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Thursday, March 10, 2011
Photos / Live Reviews / setlist / News Live review: Dum Dum Girls
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 11:12 AM
Dum Dum Girls, Reading Rainbow, Dirty Beaches
The Milestone
March 9, 2011
The Deal: Dum Dum Girls plays to nearly sold-out Milestone crowd on a rainy night.
Live Reviews / News Live review: Cursive
Posted By Jenny Lou Bement on Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 10:38 AM
Cursive, Harvard, Yardwork, Andy the Doorbum
Tremont Music Hall
March 7, 2011
The Deal: Although they had written many anthems of my late teenage romantic angst, I had never gotten the opportunity to see Cursive live. In fact, I had fallen so out of touch with their touring I didn't even realize that they were coming to Charlotte until it was announced that Andy the Doorbum, Yardwork and Harvard were scheduled to open for them. Not only was I completely in awe that I would get to see Cursive, I was tremendously proud of our more emotionally geared local acts getting the chance to open for such a band that is held in such high regard. I couldn't miss it for the world.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Giveaway / News Ticket giveaway: Rebelution
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 3:55 PM
Interested in seeing Rebelution with Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad and The Green? Just post a comment below via a valid e-mail address and tell us which of the bands you want to see most and your favorite song by them.
We'll draw random winners at noon on Thursday to win a pair of tickets to the March 11 (Friday) concert at Amos' Southend. You must be 16 and over and be able to pick up your tickets at the CL offices by Friday at 5 p.m. We have multiple pairs to give away!
Good luck!
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Concert Announcement / News Concert announcement: Ryan Bingham
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 2:19 PM
Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses will perform at Amos' Southend on June 7. $20 advance tickets go on sale on Friday, March 11 at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Videos / News Paleface documentary released
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Mar 8, 2011 at 3:38 PM
Paste Magazine has released a six-minute documentary on Charlotte-area resident Paleface and the making of his latest album One Big Party.
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Live Reviews / News Live review: Yasmin Levy
Posted By Anita Overcash on Tue, Mar 8, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Yasmin Levy
McGlohon Theatre
March 6, 2011
The Deal: Israeli-born singer Yasmin Levy performs preserved Ladino (a dying language derived from Judeo-Spanish, which dates back to 15th century Spain) songs, as well as flamenco and contemporary material during her tour stop in Charlotte.
The Good: Levy along with a percussionist Ishay Amir, guitarist James “Cuffy” Cuthbertson, bassist Miles Danso and clarinet/duduk/zurna player Vardan Hovanissian performed an intimate show at McGlohon Theatre. Giving explanations of songs in between, the show felt a little like VH1’s Storytellers. Levy played many songs that were passed down from Sephardic Jews and collected/preserved by her father (Yitzhak Levy). The song “Una Pastora” featured a recording of Yasmin’s now deceased father singing. Yasmin joined in for what amounted to a chilling father/daughter duet. Levy also performed a stunning take on Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” Her upbeat delivery of flamenco-styled songs even led the audience to join in through clapping and singing on select numbers.
The Bad: Nothing was bad. Of course, I didn’t know much of anything Levy was saying, but the beauty of both her vocals and the music only made that a minor inconvenience. Also, there was no opening act.
The Verdict: Levy is an impressive vocalist and her ensemble creates a passionate medley of sounds. Hopefully she'll come back to Charlotte someday.
Yasmin Levy setlist
La Serena
Nos Llego el Final
Irme Kero
Avre Tu
Naci en Alamo (Vengo)
Hallelujah
Una Noche Mas
Una Ora
Una Pastora
La Hiji de Juan Simon
Mano Suave
El Amor Contigo
La Alegria
Jaco
La Rosa Enflorece
Adio Kerida
New Releases / News This week's new releases (3-8-2011)
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Mar 8, 2011 at 11:36 AM
Here's a quick rundown of what's new this week in stores:
Beady Eye Different Gear Still Speeding
Lupe Fiasco Lasers
Billy Joel Live at Shea Stadium
Avril Lavigne Goodbye Lullaby
R.E.M. Collapse Into Now
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Scowl Brow Singer Robby Hale Burns Cross, Posts Pic to Facebook 3
Charlotte musician sparks anger on local music scene
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Checking out Chengdu
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Frank Ocean tops Village Voice Pazz & Jop poll
Annual critics list creates requisite buzz
