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Emo hardcore rockers Hawthorne Heights will be in Charlotte tomorrow night (Tues., Dec. 2), along with the hardcore rock band Emery for performances at Visulite Theatre. Tickets are $20. Doors open at 6 p.m.; show starts at 8:45 p.m. Watch the music video for Emery’s “Party Song” below:
Shiny Toy Guns
Season of Poison
Universal Motown; Release date: Nov. 4, 2008
The Deal: Shiny Toy Guns gets new singer and releases sophomore album Season of Poison.
The Good: Despite Shiny Toy Guns’ former vocalist Carah Faye Charnow’s departure and her replacement of Sisely Treasure to the band, the album isn’t bad although fans of Charnow might be disappointed. The disc is full of high frequency bouts of electronica-styled rock. Songs like “When Did This Storm Begin,” “Ghost Town,” and “Ricochet!” resemble the group Mindless Self Indulgence with a chaotic electro-punk feel. Throughout the album lyrics seem to be split pretty well between Treasure and Chad Petree. One of the most catching tunes is the softer, more pop-oriented “I Owe You A Love Song.” The band’s two vocalists blend well together on this track, which also reminded me a bit of the Swedish electronic indie rock band, The Sounds “Hurt You.” Other noteworthy songs were “Ricochet!” and “Turned To Real Life.”
The Bad: The song “Blown Away” didn’t blow me away at all, along with “Season of Love,” a softer track that seemed to linger on and on. “Poison,” chimed in at eight minutes and 14 seconds. The song started off slow with strange electronic vocal elements and featured a dramatic instrumental chorus line, later to end with this distant organ music. The song was too long and unorganized. It didn’t do much for me.
The Verdict: Shiny Toy Guns’ new album is a combination between softer electro rock and sassy, distorted electro jams. It takes a couple of listens for some of the tracks to hook you, but right away “I Owe You A Love Song,” “Ricochet!” and “Turned To Real Life” should do the trick. Check out the album or see the band live when they visit Charlotte for a performance at Tremont Music Hall on Sunday, Nov. 30.
Photo by: Joan Marcus
Like The Beatles? If so, then this is the next best thing to seeing them in concert. Listen to your favorite hits as RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles performs tonight at Belk Theater. Tickets are $21 and up. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information, click here.
Soweto Gospel Choir
Belk Theater
Nov. 23, 2008
Photo courtesy of Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
The Deal: South Africa’s Soweto Gospel Choir visited the Q.C. for a performance at Belk Theater. (more…)
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Time Warner Cable Arena
Nov. 20, 2008
The Deal: Trans-Siberian Orchestra visited Charlotte for an impressive performance during its 10th anniversary tour. (more…)
Trans-Siberian Orchestra will delve into orchestral jamming with its own special fusion of progressive rock, symphonic metal and classical music tonight at Time Warner Cable Arena. Tickets are $38-$48. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 704-522-6500.
Watch the video below to see one of Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s live performances of “Faith Noel.”
Well if you’ve been putting off seeing Coldplay live in concert, maybe you should think twice about it. The band’s frontman Chris Martin, 31-years-old, stated the band will most likely part ways at the end of 2009. The singer said “I don’t think bands should keep going past 33.”
And I’m left thinking ‘huh?’ Sounds like a poor excuse to me. Read more on the story here.
New York indie/acoustic pop songstress Meredith Godreau aka Gregory and The Hawk will perform at The Milestone tonight with other acts Torn Down Trees and Ultimate Optimist. The show is 18 and up. Tickets are $7. Watch the video “Boats and Birds,” from Gregory and The Hawk below:
Swedish electonica indie rockers The Sounds will visit Charlotte for a performance at Tremont Music Hall on Dec. 4. Farewell Flight and My Epic will open the show. 18 and up. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8. For more information, visit www.tremontmusichall.com.
Watch The Sounds’ music video for “Painted By Numbers” below:
Ramones Fest: A Blitzkrieg Bop, which goes down at Snug Harbor on Nov. 15, 8 p.m. is a celebration of the best punk rock sensations. The event will feature bands: The Belmont Playboys, The Flat Tires, The Defilers, Southside Punx and Trouble Walkers. Tickets at $10. For more information on the show, visit www.ramonesfest.com or www.snugrock.com. Watch a video clip (below) of The Ramones.
