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Friday, October 15, 2010
10-in-10 CD Reviews / News 10-in-10 CD reviews
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Oct 15, 2010 at 1:37 PM
Each Friday, we review 10 recently released CDs in 10 words each:
Indigo Girls Holly Happy Days — Folk duo releases its first-ever holiday album — three originals.
Fantazzmo Enter the Fantazz — Band fuses numerous influences —it’s all style, not much substance.
Jim Brickman Home — Country songs done on piano have no appeal to me.
The Secret Sisters The Secret Sisters — 20-something sisters try to revive 40s/50s style country.
Raunchy A Dischord Electric — Danish sextet aims to be metal — too much pop influence.
Yann Tiersen Dust Lane — Atmospheric music… and how often do you hear a bouzouki?
Thrift Store Cowboys Light Fighter — Band’s fourth album fuses rock with some nice western hints. (At The Evening Muse on Oct. 28)
Various Artists Dance Mix USA — Shitty pop music remixes make me want to throw CD.
Grace Griffith Sailing — D.C. singer offers folk music to showcase vocals. Average songs.
Grinderman Grinderman 2 — Nick Cave and company continue their search for something unique.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
News Sara Bareilles and Bob Dylan tonight (Oct. 14)
Posted By Contributing Intern on Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 5:17 PM
SARA BAREILLES Bareilles found success with her 2007 hit "Love Song," but that may have steered her into a VH1 crowd — but don't be fooled by one song. There's more depth to her songwriting than that and more diversity and talent, too. For fun — and to be impressed — check out her cover of Beyonce's "Single Ladies." With Greg Laswell and Holly Conlan. $20-$25, Neighborhood Theatre, www.neighborhoodtheatre.com (Jeff Hahne)
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BOB DYLAN Six decades into a career that landed him in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame over two decades ago, his music is still the soundtrack to many Baby Boomers' lives (and their kids, too). From his pro-civil rights, anti-war anthems in the '60s to his Grammy Award-winning material in the '70s, '80s, '90s and even this century, the opportunity to see this legend at work is can't-miss. $25-$45, www.aeglive.com, Halton Arena, UNC Charlotte (Mike McCray)
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News "Terrible band wanted..."
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 2:42 PM
Just saw someone post a link to a Craigslist ad in Chicago. Someone is looking for a band to perform at a wedding, but just any band will do.
Here's what the ad says:
Terrible band needed for sham of a wedding. 11/6. No pay (South Chicagoland)
As the musician in our family, my Shylock of a half-brother and his parsimonious fiance have passed off to me the job of finding a band for their wedding. I love the kid, but his unique brand of expectant coercion and astonishingly consistent lack of judgment have left me with no recourse but to literally give him what he wants, a band that can "tear up Skynyrd, and won't cost nothin'". Since they think music is spontaneously generated via voodoo magic by assemblies of self-promoting philanthropists, I am now on a quest to find the best working band in Chicago interested in "doing it for the exposure".If you are a serious musician that values your craft and earns a living from performance, you're probably thinking "Fuck you. Do you ask your accountant to do your taxes for the exposure?". You are not who I am looking for.
If however, you and your unemployable band of pothead hobbyists are enticed by the prospect of a free open bar stocked with the finest of suburban banquet hall well-liquor and an opportunity to run a train on the most whorish collection of self-entitled bridesmaids this side of a Sex In The City marathon, please contact me. There's probably dinner in it for you too, if the starched vagina of a "wedding planner" (bride's bff) can get her 3rd rung caterer to leave a few sandwiches in a storage closet for you at some point in the evening.
What I need from the band:
I don't care if you are an original Icelandic thrash-raga act featuring steam calliope and backwards Armageddon poetry, but I need you to be able to train wreck your way through a few requests.
Don't Stop Believing. You provide the high notes, we'll provide the smell of wine and cheap perfume.
Free Bird. Go nuts with the solo. Really. If this evening was a never-ending cascade of sonic punishment hailing down on Tom at blaringly inconsiderate volumes, it would only serve as apropos karmic revenge for the afternoons I've spent listening to Jillian chatter about OHMYGODIDON'TCAREWHAT.
Macarena/Electric Slide/Chicken Dance. It doesn't matter which one you play, but there has never been a classy party where one these songs has made an appearance. This will not be a classy party.
Do Not Play:
Jessie's Girl. I used to play weddings, and if I have to hear this song one more time, I'm going to fucking cut someone.
They said they don't have any preference's for attire, so I'll take that to mean you're ok in a threadbare Megadeth shirt and black jeans.
I will provide the PA (the band and sound system are my wedding present to them).
This is not a joke. Please shoot me an email if this sounds like something you might be interested in.
News General Johnson has died
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 12:35 PM
General Norman Johnson of Chairmen of the Board has died. He was 67.
On the band's Facebook page, bandmate Ken Knox wrote:
It saddens me to announce the passing of our Friend and Hero General Johnson. He held a special place in his heart for each and everyone of you. His Music will live on.Ken Knox
We wrote a story about him in Creative Loafing earlier this year. You can read it here.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
On TV / Awards / News Armless pianist wins 'China's Got Talent'
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 2:41 PM
They've found the next Susan Boyle... an armless pianist was crowned the winner of China's Got Talent last night. The winner, Liu Wei, lost his arms when he was electrocuted at age 10 while playing hide-and-seek.
The 23-year-old sang and played "You're Beautiful" to win the competition.
Check him out at the 2:20 mark:
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News / Videos Petey Pablo surrenders but not before a show
Posted By Mike McCray on Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 2:35 PM
Let's face it, Petey Pablo's 15 minutes passed when I was still catching the activity bus home from practice in high school.
The artist who put a North Carolina anthem on the national map made major headlines on Sept. 11 when he was caught in Raleigh/Durham International Airport sneaking a 9mm pistol and ammo onto a plane. Of course, TMZ did the due diligence to get details on the story and found out the rapper had in fact lied about knowing he was carrying the weapon on him.
Reports swirled last night the artist would be surrendering to federal officials today. But it was last week, when a jury indicted Pablo for a number of charges including possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of a stolen firearm and attempting to bring the firearm onboard.
In the midst of all this, Petey Pablo popped up at GHOE, North Carolina A&T's Homecoming in Greensboro to grace the stage with rapper J Cole during the concert which also featured Drake and Rick Ross.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Concert Announcement / News Annual Christmas Jam set for Dec. 11
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 5:09 PM
The 22nd Annual Christmas Jam will take place on Dec. 11 this year in Asheville, N.C.
Taking place at the Asheville Civic Center, the show will feature The Steve Miller Band, The Warren Haynes Band, Gregg Allman, John Bell of Widespread Panic, John Hermann of Widespread Panic, Drive-By Truckers, Umphrey's McGee and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band.
There will be a two-day pre-sale via Christmas Jam Ticketing starting this Thursday, Oct. 14 at noon until Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. EST. VIP packages will also be available.
The public on-sale date is Oct. 23 through Ticketmaster and the Civic Center Box Office.
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Rain doesn't dampen the party with Kesha and Macklemore
Both sets cut short as storms roll through Charlotte, N.C.
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Live review: Fiona Apple, The Fillmore (9/26/2012) 16
Fans ate it up, but it was a trainwreck of tragic and frustrating proportions.
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Frank Ocean tops Village Voice Pazz & Jop poll
Annual critics list creates requisite buzz
