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Thursday, April 16, 2009
On TV / Awards Fantasia Barrino to film VH1 reality show
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 10:53 AM
Former 'Idol' winner will have a new series that documents her life as a singer and single mother. Shouldn't she first focus on getting people to buy her CDs and go to her concerts?
The show will premiere in 2010.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
News / Concert Announcement Jimmy Wayne plans Boiling Springs benefit
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 4:49 PM
Country singer's concert is planned for April 18 for the Cleveland Rutherford Kidney Association. Children in the custody of community service get in free.
His future plans include building an orphanage in N.C. Read more here.
News / Concert Announcement Music Frenzy Festival moved
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 1:54 PM
The Music Frenzy Festival will still take place on Saturday, April 18 - it will now be held at 300 S. Tryon instead of Dixie's Tavern.
Opinion / News Live hip-hop in Charlotte?
Posted By Eric Mullis on Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 10:35 AM
My band, Actual Proof, recently had a live hip-hop group open up for us at a recent show. Watching and listening to them got me thinking: It’s tough to pull off live hip-hop for several reasons — some artistic and some technical.
There’s no shortage of MCs who think they’ve got it but, in fact, need to spend some long hard hours rehearsing their material. I’ve also seen MCs who are good with their tracks but have problems working with a live band. The interaction that makes for a good live performance is difficult for MCs who spend all their time flowing over tracks. Unfortunately, you can’t just get up on stage with a live band and hope that all goes well.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Concert Announcement / News Concert announcement
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 5:19 PM
Recently reunited band Toad the Wet Sprocket is hitting the road to celebrate its 20-year anniversary and will perform at Charlotte's McGlohon Theatre on May 23.
No information about tickets has been released.
News / Concert Announcement Music Frenzy Festival cancelled?
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 3:19 PM
According to one post by Simplified, the Music Frenzy Festival scheduled for Saturday, April 18, at Dixies Tavern has been cancelled:
"If you haven't already heard THE PROMOTERS of THE MUSIC FRENZY FESTIVAL had to cancel/postpone the event Saturday due to business issues with the owners of the parking lot that the festival was being held at. We appreciate all of our fans that were planning on coming out to support us at the festival. Please spread the word that this entire event will not be taking place to anyone you know that was planning on attending! We look forward to seeing you soon!"
If you go to the official Web site, it says the "event has moved," but no location is given.
Stay tuned...
Tweet of the Day / News Tweet of the Day
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 2:35 PM
Today's Tweet of the Day goes to John Mayer:
Just got back from dinner with friends I'm the most comfortable with. The dinner was mostly silent. Best conversation I've had all week.
New Releases / News This week's new releases (4/14/2009)
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 11:14 AM
Here's a quick rundown of some of the new albums being released today:
Bill Callahan Sometimes I Wish We Were an Eagle
Death Cab for Cutie The Open Door EP
Ida Maria Fortress Round My Heart
Medeski Martin & Wood Radiolarians II
Silversun Pickups Swoon
Concert Announcement / News Concert announcement
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 10:10 AM
Blue Dogs have been added to the Alive After Five schedule, giving a space for a non-cover band. Nice!
They'll be at the Epicentre on July 23.
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Rain doesn't dampen the party with Kesha and Macklemore
Both sets cut short as storms roll through Charlotte, N.C.
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Live review: Fiona Apple, The Fillmore (9/26/2012) 16
Fans ate it up, but it was a trainwreck of tragic and frustrating proportions.
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Frank Ocean tops Village Voice Pazz & Jop poll
Annual critics list creates requisite buzz
