Moses Cherry; Haiti Benefit (01/31/2010)

Moses Cherry & the Topless Gospel Choir Don’t let the name fool you – this isn’t a burlesque show of any kind. The Milkjug Records group plays a front porch blues with plenty of soul and heart behind it. Cherry does a fine job on guitar and vocals, backed by Zac McBee (Atilla’s Honey) on kickdrum and harmonica and Johnny Burns on bass. Worth stopping in and checking out the whole bill – with The Lesser Pauls, Reverend Deadeye’s No Man Gospel Band and Perry Fowler. Snug Harbor

Haiti Earthquake Benefit Concert Yet another benefit concert with plenty of great local acts that would be worth checking out even if it wasn’t for a great cause. Performers include Jeremy Current, E-S Guthrie, the Activity, The Natural History, Amy Scheide, Sarah Deshields, Chris Kincaid, Matrimony, Jessica Drake and Bright Young Things. Anne R. Belk Theater at UNCC

This article appears in Jan 26 – Feb 1, 2010.