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Monday, April 19, 2010
Photos / Live Reviews / News Live review: Carolina Chocolate Drops
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 11:17 AM
Carolina Chocolate Drops w/ Pat "Mother Blues" Coen
Neighborhood Theatre
April 16, 2010
The Deal: Reviving black traditional music gets packed venue up and moving for duration of trio's set.
The Good: Having missed the first opener in talented singer/songwriter Ian Thomas, my night started out with a short set by Pat "Mother Blues" Coen. Coen, a transplant from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, brings the soul and feeling of that city's traditional blues style into the Queen City. Her storytelling style brings humor and feeling through her powerful vocals.
I had never seen the Carolina Chocolate Drops before, but was immediately drawn in by the band's energy and talent. Each band member has an expansive wealth of talent on a variety of instruments. Dom Flemons played dobro, banjo, jug and "bones" as he clicked and clacked his way through a few songs.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Photos / Live Reviews / News Live review: Cash Bash VII
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 11:14 AM
Cash Bash VII w/ Truckstop Preachers, Jem Crossland & The Hypertonics, The Defilers, South 85, The Go-Devils
April 9, 2010
Puckett's Farm Equipment
Each year, for the last seven, at Puckett's Farm Equipment, the annual Cash Bash has been held and unless you've been there, it's sometimes difficult to describe.
If you have been, then you know what to expect — each night a handful of bands perform roughly 35-minute sets that include at least two Johnny Cash cover songs.
Puckett's, with the Nascar memorabilia on the walls, PBR flowing from behind the bar and sold out crowd soaking in every minute is the perfect place for the event. In fact, it's better off with two sold-out nights instead of moving it someplace larger, losing out on the atmosphere and character of the place.
It's put together each year by the infamous Badger, and he does a helluva job mixing up the lineup, while keeping the entire theme consistent. From the first notes that ring out until the final drips of beer go down the throat, Cash Bash is definitely one of those "you have to be there" events, and this year was no different.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Photos / Live Reviews / setlist / News Live review: Killola, Sick of Sarah, Grown Up Avenger Stuff
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 10:49 AM
Killola w/ Sick of Sarah and Grown Up Avenger Stuff
The Milestone
March 26, 2010
The Deal: L.A.-based rockers Killola storm into The Milestone for the Buy The Milk Tour with Sick of Sarah and Charlotte's Grown Up Avenger Stuff also on the bill.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Photos / Live Reviews / News Live review: Little Dragon, VV Brown
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 2:57 PM
Little Dragon w/ VV Brown
The Milestone
March 21, 2010
The Deal: Sweden's Little Dragon brings along England's VV Brown for a late night of energetic music.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Photos / Live Reviews / setlist / News Live review: Black Lips
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 10:26 AM
Black Lips w/ Box Elders, Temperance League
Neighborhood Theatre
March 17, 2010
The Deal: Rowdy crowd loves Atlanta power punk band as trio of acts heat up the 'Hood for St. Patrick's Day.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Photos / Live Reviews / News Live review, photos: Katherine Whalen's Parlour Folk Troupe
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 10:52 AM
Katherine Whalen's Parlour Folk Troupe
Evening Muse
March 13, 2010
The Deal: Squirrel Nut Zippers' leading lady shows off her solo stuff and some covers during two-set performance for small crowd.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Photos / Live Reviews / setlist / News Live review, photos, setlist: They Might Be Giants
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 11:59 AM
They Might Be Giants w/ Jonathan Coulton
Visulite Theatre
March 10, 2010
The Deal: They Might Be Giants pack the Visulite for an hour-and-a-half of new and old tunes.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Photos / Live Reviews / setlist / News Live review, photos, setlist: Dropkick Murphys
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Mar 9, 2010 at 3:10 PM
Dropkick Murphys w/ Strung Out
The Fillmore Charlotte
March 8, 2010
The Deal: Boston's finest Celtic rock band rolls into The Fillmore for a sold-out, high-intensity show.
The Good: The night started out with a set by Larry and his Flask — and unfortunately, I missed it. I heard great things about their energetic show though, so check them out if you get the chance.
Strung Out was up next with its high octane punk. No surprise that the band's performed on the Warped Tour as its music would fit right in. I give the guys credit for giving everything they had into warming up the crowd.
You could easily tell that singer Jason Cruz loves what he does.
Let's face it though, the 2,000 in attendance were clearly there to see the Murphys. When the lights went out, a single spotlight hit Jeff DaRosa as he played the line to the opening of "The State of Massachusetts" — and with that, the band hit the stage like they were shot out of a cannon.
Sure, there's a bag piper on stage, but the music is more punk and heavy rock than fellow Celtic rockers Flogging Molly that were on the same stage a few weeks ago. It wasn't long before all seven band members were dripping with sweat.
Singer Al Barr hit the stage running - literally - and rarely settled down. He used a platform in front of the stage, as well as the barricades, to stay close to the crowd during the show. His growl in perfect form, Barr did everything he could to get the crowd going and feel every syllable of the lyrics he was singing.
There was plenty of singing along during the show on songs like "Finnegan's Ball," "Johnny I Hardly Knew Ya" and "The Warrior's Code." Halfway through "Kiss Me, I'm Shitfaced," the band invited up about 35 women onto the stage — most of whom knew every word being sung. The ladies stayed on stage for the final song, "I'm Shipping Up to Boston," as well.
The stage was cleared before the band returned for a four-song encore. Halfway through, roughly 40 more people - men and women - hit the stage to sing along with the band in a all-out party atmosphere. There was plenty of crowd surfing going on throughout the night, but you could tell those on stage had clearly gotten a second wind when they were under the lights with the band.
The Bad: Didn't know the show was sold out? Keep an eye on our music homepage or my Twitter feed, I posted the sold out notification at roughly 7 p.m. Also, this should be a good sign that shows in Charlotte will in fact sell out and you should buy your tickets in advance if you really want to go.
As for the show itself, I can't imagine people complaining it was too short. Sure, it only lasted for an hour and a half, but the band played 28 songs. Could they really do more?
The Verdict: If you enjoyed the show, check out the band's new CD/DVD that's being released on March 16 — Live in Lansdowne, Boston, MA. It's about as close as you can get to last night's show if you couldn't get in the door. You'd imagine that the band puts forth more energy in its hometown, but I can't imagine them having anything left after a show like last night's...
DM Setlist
The State of Massachusetts
Captain Kelly's Kitchen
Citizen C.I.A.
Black Velvet Band
Which Side Are You On?
As One
Buried Alive
Surrender
The Fighting 69th
Echoes on "A." Street
Bastards on Parade
Dirty Glass
Time to Go
Sunshine Highway
Fortunes of War
Finnegan's Wake
Your Spirit's Alive
The Warrior's Code
Far Away Coast
Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya
Walk Away
Heroes From Our Past
Kiss Me, I'm Shitfaced
I'm Shipping Up to Boston
Encore
Barroom Hero
Boys on the Docks
Skinhead on the MBTA
Alcohol
Monday, March 1, 2010
Photos / Live Reviews / News Live review: Stereofidelics, Amelia's Mechanics, Jim Avett
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Mar 1, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Stereofidelics, Amelia's Mechanics, Jim Avett
Evening Muse
Feb. 26, 2010
The Deal: Jim Avett holds release party for his new CD, Tribes — Stereofidelics and Amelia's Mechanics open.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Photos / Live Reviews / News Live review: Surfer Blood
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 3:09 PM
Surfer Blood w/ Turbo Fruits, Bo White
Snug Harbor
Feb. 22, 2010
The Deal: Ahead of the buzz, Surfer Blood plays to packed Snug Harbor, brings along Nashville's Turbo Fruits and Charlotte's Bo White.
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