Tuesday, Feb. 21
Amra’s – 106 Glenwood Ave. – DJ Collin (Dance/Karoke) — 8 p.m. Cover: Free.
It's Mardi Gras this Tuesday and if you are in Raleighwood there is not a better place to be to celebrate this event than at Sadlacks to see the best Dixieland Jazz band in the area. The King Rippers, led by David Wright, are a true treat and a celebration in and of themselves. Mardi Gras is just a bonus! (Photo Courtesy of Carl Blackwell)
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Early: Cecil Johnson (Jazz) — 6 p.m. Late: Big Chief (Covers) — 9 p.m.
Buku – 110 East Davie St. – Viswas Chitnis (World) — 7 p.m.
Deep South The Bar – 430 South Dawson – Willard “Th’Bullfrog” McGee (Blues/Open Mic) — 9 p.m.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Science Cafe (Jazz) — 6:30 p.m. Cover: Free.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – Amen Dunes, Mountains, Nests (Indie) — 9:30 p.m. Cover: $8.
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus St. – Attack Attack, The Ghost Inside, Ever After, more (Rock) — 7 p.m. Cover: $17-20.
O’Malley’s – 5228 Hollyridge Dr. – Chris Overstreet (Covers) — 8 p.m.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – Jimkata (Indie) — 9 p.m. Cover: $6.
Ruckus Pizza – 2233 Avent Ferry Rd. – Brian Jones (Covers & Open Mic) — 9 p.m.
Sadlacks – 2116 Hillsborough St. – HAPPY MARDI GRAS 2012! Feat: The King Rippers (Dixieland Jazz) — 8 p.m. Cover: Free.
Shakedown Street – 2500 Hillsborough St. – Been Jammin Hosts Open Mic — 8 p.m.-midnight. Cover: Free.
Former Cross Canadian Ragweed great Cody Canada brings his new edition, The Departed, to the Lincoln Theatre for a Thursday night show. A true treat for Raleigh, Cody and his band are some of the best in their genre bending folk/bluegrass/americana style. I liken them a lot to Leftover Salmon in the way that they can master and blend the genres for a great sound. Come out for a great night of top-notch music. (Photo Courtesy of Cody Canada)
Wednesday, Feb. 22
Amra’s – 106 Glenwood Ave. – Jason Adamo – (Indie/Covers) — 9:30 p.m. Cover: Free.
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Cecil Johnson (Jazz) — 6 p.m.
Buku – 110 East Davie St. – All Star Blues Jam w/ Will Beaty (Blues) — 8:30 p.m.
Busy Bee – 225 South Wilmington St. – WAX (Electronica/Dance) — 10 p.m.
Deep South The Bar – 430 South Dawson – Lounge Night Feat: Alex Lawhorn, Hank Sinatra (Unplugged), Greg Sullivan, more (Americana/Folk/Jazz) — 8 p.m. Cover: $5.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – LongRifle (Folk/Bluegrass) — 6:30 p.m. Cover: Free.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – Corey Hunt Band (Indie) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
O’Malley’s – 5228 Hollyridge Dr. – Tino Gray (Covers) — 9 p.m.
Sadlacks – 2116 Hillsborough St. – Open Mic
Shakedown Street – 2500 Hillsborough St. – Electronica/Dubstep/Lounge Showcase – Hosted by The Black Ashleys & Sounds of Curves (Electronica) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free
Southland Ballroom – 614 North West St. – Dubstep Wednesday’s Feat: Kure, Psyko, Noble K (Dance/Electronica) — 9 p.m. Cover: $4 (Ladies are Free).
Sullivans – 420 Glenwood Ave. – Al Strong Trio (Jazz) — 7 p.m. Cover: Free.
World of Beer – 121 St Albans St. – Clay Misenhiemer (Covers) — 8 p.m. Cover: Free.
Local Indie Trio Birds and Arrows play Tir Na Nog's Local Beer, Local Band on Thursday night. Simple, solid, clear music and lyrics - their stylings are soothing and masterful - definitely an easy way to ease into the weekend. Best part about the show (besides the superb music) - its FREE. (Photo courtesy of Birds and Arrows)
Thursday, Feb. 23
Amra’s – 106 Glenwood Ave. – My Cousin Skinny (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Early: Cecil Johnson (Jazz) — 6 p.m. Late: Open Mic w/ Bruce Clark (Covers) — 10 p.m. Cover: Free.
Busy Bee – 225 South Wilmington St. – Bumble w/ DJ Thein (Electronica) — 10 p.m.
Deep South The Bar – 430 South Dawson – Fooligans, Bamfs, Mumu Tutu, more (Rock) — 8:30 p.m. Cover: $5.
Hibernian – 311 Glenwood Ave. – Soulominos (Covers) — 10 p.m. Cover: Free.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Ellis Merlin (Jazz) — 6:30 p.m. Cover: Free.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – The Bickett Gallery Presents: Spelling Bee — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus St. – Cody Canada & The Departed (Folk/Indie) — 8 p.m. Cover: $12-15.
Mint – 223 Fayetteville St. – Viswas Chitnis (Instrumental) — 6:30 p.m. Cover: Free.
Napper Tandy’s – 126 North West St. – Gary “Rebel” Hadu (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
O’Malley’s – 5228 Hollyridge Dr. – David Howell (Covers) — 9 p.m.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – The Family, Tiny Boxes, more (Indie/Funk) — 9 p.m. Cover: $7.
Sadlacks – 2116 Hillsborough St. – Open Mic – 8 p.m.
Shakedown Street – 2500 Hillsborough St. – Dirrty Dame, Tone Skilla, more (Hip-Hop) — 9 p.m.
Sparians – 120 St Albans St. – Adam Pitts (Covers) — 7 p.m. Cover: Free.
The Point – 1626 Glenwood Ave. – Magic Pipers (Covers) — 10 p.m. Cover: Free.
Tir Na Nog – 218 South Blount St. – Local Beer Local Band Presents: Birds & Arrows, more (Indie/Rock) — 10 p.m. Cover: Free.
World of Beer – 121 St Albans St. – Jimmy Dasher (Covers) — 8 p.m. Cover: Free.
The Embers are one of the Kings of Beach Music - a Carolina Tradition. Come out to Sparians on Friday night and be Ready to Shag the night away as they will play to a packed house. (Photo Courtesy of Embers Entertainment)
Friday, Feb. 24
Amra’s – 106 Glenwood Ave. – Groovetown (Covers) – 10 p.m. Cover: Free.
Berkeley Café – 217 West Martin St. – Forced Reality, Patriot, Antaga, More (Rock) — 8 p.m.
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Early: Cecil Johnson (Jazz) — 6 p.m. Late: M’80s (Covers) — 10 p.m. Cover: Free.
Cameron Bar & Grille – 2018 Clark Ave. – James & The Giant Ego (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Deep South The Bar – 430 South Dawson – Revelus, Shadow of Myself, Black Market (Rock) — 10 p.m. Cover: $5.
Dive Bar – 3 Glenwood Ave. – The Independents (Punk/Ska) — 10 p.m. Cover: Free.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Mahalo Jazz Band (Jazz) — 6:30 p.m. Cover: Free.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – The Infamous Sugar, Torpor, more (Rock) — 10 p.m. Cover: $6.
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus St. – Revolution Raleigh (Dance Party/Rave) — 9 p.m. Cover: $7.
Napper Tandy’s – 126 North West St. – DJ Randy (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – Early: Johnny Folsom 4, Dune Dogs, Thompson-Howell (Americana) — 8 p.m. Cover: $8 Late: Sunshine Riot (Jam) — 10:30 p.m. Cover: Free.
Ruckus Pizza – 2233 Avent Ferry Rd. – Drew Johnson (Covers) — 9 p.m.
Sadlacks – 2116 Hillsborough St. – Dex Romweber (Folk) — 8 p.m. Cover: Free.
Shakedown Street – 2500 Hillsborough St. – Dark Water Rising, Lizh (Rock/Americana) — 10 p.m.
Southland Ballroom – 614 North West St. – Fire & Ice Masquerade (Electronica/Dance) — 10 p.m. Cover: $5-8.
Sparians – 120 St Albans St. – The Embers (Beach) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Sullivans – 420 Glenwood Ave. – Jim Ferris Trio (Jazz) — 7 p.m. Cover: Free.
The Oxford – 319 Fayetteville St. – Steelwater (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Woody’s @ City Market – 205 Wolfe St. – Justin Runyon (Covers) — 8 p.m.
World of Beer – 121 St Albans St. – Mark Mckee (Covers) — 9 p.m.
42nd Street Oyster Bar – 508 W. Jones St. – Party Nuts (Covers) — 10 p.m. Cover: Free.
New Orleans rock legends Dash Rip Rock will take the Berkeley Cafe by storm on Saturday. These guys have been a fixture in the Southern Rock scene for two decades and are entertainers of the highest caliber. (Photo Courtesy of Ken Rieves)
Saturday, Feb. 25
Amra’s – 106 Glenwood Ave. – Crush (Covers) – 10 p.m.
Berkeley Café – 217 West Martin St. – The Wrinkle Neck Mules (Folk/Bluegrass) — 9 p.m. Cover: $10.
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Early: Cecil Johnson (Jazz) — 6 p.m. Late: Madd Elaine (Covers) — 10 p.m. Cover: Free.
Cameron Bar & Grille – 2018 Clark Ave. – Russ Thompson (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Deep South The Bar – 430 South Dawson – Meatbox, Machine Gun Earl, more (Rock) —10 p.m. Cover: $5.
Dive Bar – 3 Glenwood Ave. – The Outliers (Rock/Metal) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Moon & Stars Dance Band (Jazz) — 6:30 p.m.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – The Mary Annettes, Justin Robinson (Indie) — 9:30 p.m.
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus St. – Who’s Bad (Michael Jackson Tribute) — 9 p.m. Cover $14.50-18.
Mint – 223 Fayetteville St. – Viswas Chitnis (Instrumental) — 6:30 p.m. Cover: Free.
Napper Tandy’s – 126 North West St. – Doug Clark & The Hot Nuts (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – Early: William Fitzsimmons, Noah Gunderson (Indie) — 7:30 p.m. Cover: $14-18. Late: Joe Hero (Foo Fighters Tribute) — 10 p.m. Cover: $5.
Sadlacks – 2116 Hillsborough St. – Kenny Roby — 7 p.m. Cover: Free.
Shakedown Street – 2500 Hillsborough St. – The Ends, Sweet Kenivel (Jam/Funk) — 9 p.m. Cover: $5.
Southland Ballroom – 614 North West St. – The Werks, The Heavy Pets, Kingator (Jam/Groove) — 10 p.m. Cover: $10-13.
Sparians – 120 St Albans St. – Magic Pipers (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
The Oxford – 319 Fayetteville St. – Old Avenue (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Tir Na Nog – 218 South Blount St. – Early: Wake Pipe & Drum (Irish Folk) — 6 p.m. Cover: Free. Late: My Three Kilts, Paddy Gibney (Irish/Folk) — 9 p.m. Cover: $5.
42nd Street Oyster Bar – 508 W. Jones St. – Stone Age Romeos (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Woody’s @ City Marketr – 205 Wolfe St. – Russ Thompson (Covers) — 8 p.m.
World of Beer – 121 St Albans St. – Triple Wide (Bluegrass) — 9 p.m.
While Not Playing in Raleigh this week, I have to give a shout out to Local Band, Delta Rae, who has done good and was just been signed by Warner Brothers Music last week. In one of my original reviews of them, I stated that it was not a matter of "if" it was a matter of "when" they would make it to the big show. Their talent and love for music is inspiring and this is a great move for them. Good Luck, although I doubt you will need it. (Photo Courtesy of Rob Mosely - Pics R Easy)
Sunday, Feb. 26
Deep South The Bar – 430 South Dawson – Artist Lounge – Feat: Greg Sullivan (Accoustic/Jam) — 8 p.m.
Five Star – 511 West Hargett St – Neu Romance – DJ Collection (Dance, Hip-Hop, Old School, Electronica) — 9 p.m.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Gene O’Neil (Jazz) — 10:30 a.m. Cover: Free.
Mint – 223 Fayetteville St. – Viswas Chitnis (instrumental) 6:30pm cover: Free
Mosaic – 517 West Jones St. –
Napper Tandy’s – 126 North West St. – Eire Lingue (Folk Irish) — 2 p.m. Cover: Free.
Pour House – 224 South Blount St. – Dash Rip Rock, Richard Baccus & the Luckiest Twins, Terry Anderson & the Olympic Ass Kicking Team (Southern Rock) — 7 p.m. Cover: $10.
Shakedown Street – 2500 Hillsborough St. – Eargasm Presents: (Hip-Hop) — 9 p.m.
Southland Ballroom – 614 North West St. – Woofstock Presents: Hipslack, Beautiful Dangerous, 5 Speed, Plutopia, Brother Essau, more (Multiple) — 1 p.m. Cover: $15.
The Oxford – 319 Fayetteville St. – Jazz Brunch (Jazz) — 11 a.m.
Tir Na Nog – 218 South Blount St. – Irish Jam Session (Celtic/Jam) — 3 p.m.
