Hey All,
With the Holidays upon us, I'm doing the picks for Christmas Week a bit early - check out the below picks and check back for individual listings with more info on the bands and links as they become available.
Enjoy and Happy New Year!!
Monday, Dec 27:
Bluegrass Jam - Busy Bee (Bluegrass)
Tuesday, Dec 28:
Viswas Chitnis - Buku (world)
Wednesday, Dec 29:
All Star Blues Jam - Buku (Blues)
Thursday, Dec 30:
Ill Street Holiday Reunion - Berkeley Cafe (electronica)
Bumble - The Hive @ Busy Bee (electronica)
Craig Thompson Trio - Hibernian (Roots/Folk)
Friday, Dec 31:
Yarn, Possum Jenkins - Berkeley Cafe (Americana, Folk)
Hank Sinatra, Balsa Gliders & Debonzo Brothers - Deep South (Indy/Folk/Rock)
The Mantras - Pourhouse (Rock)
Atomic Rhythm All-Stars - Progress Energy Centre (Nc Symphony NYE) (Jazz)
Saturday, Jan 1:
This Year's Models - Kings (Big Band)
Mantras - Part Deux - Feat KinGator - Pourhouse (Rock/Indy)
Sunday, Jan 2:
Bernie Lamb Blues Jam - Bonedaddys (Blues)
Acoustic Jam - Deep South (Various)
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Music Picks for Week of 20 December
Hey All,
After a long hiatus - with no good explanation for it - other than Holidays and Work and Travel - I'm back and posting some tasty shows for you all to enjoy in the days leading up to Christmas....
We have a bit of a lull this week but there are some excellent shows scattered around this week...
Get out there - finish your Holiday Chores and ENJOY!
Wednesday - Dec 22:
Dune Dogs Holiday Extravaganza - Southland Ballroom (Folk/Roots/Southern Rock)
Sometimez Why CD Release Party - Pourhouse (Funk/Roots/Folk)
The Groovemen - Blu Bar - (Jazz)
Thursday - Dec 23:
**Hot** New King Rippers - Hibernian Raleigh (Dixieland Jazz)
Mama's Love - Pourhouse (Rock/Funk)
Saturday - Dec 25:
Terry Anderson's Olympic Ass Kickin Team - Pourhouse (Alt/Pop Rock)
Santaconda Dingle Jingle - Kings ( Variety)
Sunday - Dec 26th
Bernie Lamb / Ron Ross - Bonedaddys (Blues)
The Poonhounds & The Ts - Pourhouse (Alt Rock)
After a long hiatus - with no good explanation for it - other than Holidays and Work and Travel - I'm back and posting some tasty shows for you all to enjoy in the days leading up to Christmas....
We have a bit of a lull this week but there are some excellent shows scattered around this week...
Get out there - finish your Holiday Chores and ENJOY!
Wednesday - Dec 22:
Dune Dogs Holiday Extravaganza - Southland Ballroom (Folk/Roots/Southern Rock)
Sometimez Why CD Release Party - Pourhouse (Funk/Roots/Folk)
The Groovemen - Blu Bar - (Jazz)
Thursday - Dec 23:
**Hot** New King Rippers - Hibernian Raleigh (Dixieland Jazz)
Mama's Love - Pourhouse (Rock/Funk)
Saturday - Dec 25:
Terry Anderson's Olympic Ass Kickin Team - Pourhouse (Alt/Pop Rock)
Santaconda Dingle Jingle - Kings ( Variety)
Sunday - Dec 26th
Bernie Lamb / Ron Ross - Bonedaddys (Blues)
The Poonhounds & The Ts - Pourhouse (Alt Rock)
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Music Picks for Thursday, Nov 18
*Hot* The Drowning Lovers - Deep South (Indie/JazzLoungeNoir)
One of the Great finds in the triangle, This Carrboro based band with roots in New York is a true joy with their unique sound. Powerful vocals that are clear and crisp and meshed with solid instrumental musicianship, this is a sound that is like no other here in the area and usually only found in music meccas like New York, Chicago, Montreal or New Orleans. This is a great band and a great opportunity to check out some truly unique music to the Raleigh area.
This band is the 2nd/3rd of 4 bands - so dont expect a start time much before 10-10:30
www.drowninglovers.com
The Connells - Lincoln Theatre (Rock)
Band needs no introduction - this is the symbol of Raleigh Rock and the development of the music scene over the past two decades.... They are still around, plying the trade and ever the great entertainers with great stage presence, they will pull off yet another great night of music.
With two opening shows, expect a start time of around 9pm....
Mike Compton & Joe Newberry - Marsh Woodwinds (Instrumental)
Two of the best in the craft, Mike and Joe have been around the world on their talents. Tonight, with Mike fresh off a tour with Elton John these two are together for one night only. This is a RARE opportunity to hear a homespun night of collaboration and innovative music. If you love anything about folk/bluegrass/country, this will be a real treat and is not to be missed.....
Hackensaw Boys - Berkeley Cafe (Folk/Country/Rock)
Fresh off world tour, This Charlottesville based band is our regional answer to Leftover Salmon Here for one night only, these guys are going to blow the roof off of the Berk.... Come over and check it out!
www.myspace.com/hackensawboys
One of the Great finds in the triangle, This Carrboro based band with roots in New York is a true joy with their unique sound. Powerful vocals that are clear and crisp and meshed with solid instrumental musicianship, this is a sound that is like no other here in the area and usually only found in music meccas like New York, Chicago, Montreal or New Orleans. This is a great band and a great opportunity to check out some truly unique music to the Raleigh area.
This band is the 2nd/3rd of 4 bands - so dont expect a start time much before 10-10:30
www.drowninglovers.com
The Connells - Lincoln Theatre (Rock)
Band needs no introduction - this is the symbol of Raleigh Rock and the development of the music scene over the past two decades.... They are still around, plying the trade and ever the great entertainers with great stage presence, they will pull off yet another great night of music.
With two opening shows, expect a start time of around 9pm....
Mike Compton & Joe Newberry - Marsh Woodwinds (Instrumental)
Two of the best in the craft, Mike and Joe have been around the world on their talents. Tonight, with Mike fresh off a tour with Elton John these two are together for one night only. This is a RARE opportunity to hear a homespun night of collaboration and innovative music. If you love anything about folk/bluegrass/country, this will be a real treat and is not to be missed.....
Hackensaw Boys - Berkeley Cafe (Folk/Country/Rock)
Fresh off world tour, This Charlottesville based band is our regional answer to Leftover Salmon Here for one night only, these guys are going to blow the roof off of the Berk.... Come over and check it out!
www.myspace.com/hackensawboys
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Music Picks for Week of Nov 15th
Hey All,
After a slow start to the music week - we are in full force with many, many shows to close out the week. For those of you who missed the AWESOME show by New Mastersounds, you missed out on one of the hottest Funk bands on the scene right now... This was an awesome show and a great set with killer encore... As allways "Land of Nod" was played in full effect and the added touch of the horns really completed their sound on a couple of songs..
Please see music listings below and come back and check for more detailed info on the bands as well as links to their sites so that you can listen for yourself!
Enjoy!
Wednesday, Nov 17:
Signal Path - Pourhouse (Electropop/Rock/Experimental)
Thursday, Nov 18:
*Hot* The Drowning Lovers - Deep South (Indie/LoungeJazzNoir)
The Connells - Lincoln Theatre (Indie/Rock)
Mike Newberg & Joe Newberry - Marsh Woodwinds (Instrumental)
Hackensaw Boys - Berkeley Cafe (Folk/Bluegrass)
Friday, Nov 19:
Future Islands,Veelee - Kings Barcade (Electro/Indie)
The Bridge - Pourhouse (Roots)
Saturday, Nov 20:
Johnny Folsom 4 - Pourhouse (Folk/Rock)
Sunday, Nov 21:
Mollybond - Pourhouse (Folk/Acoustic)
After a slow start to the music week - we are in full force with many, many shows to close out the week. For those of you who missed the AWESOME show by New Mastersounds, you missed out on one of the hottest Funk bands on the scene right now... This was an awesome show and a great set with killer encore... As allways "Land of Nod" was played in full effect and the added touch of the horns really completed their sound on a couple of songs..
Please see music listings below and come back and check for more detailed info on the bands as well as links to their sites so that you can listen for yourself!
Enjoy!
Wednesday, Nov 17:
Signal Path - Pourhouse (Electropop/Rock/Experimental)
Thursday, Nov 18:
*Hot* The Drowning Lovers - Deep South (Indie/LoungeJazzNoir)
The Connells - Lincoln Theatre (Indie/Rock)
Mike Newberg & Joe Newberry - Marsh Woodwinds (Instrumental)
Hackensaw Boys - Berkeley Cafe (Folk/Bluegrass)
Friday, Nov 19:
Future Islands,Veelee - Kings Barcade (Electro/Indie)
The Bridge - Pourhouse (Roots)
Saturday, Nov 20:
Johnny Folsom 4 - Pourhouse (Folk/Rock)
Sunday, Nov 21:
Mollybond - Pourhouse (Folk/Acoustic)
Friday, November 12, 2010
Music Picks for Friday, Nov 12
Midnight Sky Jazz - Marsh Woodwinds (Jazz)
This Durham Based Sextet plays a great selection of Jazz hits for your listening enjoyment. Very popular on the Wedding/Party circuit, they come to Marsh Woodwinds for a night of easy relaxing Jazz.
www.bigwoodsmusic.com
Jeanne Jolly - Berkeley Cafe (Americana/Folk)
One of the better female vocalists in the area, Jeanne has a great supporting cast around her and she successfully uses them to create her great sound. The music and her voice compliment each other and as they soothe and cajole you into a peaceful state. This is a great sound for an intimate setting and the Berk can certainly fit this - so grab u a chair and sit down, unwind and listen to some feel-good music. I consider the talent of Jeanne to be that of a country version of Melissa Etheridge. Come on out and hear her belt out "Still cant stop loving you" - It will gives you the chills - it's that good!
www.myspace.com/jeannejolly
The Blue Dogs w/ Old Habits - Lincoln Theatre (Folk/Americana)
One of the hotter up-and-coming bands meets up with the the roots estblishment in this powerhouse show at the Lincoln tonight. Old Habits have refined their should and Craig & co have really turned a corner and are playing some great stuff that is getting great reviews and notice from regional and national publications. Their style of folk/country and their stage presence as easy going really loosen up the crowd and their surperb talent and vocal harmonization back up their easy going swagger. They have really come into their own in the past year and we can expect more original stuff from them in the near future...
The Blue Dogs on the other hand, have been at the pinacle of the regional folk scene and while no easy task, they have kept in vogue with a constant stream of new music as well as changing their existing material in such a way that keeps the crowds coming. These guys are great musicians and great entertainers - as has been proven by their longevity. This is a real treat tonight to have these two bands together and I strongly reccomend that you do not miss it!
www.bluedogs.com
www.myspace.com/oldhabits
This Durham Based Sextet plays a great selection of Jazz hits for your listening enjoyment. Very popular on the Wedding/Party circuit, they come to Marsh Woodwinds for a night of easy relaxing Jazz.
www.bigwoodsmusic.com
Jeanne Jolly - Berkeley Cafe (Americana/Folk)
One of the better female vocalists in the area, Jeanne has a great supporting cast around her and she successfully uses them to create her great sound. The music and her voice compliment each other and as they soothe and cajole you into a peaceful state. This is a great sound for an intimate setting and the Berk can certainly fit this - so grab u a chair and sit down, unwind and listen to some feel-good music. I consider the talent of Jeanne to be that of a country version of Melissa Etheridge. Come on out and hear her belt out "Still cant stop loving you" - It will gives you the chills - it's that good!
www.myspace.com/jeannejolly
The Blue Dogs w/ Old Habits - Lincoln Theatre (Folk/Americana)
One of the hotter up-and-coming bands meets up with the the roots estblishment in this powerhouse show at the Lincoln tonight. Old Habits have refined their should and Craig & co have really turned a corner and are playing some great stuff that is getting great reviews and notice from regional and national publications. Their style of folk/country and their stage presence as easy going really loosen up the crowd and their surperb talent and vocal harmonization back up their easy going swagger. They have really come into their own in the past year and we can expect more original stuff from them in the near future...
The Blue Dogs on the other hand, have been at the pinacle of the regional folk scene and while no easy task, they have kept in vogue with a constant stream of new music as well as changing their existing material in such a way that keeps the crowds coming. These guys are great musicians and great entertainers - as has been proven by their longevity. This is a real treat tonight to have these two bands together and I strongly reccomend that you do not miss it!
www.bluedogs.com
www.myspace.com/oldhabits
Review: Heads on Sticks & Javelin Tear it up on a Thursday
Thursday was a a busy music night and while i thought I had a game plan, i was wrong - as a last minute substitution, The Heads on Sticks show was hyped up and i decided to drop in for the show. I am glad that I did as these guys were AWESOME and they had a great crowd to show up and support them.... Mocking Bird, It Doesnt Matter How & my personal faves: Evelynne & It Doesnt Matter How.... They rocked it - and brought a sound that is lacking in this market... These guys are the perfect openers for groups like Javelin or Future Islands.... Great Show and I look forward to seeing more of them around here in the future....
Immediately upon the end of the Heads on Sticks show I hightailed it over to Kings to catch Javelin - where a packed house got to see javelin at it's finest. All the best selections were played and these guys seem to just be getting better and better in time..... This is clearly a group on the rise and I will look forward to catching them again in the near future... Great show! I highly reccomend catch them when you are in the NYC are - or around the country as they seem to be doing quite a bit of touring...
Immediately upon the end of the Heads on Sticks show I hightailed it over to Kings to catch Javelin - where a packed house got to see javelin at it's finest. All the best selections were played and these guys seem to just be getting better and better in time..... This is clearly a group on the rise and I will look forward to catching them again in the near future... Great show! I highly reccomend catch them when you are in the NYC are - or around the country as they seem to be doing quite a bit of touring...
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Music Picks for Thursday, Nov 11
Hot Damn Blues Band - Hibernian Raleigh (Blues/Roots)
Local musicians sit down for a couple of sets of solid - but entertaining music that is heavily laced in the blues genre but also mixes in some roots/americana and utilizes some good covers to keep the crowd going and interested. This will be a great place to unwind, relax, listen to some solid music and get ready for the weekend.
The Hotwires / Accoustic Manner - Pourhouse (Bluegrass)
Local Banjo guru Hank Smith has two of his bands - The Hotwires & Accoustic Manner playing @ Pourhouse for "Cold Beer & Smoking Grass" - featuring Natty Green's Beers. Hank's been in the music scene since a child - and has served as the banjo mainstay for well known bands such as Barefoot Manner, Smokehouse Brass Band, The Morning After and a few others. His latest two projects are the best that Raleigh has to offer in the Bluegrass Genre. This is a bold statement considering that the Carolinas serve as one of the premier hotbeds in this genre....
String Machine will open the night - if you are in the mood for some great Bluegrass - this is the place...
Hotwires: www.raleighbluegrass.com
Accoustic Manner: N/A
The String Machine: www.myspace.com/thestringmachine
Bright Young Things w/ Heads on Sticks - Tir Na Nog (Indie)
Tir Na Nog's "Local Beer, Local Band" serves up some great stuff tonight... Raleigh fave - Bright Young Things will bring their popular Indie Roots Rock to the set tonight. Comfortable, solid - with a little bit of everything, the laid back approach is a winner with their crowd - Good vocals, musicians, and a contemporary yet retro feel to the music makes this band an easy listen and very likeable.... Heads on Sticks is a new group that is finding it's way - but you know, I really like the fact that they are all over the place.... It's tight no matter what they are doing and I really dig the electro component. The band is seasoned - each having been in the Raleigh and Regional music scene and they have got their stuff together with this unique, searching sound.... This promises to be a great show...... Gray Young will also be playing.
**Heads on Sticks will be opening the show @ 10pm - They are opening - despite conflicting reports that they are closing the show.... This gives you time to check these guys out before heading to Kings for arguably the best show of the night....
www.myspace.com/brightyoungmusic
www.headsonsticksmusic.blogspot.com
Javelin - Kings Barcade (ElectroPop)
One of the hottest Eletropop groups on the scene right now, this Brooklyn based Duo has taken the East Coast by storm and has really attracted a great following here in NC as this is their 5th visit to the state (and 3rd to Raleigh) in 4 months. They have played Raleigh Wide Open, Hopscotch, Moog Fest and are back for more with what will likely be a packed house....
These guys lite up a room and energize a crowd like few can do... This was evidenced by their show @ Berkeley during Hopscotch when the carryover energy kept the crowd going through the 1st half of the Future Islands show until those guys could get things going.....
Mixing old school and new school sounds with drum pad percussion - the animated duo gets things going and keeps it up with a mix of numbers that change up tempo and beat - but are contagious and pull in the crowd..... I cant thing of a group that is in this genre that does this any better - but these guys are very similar to "Swimming with Dolphins".....
Local Bands Rain in My Face & Reptar open the night. Rain in My Face is of particular note as they have a great sound that is both up and down tempo... A great lounge feel to their stuff - I look forward to hearing them...
www.myspace.com/itisraininmyface
www.myspace.com/hotjamzofjavelin
Local musicians sit down for a couple of sets of solid - but entertaining music that is heavily laced in the blues genre but also mixes in some roots/americana and utilizes some good covers to keep the crowd going and interested. This will be a great place to unwind, relax, listen to some solid music and get ready for the weekend.
The Hotwires / Accoustic Manner - Pourhouse (Bluegrass)
Local Banjo guru Hank Smith has two of his bands - The Hotwires & Accoustic Manner playing @ Pourhouse for "Cold Beer & Smoking Grass" - featuring Natty Green's Beers. Hank's been in the music scene since a child - and has served as the banjo mainstay for well known bands such as Barefoot Manner, Smokehouse Brass Band, The Morning After and a few others. His latest two projects are the best that Raleigh has to offer in the Bluegrass Genre. This is a bold statement considering that the Carolinas serve as one of the premier hotbeds in this genre....
String Machine will open the night - if you are in the mood for some great Bluegrass - this is the place...
Hotwires: www.raleighbluegrass.com
Accoustic Manner: N/A
The String Machine: www.myspace.com/thestringmachine
Bright Young Things w/ Heads on Sticks - Tir Na Nog (Indie)
Tir Na Nog's "Local Beer, Local Band" serves up some great stuff tonight... Raleigh fave - Bright Young Things will bring their popular Indie Roots Rock to the set tonight. Comfortable, solid - with a little bit of everything, the laid back approach is a winner with their crowd - Good vocals, musicians, and a contemporary yet retro feel to the music makes this band an easy listen and very likeable.... Heads on Sticks is a new group that is finding it's way - but you know, I really like the fact that they are all over the place.... It's tight no matter what they are doing and I really dig the electro component. The band is seasoned - each having been in the Raleigh and Regional music scene and they have got their stuff together with this unique, searching sound.... This promises to be a great show...... Gray Young will also be playing.
**Heads on Sticks will be opening the show @ 10pm - They are opening - despite conflicting reports that they are closing the show.... This gives you time to check these guys out before heading to Kings for arguably the best show of the night....
www.myspace.com/brightyoungmusic
www.headsonsticksmusic.blogspot.com
Javelin - Kings Barcade (ElectroPop)
One of the hottest Eletropop groups on the scene right now, this Brooklyn based Duo has taken the East Coast by storm and has really attracted a great following here in NC as this is their 5th visit to the state (and 3rd to Raleigh) in 4 months. They have played Raleigh Wide Open, Hopscotch, Moog Fest and are back for more with what will likely be a packed house....
These guys lite up a room and energize a crowd like few can do... This was evidenced by their show @ Berkeley during Hopscotch when the carryover energy kept the crowd going through the 1st half of the Future Islands show until those guys could get things going.....
Mixing old school and new school sounds with drum pad percussion - the animated duo gets things going and keeps it up with a mix of numbers that change up tempo and beat - but are contagious and pull in the crowd..... I cant thing of a group that is in this genre that does this any better - but these guys are very similar to "Swimming with Dolphins".....
Local Bands Rain in My Face & Reptar open the night. Rain in My Face is of particular note as they have a great sound that is both up and down tempo... A great lounge feel to their stuff - I look forward to hearing them...
www.myspace.com/itisraininmyface
www.myspace.com/hotjamzofjavelin
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