Charlotte & Area Events & More 02/09/05 - 02/16/05 February 8, 2005

"To me, fair friend, you never can be old For as you were when first your eye I eyed, Such seems your beauty still."
--William Shakespeare

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Wed. Feb. 9

**Steven Delopoulos w/ Reeve Coobs
The Evening Muse
8:00 pm
Charlotte, NC
http://www.reeve.bravehost.com/
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**The Turnstiles w/Tom Eure, Jr.
The Double Door Inn
8:30 pm
Charlotte, NC
http://www.doubledoorinn.com
http://www.tomeure.com

**Hundred Dollar Orchestra featuring (mostly) local folks in an improvising big band: Chris Walldorf, Scott Wishart - drums; Ron
Brendle, Brent Dunn - basses; Ben Kennedy - cello; Trey Johnson - guitar; Derrick Hines - keys; Abdul Khaliq - trumpet; Kris Baucom, Tony McCullough, Erick Payne, and Brent Bagwell - reeds; Dragons 1976, & Ben Best and Joey Stephens of Pyramid
The Room
10:00 pm
Charlotte, NC
http://www.theroom.tv
http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/vibes_feature2.html

**Simplified (Acoustic set with Clee and Sheridan)
The Graduate (Pineville)
Charlotte, NC
http://www.simplifiedmusic.com

**Abe Reid & The Spikedrivers (Every Wednesday)
The Graduate
Lake Norman, NC
http://www.abereid.com

**"Open Jam" at Union Station - hosted by Contagious Blues Band - (Every Wednesday)
Gastonia, NC
Shows start at 8pm.
For info call (704) 864-1966
http://www.contagiousblues.com

**The Comet Grill Open Mic w/ Bill McDonald
7:30 pm
Charlotte, NC
704.371.4300
bill@billymcdonald.net

Thurs. Feb. 10

**SNMNMNM w/Michael Flynn
The Evening Muse
Charlotte, NC
http://www.eveningmuse.com
http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/music_menu.html

**Michael Reno Harrell
Rodi
Gastonia, NC
http://www.rodiworld.com
http://www.michaelrenoharrell.com

**MaxxMusic Presents: North Mississippi All-Stars w/ Corey Harris
The Visulite Theatre
Charlotte, NC
http://www.visulite.com
http://www.maxxmusic.com
http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/vibes_feature2.html
http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/music_menu.html

**Chris Cook
Live interview on WGWG Radio at 11:00 am
http://www.gardner-webb.edu/wgwg/broadcast.html
http://www.chriscookmusic.com

**JD Wilson
Smelly Cat Cafe (every Thursday)
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Charlotte, NC

**Clifton
The Milestone Club
Charlotte, NC
http://www.solidgoldempire.com

Fri. Feb. 11

**MaxxMusic Presents: Chris Knight w/Bill Noonan (early show)
The Evening Muse
Charlotte, NC
http://www.eveningmuse.com
http://www.maxxmusic.com

**Poprocket w/ The Californias (late show)
The Evening Muse
Charlotte, NC
http://www.eveningmuse.com
http://www.poprocketband.com

**The Houston Brothers w/Bruce Hazel (of The Noise)
The Steeple
10:00 pm
Charlotte, NC
http://www.thesteeple.com
http://www.thehoustonbrothers.com

**Jobula w/Carmona
JB'z Beach House
2311 W. Sugarcreek Rd.
Charlotte, NC
www.carmonarocks.com

**Spencer Acuff, Mercy Blue, & Starting Tuesdays
The Room
10:00 pm
Charlotte, NC
http://www.theroom.tv

**Virginia Coalition w/Stephen Kellog
The Visulite Theatre
Charlotte, NC
http://www.visulite.com
http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/music_menu.html

**Lenny Federal and John Wicker (every Friday)
The Comet Grill
Charlotte, NC

**JD Wilson
Dilworth Playhouse Cafe
Charlotte, NC
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
http://www.dilworthplayhouse.com

**Soundproof with Wayne Eason and Mary Fagan
SK Netcafe
8:00 pm
Charlotte, NC
http://www.sknetcafe.com
http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/music_menu.html

** Scott Jeffrey's Band
Midtown Sundries - Harris
10:00 pm
Charlotte, NC
http://www.midtownsundries.com/
http://www.sjband.com

**Chris Cook
Zachary's
8:00 pm - 12:00 midnight
Gastonia, NC
http://www.chriscookmusic.com

**Robin Rogers Duo
Rodi
Gastonia, NC
http://www.rodiworld.com
http://www.robinrogers.com

**Michael Reno Harrell
George Washington Bookstore & Tavern
Concord, NC
http://www.gwbandt.com
http://www.michaelrenoharrell.com

**Contagious
The Grid Iron @ Hwy's 49 and 160
Charlotte/Lake Wylie
(704)583-0200
http://www.contagiousblues.com

**Edwin McCain SOLD OUT
The Sylvia Theater
York, SC
http://www.sylviatheater.com

**Dr. John w/Melvin Sparks Band
The Neighborhood Theatre
Charlotte, NC
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com
http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/music_menu.html

Sat. Feb. 12

**Patrick Davis w/ Julie Lee (early show);
The Evening Muse
Charlotte, NC
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**gogoPilot w/ Kellin Watson (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:00 pm
http://www.kellinwatson.com
http://www.eveningmuse.com
http://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=3713068&Mytoken=20050208131202

**MaxxMusic Presents: Dirty Dozen Brass Band
The Visulite Theatre
Charlotte, NC
http://www.visulite.com
http://www.maxxmusic.com
http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/music_menu.html

**Robin Rogers Trio
Wine Up (in the NoDa Arts District)
Charlotte, NC
http://www.robinrogers.com

**Chris Cook
Zachary's
8:00 pm - 12:00 midnight
Gastonia, NC
http://www.chriscookmusic.com

**Kevin Edwards
Port City Java
Ballentyne Commons East
Charlotte, NC

**Mary Fagan w/Cito Giulini on guitar and Lovell Bradford on keyboard
The Pewter Rose
Charlotte, NC

**Terrapin's Jamfest All-star Tour featuring Barefoot Manner & supported by Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band & Cadillac Jones
The Neighborhood Theatre
Charlotte, NC
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com

**The Talk, The Sammies, Unalaska & Pacific Stereo
The Room
10:00 pm
Charlotte, NC
http://www.theroom.tv
http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/music_menu.html

**"Have A Heart for Humanity" Tsunami Relief Benefit Concert featuring Band of Gold
The Sylvia Theater
UNICEF, The International Red Cross and Project CARE are three of the recipient organizations. The Sylvia Theater will donate 100% of the profits generated from the evening's event and there will also be opportunity for those who wish to make additional individual donations to do so at the show.
York, SC
http://www.sylviatheater.com

Sun. Feb. 13

**Moanin' Michelle Malone
The Evening Muse
Charlotte, NC
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Zach Ramsey Charity Benefit Concert
Zach Ramsey is a student at Myers Park High School & he is suffering from cancer. All proceeds from the concert will go to the Zach Ramsey Charity fund. These funds will be spent on Zach's medical bills which have piled up over the past while. Funds are managed by Make a Wish Foundation. The concert will be on "The Other Side" with 6 bands. Current lineup is Kodiak Arrerst, Out Of The Blue, Principles of Groove, Hollapenos & Signature. Come out & support a good cause.
The Neighborhood Theatre
Charlotte, NC
General Admission Tickets $10 available at the door. If you would like to purchase tickets in advance, please call Jessica Proctor (704) 522-8334. Showtime: 5:30pm, Doors: 5pm. Promoted by Jesica Proctor (704) 522-8344
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com

**Abe Reid & The Spikedrivers (Every Sunday)
Joe's Raw Bar
Charlotte, NC
http://www.abereid.com

**90 Minutes WEND 106.5 The End
Local and regional show (on the air continuously since July 1995)
Charlotte , NC
Airs every Sunday 9 PM to 10:30 PM
Host: Divakar (divakar@1065.com)
http://www.1065.com

**Smokin' Blues Show w/Rick Ballew WRFX 99.7FM featuring Blues from Classic Rock, Mainstream Blues and Blues artists.
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm WRFX 99.7FM - The featured artist at 7:40 is Studebaker John and great acoustic blues on the Back Porch at 8:40.
Charlotte, NC
http://wrfx.com/rick_1.html

Mon. Feb. 14
Happy Valentine's Day!

**Complex Radio - Live Local Music Show - WSGE 91.7FM - hosted by Andrew Webster
http://www.complexradio.com
**Track samples now available on the Complex Radio Website
Live performances and BackTraks w/Preston Toney
10:00 pm - 12:00 midnight
http://www.complexradio.com/backtracks.html
Purchase the Complex Radio Local Music Boxed Set - 8 CDs only $15. Available at most of the venues listed in this newsletter, as well as stores listed at: http://www.complexradio.com/compilation.htm

**Free/Form - Timothy Davis (Creative Loafing) & Brent Bagwell (Pyramid, The Eastern Seaboard)
WSGE 91.7 FM. Avant-garde, free jazz, experimental, and noise-type music.
12:00 Midnight
http://www.radiofreeform.com/
http://www.wsge.org

**Les Moore's Monday Nite All Stars
Double Door Inn
Charlotte, NC
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

Tues. Feb. 15

**Early Bird Blues featuring the Robin Rogers Band
The Double Door Inn
Charlotte, NC
http://www.doubledoorinn.com
http://www.robinrogers.com

Wed. Feb. 16

**Scott Jeffrey's Band w/ Simplified and Jared Allen
The Evening Muse
Charlotte, NC
http://www.eveningmuse.com
http://www.simplifiedmusic.com
http://www.sjband.com

**Abe Reid & The Spikedrivers (Every Wednesday)
The Graduate
Lake Norman, NC
http://www.abereid.com

**"Open Jam" at Union Station - hosted by Contagious Blues Band - (Every Wednesday)
Gastonia, NC
Shows start at 8pm.
For info call (704) 864-1966
http://www.contagiousblues.com

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****Band/Artist/Media News, Features and Announcements

***Calling all local Charlotte musicians... here's your chance to showcase a song in front of 200+ Greater Charlotte Entertainment Cartel members. Tina Gibson (Imagine Music Group) and Roberta Keener (Muzak) have volunteered to put together three hours of local music to play on the stereo during the GCEC Networking Party on Thursday, February 17 at Amos'. They're looking for all genres of music - jazz, blues, hip hop, rock, folk, reggae...anything! If you want to have your music played at the event, all you have to do is send one MP3 to mp3@ontouragency.com before midnight on Friday, February 11th. And then, come to the networking party at Amos' February 17 between 7pm-10pm to hear your song, promote yourself and make new connections. The Greater Charlotte Entertainment Cartel is a business networking venture founded in October 2004. The Cartel is an on-line and event-focused organization with over 200 members from 165 Charlotte area companies that are in the media and entertainment business. To find out how to become a member and get more information, visit http://www.charlottemedia.org/.

***?Get Etta Betta? - A Celebration of a Life of the Blues
From:
Bill Wilson, Director, CoMMA/Morganton - http://www.ci.morganton.nc.us/Morganton_Municipal_Auditorium/morganton_municipal_auditorium.html
and
Jim Jervis - VP of the Greater Charlotte Entertainment Cartel and the Charlotte Blues Society

Etta Baker is a cultural treasure of North Carolina and its music. She has lived in Morganton her entire 90+ years. While the trend of the 20th century Appalachian music was focused on mountain, traditional, and bluegrass, Etta stuck with her roots ? the Blues. Not charging star contract prices for her performances, she was never heavily marketed or commercialized as an artist. The music Etta plays tells stories, and there are volumes. Although she has performed for presidents and at Carnegie Hall, she remains, indeed and unfortunately, one of the best kept secrets in our state. Talk to Taj Mahal, Bonnie Raitt, Doc Watson, and more, and they all will tell you ?Etta stories??many consider her one of a kind, the best of the best, and they just ain?t making ?em like that anymore. As of this writing, Etta?s health is not the best?nor are her finances. She needs help, and locally a few ?friends and fans? are attempting to put together a major fundraiser in April, probably April 9, of this year to help with her mounting medical bills and living expenses. And we are asking for your help?.Please.

If you have contacts or even ideas of name artists who would like to participate on a low or no fee basis, please contact Bill or Jim immediately. Plans are for all proceeds to go into a fund which will help Etta with her continuing and rising needs. ?Get Etta Betta? is the working title, and this is just the beginning. I will keep you posted as plans progress. Please contact Bill via email at comma_d@ci.morganton.nc.us or at CoMMA, 800-939-7469, - or Jim at cell: 704-996-4378; office: 803-802-0004, ext 230 if you would like to be a part of this effort. Thank you for your consideration, concern, and support.

Also, if you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution, please write a check to:
Dry Ridge Productions
and send it to: Dry Ridge Productions, P.O. Box 53,
Simpsonville SC 29681
Dry Ridge Productions is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation tax ID #
58-2357291
100% of funds collected will be sent in a check to Etta Baker to help defer her growing medical and other aging-related expenses.

Check these weblinks for more history on Etta and her musical gift...
http://65.161.20.198/legends.htm
http://www.ncarts.org/touringpage.cfm?ser=24115&num=23615&type=ind
http://www.guilford.edu/carolinaroots/artistprofiles/ettabaker.htm

***Congratulations to Robin Rogers, the band and producer Jim Brock for winning an award for "Best Self-Produced CD" 2005 from the Blues Foundation, Memphis. Winners will receive national airplay on XM Satellite Radio and Music Choice as well as the opportunity for complimentary CD sales at http://www.bandVillage.com.
http://www.blues.org
http://www.jimbrock.net
http://www.robinrogers.com

***Plans are soon to get underway for the 5th Annual Spread Your Wings Benefit to Fight Breast Cancer. To get involved, sponsor or volunteer, contact Bob Graham or Missi Ivie at info@spreadyourwingsmusic.org. Find out more at http://www.spreadyourwingsmusic.org.

***Jeff Williams has recently finished construction on his garage studio (Wasteland Studios) and gogoPilot has been working hard on finishing up the recordings for their debut release. Check out their new presence and some (temporary) Lodestar tracks on the web at http://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=3713068&Mytoken=20050208131202

***The HURLEY INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS: SUB CITY TAKE ACTION TOUR participated in a press conference on Capitol Hill February 2 to kick off the fifth annual TAKE ACTION tour and support the launch of the new Youth America Hotline! (YAH!) 1-877-YOUTHLINE (1-877-968-8454). Although the tour will not be coming into our area, you can help support the National Hopeline Network (1-800-SUICIDE), a suicide prevention and crisis hotline, and the Youth America Hotline! 1-877-YOUTHLINE (1-877-968-8454), a peer-to-peer line pairing youth callers with youth crisis workers in their area, by purchasing the TAKE ACTION! VOL. 4 two-disc compilation CD, recently released on Sub City Records, a division of Hopeless Records (2 CDs, over 41 tracks - for only $3.99!) Over the past four years, the TAKE ACTION TOUR and CD compilations have raised over $170,000 for the National Hopeline Network. Since its inception, Sub City Records has raised over $500,000 for multiple charities. http://www.takeactiontour.com/index.html

***Support Music in Schools - Each year 60 percent of students in grades K-12 lose their school music and arts programs--despite the fact that they desperately want it! With its petition to Congress, www.musicedge.com gives you a voice in the battle to keep school-based music programs alive. Log on and add your name to the petition by February 25, 2005. http://www.themusicedge.com/moxie/school/playschool/support-music-in-schools.shtml.

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"There was a star danced, and under that was I born."
--William Shakespeare Much Ado About Nothing

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Laurie
http://www.lauriekoster.com

(You can refer to http://www.lauriekoster.com each week to get a current copy of this calendar and to get any updates or changes. To bypass the website and get a printout only - click here: http://www.lauriekoster.com/Feb09.htm And as always, it's a good idea to check with the artist or venue prior to driving to a show).