Our Picks of the Week (full calendar below)
Wednesday 4/13
Anne McCue – Pourhouse (Americana) – 9 p.m./$12 Cover
This Nashville-based singer/songwriter and band brings some of the livelier voices to the Americana/Roots scene. Ms. McCue is right on target with her crystal clear vocals and excellent musical accompaniment. The sound is simply amazing and that coupled with her remarkable stage presence; it’s a great night of music and entertainment. Come out and check out one of the rising stars out of Nashville.
Thursday 4/14
Old Habits – The Point (Folk/Bluegrass) – 9 p.m.
Raleigh favorites for folk/bluegrass, Craig Thompson and co. gear up for a three-night run in Raleigh. Catch them on their first night at the Point. This is one of their favorite places to play so you can expect a great show full of their best songs as well as some new ones.
Soja, The Movement – Lincoln Theatre (Reggae) – 8 p.m.
This is the place to get your Reggae fix for the week. Three Great Bands: Soja, Mambo Sauce & The Movement take the stage to give you one great night of Reggae with some Hip-Hop mash up. This is going to be a great night of music and dancing. Come out and see these guys as they make their quarterly rounds of the Triangle area.
Friday 4/15
Drivin N’ Cryin – Pourhouse (Southern Rock) – 9 p.m./$18 Cover
Southern Rock Royalty. This band got their start in the Atlanta/Athens area and have been rocking it out since the 1980s (with a brief hiatus in the mid 2000s). Their style of Alt Rock gave way to their true strength and their roots of Southern Rock and has given them mild success on the National scene. Back together for a couple of years now, they have hit full stride and will bring a great night of rock to the Pourhouse. Skullbuckle and The Poonhounds open the night.
A Rooster for the Masses, River City Ransom – Kings Barcade (Indie) – 10 p.m./$8 Cover
This is a CD Release party “No One is Ready.” This indie rock band has been very successful here locally with their Indie/Alt vibe and have attracted a sizeable loyal following. You can expect the typical alt/grunge sound mixed with piercing vocals that will keep you interested and will showcase the musical talents as they build up the set with tension and emotion. Great night of music that will be opened by another local band, River City Ransom.
The Veldt – Southland Ballroom (Rock/Psychedelic/Shoegaze) – 9:30 p.m./$10 Cover
Back together for a few select shows, this former brit-pop group with Chapel Hill roots is ready to light up the night at Southland. Starting out in the 1990s, this band gained immediate cachet in the Chapel Hill scene and that built up an international following that was fiercely loyal and built up to an apex in the late 90s. The guys are back together for a few gigs, and we can expect some of their best stuff (with enthusiasm making up for any “rust.”) Expect a great night of music and a reunion of sorts this Friday. 100 Yorktown, The Breaks & More will open the night.
Saturday, 4/16
CueGrass Feat. American Aquarium, Yarn, Big Daddy Love, Tres Chicas & The Thompson Brothers (Corner of Davie & Harrington) – 11:30 a.m./$5 Cover (for charity)
This annual event has been known far and wide for delivering on three things: Great Music, Great Beer, & Good Barbeque. This year is no different as there will be no shortage of food, beverage and great music that appeal to a wide variety of listening preferences. From indie, to folk, to roots/Americana to jam, there is something for everyone. The Marquee on the bill has got to be Tres Chicas – which is made up of some of the more talented female vocalists in the region. As an added bonus, all gate revenue will be donated to the NC Farmers Association.
Old Bricks – Kings (Indie) – 10 p.m./$6 Cover
A CD Release party of sorts for this Raleigh band, Old Bricks has expanded their sound with additional members that brings more depth and power to their meaty, yet dark indie sound. This is a great opportunity to check out some local indie groups on the rise here in the area. Wild Wild Geese and Nests open the evening of music.
Sunday, 4/18
The New King Rippers (Jazz) – Sadlacks – 5:30 p.m./Free
What a True Delight and the Highlight of my Week. Personal faves of mine, Raleigh-based New King Rippers play a style of Dixieland Jazz that takes me back to my formative years living in and around New Orleans. Nothing better than a Pimms Cup and some solid jazz to kick up the heels and dance. Check them out if you have any interest in jazz, brass or you just like a good time with good music. These guys will not disappoint. Dave Wright is masterful on the trombone and could very easily swap in or out with greats like Mark Mullins, Craig Klein, or Trombone Shorty. He has surrounded himself with an equally impressive group of musicians who would fit right into any location in the New Orleans area. This is a real treat and is NOT to be missed.
Music Calendar
Did we miss anything? Send additions, corrections, etc. to music(at)raleighpublicrecord.org.
Monday, April 11
Amra’s – 106 Glenwood Ave. – Chris Suiter (Jazz) – 9:30 p.m.
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Cecil Johnson (Jazz) — 6:30pm
Busy Bee – 225 South Wilmington St. – Bluegrass Jam (Bluegrass) — 7pm
Slim’s Bar – 227 South Wilmington St. – Nests, Soft Spot, Rifle Recoil (Indie) — 8 p.m.
Tuesday, April 12
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Cecil Johnson (Jazz) — 6 p.m.
The Brewery – 3009 Hillsborough St. – Senses Fail, Man Overboard, The Ghost Inside, Transit (Rock) — 8 p.m.
Buku – 110 East Davie St. – Viswas Chitnis (World) — 7 p.m.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Jim Gilliam (Jazz) — 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 13
Amra’s – 106 Glenwood Ave. – Tom Rhodes (Jazz) – 9:30 p.m.
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Cecil Johnson (Jazz) — 6 p.m.
Bone Daddy’s – 605 Creekside Drive – Tony Miller & The All-Star Jam Band (Blues) —9 p.m.
Buku – 110 East Davie St. – All Star Bues Jam w/ Josh Presslar (Blues) — 8:30 p.m.
Busy Bee – 225 South Wilmington St. – Dj WAX (Electronica) — 10 p.m.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Roadtrip (Bluegrass) — 6:30 p.m.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – The Greenhornes, Hacienda, Piche Gringo, Dynamite Brothers (Indie) — 9 p.m.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – Anne McCue (Americana) — 9 p.m.
Southland Ballroom – 614 North West St. – Capital Metal Showcase (Metal) — 9 p.m.
Local favorites Craig Thompson & Old Habits have a full week ahead of them. Catch their catchy folk-bluegrass sound three times: Thursday at The Point, Friday at The Berkeley Cafe and Satuday at CueGrass.
Thursday, April 14
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Cecil Johnson (Jazz) — 6 p.m.
Busy Bee – 225 South Wilmington St. – Bumble w/ DJ Thein (Electronica) —10 p.m.
Deep South The Bar – 430 South Dawson – Hustle Hustle Korea, Jaminina, Sheep Suit (Indie Pop) — 10 p.m.
Hibernian – 311 Glenwood Ave.- Hot Damn Blues Band (Blues) — 10 p.m.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Justin Johnson (Jazz) — 6:30 p.m.
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus St. – Soja, The Movement, Mambo Sauce (Reggae) — 8 p.m.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – Ari Hest w/ Bess Rogers (Acoustic) — 9 p.m.
The Oxford – 319 Fayetteville St. – Effigy (Covers) — 10 p.m.
The Point – 1626 Glenwood Ave. – Old Habits (Folk/Bluegrass) — 9 p.m.
Tir Na Nog – 218 South Blount St. – Local Beer Local Band Feat. Minor Stars, Monsonia (Indie) — 10 p.m.
42nd Street Oyster Bar – 508 W. Jones St. – Ron Ross (Blues) – 9 p.m.
313 – 313 West Hargett St. – DJ Foxxy (Dance/House) — 10 p.m.
Southern Rock legends Drivin & Cryin light up the Pourhouse this Week. Come out to get a taste of their Southern/Swamp Rock on Friday night.
Friday, April 15
Amra’s – 106 Glenwood Ave. – Wild Men from Borneo (Covers) – 10 p.m.
Berkeley Café – 217 West Martin St. – Chris Knight w/ The Thompson Brothers Band (Roots/Folk) — 10 p.m.
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. –Cecil Johnson (Jazz) — 6 p.m. & Mike Mickxer (Covers) — 10 p.m.
Bone Daddy’s – 605 Creekside Drive – Lil Dave (Blues) — 9 p.m.
Deep South The Bar – 430 South Dawson – Jamaican Rhapsody, Leaving Venus (Indie/Reggae) — 10 p.m.
Dive Bar – 3 Glenwood Ave. – The Campaign 1984, Motorbilly (Rock) — 10 p.m.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Jafaar (Jazz Fusion)— 6:30 p.m.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – A Rooster for the Masses, River City Ransom, Decoration Ghost (Indie) — 10 p.m.
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus St. – Revolution – Hi-Energy Rave (Electronica/Dance) — 10 p.m.
Napper Tandy’s – 126 North West St. – Lawn Darts (Covers) — 9 p.m.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – Drivin & Cryin, Poonhounds, Skullbuckle (Southern Rock) — 9 p.m.
Slim’s Bar – 227 South Wilmington St. – The Bleeding Hearts, Maldora (Indie) — 9 p.m.
Southland Ballroom – 614 North West St. – The Veldt (Rock/Psychedelic) — 9:30 p.m.
The Oxford – 319 Fayetteville St. – New Sweat (Covers) — 10 p.m.
Tir Na Nog – 218 South Blount St. – Suicide Blonde (Rock/Covers) — 10 p.m.
42nd Street Oyster Bar – 508 W. Jones St. – Al Williams (Covers) — 9 p.m.
Saturday, April 16
Amra’s – 106 Glenwood Ave. – Bull City Syndicate (Jazz/Funk) – 10 p.m.
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Early: Cecil Johnson (Jazz) — 6 p.m. Late: Zegg (Jam) — 10 p.m.
Bone Daddy’s – 605 Creekside Drive – Total Strangers (Covers) — 9 p.m.
Deep South The Bar – 430 South Dawson – CC Mullins & Rude Mood, Val Halla, Jimmy Lovelace (Rock/Jam) — 10 p.m.
Dive Bar – 3 Glenwood Ave. – Mouth of the Ghost, Molten Lava (Rock) — 10 p.m.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Ed Moon, Moon & Stars (Jazz) — 6:30 p.m.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – Old Bricks, Wild Geese, Nests (Indie) — 10 p.m.
Napper Tandy’s – 126 North West St. – Love Tribe (Covers) — 9 p.m.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – Kooley High, King Mez, Halo (HipHop/ Jam/Rock) — 10 p.m.
Slim’s Bar – 227 South Wilmington St. – Estocada, Charming Youngsters (Indie) —9 p.m.
Southland Ballroom – 614 North West St. – Jah Love Reggae Fest (Reggae) — 9 p.m.
The Oxford – 319 Fayetteville St. – Cool Kid Collective (Covers) — 10 p.m.
Tir Na Nog – 218 South Blount St. – Paddy Gibney (Celtic) — 9 p.m.
42nd Street Oyster Bar – 508 W. Jones St. – Yard Dogs (covers) — 9 p.m.
The New King Rippers play a style of jazz that is very unique to the Carolinas, but it is right at home and perfectly on target if you are in or from New Orleans. Come and spend THE perfect Sunday afternoon with them at Sadlack's and get your own taste of the Crescent City.
Sunday, April 17
Bone Daddy’s – 605 Creekside Drive – Ron Ross & Friends (Blues) — 2 p.m.
Five Star – 511 West Hargett St – Neu Romance (Dance/Electronica) — 10 p.m.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Larry Hutcherson (Jazz) — 10 a.m.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – Handsome Furs, Grimes (Indie) — 9 p.m.
Marsh Woodwinds – 707 North Person St. – Easy Company, Ghost to Falco, Abe Leonard (Indie/Americana) — 7 p.m.
Sadlacks – 2116 Hillsborough St. – The King Rippers (Dixieland Jazz) — 5:30 p.m.
Slim’s Bar – 227 South Wilmington St. – Sour Soul (Folk) — 9 p.m.
