CHARLOTTE EVENTS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
September 29, 2010 - October 6, 2010
" Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet."
— Bob Marley
(Be sure to read/scroll to the end of the newsletter for special announcements and band news.)
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See you at a show!
**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 September 29 - Happy Birthday Deanna Lynn Campbell!
**Jeff Williams & Andy Zipf & The Hazlegroves (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**Shpongle w/Midnight Ace w/Caleb ESP, DJ Bowie & Agobi Project
The Neighborhood Theatre
10pm
http://www.theneighborhoodtheatre.com
**Mac Leaphart & My Ragged Company
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com
**Scoot Pittman
Fifty-1
9:30pm
http://www.scootmusic.com
**James Gregory
The Sylvia Theater
9pm
http://www.sylviatheater.com
**The Quick & Easy Boys
Snug Harbor
10pm
http://www.snugrock.com
**MetLive: Music on the Greenway Concert Series w/Justin Tosco (of justincase) & Jason Atkins
The Metropolitan
1100 Metropolitan Avenue at Kings Drive
6pm-9pm - No Cover (VIP tickets sold) - Complimentary Parking - Lawn Chairs & Blankets welcome
http://www.metropolitanclt.com
**Jared Allan
Wine Vault
7pm-11pm
http://www.jaredallan.com
**Simplified (Acoustic)
Wet Willie's
900 Seaboard Street
8pm
http://www.simplifiedmusic.com
**BASS CHURCH featuring: Mindelixir, Kris Krause & more!
The Neighborhood Theatre
9pm
http://www.theneighborhoodtheatre.com
**Michael Orlando w/Tim Helfrich (drums), Phil Skipper (bass), Billy Jones (guitar) (8-9:30pm) and Mason Bissett, Tim Helfrich and Billy Jones (9:30pm-11pm)
Summit Coffee
Davidson, NC
http://www.summitcoffee.com
**MaxxMusic Presents: April Verch (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com
**Michelle Malone(late show)
The Evening Muse
9:45pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**Surrounded By Spaniards Show
Tommy's Pub
2007 Central Ave
**Contagious Blues Band
Main Street Live
6:30pm
Rock Hill, SC
http://www.contagiousblues.com
**Big Octave (featuring John Alexander, Ron Brendle, and Chris Garges (every Thurs.)
Blue Restaurant And Bar (at the corner of 5th and College)
8pm-11pm
**Girl in a Coma w/Cattletruck
Tremont Music Hall
http://www.girlinacoma.com/triobc/giac/giac.html * http://www.reverbnation.com/cattletruck
**Damon Fowler
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com
**Electric Six w/The Constellations and Lamb Handler
The Milestone Club
http://www.themilestoneclub.com
Friday October 1 - Happy 25th Birthday Austin Hill!
**Beards BeCAUSE Clean Shaven Benefit Party w/Leadville Social Club & JT & The Dragpipes
Dilworth Neighborhood Grill
8pm
911 E. Morehead Street
$10 donation
http://www.BeardsBeCAUSE.com * http://www.facebook.com/pages/Leadville-Social-CLub/109105419117051
**Thistledown Tinkers CD Release
The Blue Vine
9:30pm-11:30pm
Salisbury, NC
No Cover
http://www.thistledowntinkers.com
**The New Familiars
The Taproom Rock on the Dock
8pm
Spartanburg, SC
http://www.myspace.com/thenewfamiliars
**Actual Proof & Incognito Mosquito Members
Salvador Deli
10pm
**Jared Allan (Trio)
Iconz (Gastonia)
9pm
Lowell, NC
http://www.jaredallan.com
**MaxxMusic & Landshark Entertainment Present: Mary Chapin Carpenter w/Garrison Starr
Knight Theater
http://www.blumenthalcenter.org/default.asp?blumenthal=135&urlkeyword=theater_detail&objId=83
**MaxxMusic & Landshark Entertainment Present: Tropic Culture
The Visulite Theatre
9pm
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com
**Gallery Crawl - Mark Kroos 7pm* Rebecca Loebe& Raina Rose 8pm* The Fustics 9pm* The Kicks 10pm*
No Cover but please be sure to tip performers & buy merch if you like what you hear!
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com
**Illicitizen & Yadkin River Theory (late show)
The Evening Muse
11pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**Yard Dogs Road Show
The Neighborhood Theatre
9:30pm
http://www.theneighborhoodtheatre.com
**Papadosio
The Double Door Inn
10pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com
**Dead Confederate, Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band
Snug Harbor
10pm
http://www.snugrock.com
**Lenny Federal Band (Every Friday)
The Comet Grill
9:30pm
http://www.cometgrillcharlotte.com * http://www.myspace.com/lennyfederal
**MaxxMusic Presents: Kim Richey w/Mando Saenz (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://kimrichey.com * http://mandosaenz.com/
**EP3 w/Stamper
The Mill
10pm
http://www.reverbnation.com/stamper
**Rick Spreitzer
The Bird's Nest
4pm
AND
Summit Coffee
5:30pm -7pm
128 South Main Street
Davidson, NC
http://www.rickspreitzer.com
**Plaza Family Band
The Mint Museum
1pm-3pm
http://plazafamilyband.squarespace.com/
**Trip Rogers Band
Molly MacPherson's
9:00-12midnight
http://www.triprogers.com
**Joe Rathbone (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**Save Davidson Library Music Marathon featuring: Rusty Knox, Rick Spreitzer, Fountain Penn, Cynergy, Billy Jones and the Pocket & More!
Summit Coffee
1pm-11pm
Davidson, NC
http://www.savedavidsonlibrary.org/
**The Festival for Hope and Housing
Ride, Stride and Taste of Home
Davidson Village Green
10:30am - 2pm
Davidson, NC
http://www.davidsonhousing.org/whatsnew.html
**MaxxMusic & Landshark Entertainment Present: Books With The Black Heart Procession
The Visulite Theatre
9:30pm
http://www.visulite.com
**Josh Daniel w/Mary Fagan
Thurston's (Park Towne Village)
10pm-1am
http://www.thurstonsbar.com
**Swift Robinson w/Fusebox Poets
The Double Door Inn
10pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com
**Weekenders, Embarrassing Fruits, We Shout Goodnight
Snug Harbor
10pm
http://www.snugrock.com
**12th Annual Art in the Shop featuring: Centerpiece Jazz Quartet, Tony Eltora, Jared Allan, J Patrick and a musicians showcase.
The Shop Stage
10am-5pm
Taylorsville, NC
http://www.artintheshop.net
**Jake Haldenwang
The Fat Parrot
9:30pm
5416 Mount Holly Huntersville Rd.
http://www.myspace.com/JakeHaldenwang
**WNCW-FM 88.7/100.3 FM - Local Color Show
featuring local and regional artists
7pm
http://www.wncw.org
**Leadville Social Club w/Austin's Charlie Fay
The Thirsty Beaver Saloon
5pm
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Leadville-Social-CLub/109105419117051
**Mary Fagan w/Cito & Shorty
The Philosopher's Stone
4pm-8pm
http://www.philosophersstonetavern.com
**afto|n| presents HIP HOP: Blade Hasselhoff, Lil Dirty, Prep Boy Swizz, MickY A, CHRIS M, The Disciple, aye boogie, Mezonic, Shiest Boogey, BLACK aka SUPA_NOVA, alejandro, Deuce Rell, CHOCOLATE4THESOUL
& more!
The Evening Muse
7pm
http://www.eveningmuse.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
**Find Your Muse Open Mic
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.myspace.com/findyourmuse
**The Monday Nite All-Stars
The Double Door Inn
10pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com
**The Avett Brothers In-Store Performance SOLD OUT
Manifest Discs
7pm-9pm
http://www.theavettbrothers.com
**Bill Hanna Jazz Jam
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com
**Fair Play featuring Bobby Donaldson (guitar), Donnie Marshall (drums), Tuf (bass)
Fairview Grille
9:30pm - 1am
5124 Park Rd.
http://www.fairviewgrill.com
**Red Rocking Chair (every Tues)
The Comet Grill
http://www.cometgrillcharlotte.com
Wednesday October 6 - Happy Birthday Scott Shupe & Willem Hartong!
**Jared Allan featuring Tony Eltora on guitar and mandolin and John Mouser on drums
Village Bistro - Mix @ Six
6pm – 9pm
14815 John J. Delaney Dr.
http://www.jaredallan.com
**Tosco House Party Open Mic (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**Frontier Ruckus w/Tokyo Rosenthal (late show)
The Evening Muse
10pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**The Lesser Pauls (CD Release), Laura Stevenson & the Cans, Reverend Deadeye
Snug Harbor
8pm
http://www.snugrock.com
**Robbie Hazen & The Riot
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com
Band/Artist/Media News, Features, Announcements and Upcoming Local and Regional Events
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*** = New Additions This Week
Misc News, Events & Announcements:
***We were very saddened to hear the news about Rodi's Owner & Passionate Music Fan Traci Smith leaving us way too soon. You knew it was going to be great show at Rodi when you saw Traci walking around with her video camera capturing some very special moments. Rest in Peace Traci. http://www.rodiworld.com
***Music at the Depot: Fall Acoustic Series - The Gaston County Museum of Art & History will present Music at the Depot: Fall Acoustic Series at its newly renovated train Depot located on 205 West Main Street in Dallas. The series will take place October and November on the second Friday of each month from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. featuring the following performers: October 8, 2010 – Rebecca Rippy · November 12, 2010 – Gigi Dover & The Big Love. Tickets can be bought in advance for $10 or purchased the day of the show for $13. Purchasing tickets in advance is strongly encouraged since seating is limited. Advance ticket information is available by contacting Jeff Pruett 704.922.7681 x 105 or jeff.pruett@co.gaston.nc.us. The Depot, built in 1903, was originally the Carolina and Northwestern Train Depot located in Dallas on Main Street, a few blocks south of the museum. In addition to music events, The Depot will also host art exhibits, programs, and other museum functions. Gaston County Museum of Art & History, Dallas, North Carolina – 131 West Main Street, Dallas, NC 28034
**Robin & Tony Rogers Need Our Help. The Robin Rogers Medical Fund has been established to accept donations to assist with Robin's medical & living expenses. You can make a donation at any Bank of America branch, or you can donate online using this account number: 0006-5617-0216. For updates on Robin's condition, go to her Facebook page here. http://www.facebook.com/people/Robin-Rogers/1169. There are benefits being held on their behalf as well. Organizers are currently seeking items for a silent auction to be held at Amos' Southend on October 24th at Robin's benefit concert (featuring Jim Brock, Bob Margolin, Part Time Blues Band, WSNB,
the Voodoo Brothers, Sheila Carlisle and SPECIAL GUESTS . Please visit Robin Rogers Benefit Central for more information and details: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=132068270172379&ref=ts to
**Jeff Hahne’s Homebrew Vol. 4. - The Homebrew CD release party will be held on Oct. 15 at the Neighborhood Theatre featuring: 8 p.m. – Bubonik Funk; 8:30 p.m. – Electric Coma; 9 p.m. – Mike Strauss Band; 9:30 p.m. – Matrimony; 10 p.m. – Isaac Spiveys; 10:30 p.m. – Wiggle Wagons; 11 p.m. – Grown Up Avenger Stuff. http://www.clclt.com/music
**The Evening Muse Gallery Artist of the month - October 2010 Art at The Evening Muse presents The Photography of Monty Chandler - http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.montychandler.com
**Post and read reviews about anything and everywhere in Charlotte at Yelp.com - http://www.yelp.com/charlotte-nc
**Essential Charlotte - The People & Places That Make Us Unique - http://www.essentialcharlotte.com
**Listen online to our local and regional bands at Complex Radio - WNCW 88.7FM , "90 Minutes", CharlotteMusician.com, WGWG 88.3FM (Boiling Springs, NC) and WSGE 91.7FM, as well as those weekly specialty programs mentioned above.
***Looking Ahead: (new additions or updates)
(^=Potential sell out - recommend getting advance tickets)
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10/08 - The Legendary Drifters - The Sylvia Theater
10/09 - Richard Marx - McGlohon Theatre
10/11 - ^Built to Spill w/ Revolt Revolt & Temperance League - The Neighborhood Theatre
10/13 - The Fleshtones w/Temperance League - Tremont Music Hall
10/14 - Bob Dylan - UNC Charlotte
10/14 - Sara Bareilles w/Greg Laswell and Holly Conlan - The Neighborhood Theatre
10/15 - Tim O'Brien w/Bryan Sutton - The Grey Eagle
10/15 - Homebrew CD Release Party - The Neighborhood Theatre
10/16 - Portugal, the Man - The Orange Peel (Asheville, NC)
10/16 - ^The Brilliant Inventions Final Show - Eddie's Attic (Decatur, GA)
10/16 - Martin Sexton - The Visulite Theatre
10/16 - Local Natives w/ Ruby Suns & The Union Line - The Grey Eagle (Asheville, NC)
10/17 - ^The Indigo Girls - McGlohon Theatre
10/17 - The Richard Thompson Band - The Orange Peel (Asheville, NC)
10/19 - Matt and Kim - The Orange Peel (Asheville, NC)
10/20 - ^Grace Potter & The Nocturnals - The Visulite Theatre
10/26 - Rocky Votolato - Local 506 (Chapel Hill)
10/26 - Macy Gray - Carolina Theatre (Durham, NC)
10/27 - Frightened Rabbit w/Plants and Animals - The Neighborhood Theatre
10/28 - Lou Christie - Progress Energy Ctr. For The Perf. Arts (Raleigh, NC)
11/02 - ^OK Go - The Orange Peel (Asheville, NC)
11/03 - MGMT - Memorial Auditorium (Raleigh, NC)
11/03 - RaRa Riot - The Orange Peel (Asheville, NC)
11/06 - Music4More - The Double Door Inn
11/06 - ^Shearwater w/Damien Jurado - Local 506 (Chapel Hill, NC)
11/06 - Allen Toussaint w/Nicholas Payton & Joe Krown Trio - Knight Theater
11/06 - Ryan Montbleau Band - The Grey Eagle (Asheville, NC)
11/06 - The Young Ages, Mannish Boys, and the Good Bad and the Ugly- The Sylvia Theater
11/07 - Freelance Whales w/Miniature Tigers - Local 506 (Chapel Hill)
11/09 - Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush - The Neighborhood Theatre
11/11 - Jason Boland & The Stragglers - The Neighborhood Theatre
11/12 - Donna The Buffalo - The Neighborhood Theatre
11/13 - Karl Denson's Tiny Universe - The Orange Peel (Asheville, NC)
11/15 - Iron & Wine - The Orange Peel (Asheville, NC)
11/17 - Michelle Shocked - The Neighborhood Theatre
11/18 - ^Dave Barnes - The Evening Muse
11/20 - Sam Bush - The Neighborhood Theatre
11/23 - Donavon Frankenreiter - The Orange Peel (Asheville, NC)
11/26 - David Wilcox - The Grey Eagle (Asheville, NC)
11/28 - Cyndi Lauper - The Orange Peel (Asheville, NC) SOLD OUT
11/28 - David Lamotte - The Grey Eagle (Asheville, NC)
11/29 - Minus The Bear w/The Whigs & Dead Confederate - The Orange Peel (Asheville, NC)
12/02 - Delta Spirit - The Grey Eagle (Asheville, NC)
12/02 - Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Time Warner Cable Arena
12/03 - Bonnie Prince Billy - The Neighborhood Theatre
12/03 - The Blind Boys Of Alabama - Wingate University (Wingate)
12/10 - Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion - The Sylvia Theater - York, SC
12/10 - Carolina Chocolate Drops - The Neighborhood Theatre
12/11 - Doc Watson w/Jack Lawrence & Richard Watson - The Neighborhood Theatre
02/22 - That One Guy - The Grey Eagle (Asheville, NC)
02/25 - Bob Newhart - Peace Center Concert Hall (Greenville, SC)
03/12 - Colin Hay - McGlohon Theatre
04/21 - Branford Marsalis UNC Chapel Hill Memorial Hall (Chapel Hill)
"Like a lighthouse beacon...the events calendar shows the way! I was lost but now I have direction! <chuckle> Thx Laurie for all that you do!"
Rufus Smith
Music Fan, Supporter, House Concert Host, Promoter and Friend to MANY.
Thanks Rufus!
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