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Friday, August 7, 2009
10-in-10 CD Reviews / News 10-in-10 CD reviews
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Each Friday, we bring you 10 CD reviews done in 10 words each:
Tantric Mind Control — Rockers try something a little heavier, hookier with fourth album.
Walter Trout Unspoiled By Progress — 14 tracks of bluesy rock roll for nearly 120 minutes.
Steve Azar Slide on Over Here — Brings a little soul into country music on fourth album.
Cooper Boone Cooper Boone — Country crooner finds a hint of humor with “Cougar Dream.”
K’Jon I Get Around — Debut album from r&b artist does not cover Tupac’s song.
Mac McAnally Down by the River — Member of Coral Reefer Band releases his eleventh solo effort.
Little Richard The Rill Thing — Album brought legend back to charts after 13 years away.
Freddy Jones Band Time Well Wasted — But nobody in the band is actually named Freddy Jones? (Opening for Edwin McCain at the Fillmore on Aug. 29.)
Merykid Boy & the Bird EP — Self-taught instrumentalist gets a bit schizophrenic in sounds, singing.
Morning After Girls Alone — Gothic overtones — kinda sounds like Jesus and Mary Chain leftovers.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
News / New Releases Them Crooked Vultures tease debut
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Thu, Aug 6, 2009 at 2:15 PM
By the looks of this video, the debut album from Them Crooked Vultures — Dave Grohl, Josh Homme and John Paul Jones — will hit streets on Oct. 23.
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News Panthers' Stewart heads to the studio
Posted By Pete Stuart on Thu, Aug 6, 2009 at 11:15 AM
First impressions don’t get much better than Jonathan Stewart’s first dance with the Queen City and Carolina Panthers fans last fall. As a rookie, the first-round draft pick made quick work of NFL defenses, teaming with good buddy DeAngelo Williams to form the league’s fiercest rushing attack.
Turns out the dude can make beats, too. Stewart the musician spent his first offseason putting the finishing touches on a new production company, Heart Grab Productions, which he launched with biz partner Titus Jackson in the spring.
The Vibes Blog recently caught up with Stewart, now sweating through two-a-days at camp in Spartanburg, to talk a little music.
PS: NFL star-turned-hip-hop producer appears to be the road less traveled. Talk about the decision to launch Heart Grab Productions.
JS: The decision was simply to bring awareness to the idea of letting people hear my music. I enjoy making and playing music.
You started on the keys. How long have you been making music?
I’ve been playing the piano by ear since grade school, and I’ve been making music for about two years.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
News / Videos Consequence at Pop Life tonight (Aug. 5)
Posted By Carlton Hargro on Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 12:50 PM
Hip-hop superstar Consequence — who happens to be an artist on Kanye West's GOOD record label — will be making an appearance at Pop Life tonight. So you need to bring your ass.
The event is free, starts at 6 p.m. and is going down at Apostrophe Lounge (1440 S. Tryon).
And in case you've never heard of the cat, check out this videos of him in action:
Opinion / News Cold beer, vintage clothes, loose lugnuts
Posted By Jason Younger on Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 11:41 AM
In these times of recession, there appears to be a consistent message coming from you, the fearless reader. "It costs too much to see live music, and when I do go, it costs WAY too much for beer." That'ss why I'm here to let you in on a recession-proof opportunity. A way to enjoy the fun of live music, with an ice cold beverage in your hand, all for the low, low price of – FREE!
Tucked away in the mystical land of NoDa, is a small establishment known as the Rat’s Nest. For almost five years, the brothers (and sister) Wilson, have been offering a service you won’t find anywhere else. Vintage clothes are officially the draw, but once you walk in, you’ll quickly see that The Nest offers much more. Within 10 seconds of your arrival, you’ll be asked if you’d like a beer. If you so choose, one will be delivered from the fridge – located in the bathroom. That’s right, so far we have free beer.
News Live Nation's latest ticket sale
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 10:41 AM
This week (today until midnight) Live Nation is offering sales on its tickets once again.
Tickets for shows at The Fillmore have no service fees. This includes The B-52s, Honor Society, Collective Soul, Edwin McCain, Down, Motorhead, Mitchel Musso, Secondhand Stories, Indigo Girls, The Black Crowes and more.
Half-price lawn tickets are available for the following shows at the Uptown Amphitheatre: Counting Crows, Chickenfoot and Heart.
Half-price tickets are also available for shows at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre — Def Leppard (Reserved seats only), Incubus, Alan Jackson, Crue Fest 2 and Lil Wayne.
News / Concert Announcement Avett Brothers on sale
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Tickets for The Avett Brothers' concert at Bojangles Coliseum this Saturday are on sale — two for the price of one! Get out and support your local musicians at their "Welcome Home" show before the release of their debut on American Recordings.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
News / New Releases Homebrew update
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 3:36 PM
I'm sure there are plenty of bands in the area wondering about the status of the next Homebrew CD that we were hoping to release this summer. We haven't forgotten, and I still have all of the submissions. There are about 50 of them, and I'm going through all of them.
While we hoped it would be released in July or August, it was delayed a bit by the slow economy and our efforts to put out this week's Best of Charlotte edition.
So, what does that mean? We now have a targeted date in September and you'll be updated as the process goes on. And, trust me, it will be well worth the wait!
News / Opinion Jill Sobule tears into Katy Perry
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 10:12 AM
Pop-folk singer Jill Sobule has done an interview with The Rumpus where she finally lets her feelings go on singer Katy Perry and their shared song title, "I Kissed a Girl."
Sobule's song in 1995 shares the title with Perry, though there are no copyright laws for song titles.
Sobule had this to say:
For those that don’t know or are very young, I had a song in 1995 called, “I Kissed a Girl.” When Katy Perry’s version came out I started getting tons of inquiries about what I thought. Some folks (and protective friends) were angry, and wondered why she took my title and made it into this kind of ”girls gone wild” thing. Others, including my mother, were excited because they thought I would somehow make some money out of it. Unfortunately you can’t copyright a title… bummer.As a musician I have always refrained from criticizing another artist. I was, “well, good for her.” It did bug me a little bit, however, when she said she came up with the idea for the title in a dream. In truth, she wrote it with a team of professional writers and was signed by the very same guy that signed me in 1995. I have not mentioned that in interviews as I don’t want to sound bitter or petty… cause, that’s not me.
Okay, maybe, if I really think about it, there were a few jealous and pissed off moments. So here goes, for the first time in an interview: Fuck you Katy Perry, you fucking stupid, maybe “not good for the gays,” title thieving, haven’t heard much else, so not quite sure if you’re talented, fucking little slut.
God that felt good.
New Releases / News This week's new releases (8/4/2009)
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 9:48 AM
Here's a quick rundown of some of this week's new releases hitting store shelves:
Assjack Assjack
Mac McAnally Down By the River
Medeski Martin & Wood Radiolarians III
Modest Mouse No One's First and You're Next
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Reverb Fest, Snug 600 announce lineups 1
Plus, Rolling Stones announce gig in Raleigh.
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Hey, pothead! Want two tickets to see Crobot?
Dude, you know what we should invent...?
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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
