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Monday, March 7, 2011
Concert Announcement / News Concert announcement: Primus
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 4:36 PM
Primus is coming to The Fillmore Charlotte on June 1 in support of a soon-to-be-released new album, the band's first since 1999.
The band currently consists of vocalist and bassist Les Claypool, guitarist Larry "Ler" LaLonde and original drummer Jay Lane.
Tickets go on sale Friday March 11 at 10am at LiveNation.com, The Fillmore Charlotte box office, Ticketmaster or charge by phone (800) 745-3000.
Photos / setlist / News / Live Reviews Live review: Motorhead
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 3:33 PM
Motorhead, Clutch, Valient Thorr
The Fillmore Charlotte
March 5, 2011
The Deal: Motorhead rumbles back into Charlotte with Clutch and North Carolina's own Valient Thorr.
Photos / News / Live Reviews Live review: Matrimony
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 11:18 AM
Matrimony
Visulite Theatre
March 4, 2011
The Deal: Charlotte's Matrimony performs at the Visulite Theatre for small but enthusiastic crowd.
The Good: Charlotte's Matrimony may be familiar to some as the husband and wife duo of Jimmy Brown and Ashlee Hardee Brown, but the group's complete lineup is one that adds depth and energy not heard on the band's debut EP. Bassist Shae Wooten, banjo/multi-instrumentalist Jordan Hardee (formerly of the Paper Tongues) and drummer Alex have completed the group's sound.
Those only familiar with the seven songs from its debut will not only find new life by the addition of the newer members, but also hear songs not on the album that are just as strong as the initial offerings. The energy and emotion of "Flee or Fight" is matched by the newer song, and show closer, "Obey Your Guns" — both personal favorites.
The harmonies from Jimmy and Ashlee aren't conventional in the sense you might expect from a family bond, but those of a married couple that offer perfect compliment. The sweet and soothing tone of Ashlee is the right highlight to the straight-forward style of Jimmy. The band's music also takes a different characteristic with the use of keyboard and banjo, layering what might be a traditional folk sound that takes rock hints and finds sporadic Irish inspiration from Belfast-native Jimmy.
Not too long ago, the band was at Snug Harbor and it was easy to see how, in the last few weeks, the band has bonded and continues to grow tighter, more relaxed and united in its performances. Whether soft and full of emotion or strong-handed and full of bite, the energy and love of the music shines through with every word and note.
The Bad: Only that more people weren't there on a Friday night.
The Verdict: Talented songwriting, strong lyrical abilities, great energy from a quintet that grows stronger with each performance... if you're curious about which Charlotte band will be the next to hit it big, I'd easily wager on Matrimony. The band is garnering praise from every tour stop and is hitting the road this week to venture to SXSW.
Photos / News / Live Reviews Live review: Jeff Coffin's Mu'Tet
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 10:50 AM
Mu'Tet w/ Jazz is Led
Double Door Inn
March 3, 2011
The Deal: Saxophonist Jeff Coffin (Dave Matthews Band, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones) brings out the Mu'Tet — Kofi Burbridge on keyboards, Bill Fanning on trumpet, Felix Pastorius on bass and Jeff Sipe on drums — for packed Double Door Inn show.
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Friday, March 4, 2011
News / Live Reviews Live review: Franz Nicolay
Posted By Jenny Lou Bement on Fri, Mar 4, 2011 at 6:36 PM
Franz Nicolay, David Dondero, Ben Henry
The Milestone
March 2, 2011
The Deal: Last time Franz Nicolay came through town I just so happened to stumble upon him and was left speechless. I was hoping that he would come back through soon. I didn't have my hopes up because he reigns from Brooklyn and, usually when touring acts come through, it is quite some time before they make their way back. When I noticed he was booked for the Milestone, I was utterly stoked.
10-in-10 CD Reviews / News 10-in-10 CD reviews
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Mar 4, 2011 at 12:15 PM
Each Friday (when supply allows), we review 10 recently released CDs in 10 words each:
Bayside Killing Time — Warped Tour fave offers hints of pop infused within rock.
Malachi Return to the Ugly Side — Duo offers chopped up sound; fuses 60s pop, hip-hop.
Sean Rowe Magic — Rowe’s baritone voice sets the stage for his poetic style.
Misery Evil Is Crowned — Misery is what I feel after listening to metal sludge.
Hey Rosetta! Seeds— Canadian indie rockers fuse orchestral style into their catchy sound.
Saigon The Greatest Story Never Told — Entourage-featured Rapper gets help from plenty of big names.
Joey Stuckey The Shadow Sound — Blind guitarist tears through rockin’ riffs with greatest of ease.
Schuyler Fisk Blue Ribbon Winner — Singer follows in the folk-rock footsteps of Sheryl Crow.
NeeMA Watching You Think — Egyptian/Lebanese soothing pop songstress is a Leonard Cohen protégé.
Omnium Gatherum New World Shadows — Finland death metal offers healthy helping of cookie monster vocals.
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Live Review: Soweto Gospel Choir
Review of Soweto Gospel Choir's performance in Charlotte.
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Manray at Tremont Music Hall tonight (6/28/2012)
Melodic enough to draw in folks who don't usually listen to music that requires earplugs.
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Live review: The Smoker's Club tour
Method Man, Big K.R.I.T. and Curren$y headline show at Amos' Southend on Nov. 16, 2011.
