Friday, August 28, 2009

Charlotte NC Live Music Events Calendar 8/26/09-9/2/09

CHARLOTTE EVENTS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
August 26, 2009 - September 2, 2009

“Music should go right through you, leave some of itself inside you, and take some of you with it when it leaves."
~ Henry Threadgill from Zen Guitar ~

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

(click on the day of the week to jump to that day)
WED
| THU | FRI | SAT | SUN | MON | TUE | WED

Wednesday August 26

**Scoot Pittman (Trio)
D'Vine Wine
9pm
http://www.scootmusic.com

**Honarary Title w/Good Old War, Cory Branan and Josh Moore (ex-Beloved)
The Milestone Club
http://www.myspace.com/thehonorarytitle

**Jared Allan
BlackFinn @ EpiCentre
9pm
http://www.jaredallan.com

**End of the World Records presents: Chris Church & Andrea Reese
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Communication Corporation w/Rita's Gift & Coma League
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**MaxxMusic and Landshark Entertainment Present: Eric Hutchinson
The Visulite Theatre
9pm - All Ages
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com

**The Anonymous
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com
**The Double Door is now selling tickets in advance online**

**Zoe Vette & the Revolvers, Asphalt Blaster, Pistolero
Snug Harbor
9pm
http://www.snugrock.com

**Hot Tuna Electric w/Old School Freight Train and Contagious Blues Band - CANCELLED
Amos' Southend
http://www.amossouthend.com

Thursday August 27

**CT Stephenson & Grant Funderburk (Acoustic)
McCormick and Schmick's
4:30pm-7:30pm
http://www.myspace.com/raisedbywolves1

**Robin Rogers Band
CPCC Main Campus
10:30am-1pm
No Cover - Open to the Public
http://www.robinrogers.com

**Common Market's Beer Clubs 100th Event Blowout w/gogoPilot
The Common Market - Southend
8pm-11pm
http://www.myspace.com/thecommonmarketband * http://www.myspace.com/gogopilot

**Transmission Fields w/Hotspur, Brandon Kirkley & the Firecrackers, Through Porchlight and Elevation
Tremont Music Hall
http://www.tremontmusichall.com

**Scoot Pittman (Duo)
Fifty-1
9:30pm
http://www.scootmusic.com

**Alan Barrington
Village Bistro
6:30pm
http://www.myspace.com/alanbarrington

**MaxxMusic Presents: Ellis Paul w/Amissville & Chris Trapper
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com

**U-Phonic
Whisky River, Alive after Five

**The Scene Aesthetic w/The Color Fred, The Ready Set, Steven Jerzak & Tyler Williams
The Visulite Theatre
7pm
http://www.visulite.com

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

Friday August 28

**Bill Noonan and the Fallen Gentlemen - Live in Studio B
WNCW-FM 88.7/100.3 FM
4pm
http://www.wncw.org

**Mike Strauss w/Jon Schigoda, Randolph Lewis, Beth Brown-Alrawi, Donovan Collins, Molly Brown & DK
Parktown Village Concert Series
7pm-10pm
http://www.mikestrauss.net

**John Dungan & Reeve Coobs
Big Ben Pub
8pm-11pm
http://www.myspace.com/reeverb

**MaxxMusic & Landshark Entertainment Present: Drive By Truckers
The Visulite Theatre
9:30pm
http://www.maxxmusic.com * http://www.visulite.com

**The Stragglers
The PourHouse
9pm
Hwy 521 S
Indian Land, NC
http://www.myspace.com/stragglerswing

**Brandon McSwain Band w/Jamie Robinson and Jeremy Hopkins
Prevue Music Hall
10pm
http://www.prevuemusichall.com

**Sounds of Sai
The Pewter Rose
8:30pm
http://www.pewterose.com

**Scoot Pittman (Trio)
McKoy's
10pm
http://www.scootmusic.com

**Grown Up Avenger Stuff w/ All Thumbs And Two Left Feet + Pradigy GT
Salvador Deli
http://www.myspace.com/grownupavengerstuff

**Jared Allan
Village Bistro
6:30pm-9pm
http://www.jaredallan.com

**The Moderate w/ Do It To Julia
Double Door Inn
10pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**Bonepony
Winthrop University - Byrnes Auditorium
8pm
http://www.bonepony.com * http://www.winthrop.edu/studentaffairs/dsu

**Truckstop Preachers, The Parodi Kings
Snug Harbor
10pm
http://www.snugrock.com

**Lenny Federal Band
The Comet Grill
10pm
http://www.myspace.com/thecometgrill * http://www.myspace.com/lennyfederal

**The Rescues w/AM
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Greg Lilley
T-1 Tapas - Birkdale Villabe
8:30pm-11pm
http://www.t1tapas.com

**Sol Driven Train
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 August 29

**Mike Strauss w/Jon Schigoda, Randolph Lewis, Beth Brown-Alrawi, Donovan Collins, Molly Brown & DK
Parktown Village Concert Series
7pm-10pm
http://www.mikestrauss.net

**Trip Rogers
Dilworth Coffeehouse - Mint Hill
7pm-9pm
Matthews, NC
http://www.triprogers.com

**MaxxMusic & Landshark Entertainment Present: Drive By Truckers
The Visulite Theatre
9:30pm
http://www.maxxmusic.com * http://www.visulite.com

**Robin Rogers (Trio)
Freeman's Irish Pub
9pm-12midnight
Gastonia NC
http://www.robinrogers.com

**Simplified
Mac's Speed Shop (Steel Creek)
2414 Sandy Porter Rd
10pm
http://www.simplifiedmusic.com

**The Turnstiles
The Thirsty Beaver
http://www.theturnstiles.net

**Secret Agent and 23 Skidoo
The Evening Muse
2:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Mark Mathis & Jeremy Current & Austin Crane (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**The Superficials w/Rachel Vanslyke (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Verlon Thompson
Rodman-Oak Grove Community Center
Chester, SC
http://rodmansc.org/CommunityCenter.htm

**Alan Barrington
D’vine Wine Cafe - Ballantyne Village
9pm
http://www.myspace.com/alanbarrington

**Jimmy Brown and the Badly Loved
The Common Market - Southend
8pm-11pm
http://www.myspace.com/thecommonmarketband * http://www.myspace.com/jimmybrownmusic

**Elonzo, Perry Fowler, Ben Henry
The Common Market
9pm
http://www.myspace.com/thecommonmarketband

**Tropic Culture
Pura Vida
5pm
http://www.puravidaart.com

**Greg Lilley
Boneheads - Ballantyne Commons
6:30pm-9:30pm
http://www.eatboneheads.com

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

**Junior Astronomers w/O' Brother, The Lights, Fluorescent and Dignan
Tremont Music Hall
9pm
http://www.tremontmusichall.com

**Cement Stars w/Toro Y Moi, Ear Power, The New Heaven and the New Earth & DJ George Brazil
The Milestone Club
9pm
http://www.themilestoneclub.com

**Luke Edwards (Tater) and Friends
The Sylvia Theater
9pm
http://www.sylviatheater.com

**Chris McKay and the Critical Darlings
Prevue Music Hall
10pm
http://www.prevuemusichall.com

**Hot Politics w/Sci Fi
Double Door Inn
10pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**The Husbians, Red Collar, Arsonists vs. Arborists
Snug Harbor
10pm
http://www.snugrock.com

**The Lounge Fest w/LRC CD Release, Xav Proj, Buddah Groove, Deformati, Crackers & Snackmeat, Heavy Rotation, Eyes of the Elders, DJ Roobix, and Marsupial
Salvador Deli
2pm-2am
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Salvador-Deli/74501496813

**Bobby Blue Bland
CPCC Halton Theater

**WNCW-FM 88.7/100.3 FM - Local Color Show
featuring local and regional artists
7pm
http://www.wncw.org

Sunday August 30 - Happy Birthday Greg Lilley!

**Manifest 10th Anniversary Celebration w/Theory of a Deadman in-store signing
2pm-4pm
http://www.manifestdisc.com

**Robin Rogers Band, Bob Margolin and Jill Dineen Band
Midtown Sundries, Fundraiser for Charlotte Blues Society
8pm-11pm
Lake Norman NC
http://www.charlottebluessociety.org

**Simplified (Acoustic w/Clee & Sheridan)
Mac’s Speed Shop
8pm
http://www.simplifiedmusic.com

**Sundae at Snug Harbor w/ George Brazil with Gut Lightning, Kid Monsterz
Snug Harbor
9pm
http://www.snugrock.com

**WNCW 88.7 Local Color
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
http://www.wncw.org

**"90 Minutes (Local & Regional Music) - Sundays 8:30 pm - 10 pm (Divakar) and ENDSessions 10pm (Nate)
WEND 106.5 The End
(every Sunday)
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 August 31

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

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

Tuesday September 1

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

**Fair Play featuring Bobby Donaldson (guitar), Donnie Marshall (drums), Tuf (bass) and Robin Rogers' final appearance
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 September 2 - Happy Birthday Malcolm Holcombe!

**Simplified
Ballantyne Village-Village Bistro
14815 John J. Delany Drive, Ste 150
6:30pm
http://www.simplifiedmusic.com

**Tosco House Party
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Harry Egypt's Extreme Karaoke with Projexorcism, Ultimate Optimist
Snug Harbor
9pm
http://www.snugrock.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:

***Charlotte Pop Fest - Purchase 3-day tickets to Charlotte Pop Fest before September 1, 2009 for only $50 each. (Save $25).  Purchase ANY ticket to ANY night of Charlotte Pop Fest before September 1, 2009 and get a FREE copy of the 2009 compilation CD plus bonus disc. ($15 value).  Also, less that 50 3-Day VIP Gold Circle Ticket Packages remain. http://www.charlottepopfest.com

***6th Annual Fall Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance featuring: The Duhks, The Gourds, Donna the Buffalo, Samba Mapangala, Mountain Heart, Keith Secola & The Wild Band of Indians, Tom Rush, Solas, Chatham County Line, Roman Candle, The Belleville Outfit, Preston Frank, Jim Lauderdale, Locos Por Juana, and Casey Driessen & The Colorfools, Peter Holsapple & Chris Stamey, Big Fat Gap, Holy Ghost Tent Revival, Lost In The Trees, The Beast, The Never, Alex Weiss & Different Drum, Cyril Lance, Possum Jenkins, No Strings Attached, The Jackets, Mosadi Music, Firehouse Rhythm Kings, Midtown Dickens, Lafcadio, Haw River Rounders, Julia Hartsell, Butterflies, Nu-Blu, Too Much Fun, The Bad Mothers, Baron von Rumblebuss, Paperhand Puppet Intervention, Apple Chill Cloggers, Harmute, Howie DeWitt, Jack Maverick & His Wild Rebels, Cane Creek Cloggers, Louise Kessel, Scatterbones, and Wembley; Samuel James, Bearfoot, Christabel and the Jons, Elikem African Dance, The Two Man Gentlemen Band, Bravo Norteno, David Gans, dub Addis, Unknown Tongues, Mad Tea Party, Mike & Ruthy (from The Mammals), Kellin Watson, Turtle Duhks, Miss Tess & The Bon Ton Parade, Angela Easterling, And the Moneynotes, FODfest, Hee Haw Nightmare, Unknown Tongues, Meisce, and Now You See Them
Thursday, October 8 to Sunday, October 11, 2009 - Silk Hope, NC  - http://www.shakorihills.org.

**CFS Raffle - The Violin Shoppe, Inc. has generously provided three instruments for the Folk Society's annual fundraising raffle. Drawings for the winning tickets will take place during the Folk Society's Annual Holiday Potluck in December 2009. Ticket holders do not need to be present to win, but the instrument will not be shipped to you; you must pick it up. http://www.folksociety.org/2009_10/raffle1.html

**Daniel Coston Photo Exhibit - Dish Restaurant - September, 2009.  The show is entitled “The Singer Looks Back At You,” and is a show of all portraits of artists, musicians and such. http://www.danielcostonphotography.com

**Robin Rogers has been nominated for "Best Female Artist" in the 2009 Illinois Blues Blast Awards.  Please stop by and cast your vote for Robin (until Aug. 31st) at  http://www.illinoisblues.com/bbma09.htm

**Rockstock '09 featuring The Romantics, Paula Cole, Paul Young, T-Rex, Slade, Lifehouse & More - Heritage Park Amphitheater, Simpsonville, SC - September 12th and 13th 2009. http://www.rockstock09.com/index.htm

**Therese Bartholomew is selling her book, "Coffee Shop God" through The Final Gift Film website for $12. 100% of the book's sales goes to complete The Final Gift documentary.  OR Receive a book with a $25 tax deductible film donation made through Southern Documentary Fund, her non-profit fiscal sponsor. Go to http://www.thefinalgiftfilm.com and click on donations.  Donations and Investors are still needed to fund "The Final Gift" Film Documentary.  Please visit http://www.thefinalgiftfilm.com to view the trailer, see photos from the recent fundraiser, find out more and to make a donation.

**On your way to a show in NoDa?  Stop by McCreesh Place and drop off much needed supplies (or donate or volunteer) http://www.stpetershomesinc.org
St. Peter’s Homes, Inc. owns and operates McCreesh Place, Charlotte’s first single-room-occupancy (SRO) apartment community, designed to serve sixty-four (64) formerly homeless disabled men with permanent housing and supportive services. We've seen it firsthand and it's filled with a pretty special group of people who work, volunteer, live OR perform there. 

**Join the The Charlotte Live Alt/Rock/Indie Music Meetup Group and see live, original music and meet new friends - http://livemusic.meetup.com/136/

**Join the The Carolina Smooth Jazz Friends Meetup Group and see live jazz and meet new friends - http://www.meetup.com/carolinasmoothjazzfriends

**Post and read reviews about anything and everywhere in Charlotte at Yelp.com - http://www.yelp.com/charlotte-nc

**Share and read reviews of local restaurants and bars & nightlife on MySpace - http://local.myspace.com

**You can buy advance tickets to many of the upcoming local shows at Manifest, CD Warehouse and/or Lunchbox Records.


Musicians Needed/Available:

**Jason Maner - former drummer with Charlotte rock band Shadowflag, is looking for a new band.  Check out some of his intense, precise drumming skills at http://www.myspace.com/shadowflag.  Influences include Neal Peart (Rush), Scott Rockenfield (Queensryche) & more.


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.

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The 2nd annual Charlotte Pop Fest will take place September 24-26, 2009 in Dana Auditorium at Queens University of Charlotte.  Artists Performing:  The Posies, Roger Joseph Manning Jr., The Spongetones, Pat DiNizio, Jill Sobule, Mike Viola, Myracle Brah, The Shazam, Gladhands, Starbelly, Cliff Hillis, The Singles, The Jellybricks, Linus of Hollywood, Transmission Fields, Chris McKay & The Critical Darlings, The Stellas, Mike Dees, Barry Holdship, Analog Daze, gogoPilot, Reeve Coobs, stratocruiser, The Vinyl Strangers, James Deem, Chris English & The North Americans, Ed James, Crisis, Josh Burch, Tony Low, Cool King Chris, Leisure McCorkle, Scott’s Garage, The Stars Explode AND JUST ADDED: Glen Burtnik and Bleu!
Proceeds from Charlotte Pop Fest will benefit The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason & Science
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A longtime regional favorite, the sixth annual Great Lakes Songwriting Contest is open to all songwriters this year. Mail-in deadline is Sept. 1; deadline for on-line submissions through Sonicbids.com is Sept. 15. And this year, all entrants will receive a free on-line course from SongU.com just for entering. Sponsored by Elderly Instruments, Broadjam.com, SongU.com, and Indie-Music.com. Go to http://www.GreatLakesSongs.com for details.

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ARTS COUNCIL OF YORK COUNTY (ACYC) GRAND OPENING -COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE CENTER - OYSTER ROAST & FUNDRAISER
September 19, 2009

First look at the new ACYC Community Performance Center - Visual & performing arts, arts education and rental facility.
Grand Opening/Oyster Roast/Fundraiser with Live Beach Music and Dancing
249 E. Main Street, Rock Hill, SC
http://www.yorkcountyarts.org

AND Finally

**Thank you Therese & Lea for my Radiant Skin Organic Spa birthday gift! I was treated to the most heavenly 70 minute luxury facial, complete with a skin analysis AND head, neck, shoulder and hand massage. I can't recommend Jenell & this spa enough.
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***Looking Ahead: (new additions or updates)
^Potential sell out - recommend getting advance tickets

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09/11 - ^Simplified - The Visulite Theatre
09/11 - Dustin Edge (formerly Cast Iron Filter) - Summit Coffee - Davidson, NC
09/11-12 - Brews, Blues & BBQ w/Contagious Blues Band & More TBA - Uptown Charlotte
09/12-13 - Rockstock 09 w/The Romantics, Paula Cole, Paul Young, T-Rex, Slade, Lifehouse & More - Heritage Park Amphitheater - Simpsonville, SC
09/12 - ^Son Volt - The Visulite Theatre
09/12 - ^Tosco Music Party - Halton Theatre - Tickets on sale NOW -Performers include: Anne McCue, Audrey Auld, Ben Carroll, Charlotte Parrott, David Mead, Del Rey, Detour, Dustin Edge, Farewell Drifters, Gypsy 3, justincase, Katherine Fritsch, Lucy Wainwright Roche, Lynhurst, Mama Said, Mark Kano, Not Waving But Drowning, porterdavis, Sea of Cortez, The Griggs and Transmission Fields
09/13 - J.J. Grey & Mofro w/The Derek Trucks Band - Belk Theatre
09/15 - James McMurtry - The Visulite Theatre
09/18 - Charlie Robison - The Visulite Theatre
09/18 - The Indigo Girls - Charlotte Fillmore
09/19 - Medeski, Martin & Wood - The Neighborhood Theatre
09/21 - Yo La Tengo - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC
09/22 - ^Jolie Holland - The Double Door
09/24 - Ten out of Tenn - The Visulite Theatre
09/24-27 - Festival in the Park
09/24-26 - Charlotte PopFest w/The Posies, Jill Sobule, Pat DiNizio, The Spongetones, The Stellas, Transmission Fields, gogoPilot, Leisure McCorkle, Josh Burch, James Deem, Chris McKay & The Critical Darlings & More - Dana Auditorium at Queens - Special Advance Sale Ticket Packages and special prices now available through http://www.charlottepopfest.com/tickets.aspx?id=51.
09/25 - Marty Stuart and the Fabulous Superlatives - The Neighborhood Theatre
09/26 - Railroad Earth - The Neighborhood Theatre
09/28 - Dr. Dog w/Those Darlins - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC
09/29 - Rob Thomas w/Carolina Liar and One Republic - Uptown Amphitheatre
09/30 - Richard Buckner - The Evening Muse
09/30 - Alice Cooper - Durham Performing Arts Center - Durham, NC
09/30 - ^RaRa Riot - Cat's Cradle - Carrboro, NC
10/01 - blink 182 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
10/02 - Colin Hay (Men At Work) - The Neighborhood Theatre
10/03 - ^U2 - Carter Finley Stadium - Raleigh, NC
10/03-04 - Widespread Panic w/The Allman Brothers - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
10/08 - The Dodos w/ The Ruby Suns and Megafaun - The Grey Eagle - Asheville, NC
10/09 - Blitzen Trapper & Wye Oak - Cat's Cradle - Carrboro, NC
10/09 - Matt Walsh - The Double Door
10/09 - ^Citizen Cope - The Neighborhood Theatre
10/09 - Andrew Bird + St. Vincent - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC
10/09 - ^Will Hoge w/Roman Candle- The Visulite Theatre
10/10 - Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers - Knight Theater
10/11 - War - The Neighborhood Theatre
10/13 - Bonnie Raitt - Thomas Wolfe Auditorium - Asheville, NC
10/14 - The Gourds - The Visulite Theatre
10/15 - Carolina Chocolate Drops - McGlohon Theatre
10/15 - California Guitar Trio - The Evening Muse
10/15 - David Bazan w/Say Hi - Cat’s Cradle - Chapel Hill, NC
10/15 - ^Richard Thompson & Loudon Wainwright III - Carolina Theatre - Greensboro, NC
10/16 - ^Dan Auerbach + Justin Townes Earle & Jessica Lea Mayfield - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC
10/16 - Chris Smither - Stage Door
10/18 - Built to Spill - Cat's Cradle - Carrboro, NC
10/18 - Metallica - TWC Arena
10/19 - Marianne Faithful - Knight Theater
10/19 - SYTYCD - TWC Arena
10/20 - Queensryche - The Fillmore
10/20 - Susan Cowsill - The Evening Muse
10/23 - Delbert McClinton - The Neighborhood Theatre
10/24 - ^Mike Doughty - The Evening Muse
10/28 - Joe Bonamassa - Ovens Auditorium
10/28 - ^Guster - The Neighborhood Theatre
10/31 - ^Willy Porter - The Evening Muse
11/01 - ^Leonard Cohen - Thomas Wolfe Auditorium - Asheville, NC
11/03 - ^Bruce Springsteen & The E. Street Band - TW Cable Arena
11/03 - ^Ingrid Michaelson - The Grey Eagle - Asheville, NC
11/05 - ^Angie Aparo - The Visulite Theatre
11/05 - ^Captured! By Robots - The Milestone Club
11/06 - Al Stewart - The Sylvia Theater
11/07 - ^Gerald Albright with Special Guest Rick Braun - CPCC Halton Theater
11/14 - Lotus w/Big Gigantic - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC
11/14 - Shawn Mullins - The Sylvia Theater
11/16 - Dan Auerbach w/Justin Townes Earle & Jessica Lea Mayfield - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC
11/17 - Lucero w/Cedric Burnside & Lightnin' Malcolm and The City Champs - The Visulite Theatre
11/17 - ^Lyle Lovett and his Big Band - Belk Theater
11/19 - Robbie Fulks - The Evening Muse
11/21 - ^The Subdudes - The Visulite Theatre
11/21 - Doc Watson with Richard Watson & Jack Lawrence - The Neighborhood Theatre
11/22 - Roger Daltrey - The Fillmore
12/31 - ^Simplified - The Visulite Theatre


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Thursday, August 20, 2009

Charlotte NC Live Music Events Calendar, Band News & More 8/19/09-8/26/09

CHARLOTTE EVENTS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
August 19, 2009 - August 26, 2009

“Music can thaw the hardest of hearts"
  ~ Bono ~

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

(click on the day of the week to jump to that day)
WED
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Wednesday August 19 - Happy Birthday Daylon Brumfield! (Snug Harbor)

**The Lesser Pauls, American Aquarium, Perry Fowler
Snug Harbor
9pm
http://www.snugrock.com

**Simplified (Acoustic Clee & Sheridan)
Ballantyne Village-Village Bistro
9:30pm
http://www.simplifiedmusic.com

**Scoot Pittman Trio
Fox and Hound (Ballantyne)
10pm
http://www.scootmusic.com

**Gareth Asher & Ernie Halter & MiGGs
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Jeff Sipe Trio
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**Greg Lilley
T-1 Tapas - Birkdale
8pm-11pm
http://www.t1tapas.com

**"Live" Charlotte Pop Fest Popcast featuring new music by Ed James and The Jellybricks and
a special announcement about Richard Dawkins and his upcoming visit to Charlotte and giving away downloads by artists performing at Charlotte Pop Fest next month.
10pm
http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/58693

**Kings X w/Snowfight
Amos' Southend
http://www.amossouthend.com

Thursday August 20

**Don't Drive Day
Try a different way to get to work and you could w!n a Dell “Mini” Laptop, a $50 Harris Teeter gift card, and other prizes provided by local businesses.
http://www.dontdriveday.org

**Mike Strauss
Gateway Village Farmers Market
11:30am
AND
**Mike Strauss Band
The Pizza Peel
7pm-9pm
http://www.mikestrauss.net

**CT Stephenson & Grant Funderburk (Acoustic)
The Ashton - Southend
Rooftop Wine Tasting
6pm
http://www.myspace.com/raisedbywolves1

**Justin Taylor
The Gap 40th Anniversary
Carolina Place Mall
7pm-9pm
Exclusive premiere party with live music, a fashion show, clothing discounts and some high end refreshments
http://www.iamjustintaylor.com

**Lindy Dobbins (solo)
The Gap 40th Anniversary
Southpark Mall
7pm-9pm
Exclusive premiere party with live music, a fashion show, clothing discounts and some high end refreshments.
http://www.myspace.com/lindydobbinsmusic

**Scoot Pittman (Duo)
Fifty-1
9:30pm
http://www.scootmusic.com

**Dylan Sneed & Ellen Cherry
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**The Junior Astronomers w/Rova Zetella
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**MaxxMusic and Landshark Entertainment Present: Neighbors Acres w/No Strings Attached
The Visulite Theatre
8pm
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com

**The Holy Smokes, The Weight and Motel Glory
The Milestone Club
http://www.themilestoneclub.com * http://www.myspace.com/theholysmokesnc

**The Drownout w/The Spalding Grays
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**Sister Hazel w/Sara Jean Kelley
Amos' Southend
http://www.amossouthend.com

Friday August 21

**CT Stephenson & Grant Funderburk (Acoustic)
Dilworth Neighborhood Grillle
9pm
http://www.myspace.com/raisedbywolves1

**Lindy Dobbins and the Red Velvet Manx
T-Bones on the Lake
8:30pm
Lake Wylie, SC
http://www.myspace.com/lindydobbinsmusic

**Grown Up Avenger Stuff, Damsel Down and Bubholla & The Jambox
SK NetCafe
9pm
http://www.myspace.com/grownupavengerstuff

**Robin Rogers (Trio)
Blakeney Center
7pm-10pm
http://www.blakeneyshopping.com * http://www.robinrogers.com

**Hunters Travesty (Acoustic)
Common House Restaurant
10pm
http://www.myspace.com/hunterstravesty

**Spongetones/Cruis-o-matic
Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**Eyes of the Elders CD Release Party w/Vonnegutt
Neighborhood Theatre
9pm
No Cover Charge
http://www.theneighborhoodtheatre.com

**Lamb Handler w/Up with the Joneses and Shine River
The Milestone Club
http://www.themilestoneclub.com

**Cement Stars w/Today the Moon Tomorrow the Sun
Snug Harbor
10pm
http://www.snugrock.com

**Lenny Federal Band
The Comet Grill
10pm
http://www.myspace.com/thecometgrill * http://www.myspace.com/lennyfederal

**Rock Bottom
Bentleys
Belmont, NC
http://www.rockbottom.datatechis.com

**Hot House Hefftones w/ Blair Crimmins
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**MaxxMusic Presents: Dale Watson
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com

**Sounds of Sai
The Pewter Rose
8:30pm
http://pewterose.com

**Dubbco Collabo
The Sylvia Theater
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 August 22

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

**MaxxMusic Presents: The Bittersweets w/Reeve Coobs & Mando Saenz (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com

**Megan Jean & Travel By Train (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Common Market's "BOCK to School" w/gogoPilot.
The Common Market
No Cover and Complimentary Beer Tasting
8pm-11pm
http://www.myspace.com/thecommonmarketband * http://www.myspace.com/gogopilot

**Charles Ashley, A Flash of Alchemy
Pura Vida
5pm
http://www.puravidaart.com

**Jon Lindsay & Friends
Petras
9:30pm
http://www.myspace.com/jonlindsaymusic

**Jared Allan
Grins (Gastonia)
9pm
1611 Westover St.
Lowell, NC
http://www.jaredallan.com

**Analog Daze w/illicitizen and Red All Over
Tremont Music Hall
9:30pm
http://www.tremontmusichall.com

**Robin Rogers (Trio)
Blakeney Center
7pm-10pm
http://www.blakeneyshopping.com * http://www.robinrogers.com

**Rayen Bellchere and Ziad
The Gin Mill
No Cover
http://www.bandtastic.com/ginmill

**Colgate Country Showdown
The Sylvia Theater
http://www.sylviatheater.com

**Elonzo
Rodi
8pm-10pm
http://www.rodiworld.com

**Leisure McCorkle
The Visulite Theatre
10pm
http://www.visulite.com

**Tommy Ray and the Ray Guns w/Bo Stevens
Prevue Music Hall
10pm
http://www.prevuemusichall.com

**Night of Blues featuring Riyen Roots, Blonde Blues and Mac Arnold Plate Full O' Blues
Neighborhood Theatre
8pm
http://www.theneighborhoodtheatre.com

**Greg Lilley
Lebowski's
E. Blvd.
8:30pm-11:30pm
http://www.lebowskisgrillandpub.com

**Carolina Live Music presents: An Evening w/Hope Massive
Double Door Inn
10pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com * http://www.carolinalivemusic.net

**The Have and the Have Nots, Moenda, The Back Pockets
Snug Harbor
10pm
http://www.snugrock.com

**WNCW-FM 88.7/100.3 FM - Local Color Show
featuring local and regional artists
7pm
http://www.wncw.org

Sunday August 23

Scoot **Scoot Pittman (Trio)
Fox & Hound - Ballantyne
9:30pm
http://www.scootmusic.com

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

**Hunters Travesty
Mac’s Speedshop
8pm
http://www.myspace.com/hunterstravesty

**afto|n| presents: Filthy Ink feat. DJ LP, M.P.R INDEPENDENT, Negative-1, Tigga Lansky, Wandawood Kingz, HOMEEY MONTANA, !THESoSaFAM!, J-Dub Supreme, V-On-Da-Keyz, YUNG YUNG, Young Mack, Young Flyboi, D.R.Universal, Lock, TYRANTS, Blade Hasselhoff & More TBA
The Evening Muse
6:15pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Tattooed Millionaires, Dirtbag Love Affair, La Chocha Loca
Snug Harbor
9pm
http://www.snugrock.com

**WNCW 88.7 Local Color
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
http://www.wncw.org

**"90 Minutes (Local & Regional Music) - Sundays 8:30 pm - 10 pm (Divakar) and ENDSessions 10pm (Nate)
WEND 106.5 The End
(every Sunday)
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 August 24

**Find Your Muse Open Mic w/Featured Performer Rachel VanSlyke
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.myspace.com/findyourmuse

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

Tuesday August 25

Simplified_2 **Simplified "Sugar Tree" Video Release Party
Madison's
Invitation & RSVP Required
115 E. 5th St.
8pm
http://www.madisonsbar.com * http://www.simplifiedmusic.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 August 26

**Honarary Title w/Good Old War, Cory Branan and Josh Moore (ex-Beloved)
The Milestone Club
http://www.myspace.com/thehonorarytitle

**Hot Tuna Electric w/Old School Freight Train and Contagious Blues Band
Amos' Southend
http://www.amossouthend.com

**Jared Allan
BlackFinn @ EpiCentre
9pm
http://www.jaredallan.com

**End of the World Records presents: Chris Church & Andrea Reese
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Communication Corporation w/Rita's Gift & Coma League
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**MaxxMusic and Landshark Entertainment Present: Eric Hutchinson
The Visulite Theatre
9pm - All Ages
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com

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

**Zoe Vette & the Revolvers, Asphalt Blaster, Pistolero
Snug Harbor
9pm
http://www.snugrock.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:

Twittersml ***The CharlotteMusic Twitter Account (http://www.twitter.com/charlottemusic) was listed as one of the Top 200+ Twitter Users in Charlotte, NC!  Thanks Corey and The Jungle Map - A Charlotte SEO Blog by Hippo Internet Marketing - http://www.thejunglemap.com

***CFS Raffle - The Violin Shoppe, Inc. has generously provided three instruments for the Folk Society's annual fundraising raffle. Drawings for the winning tickets will take place during the Folk Society's Annual Holiday Potluck in December 2009. Ticket holders do not need to be present to win, but the instrument will not be shipped to you; you must pick it up. http://www.folksociety.org/2009_10/raffle1.html

***Daniel Coston Photo Exhibit - Dish Restaurant - September, 2009.  The show is entitled “The Singer Looks Back At You,” and is a show of all portraits of artists, musicians and such. http://www.danielcostonphotography.com

***Robin Rogers has been nominated for "Best Female Artist" in the 2009 Illinois Blues Blast Awards.  Please stop by and cast your vote for Robin (until Aug. 31st) at  http://www.illinoisblues.com/bbma09.htm

***You can also cast a vote at WCNC.com to give contestants a chance to sing at a Carolina Panthers game: http://www.wcnc.com/carolinaunplugged/index-voting.html

***Congratulations [Magic] Michael Casey for the best ad at "Can You Pimp Ray"! http://www.pimpray.com

***Stephen Warwick and the Secondhand Stories have released "Talking Machine," their first CD.  Look for it at upcoming live shows, as well as various places online very soon.  http://www.myspace.com/secondhandstories

***Listen to WSGE 91.7FM for your chance to w!n tickets to see Bobby Blue Bland at CPCC Halton Theater August 29, 2009. http://www.wsge.org

**Rockstock '09 featuring The Romantics, Paula Cole, Paul Young, T-Rex, Slade, Lifehouse & More - Heritage Park Amphitheater, Simpsonville, SC - September 12th and 13th 2009. http://www.rockstock09.com/index.htm

**Therese Bartholomew is selling her book, "Coffee Shop God" through The Final Gift Film website for $12. 100% of the book's sales goes to complete The Final Gift documentary.  OR Receive a book with a $25 tax deductible film donation made through Southern Documentary Fund, her non-profit fiscal sponsor. Go to http://www.thefinalgiftfilm.com and click on donations.  Donations and Investors are still needed to fund "The Final Gift" Film Documentary.  Please visit http://www.thefinalgiftfilm.com to view the trailer, see photos from the recent fundraiser, find out more and to make a donation.

**On your way to a show in NoDa?  Stop by McCreesh Place and drop off much needed supplies (or donate or volunteer) http://www.stpetershomesinc.org
St. Peter’s Homes, Inc. owns and operates McCreesh Place, Charlotte’s first single-room-occupancy (SRO) apartment community, designed to serve sixty-four (64) formerly homeless disabled men with permanent housing and supportive services. We've seen it firsthand and it's filled with a pretty special group of people who work, volunteer, live OR perform there. 

**Join the The Charlotte Live Alt/Rock/Indie Music Meetup Group and see live, original music and meet new friends - http://livemusic.meetup.com/136/

**Join the The Carolina Smooth Jazz Friends Meetup Group and see live jazz and meet new friends - http://www.meetup.com/carolinasmoothjazzfriends

**Post and read reviews about anything and everywhere in Charlotte at Yelp.com - http://www.yelp.com/charlotte-nc

**Share and read reviews of local restaurants and bars & nightlife on MySpace - http://local.myspace.com

**You can buy advance tickets to many of the upcoming local shows at Manifest, CD Warehouse and/or Lunchbox Records.


Live Music Reviews, Photos and/or Videos:

***Charlotte's Everything Doesn't Suck Party - The Neighborhood Theatre - http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/vibes/2009/08/18/video-everything-doesnt-suck-party

***Paul McCartney - Piedmont Park - Atlanta, GA - http://trianglemusic.blogspot.com/2009/08/rain-doesn.html


Musicians Needed/Available:

**Jason Maner - former drummer with Charlotte rock band Shadowflag, is looking for a new band.  Check out some of his intense, precise drumming skills at http://www.myspace.com/shadowflag.  Influences include Neal Peart (Rush), Scott Rockenfield (Queensryche) & more.


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.

Please support the following businesses and friends who kindly
help keep this newsletter afloat.

I Sincerely Thank You All <3


http://www.charlottepopfest.com

The 2nd annual Charlotte Pop Fest will take place September 24-26, 2009 in Dana Auditorium at Queens University of Charlotte.  Artists Performing:  The Posies, Roger Joseph Manning Jr., The Spongetones, Pat DiNizio, Jill Sobule, Mike Viola, Myracle Brah, The Shazam, Gladhands, Starbelly, Cliff Hillis, The Singles, The Jellybricks, Linus of Hollywood, Transmission Fields, Chris McKay & The Critical Darlings, The Stellas, Mike Dees, Barry Holdship, Analog Daze, gogoPilot, Reeve Coobs, stratocruiser, The Vinyl Strangers, James Deem, Chris English & The North Americans, Ed James, Crisis, Josh Burch, Tony Low, Cool King Chris, Leisure McCorkle, Scott’s Garage, The Stars Explode AND JUST ADDED: Glen Burtnik and Bleu!
Proceeds from Charlotte Pop Fest will benefit The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason & Science
Special Advance Sale Ticket Packages and special prices now available through http://www.charlottepopfest.com/tickets.aspx?id=51.

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Great_lakes_songs A longtime regional favorite, the sixth annual Great Lakes Songwriting Contest is open to all songwriters this year. Mail-in deadline is Sept. 1; deadline for on-line submissions through Sonicbids.com is Sept. 15. And this year, all entrants will receive a free on-line course from SongU.com just for entering. Sponsored by Elderly Instruments, Broadjam.com, SongU.com, and Indie-Music.com. Go to http://www.GreatLakesSongs.com for details.


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

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08/27 - ^Ellis Paul - The Evening Muse
08/28-29 - ^Drive By Truckers - The Visulite Theatre
08/28 - ^The Rescues & AM - The Evening Muse
08/29 - Verlon Thompson - Rodman-Oak Grove Community Center - Chester, SC - http://rodmansc.org/CommunityCenter.htm
08/29 - Bobby Blue Bland - CPCC Halton Theater
08/30 - Motley Crue - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
09/04 - Ozric Tentacles - The Visulite Theatre
09/04 - Little Anthony & The Imperials - Ovens Auditorium
09/05 - The Blue Rags (Original Lineup) - The Grey Eagle - Asheville, NC
09/06 - Heart w/Tonic - Uptown Amphitheatre
09/08 - The Cult - Amos' Southend
09/11 - ^Simplified - The Visulite Theatre
09/11-12 - Brews, Blues & BBQ w/Contagious Blues Band & More TBA - Uptown Charlotte
09/12-13 - Rockstock 09 w/The Romantics, Paula Cole, Paul Young, T-Rex, Slade, Lifehouse & More - Heritage Park Amphitheater - Simpsonville, SC
09/12 - ^Son Volt - The Visulite Theatre
09/12 - ^Tosco Music Party - Halton Theatre - Tickets on sale NOW -Performers include: Anne McCue, Audrey Auld, Ben Carroll, Charlotte Parrott, David Mead, Del Rey, Detour, Dustin Edge, Farewell Drifters, Gypsy 3, justincase, Katherine Fritsch, Lucy Wainwright Roche, Lynhurst, Mama Said, Mark Kano, Not Waving But Drowning, porterdavis, Sea of Cortez, The Griggs and Transmission Fields
09/13 - J.J. Grey & Mofro w/The Derek Trucks Band - Belk Theatre
09/15 - James McMurtry - The Visulite Theatre
09/18 - Charlie Robison - The Visulite Theatre
09/18 - The Indigo Girls - Charlotte Fillmore
09/19 - Medeski, Martin & Wood - The Neighborhood Theatre
09/21 - Yo La Tengo - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC
09/22 - ^Jolie Holland - The Double Door
09/24 - Ten out of Tenn - The Visulite Theatre
09/24-27 - Festival in the Park
09/24-26 - Charlotte PopFest w/The Posies, Jill Sobule, Pat DiNizio, The Spongetones, The Stellas, Transmission Fields, gogoPilot, Leisure McCorkle, Josh Burch, James Deem, Chris McKay & The Critical Darlings & More - Dana Auditorium at Queens - Special Advance Sale Ticket Packages and special prices now available through http://www.charlottepopfest.com/tickets.aspx?id=51.
09/25 - Marty Stuart and the Fabulous Superlatives - The Neighborhood Theatre
09/26 - Railroad Earth - The Neighborhood Theatre
09/28 - Dr. Dog w/Those Darlins - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC
09/29 - Rob Thomas w/Carolina Liar and One Republic - Uptown Amphitheatre
09/30 - Richard Buckner - The Evening Muse
09/30 - Alice Cooper - Durham Performing Arts Center - Durham, NC
09/30 - ^RaRa Riot - Cat's Cradle - Carrboro, NC
10/01 - blink 182 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
10/02 - Colin Hay (Men At Work) - The Neighborhood Theatre
10/03 - Psychedelic Furs w/Happy Mondays - Amos' Southend
10/03 - ^U2 - Carter Finley Stadium - Raleigh, NC
10/03-04 - Widespread Panic w/The Allman Brothers - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
10/08 - The Dodos w/ The Ruby Suns and Megafaun - The Grey Eagle - Asheville, NC
10/08 - Robin Trower - Amos' Southend
10/09 - Blitzen Trapper & Wye Oak - Cat's Cradle - Carrboro, NC
10/09 - Matt Walsh - The Double Door
10/09 - ^Citizen Cope - The Neighborhood Theatre
10/09 - Andrew Bird + St. Vincent - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC
10/09 - ^Will Hoge w/Roman Candle- The Visulite Theatre
10/10 - Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers - Knight Theater
10/11 - War - The Neighborhood Theatre
10/13 - Insane Clown Posse - Amos' Southend
10/13 - Bonnie Raitt - Thomas Wolfe Auditorium - Asheville, NC
10/14 - The Gourds - The Visulite Theatre
10/15 - Carolina Chocolate Drops - McGlohon Theatre
10/15 - California Guitar Trio - The Evening Muse
10/15 - David Bazan w/Say Hi - Cat’s Cradle - Chapel Hill, NC
10/15 - ^Richard Thompson & Loudon Wainwright III - Carolina Theatre - Greensboro, NC
10/16 - ^Dan Auerbach + Justin Townes Earle & Jessica Lea Mayfield - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC
10/16 - Chris Smither - Stage Door
10/18 - Built to Spill - Cat's Cradle - Carrboro, NC
10/18 - Metallica - TWC Arena
10/19 - Marianne Faithful - Knight Theater
10/19 - SYTYCD - TWC Arena
10/20 - Queensryche - The Fillmore
10/20 - Susan Cowsill - The Evening Muse
10/23 - Delbert McClinton - The Neighborhood Theatre
10/24 - ^Mike Doughty - The Evening Muse
10/28 - Joe Bonamassa - Ovens Auditorium
10/28 - ^Guster - The Neighborhood Theatre
10/31 - ^Willy Porter - The Evening Muse
11/01 - ^Leonard Cohen - Thomas Wolfe Auditorium - Asheville, NC
11/03 - ^Bruce Springsteen & The E. Street Band - TW Cable Arena
11/03 - ^Ingrid Michaelson - The Grey Eagle - Asheville, NC
11/05 - ^Angie Aparo - The Visulite Theatre
11/05 - ^Captured! By Robots - The Milestone Club
11/06 - Al Stewart - The Sylvia Theater
11/07 - MUTEMATH - Amos' Southend
11/07 - ^Gerald Albright with Special Guest Rick Braun - CPCC Halton Theater
11/14 - Lotus w/Big Gigantic - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC
11/14 - Shawn Mullins - The Sylvia Theater
11/16 - Dan Auerbach w/Justin Townes Earle & Jessica Lea Mayfield - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC
11/17 - Lucero w/Cedric Burnside & Lightnin' Malcolm and The City Champs - The Visulite Theatre
11/17 - ^Lyle Lovett and his Big Band - Belk Theater
11/19 - Robbie Fulks - The Evening Muse
11/21 - ^The Subdudes - The Visulite Theatre
11/21 - Doc Watson with Richard Watson & Jack Lawrence - The Neighborhood Theatre
11/22 - Roger Daltrey - The Fillmore
12/31 - ^Simplified - The Visulite Theatre


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