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Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Opinion / Mike McCray / News The name conundrum
Posted By Mike McCray on Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 3:06 PM
For years, I’ve had to sheepishly admit to past girlfriends (and those awkward ice breaker groups) that my name is a compromise between Malcolm Jamal, like Malcolm-Jamal Warner, then Theo from The Cosby Show, and Michael Jordan. I guess it’s obvious who won.
That pales in comparison to some of my family members names.
I have cousins named after celebrities as well, but their names aren’t nearly as normal as Mike. There’s my cousin Beyoncé, who can’t sing and doesn’t seem destined for a career in show business. Her mom thought the name Beyoncé was cute and ironically, I never knew her real name until I randomly asked one day what Bouncy’s real name was. Needless to say there was a spit-take involved.
Photos / setlist / News Live photos: Goo Goo Dolls
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 10:33 AM
Goo Goo Dolls w/ Switchfoot, The Spill Canvas
Road Runner Mobile Amphitheatre
Aug. 10, 2010
Goo Goo Dolls hit Charlotte last night for a concert full of hits and pop-rock. The night got started with The Spill Canvas, was followed by Switchfoot — whose lead singer found time to run out into the crowd to sing — and ended with a long set by the Dolls.
Check out photos from the concert, and the Goo Goo Dolls' setlist.
Setlist
Sweetest Lie
Big Machine
Slide
Dizzy
Here Is Gone
Second Time
Smash
Can't Let It Go
Black Balloon
Home
Better Days
Stay With You
Now I Hear
Tucked Away
Name
Let Love In
As I Am
All Eyes on Me
Acoustic #3
Iris
Encore
Not Broken
Broadway
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
setlist / News Live review: Lollapalooza 2010 (Sunday)
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 1:56 PM
Lollapalooza 2010
Chicago's Grant Park
Aug. 8, 2010
Photos coming soon!
My Sunday got started late at Lollpalooza in Chicago... At 3 p.m. I checked out the unique brand of rock put forth by Minus the Bear. Still not sure what to think of these guys, either.
Next, it was off to the Kidsapalooza stage for a few quick acts. First up was Peter DiStefano — the former guitar player for Porno for Pyros played a handful of songs and got downright silly by slapping and hitting his guitar — you could tell he was trying to be a little over the top to entertain the kids.
After that was a three-song set by thenewno2, featuring Dhani Harrison. The band's set included a new song they haven't played live before.
Finally, Perry Farrell came out to join thenewno2, along with DiStefano for two songs — "Pets" and a cover of Lou Reed's "Sweet Jane." Farrell was all smiles as he almost fell of the stage at one point and tried to watch his language around the kids.
New Releases / News This week's new releases (Aug. 10)
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 1:15 PM
Here's a quick rundown of what's new in stores this week:
Black Label Society Order of the Black
Bourbon Crow Highway to Hangovers
Mike Posner 31 Minutes to Takeoff
Street Sweeper Social Club Ghetto Blaster EP
Monday, August 9, 2010
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Photos / setlist / News / Live Reviews Live review: Lollapalooza Saturday (8/7/2010)
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 10:59 AM
Lollapalooza 2010
Grant Park, Chicago
Aug. 7, 2010
Day two of Lollapalooza got started, for me, around 1:45 p.m. with a set by Blues Traveler. The blues-rock jam band kicked off its set with "Runaround" before going into a cover of Sublime's "What I Got," both of which quickly won over the crowd.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Photos / News / Live Reviews Live review: Lollapalooza Friday (8/6/2010)
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Sat, Aug 7, 2010 at 12:04 PM
Since 2005, Lollapalooza has been located in the heart of Chicago, taking over Grant Park for weekends full of music.
The day got started early, as B.O.B. kicked things off at 11:30 a.m. The backdrop of the Chicago skyline made for fantastic views throughout the day as more and more people filed in — a good number of them dressed in their favorite drag, leather, lace and wigs for the night's Lady Gaga performance.
The Ettes hit the BMI stage around 12:30 for their brand of what I'd call indie punk. Definitely a group I'd be interested in seeing again.
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Live review: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
Rap quintet graces the stage minus Flesh-N-Bone (who was picked up on a felony warrant two weeks ago), but nonetheless efficient.
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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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Regina Spektor Charms Sold-Out Crowd at The Fillmore
Her personality is as pleasant as her songs.
