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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
News Ludo in Charlotte
Posted By Anita Overcash on Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 12:37 PM
Check out the music video (below) of Ludo's single "Love Me Dead." Ludo will perform tonight (Tues., Feb. 24) at Visulite Theatre. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $14.
New Releases / News This week's new releases (2/24/2009)
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 12:22 PM
Here's a quick list of some of the artists releasing albums this week:
Black Lips 200 Million Thousand
J.J. Cale Roll On
Chris Isaak Mr. Lucky
Lamb of God Wrath
Van Morrison Astral Weeks Live At the Hollywood Bowl
Monday, February 23, 2009
News Charlotte loses an all-star
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 12:05 PM
Sad news in the Charlotte music world today as I just received word that Monday Night All-stars singer Charles Hairston has passed away after a long battle with cancer.
The singer was in his early 60s and performed with every ounce of energy he had, every night he got on stage. I had the pleasure of speaking with him last September and his attitude was fantastic and you could easily see how much he loved to perform as much as he could.
Hairston would jump into the crowd to serenade the ladies and constantly wipe sweat off of his brow as he sang and danced for hours on end. There aren't many performers around that could draw a large crowd on a Monday night, at midnight, for more than a decade.
The Monday Night All-stars have been performing at the Double Door Inn for 13 years. A memorial service and celebration of his life will be held on March 8 at the Neighborhood Theatre. I'm sure it will be a sad night at the Double Door tonight.
Heaven just got a fantastic peformer to join the all-star jam up in the sky...
News / Live Reviews Live Review: Joanna Lynne, The Stellas; Last November, No Second Troy, Flagship Brigade
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 8:05 AM
Joanna Lynne, The Stellas; Last November, No Second Troy, Flagship Brigade
The Evening Muse
Feb. 21, 2009
The Deal: A variety of acts hits The Evening Muse, including the first-ever acoustic show by Charlotte's The Stellas.
The Good: Joanna Lynne kicked off the evening with an acoustic set showcasing her talent as a singer and songwriter. No other way to say it than, damn, the girl's got pipes! Her higher vocal range reminded me of Jewel, but you'd never mistake the two as the same performer. Lynne more often stayed in a lower tones showing effortless power when needed and giving slight harmonies with her lone bandmate/conga player.
With one act cancelling, it was The Stellas who hit the stage next performing its first acoustic show. When asked why, they said it was just to change things up and show fans a different side of them. It worked well as the songs were stripped down, but didn't lose the energy or appeal. My only comparison is this — Nirvana went unplugged and became a completely different band; Foo Fighters went unplugged and remained the Foo Fighters, with the same energy and exuberance for all its songs. The Stellas followed the Foo model for acoustic performances while giving a little more insight into the lyrics.
The late show was started by Last November who was performing without two members of the group. They did a good job with not canceling the show and getting out and performing with acoustic guitars instead.
No Second Troy's modern rock was up next giving hints of psychedelia and even moments of something more country folk. Definitely a talented group of musicians who go for more of an ambient note-by-note sound instead of a strumming-and-rocking method.
The evening closed out with a set by Flagship Brigade's U2-meets-MuteMath sound.
The Bad: The younger crowd was diggin' it, but I just couldn't get into Last November. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and say that they were performing in a style that's not the norm for them. Flagship Brigade was simply loud and the singer didn't have much range in his vocals. Maybe I'll give them the benefit of the doubt as well and say I was exhausted and worn out from the previous four acts. I'd give each another shot before writing them off...
The Verdict: A great showcase of music that went from peacefully acoustic to power rock in a matter of moments. It made me want to see Lynne again, listen to The Stellas album for an unplugged vs. plugged comparison and give No Second Troy's disc a second listen.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
News / Music Menu Music Menu (2/22/09)
Posted By Contributing Intern on Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 8:00 AM
Umphrey's McGee You know they plan on "kicking out the jams," so to speak, and sure there'll be plenty of new stuff from the band's January album, Mantis. The band, which was formed in Notre Dame, leans toward the prog-rock side of jam street. With plenty of albums – and Jammy Awards – it's sure to be a long night. Neighborhood Theatre (Hahne)
Saturday, February 21, 2009
News / Music Menu Music Menu (2/21/09)
Posted By Contributing Intern on Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 8:00 AM
The Shockwaves Sloppy is good. This Atlanta punk-and-garage combo stumbles and fumbles over the instruments but struts out rocking nonetheless. Last summer's release Pankastroika is kooky on the spy movie theme tip, yet is decidedly cocky. The band is more punk than hardcore, and takes cues from both the West Coast (Dead Kennedys) and early Brit punk. Also on the bill: Southside Punx, Murder Media and IED. Milestone (Shukla)
Friday, February 20, 2009
QC After Dark / News God bless Amerwrecka...
Posted By Brittney Cason on Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 6:19 PM
I mean, God bless America, and God bless J.D. Lewis for coming to Charlotte, starting the Actor’s Lab and creating the play Amerwrecka that avowed what war is good for... absolutely nothing (cue the Edwin Starr song as used in the play).
The play begins with the historic killing of the four unarmed American students at Kent State University, shot by the National Guard at a peace rally on May 4, 1970. Thirty-five years later, they return to earth on a mission to peacefully shake up the current political climate in the states.
Speaking of war, remember “Operation Shock and Awe”? Well, this play shocks and awes. That, and makes you want to go start a revolution. Like my tickets to RENT indicated in big, bold letters: “ADULT LANGUAGE”... The sign on the door gave a disclaimer for ADULT CONTENT. And boy was there. I’m talking full frontal nudity.
News / Live Reviews Live Review: Son Volt
Posted By Contributing Intern on Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Son Volt
Neighborhood Theatre
Feb. 19, 2009
By Rhiannon Bowman
The Deal: Son Volt, an alternative country band formed by Jay Farrar in 1994 after Uncle Tupelo's break up, plays The Neighborhood Theater on Feb. 19. See photos of some of those in attendance here.
10-in-10 CD Reviews / News 10-in-10 CD Reviews
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 12:49 PM
Each Friday we bring you 10-word reviews of 10 random CDs released in the last few months:
Solarcade Songs for the Gathering — Pop-rock duo has garnered attention of Killers’ Brandon Flowers.
Ani DiFranco Red Letter Year — Album finds joyous tone, but same vibe she’s known for. (Neighborhood Theatre on March 11)
Red Innocence & Instinct — Modern rock quartet releases follow-up to Grammy-nominated debut.
Valencia We All Need a Reason to Believe — Yet another of those bands that sounds Warped Tour ready.
The Lonely Island Incredibad — Andy Samberg, others release “Dick in a Box” on album.
Katy Mae You May Already Be A Winner — Five-song EP has Southern rock tone flowing through it.
The Modern Society The Beat Goes On — Atlanta retro-rockers release 35-minute sophomore effort…not bad!
North Elementary Not For Everyone Just For You — Carrboro, N.C., band finally releases intended debut, released second, album.
Tom O’Connor Frozen in Anticipation — Arlington, Va., singer combines folk with elements of pop, country.
The Green Eyes Relapse to Recovery — There are points for originality, but this band gets none.
News Photo sparks emotion, investigation
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 10:50 AM
The above photo showed up at TMZ.com and is reportedly taken from the night of the incident involving Chris Brown and Rihanna.
Immediately after the photo was released, the Los Angeles Police Department all but confirmed its authenticity in a statement saying, "the Los Angeles Police Department Media Relations Section began receiving numerous inquiries about the release of a photograph associated with a domestic violence incident that occurred on February 8, 2009, involving entertainer Chris Brown. The photograph appeared on an entertainment website. The photograph has the appearance of one taken during an official Domestic Violence investigation."
This case isn't going away any time soon... hopefully Chris Brown will get more of a punishment than the usual celebrity slap-on-the-wrist of community service.
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Live review: Foo Fighters, The Fillmore (9/6/2012) 2
Band rifles through 36 songs during DNC week performance - Grohl and company's longest show ever.
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Beloved Charlotte School of Rock Instructor Dies
