Thursday, November 20, 2008

Trans-Siberian Orchestra stops by Charlotte

Posted By on Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 10:56 AM

Trans-Siberian Orchestra will delve into orchestral jamming with its own special fusion of progressive rock, symphonic metal and classical music tonight at Time Warner Cable Arena. Tickets are $38-$48. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 704-522-6500.

Watch the video below to see one of Trans-Siberian Orchestra's live performances of "Faith Noel."

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Music Menu, 11/20/08

Posted By on Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 12:04 AM

Dub is a Weapon Fans of good dub (wub-wub-wub-wub-wub) or at least good bud ought to find a lot to like here. Now about seven years into their career, the Richmond-based, Dave Hahn-led DIAW (no relation to Boris) can soften even the hardest of blood clots. Members past and present have played with Marley, Tosh, Gil-Scott Heron and The Congos, among others. Particularly impressive is the percussion, containing just the right amount of boom-bap along with the bleeps and blooshes. (I made that last word up.) With Bums Lie. Visulite Theatre (Timothy C. Davis)

Carrie Rodriguez Texas-born, Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Carrie Rodriguez is a natural fiddle player who's not so shabby on guitar and mandolin, either. Her twangy and somber voice seems a perfect match for her crying fiddle. Rodriguez is as adept creating an atmospheric sound, as she is naturally folksy when penning alt.country tunes. She's quite introspective and blooms further on her recently released second recording She Ain't Me. With Romantica. The Evening Muse (Shukla)

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Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Crowntown Showdown tonight!

Posted By on Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 12:53 PM

Head out to Snug Harbor tonight to check out this month's Crowntown Showdown. It's a great way to see a variety of bands for a good price — and you may get hooked up with the latest copy of Jeff Hahne's Homebrew CD, too!

While the event started out as a competition, it's now a local and regional showcase of talent.

It's an $8 cover, but you get to see 10 bands perform three songs each. Show starts at 8 p.m.

Here's who you'll see:

Born Under Punches (Charlotte)

Deformati Denman and Holt (Charlotte)

The Dubber (DC)

Duende Mountain Duo (Asheville)

Dylan Gilbert (Charlotte)

Etta Lea (Charlotte)

Galen Kipar Project (Asheville)

Just Monroe (Monroe)

The Train Wrecks (Savannah)

Volatile Baby (Charlotte)

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Coldplay's singer talks of ending the band

Posted By on Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 10:56 AM

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Well if you've been putting off seeing Coldplay live in concert, maybe you should think twice about it. The band's frontman Chris Martin, 31-years-old, stated the band will most likely part ways at the end of 2009. The singer said "I don't think bands should keep going past 33."

And I'm left thinking 'huh?' Sounds like a poor excuse to me. Read more on the story here.

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Music Menu, 11/19/08

Posted By on Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 12:01 AM

Oakhurst It's the band's road-hardened musicality that makes the Western bluegrass of Oakhurst appealing. The Denver, Colo.-based quintet is constantly on the road with mighty-fine picking and harmony-laden crooning that gels into down-to-earth bluegrass, lightly tinted with rock when needed. Lead vocalist/guitarist A.P. Hill sounds like a genuine hillbilly, albeit from the Western hills rather than the Appalachians. Nothing wrong with that. Double Door Inn (Samir Shukla)

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Tuesday, November 18, 2008

This week's new releases (11/18/2008)

Posted By on Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 2:49 PM

Here's a list of some of the big names releasing albums today:

Beyonce I am...Sasha Fierce

David Cook David Cook

Dido Safe Trip Home

Femi Kuti Day By Day

The Killers Day & Age

Mudvayne The New Game

Nickelback Dark Horse

Kanye West 808s & Heartbreak

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Gregory and The Hawk flying by

Posted By on Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 11:00 AM

New York indie/acoustic pop songstress Meredith Godreau aka Gregory and The Hawk will perform at The Milestone tonight with other acts Torn Down Trees and Ultimate Optimist. The show is 18 and up. Tickets are $7. Watch the video "Boats and Birds," from Gregory and The Hawk below:

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Monday, November 17, 2008

Lil Wayne heading to Charlotte

Posted By on Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 6:24 PM

Lil Wayne will perform at Time Warner Cable Arena on Jan. 2 with T-Pain, Keyshia Cole, Gym Class Heroes and Keri Hilson.

Tickets go on sale on Nov. 22 at livenation.com and Ticketmaster.

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Free VIP pass and drinks tonight for Turkey Fest!

Posted By on Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 5:03 PM

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I am giving away 2 V.I.P vouchers for Turkey Fest TONIGHT that will not only grant you V.I.P admittance, but six free cocktails. HOLLA!

The drunken fest, I mean Turkey Fest, is tonight on 5th Street's own trifecta — the Attic, Madison's and Connelly's.

Although it might be a drunken fest for me as I have to judge the bartender's competition at Connelly's along with Carolina Panther Gary Gibson, Brotha' Fred and my partner in "paid to party" crime, Sarah Aarthun.

Turkey Fest will also feature a "Rock Band" competition at The Attic, makeovers at Madison's courtesy of the Aveda Institute and MAC.

All of the proceeds from the event go to the Second Harvest Food Bank and the cover charge is merely a canned food item.

Good times for a good cause!

The first person to e-mail me at brittney.cason@creativeloafing.com and tell me which "So You Think You Can Dance" star I want to pinch, wins! Don't worry, I didn't actually pinch her.

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Live Review: Re-rapture

Posted By on Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 2:49 PM

Nasty/Shane present Re-Rapture

Visulite Theatre

Nov. 15, 2008

The Deal: Nasty/Shane present Re-Rapture, an '80s-themed party and the duo's last event.

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