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Friday, June 19, 2009
Videos / On Tour / News A chat with Corey Smith
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 4:21 PM
I just met up with Corey Smith backstage at The Fillmore Charlotte to talk about tonight's show:
Concert Announcement / News Concert announcement — Motorhead
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 3:16 PM
Motorhead will perform at The Fillmore Charlotte on Sept. 11 with Nashville Pussy and Rev. Horton Heat opening.
Tickets go on sale on June 26.
10-in-10 CD Reviews / News 10-in-10 CD reviews
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 12:22 PM
Each Friday, we bring you reviews of 10 recently-released CDs done in 10 words each:
Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers Blues Quartet Soul Monster — Standard blues album’s focal point is Rod Piazza’s harmonica virtuosity.
Candye Kane Superhero — Soulful blues tunes show her strength after battling pancreatic cancer.
Violent Kin Bitter Blood — Brother/sister team offers rock with a splash of techno.
Big Star #1 Record/Radio City — Two ’70s albums reissued on one release with new tracks.
Jill Hennessy Ghost in My Head — Debut album from actress sounds better than most Hollywood efforts.
Daryle Singletary Rockin’ In the Country — Plenty of twang on this country album, Charlie Daniels guests.
Hoots and Hellmouth The Holy Open Secret — Band’s second album continues on path of revival Americana music.
Eugene McGinnis Eugene McGinnis — 22-year-old Brit’s debut is full of catchy pop.
Butterfly Boucher Scary Fragile — Pop-rock melodies combine with soothing vocals on second album.
Hanne Hukkelberg Blood From A Stone — Grammy-winning Norwegian singer offers mellow indie rock over soundscapes.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Opinion / News Keepin’ it real in the Neighborhood
Posted By Pete Stuart on Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 2:06 PM
With the high vendor prices at Charlotte music venues stirring debate this week – see Lynn Farris’ post from earlier this week or Sarah Aarthun’s rant here – it was refreshing to walk into a show last night and see things the way they’re supposed to be.
First, by now most of us are aware of the $11 beers that angered so many at the new Uptown Amphitheatre’s debut on Saturday evening. If you’ve made the trek north to the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre this season, you’ve seen the same thing. Inflated prices on food and band merchandise as well.
Enter an old staple, NoDa’s own Neighborhood Theatre. Last night, on the verge of releasing its third album, indie darlings Band of Horses was in town to debut some of its new stuff in front of a keenly attentive, sold-out crowd. The show was great, but there were a few other elements in play that really made for an enjoyable concert for us fans.
Concert Announcement / News Concert announcement — Medeski, Martin & Wood
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 1:59 PM
Medeski, Martin & Wood will perform at the Neighborhood Theatre on Sept. 19. Tickets go on sale on June 19.
News Wanna be in a music video?
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 10:49 AM
If so, auditions for hip-hop artist Shawty Lo's latest video are open to you Charlotteans this Saturday:
The Hip-Hop community is glad to see another celebrity give back. Shawty Lo, a national hip-hop icon, is giving aspiring singers, dancers, models, rappers, and comedians an opportunity to audition for a role in his music video – “Supplier” featuring R&B icon Trey Songz. The casting takes place on Saturday, June 20, 2009, 11am sharp, at Jillians Uptown (200 E. Bland St., Charlotte, NC 28203). The event, entitled “Hits for the Streetz” has no audition or admittance fees. Participants will also have an opportunity to work with Young Jeezy’s DJ – DJ Farenheit on a nationally distributed compilation.On Saturday, contestants will display their talent before a panel of judges (American Idol style). There is no cost to audition or attend this event. Those selected will advance to a city wide finale and compete for a trip to Atlanta and role in the “Supplier” music video. The filming of the video is tentatively scheduled for July 2009. Once the video is edited, it will be instantly uploaded to YouTube.com and sent to BET, MTV, VH1, and many other major media outlets.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Videos / Opinion / News Jazz in Beijing
Posted By Eric Mullis on Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 3:14 PM
We wrapped up our trip in China's capital city, Beijing. Beijing is just as international as
Shanghai, but has a much longer cultural history. The Forbidden City is there as is the
Temple of Heaven and sections of the Great Wall.
After checking out Beijing's rock scene, I wanted to see some live jazz. As it happens,
Beijing was having it's yearly "Nine Gates Festival" which is named after the nine gates
of the Forbidden City. The festival had events in the Forbidden City itself and in jazz
clubs around the city. I caught the Canadian Yannick Rieu Quartet which played for
two nights at the East Shore Jazz Cafe. The cafe sits on Hou Hai, a fabulous outdoor
lake area that sits behind the Forbidden City. Indeed, the club has a terrace that
you can go up on in between sets for fresh and a great view of the lake.
Live Reviews / Opinion / News On NIN/JA, the Uptown Amphitheatre and over-priced beer
Posted By Lynn Farris on Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 2:44 PM
Two significant shows heading to town and what does our beloved music editor decide to do? He skips out on us to go and cover Bonnaroo. But rest assured, we managed to get things covered.
First up — Jane’s Addiction and Nine Inch Nails (aka NIN|JA 2009 Tour) at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. Its significance — the influential-yet-short-lived Jane’s Addiction have regrouped (original line-up, in fact) and are hinting at the possibilities of a new record while Trent Reznor (aka Nine Inch Nails) says farewell to music fans indefinitely.
Opening the show was Street Sweeper Social Club, the latest project from guitarist Tom Morello (ex-Rage Against the Machine). In a radio interview prior to the concert, Morello declared this latest offering to be the closest thing to Rage he’s been involved with since that band split. ‘Nuff said for this Rage fan. And after watching an explosive 30-minute set that was indeed heavy on the Rage funk-metal vibe, I think I would agree. Many thanks goes to singer Boots Riley too for softly stepping on his soapbox – meaning he says just enough to get the point across but is quick to get back to the music.
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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
