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Sunday, October 14, 2007
Photos / Live Reviews Echo Project - Saturday
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Sun, Oct 14, 2007 at 11:55 AM
Another long day at the Echo Project on Saturday.
The first act I caught was Futureman & his Black Mozart Ensemble. It basically infused classical music with hip-hop. While there was some rapping later in the set, the part I caught focused mostly around Futureman's direction of the instrumentalists.
I caught Hope for Agoldensummer on the Green Garage stage next. The trio had some nice harmonies and combined folk with elements of rockabilly and country.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Live Reviews Echo Project - Day 1
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Sat, Oct 13, 2007 at 12:13 PM
Greetings from Atlanta!
The first-ever Echo Project kicked off on Friday on a farm just outside of Atlanta. I can't say things went off without a hitch, but so far, so good.
After being told to wait for a shuttle to get from the daily parking lot to the festival, a 25-minute wait yielded no bus.
So, myself and a couple other journalists hitched a ride on a food cart heading for concessions.
Once into the festival area, it looked quite a bit like Bonnaroo - five stages, plenty of vendors and large expanses of grass without shade.
The big difference is the crowd size. While 100,000 were rumored at Bonnaroo, the rumor floating around Echo is that 7,000 tickets were sold.
While the temperature hovered around 80, it felt more like 90 under the sun.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
The Echo Project blogs
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Thu, Oct 11, 2007 at 11:40 AM
Coming this weekend - blogs and photos from Atlanta's Echo Project!
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
CD Reviews CD Review: Radiohead
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Wed, Oct 10, 2007 at 12:12 PM
Radiohead
In Rainbows
Release date: Oct. 10, 2007
The Deal: Radiohead releases new album online for whatever you want to pay for it -- nothing or more.
The Good: It's about what you'd expect from a Radiohead album if you're familiar with past efforts. It's kind of early to do a review, since most of the music usually grows on me over time, but it's available, and if you're a fan, it's worth checking out. The album opens up with a techno-ish "15 Steps." "Nude" is a slow roller, as is "Faust Arp."
The Bad: Maybe I'm not the best person to review this album since I have a love/hate relationship with the band's music. Sometimes I listen to it and it blows me away, other times I listen to it and think it's nothing special. That varies from album to album and song to song. I feel the same of In Rainbows -- some of the songs sound really good and others don't sound like much of anything to me.
The Verdict: It's a bold way to release an album, even if it's only 10 tracks. Though I can't stop wondering if this is the same album they would have released in a regular format, spare tracks from the last recording or some other combination.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Video: The Noises 10's "Distance"
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Oct 9, 2007 at 11:25 AM
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New Releases This week's new releases (10/9)
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Oct 9, 2007 at 6:27 AM
Here's a quick list of some of the big names releasing albums this week:
Eric Clapton "Complete Clapton"
Josh Groban "Noel"
Kid Rock "Rock and Roll Jesus"
Jennifer Lopez "Brave"
Puddle of Mudd "Famous"
Monday, October 8, 2007
Photos / Live Reviews Foo Fighters review, setlist and photos!
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Oct 8, 2007 at 11:02 AM
Foo Fighters w/ Hifi Handgrenades
Cricket Arena
Oct. 5, 2007
The Deal: Foo Fighters hammer away with hit-heavy show shortly after release of new album.
The Good: All of it. The Foos played for roughly two hours with a setlist that covered all bases, including a four-song acoustic set. Dave Grohl has not only made people forget that he's a hell of a drummer, but reminded them he's a hell of a front man. I was impressed that he even jumped off stage and played in the crowd for a little while - and not just on the floor; he went up into the lower level, guitar in hand. The band promised to play for a "long time" and that they did. Pat Smear was out for a few songs, though he declined any opportunity for a solo. Grohl couldn't remember the last time he was in Charlotte - "Maybe 10 years ago with the Chili Peppers?" - but said he hoped they'd return in the spring. As the band started "Breakout" and the crowd sung along, Grohl stopped them to say, "Hey, there's only one lead singer here tonight." However, he invited all to sing during the chorus of "Best of You" - a moment that gave me chills. During "The Colour and the Shape," the band was introduced and took a moment to solo, including a triangle solo by the percussionist (not Taylor Hawkins, though Hawkins showed why he's one of the best rock drummers around).
The Bad: Can't really say there was anything bad. The HiFi Handgrenades got the people moving, though all their songs started to sound the same after a while. Kind of a "poor man's Green Day." Grohl's humor made me think he's been spending too much time around Jack Black. He forgot the words for the beginning of "Stacked Actors," but decided to adlib instead, which was hilarious.
The Verdict: One of the best rock shows I've seen in a long time. Grohl has a great "barbaric yawp" that he unleashes - I just hope he doesn't wreck his vocal chords for it. Catch 'em if they come back in the spring.
Setlist:
Let It Die
The Pretender
Times Like These
Cheer Up Boys (Your Makeup is Running)
I'll Stick Around
Long Road to Ruin
Breakout
Learn to Fly
The One
Stacked Actors
Skin and Bones (acoustic)
Marigold (acoustic)
My Hero (acoustic)
See You (acoustic)
Everlong
Monkey Wrench
All My Life
Encore
Aurora
But Honestly (acoustic)
Best of You
Friday, October 5, 2007
News Britney's New Video Hits Online ... Who Cares?
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Oct 5, 2007 at 3:53 PM
So, the new Britney Spears video has hit online and ... well, does anyone really care?
She tries her best to create a sexy video, yet I can't get the thought out of my head that:
a) Kevin Federline's been there ...
b) She's a mom ... not a milf
c) She just might be in a drug-induced stupor
d) Again, that whole K-Fed thing
e) She can't sing worth a damn
f) She's not too good at lip-synching either
g) She's now responsible for that annoying Chris Crocker
h) Ugh -- even that's more publicity than anyone mentioned above needs ...
Here's the video. I'm sorry to waste your time with it ...
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Photos Flaming Lips at Amos' Southend
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Oct 5, 2007 at 10:21 AM
Pick up the Oct. 10-16 edition of Creative Loafing for the review!
Here is the setlist from the Oct. 3 show at Amos':
Ta! Da!
Race for the Prize
Tapsmir
Free Radicals
Fight Test
Mountain Side
Vein of Stars
Yoshimi
2025
Pompeii
Yeah Yeah Yeah Song
Taps
Superman
The W.A.N.D.
Do You Realize
- Encore
Jelly
Moonlight Mile (scheduled but not played)
Thursday, October 4, 2007
News Spongetones Tribute Show
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Thu, Oct 4, 2007 at 11:00 AM
A special event on Saturday night at The Alley Cat will celebrate 25 years of The Spongetones.
The group, who released their debut record, Beat Music, in 1982, will be celebrated by special friends at "Every Night is a Holiday: A Tribute to The Spongetones" on Oct. 6 at 7 p.m.
The Spongetones - Jamie Hoover, Pat Walters, Steve Stoeckel and Rob Thorne - have been a part of the Charlotte music scene for years.
Admission is free.
WCNC's Larry Sprinkle will emcee the event. Artists scheduled to perform include:
Crisis
Leisure McCorkle
Bryan Shumate
Carl Rosen
James Deem Band
Don Dixon
Cool King Chris
Mego Dirge
The Sammies
Cruis-O-Matic
DeAnna Lynn
Mitch Easter
Michael Slawter & The Saving Graces
Big Bus Dream
Bill Lloyd
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