration& task=register


Recent Show Reviews, Photos and/or Videos:

***Dead End Parking Final Show at The Double Door Inn - Carolina Live Music Society - http://carolinalivemusic.net/forums/index.php?PHPSESSID=c0f8f8dd2ae0bab488a09a54e16689bd&topic=279.30

***Review/Photos of Matt Hattfield (Fullgrown) & Cement Stars at the Evening Muse - Monty Chandler - http://theeveningmusephotos.blogspot.com/2008/12/matt-hattfield-cement-stars.html

***Review & Photos of Lindy Dobbins & the Red Velvet Manx CD Release w/The Stellas at The Double Door Inn - Monty Chandler - http://doubledoorinn.blogspot.com

***More live show reviews at http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&friendID=4811551


Radio:

**Listen online to our local and regional bands at Complex Radio - WNCW 88.7FM , CharlotteMusician.com, WGWG 88.3FM (Boiling Springs, NC) and WSGE 91.7FM, as well as those weekly specialty programs mentioned above.


***Readers Write***

"I agree, big fan of the newsletter. Keeps me from having to check every venue in town, to see who is coming."
~ josh - The Stellas

"...on other fronts: once again, thank you so much for your indomitable contribution to live music in our area. ...it's an
exceptional effort. the first thing i always do is read the quote-o-the-week — a true touch of class!"
~Woody Mitchell - The Stragglers

THANK YOU!! <3

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

12/19-20 - Acoustic Syndicate - The Visulite Theatre
12/23 - Jim Brickman - Ovens Auditorium
12/26/27/28 -
^The Avett Brothers - The Orange Peel/Asheville, NC - (BOTH SOLD OUT)

***New Year's Eve Shows***
12/30-31 - ^Band of Horses w/The Whigs - The Variety Playhouse/Atlanta
12/30-31 - ^The Avett Brothers w/Jason Webley and Auld Lang Syne - Belk Theatre (BOTH SOLD OUT)
12/31 -
^Simplified - The Visulite Theatre
12/31 - Paul Thorn Band - The Neighborhood Theatre
12/31 - Jamie McLean Band - The Double Door Inn
12/31 - The Sammies - Snug Harbor

***************

01/11 - The Wu-Tang Clan - Amos' Southend
01/14 - David Bromberg - The Neighborhood Theatre
01/14 - ^The Eagles - Time Warner Cable Arena
01/15 - Girlyman - The Evening Muse
01/17 - The Explorer's Club - The Evening Muse
01/17 - Two Man Gentleman Band - The Evening Muse
01/21 - Hammell on Trial - The Evening Muse
01/22 - The Gourds - The Visulite Theatre
01/22 - ^Keller Williams - The Neighborhood Theatre
01/23 - The Duhks - The Neighborhood Theatre
01/24 - ^Alejandro Escovedo - The Neighborhood Theatre
01/30 - Leon Russell - The Neighborhood Theatre
01/31 - Citizen Cope w/Alice Smith - The Neighborhood Theatre
01/31 -
^Tosco Music Party - CPCC Halton Theatre - Tickets on Sale NOW - featuring Contagious Blues Band, Desmond Myers, Vinx and More!
02/03 - Brett Dennen - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC
02/04 - Elf Power w/Vic Chesnutt - The Grey Eagle - Asheville, NC
02/06 -Annuals w/Jessica Lea Mayfield and What Laura Says - The Visulite Theatre
02/06 - Chatham County Line - The Neighborhood Theatre
02/08 - Cowboy Junkies - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC
02/10 - Slipnot - Cricket (Bojangles) Arena
02/12 - Reckless Kelly - The Neighborhood Theatre
02/14 - The Del McCoury Band w/Belleville Outfit - The Neighborhood Theatre
02/15 - Lucy Kaplansky - The Evening Muse
02/20 - Michael Franti & Spearhead - The Neighborhood Theatre - Tickets on Sale Dec. 13th
02/22 - Umphrey's McGee - The Neighborhood Theatre
02/23 - ^Kathleen Edwards - McGlohon Theatre
02/25 - Dr. John and The Neville Brothers - NC Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
02/28 - Loudon Wainwright III w/Lucy Roche - The Grey Eagle - Asheville, NC
03/02 - Joan Baez - McGlohon Theatre
03/07 - Elton John & Billy Joel - TW Cable Arena

03/09 - Morrissey - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC - Tickets on Sale Dec. 19th
03/10 - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - The Neighborhood Theatre
03/11 - Ani DeFranco - The Neighborhood Theatre
03/27 - John Prine - Ovens Auditorium
04/08 - k.d. lang - Ovens Auditorium
04/23-26- MerleFest
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