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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
Videos / News Video: 'Like a Boss'
Posted By Carlton Hargro on Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 8:28 PM
Here's the latest "Digital Short" from Saturday Night Live. The dude behind these films, comedian Andy Samberg, has been crafting some classics over the years: from "Lazy Sunday" to "Dick in a Box" to "I'm on a Boat" and more.
This new one is called "Like a Boss." I about pissed my pants watching it. Check it out:
News KISS fans to decide tour routing
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 2:54 PM
Fans can vote for their city - ones with the most votes get shows.
While the band has gotten a lot of crap over the years for putting on the "final tour" that never ends, the band has also said in interviews that as long as there is a demand for concerts, they'll continue to play.
They've also been in the studio recording their first new album in years.
Opinion / News Does rap belong in the Rock Hall?
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 2:31 PM
An interesting debate is swirling around the online world this week... Do rap and hip hop artists belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? For that matter, where does pop fall into this?
Over the weekend, Run DMC was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Some people are not happy, and others don't understand why.
Some say that Run DMC weren't playing instruments — they may have used rock beats, but they were samples. Would you consider Madonna, a pop icon, as worthy of being in the Rock Hall? What about the already inducted Furious Five? Miles Davis has been inducted, too — is he rock 'n' roll?
News Live review: Cash Bash VI
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 11:09 AM
Cash Bash VI
Puckett's Farm Equipment
April 3-4, 2009
The Deal: Over the course of two nights, ten bands pay tribute to The Man in Black by performing at least two Johnny Cash cover songs during their sets.
On TV / Awards / News Women rule the ACMs
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 10:34 AM
The Academy of Country Music held its annual awards ceremony last night and a handful of women walked away as the big winners of the night.
Carrie Underwood won entertainer of the year, Taylor Swift won album of the year and the top new female vocalist honors went to Julianne Hough.
You can get a complete list of winners here.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Music Menu / News Music Menu (4/4/09)
Posted By Rhiannon Fionn-Bowman on Sat, Apr 4, 2009 at 8:00 AM
Gringo Star Check if the boombox is set on mono. This Atlanta quartet has a decidedly lo-fi vibe that tips hats to the early Kinks era Brit-rock. You know the kind where the guitars are raw yet somehow sound more alive than in stereo. Gringo Star harks back to that garagey era, albeit with loads of multi-part harmonies where ooohs and aaahs dance along with guitar chops and a grooving rhythm section. A touch of Southern rock only adds to the fun. With Guam High. Snug Harbor (Samir Shukla)
Alice Peacock A spunky storyteller and songwriter, Peacock is not shy in aiding her muse with strings and keyboards, although it's her guitar and voice that carry the day. The Chicagoan is on the road with her folk and country-tipped new disc Love Remains. Her words are about life's entanglements and though she's not from the South, her voice has that warm southern twang when she croons. Evening Muse early show (Shukla)
Watch Alice Peacock sing "Love" for a Chicago TV station:
Friday, April 3, 2009
Live Reviews / News Live review: The Whigs, The Sammies, The Hymns
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Apr 3, 2009 at 3:04 PM
The Whigs, The Sammies, The Hymns
Visulite Theatre
April 2, 2009
The Deal: Athens, Ga., rockers The Whigs return to the Visulite and bring along Brooklyn's The Hymns and Charlotte's The Sammies.
10-in-10 CD Reviews / News 10-in-10 CD reviews
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Apr 3, 2009 at 10:40 AM
Each Friday, we bring you reviews of 10 recently or soon-to-be released CDs done in 10 words each:
Bow Wow New Jack City II — Same old guest stars — T-Pain, Jermaine Dupri, T.I. — nothing new.
Chris Botti Chris Botti In Boston — Jazz trumpeter gets help from John Mayer, Steven Tyler, Sting.
Dailey & Vincent Brothers from Different Mothers — Award-winning bluegrass duo’s latest is heavy on the harmonies.
Metric Fantasies — Band’s first album in four years explores new pop direction.
The Hold Steady A Positive Rage —Band’s first ever live-album includes DVD documentary about tour.
George Jones A Picture of Me/Nothing Ever Hurts Me — Country legend’s single CD combines reissue of two ’70s albums.
Left Alone Left Alone — Punkers throw in splashes of ska, country on latest disc.
Indigo Girls Poseidon and the Bitter Bug — First-ever independent release from acoustic duo is double CD.
New Found Glory Not Without a Fight — Group’s sixth album continues down the same pop-punk road.
MxPx On the Cover II — 15 years after first covers album, band releases follow-up.
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Live review: Iron Maiden, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 6/21/2012 10
Band kicks off 2012 tour in Charlotte.
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Frank Ocean tops Village Voice Pazz & Jop poll
Annual critics list creates requisite buzz
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Scowl Brow Singer Robby Hale Burns Cross, Posts Pic to Facebook 3
Charlotte musician sparks anger on local music scene
