Electric Coma
Tremont Music Hall
June 24, 2010
Electric Coma is usually a duo, but performed as a single entity Thursday night at Tremont in support of its new EP, Plug In, released at the show.
Kaitlyn Kennedy was a one-woman band as she rotated between her stand-up keyboard and acoustic guitar. She has an astonishingly mature, dramatic voice for her early twenty-something age — comparable to that of a Sarah McLachlan or Tori Amos. The ambience and sound also reminded me of Michelle Pfeiffer's performance in the Fabulous Baker Boys — Beau and Jeff Bridges thankfully were nowhere in sight.
One year after his surprising death, Michael Jackson tributes have dominated the airwaves and Net.
Was he the greatest? Sure. Is his mark on music and culture undeniable? Of course. But do I have to hear 24 hours straight of the King of Pops' classics?
We'll I'm not one to go against the demands of the people...here's some tributes I came across today before I started completely avoiding them. I'll let you decide if they're fitting.
Ron Artest is no fair weather fan of Michael Jackson.
The Los Angeles Lakers enigma and recent NBA champion not only decided to wear #37 in honor of how many weeks Jackson's Thriller album was number #1, he also recorded this tribute, "I Cry For Mike," that while hilarious bad at times is definitely heartfelt.
Here are the deals for this weekend via Live Nation's all-in lawn tickets for $10:
On Saturday, June 26 from 12:01 a.m. until 11:59 p.m.:
TOBY KEITH – July 11 – Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte
CHICAGO/THE DOOBIE BROTHERS – June 29 – Road Runner Mobile Amphitheatre Charlotte
On Sunday, June 27 from 12:01 a.m. until 11:59 p.m.:
AMERICAN IDOL TOUR – July 25 – Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte
GOO GOO DOLLS – August 10 – Road Runner Mobile Amphitheatre Charlotte
Russell Simmons has unveiled his "Def Jam Rapstar" — hip-hop karaoke — at the E3 conference:
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Earth, Wind & Fire
Road Runner Mobile Ampitheatre
Thursday, June 24, 2010
The Deal: Stars align, inclement weather holds off and Earth, Wind & Fire puts on a show worthy of their legendary status.
The Good: The luxury of being EWF is knowing that if your voice isn't 100 percent on, the crowd will pick you up. Well, Phillip Bailey didn't allow that to happen. All the grumbling about him being good but founder Maurice White — who's no longer with the group — being better went out the window when Phillip just started hitting notes. Sometimes it just seemed outright unfair, you would've thought he was just showing off. Amazing.
Each Friday, we review 10 recently released CDs in 10 words each:
Pierce the Veil Selfish Machines — California band’s sophomore album continues down the post-hardcore path.
Stars The Five Ghosts — Indie pop band sounds like a male/female fronted Metric.
Jason Moran & The Bandwagon Ten — Piano-driven jazz music is easy on ears, diverse stylistically.
Nora Jane Struthers Nora Jane Struthers — Debut offers solid storytelling with country folk style in music.
Danzig Deth Red Sabaoth — Glenn’s vocals sound just as good as they ever did.
Various Artists Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows: Songs of John Prine — Lineup includes Avetts, Old Crow, My Morning Jacket, Bon Iver.
Malea McGuinness Close As Air — Singer’s album offers mix of pop, country and r&b.
Griffin House The Learner — Fifth album offers solid pop-folk-rock songwriting, smooth vocals.
Tokyo Police Club Champ — Indie-rocker’s singer sounds a little bored on the album.
Jaron and the Long Road to Love Getting Dressed in the Dark — Debut album is filled with some sappy new country songs.
Live Nation is offering $10 all-in lawn ticket deals for the rest of June. The deals for June 25 are:
BRAD PAISLEY – Friday August 27 – Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte
COUNTING CROWS – July 14– Road Runner Mobile Amphitheatre Charlotte
The deal runs until 11:59 p.m. tonight.