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Tuesday, June 23, 2009
News Introducing: Sol-Fusion
Posted By Carlton Hargro on Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 5:17 PM
Denizens of Charlotte’s nightlife, it’s time to get excited: The funky, “intercontinental love fest” known as Sol-Fusion is coming to the Queen City on Saturday, June 27 at Kiss Ultra Lounge.
What exactly is Sol-Fusion? Well, the easy answer to that question is it’s a club/DJ/dance event that was birthed in Atlanta and has been THE party to attend there for years. But, for all the other details about the shindig, let’s hear what the guys behind Sol-Fusion Charlotte (which will feature sounds by DJ Kemit and DJ D.R.) — Atlanta-based promoter J. Carter and Charlotte-based promoter Mike Kitchen — have to say:
Creative Loafing: First thing I wanna know is, for people who have never been to Sol-Fusion, how would you describe it?
J. Carter: Hmmm … the best way to describe it is, if they remember that feeling when they were like in 11th and 12th grade in their friend’s parents’ basement and they would just let go and party like it was nobody’s business — I would explain it much, much like that. But I would also kind of describe it as more so a party for someone who would have anything from rock, classic-hip hop, reggae, funk, disco, [or] house, in their iPod … You know, so it’s a party for a more trained-ear individual.
New Releases / News This week's new releases (6/23/2009)
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 11:43 AM
Here's a quick rundown of some of the new albums hitting store shelves today:
Birds of Avalon Uncanney Valley
Cheap Trick The Latest
Dinosaur Jr. Farm
Bob Marley B is for Bob
The Mars Volta Octahedron
Regina Spektor Far
Tortoise Beacons of Ancestorship
Pete Yorn Back and Forth
Monday, June 22, 2009
Concert Announcement / News Concert announcement - Down
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Down will perform at The Fillmore Charlotte on Sept. 5 with The Melvins. Tickets go on sale on Friday, June 26.
Who is Down? That would be singer Phil Anselmo's band... yep, the guy from Pantera.
Tweet of the Day / News Tweet of the Day — John Mayer
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 11:33 AM
Today's Twitter post of the day goes to John Mayer in reference to Perez Hilton allegedly being attacked by Black Eyed Peas Will.i.am:
I love that @perezhilton uses his cellphone to log on to twitter to post a tweet to ask his followers to call the police for him.
Which he followed up with:
Last year P!nk kneed me in the nuts outside Chateau Marmont. I was pissing blood for days. Did I make a scene?
Opinion / News Thoughts on The Fillmore
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 11:00 AM
So, Friday night was the opening of the new Fillmore here in Charlotte which means that both of the new venues are now open. I thought I'd share a few thoughts on both:
The Uptown Amphitheatre
I haven't been to the new amphitheatre yet, but have heard mixed reaction. Some people said it's awesome, some said it's too packed when the show is sold out. However, the biggest complaint was about beer prices. To these people I ask, "Have you been to Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre? The prices are the same there." A smaller venue doesn't mean smaller prices. Instead of people complaining about the prices, and then continuing to pay for beer at $8 and $11, why not stop buying it? If people stopped paying for it, they'd have to lower costs to sell it. You may complain, but if you keep buying it, you have nothing to complain about...
The Fillmore
I went to see Corey Smith on Friday night and was immediately impressed by the vibe of the location and the fact there isn't really a bad "seat" in the house. With four levels, you can see the stage from practically anywhere inside the venue. A 16-ounce beer costs $6, which is closer to the average price at any bar around town. The lighting and sound systems are fantastic and the air conditioning works beyond well. In fact, it was nearly freezing in there and the complaint I heard the most was that it was too cold.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
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Friday, June 19, 2009
Concert Announcement / News Concert announcement — The B-52s
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 5:00 PM
The B-52s will perform at The Fillmore Charlotte on Aug. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale on Friday, June 26.
Concert Announcement / News Concert announcement — Heart
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Heart will perform at the Uptown Amphitheatre with Tonic on Sept. 6.
Tickets go on sale on June 26 at 10 a.m.
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