Music Picks for Thursday, July 22

Holy Ghost Tent Revival - Backyard Bistro (Indie/Ska)
Our friends from Greensboro are back to rock the heck out of the Backyard Bistro - the former Damons location - right across the street from the RBC Centre. Expect another solid night of guitar, drums, vocals and horns - this is not a show to miss.... This going to be a great show that will build into a crescendo of music dancing and craziness. This is truly an up and coming band and it's only a matter of time given the level of talent and dedication in these guys....
www.myspace.com/hgtr - be sure to check out "Gettin over your Love" and "Hammer Fell" - simply amazing.... Expect an 7:30-8pm start...

Who's Bad - Fosters @ Cameron Village (Michael Jackson covers)
Ok - Ok, make fun... But this is one of the outdoor shows that Fosters puts on every so often.... This Harkens back to the Live after Five Days - so come out and enjoy a little bit of music on your way to dinner or another show... Admission is $10 - which is entirely inappropriate but if you have a itch for Michael Jackson - it will likely be worth it... - This show has a start time of 9 - but my guess is 8pm is probably more in line...

Midtown Dickens - Tir Na Nog (Folk/Indie/Bluegrass)
This Durham based band is playing as part of the Local Beer Local Band series - they have an eclectic and interesting sound that ranges from Folksy/Bluegrass to a harder driving indie/garage sound - and peppered with rangey vocals and Horns!.... Catherines vocals are crisp, clear and hit all the high notes in impressive fashion. I am most impress with their range of instrumentation - they each have like 5-6 things that they will play during the course of the show - and it adds to the sound and it's very interesting It's a really great sound and I am looking forward to hearing their set as I am sure it is going to be a good one.
www.myspace.com/midtowndickens - check out "Old Dogs" - its a great song!
Expect the show to start around 10 or so...

Soja - Lincoln Theatre (Reggae)
Old School Reggae band from the DC area..... These guys have been tearing it up for longer than I can remember.... They are Reggae music royalty and are in the midst of an East Coast Tour.... Raleigh is fortunate to have these guys - if you like Reggae at all, this show is a MUST. Come listen to some of the best Reggae out on the scene right now.... Great Songs, great sound and most certainly a great crowd.... Looking forward to seeing these guys tonight!
The Movement & Mambo Sauce are the opening acts - expect them to start around 8pm with Soja taking the stage around 10-10:30.....
www.myspace.com/soja

Lonnie Walker & Free Electric State - Berkeley Cafe (Indie Rock)
I'm not sure what much else I can say about these local Rockers.... Lonnie Walker is one of the most talented guys that I have met - he's got the whole package and brings a level of energy and excitement to the stage on each show that is unparalleled. His brand of rock is solid Indie - with driving beats that are easy to jam to and that, coupled with his energy and stage presence, gets the crowd jacked up to a whole new level.... Free Electric State is a great indie band that has this retro-psychedelic edge to them.. This makes their sound rather unique for the area and it is catchy and something a little different... It also helps to be good musicians - which these guys are - and their sound is blended and polished - yet edgy at the same time... Should be a great night of music at the Berk!
www.myspace.com/lonniewalker
www.myspace.com/freeelectricstate