Music Picks for Week (full calendar below)
Tuesday 4/19
Pretty Lights – Raleigh Downtown Amphitheatre (Electronica/Dance) – 6:30 p.m.| $42 Cover
A few years ago very few would have thought this unheard act from Fort Collins, Colo. would have made the leap to the big time, but these guys have done it. They are big time – internationally known and a stalwart in the Summer Music Festival Series. Mixing Hip-Hop, Dubstep/Mashup, Funk and Electronica, these guys are on the cutting edge of the broader Electronica Genre. This is a real treat and a great opportunity to see some of the best in the biz ply their craft – and it is worth the STEEP cover.
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit – Lincoln Theatre (Indie/Southern Rock) – 7:30 p.m. | $17 Cover
Jason Isbell is known for his rock in the true Southern Rock pedigree of Muscle Shoals. One of the best in the business in contemporary Southern Rock with a subtle change from the old in that in addition to hard charging guitars and music, Jason has a wonderful voice that seems to take the edge off and allows him to appeal to a larger audience. This is going to be a great night of music and a “must see” for those of you in the mood for some solid rock. Hayes Carll & Shovels and Rope open the evening.
Playlow, Cherub – Pourhouse (Electronica/Dance) – 10 p.m. | $13 Cover
The Official Pretty Lights Afterparty features more of the same: pumpin’ Eletronica on par with the headliners. These guys have been around just a short few years but have established themselves as the class of the Western Part of the state, an area with a great appreciation of this genre (Moog Fest). Get ready to continue the hi-energy dance and jam until the wee hours.
Greenville-based Parmalee have been a stalwart on the local music scene for a couple of years and are at Deep South Friday for a night of great music.
Wednesday 4/13
Peter Lamb & The Wolves – Humble Pie (Jazz) – 8:30 p.m. | $5 Cover – Free with Dinner
Local Jazz Favorites are at Humble Pie for their Bi-Monthly gig that draws a large and loyal following. You can expect great stuff from Peter, Mark & Co as they change things up and have different musicians sit in thus giving each show a slightly different sound. Expect a large crowd – excellent jazz and lots of dancing! The perfect recipe for a Wednesday evening!
Beauvilles, Spiralfire, BLORR – Southland Ballroom – 9:30 p.m. | $5 Cover
This is a simply amazing lineup of Music! The Beauvilles – darlings of the indie rock world over the past couple of years – are in town with rock/metal band Spiralfire and Psychedelic/Experimental band Bastard Love Child of Rock & Roll (Blorr). This is like being at a mini Music Festival with these different types of music. This will be a very interesting night with three solid bands – and certainly has my vote for checking it out. You can’t go wrong here.
Thursday 4/14
Heads On Sticks, The Rosebuds – Tir Na Nog (Indie) – 9 p.m. | Free
This is yet another great show in the “Local Beer – Local Band Series.” Heads on Sticks haven’t played in the area since the fall and the Rosebuds are a local favorite indie rock band. This is certainly going to be a great night of music and an eclectic one as well. Between bands there will be a fashion show featuring goods from Revolver Consignment.
Accoustic Manner – The Hibernian (Bluegrass) – 10 p.m. | Free
Raleigh is really fortunate in that we have an abundance of good bluegrass music. Accoustic Manner is one of these solid bands. With Hank Smith as their front man on the banjo and vocals, this band blends the elements of folk and bluegrass and mixes original songs along with covers to keep the crowd engaged and entertained. This is the perfect pick for those of you in the mood for a laid back folk bluegrass evening.
Crystal Stilts headline a loaded show at Kings Saturday. Catch them at 10 p.m.
Music Calendar
Did we miss anything? Send additions, corrections, etc. to music(at)raleighpublicrecord.org.
Monday, April 18
Amra’s – 106 Glenwood Ave. – Chris Suiter (Jazz) – 9:30 p.m.
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Cecil Johnson (Jazz) — 6:30 p.m.
The Brewery – 3009 Hillsborough St. – Carnifex, Oceano, Tony Danzas Tap Dance Extravaganza, More (Rock) — 6 p.m.
Deep South The Bar – 430 South Dawson – The Bell Beat (Indie) — 9 p.m.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – Penelope (Indie) — 8 p.m.
Tuesday, April 19
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Cecil Johnson (Jazz) — 6 p.m.
Buku – 110 East Davie St. – Viswas Chitnis (World) —7 p.m.
Deep South The Bar – 430 South Dawson – Kingator (Jam) — 9 p.m.
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus St. – Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit (Americana/Rock) — 7:30 p.m.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – Playlow & Cherub (Pretty Lights After-Party) —10 p.m.
Slim’s Bar – 227 South Wilmington St. – Windhand (Indie) — 9 p.m.
Wednesday, April 20
Amra’s – 106 Glenwood Ave. – Matt Barnes (Jazz) — 9:30 p.m.
Berkeley Café – 217 West Martin St. – Sign Up-Sign Down, Mixed Solution, Tmove, more – (Electronica/Dance) — 9 p.m.
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Cecil Johnson (Jazz) — 6 p.m.
Bone Daddy’s – 605 Creekside Drive – Beattle & 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. – Nixon, Blevin & Guage (Bluegrass) — 6:30 p.m.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – 4/20 Grateful Dread (Covers) — 9 p.m.
Southland Ballroom – 614 North West St. – Beauvilles, Spiralfire (Rock) — 9 p.m.
Schiavone McGee of "Boy oh Boy & Fighting Gravity" Fame had taken a few years off after the breakup of Fighting Gravity. He now pursuing a solo career and is opening Saturday night for Pat McGee at Pourhouse. Check him out and relive old times.
Thursday, April 21
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 – Better with Age (Covers) — 10 p.m.
Hibernian – 311 Glenwood Ave.- Accoustic Manner (Bluegrass) — 10 p.m.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Jonathan Freeman Trio (Jazz) — 6:30 p.m.
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus St. – Blackberry Smoke (Indie/Jam) — 8 p.m.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – The Major Sevens (Roots) — 9 p.m.
Southland Ballroom – 614 North West St. – Sok Monkee (Indie) — 9:30 p.m.
The Oxford – 319 Fayetteville St. – Rick Young (Covers) — 10 p.m.
The Point – 1626 Glenwood Ave. – Al Williams (Covers) — 9 p.m.
Tir Na Nog – 218 South Blount St. – Local Beer Local Band Feat. The Rosebuds, Heads On Sticks (Indie)— 10 p.m.
42nd Street Oyster Bar – 508 W. Jones St. – Delta 88 (Covers) — 9 p.m.
Friday, April 22
Amra’s – 106 Glenwood Ave. – Rubberband (Covers) – 10 p.m.
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Early: Cecil Johnson (Jazz) — 6 p.m. Late: T. Proctor Vacation (Covers) — 10 p.m.
Bone Daddy’s – 605 Creekside Drive – Better with Age (Covers) — 9 p.m.
Deep South The Bar – 430 South Dawson – Parmalee (Indie) — 10 p.m.
Dive Bar – 3 Glenwood Ave. – Downtown Brown (Punk/Funk) — 10 p.m.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Bill Stevens Trio (Jazz) — 6:30 p.m.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – Discovery Dance Party (Electronica/Dance) — 10 p.m.
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus St. – Amos Lee (Americana) — 10 p.m.
Napper Tandy’s – 126 North West St. – The Shakedown (Covers) — 9 p.m.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – Raising Hope Earthquake Relief Feat. Johnny Swank, James Dunn, Tiny Boxes, More (Multiple Genres) — 9 p.m.
Slim’s Bar – 227 South Wilmington St. – Revolutionary Sweethearts (Indie) — 9 p.m.
Southland Ballroom – 614 North West St. – Broadslab, Enemy in Disguise (Rock/Psychedelic) — 9:30 p.m.
The Oxford – 319 Fayetteville St. – Stone Chiefs (Covers) — 10 p.m.
Tir Na Nog – 218 South Blount St. – The Dickens (Rock/Covers) — 10 p.m.
42nd Street Oyster Bar – 508 W. Jones St. – Traveling Mayhem (Covers) — 9 p.m.
Saturday, April 23
Amra’s – 106 Glenwood Ave. – Scarlett (Covers) – 10 p.m.
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Early: Cecil Johnson (Jazz) — 6 p.m. Late: Madd Elaine (Covers) — 10 p.m.
Bone Daddy’s – 605 Creekside Drive – Arrogant Bastards (Covers) — 9 p.m.
Deep South The Bar – 430 South Dawson – Revelus, Project 581 (Rock) — 10 p.m.
Dive Bar – 3 Glenwood Ave. – The Villians (Rock) — 10 p.m.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Joe Gore (Jazz) — 6:30 p.m.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – Crystal Stilts, German Measles (Indie) — 10 p.m.
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus St. – Reggae Fest! — 8 p.m.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – Pat McGee Band w/ Schiavone McGee (Rock) — 10 p.m.
Slim’s Bar – 227 South Wilmington St. – The Riff (Indie) — 9 p.m.
Southland Ballroom – 614 North West St. – SUBSONIC! (Electronica/Dance )— 9 p.m.
The Oxford – 319 Fayetteville St. – Steelwater (Covers) — 10 p.m.
Tir Na Nog – 218 South Blount St. – Hipslack (Covers) — 9 p.m.
42nd Street Oyster Bar – 508 W. Jones St. – Lawn Darts (Covers) — 9 p.m.
Sunday, April 24
Bone Daddy’s – 605 Creekside Drive – Bernie Lamb & Friends (Blues) — 2 p.m.
Five Star – 511 West Hargett St – Neu Romance (Dance/Electronica) — 10 p.m.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – Woodsman, Tjutjuna, More (Indie) — 9 p.m.
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus St. – Agria, Luduico Technique (Indie) — 8 p.m.
