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Monday, October 13, 2008

News / Concert Announcement Rodney Crowell cancelled

Posted By on Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 4:06 PM

The Rodney Crowell show at the Visulite Theatre on Oct. 18 has been cancelled.

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News / Music Menu Today's Menus (10/13/2008)

Posted By on Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 8:02 AM

Bible of the Devil Chicago quartet Bible of the Devil mashes ’70s hard rock, soaring Dio-like into ’90s metal, rumbling Pantera-like, with southern boogie for the ensuing garagey metal bombast. It’s a noisy take on classic hard rock that works most of the time while sounding corky and dated on occasion. Their new recording, Freedom Metal, is slated for release this month. With Music Hates You. Milestone (Saimr Shukla)

State Radio The Boston trio is nearly becoming Rage Against the Machine’s mini-me. Not because of a similarity in music, but because of the band’s constant presence at political rallies. The band is currently touring in support of their sophomore release, Year of the Crow. Expect a lot of high-flying jumps and energy release when they play. The music goes from punk and rock to something more mellow with a tinge or reggae. Visulite (Jeff Hahne)

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Saturday, October 11, 2008

News / Music Menu Today's Menu (10/11/2008)

Posted By on Sat, Oct 11, 2008 at 8:04 AM

Donna Jean and the Tricksters Donna Jean Godchaux-McKay, a former session singer in the Southern soul hotbed of Muscle Shoals, Ala., (she worked with Aretha, Elvis and Otis, among others) is of course best known for her musical carryin’ on with the Grateful Dead and the Jerry Garcia Band, both with and without former husband Keith Godchaux, one of the Dead’s almost Spinal Tap-like string of keyboardists. She still works with some of the Dead extended family, but now gets her kicks (or tricks, perhaps) with her new band, a reconfiguration of her first post-Dead conflagration, Kettle Joe’s Psychedelic Swamp Revue. If’n you like acid-spiked bar band blues, you’ll no doubt find these Tricksters a treat. Double Door Inn (Davis)

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Friday, October 10, 2008

News / Concert Announcement 3 Doors Down rescheduled

Posted By on Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 5:02 PM

3 Doors Down, who cancelled its Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre show earlier this summer, have rescheduled the concert for Dec. 12 at Cricket Arena. Supporting acts will be Switchfoot and American Bang. Tickets go on sale on Oct. 18.

The band's original concert was postponed due to singer Brad Arnold's bout with laryngitis.

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News / Music Menu Today's Menus (10/10/08)

Posted By on Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 8:00 AM

Pat McGee Band McGee’s sway-along and sing-a-long rock is melodically in sync with radioland yet the gents are rootsy and road-tested enough to fend off negative criticism. The tight musicianship, along with thoughtfully crafted songs, acoustic riffing and multipart harmonies, makes the McGee band’s contemporary pop a perfect fit on date night. Visulite (Samir Shukla)

Missy Raines & the New Hip The Tennessee quartet sounds like a jazz ensemble playing a smoky watering hole in the wee hours, while other times they crank the bluegrass with mandolin and flat-picked guitar, the kind that gets toes tapping on a rickety front porch. Bassist/vocalist Missy Raines and her scrap band are warm and cozy, yet rather adventurous in their acoustic creations. The Evening Muse (Shukla)

The Eastern Seaboard The New York/Charlotte-based free jazz trio (plus cellist Ben Kennedy on this night) opens an Eastern swing with this cozy date. Eastern Seaboard music pulses with sinister mystery, traditional melodies upended by free-form explosions and pin-drop-quiet breakdowns. Their inspirations include all manner of musicians: Sonic Youth, Lester Young, Chicago post-rock, Boards of Canada, ’60s free jazz, Joe Strummer — they’re even recording with Mark Ospavot, who’s worked with Magik Markers and Parts and Labor, among others. Century/Patchwerk Playhaus (John Schacht)

Tim Reynolds and TR3 He spent most of the summer touring with his friend Dave Matthews, but now Tim Reynolds is heading back out with his solo project — they play their own stuff as well as some obscure covers. Reynolds guitar work is usually the star of the show. Neighborhood Theatre (Jeff Hahne)

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Thursday, October 9, 2008

News / New Releases Finally Democracy?

Posted By on Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 3:59 PM

A new date has been set for the release of Guns N Roses long-awaited Chinese Democracy album.

On Nov. 23, the album will be available as a Best Buy exclusive. Yeah, I'll believe it when I see it on the shelves.

Dr. Pepper must be panicking though - they said they'd give everyone in America a free can of soda if the album comes out in 2008.

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News Thursday Throwback 2

Posted By on Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 3:53 PM

I'm not afraid to say it: I love me some Steely Dan. Sure, most of their music is relegated to smooth jazz or soft rock stations these days, but that doesn't diminish the artistic merit of this rock duo that started in the 1970s and still plays today. I found a live clip of them performing on YouTube, although it should be noted that they never toured much back in their heyday. Anyway, check out this clip of the band playing "Black Cow":

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News / Music Menu Today's Menu (10/09/2008)

Posted By on Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 8:55 AM

Jonathan Richman Whether it’s from his Modern Lovers guise, his solo work or even his Conan O’Brien cameos and appearance in the movie There’s Something About Mary, Jonathan Richman’s open-hearted take on pop and punk has influenced a slew of modern performers, including The Violent Femmes, They Might Be Giants, Ween, Weezer, Art Brut and others. Mind you, few of those artists approach the wide-eyed artistry and aw-shucks emotionalism (to further a phrase) of the man, but then again, they’ve all sold a shitload more records than homey, too. That said, good luck scorin’ a ticket. The Evening Muse (Timothy C. Davis)

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Wednesday, October 8, 2008

QC After Dark / News Lake Norman Sports Grille 'hard' opening

Posted By on Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 5:41 PM

If you read my previous column "Finding new life up on the lake," then you know I’ve been making a lot of trips up and down I-77. Well, I just keep finding reasons to go up there…. for the nightlife.

Cason-Point: Last Thursday’s soft (as opposed to hard) opening of Lake Norman’s new sports bar…. Lake Norman Sports Grille.

Formerly Solace, this spot nestled within the Shops on the Green is owned and operated by the same guys who bring us Rusty Rudder. They’ve transformed their upscale tapas bar into an upscale sports bar… and just in time for football season. If Rusty Rudder is the Disney World of local bars, then this place is Disney Land for sports fans. 

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News Canceled: Buckcherry show

Posted By on Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 11:14 AM

Buckcherry's scheduled performance in Charlotte on Oct. 8 has been canceled.

To get "all lit up again," try watching Buckcherry's newest music video for the track "Too Drunk" here.

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