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Live Review: Grace Potter and the Nocturnals

Friday, October 17th, 2008

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
Visulite Theatre
Oct. 16, 2008


The Deal: Bluesy-rock songstress plows into Visulite for fantastic hour-and-a-half set. (more…)

Another scrapbook of shenanigans

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008


Gold Medal wearing Olympic swimmer Aaron Peirsol taking in his first NASCAR race….for which he ordered the starting of gentlemen’s engines for the Bank of America 500


Some boobalicious mermaids at the Bud Light Party Cruise event at the EpiCentre’s Pavilion. The question of the evening: “How do you get a girl in body paint naked?” According to some dude - baby oil does the trick. (more…)

Live Review: Sevendust

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

Sevendust w/ Taproot
Amos’ Southend
Oct. 14, 2008


The Deal: Sevendust hammers its way through short, but sweet, set, brings Taproot along for the ride. (more…)

Live Review: Celtic Crossroads

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Celtic Crossroads
McGlohon Theatre
Sept. 27, 2008

The Deal: The septet of Irish musicians known as Celtic Crossroads brought its ultimate combo of musical genres including Celtic folk rock, bluegrass and gypsy-styled song crafts to Charlotte for a performance at McGlohon Theatre.

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O.A.R. rocks Charlotte

Friday, September 26th, 2008

O.A.R. — as in O – A – R, not oar — we’re talking about a band here, not a device for steering your boat! I made that mistake once and totally lost some cool points.


Well, the other night, O.A.R. jammed out at Cricket Arena.

Random fun fact: before the Astrodome was built, Cricket Arena was the largest domed coliseum in the country.

Anyway, it wasn’t a crazy game of poker, but it was a crazy night. (more…)

Live Review: Flogging Molly

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

Flogging Molly with Beat Union and The Loved Ones
Amos’ Southend
Sept. 21, 2008

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The Deal: The septet of Celtic-punk rockers known as Flogging Molly caused an energy-filled ruckus during its powerful performance at Amos’ Southend. Along with them was Birmingham, England-based power-pop punk rockers Beat Union and Philadelphia-based punk group The Loved Ones. (more…)

Now announcing MTA winners…

Monday, September 15th, 2008

The Metrolina Theatre Association (MTA) Awards…better than the VMAs

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Spirit Square was the place to be last night; a red carpet led to a reception that led to the McGlohon Theatre, which was packed with members of the local theater community honoring and toasting to their craft.

I had the privilege of presenting several awards alongside the Observer’s Paid to Party Sarah Aarthun. (more…)

A scrapbook of summer shenanigans, Part 2

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

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FOX’s Kelly Bartick with Dave Chappelle’s little brother.

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Paris Hilton’s party girl DJ Caroline D’Amore at Suite. Someone get this girl a sandwich.

A whole bunch more! (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…)

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