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Friday, October 21, 2011
Concert Announcement Local bands tackle Identity Crisis tonight
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 10:19 AM
A number of rock bands are setting out to prove the local music scene does, in fact, have an Identity. The Charlotte Identity Crisis will be held tonight at 7:30 p.m. outside of Salvador Deli in Noda and features local bands playing original music in addition to covering other local bands.
The free show will feature each group playing two 10-minute sets filled with originals and covers. Among those performing are Grown Up Avenger Stuff, The Spiveys, Hello Handshake, The Chelsea Daggers, The Jupiter Tide and The Between.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Concert Announcement The Civil Wars concert postponed until Dec. 8
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Wed, Oct 19, 2011 at 1:34 PM
The sold-out Civil Wars concert scheduled for tonight at McGlohon Theatre has been postponed due to laryngitis. Joy Williams has no voice and can not perform tonight.
The show has been rescheduled for Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. All previously purchased tickets will be honored.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
New Releases This week's new releases (10/18/2011)
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Oct 18, 2011 at 3:45 PM
Here's a quick rundown of what's new in stores this week:
Alesana A Place where the Sun is Silent
Cradle of Filth Evermore Darkly
Rob Crow He Thinks He's People
Everlast Songs of the Ungrateful Living
Chris Isaak Beyond the Sun
Jane's Addiction The Great Escape Artist
Kitty Daisy & Lewis Smoking in Heaven
Shelby Lynne Revelation Road
M83 Hurry Up, We're Dreaming
Montgomery Gentry Rebels on the Run
Original 7ven Condensate
The Smiths The Smiths Complete
Stephaniesid Starfruit
Sting Best of 25 Years
Patrick Stump Soul Punk
CD Reviews CD review: Jane's Addiction's "The Great Escape Artist"
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Oct 18, 2011 at 2:25 PM
Jane's Addiction
The Great Escape Artist
Warner Bros., Oct. 29, 2011
Finally releasing their fourth studio album, Jane's Addiction hasn't been the most prolific band in the last few decades. It seems like they've spent more time changing up bass players than writing songs. The Great Escape Artist comes on the heels of 2008's reunion with the band's original lineup.
Bassist Eric Avery didn't last long once the band hit the studio, however. He was replaced by former Guns N Roses bassist Duff McKagan for six months before TV on the Radio's Dave Sitek finally took the job for the album's duration. (The current touring lineup features Chris Chaney.)
The result is an album of contemporary alt-rock showing the increasing maturity of the quartet. Gone is the drug-fueled spirit of the band, replaced by a smarter brand of musicianship.
Videos Eyes of the Elders releases song for the "Occupy" movement
Posted By Jeff Taylor on Tue, Oct 18, 2011 at 10:11 AM
What started with 1,000 demonstrators and 100 to 200 largely dismissed occupiers has grown into a movement encompassing thousands, camped out all across the country, as well as abroad. The local group, Occupy Charlotte, has been occupying old City Hall, at 600 E Trade Street, for just over a week.
One often overlooked but telling indicator of a social movement's reach and influence, and thereby its potential staying power and effectiveness, is whether or not it manages to produce any worthwhile protest songs.
If you don't have good music, I don't want to be in your revolution - to borrow an already paraphrased phrase from activist Emma Goldman.
Charlotte hip hop group Eyes of the Elders has stepped up to the challenge, releasing a single titled "Occupy," lending their voices to the movement.
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Charlotte Video Project: Forever FC
From Sept. 11 through Sept. 15, Vibes will unveil 11 music-related videos.
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LISTEN: Indigo Jo Releases a Bounce-Worthy Shout-Out to #CLT
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Vanity Theft to rock the Milestone (4/19/12)
