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Music Menu 11th Annual Plaza Midwood Pig Pickin', Independent's Day Explosion, Langhorne Slim tonight (7/3/11)

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11th Annual Plaza Midwood Pig Pickin' Is there anything more awesome our nation has gifted the world than rock music? I think not, Osama. And is there a better Charlotte block party celebrating that fact than the Annual P-M Pig Pickin’ hoedown? Again: “Nyet.” If you’re new to town, this is a great opp to hear some of the city’s best acts while celebrating good ol’ American over-indulgence with booze, BBQ, and stuff that explodes. So as the sun sets on our Empire and Lord of the Flies times approach, rock out and wave your sparklers till Wall Street sticks you on the spit (if they haven’t already). Starring the Belmont Playboys, Temperance League, Sea of Cortez, the Aqualads and Modern Primitives. Free. 4 p.m. Gordon Street between Snug Harbor and The Diamond. (John “Founding Father” Schacht)

Independent's Day Explosion Charlotte’s built a strong community of talented unsigned artists, and what better way to celebrate the freedom of Independence Day than toasting to the fact that none of them have to deal with label politics and bullshit. With more than a dozen acts slated to perform, including Mr. Invisible, Define Jones, Cutty Boi, Charles Herron, JJ Bass and more, it’s your chance to see who’s been plugging away toward their dream, deal or no deal. $10-$12. Amos’ Southend. www.amossouthend.com. (Mike McCray)

Langhorne Slim This Pennsylvania-born, Portland-based indie folk and soul artist can throw down on vocals, guitar, banjo or harmonica and has also toured with Charlotte’s Avett Brothers, Drive-By Truckers and Cake, among others. His songwriting is acutely descriptive, overwhelmingly earnest. He aims for a gospel-like experience in every one of his live shows and will be part of three days of music and festivities at USNWC as they celebrate the holiday. Free. U.S. National Whitewater Center. www.usnwc.org. (McCray)

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