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Friday, July 9, 2010
10-in-10 CD Reviews / News 10-in-10 CD reviews
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Jul 9, 2010 at 11:29 AM
Each Friday, we review 10 recently released CDs in 10 words each:
Dirty Little Rabbits Dirty Little Rabbits — Organ-driven rock band is brain child of Slipknot’s “Clown.” (See them at the Vans Warped Tour on July 22.)
The Cat Empire Cinema — Australia band’s fifth album fuses Latin flair into funky rock.
Coliseum House with a Curse — Power trio’s third album has plenty of heavy grit, grime.
Various Artists Reggae Gold 2010 — Album plays like a greatest hits of recent reggae songs.
Junk Culture Illegal Art — Lo-fi looped samples gives album’s songs an unfinished feeling.
AM Conspiracy AM Conspiracy — Jason “Gong” Jones of Drowning Pool dives into more metal.
Mehran Angels of Persepolis — Flamenco guitarist is at the front of 10 instrumental tracks.
Angelfire Angelfire — Guitarist Steve Morse teams up with young vocalist, Sarah Spencer.
The Deaf Judges The High Honorable — 3 MCs, one DJ from Athens… this isn’t Beastie Boys.
Rebecca Pronsky The Best Game in Town — Five-song EP sounds like jazzy-folk female Chris Isaak. (Performing at Common Market on July 31.)
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
News Smashing Pumpkins release fifth track
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Jul 6, 2010 at 1:54 PM
The Smashing Pumpkins have released the fifth song, "Freak," from Teargarden by Kaleidyscope today. Freak is available for download on the band's site.
The band will be performing at The Fillmore Charlotte on July 16.
New Releases / News This week's new releases (7/6/2010)
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Jul 6, 2010 at 11:05 AM
Here's a quick rundown of some of the new albums hitting stores today:
Big Boi Sir Lucious Left Foot... The Son of Chico Dusty
Brandon Boyd The Wild Trapeze
Kelis Flesh Tone
Ed Kowalczyk Alive
Kylie Minogue Aphrodite
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Photos / Live Reviews / setlist / News Live review: Phish
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 9:20 PM
Phish
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
July 2, 2010
The Deal: Reunited jam band still going strong, break out obscure tune for packed Charlotte show.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Opinion / Mike McCray / News Mid-2010 All-Star Team
Posted By Mike McCray on Fri, Jul 2, 2010 at 3:13 PM
You know how Major League Baseball and the NBA have All-Star Weekend halfway through the season to honor guys who are really having a good year? I don't see why we can't do the same thing with music. With six months down and six months to go, I present you my mid-2010 All-Star team.
1. Big K.R.I.T. - KRIT Wuz Here
By far the best project I've heard so far this year. It gives the South new hope and new energy with an artist from Meridian, Miss., being able to capture the Southern aesthetic without sacrificing lyricism and spot-on production, which he does himself. For a mixtape, it plays like an album and for those that get past the first three tracks, which are as hood as they come, it's a showcase of what's to come from the recent Def Jam signee.
10-in-10 CD Reviews / News 10-in-10 CD reviews
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Jul 2, 2010 at 1:37 PM
Each Friday, we review 10 recently released CDs in 10 words each:
Lee Ritenour 6 String Theory — 20 guitarists star on album paying tribute to the guitar.
Kenny G Heart and Soul — Sax player’s 13th album features mellow tunes, Robin Thicke, Babyface.
Cindy Bullens Howling Trains and Barking Dogs — Maine-based singer-politician releases CD of Nashville songwriting collaborations.
Julie Neumark Dimestore Halo — Front-porch rock Americana with a bit of country spin.
Rikets All American Death Cult — Bit more melodic than most cookie-monster metal these days.
Romain Virgo Romain Virgo —20-year-old is latest rising reggae star from Jamaica.
Indigo Girls Staring Down the Brilliant Dream — Two-disc package features 31 live songs from recent years.
Blaze Gang Rags — A gangsta-rapping zombie? You have to be fucking kidding.
Yellowfever Bermuda Triangle EP — Duo offers four songs of offbeat pop, quirky vocal style.
The Honored Guests Into Nostalgia EP — Chapel Hill band offers six songs of atmospheric indie pop.
News / Concert Announcement Charlotte Lilith Fair date canceled
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Jul 2, 2010 at 10:00 AM
The Charlotte tour stop of the Lilith Fair has been canceled, along with nine other cities — Salt Lake City (7/12), Montreal (7/23), Raleigh (8/4), Charlotte (8/6), West Palm Beach (8/10), Tampa (8/11), Birmingham (8/12), Austin (8/14), Houston (8/15) and Dallas (8/16). Refunds are available at point of purchase. Tickets purchased online or via phone will be refunded automatically.
“We are in the midst of one of the most challenging summer concert seasons with many tours being cancelled outright,” says Lilith co-founder Terry McBride. “Everyone involved with the tour would like to apologize to the fans and artists scheduled to play in these markets, and express appreciation for all the support for the festival’s return.”
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