Music Listings for Friday, July 16

Government Mule - Downtown Raleigh Amphitheatre
Warren Haynes and group is back after a 3 year hiatus but is ready to rock out downtown Raleigh.... Originally from New York - New Orleans is the adopted home of this great band... While they forge their own path - I liken their sound very much to that of The Subdudes. It's going to be a great nite for music and I would not be surprised to see Warren out on the town afterwards. This is going be a great show - be sure to get you tickets in advance...

Government Mule has two "afterpartys" that are worth mentioning:

George McConnell & the Nonchalants w/Kenebec - Pourhouse
and
Waterwood Down w/ 5 Gallon Pale - Berkeley Cafe
both are fairly good rock/jam bands and should keep the crowd rocking for the remainder of the night.... George McConnell and group hails from Oxford, MS and blends in elements of Southern Rock into their sound - as well as some great guitar riffs... They are pure entertainers and local band, Kenebec will be opening for them at the pourhouse around 10:30 - expect George and co to take the stage around midnite......
Waterwood Down is a local Raleigh band that sounds more like if combined Govt Mule and Widespread Panic... Its a great sound and certainly worth a listen to. It's a laid-back jam session that blends elements of Blues, Rock, Funk and Folk.... It's a great sound and I'm looking forward to the show... Another good local band opens for these guys - 5 Gallon Pale... Expect the show to kick off around 10...
www.myspace.com/georgemcconnell
www.myspace.com/waterwooddown

Hot Damn Blues Band - Music on the Porch @ Seaboard Station (Blues/Jam)
Local faves, these guys come to jam out the weekly gathering of a few hundred people. It's a great way to wind down Friday happy hour - or get the family out for an evening of cheap entertainment (it's a free show - but donations are accepted) - and a great venue for families....
The Band Starts Playing at 7 and will likely play until about 9:30.... $3 Beer, $4 Wine and $2 slices of pizza - or you can order food from Peace China Resturant - or, bring your own dinner - picnic style....