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Monday, February 21, 2011
Videos / News C'mon Son looks at Grammys
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 2:06 PM
Have you ever watched Ed Lover's C'Mon Son? It's a Web series that he started more than a year ago where Lover, the radio DJ and former MTV VJ, gives his opinions on just about anything and everything.
His latest installment was released late Friday and focuses mainly on this year's Grammy Awards. The language is NSFW.
Check it out:
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Friday, February 18, 2011
10-in-10 CD Reviews / News 10-in-10 CD reviews
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 2:41 PM
Each Friday, we review 10 recently released CDs in 10 words each:
Jamasutra Revolution Down the Road — No Country Joe, but “The Fish” offers psychedelic new album.
Yadkin River Theory Born of Red Clay — North Carolina band balances Southern roots with classic rock sound.
The Gray Lions Run Wild — Wow….um, the 1970s called and want their sound back.
Blackwater James Vol. 1 EP — Quartet takes a page from radio-friendly side of Buckcherry.
Steel Magnolia Steel Magnolia — Latest incarnation of male-female duo format takes country road.
Shannon McNally Western Ballad — The right amount of Southern flair highlights the Americana album.
MdK It’s Never Over — Teenagers show potential for a solid future on Warped Tour.
Various Artists Bossa Nova Around the World — Latest in series focuses on the music based in Brazil.
Shaman Juan A Mysterious Force — ‘60s style infused in folk music; creepy album art included.
Tina Sparkle Welcome to the No Fun House — Brother and sister duo lead quartet’s decent indie rock sound.
News The Avett's Grammys surge
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 2:23 PM
Just got this in a press release:
Following their performance on this year's Grammy Awards broadcast, The Avett Brothers sold 23,000 singles withing the show's broadcast.
Immediately following the live Grammy telecast, The Avett Brothers topped the iTunes Top Songs and Top Album chart. The band also reached “volcanic” status on Google searches as well as becoming a trending topic on Twitter. The traffic to the band’s site increased 525%. Additionally, The Avett Brothers experienced a 256% sales increase, which was a higher increase than even that of other performers Arcade Fire, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Lady Antebellum and Bruno Mars.
Concert Announcement / News Concert announcement: The Flaming Lips
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 1:34 PM
The Flaming Lips will perform at The Fillmore Charlotte on May 17. Tickets go on sale on Feb. 25.
Photos / setlist / News / Live Reviews Live review: Slash
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 10:49 AM
Slash, Brand New Sin, The Fabulous Miss Wendy
The Fillmore Charlotte
Feb. 17, 2011
The Deal: Former Guns N Roses guitarist hits Charlotte for final headlining show on current tour.
Videos / News Nicole Atkins on Conan
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 10:43 AM
Former Charlotte resident Nicole Atkins was on Conan last night to perform her song, "Cry Cry Cry," from her new album, Mondo Amore.
Now, if we could just get her back to the Q.C. ...
Videos / News Video: Ben Taylor, 11-year-old guitarist, plays Guns N' Roses for Slash in Charlotte
Posted By Carlton Hargro on Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 9:42 AM
Happened to see this 11-year-old kid from Greenville playing outside the Slash concert in Charlotte (Feb. 17 at The Fillmore) — trying to get the music icon's attention — and I thought he was pretty dang good. Check him out ...
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Concert Announcement / News Soul singer Rhonda Thomas plays The House of Jazz Feb. 20
Posted By Carlton Hargro on Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 10:56 AM
OK, this one goes out to all you folks who complain that Charlotte never gets visits from cool soul artists: Have your ass in the House of Jazz this Sunday, Feb. 20 to see vocalist Rhonda Thomas perform.
Thomas is coming straight outta Atlanta, and is definitely a product of that robust soul music scene — the same scene that birthed folks like India.Arie, Anthony David, Cee Lo and many more. She honed her skills by singing background for Isaac Hayes for 11 years, and she's shared the stage with greats like India, Dwele, Goapele, Incognito, and Eric Roberson, among many other artists.
She'll be in town belting out a diverse array of tunes — including music from her latest album Listen, which hit the streets just four months ago.
All that said, bring your ass to the show. Here's the info: $10. Doors open at 7 p.m. The House of Jazz, 8630 University 8630 University Exec Park Drive, 704-594-9722. www.thehouseofjazz.net.
And for a look at Thomas in action, check out these videos:
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
News / Jeff Hahne Committee examining Charlotte noise ordinance
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 3:52 PM
The Community Safety Committee met today for its February meeting, part of which included a discussion about the Charlotte noise ordinance and how it might be changed.
With city attorney Mac McCarley going over all of the proposed changes, he often used the word balance to discuss what the changes would try to achieve. While some residents wouldn't be happy with some amendments, some business owners might not be happy with others.
The biggest issue at hand has to do with music inside and outside of the Uptown area and where it is within earshot of residential areas.
Among the proposed changes —
* Prohibiting amplified noise in the right-of-way (protests, street preachers and musicians) before 7 a.m. and after 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, and after 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. And the permit for such activity would have to be on-site.
* Any restaurant or bar within 400 feet of residential zoning would not be allowed to have live, outdoor, amplified music.
This would include events such as P-Stone Fest at the Philosopher's Stone, NoDa outdoor live music events such as the ones held at Salvador Deli, or even musicians on patios, unless they were acoustic and not using an amplifier. There'd be no permit - they just wouldn't be allowed to happen.
* Venues that are not within 400 feet of residential zoning would be allowed to have 15 hours total of live, outdoor, amplified music per year.
This would be for venues such as Dixies that is Uptown, not in a residential area and has concerts such as the Gravedigger's Ball in the parking lot.
Three venues in town — Symphony Park, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre and Road Runner Mobile Amphitheatre — would be handled on a case by case basis because they have more than 5000 people attending their events. In all likelihood, nothing would change for
McCarley noted that the issue about outdoor amplified music is a "bonfire ready to be lit" between residents and restaurant owners.
While more issues were discussed and the changes are still open for modification, it was noted that some residents are pushing the charge for them to be approved before the warm weather begins this year.
While no comments were allowed from the public at this meeting, there will be a comments time at the March meeting which is tentatively scheduled for March 21 at 2 p.m.
News Hearing about outdoor noise ordinance today
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 10:55 AM
At noon today, the Charlotte Community Safety Committee is scheduled to discuss Charlotte's noise ordinance. The committee would like to propose changes to the ordinance that would have a serious impact on outdoor music events in the city.
Among the changes being discussed:
- It shall be unlawful to operate or allow the operation of any sound amplification equipment so as to create sounds registering 55 db between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. or 50 db between 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. except in accordance with a permit. The permits are also limiting to 15 hours per year.
For restaurants and bars:
- No live outdoor amplified music within 400 feet of residential zoning.
You can find the full agenda here.
The meeting takes place at noon at 600 E. 4th Street, Room 280.
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