It was a beautiful fall afternoon as I headed out to the scenic Pineville Lake Park for the 23rd annual Pineville Fall Festival. The annual event is always a great time with tons of delicious foods, local arts and crafts, and of course live music. On this particular day, it was the live music that […]
One of the most exciting shows to hit the Fillmore Charlotte this fall was the American rock band, Tesla. The band quite often gets lumped into the “hair metal” era of the ‘80s but Tesla is much more than that. At heart, they are a hard-rocking blues-based band with extraordinary musicianship and amazing songwriting skills. […]
Alice Cooper Is Set To Shock and Rock the Queen City Next Week and He’s Bringing The Spaceman Himself, Ace Frehley, Along for the Ride! School may already be back in session but that’s not going to stop the famed “School’s Out” shock-rocker Alice Cooper from bringing his rock and roll theater to Charlotte. In […]
There’s something inherently special about music and the power it has. Nothing else can move us quite like listening to our favorite band. Music allows humans to experience every emotion under the sun from pure bliss to incredible despair as we cry, laugh, sing to the heavens, and dance our problems away. Last Saturday night, […]
If the warm smell of colitas just filled the air, it’s because you’ve now been transported to the Hotel California, well at least you could be if you get your tickets to this tour celebrating the 45th anniversary of a truly iconic album. ‘Hotel California’ needs no introduction because this Grammy award-winning album has found […]
If you’re a fan of Southern soul, Delta blues, Americana roots music, and good old-fashioned rock and roll, you will definitely want to check out the Jamie Mclean Band when they make a stop in your neck of the woods. The talented singer, songwriter, and guitarist plays a true mixture of musical styles from funk […]
Charlotte Rockers Address Suicide Awareness With Latest Single “Knocking Outside Your Door” A staple of the Carolina music scene, Testarossa plays good old-fashioned rock and roll just the way you remember it. Their songs are chock full of sing-a-long choruses, unforgettable riffs, stellar guitar leads, and a rhythm section that knows how to keep this […]
Nothing is more American than fireworks, hotdogs, and cold beer, all the things that scream out HappyFourth of July. There’s only one item missing that makes the list complete. Of course, I’m talking about good old-fashioned American rock and roll. There are certain songs that simply take you back in time to the good old […]
August John Lutz II stakes Levee Drivers’ claim to the spirit, as well as the sound, of Americana with full-length LP Motel City Honey. Americana is one of the most interesting types of musical genres. Americanamusic.org defines the genre as “contemporary music that incorporates elements of various American roots music styles, including country, roots-rock, folk, […]
Here’s what you missed: Photos by: Luke Jamroz Nothing More (Better Noise Records) Facebook | Twitter | Website //embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.jsThe guys came on and played several smash hits from their new album The Story We Tell Ourselves, including “Go To War,” “Let ‘Em Burn,” and “Just Say When.” No stranger to heat, the Texas group brought […]
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