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Monday, April 4, 2011
Photos / Live Reviews / setlist / News Live review: Explosions in the Sky
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Apr 4, 2011 at 10:13 AM
Explosions in the Sky w/ The Octopus Project
Amos' Southend
April 3, 2011
The Deal: Instrumental powerhouse Explosions in the Sky brings along the more eclectic The Octopus Project for powerful night of music.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Photos / Live Reviews / News Live review: The Catch Fire, Cement Stars, Today the Moon Tomorrow the Sun
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 3:24 PM
The Catch Fire, Cement Stars, Today the Moon Tomorrow the Sun
Visulite Theatre
March 25, 2011
The Deal: Charlotte acts The Catch Fire and Cement Stars hit Visulite Theatre with Atlanta's Today the Moon Tomorrow the Sun.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Photos / Live Reviews / setlist / News Live review: Prince
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Mar 25, 2011 at 8:51 AM
Prince w/ Anthony Hamilton
Time Warner Cable Arena
March 24, 2011
The Deal: Prince makes a stop in Charlotte — one of six stops in the Carolinas during his "Welcome 2 America" tour.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Photos / Live Reviews / setlist / News Live review: Dum Dum Girls
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 11:12 AM
Dum Dum Girls, Reading Rainbow, Dirty Beaches
The Milestone
March 9, 2011
The Deal: Dum Dum Girls plays to nearly sold-out Milestone crowd on a rainy night.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Photos / Live Reviews / setlist / News 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 / Live Reviews / News 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 / Live Reviews / News 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.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Photos / Live Reviews / News Live review: Hank and Cupcakes
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 11:12 AM
Hank and Cupcakes, Human Pippi Armstrong, Bouyant Sea, Three Brained Robot
The Milestone
Feb. 20, 2011
The Deal: Israeli duo Hank and Cupcakes brings in the pop rock duo torch along with performance artists and unique solo acts.
Photos / Live Reviews / setlist / News Live review: Buckcherry, Hellyeah, The Damned Things
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Buckcherry, Hellyeah, The Damned Things
The Fillmore Charlotte
Feb. 22, 2011
The Deal: Three strong metal bands hit The Fillmore for half-full house.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Photos / Live Reviews / setlist / News Live review: Slash
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 10:49 AM
Slash, Brand New Sin, The Fabulous Miss Wendy
The Fillmore Charlotte
Feb. 17, 2011
The Deal: Former Guns N Roses guitarist hits Charlotte for final headlining show on current tour.
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