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Sunday, December 7, 2008
Live Reviews / News Live Review: The Sounds
Posted By Anita Overcash on Sun, Dec 7, 2008 at 2:10 PM
The Sounds with Farewell Flight and My Epic
Tremont Music Hall
Dec. 4, 2008
The Deal: Swedish electronic indie rockers The Sounds make a stop in Charlotte for a performance at Tremont Music Hall. Opening acts included the local Charlotte band My Epic and the Pennsylvania-based group Farewell Flight.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Friday, December 5, 2008
News / Videos Coldplay = plagiarism?
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Dec 5, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Joe Satriani is suing Coldplay, claiming that the band's recent hit, "Viva La Vida," is a copy of his song, "If I Could Fly."
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They definitely sound similar....but then so does this song by The Creaky Boards. And the Boards claim Martin was in the crowd at one of their shows...
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10-in-10 CD Reviews / News 10-in-10
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Dec 5, 2008 at 11:26 AM
Every Friday we bring you 10 random CD reviews done in 10 words each:
Natalie Cole Still Unforgettable — Followup to 1991 album doesn’t feature her father as much.
Il Divo The Promise— No matter how hard I try to listen…it’s opera.
Plain White T’s Big Bad World — Generic pop rock from the quintet that brought you “Delilah”.
Randy Rogers Band Randy Rogers Band — Most-downloaded country band doesn’t stand out from the pack.
Sick of Sarah Sick of Sarah — All-girl quintet bounces between weakly written ballads, pop, punk.
The Dirty Heads Any Port In a Storm — Mixture of hip-hop, reggae and rock sounds like Sublime.
Peter Bradley Adams Leavetaking — Vocally mellow, soothing alt-rock that leans more toward folk.
Amy Ray Didn’t It Feel Kinder — Half of Indigo Girls releases third, less-acoustic solo album.
Inara George with Van Dyke Parks An Invitation —Bird and the Bee singer teams up for orchestral journey.
Celtic Woman The Greatest Journey — Irish sensations may get you to dance like Michael Flatley.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
News Thursday sounds in Charlotte
Posted By Anita Overcash on Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 4:09 PM
Are you going to see the Swedish electronica rock act The Sounds tonight? If you don't know what the hell I'm talking about, check out the band's video for "Tony The Beat," posted below. The group will perform at Tremont Music Hall with Pennsylvania indie pop rockers Farewell Flight and Charlotte's own indie rock act My Epic. Tickets are $8. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m.
QC After Dark / News Ho, ho, ho...
Posted By Brittney Cason on Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 1:33 PM
It looked like half of Charlotte got naughty at the 20th Annual Second String Santa party — to be nice as the philanthropic party collects thousands of toys for the tots throughout Charlotte. Second String Santa is more like a Second Chance Prom.
This semi-formal soiree is not only a good cause, but an adult prom with spiked punch... and cute cater waiters. Guys wear suits while the ladies throw on their best dresses and heels that hurt. Everyone pretty much looks like they’re going to a prom, homecoming or college formal of some sorts. And I do mean everyone... and their moms too.
The Secret String Santa “Miracle on College Street” is now the “Miracle at the Arena” as the party that started as a backyard bash got so big it had to migrate from Founders Hall to the Time Warner Arena.
News Kanye West: More humble than we thought?
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 1:00 PM
Interns generally don't get a lot of play, regardless of what industry they may be working in. Get the coffee. File these papers. Or here at Creative Loafing, input these event listings.
It takes a certain degree of humility to be a good intern, to work for someone else without getting paid. To deal with the crap of the higher-ups.
So it's surprising to hear that infamously arrogant hip-hop artist Kanye West has announced plans to take time off from his music career and intern at a fashion house, preferably Louis Vuitton or Raf Simons.
Can Kanye handle being so low on the totem pole? Will he be able to refrain from peeing in inappropriate places?
I guess we can only wait and see.
On TV / Awards / News Grammy nominees announced
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Nominees have been announced for the 51st Grammy Awards. Some of the more interesting categories:
Record of the Year — Adele, Coldplay, Leona Lewis, M.I.A., Robert Plant and Alison Krauss
Album of the Year — Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Lil Wayne, Ne-Yo, Coldplay, Radiohead
Song of the Year — "American Boy" by Estelle featuring Kanye West, "Chasing Pavements" by Adele, "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz, "Love Song" by Sara Bareilles, "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay
Best New Artist — Duffy, Adele, Jonas Brothers, Lady Antebellum, Jazmine Sullivan
Among some surprises — Ministry nominated for Best Metal Performance for the band's cover of "Under My Thumb," Zappa Plays Zappa nominated for Best Rock Instrumental Performance for "Peaches En Regalia," Gnarls Barkley appearing in the Best Alternative Album category and Wayne Brady appearing in the Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance category.
The awards show is held in February - I'll make predictions before then. You can find a complete listing of nominees here.
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