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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Arts / Today's Top Five Today's Top 5: Wednesday

Posted By Anita Overcash on Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 9:32 AM

Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, June 19, 2013 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

* Charlotte Squawks Ninesense at Booth Playhouse

* Two Gallants at Visulite Theatre

* Moments in Time exhibit at RedSky Gallery

* New Kids On The Block, 98 Degrees, and Boyz II Men at Time Warner Cable Arena

* 10 Comics for $10 at The Comedy Zone

Tags: Charlotte Squawks Ninesense, Booth Playhouse, Two Gallants, Visulite Theatre, Moments in Time exhibit, RedSky Gallery, New Kids On The Block, 98 Degrees, Boyz II Men, Time Warner Cable Arena, 10 Comics for $10, at The Comedy Zone, Charlotte, NC, Image

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Music Menu Two Gallants at Visulite Theatre tonight (6/19/13)

Posted By Chelsea Rutledge on Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 8:27 AM

TWO GALLANTS
An unlikely duo, San Francisco natives Adam Stephens and Tyson Vogel have been making music independently since 1993. Though the two have been long-time friends, it wasn't until 2004 that they began collaborating on folk/rock project, Two Gallants. After a few label changes and time spent refining their blend of aggressive indie rock and folk, Two Gallants have returned from a five-year hiatus, with the same energy and eclectic rock sound they had circa 2007. Though the two man-band draws from a variety of instruments, including harmonica, guitar and banjo, it is the strangely pleasing sound of the vocal harmony that distinguishes Two Gallants. Returning to U.S. stages for the first time in more than half a decade, Two Gallants bears an unmistakable fierceness on their latest album, The Bloom and the Blight. Combining their Western spirit, with heavy raw-rock instrumentals and a post-modern style, Two Gallants have separated themselves from the slew of Mumford and Sons-esque projects that seem to dominate the genre. $14-$17. June 19, 8 p.m. Visulite Theatre, 1615 Elizabeth Ave. 704-358-9200.

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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

News / Opinion McCrory has gall to praise former moderate GOP governor

Posted By John Grooms on Tue, Jun 18, 2013 at 3:55 PM

Gov. Pat McCrory has a lot of nerve praising former N.C. Gov. Jim Holshouser, who died Monday at age 78.

Holshouser came into office on Richard Nixon's coattails in 1972, becoming the first GOP governor in North Carolina since Reconstruction. He quickly gained a reputation as a governor who worked well with the legislature, a genuine moderate - you know, like McCrory was supposed to be - who enthusiastically supported several programs that today's version of the GOP would condemn as "socialism" or worse.

Holshouser served as governor from 1973 to 1977

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Holshouser served as governor from 1973 to 1977

Tags: John Grooms, Pat McCrory, Jim Holshouser, moderate, conservative, GOP, Republican, General Assembly, North Carolina, Richard Nixon, voter ID, African American, women, rights, law, government, Reconstruction, Coastal Area Management Act, Environmental Protection Agency, Image

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News News to Know (6/18/13): Raleigh party mansion closes

Posted By Ana McKenzie on Tue, Jun 18, 2013 at 12:12 PM

1. Speed demons, rejoice! N.C. Senate-approved bill would increase speed limits on some state highways to 75 mph.

Gentlemen, start your engines!

2. More infuriating news out of Bank of America as former employees say the Charlotte-based bank rewarded them to send homeowners into foreclosure.

3. Meet Lynn Good, Duke Energy's new president and CEO

4. Anatomy of "Moral Monday" protesters

5. Court closes a Raleigh mansion that threw rapper-approved parties

Tags: News to Know, Ana McKenzie, links, Bank of America, Moral Monday, Duke Energy, Lynn Good, Raleigh, Moral Monday, Image

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Arts / Today's Top Five Today's Top 5: Tuesday

Posted By Anita Overcash on Tue, Jun 18, 2013 at 11:33 AM

Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, June 18, 2013 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

* The World is Bending exhibit at New Gallery of Modern Art

* David Byrne at Belk Theater

* Music Trivia at Strike City

* Country Tuesday at Snug Harbor

* College Night at Whisky River

Tags: The World is Bending, New Gallery of Modern Art, David Byrne, Belk Theater, Music Trivia, Strike City, Country Tuesday, Snug Harbor, College Night, Whisky River, Charlotte, NC, Image

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Music Menu David Byrne & St. Vincent at Belk Theater tonight (6/18/13)

Posted By Rachel Bailey on Tue, Jun 18, 2013 at 8:15 AM

DAVID BYRNE & ST. VINCENT
In the years since the dissolution of the Talking Heads, David Byrne has been a prolific collaborator, cashing in on his well-deserved respect by pairing up with the likes of everyone from Brian Eno to Sharon Jones to Fatboy Slim. His 2012 release with St. Vincent, Love This Giant, was one of his best collaborations to date. Borrowing bombastic, rhythm-driven horns from hip-hop, the duo crafted a lively record, full of Byrne's signature bizarro-pop. And, as is his fashion, Byrne made sure there was a thrilling live show to take on the road. Expect a stage jam-packed with musicians, stepping in time as they, say, toot a French horn. You're not liable to see many shows like this in your lifetime. $29.50-$84.50. June 18, 7:30 p.m. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

Tags: Rachel Bailey, David Byrne & St. Vincent, Belk Theater, Charlotte, concert, music, Preview, Image

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Monday, June 17, 2013

Arts / Today's Top Five Today's Top 5: Monday

Posted By Anita Overcash on Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 11:51 AM

Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, June 17, 2013 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

* Monday Jazz Jam at Poor Richard's Book Shoppe

* Lucius at Stage Door Theater

* All You Can Bowl at Strike City

* The Monday Night Allstars at Double Door Inn

* SIN Best of the 80's at Comet Grill

Tags: Monday Jazz Jam, Poor Richard's Book Shoppe, Lucius, Stage Door Theater, All You Can Bowl, Strike City, The Monday Night Allstars, Double Door Inn, SIN Best of the 80's, Comet Grill, Charlotte, NC, Image

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Music Menu Lucius at Stage Door Theater tonight (6/17/13)

Posted By Pat Moran on Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 8:06 AM

Lucius
Lauded by Rolling Stone, NPR and economist Paul Krugman (?!), tandem vocalists Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig of Brooklyn based indie pop quintet Lucius have been painted as hipster successors to the Shirelles. But Lucius offers far more than a retro '60s souffle of perky smirky girl-group pop. Certainly Wolfe and Laessig channel the hooky hand-clapping energy of the Ronettes on their recent, titular EP. Yet Lucius' compositions also execute sharp left turns toward the alt country of Emmylou Harris and the jazzy sophisticated pop of Feist. Charismatic front-women, Wolfe and Laessig rarely harmonize like vocal duos the Secret Sisters or the Watson Twins. Instead, they seamlessly merge their voices into one shared, sublime frequency. Underpinned with clattery, clip-clopping percussion and playful brio, the primarily acoustic combo makes a powerful racket. Yet, Lucius keeps a foot in heartfelt Americana as well as rocking pop. In an early incarnation sans sideman, Wolfe and Laessig performed a dazzling, high lonesome rendition of "Shenandoah". They remain grounded in the soulfulness of Patsy Cline while exploring the quirky, nonchalant sincerity of The Roches. $10. June 17, 7:30 p.m. Stage Door Theater, 130 North Tryon St. 704- 372-1000.

Tags: Pat Moran, Charlotte, concert, music, Preview, Stage Door Theater, Lucius, Image

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Sunday, June 16, 2013

Music Checking in from Bonnaroo 2013

Posted By Jeff Hahne on Sun, Jun 16, 2013 at 9:14 AM

(Updated on Sunday morning.) Roughly 90,000 people have descended on the farmlands of Manchester, Tenn., for the 12th annual Bonnaroo Art & Music Festival. Along with the numerous bands comes lots of sweat and a lack of sleep. Oh, and you can almost smell the porta-johns in the air, can't you? Having been here five times before, I can easily say, "This ain't my first 'Roo-deo."

Jeff Hahne

Being at Bonnaroo is a trade-off. You say goodbye to indoor plumbing and anything resembling a good night's rest in exchange for so much good music you don't even know where to begin.

On the music end of things, I'll be putting together an overall wrap-up when I get back to Charlotte - and get some sleep. For now, here's some random tidbits from "the farm." (This post will be updated daily - and in the meantime you can follow me on Twitter.)

Thursday

* Yesterday's bottled water consumption count totaled seven. Yes, seven. Stay hydrated, folks. People are already passing out on a regular basis.

* Just as the heat of the day started to get firey, I passed two guys slowly walking down the dirt road between stages. As the two early-20-somethings held on to large waffle cones filled with dripping ice cream, one looked at the other and said, "Seriously, this is the best idea we've had all day ..."

Tags: Bonnaroo, Manchester, Tennessee, banh mi, hula hoops, Jack Johnson, Mumford & Sons, water, Charlotte, food, ice cream, Jeff Hahne, 2013, The Avett Brothers, Of Monsters and Men, DIIV, Matrimony, Amish doughnuts, food trucks, Pretty Lights, R. Kelly, Image