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Monday, January 10, 2011

Music Picks for Week of Jan 10th

This week has a slow start - so I guess the impending winter storm is perfect for minimizing cancelations... We have a great selection of music this week from Wednesday onward... Check out the below and get out to some great shows this week!

Wednesday, Jan 12:
**HOT** Walkmen & Lower Dens - Cats Cradle (Indie/Exper)
The Obits 7 Gentlemen Jesse - Kings Barcade (Indie)

Thursday, Jan 13:
Big Daddy Love - Pourhouse (Folk/Rock)
**Hot** Abigail Washburn & Mandolin Orange - Berkeley Cafe (Roots/Folk/Acoustic)
Bumble / Feat DJ Thien - Busy Bee - (Electronica)

Friday, Jan 14:
Yo Mamma's Big Phat Booty Band - Pourhouse (Funk)
The Ethnographers - The Brewery (Indie)
Leaving Venus, KinGator & Bubonik Funk - Deep South (Indie/Funk/Punk)

Saturday, Jan 15:
Dex Romweber & The Ettes - Pourhouse (Indie/Americana)
Doco - Berkeley Cafe (Reggae)
River City Ransom - Deep South (Rock)

Sunday, Jan 16:
The Mercators! - Pourhouse (Rock)

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Music Picks for Week of Jan 3

Happy New Year Everyone!

2010 was a great year for Raleigh Music! We saw the reopening of Kings as well as a couple of other venues. 2011 will most certainly be bigger and better yet!
Please see picks of the week below - the beginning of the week was a bit slow but we have some solid shows on tap for this week. Please see below and check back often for individual day postings. Get out there and support live local music!

Wednesday, 5 Jan:

Buckshot & Bluegrass - Feat. THE HOTWIRES - Pourhouse (Bluegrass)
All Star Blues Jam Feat. Josh Presler Band - Buku (Blues)

Thursday, 6 Jan:

Whitey Morgan & The 78's w/ Big Baddy Love - Pourhouse (Country/Folk)
F.O. Finch Quartet - The Mint (Jazz)
Bumble - Busy Bee (Electronica)

Friday, 7 Jan:

Organos, Josh Carpenter & Soft Company - Kings (Indie)

Saturday, 8 Jan:

Amy Echstenkemper - Deep South (Acoustic/Folk)
Honor By August - Pourhouse (Indie)

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Music Picks for Week of December 27th

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)

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)

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

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)

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