THE NOVA ECHO Asheville combo alternates between fluffy electro pop and spacey dance rock blasted with guitar bursts. Lyrical depth may not be a strong suit, but they manage tonal warmth in the mix, where some cuts prevail with keyboard-laden crescendos assisted by guitars and percussion. Fans of ’80s synth pop, take note. With Oh No Fiasco. $5. Double Door Inn. www.doubledoorinn.com. (Samir Shukla)
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SHIRLEY MURDOCK With roots in gospel music Shirley Murdock is taking it back to the genre of music that made her a household name. Known for her 1986 smash hit “As We Lay,” the songstress has continued to gain popularity in the realm of R&B and gospel. Hitting the Queen City in all her glory, Murdock guarantees this will be a memorable performance with features from singers Kelly Price, Regina Belle and Beverly Crawford. Upset you will miss this once-in-a-lifetime performance? Don’t worry — Murdock and the Divas will be doing a live CD/DVD recording for your viewing and listening pleasure to be released in the future. $18. The Broadcast Group Complex, Fort Mill, www.thebroadcastgroup.com. (Johnathan Cruse)
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This article appears in Apr 26 – May 2, 2011.
