Charlotte NC Live Music, Band News & More 04/25/12 - 05/02/12

MOBILE VERSION

CHARLOTTE EVENTS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
(compiled and  distributed by Laurie Koster since March 2003)
April 25, 2012 -  May 2, 2012

NEW PROMOTION TO RAISE  FUNDS TO HELP SUPPORT THE CHARLOTTE EVENTS CALENDAR
Local singer/songwriter, and dear friend, Rick Spreitzer, has  generously donated a "like new" Pono MB Baritone ukulele and case (valued over  $400) to help raise money for the support of the Charlotte Live Music Weekly  Events Calendar!

(sample  photo - more views at http://www.koolauukulele.com/p-mbthumbs.html.  Full details  can be found at http://www.lauriekoster.com/pono_ukulele.htm)

For  all those who donate $25 or more (including any who have previously donated this  year), I will include their name in a drawing to win this lovely instrument.   (Donate $50 and get 2 entries, $75/3, etc.)
If won locally, we can make  arrangements for pickup, delivery or a mutually agreed upon meeting place. If  outside of the area, we can ship anywhere in the U.S.
(Please make your  donation using the PayPal Button below.) Winner will be chosen Sunday July 1,  2012, using the Random Generator at Random.org.
Good Luck and Thank you  Rick!!

(Be sure to  read/scroll to the end of the newsletter for  special announcements and band news.)
ShomoLive! Charlotte's newest social network  platform and booking tool, connecting fans, bands and venues in one location.  
" LIKE" our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/ShomoLive-Charlotte/300475536644932 and visit our website for a chance to win some great prizes! http://www.shomolive.com/ 
(be sure to put my name in  there as to how you found out about Shomo Live!)

**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 April 25 - Happy Birthday Johan Mega-Shed  Hellström

**MaxxMusic Presents:  Aer (Tickets are still available)
The  Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**6th Annual Mac Arnold  Cornbread & Collard Greens Blues Festival Featuring Mac Arnold & Plate  Full O BluesThe Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**Trampled by Turtles  w/William Elliot Whitmore
The Neighborhood Theatre
8pm
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com

**Junkhat, The  Orchidales
Snug Harbor
9pm
http://www.snugrock.com

**Low  Willie
Gaston College (Textures and Tones Art Festival) 
12Noon-1:30pm

---

Thursday April 26

**MaxxMusic Presents: Ron  Pope w/ Josiah Leming, Jesse Ruben
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Mike Strauss  Trio
The Comet Grill
8:30pm-11:30pm
http://www.mikestrauss.net

**Cris Jacobs (From The  Bridge) w/The Quick & Easy Boys
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**Conn/Postle Trumpet  Guitar Duo
Summit Coffee
8pm-11pm
Davidson, NC
http://www.summitcoffee.com

**The  Blackhounds
US National Whitewater Center
7pm-10pm
http://usnwc.org/riverjam/band-schedule/

**Jill Dineen  Band
McHale's Irish Pub
Fort Mill, SC
http://www.mchalesirishpub.com/fortmill/calendar.php

**Big  Octave
Blue Restaurant And Bar (at the corner of 5th and  College)
8pm-11pm
http://www.myspace.com/bigoctave

---

Friday April 27 - Happy Birthday Rick  Cornell!

**Horsefly
The  Double Door Inn
10pm
http://doubledoorinn.com/eventlist.aspx

**Danny  Ellis
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**MaxxMusic  Presents: Assembly of Dust w/ Matone
The Evening  Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**MaxxMusic  and Landshark Entertainment Present: Bob Schneider (solo acoustic) w/Laura  WarschauerThe Visulite Theatre
10pm
http://www.visulite.com

**A-JAM  w/Matter of Fact & Tribal X-ing
The Neighborhood Theatre 
9:30pm
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com

**Over  Mountain Men, The Houstons, Modern Primitives
Snug  Harbor
9pm
http://www.snugrock.com

**Treasure Fest II Benefit  w/One Another, Pullman Strike, Moenda, Meat Group and AM/FMsThe  Milestone Club
9pm-1am
https://www.facebook.com/events/228301743926606/

**The  Orsons
Summit Coffee
8pm-11pm
Davidson, NC
http://www.summitcoffee.com

**Rock  Bottom
Hooper's Tavern
9:30pm

**Jared  Allan
Ri Ra Irish Pub
10pm

**VESS
The  Saloon - 106.5 Great Taste Music Series FINAL
8pm-11pm
No Cover

**Lenny Federal  Band (Every Friday)
The Comet Grill
9:30pm
http://www.cometgrillcharlotte.com * http://www.myspace.com/lennyfederal

---

Saturday April 28

**Community School  Fundraiser
The Evening Muse
1pm-6pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Benefit for the Bat Cave  w/Old Milwaukee and Cullen and Friends & Rehellion
The Evening  Muse
9:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Buzzkill Fest with live  auction and music by Billy Jones and the Pocket
Summit  Coffee
7pm-11pm
Davidson, NC
http://www.summitcoffee.com

**MaxxMusic Presents: The  Alan Evans Trio w/Groove8
The Double Door Inn
10:00pm
http://doubledoorinn.com/eventlist.aspx

**Duende Mountain Duo w/  Cindercat, Nomadic, and Stamper
The Chop Shop
8pm-2am
Stamper  (outdoor stage at 8:15pm); Indoor stage 9:30pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/395059353855005/

**MaxxMusic and Landshark  Entertainment Present: Super Ape With Hectigons & Dirty Art  ClubThe Visulite Theatre
8:30pm
http://www.visulite.com

**Chris  Cook
Rodi
8pm
Gastonia, NC
https://www.facebook.com/events/271329286289991/

**Playing for Others -  Music Experience Live Concert and Songwriting Competition (Guest  Judge)
The Neighborhood Theatre
8pm
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com

**Jared  Allan
Green Goats and Gardens
11am-3pm
1000 Louis Rose  Place

**Jason Herring & The  Mystery Plan, Hope For A Golden Summer, Melissa Burgher
Snug  Harbor
9pm
http://www.snugrock.com

---

Sunday April  29

**MaxxMusic & Landshark  Entertainment Present: Dave Barnes
McGlohon Theater
7pm
http://www.maxxmusic.com/concerts/barnes.htm

**AFTON  Showcase
The Evening Muse
6:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Jared  Allan
Wine Vault
7pm-11pm

**Temperance  League
The Thirsty Beaver
5pm-8pm

**The Roundtable's Sunday  Edition hosted by Randy Walker (every Sunday)
WSGE  91.7FM
noon-1pm
http://www.wsge.org/program/publicaff.php

**Divakar Hosts the New Music  and Indie Label Show 7pm-8:30pm
AND "90 Minutes" (Local & Regional Music)  - 8:30pm-10 pm
WEND 106.5 The End (every Sunday)
http://www.1065.com

---

Monday April 30

**MaxxMusic and Landshark  Entertainment Present: Gomez w/MyNameIsJohnMichaelThe Visulite  Theatre
9pm
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com/concerts/gomez.htm

**Roomrunner, Moenda,  Rrequest
Snug Harbor
9pm
http://www.snugrock.com

**Find Your Muse Open  Mic
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**The Monday Night  All-Stars
The Double Door Inn
10pm
http://doubledoorinn.com/eventlist.aspx

**The Open Mic  NC
Harvey's
Huntersville, NC

---

Tuesday May 1

**Jared  Allan
Cedar St. Tavern
8pm-11pm

**MaxxMusic Presents:  Gretchen Peters
The Evening Muse
9pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com/concerts/peters.htm

**May 1-May 6 - Come Fly  Away
Belk Theater
http://www.blumenthalarts.org/default.asp?blumenthal=59&objId=2485

**Bill Hanna Jazz Jam
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

---

Wednesday May 2

**Tosco House Party Open  Mic
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**MaxxMusic and Landshark  Entertainment Present: Black Joe Lewis & The HoneybearsThe  Visulite Theatre
9pm
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com/concerts/honeybears.htm

**MaxxMusic Presents: Peter  Karp & Sue FoleyThe Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**Steve Earle & The  Dukes w/The Mastersons
The Neighborhood Theatre
8:30pm
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com

**Jared  Allan
Press Wine
7pm-10pm

---

******************************************************************************************* Band/Artist/Media News, Features,  Announcements and Upcoming Local and Regional Events ************************************************************************* ****************** *** = New Additions This Week Misc News, Events & Announcements: **North Carolina Brewers  & Music Festival - May 12, 2012 - Rural Hill,  Huntersville, NC - featuring: Steep Canyon Rangers, Ryan Montbleau Band,  Larry Keel and Natural Bridge, The Black Lillies, Sol Driven Train, Old Man  Markley and BIG Something - http://www.ncbrewsmusic.com/ **Charlotte's 1st VH1 Save  The Music benefit. Music on 2 stages inside and outside at The Chop  Shop in NODA.  Bands confirmed to play inside so far include:  Radio  Dial, Stephen Warwick and Secondhand Stories, Hectorina, Jon Lindsay and Solo acts confirmed to play outside so far include: Guns  and The Open Sea, Dylan Gilbert, Stephen Warwick. Saturday May 12,  2012, 5pm-2am - https://www.facebook.com/events/113765902077401/?ref=notif&notif_t=event_invit **TreasureFestII - May 18 -  May 20 at Plaza Midwood in Various Venues with a LOT of bands from  Charlotte and around the country - http://www.treasurefest.blogspot.com * https://www.facebook.com/events/182416738537789/ **Drumstrong 2012 - May 19  & 20, 2012 featuring: Keller Williams w/Jeff Sipe and friends,  George Porter, Jr., w/The Runnin' Pardners, Hannah Ford, Keving "KalimbaMan"  Spears, Consider The Source, Sci Fi, Dead End Parking, Sol Driven Train, The  Reckoning, The Lamping Shades, Alien Funk Patrol, Eyes of the Elders, The  Brubakers, Inner Visions, Roots Reggae, djesben, Bubonik Funk, Pseudo Blue &  The Majestics, Jordon Klemons Trio ww/Ron Brendle & Curtis Wingfield, Remy  St. Claire, Terrence Houston, Brint Anderson, Michael Lemmler, Khris Royal and  more.  http://www.drumstrong.org Upcoming House  Concerts: **2012  Little Yellow Music House Concerts (Columbia, SC) 5/12: Adam Klein; 6/08: Rod  Picott; 6/30:Carter Sampson; 8/25 or 8/26:  Will Kimbrough w/Vince McKinley - https://www.facebook.com/LittleYellowMusicHouse **SLHC  Basement Series Presents: Kristy Jackson w/Casey Clark 6/9; Barbara Lamb  8/25 http://www.supportlocalhouseconcerts.org Recent Reviews, Photos,  Interviews, TV, Press and Current Events worth  noting: **Music  Videos of Bands You Should (and may eventually) Get To Know:  http://charlottemusic.typepad.com/unknown_greats_you_should/ **Happy Trails - Rodney  Lanier - http://vimeo.com/33930867 * **Rodney Lanier Memorial  Service and New Orleans style processional down N. Davidson - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZjdovdIkzU&sns=fb *  **Goodbye Rodney - John Schacht/Shuffle Magazine - http://www.shufflemag.com/charlotte-bids-adieu-in-style-to-local-musician-rodney-lanier/ This and That: **Randy Walker, host of WSGE 91.7FM's The Roundtable's  Sunday Edition, is looking for bands/musicians who would like to  be a featured guest on his weekly radio program. If interested, please contact  Randy at lowwillie@aol.com for more information. http://www.wsge.org/program/publicaff.php News from our friends who have graced the Rock & Roll Motel: ***Some of you may remember the heartfelt and emotional  tribute song called "Milwaukee" our now mutual friend, Eliot Bronson recorded in  honor of dearly departed Rodney Lanier. Well, now Eliot  could use our help in getting his next CD project out there to the masses. Would  you take a few minutes to watch the video and perhaps send a few $ his way? He's  worth it! :-) http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1085691704/eliot-bronson-and-yonder-orphans Radio: **The Roundtable's Sunday  Edition hosted by Randy Walker (every Sunday) - WSGE 91.7FM - 9am-10am  -http://www.wsge.org/wsge/ **Listen online to our  local and regional bands at 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/ Misc. Organizations and  Links: **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)

***************
04/27 -  Lucero w/J Roddy Walston and The Business - The Orange Peel  (Asheville, NC)
04/28 - Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring  Jerry Douglas - Township Auditorium (Columbia, SC)
04/29 -  The Beach Boys - Raleigh Amphitheater (Raleigh, NC)
05/02 - Nick Lowe  Band - Fletcher Opera House (Raleigh, NC)
05/05 - Bombadil With  Justin Robinson & The Mary Annettes - The Visulite Theatre
05/05  - Feist - Thomas Wolfe Auditorium (Asheville, NC)
05/05 - Beach House - Cat's Cradle (Carrboro, NC)
05/09  - Desert Noises - The Evening Muse
05/10 -  Archers of Loaf - The Grey Eagle (Asheville, NC)
05/12 -  NC Brewers & Music Festival - Huntersville, NC
05/12 -  VH1 Save the Music - The Chop Shop
05/15 - Greg  Laswell w/ Elizabeth Ziman - Tremont Music Hall
05/16-18 - FemmeFest - The Evening Muse
05/16 - Horse Feathers - The Grey Eagle (Asheville, NC)
05/16 - MaxxMusic Presents:   Madeleine Peyroux - McGlohon Theatre
05/17 - Dar Williams  w/The Milk Carton Kids- The  Handlebar (Greenville, SC)
05/23 - St. Vincent w/Shearwater - Cat’s Cradle (Carrboro, NC)
05/23 - Justin Townes Earle  with Tristen - The Grey Eagle (Asheville, NC)
05/26 - ^The Great Lake Swimmers w/Cold Specks - The Grey  Eagle (Asheville, NC)
05/28 - The Polyphonic Spree  -  McGlohon Theatre
06/01 -^Alejandro Escovedo - The Grey Eagle (Asheville,  NC)
06/05 - ^Joe Pug w/ David Wax  Museum - The Evening Muse
06/05 - Tower of Power -  The Handlebar (Greenville, SC)
06/07 - Paul Thorn - McGlohon  Theater
06/07 - Blind Pilot - The Neighborhood  Theatre
06/09 - ^Stephen Kellogg & The  Sixers - The Evening Muse
06/12 - Of  Montreal - The Neighborhood Theatre
06/13 -  Dawes - The Orange Peel (Asheville, NC)
06/14 - CAST IRON FILTER - The Visulite  Theatre
06/15 - Jonathan Richman feat. Tommy  Larkins - The Grey Eagle (Asheville, NC)
06/16 - TMP  Beatles Tribute - Knight Theater
06/17 - A Bluegrass Evening  with Vince Gill with special guest Sarah Jarosz - Knight  Theater
06/22 - Joe Purdy w/The Giving Tree Band - The Grey  Eagle (Asheville, NC)
06/22 - Todd Snider w/Kevin Gordon- The Visulite  Theatre
06/24 - Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw - Bank of  America Stadium
06/28 - Yarn - U.S. National Whitewater  Center
07/03 - Tab Benoit w/Sol Driven Train & Eric Lindell - US National Whitewater Center
07/03 - Coldplay -  Time Warner Cable Arena
07/04 - Moreland & Arbuckle w/These  United States, Have Gun, Will Travel - US National Whitewater  Center
07/07 - The Soul Food Festival featuring WAR - Uptown  Charlotte
07/08 - Crosby Stills & Nash - Durham, NC -  Durham Performing Arts Center
07/10 - Roger Water's The Wall  Tour - Time Warner Cable Arena
07/26-29 - FloydFest - Floyd, VA
08/17 - Jay  Brannan - The Visulite Theatre
08/18 - Malcolm  Holcombe - The Evening Muse08/18 - George  Jones - Durham PAC (Durham, NC)
09/25 -  Mark Kozelek (of Sun Kil Moon & Red House Painters) - The  Grey Eagle (Asheville, NC)
10/24 - An Evening  With Chris Smither - The Grey Eagle (Asheville,  NC)10/20 - Tim O'Brien with Mollie O'Brien  & Rich Moore - The Grey Eagle (Asheville, NC)

Special thanks this week to  Rick Spreitzer, Rob McHale, Cameron Lee, Scott Jermyn and Drew Picciano  (A.W.O.L. Charlotte)!
and my special friends &  family who listen to me, advise me and are always there for moral, and wise,  support.

Thank you to PLAYING FOR  OTHERS (a teen development program that combines: Leadership Training,  Buddy Program, Arts) for inviting yours truly to be a guest panelist to judge  the Live Concert & Songwriting Competition
on Saturday  4/28 at The Neighborhood Theatre

***********

"I would have missed so many bands  and performances if I didn't have those electronic newsletters. John Tosco and  Laurie Koster in the same city-Charlotte is truly blessed!" Jeff  (Willis)
"Laurie, The price of a ticket to a show is  always known. The price of missing one that I didn't know about is much more.  There's always been cool people in the background of a music scene that keep it  going. You are one of those people and I appreciate what you do. This is my  first contribution to keeping the newsletter coming. I feel good about doing it  and you will hear from me again. Thanks for all you do." Alton
"Thanks for your coverage and support, much appreciated as always!  :)" Rob Tavaglione, Owner, Catalyst Recording

From the  Archives:"Laurie, As  I go to check my e-mail, 9 out of 10 times Ihave an e-mail from you informing me  about the events in the surrounding area. I must say that I appreciate and  respect your work as a promoter, simply for the love of music, with my fullest  capability. The Avett Brothers work everyday from the time we wake until the  time we sleep. I never stop and doubt I will ever be able to. Musicians and  artist can go months without paychecks and never even consider another line of  work. I know this because it is how I live as an artist and musician. My point  is this.....THANK YOU. You are the kind of force that musicians and artist need.  One who loves it regardless and does everything that they can to keep it alive.  That is how we feel.
Thanks, Sincerely - The Avett Brothers Scott Avett"  (2003)

"Laurie, you and Don really  back up your words with action. You're at every live show I go to, and you're  truly passionate about the music, which is what I love most about you. 
Charlotte is lucky (as I am) to have you as an ambassador of it's music  scene."
John Tosco (August 22, 2003)

---

Thank you to those who  have reciprocated links or shown appreciation or have supported me in some way  throughout the years.  This weekly newsletter not only takes many, many hours to  compile, distribute, blog and promote, but also costs a monthly fee.  As many  have shared with me, it's both a valuable resource, and a treasured promotional  tool. I started it, (in 2003), as a service to my musician clients and friends  who, at the time, had few ways of promoting their shows, or a publication that  would have an interest in writing about, or even listing their independent  shows. It has grown since then to include much more, but its purpose remains the  same - not to be a comprehensive list, but a way to help promote and advertise  those artists and venues I'm familiar enough with to personally recommend, and  whom I feel may need, and appreciate, what I do.

Best of Charlotte Awards  & Press Patrons of the Arts by Courtney  Devores - The Charlotte Observer March, 2012 #1  Music Fan (Charlotte Folk Society) First  Couple of Charlotte Music (Uptown Magazine) skirt! Magazine -  #1 Fan - February 2006 Passion Issue Living it up at the 'Rock  & Roll Motel' Charlotte couple shares their home with touring rock  bands. by April Denée/The Charlotte Observer http://aprildenee.com/2011/05/01/livin-it-up-at-the-rock-roll-motel/ http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/05/01/2256244/living-it-up-at-the-rock-roll.html

The  Charlotte Weekly Happenings Newsletter, Updates and latest news can also be  found at: 

http://www.carolinamusicconnection.com * http://charlottemusic.typepad.com/charlotte_events_calendar/ *  http://charlotteeventscalendar.blogspot.com/ and http://twitter.com/charlottemusic

(Please forward this newsletter  to your friends, and also consider a link back to my website to encourage people  to sign up for this newsletter.  And finally, as always, it's a good idea  to check with the artist or venue prior to driving to a show).

Charlotte NC Live Music, Band News & More 04/18/12 - 04/25/12

MOBILE VERSION

CHARLOTTE EVENTS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
(compiled and  distributed by Laurie Koster since March 2003)
April 18, 2012 -  April 25, 2012

Your financial  assistance is greatly needed.  If  you have benefited from subscribing to this newsletter, or being listed and  promoted by it, please consider donating to the cause  so I can continue to help support, recommend and promote this growing music  scene, your events and your growing interest in live music in Charlotte.  If you  cannot contribute at this time, PLEASE share the newsletter and your support  with your friends and fans.  Thank you.

"Laurie, The price of a ticket to a  show is always known. The price of missing one that I didn't know about is much  more. There's always been cool people in the background of a music scene that  keep it going. You are one of those people and I appreciate what you do. This is  my first contribution to keeping the newsletter coming. I feel good about doing  it and you will hear from me again. Thanks for all you do. Alton"

THANK YOU SINCERELY TO  THOSE WHO CAME FORWARD TO HELP KEEP THIS NEWSLETTER AND MY PASSION FOR  SUPPORTING THIS MUSIC SCENE, AND BEYOND, ALIVE!

(Be sure to  read/scroll to the end of the newsletter for  special announcements and band news.)

**I'm  currently involved with an exciting new project with some great people. If you haven't met Scott & Cameron (and the rest of the team  yet), contact me and we'll hook you up.
ShomoLive! Charlotte's newest social network platform and booking tool,  connecting fans, bands and venues in one location.  " LIKE" our Facebook  page https://www.facebook.com/pages/ShomoLive-Charlotte/300475536644932 and visit our website for a chance to win some great prizes! http://www.shomolive.com/ 
(be sure to put my name in  there as to how you found out about Shomo Live!)

**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 April 18 - Happy Birthday JC  Honeycutt!

**Off The Record w/ Jeff  Hahne feat. HuDost w/James Brown of Matrimony
The Evening  Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**MaxxMusic and Landshark  Entertainment Present: Leftover Salmon (No Support Act)The Visulite  Theatre
9pm
http://www.visulite.com

**Greg  Lilley
Queen City Q (Uptown)
7-10pm
http://www.reverbnation.com/greglilley

---

Thursday April 19

**Eric Stepanian w/Alexis  Marceaux & the Samurai
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.offbeat.com/2012/04/01/alexis-and-the-samurai-two-by-two/

**MaxxMusic & Landshark  Entertainment Present: The Pretty Reckless w/The Hollywood Kills
The  Visulite Theatre
8:30pm
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com/concerts/reckless.htm

**Heart Of A Ghost &  Birds With Teeth
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**Songwriter's Session  featuring: Rick Spreitzer, Etta Lea and Rob McHale
Summit  Coffee
8pm-11pm
Davidson, NC
http://www.summitcoffee.com

**Josh Daniel  Trio
US National Whitewater Center
7pm-10pm
http://usnwc.org/riverjam/band-schedule/

**Greg  Lilley
Ice House (Southend)
7pm-10pm
http://www.reverbnation.com/greglilley

**Jill Dineen  Band
McHale's Irish Pub
Fort Mill, SC
http://www.mchalesirishpub.com/fortmill/calendar.php

**Chuck "The Charlyhorse"  Johnson
Small Bar @ the NC Music Factory
9pm

**Jared  Allan
The Village Tavern
7pm-10pm

**Big  Octave
Blue Restaurant And Bar (at the corner of 5th and  College)
8pm-11pm
http://www.myspace.com/bigoctave

---

Friday April 20

**Eyes of  the Elders presents: The 420 featuring music from: Eyes of the Elders, One Big  Love, Mr. Invisible, Tribal X-ing, and DJ Dolphin Sound and Live art from  Godcity Artists
The Neighborhood  Theatre
9:30pm-1:30am
Sponsored by: Sweetwater, Creative Loafing, One Love  Smokeshop, Revolution Pizza, Shomolive, Nuthing Clothing, Sunshine Daydreams,  and Infinity's End!
https://www.facebook.com/events/189125371198491/

**MaxxMusic  Presents: Sons of Bill w/James Justin & Co.
The Double Door  Inn
10pm
http://doubledoorinn.com/eventlist.aspx * http://www.maxxmusic.com/concerts/sob.htm

**Simplified
The Icehouse Southend
7pm
http://www.simplifiedmusic.com

**Plaza-Midwood Spring  Party 2012 featuring: Jon Lindsay, Sinners & Saints, Elonzo, Turnbuckle  Jones, Hectorina, Anna Bullard and Henry Killian w/art by Skillet Gilmore and  Matt Pfahlert
Petra's
https://www.facebook.com/events/420797354603902/

**Chris  Trapper
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**MaxxMusic  Presents: XVSK w/The Explorers Club
The Evening  Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com/concerts/xvsk.htm

**MaxxMusic  and Landshark Entertainment Present: Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors w/Rayland  BaxterThe Visulite Theatre
10pm
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com/concerts/holcomb.htm

**Chad Lawson
Piedmont Music Center at Park Road Shopping Center
7pm

**The  Blackhounds
McHale's Irish Pub
Fort Mill, SC
http://www.mchalesirishpub.com/fortmill/calendar.php

**Lenny Federal  Band (Every Friday)
The Comet Grill
9:30pm
http://www.cometgrillcharlotte.com * http://www.myspace.com/lennyfederal

---

Saturday April 21

***A.W.O.L.  The Benefit returns for its 2nd  exciting year!  April 21, 2012 at Symphony Park, featuring:  Robert Randolph  & The Family Band, Outasight, iPhonic, Lucky Five, Sammy Bananas, Cornelius  Jackson, J. Aims & The Fever, and the Monday Night All Stars (from Double  Door Inn).  Purchase advance single, group or Party Tent tickets and receive a  $5 discount using code LKoster here.  http://www.awolcharlotte.com/#!vstc1=tickets.  With over 4,000  attendees from 22 different states in 2011, this year's edition is sure to be  even bigger and better than the inaugural event. Don't forget, AWOL is a  BYOB event. Grab your friends, your coolers, and join us at Symphony  Park on April 21, 2012! https://www.facebook.com/AWOLCharlotte

**Tosco Music Party  featuring: Michael Chapdelaine, Danny Ellis, Abbey Road Live!, Jon Vezner, Chris  Trapper, Hans York, Hope Waits, Adrianne, Natalia Zukerman, A Fragile Tomorrow,  Haley Dreis and more.
CPCC Halton Theatre
7pm-11pm
http://www.toscomusicparty.org

**MaxxMusic and Five Head  Entertainment Present:  Farewell Milwaukee
The Evening  Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com/concerts/milwaukee.htm

**Amy Broome  Band
Petra's Piano Bar
10pm
http://www.amybroomeband.com

**OMB Crawfish Boil  featuring Cajun music and The ToneBlazers
Olde Mecklenburg  Brewery
12pm-8pm
http://store.oldemeckbrew.com

**Rick Spreitzer & The  Antique Babies
Summit Coffee
8pm-11pm
Davidson, NC
http://www.summitcoffee.com

**MaxxMusic Presents: Chris  Knight w/Chris Cook
The Double Door Inn
10:30pm
http://doubledoorinn.com/eventlist.aspx * http://www.maxxmusic.com/concerts/knight.htm

**MaxxMusic Presents: Casey  Weston of NBC's The Voice w/ Abigal Price
The Evening  Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com/concerts/weston.htm

**MaxxMusic and Landshark  Entertainment Present: Abbey Road LiveThe Visulite  Theatre
9:30pm
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com/concerts/abbey.htm

**Bash at the Bluff  featuring: Chasing Edison, Duk Tan, Matter ol Fact, Duende Mountain Duo,  Barefoot Wade, Jarrod Karl, Jared Allan, Matt Lindi, and Smokin' Grass with a  special fireside pickin' late nite
20748 Shearer  Road
12noon-12midnight
Davidson, NC

**Mike Strauss  Band (featuring Chris Garges on drums)
Comet Grill
http://www.mikestrauss.net

**Simplified - Rusty Rudder  10th Anniversary Party
The Rusty Rudder
10pm
Lake Norman
https://www.facebook.com/events/295402600530592/

**Greg  Lilley
Ice House (Southend)
12pm-3pm
http://www.reverbnation.com/greglilley

**My Captain, Today the  Moon Tomorrow the Sun, Solar Cat
Snug Harbor
9pm
http://www.snugrock.com

**3rd Annual FamJam ~  Outdoor Festival to Benefit "Children's Attention Home" (Rock Hill, SC)  featuring: Hoodwinked, Wiggle Wagons, Halden Vang Trio and Jon Bailey  Band
Outdoor Festival with 4 Bands-All Day Live Music, Huge All Day  Kids Fun Area. Sponsored by Muzak, This is a 100% non-profit event, with all  proceeds benefitting the Children's Attention Home in Rock Hill, SC in honor of  April as Child Abuse Awareness month.
Rock Hill, SC
https://www.facebook.com/FamJam2012/info

---

Sunday April  22

**Michael Chapdelaine w/  Hans York
The Evening Muse
7pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Bachaco w/  UltimaNota
The Evening Muse
9pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**A Benefit For A Child's  Place Featuring Underground Detour Band & Phase 2
The Double  Door Inn
3pm
http://doubledoorinn.com/eventlist.aspx

**Mark Wilson Birthday  Party featuring: Andy Vaughan and the Driveline and The Loose  Lugnuts
The Thirsty Beaver
5pm-8pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/245373292224630/

**Jared  Allan
Wine Vault
7pm-11pm

**The Roundtable's Sunday  Edition hosted by Randy Walker (every Sunday)
WSGE  91.7FM
noon-1pm
http://www.wsge.org/program/publicaff.php

**Divakar Hosts the New Music  and Indie Label Show 7pm-8:30pm
AND "90 Minutes" (Local & Regional Music)  - 8:30pm-10 pm
WEND 106.5 The End (every Sunday)
http://www.1065.com

---

Monday April 23

**Find Your Muse Open  Mic
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**The Monday Night  All-Stars
The Double Door Inn
10pm
http://doubledoorinn.com/eventlist.aspx

**The Open Mic  NC
Harvey's
Huntersville, NC

---

Tuesday April 24 - Happy Birthday Phil  Kabza!

**Country Tuesday presents:  Appalucia 45 rpm Release, Aqualads
Snug Harbor
10:30pm - No  Cover
http://www.snugrock.com

**Bill Hanna Jazz Jam
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

---

Wednesday April 25 - Happy Birthday Johan Mega-Shed  Hellström

**MaxxMusic Presents:  Aer (Tickets are still available)
The  Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**6th Annual Mac Arnold  Cornbread & Collard Greens Blues Festival Featuring Mac Arnold & Plate  Full O BluesThe Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**Trampled by Turtles  w/William Elliot Whitmore
The Neighborhood Theatre
8pm
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com

**Junkhat, The  Orchidales
Snug Harbor
9pm
http://www.snugrock.com

---

******************************************************************************************* Band/Artist/Media News, Features,  Announcements and Upcoming Local and Regional Events ************************************************************************* ****************** *** = New Additions This Week Misc News, Events & Announcements: ***Guitar Center - Grand Opening Weekend in North  Charlotte! The weekend includes a Live Performance and  Music Workshops, Discounts, Give-aways & more! The new store also features  Guitar Center Studios, Recording Made Easy classes, and Guitar Center On-Stage  with various competitions.  http://www.facebook.com/guitarcenter ***The 1st Annual NODA Summer Musicfest,  June 30 – July 1, 2012, is now accepting submissions for performance. The event  is being hosted in Charlotte, North Carolina’s NODA District, the City's best  collection of galleries and performance venues and some of the funkiest full  service restaurants including authentic Cajun cooking, Southwest cuisine, a  Creative pizza eatery and more! - http://bit.ly/Jc5vmE **North Carolina Brewers  & Music Festival - May 12, 2012 - Rural Hill,  Huntersville, NC - featuring: Steep Canyon Rangers, Ryan Montbleau Band,  Larry Keel and Natural Bridge, The Black Lillies, Sol Driven Train, Old Man  Markley and BIG Something - http://www.ncbrewsmusic.com/ **Charlotte's 1st VH1 Save  The Music benefit. Music on 2 stages inside and outside at The Chop  Shop in NODA.  Bands confirmed to play inside so far include:  Radio  Dial, Stephen Warwick and Secondhand Stories, Hectorina, Jon Lindsay and Solo acts confirmed to play outside so far include: Guns  and The Open Sea, Dylan Gilbert, Stephen Warwick. Saturday May 12,  2012, 5pm-2am - https://www.facebook.com/events/113765902077401/?ref=notif&notif_t=event_invit **TreasureFestII - May 18 -  May 20 at Plaza Midwood in Various Venues with a LOT of bands from  Charlotte and around the country - http://www.treasurefest.blogspot.com * https://www.facebook.com/events/182416738537789/ **Drumstrong 2012 - May 19  & 20, 2012 featuring: Keller Williams w/Jeff Sipe and friends,  George Porter, Jr., w/The Runnin' Pardners, Hannah Ford, Keving "KalimbaMan"  Spears, Consider The Source, Sci Fi, Dead End Parking, Sol Driven Train, The  Reckoning, The Lamping Shades, Alien Funk Patrol, Eyes of the Elders, The  Brubakers, Inner Visions, Roots Reggae, djesben, Bubonik Funk, Pseudo Blue &  The Majestics, Jordon Klemons Trio ww/Ron Brendle & Curtis Wingfield, Remy  St. Claire, Terrence Houston, Brint Anderson, Michael Lemmler, Khris Royal and  more.  http://www.drumstrong.org Upcoming House  Concerts: **2012  Little Yellow Music House Concerts (Columbia, SC) 5/12: Adam Klein; 6/08: Rod  Picott; 6/30:Carter Sampson; 8/25 or 8/26:  Will Kimbrough w/Vince McKinley - https://www.facebook.com/LittleYellowMusicHouse **SLHC  Basement Series Presents: Kristy Jackson w/Casey Clark 6/9; Barbara Lamb  8/25 http://www.supportlocalhouseconcerts.org Recent Reviews, Photos,  Interviews, TV, Press and Current Events worth  noting: **Music  Videos of Bands You Should (and may eventually) Get To Know:  http://charlottemusic.typepad.com/unknown_greats_you_should/ **Happy Trails - Rodney  Lanier - http://vimeo.com/33930867 * **Rodney Lanier Memorial  Service and New Orleans style processional down N. Davidson - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZjdovdIkzU&sns=fb *  **Goodbye Rodney - John Schacht/Shuffle Magazine - http://www.shufflemag.com/charlotte-bids-adieu-in-style-to-local-musician-rodney-lanier/ This and That: **Randy Walker, host of WSGE 91.7FM's The Roundtable's  Sunday Edition, is looking for bands/musicians who would like to  be a featured guest on his weekly radio program. If interested, please contact  Randy at lowwillie@aol.com for more information. http://www.wsge.org/program/publicaff.php News from our friends who have graced the Rock & Roll Motel: ***Some of you may remember the heartfelt and emotional  tribute song called "Milwaukee" our now mutual friend, Eliot Bronson recorded in  honor of dearly departed Rodney Lanier. Well, now Eliot  could use our help in getting his next CD project out there to the masses. Would  you take a few minutes to watch the video and perhaps send a few $ his way? He's  worth it! :-) http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1085691704/eliot-bronson-and-yonder-orphans **Recent  (2012) guests of the R&R Motel - Carl  Anderson, Sons of Bill, The Wheeler Brothers, Mando Saenz, Clark Paterson Band, Firework Show, Breaking Laces, The  Ghost Wolves, Seth Glier & Ryan Hommel, The Winter Sounds, Andy D., Lefty  Williams Band, Miniature Tigers, Jukebox the Ghost, The Elwins and Frontier  Ruckus! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1188419795773.29121.1386669128&type=3 Radio: **The Roundtable's Sunday  Edition hosted by Randy Walker (every Sunday) - WSGE 91.7FM - 9am-10am  -http://www.wsge.org/wsge/ **Listen online to our  local and regional bands at 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/ Misc. Organizations and  Links: **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)

***************
04/19 -  The Boxer Rebellion - The Grey Eagle (Asheville, NC)
04/27  - Bob Schneider Solo Acoustic - The Visulite Theatre
04/27 -  Lucero w/J Roddy Walston and The Business - The Orange Peel  (Asheville, NC)
04/28 - Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring  Jerry Douglas - Township Auditorium (Columbia, SC)
04/29 -  The Beach Boys - Raleigh Amphitheater (Raleigh, NC)
04/29 -  Dave Barnes - McGlohon Theater
04/30 - ^Gomez - The Visulite Theatre
05/1-6 -  Come Fly Away - Belk Theater
05/02 - Nick Lowe  Band - Fletcher Opera House (Raleigh, NC)
05/02 - Steve Earle  and The Dukes (and Duchesses) featuring/Allison Moorer- The  Neighborhood Theatre
05/03 - Nick Lowe  Band - Variety Playhouse (Atlanta, GA)
05/05 - Bombadil With  Justin Robinson & The Mary Annettes - The Visulite Theatre
05/05  - Feist - Thomas Wolfe Auditorium (Asheville, NC)
05/05 - Beach House - Cat's Cradle (Carrboro, NC)
05/09  - Desert Noises - The Evening Muse
05/10 -  Archers of Loaf - The Grey Eagle (Asheville, NC)
05/12 -  NC Brewers & Music Festival - Huntersville, NC
05/12 -  VH1 Save the Music - The Chop Shop
05/15 - Greg  Laswell w/ Elizabeth Ziman - Tremont Music Hall
05/16-18 - FemmeFest - The Evening Muse
05/16 - Horse Feathers - The Grey Eagle (Asheville, NC)
05/16 - MaxxMusic Presents:   Madeleine Peyroux - McGlohon Theatre
05/17 - Dar Williams  w/The Milk Carton Kids- The  Handlebar (Greenville, SC)
05/23 - St. Vincent w/Shearwater - Cat’s Cradle (Carrboro, NC)
05/23 - Justin Townes Earle  with Tristen - The Grey Eagle (Asheville, NC)
05/26 - ^The Great Lake Swimmers w/Cold Specks - The Grey  Eagle (Asheville, NC)
05/28 - The Polyphonic Spree  -  McGlohon Theatre
06/01 -^Alejandro Escovedo - The Grey Eagle (Asheville,  NC)
06/05 - ^Joe Pug w/ David Wax  Museum - The Evening Muse
06/05 - Tower of Power -  The Handlebar (Greenville, SC)
06/07 - Paul Thorn - McGlohon  Theater
06/07 - Blind Pilot - The Neighborhood  Theatre
06/09 - ^Stephen Kellogg & The  Sixers - The Evening Muse
06/13 - Dawes - The  Orange Peel (Asheville, NC)
06/14 - CAST IRON  FILTER - The Visulite Theatre
06/15 - Jonathan  Richman feat. Tommy Larkins - The Grey Eagle (Asheville, NC)
06/16  - TMP Beatles Tribute - Knight Theater
06/17 - A  Bluegrass Evening with Vince Gill with special guest Sarah Jarosz -  Knight Theater
06/22 - Joe Purdy w/The Giving Tree Band -  The Grey Eagle (Asheville, NC)
06/22 - Todd Snider - The  Visulite Theatre
06/24 - Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw - Bank  of America Stadium
06/28 - Yarn - U.S. National Whitewater  Center
07/03 - Tab Benoit w/Sol Driven Train  & Eric Lindell - US  National Whitewater Center
07/03 -  Coldplay - Time Warner Cable Arena
07/04 - Moreland & Arbuckle w/These United States, Have Gun, Will Travel - US National  Whitewater Center
07/07 - The Soul Food Festival  featuring WAR - Uptown Charlotte
07/08 - Crosby Stills &  Nash - Durham, NC - Durham Performing Arts Center
07/10 - Roger Water's The Wall Tour - Time Warner Cable Arena
07/26-29 - FloydFest - Floyd, VA
08/17 - Jay  Brannan - The Visulite Theatre
08/18 - Malcolm Holcombe - The Evening  Muse08/18 - George  Jones - Durham PAC (Durham, NC)
09/25 -  Mark Kozelek (of Sun Kil Moon & Red House Painters) - The  Grey Eagle (Asheville, NC)
10/20 - Tim O'Brien  with Mollie O'Brien & Rich Moore - The Grey Eagle (Asheville,  NC)

Special thanks this week to Louis  Kaufmann, Jim Pitman, Rufus & Cyndi Smith, Alton Purvis and Jeff  Willis!  and my special friends &  family who listen to me, advise me and are always there for moral, and wise,  support.

"I would have missed so many bands  and performances if I didn't have those electronic newsletters. John Tosco and  Laurie Koster in the same city-Charlotte is truly blessed!" Jeff (Willis)
* 
"Laurie, I really appreciate all that you do for the  local music scene. You've been so encouraging and (as you say, "someone's gotta  write that weepy, whiny sh*t!). I know how hard you work on that newsletter and  how much heart you put into the scene.  Thanks for all that you do!  Busting out  the checkbook as we speak!" ~ Rick Spreitzer
*
"We all second  that..Hell we all third that! Thx again Guys!" Rufus & Cyndi Smith - Support  Local House Concerts
*
"...cause what I think what  you do as the Queen of The City, is what every city needs."  Scott Harding -  VikingRecords Onlineusa
*
"Laurie, The price of a ticket to a show  is always known. The price of missing one that I didn't know about is much more.  There's always been cool people in the background of a music scene that keep it  going. You are one of those people and I appreciate what you do. This is my  first contribution to keeping the newsletter coming. I feel good about doing it  and you will hear from me again. Thanks for all you do." Alton
*
"Thanks for your coverage and support, much appreciated as always!  :)" Rob Tavaglione, Owner, Catalyst Recording
*"Laurie, As  I go to check my e-mail, 9 out of 10 times Ihave an e-mail from you informing me  about the events in the surrounding area. I must say that I appreciate and  respect your work as a promoter, simply for the love of music, with my fullest  capability. The Avett Brothers work everyday from the time we wake until the  time we sleep. I never stop and doubt I will ever be able to. Musicians and  artist can go months without paychecks and never even consider another line of  work. I know this because it is how I live as an artist and musician. My point  is this.....THANK YOU. You are the kind of force that musicians and artist need.  One who loves it regardless and does everything that they can to keep it alive.  That is how we feel.
Thanks, Sincerely - The Avett Brothers Scott Avett"  (2003)

---

Thank you to those who  have reciprocated links or shown appreciation or have supported me in some way  throughout the years.  This weekly newsletter not only takes many, many hours to  compile, distribute, blog and promote, but also costs a monthly fee.  As many  have shared with me, it's both a valuable resource, and a treasured promotional  tool. I started it, (in 2003), as a service to my musician clients and friends  who, at the time, had few ways of promoting their shows, or a publication that  would have an interest in writing about, or even listing their independent  shows. It has grown since then to include much more, but its purpose remains the  same - not to be a comprehensive list, but a way to help promote and advertise  those artists and venues I'm familiar enough with to personally recommend, and  whom I feel may need, and appreciate, what I do.

Best of Charlotte Awards  & Press Patrons of the Arts by Courtney  Devores - The Charlotte Observer March, 2012 #1  Music Fan (Charlotte Folk Society) First  Couple of Charlotte Music (Uptown Magazine) skirt! Magazine -  #1 Fan - February 2006 Passion Issue Living it up at the 'Rock  & Roll Motel' Charlotte couple shares their home with touring rock  bands. by April Denée/The Charlotte Observer http://aprildenee.com/2011/05/01/livin-it-up-at-the-rock-roll-motel/ http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/05/01/2256244/living-it-up-at-the-rock-roll.html

The  Charlotte Weekly Happenings Newsletter, Updates and latest news can also be  found at: 

http://www.carolinamusicconnection.com * http://charlottemusic.typepad.com/charlotte_events_calendar/ *  http://charlotteeventscalendar.blogspot.com/ and http://twitter.com/charlottemusic

(Please forward this newsletter  to your friends, and also consider a link back to my website to encourage people  to sign up for this newsletter.  And finally, as always, it's a good idea  to check with the artist or venue prior to driving to a show).