CHARLOTTE EVENTS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
September 8, 2010 - September 15, 2010
"Sounds like the blues are composed of feeling, finesse, and fear."
~ Billy Gibbons ~
(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!
(click on the day of the week to jump to that day)
WED | THU | FRI | SAT | SUN | MON | TUE | WED
Wednesday September 8 - Happy Birthday Kevin Cyrus!
**Scoot Pittman Duo
Fifty-1
9:30pm
Pineville, NC
http://www.scootmusic.com
**Simplified (Clee & Sheridan Acoustic)
Ballantyne Village-Village Bistro
9:30pm
http://www.simplifiedmusic.com
**Jared Allan w/Tony Eltora
RiRa Irish Pub
9:30pm
http://www.jaredallan.com
**Cattletruck & Hellbound Glory (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**The Moons & Yellow Light Maybe (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**O’Brother w/ Mon Frere, Richard Parker
Snug Harbor
http://www.snugrock.com
**Born Under Punches
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com
**American Aquarium, Elonzo, Ponderosa & Pullman Strike
The Money
8pm
Rock Hill, SC
http://www.myspace.com/themoneyrh
**Cavo w/American Bang, Shaman’s Harvest and Atom Smash
Amos' Southend
http://www.amossouthend.com
**Kevin Brawley
The Deck
Thursday September 9 - Happy Birthday Jack Kelly, John Dimier & Camille Carter!
**Mike Strauss Band
US National Whitewater Center
7pm-10pm
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway
http://usnwc.org/riverjam/ * http://www.mikestrauss.net
**Simplified (Acoustic w/Clee & Sheridan)
The Icehouse
2100 South Blvd.
9pm
http://www.simplifiedmusic.com
**Jared Allan
Bad Dog Burgers & Brews (UNCC)
10pm
http://www.jaredallan.com
**Gareth Asher & Michael Tolcher (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**The Pixies
Ovens Auditorium
**The Houstons, Sin Ropas, Father Murphy
The Milestone Club
9pm
http://www.themilestoneclub.com
**Leaving Araby (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**Stephanie'sID w/Jar-E
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com
**Kevin Brawley
The Pub at Gateway
**MetLive: Music on the Greenway Concert Series w/Donna Duncan Band
The Metropolitan
1100 Metropolitan Avenue at Kings Drive
6pm-9pm - No Cover
http://www.metropolitanclt.com * http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/09/03/1663514/freestuff.html#ixzz0ykMOBSxr
**Rusty Knox
Summit Coffee
8pm-11pm
Davidson, NC
http://www.summitcoffee.com * http://www.rustyknox.com/
Friday September 10 - Happy Birthday Reeve Coobs!
**The Light Factory presents The Acoustic Connection Series, a unique evening of music and art, featuring Andrea Thorne - Fri. Sept. 10 - 7pm - The Light Factory - 345 N. College. http://www.andreathorne.com * http://www.reverbnation.com/andreathorne * http://www.lightfactory.org
**Mike Strauss
Summit Coffee & Tea
8pm-11pm
Davidson, NC
http://www.summitcoffee.com* http://www.mikestrauss.net
**Rusty Knox
Brickhouse Tavern
9pm-11:30pm
Davidson, NC
http://www.rustyknox.com/
**Time Warner Blues & BBQ Festival w/Michael Wolf & Voodoo Brothers 11:30am; Contagious Blues Band 6pm; Part Time Blues Band 7:30pm; Big Bad Voodoo Daddy 9:30pm
101 South Tryon St,
http://findyourcenter.com/things-to-do/signature-event/1/blues-brews-and-bbq/
**David LaMotte
World Changing 101 Lecture
DiGiorgio Campus Center Theatre
3pm - No Cover
AND
The Edge at Markley’s
DiGiorgio Campus Center
8pm
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC
http://www.davidlamotte.com
**The Alpha Theory
The Money
Rock Hill, SC
http://thealphatheory.com * http://www.myspace.com/themoneyrh
**BoomBox w/special guest Emancipato
The Neighborhood Theatre
9:30pm
http://www.theneighborhoodtheatre.com
**Amy Broome w/Deas Vail
Tremont Music Hall
8pm
http://www.tremontmusichall.com
**Kevin Brawley
The Wine Room in Afton Village
**FUEL Reunion Tour (Original Members) w/ Another Day Falls
Amos' Southend
http://www.amossouthend.com
**Davina & The Vagabonds
The Double Door Inn
10pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com
**Sleepy Sun w/ Kachina
Snug Harbor
9:30pm
http://www.snugrock.com
**Emily Lynch & Maddie Shuler (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**Lucky Five & State of Art & On The Run (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**Greg Lilley & Co. w/ Brenda Lee of Doubting Thomas
Parktowne Village Concert Series
7pm-10pm
http://www.theghazicompany.com/existing_projects/parktowne.html
**Lenny Federal Band (Every Friday)
The Comet Grill
9:30pm
http://www.cometgrillcharlotte.com * http://www.myspace.com/lennyfederal
**Kings Of Leon w/The Black Keys and The Whigs
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
***Tosco Music Party featuring: Cici Jansen, Jeanette Leardi & John Richards, Ocie Davis, justincase, Lee & Sarah Atkinson, Maddie Shuler, Montana Skies, Georgia Middleman, Trees Leave, Duo Allegro, The Flowers Family Band, Caleb Hawley, Craig Carothers, The Speedbumps, Damon Postle, Steve Kaufman and Darden Smith
CPCC Halton Theater
7pm-11pm
http://www.toscomusicparty.org
**Jared Alan
The Deck
2pm-5pm
http://www.jaredallan.com
**Rick Spreitzer
Julia's Coffee & Books
7pm - 9pm
1133 N Wendover Rd
http://www.rickspreitzer.com
**Milkjug Sampler Release w/Case Federal and the Agents, Little District & Summer Night Shade
Salvador Deli
3215 North Davidson Street
8pm
**Time Warner Blues & BBQ Festival w/Lucky Five Band 12:30pm & 2pm; Bobby Messano & New Blues Orchestra 3:30pm; The Blue Dogs 5:30pm; The Honey Island Swamp Band 7:30pm and The BoDeans 9:30pm
101 South Tryon St,
http://findyourcenter.com/things-to-do/signature-event/1/blues-brews-and-bbq/
**Gael Warning
Molly MacPherson's Scottish Pub
9pm-midnight
127 N. Tryon St. (Corner of N. Church & W. 5th Streets)
http://www.macphersonspub.com/Main/LOC_Charlotte.aspx
**Pradigy GT w/ The Alpha Theory & The Isaac Spiveys & Jason Jetplane
The Money
10pm
Rock Hill
http://www.myspace.com/themoneyrh
**MaxxMusic & Landshark Entertainment Present: Griffin House w/Tyler James
The Visulite Theatre
8:45pm
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com
**The second annual Woofstock
Amos' Southend
11am-4pm
http://www.amossouthend.com
**Andre Williams & The Goldstars w/ Trouble Walkers
Snug Harbor
http://www.snugrock.com
**MaxxMusic Presents: Darden Smith w/Dean Fields (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**MaxxMusic Presents: Richard Buckner (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**The Spongetones
The Double Door Inn
10pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com
**Greg Lilley & Co. (w/ Brian Reel)
Parktowne Village Concert Series
7pm-10pm
http://www.theghazicompany.com/existing_projects/parktowne.html
**WNCW-FM 88.7/100.3 FM - Local Color Show
featuring local and regional artists
7pm
http://www.wncw.org
Sunday September 12 - Happy Birthday Chris Cook, Fadel Zeidan and Zach Bowen!
**Stephen Warwick & Secondhand Stories w/ Sharon Van Etten and Marissa Nadler
The Milestone Club
9pm
http://www.themilestoneclub.com
**Dex Romweber Duo & Temperance League
Snug Harbor
http://www.snugrock.com
**First Call Kings Zach Bowen Birthday Celebration
The Tavern on Park
9pm
1600 East Woodlawn Rd.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=137192386324684
**afto|n| presents HIP HOP: Locks The Don, Dae-Lee, Mobb Money Entertainment, benji ramos, SemiAuto, Medic, Cackalack Music, AruNavi, P.O. AKA Mr. Mademan Ent., Yung Envy, Bless'd, Jowee
& more!
The Evening Muse
7pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**Black Bottom Biscuits
Thirsty Beaver Saloon
5pm-9pm
**Greg Lilley
The Prickly Pear (Downtown Historic Mooresville)
6-9pm
Mooresville, NC
http://pricklypear.net
**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
**Revolver presents Electric Mountain Music Club
Snug Harbor
http://www.snugrock.com
**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
**Elf Power w/ Pullman Strike
Snug Harbor
http://www.snugrock.com
**Simplified
The Rusty Rudder
6pm
Cornelius NC
http://www.simplifiedmusic.com
**Jared Allan
Cedar Street Tavern
8pm-11pm
http://www.jaredallan.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
**Scoot Pittman Duo
Fifty-1
9:30pm
Pineville, NC
http://www.scootmusic.com
**Jared Allan
The Deck
6:30pm-9:30pm
http://www.jaredallan.com
**Leadville Social Club
Mac's Speed Shop - S. Blvd
7pm
**MaxxMusic Presents: Ronny Cox w/Jack Williams (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**Tom McBride (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**The Incredible Sandwich
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:
***Robin & Tony Rogers Need Our Help! On August 18, Robin Rogers was admitted to the hospital due to complications with her ongoing battle with liver disease. The Robin Rogers Medical Fund has been established to accept donations. 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 the Double Door Inn on October 24th at Robin's benefit concert. If you have anything that you think may be of intrest to blues fans and or friends please visit http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=132068270172379&ref=ts
***The 1st Annual Charles Hairston Memorial Foundation Benefit and Dvd Release - Sunday, September 26, 2010 8pm - The Double Door Inn - The Charles Hairston Foundation announces the release of the Charles Hairston Memorial DVD at its first annual fundraising benefit to be held at the Double Door Inn on Sunday, Sept 26th, 2010. Carey Sims, The Part Time Blues Band, House on Fire, & The Monday Night All Stars will perform. Make plans to be a part of this remembrance of a wonderful performer and a great friend. A large portion of the proceeds of this event will go to benefit another Charlotte area singer in need, Robin Rogers.
***Jeff Hahne’s Homebrew Vol. 4 to feature (so far): Electric Coma, Illicitizen, The Isaac Spiveys, OverMountain Men, Soulganic, Stella Kidd, Wiggle Wagons, Jeremy Current, Jamie & Steve (of The Spongetones), Ike Turnah, Stephen Warwick. http://www.clclt.com/music
***Michael Reno Harrell's One-Man Show - “My Roots Are Showing” at the Arts Council of York County’s Community Performance Center. The show will debut Saturday, September 18 at 8pm, with additional shows on Friday, September 17 at 8pm and Saturday, September 19 at 3pm. http://www.michaelrenoharrell.com
**Friday, November 6th. The Sylvia Theater, York, SC 9pm - A night of rock and roll The Young Ages, Mannish Boys, and the Good Bad and the Ugly. The Young Ages were one of the most popular Charlotte bands in the 1960s. The Mannish Boys are led by Jake Berger and Les Moore. (Les Moore's debut 1973 album was recently reissued all over the world.) And the Good Bad & the Ugly, led by longtime Spongetone Pat Walters were one of the top bands in NC from 1968 to 1973, and this show is just their second reunion show in 40 years. All three bands also have involvement in a forthcoming book on the NC rock scene of the 1960s, put together by Jake Berger and Daniel Coston. If you were part of the rock scene during that time, or just saw bands in NC during that time, come to the show and talk to us about your experiences. http://www.sylviatheater.com
**The Evening Muse Gallery Artist of the month - September 2010 Art at The Evening Muse presents The Works of Ambrice K Miller - http://www.eveningmuse.com
**10th Annual Blues & Burritos Benefit featuring Bob Margolin w/Pat "Mother Blues" Cohen, Part Time Blues Band, Shelia Carlise and Max Drake (from Arhooly). September 17, 2010. Donations to Mooresville Soup Kitchen & HealthReach Community Clinic. Burritos from Pueblo Grande and Carolina Blonde Beer from Carolina Beer & Beverage. No cover, complimentary beer and burritos. Donations accepted. For more information, visiit http://lakenormanlaw.com/events.htm
**Shuffle Magazine Issue #8 now online and in stands: http://issuu.com/shuffle/docs/shuffle
**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
Recent Reviews, Photos, Interviews, TV & Press:
***The New Familiars on WBTV - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUhZL5lye4o
***Fifth Annual Federal Family Holy Angels Benefit - http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/album.php?aid=203104&id=739854144&ref=mf - http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/album.php?aid=19503&id=100000777244372&ref=mf
***Del McCoury w/The New Familiars - Whitewater Center - http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/album.php?aid=500416&id=790095552&ref=mf
***John Tosco on Charlotte Today - http://www.wcnc.com/charlotte-today/Tosco-Music-Party-102166759.html ***Garrigan opens for The Love Language - The Visulite Theatre - photos by Daniel Coston - http://www.facebook.com/kimricheymusic#!/album.php?aid=21411&id=105733936116599
In The Studio:
***Jason Hausman of Hot Sake putting finishing touches on new album.
Radio:
**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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09/16 - Sea Wolf (solo) w/ Sera Cahoone and Patrick Park - Night Light - (Chapel Hill)
09/17 - Sons of Bill & Apache Relay - The Grey Eagle - (Asheville, NC)
09/18 - Crosby, Stills & Nash - Harrah's Cherokee Casino (Cherokee, NC)
09/19 - Ludo - New Brookland Tavern (Columbia, SC)
09/21 - Jason Mraz - Peace Center - (Greenville, SC)
09/24 - ^Aimee Mann - The Orange Peel - (Asheville, NC)
09/24 - ^Marshall Crenshaw - The Evening Muse
09/24 - ^The Paul Thorn Band - The Neighborhood Theatre
09/28 - The Hold Steady - The Orange Peel (Asheville, NC)
10/01 - Dead Confederate - Snug Harbor
10/02 - ^Kim Richey Band w/Mando Saenz - The Evening Muse
10/05 - Blitzen Trapper - The Orange Peel (Asheville, NC)
10/09 - Richard Marx - McGlohon Theatre
10/11 - ^Built to Spill w/ Revolt Revolt & Temperance League - The Neighborhood Theatre
10/14 - Sara Bareilles w/Greg Laswell and Holly Conlan - The Neighborhood Theatre
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
10/19 - Matt and Kim - The Orange Peel (Asheville, 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 - 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 - Knight Theater
11/06 - Ryan Montbleau Band - The Grey Eagle (Asheville, NC)
11/11 - Jason Boland & The Stragglers - The Neighborhood Theatre
11/12 - Donna The Buffalo - The Neighborhood Theatre
11/28 - Cyndi Lauper - The Orange Peel
11/28 - David Lamotte - The Grey Eagle (Asheville, NC)
12/02 - Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Time Warner Cable Arena
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 (unconfirmed)
03/12 - Colin Hay - McGlohon Theatre
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