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Thursday, October 5, 2017
Mastodon and Eagles of Death Metal give rock a much-needed punch
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Thu, Oct 5, 2017 at 10:12 PM
Mastodon, Eagles of Death Metal, Russian Circles
The Fillmore
Oct. 4, 2017
From the opening notes to the final round of applause, a packed Fillmore was hammered with sludgy riffs, thunderous bass and growled vocals. While Mastodon was just here in the spring for Carolina Rebellion, fans were enthralled by the bands lengthy set on Wednesday night. It was the perfect cap on an evening that started with the instrumental metal of Russian Circles. The real meat in the sandwich was Eagles of Death Metal whose vibrant, energetic set was hypnotic. Frontman/singer/guitarist Jesse Hughes is a lightning bolt on stage and never stops moving or preaching the gospel of rock 'n' roll. Don't miss them the next time they're in town.
Mastodon setlist
The Last Baron
Sultans Curse
Divinations
Crystal Skull
Ancient Kingdom
Bladecatcher
Black Tongue
Colony of Birchmen
Ember City
Megalodon
Andromeda
Oblivion
Show Yourself
Precious Stones
Roots Remain
Crack the Skye
Chimes at Midnight
Steambreather
Motherpuncher
Eagles of Death Metal setlist
I Only Want You
Make a Bang
Complexity
Whorehoppin
Silverlake
Flames Go Higher
Moonage Daydream
Boys Bad News
Speaking In Tongues
The Fillmore
Oct. 4, 2017
From the opening notes to the final round of applause, a packed Fillmore was hammered with sludgy riffs, thunderous bass and growled vocals. While Mastodon was just here in the spring for Carolina Rebellion, fans were enthralled by the bands lengthy set on Wednesday night. It was the perfect cap on an evening that started with the instrumental metal of Russian Circles. The real meat in the sandwich was Eagles of Death Metal whose vibrant, energetic set was hypnotic. Frontman/singer/guitarist Jesse Hughes is a lightning bolt on stage and never stops moving or preaching the gospel of rock 'n' roll. Don't miss them the next time they're in town.
Mastodon setlist
The Last Baron
Sultans Curse
Divinations
Crystal Skull
Ancient Kingdom
Bladecatcher
Black Tongue
Colony of Birchmen
Ember City
Megalodon
Andromeda
Oblivion
Show Yourself
Precious Stones
Roots Remain
Crack the Skye
Chimes at Midnight
Steambreather
Motherpuncher
Eagles of Death Metal setlist
I Only Want You
Make a Bang
Complexity
Whorehoppin
Silverlake
Flames Go Higher
Moonage Daydream
Boys Bad News
Speaking In Tongues
Music AUDIO: Lofidels' Lenny Muckle Tells Why He Signed Up For Charlotte's "Unprecedented" Oct. 21 BLA/ALT Black Alternative Rock Fest
Posted By Mark Kemp on Thu, Oct 5, 2017 at 9:00 AM
In the lead-up to the Black Alternative Rock Festival, or BLA/ALT, at Camp North End on Oct. 21, Creative Loafing has asked some of the artists to talk about why they're playing the event and what it means to them. Today, Lenny Muckle, the sole member of the punk/art project Lofidels, talks about what a black alternative rock fest in Charlotte means to him.
But first, listen to the terrific track "A Staccato Kid, A Missing Man," from Lofidels' 2016 album Glass Canon.
"I feel that the BLA/ALT Music Festival will be a place where artists of color will be able to shine without having to conform to, ironically, norms and requirements tacitly imposed on them for falling within the framework of being independent artists," Muckle says.
"I'm playing BLA/ALT because I want to be part of this new, local, unprecedented event," he says. "The lifting up of typically overlooked work is something we unarguably need more of. It'll be exciting to be part of [the festival] as an artist and as a fan, because the line-up is so wildly varied. My hope is that it's all a bit overwhelming."
What's more, Muckle adds, "I hope that as BLA/ALT grows, year after year, the festival manages to not only awe, but inspire — friends and strangers, former and would-be artists could all feel motivated by the uniqueness of the artists involved with the festival.
"My name is Lenny Muckle, sole member of the project called Lofidels, and I'll be performing at Bla/Alt."
And we'll be there watching Lenny Muckle, as well as following him on Bandcamp (lofidels.bandcamp.com) and Instagram (@lofidels).
But first, listen to the terrific track "A Staccato Kid, A Missing Man," from Lofidels' 2016 album Glass Canon.
"I feel that the BLA/ALT Music Festival will be a place where artists of color will be able to shine without having to conform to, ironically, norms and requirements tacitly imposed on them for falling within the framework of being independent artists," Muckle says.
"I'm playing BLA/ALT because I want to be part of this new, local, unprecedented event," he says. "The lifting up of typically overlooked work is something we unarguably need more of. It'll be exciting to be part of [the festival] as an artist and as a fan, because the line-up is so wildly varied. My hope is that it's all a bit overwhelming."
What's more, Muckle adds, "I hope that as BLA/ALT grows, year after year, the festival manages to not only awe, but inspire — friends and strangers, former and would-be artists could all feel motivated by the uniqueness of the artists involved with the festival.
"My name is Lenny Muckle, sole member of the project called Lofidels, and I'll be performing at Bla/Alt."
And we'll be there watching Lenny Muckle, as well as following him on Bandcamp (lofidels.bandcamp.com) and Instagram (@lofidels).
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Music VIDEO: Nige Hood Tells Why He's Playing BLA/ALT on Oct. 21
Posted By Mark Kemp on Wed, Oct 4, 2017 at 2:14 PM
In the lead-up to the Black Alternative Rock Festival, or BLA/ALT, at Camp North End on Oct. 21, Creative Loafing has asked some of the artists to talk about why they're playing the event and what it means to them. Today, Nige Hood of Nige Hood & the Folk Rap Band, fills us in on the importance of the festival.
But first, watch this clip for the song "McLuven," from Hood and the Charlotte band Blu House, another act scheduled to play at BLA/ALT.
"BLA/ALT is a milestone of many years of hard work and effort, not only for LeAnna Eden, its creator, but also for the hundreds of thousands of young 'Black Alternatives' in this city," Hood says. "BLA/ALT is helping us redefine to the world what is art, what is American and very much what is human."
As for Hood, "I am playing BLA/ALT because this is an opportunity to promote what myself and my friends have been doing all our lives. We've always been eager creators, determined not to be boxed in by society's assumptions."
Hit up Nige Hood on Twitter: @NiGEHOOD. And follow BLA/ALT for more info on the fest: @bla_altCLT
But first, watch this clip for the song "McLuven," from Hood and the Charlotte band Blu House, another act scheduled to play at BLA/ALT.
"BLA/ALT is a milestone of many years of hard work and effort, not only for LeAnna Eden, its creator, but also for the hundreds of thousands of young 'Black Alternatives' in this city," Hood says. "BLA/ALT is helping us redefine to the world what is art, what is American and very much what is human."
As for Hood, "I am playing BLA/ALT because this is an opportunity to promote what myself and my friends have been doing all our lives. We've always been eager creators, determined not to be boxed in by society's assumptions."
Hit up Nige Hood on Twitter: @NiGEHOOD. And follow BLA/ALT for more info on the fest: @bla_altCLT
Monday, October 2, 2017
Music / Live Reviews Stately Rhiannon Giddens Captivates Charlotte With Her Music and Storytelling
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 9:51 AM
Rhiannon Giddens
Neighborhood Theatre
Sept. 30, 2017
Rhiannon Giddens doesn't just perform, she lives and breathes the music. She brings a personal energy to every word she sings or note she plucks, and she sang and plucked many from her terrific new album, Freedom Highway, with its powerful and much-needed messages for today's Charlotte, North Carolina and United States of America. The Carolina Chocolate Drops front woman's vocals are stunning and full of life. Her storytelling is captivating. For two sets at the Neighborhood Theatre, Giddens enthralled everyone in attendance. And just as Giddens told the crowd she was happy to be back in North Carolina, it was clear her fans were thrilled she was back in Charlotte.
Neighborhood Theatre
Sept. 30, 2017
Rhiannon Giddens doesn't just perform, she lives and breathes the music. She brings a personal energy to every word she sings or note she plucks, and she sang and plucked many from her terrific new album, Freedom Highway, with its powerful and much-needed messages for today's Charlotte, North Carolina and United States of America. The Carolina Chocolate Drops front woman's vocals are stunning and full of life. Her storytelling is captivating. For two sets at the Neighborhood Theatre, Giddens enthralled everyone in attendance. And just as Giddens told the crowd she was happy to be back in North Carolina, it was clear her fans were thrilled she was back in Charlotte.
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