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Monday, Feb 14th
Amras – 106 Glenwood Ave – www.amrasraleigh.com – Chris Suiter – 9:30pm (Jazz)
Busy Bee – 225 South Wilmington Street – www.busybeeraleigh.com – Bluegrass Jam – (Bluegrass) 9pm/
Deep South The Bar 430 South Dawson – www.deepsouththebar.com – Deuce Ellis (mashup) 9pm/
Tuesday, Feb 15th
The Love Hangover – Kings Barcade (variety)
The latest installment of local musicians pairing up to perform songs that will mend broken hearts and break whole hearts – will happen at Kings on Tuesday. Scattered at 5 locations around the Eastern Half of the US, what started as a simple performance has now become and annual tradition and seems to grow as the years go by. Now in its 12th year, this edition features 10 musicians from 9 different bands. Expect a mixed bag of songs for this evening jam session – it’s a nice relaxing “let your guard down” evening of music… A “love hangover”…
** 9pm Show, $8 cover
Natalia Zukerman & Garrison Starr – Berkeley Café (Roots/Folk)
Brooklyn-based Natalia Zukerman has a voice and sound more associated with Delta Blues than Big City Blues. Her smooth vocals draw strong comparisons to Bonnie Raitt and Amy Winehouse – quite a compliment. Her sound is genuine and it’s remarkable that a city girl can capture the tone and feeling of country blues within the confines of the 5 boroughs… She is also a very talented guitarist and has numerous accolades for her blues/folk/country abilities utilizing a picking and slide style that singularly is hard to master… This is truly a treat to catch her on this national tour….
Los Angeles based Garrison Starr began her career in and around the Memphis area – and that bluesy/rock has stayed with her – as she has added a contemporary flair to her sound that give the root/blue/folk sound a neu-indie edge to it. Check out “40 Days” for a sample of her unique sounds – and the vocals that can be compared to Sharon Van Etten…. Garrison brings and energy and a style to the stage that really rounds out the music experience. If you like the “Indigo Girls” – you most certainly will not be disappointed…
**8pm Show $12 Cover
http://www.myspace.com/nataliazukerman
http://www.myspace.com/garrisonstarr
Berkeley Café – 217 West Martin St – www.berkeleycafe.net – Natalia Zukerman & Garrison Starr (Roots/Acoustic) 8pm/
Kings Barcade – 14 West Martin Street – www.kingsbarcade.com – The Love Hangover (mult artists) 8pm/
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus Street – www.lincolntheatre.com – Lotus/Sci Fi – (Rock/Jam) 8:30pm
Wednesday, Feb 16th
Lubriphonic – Pourhouse (Funk/Blues)
Chicago based Lubriphonic ranks right up there with New Orleans greats Karl Dennison’s Tiny Universe, Greyboy Allstars or Dumpstafunk. In fact, they have played with all of them and more over the years… What more can you say – horn infused blues/funk with an electro pop edge… It doesn’t get much better than this. It’s been a while since these guys have been in town and they have been quite busy, touring the world and putting out a new album that features none other than Ivan Neville….
This is truly a great night of music and a rare treat for us here in Raleigh to really experience some of the best blues/funk on the scene right now…
**10pm Show $8 cover
http://www.myspace.com/lubriphonic
Amras – 106 Glenwood Ave – www.amrasraleigh.com – Alex Lawhon – (Jazz) 9:30pm
Berkeley Café – 217 West Martin St – www.berkeleycafe.net/ – Band of Heathens (Roots) – 8pm
Buku – 110 East Davie Street – www.bukuraleigh.com/buku – All Star Blues Jam w/Wil Beaty – (jam/blues/funk) 9pm
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan – www.irregardless.com – Nixon Belvin & Guage (Folk) 6:30pm/
PourHouse – 224 South Blount Street –www.the-pour-house.com – Lubriphonic (Funk) 10pm/
Shakedown Street – 2500 Hillsborough St. – www.facebook.com/…/Shakedown–Street–Raleigh – Kirk Farmer (Jam) 9pm
Thursday, Feb 17th
Seven Nations – Berkeley Café (Celtic/Folk)
If you are a fan of Scythian, Enter the Haggis or The Battleground Band, This Orlando based band will most certainly impress you. Their blend of Celtic and folk/rock ties all the best of the genres together. With a mellow vocal approach that is reminiscent of The Tragically Hip, Seven Nations brings a pop edge to a timeless classic style of music. Raleigh is fortunate to catch a show while these guys are on an Eastern Seaboard tour. This is a great night to listen to some great Celtic music with a contemporary and upbeat flair… It will truly be an interesting night of music and dancing.
**8pm Show $15 Cover
http://www.myspace.com/sevennations
I was Totally Destroying It & The Baker Family (Acoustic / Indie)
We are in for a treat! Local Indie Rockers I was Totally Destroying It will play an acoustic set – which is a rare treat given their masterful instrumental talents. There is no telling what we will get, but it will most certainly be great! Anyone who has seen them in U2 cover mode or at a prior acoustic set will most certainly be there… The Baker Family balances out the sound with their mellow indie sound that oscillates from Postal Service to Yonder Mtn String Band (albeit with a Texas Hillcountry Flair)….. Able to balance the indie rock sounds of percussion and guitars with the Roots/Country sounds of steel guitar, banjo and fiddle is proof positive of their range and talent. I am thoroughly impressed with their sound and am most certainly looking forward to their show.
** 9pm Show – $5 Cover
https://www.myspace.com/thebakersnc
Berkeley Café – 217 West Martin St – www.berkeleycafe.net – Seven Nations – (Celtic/Folk) – 8pm/
Busy Bee – 225 South Wilmington Street – busybeeraleigh.com – Bumble w/Thien (Electronica)
Deep South The Bar – 430 South Dawson – www.deepsouththebar.com – I Was Totally Destroying It, The Bakers, Jack The Radio (RockAlt) 9pm/
Hibernian – 311 Glenwood Ave – www.hibernianpub.com – Chicken Fried Blues (Country/Blues) 10pm
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan – www.irregardless.com – Speakeasy (Jazz) 6:30pm/
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus Street – www.lincolntheatre.com – Gwar w/ Mobile Death Camp & Mensrea (Metal) 7:30pm
PourHouse – 224 South Blount Street – www.the-pour-house.com – Project/Object (Funk/Jam) 9pm
Shakedown Street – 2500 Hillsborough St. – www.facebook.com/…/Shakedown–Street–Raleigh – Dear Fun & Red Right Return (Rock) 9pm
Tir Na Nog – 218 South Blount Street –www.tirnanogirishpub.com – WKNC Local Beer, Local Bands feat. NAPS, Jenna & The Jintlemen & Nests (Indie) 10pm/
Friday, Feb 18th
Peter Lamb & The Wolves – North Carolina Museum of Art (Jazz)
Local favorites Peter Lamb and Co. come out to jam on a Friday evening. For those of you missing traditional Lounge Jazz, this is the perfect opportunity to get your fix… Fresh off their new album and their awesome performance on WUNC’s “State of Things” these guys are ready to play some great music.
** 6pm show – Free
Soul Psychedelique – Amras (Jazz Neo-soul)
At first glance, this band might not be taken seriously – but I strongly suggest giving them a 2nd chance – no, a hard look and listen…. This Raleigh based band is a powerhouse – and most certainly under the radar… Johanna Boberg is a star with a top notch voice… A former teen star who has toured the world with the best of the best, she now makes her home here in the Raleigh area and gives us the opportunity with neu-wave soul/blues/trip hop lounge style – which is pulled off on the back of her amazing vocal talents. Their sound is truly unique for this area – as the sound is a contemporary Seal or Stephane Pompougnac with lots of clubby electro pop within. Catch them for a couple of sets this Friday and be amazed…
**10pm Show – N/A Cover
http://www.myspace.com/soulpsychedelique
Punch Brothers – Lincoln Theatre (Bluegrass)
Royalty of the Bluegrass world, the Punch Brothers are truly some of the best in the business. They have toured the world over with some of the best in the industry – regardless of genre. True musicians and entertainers, this promises to be one hell of night of music – despite the pricey cover… The Punch Brothers are to Tennessee what Steep Canyon Rangers are to Western Carolina. If you have a Bluegrass itch to scratch, this will most certainly do the trick.
** 8:30pm Show $24 Cover
Thank You – Berkeley Café (Punk/Indie)
What week would not be complete without a little Punk? This Baltimore band is not to disappoint… Lots of driving punk, but also some Neu-Punk/Indie stuff that keeps you off-balance and allows you to catch your breath. This will be an interesting and entertaining evening from this talented group. Oulipo and Fifty Bird Step open the show.
**9pm Show TBA Cover
http://www.myspace.com/wethankyou
Amras – 106 Glenwood Ave – www.amrasraleigh.com – Soul Psychedelique – (Electro/Neo-Soul Fusion) – 10pm
Berkeley Café – 217 West Martin St – www.berkeleycafe.net – Thank You, Oulipo and 50 Bird Step (rock) 9pm/
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St – http://www.thebigeasync.com/ – Mike Mickxer (Rock) 10pm
Bone Daddy’s – 605 Creekside Drive – www.bonedaddyshideaway.com – Better off Dead (Grateful Dead Cover Band) 8:30pm/
The Brewery – 3009 Hillsborough St – www.brewerync.com – The Ethnographers, Sugar Glydar, The Future is Me (Indie) 8pm/
Deep South The Bar 430 South Dawson – www.deepsouththebar.com – Downfall, Parasite Drag, Ungrained – (Rock) 9pm/
Globe – 510 Glenwood Ave – www.globeraleigh.com – DJ Castro (House/Electronica) 10pm
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan – www.irregardless.com – Erich Lieth (Jazz) 6:30pm/
Kings Barcade – 14 West Martin Street – www.kingsbarcade.com – Schooner, Floating Action, The Tomahawks (indie) 10pm /
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus Street – www.lincolntheatre.com – Punch Brothers – (Bluegrass) 8:30pm/
Napper Tandys – 126 North West Street – www.nappertandysirishpub.com/raleigh – TBA – Call Club
PourHouse – 224 South Blount Street – www.the-pour-house.com – Yarn w/ Nasty Habits (Roots Rock) 9pm
Shakedown Street – 2500 Hillsborough St. – www.facebook.com/…/Shakedown–Street–Raleigh – Jahman Brahman & Jeremy Gilchrist (Rock) 9pm
Tir Na Nog – 218 South Blount Street – www.tirnanogirishpub.com – SixStylez (Rock) 8pm/
Saturday, Feb 19
Old Habits – Kings (Folk)
Local Folk Favorites, Old Habits will grace the stage at Kings for a night of excellent music. The Thompson brothers (believe that was the name of their original band) possess an excellent level of talent and chemistry and this carries to their sound and stage presence. This is a highly recommended show for anyone who enjoys a folksy Wilco or Avett Brothers…. These guys are some of the best we have in the area region for folk sounds… Be sure to check out their songs Fried Green Tomatoes or The Creek.. The Clay Pigeons will open the evening.
http://www.myspace.com/oldhabitsmusic
**10 show $6 cover
The Mercators – Deep South The Bar (Garage/Roots Rock)
Local boys making good, the Mercators keep it real and bring an easy-going garage rock sound with a folksy bent…. Great listening and perfect for starting the night or making it your night… Roberto, Lee, Eric and the boys will entertain you… This is a cross between The Backsliders and the Avett Bros. The Separate and Pink Flag will also be on the bill.
9pm show – $5 cover
http://www.myspace.com/themercators
Amras – 106 Glenwood Ave – www.amrasraleigh.com – The Lawn Darts (cover) 10pm
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St – http://www.thebigeasync.com/ – Magic Pipers (cover/jam) 10pm
Bone Daddy’s – 605 Creekside Drive – www.bonedaddyshideaway.com – Arrogant Bastards (Cover) 9pm/
Deep South The Bar 430 South Dawson – www.deepsouththebar.com – The Mercators, Pink Flag, The Separate (Rock/Alt) 9pm
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan – www.irregardless.com – Jim Ferris and Friends (jazz/swing) 6:30/
Kings Barcade – 14 West Martin Street – www.kingsbarcade.com – Old Habits w/Clay Pigeons (Folk) 10pm
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus Street – www.lincolntheatre.com – The Breakfast Club & Lasting Happiness (Covers 80’s Rock) 8:30pm
Napper Tandys – 126 North West Street – www.nappertandysirishpub.com/raleigh – Slippery when Wet (Covers) 9pm
PourHouse – 224 South Blount Street – www.the-pour-house.com/ – Inflowential w/ Urban Sophisticates & The Balance (Trip-Hop) 9pm
Shakedown Street – 2500 Hillsborough St. – www.facebook.com/…/Shakedown–Street–Raleigh – Wide-Eyed Mischief – (Rock) 9pm
Southland Ballroom – 614 North West St. – www.southlandballroom.com – The Black Lillies (Honky Tonk) 9:30pm
Tir Na Nog – 218 South Blount Street – www.tirnanogirishpub.com – My Three Kilts, Paddy Gibney (Celtic) 7pm/
Sunday, Feb 20
The Movement – Lincoln Theatre (Reggae)
The perfect band to get your Reggae fix. Mixing original songs with covers, this band is a party band and top notch time to be jamming… Again, one of the better reggae bands in the business and perfect time to scratch that itch… Expect a large turnout as this band is immensely popular with the college crowd…
Shinobi Ninja will open the evening….
** 8pm Show $10 Cover
http://www.myspace.com/themovementvibe
Bone Daddy’s – 605 Creekside Drive – www.bonedaddyshideaway.com – Hangover Café feat. Bernie Lamb (blues) 2pm/
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus Street – www.lincolntheatre.com – The Movement w/ Shinobi Ninja (Reggae)
Slims Bar – 227 South Wilmington St – www.myspace.com/slimsdowntownraleigh – Richard Bacchus, Blackfoot Gypsies (Indie) 9pm
