The Triangle is quickly becoming home to some great Jazz Fusion bands. Durham-based Bull City Syndicate is one of those who leading the charge and giving us some great party Jazz Funk. Catch them Friday at Kings Barcade as they perform a show with Local Ska band Archbishops of Blount Street. This is where the party is at! (Photo Courtesy of Triangle Uncorked)
Wednesday, Feb. 29
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 – Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Show — 10 p.m. Cover: $8.
Hibernian – 311 Glenwood Ave.- Adam Pitts (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Bruce Emery & David McKnight (Jazz) — 6:30 p.m. Cover: Free.
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus St. – Randy Rogers Band, Thompson-Howell Band (Americana/Country Rock) — 8 p.m. Cover: $14-17.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – Sam Robinson & The Groove Elators (Alt Blues Rock) — 9 p.m. Cover: $7.
O’Malley’s – 5228 Hollyridge Dr. – Nick Driver (Covers) — 9 p.m.
Sadlacks – 2116 Hillsborough St. – Open Mic
Shakedown Street – 2500 Hillsborough St. – Electronica/Dubstep/Lounge Showcase – Hosted by Jaminabox (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 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.
Sam Robinson and the Groove Elators are relatively new to the music scene but in no way are they inexperienced. Hailing from the Triad, this band is made up of seasoned veterans who have collaborated with the likes of Tinsley Ellis and Tim Reynolds. They frequently have music greats Artimus Pyle and Kofi Burbridge as part of their performances. Certainly they are rising stars in Blues vein of Southern Funk Rock and Wednesday at the Pourhouse is the perfect time to catch them as they make their Triangle Debut. (Photo courtesy of Sam Robinson)
Thursday, March 1
Amra’s – 106 Glenwood Ave. – Alexis & Joe (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 – Tim Smith Band, Jordan Okrend (Reggae, Jam) — 8:30 p.m. Cover: $5.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Straight Up! (Jazz) — 6:30 p.m. Cover: Free.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – The New Awful, Phononova (Indie) — 9:30 p.m. Cover: $5.
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus St. – Last Band Standing Feat: Mipso Trio, Lizzy Ross Band, Big Something, LiLa, more (Indie/Jam) — 7:30 p.m. Cover: $12-15 (VIP $75).
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. – James Younger Gang (Rock) — 9 p.m. Cover: $5.
Sadlacks – 2116 Hillsborough St. – Open Mic – 8 p.m.
Shakedown Street – 2500 Hillsborough St. – Hip Hop Showcase (Hip-Hop) — 9 p.m.
Sparians – 120 St Albans St. – Brad Benson (Covers) — 7 p.m. Cover: Free.
The Point – 1626 Glenwood Ave. – Al Williams Band (Covers) — 10 p.m. Cover: Free.
Tir Na Nog – 218 South Blount St. – Local Beer Local Band Presents: Hammer No More the Fingers, Big Picture (Indie/Rock) — 10 p.m. Cover: Free.
Razorbread is a funk/experimental band out of Asheville and is making it’s Triangle debut this Saturday at Shakedown street. They take great pleasure in blending elements of jam, rock and funk for a great party jam atmosphere that they guarantee will make you want to dance. They share the bill with Black Heart Kings & Old Rusty Mandolin. (Photo Courtesy of Band)
Friday, March 2
Amra’s – 106 Glenwood Ave. – Magic Pipers (Covers) – 10 p.m. Cover: Free.
Berkeley Café – 217 West Martin St. – Atma Weapon, Salvacion, August (Rock) — 8 p.m. Cover: $5.
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Early: Cecil Johnson (Jazz) — 6 p.m. Cover: Free.
Cameron Bar & Grille – 2018 Clark Ave. – Mike Loos (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Deep South The Bar – 430 South Dawson – Heroes Romance, Sean Waterman (Rock) — 10 p.m. Cover: $5 ($10 if under 21).
Jupiter Coyote is a regional touring band hailing from Upstate South Carolina. They have been around for quite some time and promise to provide a great First Friday performance of their own brand of Southern Folk Fusion. Get ready for a great mix of new and old material as they take the Lincoln Theatre by storm. (Photo courtesy of Band)
Dive Bar – 3 Glenwood Ave. – RBT, Dead Yet, Kingshead (Rock) — 10 p.m. Cover: Free.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Blue T w/ Fred Westerbrook (Jazz) — 6:30 p.m. Cover: Free.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – Bull City Syndicate, Archbishops of Blount Street (Ska/Jazz) — 10 p.m. Cover: $5.
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus St. – Jupiter Coyote, Old Habits, Nick & The Babes (Americana/Folk) — 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. – DJ Randy (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
O’Malley’s – 5228 Hollyridge Dr. – Chris Overstreet (Covers) — 9 p.m.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – Mantras, Dopapod, Former Champions (Indie/Jam/Rock) — 9:30 p.m. Cover: $10-12.
Ruckus Pizza – 2233 Avent Ferry Rd. – Drew Johnson (Covers) — 9 p.m.
Shakedown Street – 2500 Hillsborough St. – Electric Shade (Indie) — 10 p.m. Cover: $3.
Southland Ballroom – 614 North West St. – Hip-Hop Showcase Feat: Ghost Dog, Manifest, Tuscon, more (Hip Hop) — 10 p.m. Cover: $8-11.
Sparians – 120 St Albans St. – Madd Elaine (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
The Oxford – 319 Fayetteville St. – Ricky Young (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Tir Na Nog – 218 South Blount St. – Early: Irish Wolfhounds (Irish Folk) — 7 p.m. Cover: Free. Late: The Shakedown (Covers) — 10 p.m. Cover: $3.
Woody’s @ City Market – 205 Wolfe St. – Acoustic Manner (Bluegrass) — 10 p.m. Cover: Free.
World of Beer – 121 St Albans St. – The Johnnies (Covers) — 9 p.m.
42nd Street Oyster Bar – 508 W. Jones St. – Mike Mickxer (Covers) — 10 p.m. Cover: Free.
Brooklyn band Dinosaur Feathers returns to Kings Barcade this Saturday after their packed Hopscotch performance. This band has mastered the fusion of a number of genres from Punk Funk to Indie to Blues and it's all done to keep the audience off balance – and enjoying the night. Speaking of nights, this a night of nights with Grandchildren and Tow3rs sharing the bill. The three bands are extremely talented. This will be a full night of music and it's only $3 thanks to some generous sponsors. (photo courtesy of the village voice)
Saturday, March 3
Amra’s – 106 Glenwood Ave. – Blue Monday (Covers) – 10 p.m.
Berkeley Café – 217 West Martin St. – Praetorius, Dogbane, Overlord (Rock) — 9 p.m. Cover: $5.
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Early: Cecil Johnson (Jazz) — 6 p.m. Cover: Free.
Cameron Bar & Grille – 2018 Clark Ave. – Chris Suiter (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Deep South The Bar – 430 South Dawson – Blue Angel Blue, Land of The Living, Bobby Bryson (Indie) — 9 p.m. Cover: $5.
Dive Bar – 3 Glenwood Ave. – Hellbound Glory, Tonk (Outlaw Country) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Jim Ferris Dance Band (Jazz) — 6:30 p.m.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – Dinosaur Feathers, Tow3rs, Grandchildren (Indie) — 9:30 p.m. Cover: $3.
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus St. – Corrosion of Conformity, Torche, Valient Thor, A Storm of Light (Rock/Metal) — 8 p.m. Cover $15-18.
Mint – 223 Fayetteville St. – Viswas Chitnis (Instrumental) — 6:30 p.m. Cover: Free.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – Electric Soul Pandemic, Chasing Edison, Yesterday’s Gravy (Jam/Indie) — 10 p.m. Cover: $7.
Shakedown Street – 2500 Hillsborough St. – Razorbread, Black Heart Kings, Old Rusty Mandolin (Jam/Funk) — 9 p.m. Cover: $3.
Southland Ballroom – 614 North West St. – Customer Appreciation Party Feat: The Ritz, (Jam/Groove) — 10 p.m. Cover: Free.
Sparians – 120 St Albans St. – Brickhouse (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
The Oxford – 319 Fayetteville St. – Cool Kid Collective (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Tir Na Nog – 218 South Blount St. – Paddy Gibney (Irish/Folk) — 9 p.m. Cover: $5.
42nd Street Oyster Bar – 508 W. Jones St. – Steelwater (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.–
World of Beer – 121 St Albans St. – Daniel Sean Band (Covers) — 9 p.m.
Sunday night is a big night at Kings Barcade. Woodsman, a Brooklyn band with Rocky Mountain roots, comes to play alongside local favorite bands Lonnie Walker & Old Bricks for a great night of music. Woodsman is a solid band that produces a European influenced indy beat that retains elements of its Rocky Mountain folk and its more contemporary urbanist surroundings. A truly great show is on tap for those of you who venture out this Sunday. (photo courtesy of Brooklyn Vegan)
Sunday, March 4
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. – Larry Hutcherson (Jazz) — 10:30 a.m. Cover: Free.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – Woodsman, Lonnie Walker, Old Bricks (Indie) — 9:30 p.m. Cover: $6-8.
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus St. – Tribal Seeds, Fortunate Youth, Doco (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. – Eire Lingue (Folk Irish) — 2 p.m. Cover: Free.
O’Malley’s – 5228 Hollyridge Dr. – Chris Overstreet (Covers) — 9 p.m.
Pour House – 224 South Blount St. – Foldback (Rock) — 7 p.m. Cover: Free.
Shakedown Street – 2500 Hillsborough St. – Eargasm Presents: Drigue London, more (Hip-Hop) — 9 p.m.
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.
