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Picks of the Week (full Calendar below)
Wednesday 3/23
Forghorn String Band – Berkeley Cafe (Bluegrass) – 8 p.m./$10 Cover
Traditional, Old Timey Bluegrass … Nothing more needs to be said. This group is one of the best in the business in this style of bluegrass as evidenced by their international touring. Expect superb musicianship, mournful vocals of a lost time, and an excellent night of laid back, high-quality music.
Moon Duo, Arbor Myst – Kings Barcade (Indie) – 9 p.m./$10 Cover
These two great bands complement each other. San Francisco-based Moon Duo brings an incredibly complex indie/experimental musical style that was actually rooted in jazz greatness. Expect some solid, yet unique sounds and long riffs that allow you to lose yourself in the music. Local up-and-comers, Arbor Myst open the show.
Cinder Cat, Wax Planet – Southland Ballroom (Indie/Jam)- 9:30 p.m./$7 Cover
Cinder Cat is the latest in a long line of great indie/funk/experimental groups to come out of the Greenville, N.C. area. They have had a great journey finding their sound and you have the opportunity to enjoy the fruits of their labors. Their experimental funk/psychedelic music is so good, I would let it double for lounge music in Montreal. Local Funk/Fusion band Waxplanet opens the evening and are surely not to be missed as they are one of the better bands in this area within this genre.
Thursday 3/24
Eilen Jewell Band – Berkeley Cafe (Folk/Roots) – 8 p.m./$10 Cover
If you need a Folk/Roots fix at all this week, this is the show for you. With crisp, clear, powerful vocals, and some excellent guitars and backup instrumentation, Boston-based Eilen Jewell gives one heck of a performance. With no opener and two solid sets, we are in for a treat and likely some great improvisation.
Kingator – The Pourhouse (Jam/Rock/Funk) – 9 p.m./$8 Cover
Fresh off an amazing show last week at The Pourhouse, Kingator is back again this week with their version funk/jam – they are a great local representation of Jam band great Particle. Be sure to check out their encore performance of funk/jam fusion.
Local Beer Local Band Feat. I was Totally Destroying it & The Future is Me – Tir Na Nog (Indie) – 10 p.m./Free
LBLB is back after a one-week hiatus. Come check out this great gem of our grassroots music scene. This week features some great bands including I was Totally Destroying it. Be sure to listen for the “In a Big Country” 80s throwback cover or any of their most excellent U2 covers.
Scarlet Virginia brings their Indie/Folk sound to Brewmasters on Friday with Delta Rae. Photo courtesy of Scarlet Virginia & New Raleigh.
Friday 3/25
Delta Rae, Scarlet Virgina – Brewmasters (Gospel Pop/Indie Folk Pop) – 9 p.m./Cover TBA
Once again, Durham’s powerhouse group Delta Rae is back in Raleigh to wow us with their superb musical talents. This is a group that just keeps getting better with each show, and they are most certainly on their way to the big time. Don’t take my word for it; check out their two interviews on NPR, and their website as well as other publications. This is a show that is not to be missed! Raleigh’s Scarlet Virgina is also playing this same evening and it will certainly be a nice complement to Delta Rae. With a similar sound, it’s the singular voice that places more attention on the instrumentation, whereas Delta Rae is vocals heavy. It’s a nice contrast. This is most certainly the HOT pick for Friday!
Hot Damn Blues Band – Big Easy (Blues) – 10 p.m./Free
Come check out one of the better Blues bands in the area. As it is said, when these guys play, the party just follows. After having seen them multiple times, I kinda believe it. Come on out and enjoy some great Blues music.
American Joy, Ethnographers, Skyculture – Deep South (Indie Pop) – 9 p.m./$7 Cover
The Ethnographers can wow you at the first song (such as “Grandfather Said”). The vocals are simply superb and crystal clear, which is something that you don’t always get in this genre. A great group with powerhouse vocals and solid instrumentation to back it up. Definitely worth checking out on a Friday night! Be also sure to check out local indie rockers American Joy & SkyCulture.
Saturday 3/26
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings w/ Countdown Quartet – Lincoln Theater (Jazz/Soul) – 8 p.m.
Sharon Jones and her Dap Kings are going to Funk it up at The Lincoln Theatre on Saturday. Local favorite The Countdown Quartet will be opening the show. Photo courtesy of the Dallas Observer.
Monday, March 21
Amra’s – 106 Glenwood Ave. – Chris Suiter (Jazz) – 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 22
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Cecil Johnson (Jazz) — 6 p.m.
Buku – 110 East Davie St. – Viswas Chitnis (World) — 7 p.m.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Robert Griffin (Jazz) — 6:30 p.m.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – Dopapod — 9 p.m.
42nd Street Oyster Bar – 508 W. Jones St. – BarSmile (Covers) – 9 p.m.
Wednesday, March 23
Amra’s – 106 Glenwood Ave. – Little Cream Soda (Jazz/Rock) – 9:30 p.m.
Berkeley Café – 217 West Martin St. – Forghorn String Band (Bluegrass) — 8 p.m.
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Cecil Johnson (Jazz)— 6 p.m.
Bone Daddy’s – 605 Creekside Drive – Tommy Redd & The All-Star Jam Band (Blues) — 9 p.m.
Buku – 110 East Davie St. – Josh Presslar’s All Star Blues Jam (Blues) — 8:30 p.m.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Clear Run Band (Bluegrass)— 6:30 p.m.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – Moon Duo, Arbor Myst (Indie )— 9 p.m.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – Songs of Water, Wind and Willow, Hey Rosetta (Indie) — 9 p.m.
Southland Ballroom – 614 North West St. – Cinder Cat, Wax Planet (Indie/Jam) — 9 p.m.
Thursday, March 24
Berkeley Café – 217 West Martin St. – Eileen Jewel Band (Folk/Roots) — 8 p.m.
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 – Louder Moonlight, Oh you Devil (Indie Pop) — 9:30 p.m.
Hibernian – 311 Glenwood Ave.- Evan Olson & Dana Bearror (Folk) —10 p.m.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Mahalo Jazz (Jazz) — 6:30 p.m.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – Torpor, Estocada, Fujiyama Roll (Indie) — 9 p.m.
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus St. – Drew Holcombe & The Neighbors (Roots/Alt) — 8 p.m.
Marsh Woodwinds – 707 North Person St. – New Century Saxaphone Quartet (Jazz) — 8 p.m.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – Kingator (Jam/Rock/Funk) — 9 p.m.
Slim’s Bar – 227 South Wilmington St. – Man will Destroy Himself, RBT, Mutilation Rites (Rock) — 9 p.m.
Southland Ballroom – 614 North West St. – Lizzy Ross Band (Folk/Alt) — 9 p.m.
The Oxford – 319 Fayetteville St. – Effigy Unplugged (Covers)— 10 p.m.
The Point – 1626 Glenwood Ave. – The Dune Dogs (Rock/Americana)— 9 p.m.
Tir Na Nog – 218 South Blount St. – Local Beer Local Band Feat. I was Totally Destroying it & The Future is Me (Indie) — 10 p.m.
42nd Street Oyster Bar – 508 W. Jones St. – Lawn Darts (Covers) – 9 p.m.
Friday, March 25
Amra’s – 106 Glenwood Ave. – Café Mars (Covers) – 10 p.m.
Berkeley Café – 217 West Martin St. – Easy Reunion Party w/ Gyromite, Techoa & much more (Electronica/Hip Hop/Dance) — 10 p.m.
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Early: Cecil Johnson (Jazz) — 6 p.m. Late: Hot Damn Blues Band (Blues) — 10 p.m.
Bone Daddy’s – 605 Creekside Drive – Boogie Chillings (Covers) — 9 p.m.
Deep South The Bar – 430 South Dawson – American Joy, Ethnographers, Skyculture (Indie pop) — 9 p.m.
Dive Bar – 3 Glenwood Ave. – Champion of the Sun (Rock) — 10 p.m.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Focoe Philharmonic (Classical) — 6:30 p.m.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – Arabrot, Wizard Rifle (Indie) — 10 p.m.
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus St. – Blues Revue Feat. Bob Margolin, Gaye Adegbalola and much much more (Blues) — 8 p.m.
Marsh Woodwinds – 707 North Person St. – Scott Dameron & Jay Ladd V (Folk/Roots) — 8 p.m.
Napper Tandy’s – 126 North West St. – Cool Kid Collective (Covers) — 9 p.m.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – Garland Mason Band (Folk/Roots) — 9 p.m.
Shakedown Street – 2500 Hillsborough St. – Puritan Rodeo, Pagan Hellcats (Indie) — 10 p.m.
Slim’s Bar – 227 South Wilmington St. – Hexagon, Cloudlines (Indie) — 9 p.m.
Southland Ballroom – 614 North West St. – Silent Civilian & more (Hip Hop/Electronica/Dance) — 9 p.m.
The Oxford – 319 Fayetteville St. – Lawn Darts (Covers) – 10 p.m.
Tir Na Nog – 218 South Blount St. – Empty Pocket (Rock) — 9 p.m.
42nd Street Oyster Bar – 508 W. Jones St. – The Jones (Covers) – 9 p.m.
Saturday, March 26
Amra’s – 106 Glenwood Ave. – Crush (Covers) – 10 p.m.
Berkeley Café – 217 West Martin St. – Driver, British Steel (Judas Priest Tribute) — 9 p.m.
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Early: Cecil Johnson (Jazz) — 6 p.m. Late: The M80s (Covers) — 10 p.m.
Bone Daddy’s – 605 Creekside Drive – Sayer McShane (Covers) — 9 p.m.
The Brewery – 3009 Hillsborough St. – Ryan Jernigan, Amely, Attalus, Screaming Crayons (Rock) — 9 p.m.
Deep South The Bar – 430 South Dawson – Crystal Bright & The Silver Hands, Jessica Long (Indie/Roots) — 10 p.m.
Dive Bar – 3 Glenwood Ave. – Bad Idea, Suki T, The Hell No (Rock) — 10 p.m.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Joe Gore (Jazz) — 6:30 p.m.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – Elephant Six Holiday Surprise Tour (Indie) — 9:30 p.m.
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus St. – Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings w/ Countdown Quartet (Jazz/Soul) — 8 p.m.
Marsh Woodwinds – 707 North Person St. – The Morning After (Roots/Folk) — 8 p.m.
Napper Tandy’s – 126 North West St. – 80s Enuff (Covers) — 9 p.m.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – Honor by August, Silver (Indie/Pop) — 9:30 p.m.
Shakedown Street – 2500 Hillsborough St. – USTA B’s, Garth Robinson (Indie/Jam) —10 p.m.
Southland Ballroom – 614 North West St. – Cool Kid Collective, Balance, Mixed Solution, more (Electro/Hip-Hop/Funk) — 9 p.m.
The Oxford – 319 Fayetteville St. – New Sweat (Covers) – 10 p.m.
Tir Na Nog – 218 South Blount St. – U-phonik (Rock) — 9 p.m.
42nd Street Oyster Bar – 508 W. Jones St. – Steelwater (Covers) – 9 p.m.
Sunday, March 27
Berkeley Café – 217 West Martin St. – John Fulbright & Adam Ezra (Roots) – 8 p.m.
Bone Daddy’s – 605 Creekside Drive – Hangover Café w/ Bernie Lamb (Blues) – 2 p.m.
The Brewery – 3009 Hillsborough St. – The Word Alive, Abandon all Ships, The Color Morale, Ect (Rock) – 8 p.m.
Deep South The Bar – 430 South Dawson – Johnny Gilroy, John Pugh (Alt Rock) – 8 p.m.
Five Star – 511 W. Hargett St. – Neu Romance (Eclectic/Soul/Rock/House) – 9 p.m.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Gene O’Neil – 10 a.m.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – Early: Classical Pieces (Classical) 2:30 p.m. Late: J Rhoddy Walston & The Business (Rock) – 8 p.m.
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus St. – Badfish (Sublime Tribute) – 8 p.m.
Slim’s Bar – 227 South Wilmington St. – Gray Young, Grandchildren, Naps (Indie) – 9 p.m.
