Charlotte & Area Events & More November 9, 2004

Wed. Nov. 10

**MaxxMusic Presents: The Mammals
The Evening Muse
Charlotte, NC
http://www.maxxmusic.com
http://www.eveningmuse.com
http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/music_menu.html

**Black Eyed Peas
Belk Arena - Davidson College
Davidson, NC
http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/music_menu.html

**In-V, Single Handed and CryptKeeper Five
Queen City Underground
Charlotte, NC
http://www.solidgoldempire.com/

**Scott Jeffrey's Band (tentative) Jeff w/Jared & Co
Miller's Charlotte Ale House
8302 University Executive Park Dr.
Charlotte, NC
http://www.alehouseinc.com/
http://www.sjband.com

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

Thurs. Nov. 11

**Paul Geremia, Paul Curreri, and M.A. Holland
The Evening Muse
Charlotte, NC
http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/music_menu.html
http://www.theeveningmuse.com

**Open Mic w/ Jon Teague
George Washington Bookstore and Tavern
Concord, NC
http://www.gwbandt.com

**JD Wilson (every Thursday)
Smelly Cat Cafe
36th St. across from the Neighborhood Theatre
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Charlotte, NC

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

Fri. Nov. 12

**Rick Spreitzer w/ Kevin Edwards
(1st Place - North Carolina Songwriters Co-Op Songwriting Contest)
Port City Java
Ballentyne Commons East
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Charlotte, NC
http://www.rickspreitzer.com

**Lilley, Strauss & Schigoda
The Wine Room
Afton Village
Concord, NC
http://www.thewine-room.net
http://www.mikestrauss.net

**David Childers and the Modern Don Juans w/Ken Will Morton
Rodi
Gastonia, NC
http://www.rodiworld.com
http://www.davidchilders.com

**"Create for a Cure" - an art exhibit and event benefiting Carolinas ALS Center
Top local artists will exhibit their work, and local musicians will provide a live soundtrack to the event held in Charlotte?s South End Design. T-shirts, posters, beer and wine will be for sale with all proceeds benefiting the Carolinas ALS Center, one of the nation's leading ALS facilities. Musical performers playing acoustic sets include Jeff Williams with some of the gogoPilot guys, Reeve Coobs, The Near Misses, and John Dungan.
1507 Camden Rd. (next to Charlotte Art League) in the historical South End District. (near Phat Burrito, Queens Beans, The Art Bar, and Jillian's).
7:00 pm - 12:00 midnight
Create for a Cure is an annual event designed to increase awareness and raise funds for research and equipment for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (also known as "Lou Gehrig's Disease"), benefiting The Carolinas Neuromuscular/ALS Center at Carolinas Medical Center.
(704) 650-2987
http://www.createforacure.org

B I G Suit w/ Nervous Girl, Look-Up and The Rachel Nevadas
SK Netcafe
Charlotte, NC
http://www.sknetcafe.com

**MaxxMusic/Landshark Entertainment Presents: The Steve Kimock Band
The Visulite
Charlotte, NC
http://www.visulite.com
http://www.maxxmusic.com/concerts/kimock.htm

**Donna Duncan and the Willy Evans Band
Double Door Inn
Charlotte, NC
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**Carrie Newcomer w/ Phyllis Tannerfrye (early show);
**The Greasy Beans (late show)
The Evening Muse
Charlotte, NC
http://www.theeveningmuse.com

**Lenny Federal and John Wicker
The Comet Grill
Charlotte, NC

**Cast Iron Filter w/The Avett Brothers
Ziggy's
Winston-Salem, NC
http://www.ziggyrock.com
http://www.theavettbrothers.com
http://www.castironfilter.com

**The Gathering 4th Annual Youth Talent Showcase featuring young performers through college age: Andy Edmonds, 2004 Marilyn Meacham Price Swannanoa Scholarship winner, Maddie Howard, 2003 Marilyn Meacham Price Swannanoa Scholarship winner, Family Blend (the DeBruhl Family), Carson Hedberg, Emma Wallace, and others.
7:30 p.m.
Bryant Recital Hall, Sloan-Morgan Building
1220 Elizabeth Avenue, Main campus Central Piedmont Community College
Cost: Free and open to the public!
http://www.folksociety.org

**Josh Queen & Craig DeLucia
Red, White & Brew: A Celebration of American Beer - Young Affiliates of the Mint Museum Event
Mint Museum - Randolph Road
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Charlotte, NC
Tickets are $15 in advance for guests, $25 day of the event. Food, live music and 2 drink tickets are included in the cost.
http://www.joshqueen.com/photos/rwb_yam.jpg
http://www.youngaffiliates.org/events/get-tickets.cfm

**"60?s Rock: When the Music Mattered"
Plowden Auditorium (Withers 3rd floor)
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC
DSU will be collecting canned goods and money to assist the Service Learning Office as they prepare Thanksgiving Food Baskets for deserving families in the Rock Hill/ York County area.
8:00 pm
Only $5 w/ a Winthrop ID and $7 without
Free w/ a DSU Fall Pass (on sale at the Dinkins Info Desk and at event)
http://www.barrydrake.com

Sat. Nov. 13

**SurvivorFest featuring David Childers, Mike Strauss, gogoPilot, The Near Misses, Phil Carias & Shana Blake, Sonny Sonnenstein, Mary Fagan, Darlyne Cain & More! The event "is aimed at educating our community about the increasing problem of sexual assault and the legacy of secrecy which has guaranteed its continuance. This event will benefit United Family Services and Victim's Assistance. The 2004 SURVIVOR FEST in NoDa will begin with a street festival from 4-6pm, complete with clowns, face painting, street karaoke, musical performances and more. From 6 - 9pm, the FEST moves into the Evening Muse for an evening of music, poetry and personal stories of survival. There will also be a raffle for some beautiful gifts.
The Evening Muse
Charlotte, NC
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Mary Fagan (early show)
The Evening Muse
Charlotte, NC
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Chris Whitley Show at the Evening Muse has been postponed

**David Childers and the Modern Don Juans
George Washington Bookstore and Tavern
Concord, NC
http://www.gwbandt.com
http://www.davidchilders.com

**Angie Aparo w/Jim Bianco and Joey Auch
Amos' Southend
Charlotte, NC
http://www.amossouthend.com
http://www.angieaparo.com

**Don Dixon w/ Jamie Hoover and Jim Brock
Double Door Inn
Charlotte, NC
http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/music_menu.html
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**Tom Eure, Jr.
Cajun Yard Dog
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
8140 Providence Rd.
Charlotte, NC
http://www.tomeure.com

**Rock Bottom
Charlotte CBA Fall Bike Show and Swapmeet
Metrolina Expo
Charlotte, NC
http://www.datatechis.com/RockBottomBand/index.htm

**4 on the Floor CD Release
The Comet Grill
Charlotte, NC

**Camel Party w/Etheric
The Room
Charlotte, NC
http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/music_menu.html
htttp://www.theroom.tv

**Darlyne Cain Trio w/Ivan Strunin and Greg Lilley
Rodi
Gastonia, NC
http://www.rodiworld.com
http://www.darlynecain.com

**The Zen Tricksters
The Sylvia Theater
York, SC
http://www.sylviatheater.com

**John Hammond w/ Jon Shain
The Neighborhood Theatre
http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/music_menu.html
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com

**Hobex w/Bessie Mae's Dream
The Visulite Theatre
Charlotte, NC
http://www.visulite.com

**Recycled Percussion, a group that makes music from trash. Recently featured and profiled by Matt Lauer on NBC?s ?Today Show"
Tillman Auditorium - Winthrop
8:00 pm
$5 w/ Winthrop ID? $7 ? public 13 and up w/o Winthrop ID
Children under 13 get in at Winthrop rate. Free w/ Fall DSU Pass (sold at Dinkins Info Desk and at event)
Also DSU will be collecting canned good and money at this show to assist the Office of Service Learning with Thanksgiving Food Baskets for needy families in the Rock Hill and York County area.
http://www.recycledpercussion.com
http://www.winthrop.edu/studentaffairs/dsu

Sun. Nov. 14

**Go Panthers!!!!

**Coco Montoya
Double Door Inn
Charlotte, NC
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**Rock Bottom
Charlotte CBA Fall Bike Show and Swapmeet
Metrolina Expo
Charlotte, NC
http://www.datatechis.com/RockBottomBand/index.htm

**Mary Fagan acoustic duo (every Sunday)
Joe's Raw Bar
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Charlotte, NC

**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

Mon. Nov. 15

**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

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

Tues. Nov. 16

**MaxxMusic Presents: Sally Timms & Johnny Dowd
The Evening Muse
Charlotte, NC
http://www.eveningmuse.com
http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/music_menu.html
http://www.maxxmusic.com/concerts/timms.htm

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

Wed. Nov. 17

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

**Spottiswoode & His Enemies and Danielle Howle
The Evening Muse
Charlotte, NC
http://www.theeveningmuse.com

**Marc Cohn w/ Vienna Teng
The Neighborhood Theatre
Charlotte, NC
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com

**Medeski, Martin, and Wood w/Soulive
Tremont Music Hall
Charlotte, NC
http://www.tremontmusichall.com
http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/music_menu.html

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

***Congratulations to Rick Spreitzer who came away with the 1st Place Win in the North Carolina Songwriters Co-Op Contest on Sat. Nov. 6th. Rick entered and performed with Kevin Edwards two songs from his latest CD, "Dirt Tracks": "Invisible Wind" and "Porter Wagoner." http://www.rickspreitzer.com

***Chris Cook has been confirmed as the opening act on the UK/Ireland Tour with Kevin Montgomery. http://www.chriscookmusic.com

***Bellglide has picked up manager Allen Tepper. In other news the track "Change My Mind" was chosen for the November program list of 'Bluenotes' Clothing Chain (an affiliate of American Eagle Outfitters and Canada's biggest denim retailer). Tracks 'Addiction' and 'Everyday' chosen for Independent Film 'The Rest Of Your Life'.

***RuleRadio.com, a music software and services company focused on enabling the independent musician and music label to reach a national audience by use of streaming technology and the internet, is offering NC artists the opportunity to put their songs in rotation for free to try and give you additional promotion. Rule Radio has created several radio stations catering to different styles of music where visitors can ?tune in? to help them find, enjoy and buy music that best matches their tastes. With more than 180,000 songs available in its ever-growing catalog, Rule Radio allows music lovers the easiest way to enjoy and purchase music. For additional information, visit http://www.ruleradio.com, or email Sam at theruler@ruleradio.com if you are an artist in North Carolina and want to participate. Tell him I sent you.

***WNCW 88.7FM is now available in Charlotte only on its primary frequency, 88.7FM
Find out more at http://www.saveWNCW.org and http://www.wncw.org

***Operation Gratitude - Sending CD Care Packages to U.S. Troops
Worldwide Groove Corporation, a pop music production team, are putting out a challenge to all indie artists with CDs to donate a box of 30 to Operation Gratitude [opgratitude.com] where they will be included in care packages for the U.S. Troops overseas. http://opgratitude.com/website/html/index.php (but I'm sure they'd take whatever you'd like to generously donate.) "One of the most common requests from the troops is for music CDs, they particularly love hearing new artists and sharing CDs with each other," says Carolyn Blashek, founder of Operation Gratitude. "Donations from independent artists are a great way to provide entertainment and put a smile on their faces, while at the same time expressing appreciation and thanks to our troops. Our challenge goes out to indie artists everywhere,? says Tift. Worldwide Groove Corporation will even ship the CDs for the artist if they will drop them off at WGC?s studio in Nashville, but they request that artists who don?t live in Nashville ship their box of CDs directly to Operation Gratitude at 16444 Refugio Road, Encino, CA 91436.

Operation Gratitude is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. All contributions are tax deductible. Artists should include all contact information on the inside of their box. The cost of sending each care package is $15-$30, so cash contributions are also always appreciated. ?As long as the U.S. Military has a serviceperson deployed anywhere in the world, Operation Gratitude will continue to send packages.?

http://www.opgratitude.com
http://www.worldwidegroovecorp.com

?Make your life a mission - not an intermission?
~ Arnold H. Glasgow



Laurie
http://www.lauriekoster.com