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Monday, July 26, 2010
Concert Announcement / News Concert announcement: Nas and Damian Marley
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 5:04 PM
Nas and Damian Marley will be coming to the Fillmore Charlotte, in support of their Distant Relatives album, on Aug. 24. Tickets go on sale on Friday, July 30.
Videos / News Philly Opera Company entertains market
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 1:10 PM
Another cool idea using surprise to gain an audience's attention and bring more interest in a not-so-popular form of music...
In April, more than 30 members of the Opera Company of Philadelphia teamed up with the Reading Terminal Market as they sang "Brindisi" in the aisles, entertaining hundreds of shoppers.
Bravo!
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Photos / Live Reviews / News Live review: Deer Tick
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 11:09 AM
Deer Tick w/ Dead Confederate
Visulite Theatre
July 25, 2010
The Deal: Deer Tick returns to Charlotte with Dead Confederate in tow.
The Good: Dead Confederate hit the stage first for a roughly 40-minute set full of loud rock with a Southern edge. The quintet featured two guitars, bass, drums and a keyboardist for something a bit more grungy and indie about it's approach. The loud volume offered a kind of wall of noise leaving the stage with lyrics and occasional keyboard notes hitting the high spots amongst the din.
Photos / Live Reviews / setlist / News Live review: Carnival of Madness
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 10:47 AM
Carnival of Madness w/ Shinedown, Chevelle, Puddle of Mudd, Sevendust and 10 Years
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
July 24, 2010
The Deal: Carnival of Madness Tour hits hot amphitheatre for six hours of music without the carnival atmosphere.
Live Reviews / setlist / News Live review: Cowboy Junkies
Posted By Chris Triplett on Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 10:22 AM
Cowboy Junkies
McGlohon Theatre
July 21, 2010
The Deal: It was Toronto, Canada’s own soulful and bluesy rock band Cowboy Junkies at McGlohon Theatre all by their lonesome. They are touring in support of their new release, Renmin Park, one of four albums they have produced in 18 months called the Nomad Series.
The Good: McGlohon Theatre’s 730-seat setup is very intimate and breathtaking — especially the stained-glass windows and the Byzantine dome from the previous First Baptist Church that was once located there. Its interior shape also made way for some great acoustics.
I had always loved lead vocalist Margo Timmin’s voice ever since I first heard her sing their version of Lou Reed’s “Sweet Jane” off of The Trinity Session album in 1988, and I figured I was in for a treat. I was.
Photos / Live Reviews / setlist / News Live review: Dave Matthews Band
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 9:26 AM
Dave Matthews Band w/ Amos Lee
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
July 21, 2010
The Deal: Dave Matthews Band hits Charlotte during annual summer run, along with opener Amos Lee and a special guest.
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CD Reviews / News CD Review: Curren$y's Pilot Talk
Posted By Mike McCray on Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 4:54 PM
The Deal: New Orleans MC sees bigger audience and wider distribution on his third studio album, sure to be every D.A.R.E. instructors nightmare and every stoner's dream.
The Good: There's something fascinating and dope about Curren$y's baked train of thought, whether it's obscure sports references or video game and classic TV nostalgia. The beats, primarily crafted by North Carolina super-producer Ski Beatz — probably most famous for producing "Dead Presidents" on Jay-Z'sReasonable Doubt — range from experimental and grimy early on to, at times, easy listening and adult contemporary later without sacrificing soul or precision. After the first few tracks go in different directions the album settles into a dope and consistent groove.
Love guest appearances. Newcomers like Big K.R.I.T. and Smoke DZA contribute dope verses to "Skybourne" while vets Mikey Rocks of The Cool Kids ("The Hangover"), Mos Def & Jay Electronica ("The Day") and Devin The Dude ("Chilled Coughphee") rode down tempo beats like a clean whip on Saturday afternoon. Can't forget Nesby Phips either who did his thing over a beat he produced ("Prioritize")
The Bad: Fans will recognize more than a few of these tracks from previous projects (mixtapes and leaks) with is probably frustrating for fans clamoring for new material. "Seat Change" with Snoop Dogg is one of those features you were excited to hear, but then, after hearing it, you'll say you want the "old Snoop" back.
The Verdict: Smooth and easy to re-play over and over. Truly one of hip hop's most unique and underrated voices delivers an album that should catch the ears of fans who only associated him with "Where The Cash At?" and push his already loaded underground bandwagon towards capacity. Hopefully, it's enough green to go around.
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DD172; Release date: July 13, 2010
News ICP's Gathering of the Juggalos promo video
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 2:18 PM
I just found this online, it's a promotional video for the 11th Annual Gathering of the Juggalos that will take place in Illinois in August of 2010. I know there are rabid fans of Insane Clown Posse, but as I watched the video, I couldn't help but think of the Saturday Night Live skit about the Underground Festival featuring Ass Dan.
Maybe it was the bad acting, or all of the artists wearing clown makeup... Either way, I just couldn't take it seriously.
Here's the SNL skit:
Now check out the ICP promotional video:
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And the original that was parodied:
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Live review: Iron Maiden, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 6/21/2012 10
Band kicks off 2012 tour in Charlotte.
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Congrats to the Avetts!
