Charlotte NC Events & More 09/28/05 - 10/05/05 September 27, 2005

"Our Brightest Blazes are often Kindled by unexpected sparks."
~ Samuel Johnson ~

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

Wed. Sept. 28

**The Lascivious Biddies & Rachael Sage (early show)
The Evening Muse
Charlotte, NC
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**David Childers & Matthew Hebert (Ware River Club) (late show)
The Evening Muse
Charlotte, NC
http://www.eveningmuse.com
http://www.davidchilders.com
http://charlottehappenings.creativeloafing.com/gbase/Events/Event?oid=oid%3A53565&viewType=preview&max=10

**MaxxMusic Presents: Particle w/Gabby LaLa
The Visulite Theatre
Charlotte, NC
http://www.visulite.com
http://www.maxxmusic.com
http://charlottehappenings.creativeloafing.com/gbase/Events/Event?oid=oid%3A53140&viewType=preview&max=10

**Chris Cook
Jackie's One More
9:00 pm - 12:00 midnight
Charlotte, NC
http://www.chriscookmusic.com

**The Comet Grill Open Mic w/ Bill McDonald
8:30 pm
Charlotte, NC
704.371.4300
ramblinbill@gmail.com

**Scoot Pittman (Duo)
Sports Page - Coulwood
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Charlotte, NC
http://www.scootmusic.com

**Simplified (Acoustic show with Clee and Sheridan)
Hooper's
900 Crossroads Plaza
9:30 pm
Fort Mill SC
http://www.simplifiedmusic.com

Thurs. Sept. 29

**"Benefit for the Bayou" Concert for victims of Hurricane Katrina -

*Wachovia Plaza 5:00pm-9:00pm - NO1UNO---5ish; Flute Praise---6ish (Includes New Orleans native and trumpet player Maxie Washington); Poprocket---7ish; Uphonik---8ish
Uptown Charlotte, NC

*Neighborhood Theatre 8:00pm-12:00 - Fret-8:00-8:30; Joshua's Whisper-8:30-9:00; In-V-9:00-9:30 Shadowflag-9:30-10:00; StraightDrive-10:00-10:30; Bridge-10:30-11:00; Brakethru-11:00-11:30; Voodou-11:30-12:00
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com All proceeds to benefit the American Red Cross, and items to be auctioned include: VIP Box seats for the entire 2006 season at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Tickets to the 2006 Wachovia Championship and more.

**A Queen City Speakeasy Benefit for the victims of Hurricane Katrina through Habitat for Humanity & The Humane Society
The Visulite Theatre
$10 includes 2 raffles tickets; 8pm Doors - Featuring performances by Hard Times Family, Todd Busch & Co., The Sammies, Chris Johnson, Sarah Emery and special New Orleans Guests with DJ's The Pink Anarchists and Scott"Chaka"Weaver.
Prizes from sponsors 300 East, Creation, MoRisen Records, 106.5 and others. Art Auction by Local Visionaries.
http://www.visulite.com
http://charlottehappenings.creativeloafing.com/gbase/Events/Event?oid=oid%3A54151&viewType=preview&max=10

**Dave Holtzclaw Open Mic
George Washington Bookstore & Tavern
Concord, NC
http://www.gwbandt.com/Events/Calendar.php

**Joe Rathbone & Jonathan Byrd (early show)
The Evening Muse
Charlotte, NC
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**BGCB (Craig + Rich)
Tyber Creek Pub
Charlotte, NC
http://www.redperspective.com

**The Argument (late show)
Evening Muse
Charlotte, NC
http://www.eveningmuse.com
http://www.theargument.net/

**Chris Cook
Hooters S. Blvd.
Charlotte, NC
http://www.chriscookmusic.com

**Bain Mattox w/Josh Queen
Amos' Southend
Charlotte, NC
http://www.amossouthend.com
http://www.joshqueen.com
http://www.bainmattox.com

**Jared Allan
The Wine Vault
7:00 pm
Charlotte, NC
http://www.jaredallan.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/Adam Sztyber (guitar) and Wilbur Thompson (bass) (every Thurs. in Sept.)
La Bibliotheque
corner of Morrison Blvd and Roxborough Rd (near the SouthPark Mall)
8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
http://www.labibliotheque.net
http://www.maryfagan.net

Fri. Sept. 30

**Mike Strauss
Rodi
8:00 pm
Gastonia, NC
http://www.rodiworld.com
http://www.mikestrauss.net

**Carey Sims & Andy Seets of Black Market Radio w/ Sam Shaber (early show)
The Evening Muse
Charlotte, NC
http://www.eveningmuse.com
http://www.blackmarketradio.com/

**The Superficials (late show)
The Evening Muse
Charlotte, NC
http://www.eveningmuse.com
http://www.superficialsband.com/

**Psycle & Zippo Hot Tour semi-finalists FRET and The Needles
The Visulite Theatre
Charlotte, NC
http://www.visulite.com
http://www.zippohottour.com

**Rock Bottom
Hooper's Tavern
9:30 pm - 1:30 am
Charlotte, NC
http://www.rockbottom.datatechis.com/

**Tater
George Washington Bookstore & Tavern
Concord, NC
http://www.gwbandt.com
http://www.tatertime.com/

**Robin Rogers Duo
McHale's downtown Rock Hill Festival sponsored by the Arts Council of Rock Hill
8:00 pm - 12:00 midnight
Rock Hill, SC
http://www.robinrogers.com

**Jem Crossland and the Hypertonics
Puckett's Farm Equipment
Charlotte, NC
http://www.puckettsfarm.com/whats_new.html
http://www.jemandtonics.com

**Jared Allan
Therapy Cafe (Tryon & 7th)
9:00 pm
Charlotte, NC
http://www.jaredallan.com

**Back To Blonde, High School Speeding, thank you, spaceman
SKNet Cafe
Charlotte, NC
http://www.sknetcafe.com

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

**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. Oct. 1

**Rick Spreitzer
Dilworth Playhouse Cafe
1427 South Blvd.
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Charlotte, NC
http://www.dilworthplayhouse.com/
http://www.rickspreitzer.com

**Abe Reid & The Spikedrivers
Mac's Speed Shop
2511 South Blvd.
Charlotte, NC
http://www.abereid.com

**MaxxMusic Presents: Jess Klein & Danielle Howle (early show)
The Evening Muse
Charlotte, NC
http://www.eveningmuse.com
http://www.maxxmusic.com
http://www.jessklein.com/
http://www.daniellehowle.com/

**Spottiswoode & His Enemies (late show)
The Evening Muse
Charlotte, NC
http://www.eveningmuse.com
http://www.spottiswoode.com/

**MaxxMusic Presents: Chris Hillman & Herb Pederson w/ Slaid Cleaves
McGlohon Theatre of Spirit Square
Charlotte, NC
http://www.maxxmusic.com

**7th Annual Oktoberfest Beer Festival in NoDa w/Kilocycle Kowboys, The Stragglers, The Truckstop Preachers, Moonshine Racers, and unlimited samples of over 200 craft-brewed beers made by 80+ breweries from across the southeast and the world. - Collectible 6.5 oz. commerative tasting glass.
3300 Block of North Davidson, directly behind the Neighborhood Theatre
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at any Mellow Mushroom Restaurant
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com

**The Subdudes
The Neighborhood Theatre
Charlotte, NC
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com

**"The Naked Truth" TV Show featuring David Holtzclaw accompanied by Shana Blake and Scott Wagstaff , and another clip from a later Tosco Music Party where harmonies are provided by Jill Lurie and percussion once again by Scott Wagstaff as well as several clips from the NSAI / Borders showcase
8:30 pm - Time Warner Channel 21
Charlotte, NC

**The Nein w. Ten Missing Days & The Side
The Visulite Theatre
Charlotte, NC
http://www.queencityindie.com/
http://www.visulite.com
http://charlottehappenings.creativeloafing.com/gbase/Events/Event?oid=oid%3A54154&viewType=preview&max=10

**Robin Rogers and Her Hot Band
The Double Door Inn
Charlotte, NC
http://www.doubledoorinn.com
http://www.robinrogers.com

**The Flamingo Tribe featuring Woody Mitchell, RC Mitchell, Tom Kuhn (bass), Ivan Strunin (fiddle), Bill Mann, Rhonda Catherine on vocals
The Comet Grill
9:30 pm
Charlotte, NC
http://www.thecometgrill.com

**Rock Bottom
Hooper's Tavern
9:30 pm - 1:30 am
Charlotte, NC
http://www.rockbottom.datatechis.com/

**Low Willie
Puckett's Farm Equipment
Charlotte, NC

**Volatile Baby
Rodi
Gastonia, NC
http://www.rodiworld.com
http://www.volatilebaby.com

**Barnhill Station
Summit Coffee
Davidson, NC
http://www.summitcoffee.com

**Poco
Sylvia Theater
York, SC
http://www.sylviatheater.com

Sun. Oct. 2

**Charlotte Blues Society Talent Contest featuring:
Big Ron Hunter & Have Mercy Band (Winston-Salem, NC); Cocktail Frank (Spartanburg, SC); Identity Crisis (Lake Norman, NC); Low Down Blues Unit (Indian Trail, NC); Mack Arnold and Plate Full o' Blues (Greer, SC); Rusty Davis Band (Camden, SC); Shelly Magee & the Bad Deeds (Monroe, NC); South Saturn Delta (High Point, NC); The Instigators (Charlotte, NC); Wil Jackson Band (Monroe, NC)
All day event at the Double Door Inn
Charlotte, NC
http://www.doubledoorinn.com
http://www.charlottebluessociety.org/

**"Relief Fest 2005: The C.A.L.M. After the Storm"w/Cocaine Kills Ninjas, Hillside Miracle, Testing Ground, 3 Times Broken, 8th Street Stereo, Final Start, Madison Fair, Category
Doors @ 11a.m. Cost: $10 with non-perishable item(s)/$15 without - All money and items are going to the American Red Cross to help Hurricane Katrina victims.
The Neighborhood Theatre
Charlotte, NC
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com

**Rockin' for Relief - Hurricane Disaster w/Bridge, Brakethru and DJ WhizKid, the BboyZ "Swoon Unit"
Hosted by Perpetual Vibe & 106.5 The End
The Breakfast Club - Uptown Charlotte
8:00 pm
Free Membership to Peak Fitness & Panther Tickets to be given away
$10 - 100% of ALL donations will be given to the American Red Cross and The Salvation Army
http://www.myspace.com/perpetual_vibe

**Mary Fagan w/Matt (Shorty) Miller (mandolin) and Mason (bass)
The Philosopher's Stone Tavern
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Charlotte, NC
http://www.philosophersstonetavern.com/
http://www.maryfagan.net

**90 Minutes Local & Regional Show on WEND 106.5 The End (every Sunday)
9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
and "New Music & Indie Label Show" @ 10:30 pm
Charlotte , NC
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
Charlotte, NC
http://wrfx.com/rick_1.html

**WNCW 88.7 Local Color
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
http://www.wncw.org

Mon. Oct. 3
Go Panthers!

**The Gin Mill will be open for the Panthers' Televised Home Game. Come tailgate and enjoy some free hot dogs or throw something of your own on the grill! $2 Coors Lights & $3 Panther Kamikazes
http://www.bandtastic.com/ginmill

**MaxxMusic Presents: Arlo Guthrie w/The Mammals
The Belk Theater
Charlotte, NC
http://www.maxxmusic.com

**Chris Cook
T-Bones on the Lake
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Lake Wylie, SC
http://www.tbonesonthelake.com
http://www.chriscookmusic.com

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

**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
and Live performances and BackTraks w/Preston Toney
10:00 pm - 12:00 midnight
http://www.complexradio.com
http://www.complexradio.com/backtracks.html

**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. Oct. 4

**Bluegrass at the Comet w/Red Rocking Chair (Michael Reno Harrell, Jack Lawrence, Tom Kuhn and various special guests on banjo, dobro and fiddle
The Comet Grill
8:30 pm -10:30 pm
Charlotte NC
http://www.thecometgrill.com
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. Oct. 5

**Pervis and Sonya Lee
The Comet Grill
Charlotte, NC
http://www.thecometgrill.com

**Scoot Pittman (Duo)
Sports Page - Coulwood
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Charlotte, NC
http://www.scootmusic.com

**Tosco House Party featuring Robyn Harris
The Evening Muse
Charlotte, NC
http://www.eveningmuse.com
http://www.toscomusicparty.com/

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Band/Artist/Media News, Features, Announcements and Upcoming Events
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***CharlotteMusician.com Website Announces Local Music Contest
CharlotteMusician.com wants unsigned artists or bands of all genres to submit songs for a chance to appear on the "Uptown Sound," Volume 1 Compilation Album.

The winners' music will appear on the compilation that will be distributed to Charlotteans and local media and music industry contacts. The compilation will not be sold; it will be distributed to potential fans for free. Winners will be eligible to perform at a showcase following the album release. All entries must be original music and cannot contain illegally sampled material. The entry fee is $25 per song. Entries must be received by Oct. 31. Complete rules and entry forms are available at http://www.charlottemusician.com and at area music stores. For more information, call Brian Hartzog, (704) 953-7358, or e-mail info@charlottemusician.com.

The entire entry fee will be used to fund the production, replication, and promotion of the CD compilation--including contest fliers/entry forms, graphic design, photography,mailing supplies, postage, mastering, and CD replication. The judging committee is made up of Brian Hartzog--local artist, songwriter, producer; Rich Mason--local producer and blues musician; Millie Glaser--local AAA songwriter; Angelo Melendez--local folk and contemporary Christian songwriter and solo performer; Maxie Washington--local R&B/jazz musician and songwriter.

For more information, visit http://www.charlottemusician.com.

***ASCAPChapelHill and MySpace.com have partnered together to put on a show in the Chapel Hill community. They want all bands and singer/songwriters in and around Chapel Hill, NC (not exactly sure if that includes Charlotte, so if someone finds out, please let me know). According to the information, "ASCAP is booking a show in your area, but we are leaving one space open for a band we find through MySpace! All you need to do is join MySpace and join our page. We will listen to whoever joins, and one lucky band will get to play our show on November 4th! The winner will be announced on October 28. Be sure to visit our main My Space for updates and other info!" http://www.myspace.com/ascap - http://www.myspace.com/ascapchapelhill

***The Avett Brothers' new record will be out on Tuesday, January 10, 2006. The title of the record is Four Thieves Gone. A tour is planned with BR549 (they are releasing a record also on January 10th) that will hit twenty-five to thirty dates in Jan/Feb. http://www.theavettbrothers.com

***"A Benefit For Gulf Coast Relief"- featuring Greg Trooper, Chuck Brodsky, DAM Combo, the Col. Gene Wyatt Trio, Fayssoux McLean & Brandon Turner, Bill Noonan, Rob Teter - Saturday October 15, 2005 - 2:00 pm to midnight
The Music Camp - Spartanburg SC - $10 minimum donation (checks should be made payable to "American Red Cross." Advance tickets available via Visa MasterCard purchase through http://www.theMusicCamp.net). They are also very much in need of print advertising sponsorship. If your publication is interested in such generous support, please contact Annabelle or Matt - Running Time - 864-542-1000 http://www.theMusicCamp.net/ or http://www.RunningTimeMusic.com/

***Left off the Dial Features Interview w/Pyramid - http://leftoffthedial.com/9_05Pyramid.htm

***For Sale - 1984 Jeep CJ7 - Contact 704-277-2939

***Booking agent needed for Nashville, TN artist and good friend with a new CD coming out in January, 2006. Contact me if you're interested.

***Thursday October 6 - My Morning Jacket - The Roxy, Atlanta, GA. Contact me for details. Also - check out the 6 page spread in the Oct/Nov issue of Paste Magazine. http://www.pastemagazine.com http://www.mymorningjacket.com

***Upcoming Shows for which you may want to get advance tickets:

*Michael Penn - Oct. 13th - The Visulite Theatre and *Al DiMeola - Oct. 18th - The Visulite Theatre

***Great Grapes Wine, Arts & Food Festival - Saturday Oct 8 - Symphony Park at SouthPark Mall - Charlotte, NC
w/Jazztrack, Part Time Blues Band, Kelly Bell Band and Too Much Sylvia - Last chance to purchase tickets in advance.and save $5 http://www.uncorkthefun.com. Tickets may also be purchased at South Park Mall's Service Center. Advance Tickets close this Friday, September 30th at 5:00pm. $1 of every advance ticket purchased will go to benefit the NC Charlotte Affliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

"Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all".
~ Sam Ewig ~

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Laurie
http://www.lauriekoster.com

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