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Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Concert Announcement / Videos Thomas Pridgen at The Saloon 5/25/2011
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, May 24, 2011 at 4:00 PM
Thomas Pridgen, the former drummer for The Mars Volta is coming to the Saloon at the N.C. Music Factory on Wednesday night (May 25) with his new band, The Memorials. Lucky Five is opening.
Check out some videos:
Concert Announcement Concert announcement: 2011 Honda Civic Tour
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, May 24, 2011 at 10:59 AM
The 2011 Honda Civic Tour is scheduled to hit Charlotte on Sept. 20 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. The headliners are Blink-182 and My Chemical Romance. The support act is Matt and Kim.
Tickets will go on sale on Friday, June 10.
New Releases This week's new releases (5/24/2011)
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, May 24, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Here's a quick rundown of what's new in stores this week:
Aerosmith Tough Love: Best Of The Ballads
Against Me! Total Clarity
Lady Gaga Born This Way
Stephen Marley Revelation Part 1: The Roots of Life
New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys NKOTBSB
Brad Paisley This Is Country Music
Monday, May 23, 2011
News Noise ordinance passes unanimously
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, May 23, 2011 at 4:16 PM
The new noise ordinance has been passed by the Charlotte City Council in a unanimous vote. The new ordinance targets repeat offenders and is based on decibel limits. It is not nearly as harsh as the original proposal brought before the committee months ago.
You can download a copy of it here.
Some of the new stipulations are:
It shall be unlawful to:(1) Operate or allow the operation of any sound amplification equipment so as to create sounds registering 55 db(A) between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday or between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on Friday or Saturday or 50 db(A) at any other time, as measured anywhere within the boundary line of the nearest residentially occupied property
(2) As to multifamily structures including apartments, condominiums, or other residential arrangements where boundary lines cannot readily be determined, operate or allow the operation of any sound amplification equipment so as to create sounds registering 55 db(A) between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday or between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on Friday or Saturday or 50 db(A) between 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.at any other time, as measured from any point within the interior of another residential unit in the same complex or within the boundary line of the nearest residentially occupied property
Permits for additional amplification at a property, or adjacent properties under common ownership, shall be limited to 15 hours in a calendar year. Permits issued pursuant to this section may allow additional amplification only between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on Friday or Saturday.
Concert Announcement Concert announcement: Carnival of Madness
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, May 23, 2011 at 11:05 AM
The Second Annual Carnival of Madness is coming to Charlotte's Time Warner Cable Uptown Amphitheatre on Sept. 13. The show will feature Theory of a Deadman, Alter Bridge, Black Stone Cherry, Adelitas Way and Emphatic.
Tickets are said to be in the $25-$35 range.
The first Carnival of Madness tour last year featured Shinedown, Sevendust, Chevelle, Puddle Of Mudd and 10 Years.
Photos / Live Reviews Live review: 2011 FemmeFest
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, May 23, 2011 at 10:48 AM
2011 FemmeFest
NoDa
May 21, 2011
The Deal: The fourth annual installment of the festival hit NoDa with plenty of talent and variety.
Friday, May 20, 2011
10-in-10 CD Reviews 10-in-10 CD reviews
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, May 20, 2011 at 3:14 PM
Each Friday, we review 10 recently released CDs in 10 words each:
Glee The Warblers — Please, someone make them stop releasing all these horrible albums.
Ben Sollee Inclusions — Use of cello separates Sollee from majority of folk rock.
Yael Naim She Was a Boy — “New Soul” singer returns with same happy vibe as debut.
The Felice Brothers Celebration, Florida — Band teeters between carnival-like energy and standard, somber rock.
Tara Nevins Wood and Stone — Bluegrass-tinged folk has hints of Levon Helm’s spirit infused.
Birds and Arrows We’re Gonna Run — Vocals in the Chapel Hill band’s folk brand are hypnotizing.
Brother Lou The Devil in Me — Music is better than poor quality graphics on album art.
IiO Exit 110 — Possibly one of most lifeless electronica albums I’ve ever heard.
The Cars Move Like This — Who cares what decade this is, they’re bringing ‘80s back.
Shawn Pittman Edge of the World — Some classic style to his rough and ragged guitar blues.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Concert Announcement TreasureFest this weekend
Posted By Jenny Lou Bement on Thu, May 19, 2011 at 3:00 PM
What are you doing this weekend? I highly recommend that you come out to Plaza-Midwood to witness the extravagance of Treasure Fest this Friday and Saturday.
For the first time, to my recollection, Charlotte will be hosting underground bands from all around the region including our own 25 Minutes to Go, Andy the Doorbum and Junior Astronomers; Philadelphia's Mose Giganticus, Lancaster, PA's 1994! and Atlanta's Vegan Coke and Emotron. Come experience the splendor of a variety of talent from our region and home, in our very own backyard. Support local and regional music and get your eyes and ears pleased like no other.
For more information including schedules and bands, click here.
Pick up your pass today at Common Market, Lunchbox Records or online for $25. Otherwise, you will find yourself paying covers by the venue. Trust me, you won't want to miss out!
News Noise ordinance update
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Thu, May 19, 2011 at 2:55 PM
The Charlotte city council will be voting on the noise ordinance changes on Monday at 4 p.m. You can find the final proposal here.
What could have been a disaster for the local music scene with the effective ban of most outdoor live amplified music has been averted as the council is now being given an ordinance that focuses on decibel levels and repeat offenders.
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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
