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Sunday, June 7, 2009

Music Menu / News Music Menu: Arc Angels

Posted By on Sun, Jun 7, 2009 at 9:00 AM

Arc Angels

The blues supergroup of its time has reunited, having released only one album back in 1992. It was originally comprised of two members of Stevie Ray Vaughn's band, Double Trouble, but is now down to one – drummer Chris Layton. He's joined by Doyle Bramhall II, who performs with Eric Clapton, and Charlie Sexton, who performed with Bob Dylan. Should be a great night of music and some talented folks all up on one stage. Neighborhood Theatre

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Saturday, June 6, 2009

Music Menu / News Music Menu: No Doubt, Groovenaughts, Gaelic Storm, Tom Principato

Posted By on Sat, Jun 6, 2009 at 9:29 AM

No Doubt

Thanks for that whole Lady Gaga dealio, Gwennie. Oh, and that cheeky Lily Allen. And that "I Kissed a Girl"... girl, Katy Perry. Plus Paramore, perhaps, and Panic! at the Disco. And Fergie! (Can't forget the Fergs!) Hannah Montana, come on down! You're the next person to be influenced by a band with an almost unholy (but wholly entertaining, at least on occasion) blend of Spice Girls sex and sass, prefab funk and (again on occassion) real feel. Are y'all still relevant? Who knows. But M.I.A. is, and damn if a lot of her moves don't look awfully familiar. With Paramore and The Sounds. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre (Davis)

Groovenauts

This Boone-based combo is downright unpeggable. Not that you want music to be cleanly pegged anyway. Groovenauts swirl blues and garagey psychedelic rock with gospel-tinged funky Afrobeat into a confounding groove. Their subtle intonations and not-so-subtle guitar work is intriguing, and any band that's got a pulse on a proper musical tribute to African music legend Fela Kuti is OK in my book. With One Big Love. The Evening Muse (Shukla)

Gaelic Storm

The California Celtic band's storytelling prowess, wit-laden and jovial, along with loads of traditional instrumentation – bodhrán, fiddle, accordion, mandolin, pipes and whistles – have evolved a signature sound over the past decade. The quintet's recent disc What's the Rumpus? is brushed with bluegrass and has a keen ear toward American roots music that's composed with a natural sense of interplay. Neighborhood Theatre (Shukla)

Tom Principato

He is a bluesman, to be sure. But Tom Principato makes his six strings cry, croon and shake the rafters all the while roping in bits of jazz, rock, Crescent City funk, and even reggae. His road-hardened voice and fluid picking and bending of the aforementioned strings are further showcased in his recent recording Raising the Roof!. Principato is as invigorating when chopping straight blues licks or stitching them into a reggae foundation. Double Door Inn (Shukla)

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Friday, June 5, 2009

Opinion / News Dammit Janet!: That '70s Show

Posted By on Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 5:28 PM

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Here are some thoughts on the Thursday night VIP opening party for Dammit Janet!:

1. The space suits the nightclub just fine. While it didn't evoke memories of Studio 54 as rumored (it's strictly Studio NoDa Warehouse), the venue offers a decent-sized bar, an inviting dance floor, and plenty of tables (and even a couple of sofas) where folks can socialize. There's also a large room in the back (closed off last night), which will serve as a concert area for future shows.

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Concert Announcement / News Concert announcement - Black Crowes

Posted By on Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 12:01 PM

They played two nights at the Neighborhood Theatre last November, and it looks like the Black Crowes are heading back to Charlotte this fall.

A recent post says the Crowes will perform at The Fillmore Charlotte on Sept. 30.

The tour will coincide with the band's next album, a double-disc entitled Before the Frost, Until the Freeze.

Tickets go on sale on June 19, according to LiveNation. Truth & Salvage Co. will open.

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News / On TV / Awards Grammys eliminate polka

Posted By on Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 11:19 AM

It's been the butt of countless jokes.... so I'll make another.

The Grammys have announced that they will no longer consider a polka category. Somewhere, three fans are weeping...

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10-in-10 CD Reviews / News 10-in-10 CD reviews

Posted By on Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 10:18 AM

Each Friday, we bring you 10 reviews of recently released CDs done in 10 words each:

Drop Dead, Gorgeous The Hot N Heavy — Third disc full of screamo, but the kids love it.

Girl in a Coma Trio B.C. — Texas rock trio releases sophomore disc on Joan Jett’s label.

Iggy Pop Preliminaires — Punk legend tries his hand at French, romance… enough said.

Vitamin String Quartet performs Radiohead’s In Rainbows — Violins, viola and cello tackle one of indie rock’s greatest.

Vitamin String Quartet Per_Versions — Classical takes on indie rock — Spoon, Portishead, Decemberists among them.

The Tyrants in Therapy High Class Trash — Kinda like a poor-man’s Eurythmics with splash of humor.

Dave Schulz Connect — Session and touring musician tries to establish a solo career.

Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Queen — The latest in long line of re-done tunes for toddlers.

Elvis Costello Secret, Profane and Sugarcane — I’ve tried, but I’m no fan of his nasally voice.

The Sounds Crossing the Rubicon — European pop rock band has an ‘80s feeling to it. (Opening for No Doubt on June 6 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre)

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Music Menu / News Music Menu: The Graveyard Boulevard, Floating Action and Brad Paisley

Posted By on Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 10:00 AM

The Graveyard Boulevard

North Carolina horror-rock hooligans are releasing their newest batch of amps-to-the-max disc, Rock Scars, with guitars cocked and ready. Taking cues from the Misfits and White Zombie, the punk-enthused trio can make an unholy racket, albeit with an ear for melody. The band's freshly minted new recording is yet another notch, um, scar in their story. With The Independents, Legbone and Zoe Vette & the Revolvers. Milestone (Samir Shukla)

Floating Action

Another musical free-for-y'all put on by Shuffle, the regional music 'zine, this gig also features the locals Yardwork, Aqualads, Max Indian and 'riddims spinner DJ Billy Dread. The real draw here is perhaps Floating Action, the pseudonym of musician, songwriter and producer Seth Kauffman. After releasing both a debut EP and his first full-length on Hightone Records in 2006, Kauffman – a "Southern-fried Beck," say some wags – returned in the fall of 2007 with another low-fi, funked-up side, Research, this time on Park The Van, and, earlier this year, the self-titled Floating Action, which is also well worth your time. Wanna try before you buy? Check out a bounty of free downloads at Parkthevan.com from the group's recent date at the Grey Eagle. Visulite Theatre (Timothy C. Davis)

Brad Paisley

I've never known what the hell to think about Brad Paisley. He plays a fair-enough mix of hat country and pop rock, although neither style ever seems to come to the fore. As a guitarist, however, he's rather accomplished, even if his Tele skills ain't exactly Red Volkaert. His songs are chock-full of humor and pop culture references ("Cornography," "Celebrity"), but they're rarely what anyone would call high comedy (or even all that funny). He releases a song utterly clueless about the real ways of women ("Waitin' on a Woman"), but is clued in enough to get Andy Griffith in on the video shoot. Headshaking behavior and the name "Paisley" besides? Ladies and gents, I give you the corn pone Prince. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre (Davis)

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Thursday, June 4, 2009

Concert Announcement / News Concert announcement — Miley Cyrus

Posted By on Thu, Jun 4, 2009 at 4:35 PM

I only mention this for those of you with children... Otherwise, I'd be telling you to run and hide and warning of traffic jams in the heart of Uptown.

Miley Cyrus will perform at "The Cable Box" — aka Time Warner Cable Arena — on Nov. 24, according to pollstar.com. Her brother's band, Metro Station, is opening.

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Opinion / News Attack of the 'supergroups'

Posted By on Thu, Jun 4, 2009 at 3:52 PM

I’m sorry. I don’t mean to sound too critical here. But the term “Supergroup” has resurfaced and it’s left me shaking my head. It was announced this week that Chickenfoot is scheduled to perform at the Uptown Amphitheatre in the nearly-complete N.C. Music Factory. Chickenfoot? Yes, Chickenfoot.

Only a group comprised of current and future rock 'n' roll Hall of Famers could get away – strike that – narrowly escape with such an obnoxious band name. Maybe it was drummer Chad Smith’s idea. After all, the name Red Hot Chili Peppers, Smith’s primary gig, probably sounded a bit silly before Flea thumped his first bass line or violated his first tube sock.

Regardless, former Van Halen members Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony, guitar legend Joe Satriani and Smith take the Uptown stage on August 27, united as one. One Chickenfoot, that is. Wait until you see the logo.

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News The Fillmore... opening soon

Posted By on Thu, Jun 4, 2009 at 2:38 PM

They're just finishing up the last details on The Fillmore Charlotte.

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The Uptown Amphitheatre opens on June 13 and The Fillmore will open on June 19.

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