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Friday, February 13, 2009
Photos / Live Reviews / News Live review: Reckless Kelly
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 11:31 AM
Reckless Kelly
Neighborhood Theatre
Feb. 12, 2009
Photos coming soon!
The Deal: Country rockers rumble through two-hour set.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Photos / Live Reviews / News Live review: Slipknot
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 12:33 PM
Slipknot w/ Coheed and Cambria, Trivium
Bojangles Coliseum
Feb. 10, 2009
The Deal: Slipknot celebrates 10-year anniversary of first album with one hell of a show at the "BoRound."
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Photos / Live Reviews / News Live review, setlist: Annuals
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 12:42 PM
Annuals w/ Jessica Lea Mayfield, What Laura Says
Visulite Theatre
Feb. 6, 2009
The Deal: Triangle-area band Annuals visits Charlotte for the second time; brings along
The Good: Arizona's What Laura Says was already on stage when I walked into the Visulite last Friday. They reminded me a bit of Kings of Leon mixed with some early Floyd. It didn't matter that the crowd was still small at that point, because the guys were giving it everything they had. While I wasn't quite impressed at first, they did start to grow on me after a song or two. I also thought it was interesting that they had one band member handling "percussion" in the form of an array of bottles being hit with sticks.
Jessica Lea Mayfield was next up and I could instantly hear why The Black Keys brought her along on their last tour. Having a drummer and guitarist with her helped electrify and give her more of a raw edge instead of something so folksy.
Annuals came out with an in-the-dark drum intro as the drum heads lit up each time they were struck. The band had a somewhat static sound, though they did change it up from time to time. (See The Bad for more info on that.) The band had a solid following up front that was singing along to every word and feeding off of every energetic note. Dual drummers pounded away as singer Adam Baker drew them in with his vocals.
The Bad: There were moments when Mayfield's guitarist was overbearing and you couldn't hear a word that was sung. As for Annuals, I kept felt myself thinking, "Didn't I just hear this song?" A lot of the band's tunes were sounding similar to me as singer Adam Baker continued to scream out each chorus in the same tone.
The Verdict: All three acts have the potential to go on to bigger and better things.
Annuals Setlist
Drum Intro
Hot Night Hounds
Always Do
Confessor
Down the Mountain
Sway
Hardwood Floor
Fair
Complete or Completing
Chase You Off
Springtime
Around Your Neck
Sore
Brother
Wake
Encore
Carry Around
Hair Don't Grow
Friday, January 23, 2009
Photos / Live Reviews / News Live Review: Keller Williams
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 1:03 PM
Keller Williams
Neighborhood Theatre
Jan. 22, 2009
The Deal: Keller Williams brings his one-man-band looping extravaganza to a crowd of more than 700.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Photos / Live Reviews / News Live Review, Photos: Tea Leaf Green
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Jan 19, 2009 at 11:41 AM
Tea Leaf Green (setlist at end of review) w/ Elmwood Band
Neighborhood Theatre
Jan. 17, 2009
The Deal: San Francisco quartet rocks the night away.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Photos / QC After Dark / News Ballantyne, Pineville: It's more than a mall
Posted By Brittney Cason on Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 12:11 PM
Seeing as how I am on a "maternity leave" I've hired a "nanny"... Actually, I got an intern from UNCC to cover nightlife while I'm off getting my Masters in funny at Second City. So, I'd like to introduce you to Sarah Coombes who brings you Ballantyne After Dark...
By Sarah Coombes
When I first moved to the Pineville and Ballantyne area, my eyes grew wide at the sight of Carolina Place Mall. I was now five minutes from the wonders of Forever 21 and Express, what could be better than that? But then I realized Ballantyne and Pineville are filled with bars that offer entertainment throughout the week — from restaurants to bars, there is always something to do down there in the dirty, or rather not so dirty, South Charlotte.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Photos / QC After Dark / News Scrapbook of Shenanigans, Vol. 6
Posted By Brittney Cason on Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 12:13 PM
Kyle Busch’s New Years Eve party at the Galway Hooker in Lake Norman where they were Rock Band-ing around the Christmas Tree.
And also in Lake Norman... Apparently, the reindeer are in heat at Birkdale Village.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Photos / Live Reviews / News Live Review: Nicolette Emanuelle, Hot House Hefftones, Thief, S.O.Stereo
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 12:15 PM
Nicolette Emanuelle, The Hot House Hefftones, Thief, S.O. Stereo
The Evening Muse
Jan. 3, 2009
The Deal: Two "shows" in one night at the Muse offers a look at some of the variety of Charlotte's music scene.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Photos / Live Reviews / News Live Review: The Avett Brothers
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Wed, Dec 31, 2008 at 2:06 AM
The Avett Brothers w/ Auld Lang Syne and Jason Webley
Belk Theatre
Dec. 30, 2008
The Deal: The Avett Brothers return to Charlotte for the first night in a sold-out, two-night New Year's Eve stand.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Photos / Live Reviews / News Live Review: John Legend
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 12:43 PM
John Legend w/ Raphael Saadiq
Ovens Auditorium
Dec. 12, 2008
The Deal: John Legend brings along Raphael Saadiq to Charlotte for great night of music.
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