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Monday, May 18, 2009
On TV / Awards / News American Idol finale performers announced
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, May 18, 2009 at 3:03 PM
So, who's going to perform during the finale of "American Idol" this week? You already know Adam Lambert and Kris Allen will be there, but you know Fox has to drag this thing out as long as possible.
Those slated to perform on Wednesday are David Cook (who has already performed once this season), Lionel Richie, Carlos Santana, Cyndi Lauper, Queen Latifah, The Black Eyed Peas and Keith Urban. Carrie Underwood is booked (for her second time) on Tuesday night's show.
On Tour / News Want KISS in Charlotte?
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, May 18, 2009 at 2:22 PM
You have a few more days to vote for KISS to put Charlotte on its list of tour dates for its next tour. Go to this link and vote for Charlotte.
Concert Announcement / News Concert announcement — Fillmore Charlotte
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, May 18, 2009 at 1:34 PM
Plain White T's will perform at The Fillmore Charlotte on June 20 with Day's Difference and Company of Thieves.
Tickets go on sale on May 22 through LiveNation.com.
Opinion / News On the scene in China...
Posted By Eric Mullis on Mon, May 18, 2009 at 10:36 AM
I asked around in Shanghai about the best place to catch live music and I found out that there are many venues and that Shanghai has many genres to choose from: jazz, blues, r&b, soul, electronica, rock, punk and so on. One venue that was suggested several times was the Cotton Club which has a long history in Shanghai and has a reputation for hosting top-notch musicians.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Videos / News Weezer covers Lady Gaga
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, May 15, 2009 at 4:44 PM
Starts out with a cover of MGMT before going into "Pokerface."
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On TV / Awards / News The early days of American Idol's Adam Lambert
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, May 15, 2009 at 4:08 PM
If anyone thought Adam Lambert wasn't theatrical, you must need glasses and a new hearing aid.
Anyway, TMZ just posted a bunch of pics from Adam's early days on stage. Why didn't he wear this stuff on Idol? I'm guessing conservative America would have run the other direction.
I'll keep any comments to myself. It's good you can't hear the ear-piercing screams that go with them though.
10-in-10 CD Reviews / News 10-in-10 CD reviews
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, May 15, 2009 at 2:22 PM
Each Friday, we bring you 10 reviews of recently released CDs done in 10 words each:
David Serby Honky Tonk and Vine — Country singer’s third disc follows the standard honky tonk template.
Michelle Shocked Soul of My Soul — Ten-song collection meant as teaser to future multimeda project.
The Dexateens Singlewide — Alabama garage rock teeters between front-porch style and backwoods.
The Wooden Birds Magnolia — Debut album is latest project from prolific Texan Andrew Kenny.
Steve Earle Townes — Singer pays tribute to Townes Van Zandt with covers album.
John Scofield Piety Street — Jazz guitarist organizes an all-star lineup for 36th disc.
Leonard Cohen Live in London —Double-CD set highlights performance by legendary Hall of Famer.
Jennifer Daniels Come Undone — Vocals are clearly the focal point on folk-rock disc.
54-40 Northern Soul — Modern rock group from Canada has ‘80s goth/pop overtones.
Playing for Change Songs Around the World — CD/DVD features collection of cover songs by world musicians.
Concert Announcement / News Concert announcement
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, May 15, 2009 at 1:52 PM
Jamie Foxx will perform in Charlotte on Sept. 18. No word yet on venue or when tickets will go on sale.
Concert Announcement / News Concert announcement - Belk Theater
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, May 15, 2009 at 11:09 AM
J.J. Grey & Mofro will perform at Belk Theater on Sept. 13 with The Derek Trucks Band.
Tickets and more information here.
The View from the Booth / News I got mines, get yours...
Posted By Ray Anderson on Fri, May 15, 2009 at 10:21 AM
One of the hardest things for a dj to do is to get into a club. Well, that’s the second hardest. THE hardest thing to do is to get into a club and get paid.
You’d think that with all of the “demo” cds you’ve made, all of the bar owners you’ve befriended and bar sluts you’ve slept with, setting up a residency or even a one-night gig would be a shoe-in, right? WRONG. It has little to do with skill and often times more to do with politics, and at the center of that political storm is... other djs.
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PREMIERE: Jon Lindsay Confronts Racism and Homophobia in "Zebulon"
Former Charlotte musician collaborates with members of the Mountain Goats and Sarah Shook's Disarmers on new single.
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Rock & rap arms race at the two political conventions 1
Republicans are paying top dollar for Democratic-leaning music acts; The Roots coming to Charlotte
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STS9 at The Fillmore tonight (10/25/2012)
Spacey instrumentals ebb and flow into layered, trancelike tracks.
