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Live Review: Tristan Prettyman

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Live Review: Tristan Prettyman
The Visulite Theatre
Aug. 19, 2008

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The Deal: San Diego-based songstress Tristan Prettyman performed at The Visulite Theatre with local opening act Mike Strauss. (more…)

Live Review: John Mayer

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

John Mayer w/ Paramore
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Aug. 19, 2008

Pics coming soon!

The Deal: John Mayer showcases his guitarwork, brings along Warped Tour favorites Paramore. (more…)

Live Review: Stone Temple Pilots

Monday, August 18th, 2008

Stone Temple Pilots w/ Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Aug. 17, 2008

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The Deal: 90s alt-rockers Stone Temple Pilots return to the stage, bring along retro-rock trio Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. (more…)

Live Review: The Whigs

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

The Whigs w/ The Old Ceremony
Visulite Theatre
Aug. 17, 2008

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The Deal: Athens, Ga., trio plays for a big crowd, brings along Chapel Hill opener. (more…)

Live Review: Smashing Pumpkins

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

Smashing Pumpkins
Ovens Auditorium
Aug. 16, 2008

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The Deal: ’90s alt-rockers pack Ovens Auditorium for two-and-a-half hour show. (more…)

Live Review: Jimmy Brown & The Badly-Loved

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

Jimmy Brown & The Badly-Loved
Charlotte Irish Summer Festival
Aug. 9, 2008

The Deal: Belfast fellow Jimmy Brown (former guitarist of the Hickory-based band Airspace) performed new songs with his back up band, The Badly-Loved, at the Charlotte Irish Summer Festival. (more…)

Live Review: Rascal Flatts

Monday, August 4th, 2008

Rascal Flatts with Taylor Swift
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Aug. 3, 2008

The Deal: The Home of the $11 beer hosted another country concert-party - this time the headlining hosts were Rascal Flatts and special guest Taylor Swift. (more…)

Live Review: Journey, Heart, Cheap Trick

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008

Journey, Heart and Cheap Trick
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Aug. 2, 2008

Setlists at the end of review…

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The Deal: Journey shows off new singer, brings along Heart and Cheap Trick. (more…)

Live Review: Projekt Revolution

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Projekt Revolution w/ Linkin Park, Chris Cornell, The Bravery, Ashes Divide, Street Drum Corps, Atreyu, 10 Years, Hawthorne Heights and Armor for Sleep
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
July 30, 2008

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The Deal: Linkin Park bring along a bunch of their friends for annual Projekt Revolution Tour. (Setlists for Chris Cornell and Linkin Park at the end of review.) (more…)

Live Review: Nas, Talib Kweli & Jay Electronica

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

Nas, Talib Kweli & Jay Electronica
Amos’ Southend
July 29, 2008
By Mike McCray

The Deal: Jay Electronica (the new guy), Talib Kweli (the veteran) and Nas (the hall of famer) touch down in the Queen City to give Charlotte a lesson in hip-hop. (more…)

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