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Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Photos / setlist / News / Live Reviews Live review: The B-52s
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 11:18 AM
The B-52s w/ Snagglepuss
The Fillmore Charlotte
Aug. 11, 2009
The Deal: Athens, Ga., new wavers surf into The Fillmore as Charlotte's Snagglepuss nabs the opening spot.
Opinion / Jason Younger / News Guilty as charged — I do like that song
Posted By Jason Younger on Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 10:32 AM
We all have one song we know we shouldn’t like – but do anyway. So, here it goes.. I think I am about to lose some credibility. Assuming that I even had any with you, the fearless readers, to begin with.
I like Katy Perry’s song "Waking up in Vegas." There. I said it. The truth is out. Do with it what you will. I can’t help it. I don’t like Katy Perry. I don’t like most pop music that’s out there today. With acts like Lady Ga(g) Ga(g), the Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus roaming the pop currents like a great white taking out baby seals on Shark Week, I try to avoid those waters at all costs. Yet, somehow, there seems to be that stray pop tune that makes it through my defenses, and becomes the guilty pleasure I can’t seem to get enough of.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
New Releases / News This week's new releases (8/11/2009)
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 3:18 PM
Here's a quick rundown of some of this week's new releases:
Cobra Starship Hot Mess
Jessie James Jessie James
Willie Nelson Lost Highway
George Strait Twang
News / Videos Mos Def in Charlotte this Wednesday
Posted By Carlton Hargro on Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 11:42 AM
OK, I love the acting chops displayed by rapper-turned-thespian Mos Def, but I am ecstatic that he recently made the choice to step away from the movie screen for a second to focus more on music.
A few months ago, the underground-hip-hop-flavored MC released his new CD, The Ectstatic, to rave reviews and now he’s taken his show on the road. Catch him at Amos’ Southend Wednesday, Aug. 12, performing cuts from his new album along with classic joints.
Of course, if you miss seeing him in the flesh, you can always watch him on the small screen in The Italian Job or something … but that’s just not as fun, now is it?! $30-$35. 8 p.m. Amos’ Southend, 1423 S. Tryon. 704377-6874. www.amossouthend.com.
To whet your appetite, here's some footage of the man in action:
Oh and Jay Electronica is the opening act. For those who've never heard of him, here's a little bit about the cat:
Monday, August 10, 2009
Opinion / The View from the Booth / News Why am I doing this?
Posted By Ray Anderson on Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 10:12 AM
WHY??? At some point in your life you have to ask yourself this question: Why am I doing this?
Especially when the work you put into it and the hours you dedicate don’t equal out to the money you get. Yes, a lot of DJs don’t mind not getting paid for standing on their feet for four, five or even six hours at a time, and being responsible for the mood of the room ain't no big thang to them.
But when it is, the ones that don’t mind “playing to get their name out” can spoil the game for everyone else. The adage “you get what you pay for” not only applies to strip clubs, but for DJ services as well.
Yes, I occasionally take a free gig, but it’s usually for a friend who already respects what I do. But for some clubs to never offer any type of monetary compensation to the person keeping people entertained and your bar full, well, that’s just bullshit.
Concert Announcement / News Concert announcement — Zac Brown Band
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 9:59 AM
Zac Brown Band will perform at the Uptown Amphitheatre on Sept. 26.
Tickets go on sale on Friday, Aug. 14 through Live Nation.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Photos / setlist / News / Live Reviews Live review, setlist, photos: Def Leppard, Poison, Cheap Trick
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Sun, Aug 9, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Def Leppard with Poison, Cheap Trick
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Aug. 8, 2009
The Deal: It was the return of the '80s/'90s hair metal as Def Leppard brought along Poison and Cheap Trick for a wild night of rock.
The Good: The night started out with Cheap Trick and I'm not sure if it's good or bad that guitarist Rick Nielsen is so proficient in throwing picks. I swear that, at times, it's as if he's throwing a pick after every strum of the guitar. (He once said in an interview that he averages throwing out 500 picks per show.)
Next up was Poison, who performed for roughly an hour during their hits-packed set. The older-skewing crowd sang along to every word as the band hit the stage to "Look What the Cat Dragged In" — though it looked more like "Look What the Cougars Dragged In" as plenty of women screamed for the Rock of Love star Bret Michaels. Michaels acknowledged the success of the show at one point and, again, the crowd went wild.
Guitarist CC DeVille did all he could to entertain the crowd with rampant guitar licks and an extended solo after "Your Mama Don't Dance." The band also took a moment to thank troops and videotape the crowd during "Something to Believe In." And the hits were all there, for the most part — "Every Rose Has Its Thorn," "Unskinny Bop" and the closer, "Nothin' But a Good Time."
Def Leppard ran through an hour-and-30-minute set full of hits of its own — "Rocket," "Love Bites," "Animal," "Photograph" and "Pour Some Sugar On Me" among them. The band made good use of the three level stage as a massive LED screen backdrop zipped through the years to start of the band's show. It's been a long 30 years, but there's still plenty of energy in the group.
The Bad: Note to Poison — You shouldn't sell booty shorts that have "I Want Action" written on them if you aren't going to play the song during your set. I was also surprised that they left out "I Won't Forget You." Def Leppard's biggest omission was "Let's Get Rocked."
The Verdict: I'll put it plainly: Cheap Trick's set was about the same as I'd seen before — consistent, yet short. It was the first time I'd seen Poison in 20 years and the band looked like they still have fun in every moment they're on stage. I hadn't seen Def Leppard before and while the set is certainly smaller than the old days, they still have the chops to pull off the songs vocally and musically. All in all, it was a reminiscent night of times gone by.
Poison setlist
Look What the Cat Dragged In
Ride the Wind
You Mama Don't Dance> CC Solo
Fallen Angel
Something to Believe In
Unskinny Bop > Rikki solo
Every Rose
Talk Dirty To Me
Nothin' But a Good Time
Def Leppard setlist
Rock Rock Til You Drop
Rocket
Photograph
Too Late For Love
Nine Lives
Love Bites
Rock On
Two Steps Behind
Bringing on the Heartbreak
Switch 625
Hysteria
Armageddon It
Photograph
Pour Some Sugar On Me
Rock of Ages
setlist / News Live setlist: The Avett Brothers
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Sun, Aug 9, 2009 at 11:36 AM
The Avett Brothers
Bojangles Coliseum
Aug. 8, 2009
Setlist
Pretty Girl From Matthews
Left on Laura, Left on Lisa
Swept Away (with Bonnie)
Talk On Indolence
Ballad of Love and Hate
Tin Man
Colorshow
Salina
I and Love and You
Shame
Die, Die, Die
Go To Sleep (with Bonnie)
Tear Down the House
When I Drink
Slight Figure of Speech
Murder in the City
I Killed Sally's Lover
Head Full of Doubt, Road Full of Promise
Perfect Space
Will You Return
Paranoia in B Flat Major
Encore
Old Joe Clark
Distraction #74
Kick Drum Heart
Salvation Song
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Photos / setlist / News / Live Reviews Live review, setlist, photos: Coldplay
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Sat, Aug 8, 2009 at 4:27 PM
Coldplay w/ Elbow, Kitty Daisy & Lewis
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Aug. 7, 2009
The Deal: Coldplay bring along a few British mates — Kitty, Daisy & Lewis and Elbow — for latest tour in support of Viva La Vida.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Concert Announcement / News Concert announcement — Maxwell, Common
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 11:57 AM
Maxwell will be heading out on tour this fall with Common and Chrisette Michele. The tour will stop by Charlotte's Time Warner Cable Arena on Oct. 6. Tickets go on sale beginning Aug. 14.
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Beloved Charlotte School of Rock Instructor Dies
