Music picks of the Week (full calendar below)
Wednesday 4/27
Electric Soul Pandemic – Pourhouse (Psychedelic/Jam) — 9:30 p.m. | $7
This Greensboro band is yet another from the deep pool of Jam/Psychedelic talent that we have here in the area. ESP – as they are referred to by their adoring fans — tend to use more guitars and electronica than some of the others, which give them a psychedelic/spacey fee. Add in a twist of folk vocals and the result is a long groove session. Easy to listen to, even easier to dance to. Come out and enjoy a great night of music. Yesterday’s Gravy and Mac & Juice open the evening.
Mayday Parade – Lincoln Theatre (Indie Pop) — 9:30 p.m. | $18
One of the hottest Indie Pop bands on the scene right now, Mayday Parade has been the heartthrob of many a hip teenager & college student. If that’s all it was, they would not have been on the “Picks of the Week.” Fortunately, it’s not. This is a solid group of musicians who have hard-driving, yet balanced music and with excellent vocals and harmonization that really gives the impression of polished and professional. The other huge benefit this group has is that they have an excellent stage presence and can entertain. This band is going places. Catch them while you can; next time it will likely be at a large venue for much, much, more. Select Smart and Colorslide will open the evening.
Thursday 4/28
Ryan Montbleau – Pourhouse (Indie/Alt/Jam) — 9 p.m. | $12
New England born and bred, this musician got his start playing at coffee shops and small venues in and around the suburbs of Boston. This led to a formation of a band and more recognition as well as a gravitation toward Jam/Funk and Indie, which led to a record deal and national tours. Ryan is an excellent vocalist with quite a range that is not only powerful, but clear. Coupled with a great supporting cast of a band, his music is clear, enjoyable and very well received. If you like Martin Sexton, you will love his music.
The Bottle Rockets w/ Rayland Baxter – The Berkeley Cafe (Americana/ Rock) — 8 p.m. | $15
All the way from St. Louis and nationally acclaimed, The Berk is in for a great night of Honky Tonk to start the weekend off a little early. This band is known for a laid back style of Rock, with hints of swamp and Americana mixed in. Lots of catchy tunes solid musicianship and you can expect a great crowd.
Music Calendar
Monday, April 25
Amra’s – 106 Glenwood Ave. – Chris Suiter (Jazz) – 9:30 p.m.
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Cecil Johnson (Jazz) — 6:30 p.m.
Busy Bee – 225 South Wilmington St. – Bluegrass (Jam) — 8 p.m.
Deep South The Bar – 430 South Dawson – Brenn, Eric Sommer, The Bamfs (Indie/Blues) — 9 p.m.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – White Hills, Kolyma, Arbor Myst (Indie/Space Rock) — 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 26
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. – Justin Johnson (Jazz) — 6:30 p.m.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – Crocodiles, The Fresh and Only, Young Prisms (Punk/Indie) — 9:30 p.m.
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus St. – Silerstein, Bayside, Texas in July, More (Rock/Indie) — 6 p.m.
Wednesday, April 27
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 – Tommy Redd & The All-Star Jam Band (Blues) — 9 p.m.
The Brewery – 3009 Hillsborough St. – For Today, Motionless in White, Chelsea Grin, For the Fallen Dreams, In the Midst of Lions, more – (Rock/Metal) — 8 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. – Mebanesville (Roots/World) — 6:30 p.m.
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus St. – Mayday Parade, Select Smart, Colorslide (Indie) — 6:30 p.m.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – Electric Soul Pandemic, Yesterday’s Gravy, More (Indie/Jam) — 9 p.m.
Southland Ballroom – 614 North West St. – Captial City Metal Showcase (Metal) — 9 p.m.
Thursday, April 28
Berkeley Café – 217 West Martin St. – The Bottle Rockets w/ Wayland Baxter (Country Rock) — 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 – Jenn Mundia, Shana Tucker, Dragmatic (Rock/Soul) — 10 p.m.
Hibernian – 311 Glenwood Ave.- Chicken Fried Blues (Swamp Blues) — 10 p.m.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Speakeasy (Jazz) — 6:30 p.m.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – Lactose Quervo, Dark Water Rising (Rock/Indie) — 9 p.m.
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus St. – Ballyhoo, Doco, Bastard Sons (Reggae/Jam) — 8 p.m.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – The Ryan Montbleau Band (Indie/Alt/Jam Rock) — 9 p.m.
Southland Ballroom – 614 North West St. – Jahman Brahman, CinderCat, Electric Confetti Rhetoric Regiment (Indie/Jazz Jam/Alt) — 7 p.m.
The Oxford – 319 Fayetteville St. – Alex Lawhorn (Covers) — 10 p.m.
The Point – 1626 Glenwood Ave. – Brickhouse (Covers) — 9 p.m.
Tir Na Nog – 218 South Blount St. – Local Beer Local Band Feat. The Jackets, Justin Robinson, The Mary Antoinettes (Indie) — 10 p.m.
42nd Street Oyster Bar – 508 W. Jones St. – Ben Tores (Covers) — 9 p.m.
Friday, April 29
Amra’s – 106 Glenwood Ave. – Soul Psychedelique (Neu Soul/Covers) – 10 p.m.
Berkeley Café – 217 West Martin St. – Black Mambas ,No Eyes,Monoslang (Psychedelic Rock) — 9 p.m.
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Early: Cecil Johnson (Jazz) —6 p.m. Late: Big Chief (Covers) — 10 p.m.
Bone Daddy’s – 605 Creekside Drive – Donnaha Station (Covers) — 9 p.m.
Deep South The Bar – 430 South Dawson – Parmalee (Indie) — 10 p.m.
Dive Bar – 3 Glenwood Ave. – Joe Buck Yourself (Hillbilly Punk) — 10 p.m.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Shana Tucker (Jazz/Soul) — 6:30 p.m.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – The Smith Westerns (Indie) — 9 p.m.
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus St. – Ponderosa, Garland Mason Band (Folk/Bluegrass) — 10 p.m.
Napper Tandy’s – 126 North West St. – Stone Age Rodeos (Covers) — 9 p.m.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – The Old Ceremony, Onward Soldier (Indie) — 10 p.m.
Slim’s Bar – 227 South Wilmington St. – Jason Kutchman, Bruce Hazel & Temperance League (Indie) — 9 p.m.
Southland Ballroom – 614 North West St. – Yo Mommas Big Fat Booty Band, Tennessee Jed (Rock/Funk) — 9:30 p.m.
The Oxford – 319 Fayetteville St. – Lawn Darts (Covers) — 10 p.m.
Tir Na Nog – 218 South Blount St. – The Johnnies (Rock/Covers) — 10 p.m.
42nd Street Oyster Bar – 508 W. Jones St. – The Magic Pipers (Covers) — 9 p.m.
Saturday, April 30
Amra’s – 106 Glenwood Ave. – Crush (Covers) – 10 p.m.
Berkeley Café – 217 West Martin St. –
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Early: Cecil Johnson (Jazz) — 6 p.m. Late: Steelwater (Covers) — 10 p.m.
Bone Daddy’s – 605 Creekside Drive – Retro Buzzkill (Covers/Blues) — 9 p.m.
The Brewery – 3009 Hillsborough St. – Embracing Goodbye, The Future is Me, To Speak of Wolves (Rock) — 8 p.m.
Deep South The Bar – 430 South Dawson – Tempered Machine, Chris Harland (Rock) —10 p.m.
Dive Bar – 3 Glenwood Ave. – The Hub City Stompers, The Hell No (Ska/Reggae/Swamp Rock) — 10 p.m.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Don Martin Dance Band (Jazz) — 6:30 p.m.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – Static Minds, Dynamite Brothers (Rock) — 10 p.m.
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus St. – Abbey Road – Live! (Beatles Covers) — 9 p.m.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – American Aquarium, Martha Ann Motel (Indie) 10pm
Shakedown Street – 2500 Hillsborough St. – TBA (Call Club) — 10 p.m.
Slim’s Bar – 227 South Wilmington St. – Once & Future Kings (Indie) — 9 p.m.
Southland Ballroom – 614 North West St. – Red White & Crue, Poisoned (Tribute) — 9 p.m.
The Oxford – 319 Fayetteville St. – Steelwater (Covers) — 10 p.m.
Tir Na Nog – 218 South Blount St. – Trionide Dancers (Covers) — 9 p.m.
42nd Street Oyster Bar – 508 W. Jones St. – The Jones (Covers) — 9 p.m.
Sunday, May 1
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. – Stripmines, Shoppers Panzram Burma (Punk/Rock) — 9 p.m.
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus St. – Tarantula, Stereo Skyline, Swimming with Dolphins (Indie/Electronica/Jam) — 8 p.m.
Southland Ballroom – 614 North West St. – Steve Kimock (Roots/Americana) — 5 p.m.
