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Monday, Feb 14th<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n Amras \u2013 106 Glenwood Ave – www.amrasraleigh<\/strong>.com<\/a> \u2013 Chris Suiter \u2013 9:30pm (Jazz)<\/cite><\/p>\n Busy Bee\u00a0 – 225 South Wilmington Street \u2013 www.busybeeraleigh<\/strong>.com<\/a> – Bluegrass Jam \u2013 (Bluegrass) 9pm\/<\/cite><\/em><\/p>\n Deep South The Bar\u00a0 430 South Dawson – www.deepsouth<\/strong>thebar.com<\/a> – Deuce Ellis (mashup) 9pm\/<\/cite><\/em><\/p>\n Tuesday, Feb 15th<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n The Love Hangover \u2013 Kings Barcade (variety)<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest installment of local musicians pairing up to perform songs that will mend broken hearts and break whole hearts \u2013 will happen at Kings on Tuesday.\u00a0 Scattered at 5 locations around the Eastern Half of the US, what started as a simple performance has now become and annual tradition and seems to grow as the years go by.\u00a0 Now in its 12th<\/sup> year, this edition features 10 musicians from 9 different bands.\u00a0 Expect a mixed bag of songs for this evening jam session \u2013 it\u2019s a nice relaxing \u201clet your guard down\u201d evening of music\u2026\u00a0 A \u201clove hangover\u201d\u2026<\/p>\n ** 9pm Show, $8 cover<\/p>\n Natalia Zukerman & Garrison Starr \u2013 Berkeley Caf\u00e9 (Roots\/Folk)<\/strong><\/p>\n Brooklyn-based Natalia Zukerman has a voice and sound more associated with Delta Blues than Big City Blues.\u00a0 Her smooth vocals draw strong comparisons to Bonnie Raitt and Amy Winehouse \u2013 quite a compliment.\u00a0 Her sound is genuine and it\u2019s remarkable that a city girl can capture the tone and feeling of country blues within the confines of the 5 boroughs\u2026\u00a0 She is also a very talented guitarist and has numerous accolades for her blues\/folk\/country abilities utilizing a picking and slide style that singularly is hard to master\u2026\u00a0 This is truly a treat to catch her on this national tour\u2026.<\/p>\n Los Angeles based Garrison Starr began her career in and around the Memphis area \u2013 and that bluesy\/rock has stayed with her \u2013 as she has added a contemporary flair to her sound that give the root\/blue\/folk sound a neu-indie edge to it.\u00a0 Check out \u201c40 Days\u201d for a sample of her unique sounds \u2013 and the vocals that can be compared to Sharon Van Etten\u2026.\u00a0 Garrison brings and energy and a style to the stage that really rounds out the music experience.\u00a0 If you like the \u201cIndigo Girls\u201d \u2013 you most certainly will not be disappointed\u2026<\/p>\n **8pm Show $12 Cover<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.myspace.com\/nataliazukerman<\/a><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.myspace.com\/garrisonstarr<\/a><\/p>\n Berkeley Caf\u00e9 \u2013 217 West Martin St – www.berkeleycafe<\/strong>.net<\/a> – Natalia Zukerman & Garrison Starr (Roots\/Acoustic) 8pm\/<\/cite><\/em><\/p>\n Kings Barcade \u2013 14 West Martin Street – www.kingsbarcade<\/strong>.com<\/a> – The Love Hangover (mult artists) 8pm\/<\/cite><\/em><\/p>\n Lincoln Theatre \u2013 126 East Cabarrus Street – www.lincolntheatre<\/strong>.com<\/a> – Lotus\/Sci Fi \u2013 (Rock\/Jam) 8:30pm<\/cite><\/em><\/p>\n Wednesday, Feb 16th<\/strong><\/p>\n Lubriphonic \u2013 Pourhouse (Funk\/Blues)<\/strong><\/p>\n Chicago based Lubriphonic ranks right up there with New Orleans greats Karl Dennison\u2019s Tiny Universe, Greyboy Allstars or Dumpstafunk.\u00a0 In fact, they have played with all of them and more over the years\u2026\u00a0 What more can you say \u2013 horn infused blues\/funk with an electro pop edge\u2026\u00a0 It doesn\u2019t get much better than this.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s been a while since these guys have been in town and they have been quite busy, touring the world and putting out a new album that features none other than Ivan Neville\u2026.<\/p>\n This is truly a great night of music and a rare treat for us here in Raleigh to really experience some of the best blues\/funk on the scene right now\u2026<\/p>\n **10pm Show $8 cover<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.myspace.com\/lubriphonic<\/a><\/p>\n Amras \u2013 106 Glenwood Ave – www.amrasraleigh<\/strong>.com<\/a> – Alex Lawhon \u2013 (Jazz) 9:30pm<\/cite><\/em><\/p>\n Berkeley Caf\u00e9 \u2013 217 West Martin St – www.berkeleycafe<\/strong>.net\/<\/a> – Band of Heathens (Roots) \u2013 8pm<\/cite><\/em><\/p>\n Buku \u2013 110 East Davie Street \u2013 www.bukuraleigh.com\/buku<\/a> – All Star Blues Jam w<\/strong>\/Wil Beaty \u2013 (jam\/blues\/funk) 9pm<\/cite><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Irregardless Caf\u00e9 \u2013 901 West Morgan – www.irregardless<\/strong>.com – Nixon Belvin & Guage (Folk) 6:30pm\/<\/cite><\/em><\/p>\n PourHouse \u2013 224 South Blount Street –www.the-pour-house<\/strong>.com – Lubriphonic\u00a0 (Funk) 10pm\/<\/cite> <\/em><\/p>\n Shakedown Street \u2013 2500 Hillsborough St. – www.facebook.com\/…\/Shakedown<\/strong>–Street<\/strong>–Raleigh<\/strong> – Kirk Farmer (Jam) 9pm<\/strong><\/cite><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Thursday, Feb 17th<\/strong><\/p>\n Seven Nations \u2013 Berkeley Caf\u00e9 (Celtic\/Folk)<\/strong><\/p>\n If you are a fan of Scythian, Enter the Haggis or The Battleground Band, This Orlando based band will most certainly impress you. Their blend of Celtic and folk\/rock ties all the best of the genres together. With a mellow vocal approach that is reminiscent of The Tragically Hip<\/strong>, Seven Nations brings a pop edge to a timeless classic style of music. Raleigh is fortunate to catch a show while these guys are on an Eastern Seaboard tour. This is a great night to listen to some great Celtic music with a contemporary and upbeat flair\u2026\u00a0 It will truly be an interesting night of music and dancing.<\/p>\n **8pm Show $15 Cover<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.myspace.com\/sevennations<\/a><\/p>\n I was Totally Destroying It & The Baker Family (Acoustic \/ Indie)<\/strong><\/p>\n We are in for a treat!\u00a0 Local Indie Rockers I was Totally Destroying It will play an acoustic set \u2013 which is a rare treat given their masterful instrumental talents.\u00a0 There is no telling what we will get, but it will most certainly be great!\u00a0 Anyone who has seen them in U2 cover mode or at a prior acoustic set will most certainly be there\u2026\u00a0 The Baker Family <\/strong>balances out the sound with their mellow indie sound that oscillates from Postal Service to Yonder Mtn String Band (albeit with a Texas Hillcountry Flair)\u2026..\u00a0 Able to balance the indie rock sounds of percussion and guitars with the Roots\/Country sounds of steel guitar, banjo and fiddle is proof positive of their range and talent.\u00a0 I am thoroughly impressed with their sound and am most certainly looking forward to their show.<\/p>\n ** 9pm Show – $5 Cover<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.myspace.com\/iwtdi<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.myspace.com\/thebakersnc<\/a><\/p>\n Berkeley Caf\u00e9 \u2013 217 West Martin St – www.berkeleycafe<\/strong>.net<\/a> – Seven Nations \u2013 (Celtic\/Folk) \u2013 8pm\/<\/cite><\/em><\/p>\n Busy Bee\u00a0 – 225 South Wilmington Street – busybeeraleigh<\/strong>.com – Bumble w\/Thien (Electronica) <\/cite><\/em><\/p>\n Deep South The Bar – 430 South Dawson – www.deepsouth<\/strong>thebar.com<\/a> – I Was Totally Destroying It, The Bakers, Jack The Radio (RockAlt) 9pm\/<\/cite><\/em><\/p>\n Hibernian \u2013 311 Glenwood Ave – www.hibernian<\/strong>pub.com<\/a> – Chicken Fried Blues (Country\/Blues) 10pm<\/cite><\/em><\/p>\n Irregardless Caf\u00e9 \u2013 901 West Morgan – www.irregardless<\/strong>.com – Speakeasy (Jazz) 6:30pm\/<\/cite><\/em><\/p>\n Lincoln Theatre \u2013 126 East Cabarrus Street – www.lincolntheatre<\/strong>.com<\/a> – Gwar w\/ Mobile Death Camp & Mensrea (Metal) 7:30pm<\/cite><\/em><\/p>\n PourHouse \u2013 224 South Blount Street – www.the-pour-house<\/strong>.com<\/a> – Project\/Object (Funk\/Jam) 9pm<\/cite> <\/em><\/p>\n Shakedown Street \u2013 2500 Hillsborough St. – www.facebook.com\/…\/Shakedown<\/strong>–Street<\/strong>–Raleigh<\/strong> – Dear Fun & Red Right Return (Rock) 9pm<\/strong><\/cite><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Tir Na Nog \u2013 218 South Blount Street –www.tirnanog<\/strong>irishpub.com – WKNC Local Beer, Local Bands feat. NAPS, Jenna & The Jintlemen & Nests (Indie) 10pm\/<\/cite> <\/em><\/p>\n Friday, Feb 18th<\/strong><\/p>\n Peter Lamb & The Wolves \u2013 North Carolina Museum of Art (Jazz)<\/strong><\/p>\n Local favorites Peter Lamb and Co. come out to jam on a Friday evening.\u00a0 For those of you missing traditional Lounge Jazz, this is the perfect opportunity to get your fix\u2026\u00a0 Fresh off their new album and their awesome performance on WUNC\u2019s \u201cState of Things\u201d these guys are ready to play some great music.<\/p>\n ** 6pm show – Free<\/p>\n Soul Psychedelique \u2013 Amras (Jazz Neo-soul)<\/strong><\/p>\n At first glance, this band might not be taken seriously \u2013 but I strongly suggest giving them a 2nd<\/sup> chance \u2013 no, a hard look and listen\u2026.\u00a0 This Raleigh based band is a powerhouse \u2013 and most certainly under the radar\u2026\u00a0 Johanna Boberg is a star with a top notch voice\u2026\u00a0 A former teen star who has toured the world with the best of the best, she now makes her home here in the Raleigh area and gives us the opportunity with neu-wave soul\/blues\/trip hop lounge style \u2013 which is pulled off on the back of her amazing vocal talents.\u00a0 Their sound is truly unique for this area \u2013 as the sound is a contemporary Seal or Stephane Pompougnac <\/strong>with lots of clubby electro pop within.\u00a0 Catch them for a couple of sets this Friday and be amazed\u2026<\/p>\n **10pm Show \u2013 N\/A Cover<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.myspace.com\/soulpsychedelique<\/a><\/p>\n Punch Brothers \u2013 Lincoln Theatre (Bluegrass)<\/strong><\/p>\n Royalty of the Bluegrass world, the Punch Brothers are truly some of the best in the business.\u00a0 They have toured the world over with some of the best in the industry \u2013 regardless of genre.\u00a0 True musicians and entertainers, this promises to be one hell of night of music \u2013 despite the pricey cover\u2026\u00a0\u00a0 The Punch Brothers are to Tennessee what Steep Canyon Rangers <\/em>are to Western Carolina.\u00a0 If you have a Bluegrass itch to scratch, this will most certainly do the trick.<\/p>\n ** 8:30pm Show $24 Cover<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.punchbrothers.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n Thank You \u2013 Berkeley Caf\u00e9 (Punk\/Indie)<\/strong><\/p>\n What week would not be complete without a little Punk?\u00a0 This Baltimore band is not to disappoint\u2026\u00a0 Lots of driving punk, but also some Neu-Punk\/Indie stuff that keeps you off-balance and allows you to catch your breath.\u00a0 This will be an interesting and entertaining evening from this talented group.\u00a0 Oulipo and Fifty Bird Step open the show.<\/em><\/p>\n **9pm Show TBA Cover<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.myspace.com\/wethankyou<\/a><\/p>\n Amras \u2013 106 Glenwood Ave – www.amrasraleigh<\/strong>.com<\/a> – Soul Psychedelique \u2013 (Electro\/Neo-Soul Fusion) \u2013 10pm<\/cite><\/em><\/p>\n Berkeley Caf\u00e9 \u2013 217 West Martin St – www.berkeleycafe<\/strong>.net<\/a> – Thank You, Oulipo and 50 Bird Step (rock) 9pm\/<\/cite><\/em><\/p>\n Big Easy \u2013 222 Fayetteville St – http:\/\/www.thebigeasync.com\/<\/a> – Mike Mickxer (Rock) 10pm<\/p>\n Bone Daddy\u2019s \u2013 605 Creekside Drive – www.bonedaddys<\/strong>hideaway.com – Better off Dead (Grateful Dead Cover Band) 8:30pm\/<\/cite><\/em><\/p>\n The Brewery \u2013 3009 Hillsborough St – www.brewery<\/strong>nc.com<\/a> – The Ethnographers, Sugar Glydar, The Future is Me (Indie) 8pm\/<\/cite><\/em><\/p>\n Deep South The Bar\u00a0 430 South Dawson – www.deepsouth<\/strong>thebar.com<\/a> – Downfall, Parasite Drag, Ungrained \u2013 (Rock) 9pm\/<\/cite><\/em><\/p>\n Globe \u2013 510 Glenwood Ave – www.globeraleigh<\/strong>.com<\/a> – DJ Castro (House\/Electronica) 10pm<\/cite><\/em><\/p>\n Irregardless Caf\u00e9 \u2013 901 West Morgan – www.irregardless<\/strong>.com – Erich Lieth (Jazz) 6:30pm\/<\/cite><\/em><\/p>\n Kings Barcade \u2013 14 West Martin Street – www.kingsbarcade<\/strong>.com<\/a> – Schooner, Floating Action, The Tomahawks (indie) 10pm \/<\/cite><\/em><\/p>\n Lincoln Theatre \u2013 126 East Cabarrus Street – www.lincolntheatre<\/strong>.com<\/a> – Punch Brothers \u2013 (Bluegrass) 8:30pm\/<\/cite><\/em><\/p>\n Napper Tandys \u2013 126 North West Street – www.nappertandys<\/strong>irishpub.com\/raleigh<\/strong> – TBA \u2013 Call Club<\/strong><\/cite><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n PourHouse \u2013 224 South Blount Street – www.the-pour-house<\/strong>.com<\/a> – Yarn w\/ Nasty Habits (Roots Rock) 9pm<\/cite> <\/em><\/p>\n Shakedown Street \u2013 2500 Hillsborough St. – www.facebook.com\/…\/Shakedown<\/strong>–Street<\/strong>–Raleigh<\/strong> – Jahman Brahman & Jeremy Gilchrist (Rock) 9pm<\/strong><\/cite><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Tir Na Nog \u2013 218 South Blount Street – www.tirnanog<\/strong>irishpub.com<\/a> – SixStylez (Rock) 8pm\/<\/cite> <\/em><\/p>\n Saturday, Feb 19<\/strong><\/p>\n Old Habits \u2013 Kings (Folk)<\/strong><\/p>\n Local Folk Favorites, Old Habits will grace the stage at Kings for a night of excellent music.\u00a0 The Thompson brothers (believe that was the name of their original band) possess an excellent level of talent and chemistry and this carries to their sound and stage presence.\u00a0 This is a highly recommended show for anyone who enjoys a folksy Wilco or Avett Brothers\u2026.\u00a0 These guys are some of the best we have in the area region for folk sounds\u2026\u00a0 Be sure to check out their songs Fried Green Tomatoes or The Creek..\u00a0 The Clay Pigeons will open the evening.<\/em><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.myspace.com\/oldhabitsmusic<\/a><\/p>\n **10 show $6 cover<\/p>\n The Mercators \u2013 Deep South The Bar (Garage\/Roots Rock)<\/strong><\/p>\n Local boys making good, the Mercators keep it real and bring an easy-going garage rock sound with a folksy bent\u2026.\u00a0 Great listening and perfect for starting the night or making it your night\u2026\u00a0 Roberto, Lee, Eric and the boys will entertain you\u2026\u00a0 This is a cross between The Backsliders and the Avett Bros. <\/em> The Separate and Pink Flag will also be on the bill.<\/em><\/p>\n 9pm show – $5 cover<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.myspace.com\/themercators<\/a><\/p>\n Amras \u2013 106 Glenwood Ave –