CHARLOTTE EVENTS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
December 15, 2010 - December 22, 2010
"Dance like no one is watching,
Love like you'll never be hurt,
Sing like no one is listening,
Live like it's heaven on earth."
~ William Purkey ~
(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
What's New | Looking Ahead | Thank You | Links
**Acoustic Whiskey Sessions Open Mic w/Jimmy Brown & David Vallier
The Gin Mill
8pm
http://www.ginmillcharlotte.com
**Simplified
Ballantyne Village-Village Bistro
9pm
http://simplifiedmusic.com
**Jared Allan
Kickstands
8pm
http://www.jaredallan.com
**Fernandina & Screen Door Porch (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**Opposite Life & World History (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**Greg Lilley & Co. w/ Kerry Brooks
Sin City (NoDa)
8:30pm-11:30pm
http://www.yelp.com/biz/sin-city-charlotte
**Clay Ross
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com
**Scoot Pittman
Black Bear Saloon
9pm
http://www.reverbnation.com/scootpittman
**Jazz Night at The Mill hosted by Ocie Davis, Troy Conn, Stephen Gordon, and Ahslin Parker
The Mill at Boudreaux's
3306A N. Davidson St.
8:30pm - 11pm
Full service bar, food menu & half price bottles of wine
http://www.ociedavis.com * http://www.thejazzarts.org
**Everymen, Secret Hospital, The Royal Tinfoil
Snug Harbor
9pm
http://www.snugrock.com
Thursday December 16 - Happy Birthday Rhonda Morgan!
**Leslie (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
**Clay Cook VS. Levi Lowrey (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**Sarah Peacock & Jessi Lynn (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**1st Annual ARM GALLERY Christmas PARTY with Paleface & H.L. Ruth
The ARM Gallery
21 Union Street S. Suite 200 (2nd Floor)
7pm-11pm - No Cover
Concord, NC
**Simplified (Acoustic)
Ri Ra Irish Pub
http://simplifiedmusic.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
**Songwriters in the Round w/Adam Whiting, Haley Dreis, Rob McHale & Karla Causey
Summit Coffee
8pm-11pm
http://www.summitcoffee.com
Friday December 17- Happy Birthday Jeffrey Morgart, Cat Babbie, Kevin Marshall and Barbara Fitzgerald!
**Lefty Williams (in memory of Stuart Sloan)
The Double Door Inn
10pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com
**Natalie Royal & Solo Flight (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**Brandon Kirkley & the Firecrackers & Plainclothes Tracy (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**MaxxMusic & Landshark Entertainment Present: Acoustic Syndicate
The Visulite Theatre
9:45pm
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com
**Simplified (Acoustic)
Lucky Lou's
10pm
5124 Park Rd.
http://www.fairviewgrill.com * http://www.simplifiedmusic.com
**The Loudermilks (Alan & Chad Edwards, Brent Dunn, Mike Kenerley, David Sleigh) w/Veda Woolf
Snug Harbor
http://www.snugrock.com
**Grown Up Avenger Stuff CD Release Party w/Zoe Vette And The Revolvers, The Spiveys, Chow Tiger and a featured opening showcase performance by Dope Nose
Amos' Southend
You could also win an iPod Touch, there will be Banana pudding from Pinky's Westside Grill and gourmet cupcakes from Divine Cupcakes and Yogurt Cafe
http://www.amossouthend.com
**Billy Jones and Mason Bissett
The Wine Cellar
Cornelius, NC
**Alan Barrington
The Blue Finn Grill
7pm
Spartanburg, SC
http://www.alanbarrington.com
**Greg Lilley
Angry Ale’s
5:30pm - 8:30pm
http://www.angryales.com
**Lenny Federal Band (Every Friday)
The Comet Grill
9:30pm
http://www.cometgrillcharlotte.com * http://www.myspace.com/lennyfederal
**Cullis Entertainment Presents: The Triumphant Return of The Legendary Drifters
The Sylvia Theater
9pm
York, SC
http://www.sylviatheater.com
**Mike Strauss Band with Reeve Coobs, Hope Nicholls, Clifton Castelloe, Rick Spreitzer and More!
The Comet Grill
9pm
http://www.cometgrillcharlotte.com
**Jennifer Daniels Christmas Show w/Ben Wakeman (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**Sy Arden & Matt Mackelcan & Glasgow (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**Matrimony Tour Fundraiser w/Luz, Jackal & Dice and Older Brother
The Gin Mill
$5 to help fund their upcoming East Coast Tour
9pm
http://www.facebook.com/theginmill * http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1804934326/matrimony-tour
**Stirling Bridge
Molly MacPherson's Pub
10:00pm-1:00am
http://www.stirlingbridgeband.com
**Cement Stars
Culture Initiative 2 yr Anniversary
Dharma Lounge
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=172821826071648
**Elonzo w/Fernandina
McHales
Rock Hill
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Elonzo/33270512299
**Overmountain Men
The Thirsty Beaver
8pm
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=118948254802010
**Greg Lilley & Co. w/ Brian Reel
Angry Ale’s
10pm-1am
http://www.angryales.com
**The Electric Owls (w/Vance Carlisle on guitar) and Ghost Town Revelry w/special guest DJ's
Snug Harbor
11pm
http://www.snugrock.com
**Simplified (Acoustic)
MJ's Bar & Grille
9:30pm
Mooresville NC
http://www.simplifiedmusic.com
**MaxxMusic & Landshark Entertainment Present: Acoustic Syndicate
The Visulite Theatre
9:45pm
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com
**Bakalao Stars w/UltimaNota
The Neighborhood Theatre
9:30pm
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com
**Jared Allan
Village Bistro
9:30pm
http://www.jaredallan.com
**Down by Five
The Double Door Inn
10pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com
**WNCW-FM 88.7/100.3 FM - Local Color Show
featuring local and regional artists
7pm
http://www.wncw.org
Sunday December 19 - Happy Birthday Tim Noah!
**Bill Noonan & The Barbed Wires w/Country and Western Bill
The Thirtsy Beaver Saloon
4pm
**afto|n| presents ROCK: This Weakness Being Mine, Alex Harris, Chris Henke, Keaton Lange, F all Of Ashes & 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
**MaxxMusic & Landshark Entertainment Present: Travis Avenue w/Planet Christmas Benefit for Crisis Assistance Ministry
The Visulite Theatre
7:30pm
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com
**The Monday Nite 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
Wednesday December 22 - Happy Birthday Woody Mitchell!
**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
**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
Band/Artist/Media News, Features, Announcements and Upcoming Local and Regional Events
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Misc News, Events & Announcements:
***Sadly, the NoDa studio where Joe Kuhlmann records many of the local bands around town was broken into. The thieves they stole a number of items. Please keep your eyes open Pawn Shops, Craigslist, Ebay and whereever else these could be sold: 1. 1965 Hofner Violin Bass w/ original case and strap. 2. 1995 Fender Jazz Bass Black w/ white pickguard Bartolini p/u w/ Aguilar Pre & BADASS II Bridge. 3. 1992 Gibson Nighthawk. Honeyburst electric, looks kinda like a small Les Paul, with Strat pickups. 4. Fender Tele 72 reissue Brown w/ double humbuckers 5. Epiphone Firebird Elec w/ Triple p/u in case 6. Ibanez Talman Semi-Hollow electric dual humbuckers silver 7. Jerry Jones Short Horn 2 Black w/ White Pickguard 3 Lipstick p/u Like Jimmy Page’s 8. Roland JC 120 Head 9. Fender 1973 Champ guitar amp 10. 2 Flat Panel Computer Monitors. More info at:
A benefit show is being planned by Triple S Promotions and MaxxMusic to help Joe get some equipment back. It is tentatively scheduled for January 1, 2011 at The Evening Muse. AND you can also make donations 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
***Robin Rogers featured on NPR - Archived at http://www.npr.org/2010/12/11/131938583/battling-terminal-cancer-robin-rogers-gives-thanks
**The New Shuffle Magazine is out - http://issuu.com/shuffle/docs/shuffle10
**The Saloon NC Music Factory is looking for some LIVE music performers. If interested, post on their FB wall http://www.facebook.com/thesaloonncmf
**Year-End Voting Time - NPR - http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2010/12/01/131519491/musicvote2010?sc=nl&cc=asc-20101201 and WNCW - http://www.wncw.org/Top100Contest.html
**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:
***Charlotte Music Awards - Review & Photos by Monty Chandler - http://www.examiner.com/music-in-charlotte/charlotte-music-awards-4th-annual-red-carpet-event-recognizing-excellence
**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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12/25 - 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
12/25 - An Evening w/Benji Hughes - Snug Harbor
12/26 - An Evening w/Muscadine - Snug Harbor
12/27 - Shake it Like a Caveman - The Handlebar (Greenville, SC)
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 - Simiplified 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
01/12 - 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 - Richie Havens - McGlohon Theatre - Canceled
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
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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