Charlotte & Area Events & More 08/25/05 - 08/31/05 August 24, 2005

"The great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, but in what direction we are moving."
~ Oliver Wendell Holmes ~

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(Be sure to read/scroll to the end of the newsletter for special announcements and band news.)

Thurs. Aug 25

**Cuz's Corner - WSGE 91.7FM
Jeff Black's new release "Tin Lily" - includes CD giveaways and a conversation with Jeff himself @ 12pm
http://www.wsge.org

**Robin Rogers Live In-Studio - WSGE 91.7FM
1:00 pm
http://www.wsge.org
http://www.robinrogers.com

**Lilley, Strauss & Schigoda
The Comet Grill
8:30 pm
Charlotte, NC
http://www.thecometgrill.com
http://www.mikestrauss.net

**Cattletruck w/The Trip Rogers Trio
SK Netcafe
Charlotte, NC
http://www.sknetcafe.com
http://www.triprogers.com

**Jerry Chapman & Zach
The Evening Muse
8:00 pm
Charlotte, NC
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Pyramid w/ Hope For a Golden Summer
The Visulite Theatre
Charlotte, NC
http://www.sidewalkexplosion.com
http://www.hopeforagoldensummer.com
http://www.visulite.com
http://charlottehappenings.creativeloafing.com/gbase/Events/Event?oid=oid%3A52676&viewType=preview&max=10

**Simplified
The Hickory Tavern
11504 Providence Rd.
9 :30 pm
Charlotte, NC
http://www.thehickorytavern.com/home.html
http://www.simplifiedmusic.com

**Scoot Pittman (Solo)
RiRA
9:00 pm - 12:00 midnight
Uptown Charlotte, NC
http://www.scootmusic.com

**Jess Pillmore and Ron Morris
Rodi
Gastonia, NC
http://www.rodiworld.com

**Matt Wertz w/Florez & Rob Blackledge
The Neighborhood Theatre
Charlotte, NC
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com

**Seven Mary Three w/Watershed
Amos' Southend
Charlotte, NC
http://www.amossouthend.com

**Robin Rogers Trio (every Thursday)
Firehouse Grille
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Ft. Mill, SC
http://www.robinrogers.com

**Summit All-Star Band (every Thursday)
Summit Coffee & Tea
Davidson, NC
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
http://www.summitcoffee.com

**Mary Fagan w/Gary Marcus and Wilbur Thompson (every Thurs. in Sept.)
La Bibliotheque
8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
http://www.labibliotheque.net
http://www.maryfagan.net

Fri. Aug 26

**WSGE 91.7FM - The Music Box #5 - Cadillac songs including CD giveaways of 95 North's CD "Fins, Chrome, and the Open Road" - a tribute to the Cadillac 9:00 am
**WSGE 91.7FM - Rev. Jeff Mosier and Blueground Undergrass - 4:00 pm
http://www.wsge.org

**Crisis w/The Near Misses
The Double Door Inn
Charlotte, NC
http://www.doubledoorinn.com
http://www.thenearmisses.com

**Patrick Davis Band w/ Joal Rush (early show)
The Evening Muse
8:00 pm
Charlotte, NC
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**The Old Ceremony (Django Haskins) & Stephanie's Id w/ Gerlinda Grimes (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:00 pm
Charlotte, NC
http://www.eveningmuse.com
http://charlottehappenings.creativeloafing.com/gbase/Events/Event?oid=oid%3A52666&max=10

**Tyber Creek Heaven & Hell Party featuring BGCB (Backyard Green Cover Band)
Tyber Creek Pub
(Dress Devilishly or Heavenly - Prizes awarded - $40 Women/$60 Men Advance; $55 Women/$75 Men Door - 1 Cent Beers & Liquors)
1933 S. Blvd.
9:00 pm - 2:00 am
Charlotte, NC
http://www.redperspective.com

**Charlotte's local Music marathon benefit show w/Blue Static, Clifton, the Jill Austin band, the Situationals and Trina Hamlin
Cover $10
All proceeds go to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphona Society
Amos' Southend
Charlotte, NC
http://www.amossouthend.com

**The Bleu Edmondson Band (from Dallas, TX) w/ Wishful Thinkers
Puckett's Farm Equipment
9:30 pm - $10
Charlotte, NC
http://www.puckettsfarm.com
http://www.bleuedmondson.com

**Joe Ely Duo w/ Wink Keziah
The Visulite Theatre
Charlotte, NC
http://www.visulite.com
http://charlottehappenings.creativeloafing.com/gbase/Events/Event?oid=oid%3A52677&viewType=preview&max=10

**Lenny Federal w/ John Wicker, Willy Evans & Johnny Wicker
The Comet Grill
Charlotte, NC
http://www.lennyfederal.com
http://www.thecometgrill.com

**Mary Fagan
Arooji's Wine Room & Restaurant.
Providence Road, past Ballantyne and just before 485
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
http://www.maryfagan.net

**Ramblin Bill and Guitar Garrett
Hinson's Drive-In
Matthews, NC
8:00 pm
ramblinbill@gmail.com

**Randy Walker (of Low Willie)
Crossroads Coffeehouse
Waxhaw, NC

**WNCW-FM 88.7/100.3 FM - Local Color Show featuring local and regional artists
Fridays 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
http://www.wncw.org

Sat. Aug 27

**David Childers and the Modern Don Juans
The Comet Grill
Charlotte, NC
http://www.davidchilders.com
http://www.thecometgrill.com

**Trip Rogers
Crossroads Coffeehouse
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Waxhaw, NC
http://www.triprogers.com

**Little County Giant w/ Lenny Federal (early show)
The Evening Muse
8:00 pm
Charlotte, NC
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Travis Allison Band w/ Adrianne (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30 pm
Charlotte, NC
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Cigar Store Indians w/ Truckstop Preachers
The Neighborhood Theatre
Charlotte, NC
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com

**Contagious Blues Band
The Rock Garden
Lincolnton, NC
http://www.contagiousblues.com

**Duncan Sheik w/ David Poe
The Visulite Theatre
Charlotte, NC
http://www.visulite.com

**Rock Bottom
Hoopers Tavern
Charlotte, NC
http://www.rockbottom.datatechis.com/index.htm

**Sister Hazel w/Glen Phillips (Toad the Wet Sprocket)
Tremont Music Hall
Doors 8 pm, Show 9:00 pm - $18 adv, $20 dos
Charlotte, NC
http://www.tremontmusichall.com

Sun. Aug 28

**Red Perspective (Rich Challen)
The Wine Vault
6:00 pm - no cover - all ages
Charlotte, NC
http://www.redperspective.com

**Simplified
The Rusty Rudder
20210 Henderson Rd.
4:00 pm on the Deck
Cornelius NC
http://www.therustyrudder.com
http://www.simplifiedmusic.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
And host of "New Music & Indie Label Show" @ 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.
Charlotte, NC
http://wrfx.com/rick_1.html

Mon. Aug 29

**SK NetCafe Open Mic Mondays w/Taylor Burton
9:00 pm -12:00 midnight
1425 Elizabeth Avenue
Charlotte, NC
http://www.sknetcafe.com

**Les Moore's Monday Nite All Stars w/Les Moore, Jim Brock, Rick Blackwell, Johnny Alexander, Charles Hairston & Joe Lindsey
Double Door Inn
Charlotte, NC
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**Complex Radio - Live Local Music Show - WSGE 91.7FM - hosted by Andrew Webster
http://www.complexradio.com
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 & Brent Bagwell
WSGE 91.7 FM. Avant-garde, free jazz, experimental, and noise-type music.
12:00 Midnight
http://www.radiofreeform.com/
http://www.wsge.org

Tues. Aug 30

**Bluegrass at the Comet w/Red Rocking Chair (Michael Reno Harrell (guitar and lead vocals), Jack Lawrence (mandolin and harmonies), Tom Kuhn (bass and harmonies) and various special guests on banjo, dobro and fiddle
The Comet Grill
8:30 pm -10:30 pm
Charlotte NC
http://www.michaelrenoharrell.com

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

Wed. Aug 31

**Ellen Cherry & Etta Lea
The Evening Muse
8:00 pm
Charlotte, NC
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Peter Tork & Shoe Suede Blues
The Double Door Inn
Charlotte, NC
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**Simplified
Hooper's
900 Crossroads Plaza
9:00 pm
Fort Mill SC
http://www.simplifiedmusic.com

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Band/Artist/Media News, Features, Announcements and Upcoming Events
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***Spread Your Wings Benefit Concert to Fight Breast Concert - 5th Anniversary Show - Saturday September 17, 2005.
WIN TICKETS!
WNCW welcomes the Spread Your Wings Benefit to The Neighborhood Theatre. They will be drawing for (5) pair of tickets on Monday, September 12th. ENTRY DEADLINE: Midnight on Sunday, September 11th http://www.wncw.org/contest/SpreadYourWings.cfm. The show lineup is Jon Dee Graham, David Childers & The Modern Don Juans, The Kevin Gordon Band and finally, Alejandro Escovedo and Band! Advance online tickets are only $10 (AND get a free gift at the door before 6:30 pm). Order tickets NOW at http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com.
http://www.spreadyourwingsmusic.org.

***Benefit/poker run for Robin Rogers - Sunday, Sept. 18 - to help with medical costs incurred as a result of her ongoing treatment for hepatitis C. If anyone would like to donate items of any kind for the silent auction, please contact Mike Dew @ dewmr@blueridge.net. T-Shirt Sponsorships are available. On the front of the T-shirt, it will say "I get by with a little help from my friends" with a drawing of Robin singing and on the back it will list the bands, venues and sponsors. Sponsorship is available for a donation of $50 or more. If you would like to become a sponsor and have your name, or the name of your business, on the back of the shirt, please E-mail Tony Rogers (mamaham@charter.net) with the following two things:
1) How you would like your name, or the name of your business, to appear on the shirt.
2) The dollar amount that you would like to donate to become a sponsor.

For info on the poker run contact mary.Johnson@amsan.com. If you have any questions or ideas, please email Tony or call at 704.922.5278.

***Tosco Music Party - Saturday, September 24, 2005. Tickets on Sale now. Performers include: Jonathan Byrd, Dromedary, Eytan Uslan, Karen O'Leary, Pura Fe, Ravi, Phil Carias of Tesser, Spottiswoode & His Enemies & More! http://www.toscomusicparty.org

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"It is astonishing how short a time it takes for very wonderful things to happen."
~ Frances Hodgson Burnett ~

Laurie
http://www.lauriekoster.com

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