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CD Reviews / Opinion / News CD Review: The Foreign Exchange's Authenticity
Posted By Mike McCray on Fri, Oct 29, 2010 at 4:50 PM
The Deal: Grammy-nominated duo with North Carolina lead singer releases their third studio album.
The Good: Soulful without fitting in a nice, little, soulful box. I mean it's really, really mellow. Nicolay continues to produce tracks right in Phonte Coleman's vocal wheelhouse, not giving the rapper turned singer anything he would necessarily have to stretch for. The production also had a dope familiarity. Tracks put you instantly in the mind of pop and R&B tracks from the '80s even with the electronic touches of Nicolay's European influence.
Opinion / Jeff Hahne / News What are the scariest music videos?
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Oct 29, 2010 at 2:13 PM
Since Halloween is this weekend, I thought I'd ask — what do you think is the scariest music video?
I remember when Michael Jackson's was a bit scary and creepy... so is it "Thriller"?
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Marilyn Manson's "Sweet Dreams" is still pretty damned frightening....
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And Aphex Twin is the kind of thing that will give you nightmares.
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Billboard has come up with its own list here.
What's your opinion?
10-in-10 CD Reviews / News 10-in-10 CD reviews
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Oct 29, 2010 at 1:49 PM
Each Friday, we review 10 recently released CDs in 10 words each:
Duane Stephenson Black Gold — To-Isis singer’s sophomore album full of good, traditional reggae rhythms.
Easy Star Allstars Dubber Side of the Moon — Spaced-out remixes of original Dub Side of the Moon.
Senses Fail The Fire — Band offers that emo, heavy-handed rock. Concert DVD included.
Various Artists The Imus Ranch II — Benefit CD includes Jamey Johnson, Levon Helm and 11 others.
Elizabeth and the Catapult The Other Side of Zero — A mix between Sara Bareilles and Florence and the Machine.
The Gay Blades Savages — Duo sure can make big rock noise for two people.
Jesse McReynolds & Friends Songs of the Grateful Dead — Grateful Dead songs covered in a straight-forward bluegrass manner.
Brendan James Brendan James — Pop-rock style sits on list of radio-ready singers.
Joe Louis Walker Blues Conspiracy — Live blues set was recorded on Rhythm & Blues Cruise.
Greg Humphreys Realign Your Mind — Hobex, Dillon Fence singer releases his second, diverse solo album.
Concert Announcement / News MerleFest announces initial lineup
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Oct 29, 2010 at 12:12 PM
The initial lineup for MerleFest has been announced. The festival will take place on the campus of Wilkes Community College on April 28 - May 1, 2011.
Here are the acts that have been announced so far:
Doc Watson
Richard Watson
Susana and Timmy Abell
Alberti Flea Circus
Balsam Range
The Banknotes
Rory Block
Roy Book Binder
Alison Brown Quartet
Buffalo Barfield
Sam Bush Band
Cadillac Sky
Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper
T. Michael Coleman
Crooked Still
Ken Crouse
Donna The Buffalo
The Doobie Brothers (with newest member John Cowan)
Casey Driessen
Eleanor Ellis
Emmitt-Nershi Band
Paul Geremia
Mitch Greenhill
George Hamilton IV
Harper
Corey Harris and Phil Wiggins
John Hartford String Band
Bob Hill
David Holt
The InterACTive Theater of Jef
Veronika Jackson
Jeff and Vida
Johnson’s Crossroad
Catfish Keith
The Kruger Brothers
Sonny Landreth
Jim Lauderdale
Jack Lawrence
Jeff Little
The Local Boys
Lyle Lovett
Lost Bayou Ramblers
Corb Lund
Bill Mathis
Andy May
Del McCoury Band
Nashville Bluegrass Band
The Neighbors
Tim O’Brien
Pauls Creek Band
Red Molly
Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band
Scythian
Shana Banana
The Sigmon Stringers
Sinai Mountain Ramblers
Slate Mountain Ramblers
Steve and Ruth Smith
Joe Smothers
Synder Family Band
Tut Taylor
Town Mountain
Happy Traum
The Wailin’ Jennys
The Waybacks
Charles Welch
Pete and Joan Wernick
Wilkes Acoustic Folk Society
Josh Williams Band
Tony Williamson
Zephyr Lightning Bolts
Photos / Live Reviews / News Live review: These United States, Thrift Store Cowboys
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Oct 29, 2010 at 11:58 AM
These United States, Thrift Store Cowboys, Andy Bilinski
Evening Muse
Oct. 28, 2010
Photos coming soon!
The Deal: Alt-country rock groups These United States and Thrift Store Cowboys are joined by Wilmington singer-songwriter Andy Bilinski.
The Good: The night got started with Bilinski, who made it known that he was fighting a cold, but powered through it to deliver a solid set of songs. He delivers his songs with a comfort and ease on stage that gets your attention easily. His storyteller folk style also draws the listener in. He also showed sincerity and heartache at the right moments, while showing great ability to control the volume of his voice and guitar.
News / Concert Announcement Crow, The Roots to perform at D.C. rally
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Oct 29, 2010 at 11:28 AM
There's been a lot of buzz about the Washington D.C. rally that's taking place this weekend — Jon Stewart's Rally to Restore Sanity and Stephen Colbert's March to Keep Fear Alive.
A lot of people have wondered what's going to happen. Now, the Christian Science Monitor is reporting that thanks to the permit for the event, there are a lot of TBD slots, but also a few details.
10:00 a.m.: The pre-pre-show begins with videos and music on the jumbotron to keep the gathering crowd friendly and entertained.Noon: The pre-show starts with a performance from The Roots.
12:40: A comedian (to be determined) warms up the audience.
12:57: A video countdown with a show introduction.
1:00: The show kicks off with the national anthem by a musical guest (to be announced).
1:05: Mr. Stewart welcomes the crowd.
1:20: Mr. Colbert enters, and two actors – Don Novello and Sam Waterston – perform readings.
1:40: Jeff Tweedy and Mavis Staple perform for 10 minutes, followed by Stewart and Colbert until 2 p.m.
2:15: Sheryl Crow performs for five minutes, followed by speakers and guests (to be determined).
2:30: Musical guests (also still being lined up) come on.
2:40: The show turns to a pre-taped sequence – The Sanity and Fear Awards.
News 311 at The Fillmore tonight (Oct. 29)
Posted By Debra Seth on Fri, Oct 29, 2010 at 8:51 AM
311 A number of local acts make it their business to cover this band's hits, but none is as good as the original. 311 continues to rock out on tour following its mid-'90s success with songs like "All Mixed Up" and "Down." They'll take the stage in the Q.C. to perform music that has enough guitar riffs to make you head-bang and beats funky enough for even the most dedicated hip-hop fiend. $67, The Fillmore Charlotte, www.livenation.com
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
News / On Tour Black Flag Records crew invited to finish The Smoker's Club Tour
Posted By Mike McCray on Thu, Oct 28, 2010 at 3:59 PM
The crew from Black Flag Records; Dow Jones, A. Moss, Deniro Farrar and DJ Complete, were invited to finish out The Smoker's Club Tour after their set last night.
They opened for Curren$y, Big K.R.I.T & Smoke DZA in Wilmington on Tuesday and will knock out the last four dates of the show in Orlando, Fla., Miami, Fla., Norfolk, Va. and Richmond, Va.
Both camps got time to bond after spending an extra day in Charlotte just hanging out in the studio and going around town. While it's not entirely unheard of for good local openers to join guys on the road, it's another step in the right direction for the guys who've managed to do multiple dates with Nas, Damian Marley, Wiz Khalifa and others this year.
Congrats.
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Wolf Alice delights, energizes Charlotte crowd 1
North London rock quartet fills Visulite with raw emotions.
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Live review: LeAnn Rimes, Uptown Charlotte (8/17/2014) 2
Singer caps off day which included second annual parade.
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Tales of puppet porn... 5
