CHARLOTTE EVENTS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
December 22, 2010 - December 29, 2010
"The earth has grown old with its burden of care But at Christmas it always is young,
The heart of the jewel burns lustrous and fair And its soul full of music breaks the air, When the song of angels is sung."
~ Phillips Brooks (1835-93), American Episcopal bishop, wrote 'O Little Town of Bethlehem'..~
(Be sure to read/scroll to the end of the newsletter for special announcements and band news.)
Don't forget friends, fans and subscribers, donations and support of this newsletter would be so greatly appreciated, and becoming a necessity. (Any amount of PayPal contributions can be made to charlottemusicfan@att.net).
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
What's New | Looking Ahead | Thank You | Links
Wednesday December 22 - Happy Birthday Woody Mitchell!
**Greg Lilley & Co. w/ Kerry Brooks
Sin City (NoDa)
9pm-12am
http://www.yelp.com/biz/sin-city-charlotte
**2nd annual Christmas Jam featuring JD & Friends, Hipshack & *Special Guests*
Philosopher's Stone Tavern
10:30pm-2am
**NO COVER but we will be collecting canned goods for the uptown shelter so please be generous!**
**37th Anniversary & Carolina Live Music Society's Christmas Party featuring: Dead End Parking, Members of Actual Proof, The New Familiars, Jared Allan & Co., Duende Mountain Duo & More
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com
**Shovels & Rope (Cary Ann Hearst & Michael Trent) w/Elonzo and One Another
Snug Harbor
9pm
http://www.snugrock.com
**Scoot Pittman
The Saloon at NC Music Factory
8pm
http://www.scootmusic.com
**Acoustic Whiskey Sessions Open Mic w/Jimmy Brown & David Vallier
The Gin Mill
8pm
http://www.ginmillcharlotte.com
**Jared Allan
Kickstands
8pm
http://www.jaredallan.com
**Alexis Worthington & Alexa Woodward (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**Heather Luttrell & Marshall Ruffin (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
Thursday December 23 - Happy Birthday Chris McComb!
**Leslie (Final December Thursday Residency)
The Double Door Inn
Ladies Night - no cover for Ladies
http://www.doubledoorinn.com * http://www.charlestonscene.com/news/2010/dec/01/community-comes-to-the-aide-of-leslie-after
**Temperance League & Last Year's Men
9pm
The Thirsty Beaver
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=118948254802010
**Lucky Five w/ Tyler Brown Band & Lyra Shines
Amos' Southend
http://www.amossouthend.com
**Greg Lilley
Pelican’s Patio
7pm-10pm
http://www.pelicanspatio.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
http://www.myspace.com/bigoctave
Friday December 24 - Christmas Eve
**Lenny Federal Band (Every Friday)
The Comet Grill
9:30pm
http://www.cometgrillcharlotte.com * http://www.myspace.com/lennyfederal
Saturday December 25 - Merry Christmas!
**Jon Lindsay presents Plaza Midwood Christmas Party featuring: Miles Swartz, Jay Garrigan, Stephen Warwick, Jason Michel (of Super Ape), Kevin Keck, Jon Lindsay, Matt Faircloth (of The Houston Brothers), The Honeyslides, The Catch Fire, Jason Herring, Grant Funderburk, Jeremy Shane and More! -
Petra's Piano Bar
8pm-2am
http://www.petraspianobar.com * http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=143782775672286 * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/rockin_around_the_christmas_tree_with_jon_lindsay/Content?oid=1135659
**An evening with Benji Hughes
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 December 26 - Happy Birthday Joe Kuhlmann!
**An Evening with Muscadine and friends
Snug Harbor
9pm
http://www.snugrock.com
**Contagious On the Air
Smokin' Bluz with Rick Ballew 99.7 The Fox
10:30pm
**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
**The Monday Night All-Stars
The Double Door Inn
10pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com
**Jared Allan
Cedar Street Tavern
8pm
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)
Lucky Lou's Tavern
9:30pm - 1am
5124 Park Rd.
http://www.fairviewgrill.com
**Red Rocking Chair (every Tues)
The Comet Grill
http://www.cometgrillcharlotte.com
**The Connells & Blue Dogs
The Neighborhood Theatre
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com
**Acoustic Whiskey Sessions Open Mic w/Jimmy Brown & David Vallier
The Gin Mill
8pm
http://www.ginmillcharlotte.com
**Hardcore Lounge w/The Situationals
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com
**Harvard, Grids, Brain F, Blossoms
Snug Harbor
9pm
http://www.snugrock.com
Band/Artist/Media News, Features, Announcements and Upcoming Local and Regional Events
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Misc News, Events & Announcements:
***A Benefit hosted by Triple S Booking & Promotions and MaxxMusic will be held at The Evening Muse to help raise funds to replace the stolen instruments and equipment. So far, confirmed acts are: Grown Up Avenger Stuff, Justin Tosco, John Tosco, Phil Carias and Shana Blake, Reeve and Mike Strauss, Brandon Kirkley and the Firecrackers, Transmission Fields (or Lee Neitzel solo), Matrimony and a Poprocket Reunion - January 1, 2011. Donations are still being accepted at http://www.giveforward.com/36thstreetstudios.
***"Off the Record" A new monthly songwriter showcase at the Evening Muse. Creative Loafing music editor Jeff Hahne interviews bands between songs to find out more about the band and its music. Part "Storytellers," part concert, part fireside chat... all good. - First one Thursday Jan. 6th w/Eric-Scott Guthrie and Holy Ghost Tent Revival. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Off-the-Record/161319437243959
**The Evening Muse Gallery Artist of the month - December 2010 Art at The Evening Muse presents the work of Etta Lea: - http://www.eveningmuse.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
Recent Reviews, Photos, Interviews, TV & Press:
**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.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THIS NEWSLETTER,
AS WELL AS YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE ARTISTS AND VENUES INCLUDED (OR MAYBE NOT INCLUDED)
I WISH YOU ALL A VERY BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY SEASON AND
LET'S MAKE THE NEW YEAR THE BEST EVER FOR LIVE MUSIC IN CHARLOTTE!
***Looking Ahead: (new additions or updates)
(^=Potential sell out - recommend getting advance tickets)
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12/27 - Shake it Like a Caveman - The Handlebar (Greenville, SC)
12/31 - The Belmont Playboys, Aqualads, Bums Lie - Snug Harbor
12/31 - The Spongetones - The Double Door
12/31 - Lenny Federal Band - The Comet Grill
12/31 - The Emotron, Hectagons, Weekenders, Little Bull Lee - The Milestone Club
12/31 - Tosco Variety Show featuring Billy Jonas, Abe Reid, Bryan Swaringen, Desmond Myers, Hardin Minor, Members of Carolina Voices, Men In Black, Rudy Currence, Scott Francis, Steve Brogan, Steve Langley & more - Spirit Square
12/31 - Simplified w/Rayon Belchere, Just Add Water, Chad York, Ricky Clinton, and Will Newhouse - Amos' Southend
12/31 - ^Unknown Hinson - The Visulite Theatre
12/30-31 - ^The Avett Brothers - Asheville Civic Center (Asheville, NC) (12/31 SOLD OUT)
12/31 - An Evening with Keller Williams - The Neighborhood Theatre
01/08 - Lauryn Hill - Amos' Southend
01/12 - Patty Larkin - The Evening Muse
01/13 - Little Feat - The Neighborhood Theatre
01/13 - ^The Ghost of a Sabertooth Tiger (Sean Lennon & Charlotte Kemp Muhl) - The Evening Muse (few, if any, tickets remain)
01/14 - The Walkmen - The Grey Eagle (Asheville, NC)
01/16 - Jesse Malin - King's Barcade - (Raleigh, NC)
01/21 - Fred Eaglesmith - The Evening Muse
01/22 - Lost in the Trees - Snug Harbor
01/22 - Lucy Kaplansky - The Evening Muse
01/28 - Alejandro Escovedo & The Sensitive Boys - The Neighborhood Theatre
01/29 - Gaelic Storm - The Neighborhood Theatre
01/29 - ^The Tosco Music Party featuring: Ellis Paul, Mark Kroos, The Cloers, John Gurske, Bar None, Miss Tess & The Bon Ton Parade, Now You See Them, Rachel Platten & more - Halton Theater at CPCC
02/03 - Robin Trower - Fillmore Charlotte
02/05 - Dark Star Orchestra - The Neighborhood Theatre
02/05 - California Guitar Trio - The Evening Muse
02/05 - Cadillac Sky - The Grey Eagle
02/05 - Joshua Radin - The Handlebar - Greenville, SC
02/05 - Jimmy Eat World w/David Bazan and Band - Amos' Southend
02/07 - Robert Plant (w/Buddy Miller) North Mississippi Allstars - Ovens Auditorium
02/08 - Dr. Dog - The Orange Peel (Asheville, NC)
02/10 - Dan Bern - The Evening Muse
02/15 - Flogging Molly - The Fillmore Charlotte
02/17 - Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile (of Nickel Creek) - The Neighborhood Theatre
02/24 - Old 97's w/Those Darlins - The Orange Peel (Asheville, NC)
02/24 - That One Guy - The Neighborhood Theatre
02/25 - Bob Newhart - Peace Center Concert Hall (Greenville, SC)
02/26 - David Wilcox - McGlohon Theatre
02/26 - Loretta Lynn - Ovens Auditorium
02/28 - 311 - The Orange Peel (Asheville, NC)
03/03 - Greg Brown - The Handlebar (Greenville, SC)
03/12 - Rehab - Amos' Southend
03/12 - Colin Hay - McGlohon Theater
03/15 - Leo Kottke - McGlohon Theatre
03/17 - James McMurtry - The Grey Eagle
03/22 - Rodney Crowell Chinaberry Sidewalks Tour - The Visulite Theatre
04/14 - Old 97's - The Visulite Theatre
04/21 - Branford Marsalis - UNC Chapel Hill Memorial Hall (Chapel Hill)
07/08 - Taylor Swift - Venue TBD
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