CHARLOTTE EVENTS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
April 6, 2011 - April 13, 2011
"Music is a wonderful way of getting in touch with the stillness within."
- Eckhart Tolle
(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
**Jon Wayne & The Pain
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com
**Tosco House Party Open Mic feat. Hans York
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**Hans York
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**Acoustic Whiskey Sessions Open Mic w/Jimmy Brown & David Vallier
The Gin Mill
8pm
**Sleepy Eye Giant, Melissa Burgher
Snug Harbor
9:45pm
Thursday April 7 - Happy Birthday Berkley Aiken!
**Tom McBride
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**MaxxMusic Presents: Futurebirds
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com
**Ladies Night featuring Matthew Mayfield
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.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
**Mike Strauss Band
Pizza Peel
8pm-10pm
http://www.mikestrauss.net
Friday April 8 - Happy Birthday Molly Poe, Mac Foster, Erica Thomsen and David Mechum!
**Patrick Davis
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**Gareth Asher & The Infantry w/Gabrahm Vitek
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**MaxxMusic & Landshark Entertainment Present: Abbey Road LIVE!
The Visulite Theatre
9:30pm
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com
**The Legendary Drifters
The Sylvia Theater
9pm
York, SC
http://www.sylviatheater.com
**Junior Brown w/The Wiggle Wagons
The Neighborhood Theatre
8pm
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com
**The Bridge w/Soulgrass Rebellion
The Double Door Inn
10pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com
**Lenny Federal Band (Every Friday)
The Comet Grill
9:30pm
http://www.cometgrillcharlotte.com * http://www.myspace.com/lennyfederal
**Charlotte Folk Society concert featuring: Robin Bullock
Great Aunt Stella Center
7:30 PM
http://www.folksociety.org
**Mike Strauss Trio
Summit Coffee
8pm-11pm
Davidson, NC
http://www.mikestrauss.net
**Leadville Social Club
Mac Speed Shop & BBQ - Steel Creek
7pm
**Lindy Dobbins & The Red Velvet Manx
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
5pm
Saturday April 9 - Happy Birthday Bruce Hazel & Neal Harper!
**Thistledown Tinkers
Mooresville Concert Series
Joe Knox Theater, Charles Mack Citizen's Ctr.
7:30pm
215 N. Main St.
Mooresville, NC
http://www.thistledowntinkers.com/
**Carolina Gator Gumbo
Rodi
8pm-10pm
Gastonia, NC
http://www.reverbnation.com/carolinagatorgumbo
**The Avett Brothers w/w/Grace Potter & the Nocturnals - SOLD OUT
Bojangles Coliseum
7:30pm
Special Offers (see below)
**Joe Pug w/Strand of Oaks
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**MaxxMusic Presents: Levi Lowrey
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com
**Psychedelphia
The Double Door Inn
10pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com
**Plaza Family Band "Wee Jamboree" cd release party
Monkey Joe's
Park Road Shopping Center
11am -1pm.
AND
**Mike Strauss Trio
Big Ben's British Pub
8pm-11pm
2000 South Blvd - Atherton Mill
http://www.mikestrauss.net
**Caleb Caudle and the Bayonets w/Modern Primitives, The Funky Geezer and Emily Kopp
The Milestone Club
9pm
**Wavy Train Returns to Charlotte
The Saloon at the NC Music Factory
7pm
**The Loose Lugnuts
Elizabeth Billiards
4pm
**Michael Reno Harrell
House Concert - Open to the Public
8916 Hunter Ridge Drive, Charlotte, NC 28226
Post Luck Dinner at 5:30pm - Bring a dish and a beverage - Show time 7:00pm RSVP-Limited Seating - Contact Dan Rushing at 704.614.2139 or danrushing@carolina.rr.com
**WNCW-FM 88.7/100.3 FM - Local Color Show
featuring local and regional artists
7pm
http://www.wncw.org
Sunday April 10 - Happy Birthday Jonathan Grubbs!
**afto|n| presents Hip Hop Showcase
The Evening Muse
6:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**Plaza Family Band
Kilgo Church Spring Fling
2101 Belvedere Ave
12:30pm-3pm
**Nita B & Bill Buck Duo
The Village Bistro
7pm
**The Lesser Pauls, Laura Stevenson & the Cans, Blossoms
Snug Harbor
9pm
**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
Monday April 11 - Happy Birthday Alex Shaw, Jake Haldenwang & Sarah Frisbey!
**Find Your Muse Open Mic featuring Chuck Johnson "The Charlyhorse"
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**MaxxMusic & Landshark Entertainment Present: Tedeschi Trucks Band - SOLD OUT
McGlohon Theater
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com
**The Monday Night All-Stars
The Double Door Inn
10pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com
**The Open Mic NC
Harvey's
Huntersville, NC
**Citizen Cope Solo
The Neighborhood Theatre
10:30pm
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com
**Bill Hanna Jazz Jam
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com
**Red Rocking Chair (every Tues)
The Comet Grill
http://www.cometgrillcharlotte.com
**William Fitzsimmons w/Slow Runner
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**Fair Play featuring Bobby Donaldson (guitar), Donnie Marshall (drums), Tuf (bass)
Lucky Lou's Tavern
9:30pm - 1am
5124 Park Rd
Wednesday April 13 - Happy Birthday Amy Wright!
**Louvin Brothers Tribute Benefiting Hospice & Palliative Care featuring: David Childers, The Loudermilks, The Parodi Kings, Jim Avett, Bill Noonan & more
Snug Harbor
9pm
http://www.snugrock.com
**Taj Mahal Trio w/Ian Thomas & Justin Fedor
The Neighborhood Theatre
8pm
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com
**MaxxMusic & Landshark Entertainment Present: Toad the Wet Sproket w/Carbon Leaf
McGlohon Theater
8:45pm
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com
**David Berkeley Trio w/Josh Oliver
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com
**Pacifico w/Fire Fire and Junkhat
The Milestone Club
9pm
**Bad Boys Blues Band
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com
**Acoustic Whiskey Sessions Open Mic w/Jimmy Brown & David Vallier
The Gin Mill
8pm
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Band/Artist/Media News, Features, Announcements and Upcoming Local and Regional Events
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Misc News, Events & Announcements:
***A.W.O.L.(All Walks of Life) All Day Music Festival & Benefit - featuring: Mike Posner, Matt & Kim, Paper Tongues, Simplified, Sugar Glyder, Matrimony, Lucky Five Band and BPL!
Symphony Park - (near South Park Mall)
April 30, 2100 - 11:00am-11:00pm
**SPECIAL $5 DISCOUNT FOR FRIENDS OF THE CHARLOTTE EVENTS CALENDER - (USE PROMO CODE LKoster)
http://www.awolcharlotte.com * http://facebook.com/awolcharlotte
- BYOB! (beer, liquor, and wine sales for those who do not wish to BYOB);
- Complimentary Shuttle services provided from Uptown, SouthEnd, and NODA locations!
- Charlotte's first and only BYOB Spring Music Festival. Getting tired of paying $10-$15 a drink every concert/festival you go to? Patrons are encouraged to come equipped with their cocktails for the day. Be mindful of a few logical rules: No Glass; No Furniture; No Fires. Not in the mood for BYOB? Want a quick shot? Beer, liquor, and wine sales will also available.
- A.W.O.L. will be raising money for great organizations in the Charlotte community (Camp Care and Don't Break The Bond)
In addition to the concert elements of the event, the following activities and services will be offered: complimentary shuttle service, corn hole for cancer tournament, dance competition, free style battle, food/drink vendors, and a military salute.
Grab your friends, your cooler, and hop on a shuttle bus to AWOL from a location near you! The shuttles will begin at 11:00 AM at each location. The final bus traveling back to each transportation point will depart Symphony Park at 10:00 PM. - Tickets: $35-$55 (General Admin: $35, VIP: $50)
***The Avett Brothers - There are a number of deals and giveaways going on around the area surrounding the homecoming concert of The Avett Brothers on April 9 at Bojangles Coliseum. http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/vibes/2011/04/06/area-stores-welcome-back-the-avett-brothers/
***Cast your vote for 2 local bands hoping to play Bonnaroo - Eyes of the Elders http://www.bonnaroo.sonicbids.com/BandDetails.aspx?b=27962&bn=Eyes%20of%20the%20Elders#and Paleface http://www.bonnaroo.sonicbids.com/BandDetails.aspx?b=27235&bn=PALEFACE
***Charlotte FemmeFest 2011 - Saturday May 21 - NoDa - Among the artists scheduled to perform are: Jennifer Knapp, Elizabeth and the Catapult, Donna Duncan, Reeve Coobs, Mieka Pauley, Natalie Royal, Grown Up Avenger Stuff, HuDost, Karla Davis, Rebecca Pronsky, Shana Blake - http://www.charlottefemmefest.org/
***BUSK! is a character-driven documentary about how a city like Charlotte, NC can – (and should!) – encourage street art and performance. With an inquisitive and playful spirit, the film follows the lives of four local street performers to promote an understanding and appreciation for art that reaches beyond the walls of a gallery, theater, or concert hall. The film is in need of finishing funds, and your tax-deductible donation gets you great rewards like premiere tickets, extra feature DVDs, t-shirts, and original local art! http://www.buskmovie.com.
Watch QC Buskers in the limelight on Fox Charlotte - http://www.foxcharlotte.com/news/top-stories/QC-Buskers-In-Limelight-119036714.html
For more information or to watch the movie trailer, please visit http://www.facebook.com/l/97ac6AQoHJERo3nUlr4c35YMikg/IndieGoGo.com/buskmovie
To make a contribution, visit http://www.indiegogo.com/buskmovieAlso, in support of Charlotte-area buskers, please come out to Buskapalooza, an evening of street performance in the heart of uptown Charlotte! Starting at the intersection of Trade & Tryon, buskers of various art forms – music, visual, magic, dance, theatre – will perform all in one evening on Friday, May 6th from 5-11pm. There is no charge for the festival, but please be sure to tip your favorite buskers for sharing their art with you!
**The Evening Muse Art Gallery Artist of the Month for April is The Art Institute of Charlotte Photography Department Special Topics in Photography - http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=139029752832227&index=1
**drumSTRONG 2011 :: May 21 & 22 :: join celebrity artists and communities worldwide supporting survivorship, sharing resources and raising awareness & funds for important cancer initiatives .. through Rhythm. Drumming to BEAT cancer.
**Music On the Greenway w/Barnaby Bright and Mark Mathis (Public Radio) - Sunday, April 17th - http://www.myspace.com/musiconthegreenway
Recent Reviews, Photos, Interviews, TV, Press and Current Events worth noting:
***What it Is - Episode 141: The Charlotte Music Scene. What It Is features three current and former Queen City residents for this conversation on the current and past music scene in Charlotte. John Schacht, editor of Shuffle Magazine is joined by photographer and writer Daniel Coston and Blurt! editor Fred Mills and host Joe Kendrick in this conversation which unearths the often surprising musical resources of a place better known for its banks. Is Charlotte still America's largest small town? That, as far as the arts and music scene goes, is answered herein. Listen to the Archived program - http://whatitisradio.org/episodes/
***Treasure Fest Benefit w/Harvard, Robbers, Appalucia, Great Architect - The Milestone - April 1, 2011 by Jenny Lou Bement - http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/vibes/2011/04/04/live-review-treasure-fest-benefit/
**Shuffle Magazine Issue #11 out now featuring Yardwork and More! http://issuu.com/shuffle/docs/shuffle11
**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.
**Plaza Midwood Community Radio - http://pmcradio.org/
**The Charlotte Live Alt/Rock/Indie Music Meetup - http://www.meetup.com/LiveMusicMeetup/
**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
***Looking Ahead: (new additions or updates)
(^=Potential sell out - recommend getting advance tickets)
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04/06 - Black Lips - Cat's Cradle (Carrboro, NC)
04/06 - Chris Cornell - The Orange Peel (Asheville, NC) - SOLD OUT
04/09 - Dr. Dog - Cat's Cradle (Carrboro, NC)
04/10 - Mountain Goats w/Megafaun - The Grey Eagle (Asheville, NC)
04/14 - ^The Whigs w/Company of Thieves and gogoPilot - The Neighborhood Theatre
04/14 - ^MaxxMusic Presents: Old 97's w/Teddy Thompson- The Visulite Theatre
04/15 - SHUFFLE Magazine Presents: "Save Charlotte Music Benefit" w/Yardwork Record Release Party! Sea of Cortez (featuring Stamper!), Houston Brothers, Secondhand Stories, Pullman Strike and Andy the Doorbum - The Neighborhood Theatre
04/15 - USNWC Spring Festival – Slaid Cleaves and JJ Grey & Mofro - U.S. National Whitewater Center.
04/16 - USNWC Spring Festival –Bloodkin & Lucero - U.S. National Whitewater Center.
04/15 - ^Simplified CD Release Party - The Visulite Theatre
04/16 - ^MaxxMusic Presents: Aimee Mann (Trio) - McGlohon Theatre
04/16 - ^MaxxMusic Presents: Wanda Jackson - The Visulite Theatre
04/16 - ^Tosco Music Party - Halton Theater @ CPCC - (Tickets on sale NOW) featuring: Janet Robin, Sweetbriar Jam, Karla Davis, Derek Fulton, Chris Trapper, Jessy Carolina & The Hot Mess, Christie Lenee, No Storm Is Too Strong, Reeve Coobs, HuDost, R.B. Morris, Barnaby Bright, The Broadcast, Vadim Kolpakov, Tik Tok, Ari Hest, TMP Choir, singalongs and more!
04/17 - Barnaby Bright and Mark Mathis - Music On the Greenway
04/17 - MaxxMusic Presents: Hayes Carll With Shovels & Rope - Stage Door
04/19 - Sara Bareilles + Elizabeth & The Catapults and Ximena Sarinana - The Orange Peel (Asheville, NC)
04/21 - Pete Yorn w/Ben Kweller - The Handlebar (Greenville, SC)
04/21 - Branford Marsalis - UNC Chapel Hill Hall (Chapel Hill)
04/22 - Alejandro Escovedo & The Sensitive Boys w/Jesse Malin - The Handlebar (Greenville, SC)
04/23 - Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band - Greensboro Coliseum (Greensboro, NC)
04/23 - ^MaxxMusic Presents: Amos Lee w/The Watson Twins - Knight Theatre - SOLD OUT
04/26 - ^MaxxMusic Presents: Lucinda Williams - McGlohon Theatre
04/28 - Holy Ghost Tent Revival w/Songs of Water - The Neighborhood Theatre
04/28 - Guster - The Orange Peel (Asheville, NC)
04/29 - Peter, Bjorn and John - Cat's Cradle (Carrboro, NC)
04/29 - ^Man Man - The Visulite Theatre
04/30 - Ryan Montbleau Band - The Double Door Inn
05/02 - Plain White T's + Parachute & Andy Grammer - The Orange Peel (Asheville, NC)
05/03 - The Wood Brothers & Abigail Washburn - The Visulite Theatre
05/03 - ^The Civil Wars w/Amy Speace - The Grey Eagle (Asheville, NC)
05/03 - Interpol - The Fillmore
05/10 - Kim Richey Band w/Mando Saenz - The Evening Muse
05/10 - Third Eye Blind - The Neighborhood Theatre
05/12 - MaxxMusic Presents: Griffin House w/Trent Dabbs - The Visulite Theatre
05/15 - Brett Dennen plus Dawes - The Orange Peel (Asheville, NC)
05/16 - Junip - The Orange Peel (Asheville, NC)
05/17 - ^MaxxMusic Presents: Dawes w/Girls Guns & Glory - The Visulite Theatre
05/17 - ^The Flaming Lips w/Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger - The Fillmore Charlotte
05/18 - Girls Guns & Glory - The Evening Muse
05/19 - ^Neko Case - Knight Theatre
05/20 - Neon Trees - The Fillmore Charlotte
05/20 - Crash Test Dummies - The Visulite Theatre
05/21- FemmeFest - NoDa - Charlotte, NC
05/20-21 - TreasureFest - Charlotte, NC
05/21-22 - DrumStrong - Weddington, NC
05/20-22 - Hangout Music Festival - Gulf Shores, AL
05/21 - Symphony X- Tremont Music Hall
05/24 - Little Feat - The Orange Peel (Asheville, NC)
05/27 - Rory Block - The Evening Muse
05/28 - ^Spottiswoode & HisEnemies - The Evening Muse
05/31 - The Donkeys - Broadway's (Asheville, NC)
06/01 - Okkervil River - Cat’s Cradle – (Carrboro, NC)
06/05 - The Beach Boys - White Oak Amphitheatre @ Greensboro Coliseum (Greensboro, NC)
06/07 - Mumford & Sons w/Low Anthem - Thomas Wolfe Auditorium (Asheville, NC)
06/10 - Breaking Laces - The Evening Muse
06/10 - Chuck Brodsky CD Release - The Grey Eagle (Asheville, NC)
06/11 - Joe Purdy -The Grey Eagle (Asheville, NC)
06/11 - The Decemberists - Raleigh Ampitheatre (Raleigh, NC)
06/15 - MaxxMusic Presents: Dave Alvin & The Guilty Ones With Los Straitjackets- The Visulite Theatre
06/16 - Noah and the Whale - Lincoln Theater (Raleigh, NC)
06/17 - Phish - Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre
06/18 - Chatham County Line - The Neighborhood Theatre
06/18 - ^Adele - The Orange Peel (Asheville, NC) SOLD OUT
06/18 - ^TMP Beatles Tribute -Knight Theater (Tickets on sale NOW)
06/21 - MaxxMusic Presents: James McMurtry - THe Visulite Theatre
07/08 - The Psychedelic Furs - The Orange Peel (Asheville, NC)
07/08 - Taylor Swift w/Need to Breathe - TWCA
07/12 - Motley Crue, Poison and New York Dolls - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
07/14 - ^Patty Griffin Tribute - The Evening Muse
07/15 - The Gourds - The Grey Eagle (Asheville, NC)
07/17 - ^An Evening with Iris Dement - The Grey Eagle
07/31 - Sade w/John Legend - Time Warner Cable Arena
08/06 - Tom Petty Tribute - Benefit for Crisis Assistance Ministry - The Evening Muse
10/23 - ^Slaid Cleaves - The Evening Muse
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Chuck Johnson "The Charlyhorse"
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