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Uphill gets down
Local blues band Uphill held their CD release party on Friday, June 12 at Arts of the Albemarle. The CD is called “Blues & Mojo” and was recorded by Edenton celebrity drummer Martin Parker of Out’n the Cold. The Uphill CD is a mix of originals and covers and features the band’s trademark Texas/Chicago/Swampland blues sound. They will be appearing at the Hooters in Kitty Hawk on June 26 and at Kathie’s Steakhouse at Chowan Crossing in Edenton on June 27. Check out the Web site at Uphilltheband.com to purchase the CD. Speaking of Out’n the Cold, Parker has been on tour with country music star and Grammy winner Patty Loveless for the past several months and even made an appearance on Conan O’Brien. Word is Out’n the Cold will be performing their unique blend of rock/country/bluegrass originals and covers at Arts of the Albemarle on July 25. To hear the band’s latest CD (recorded by Mr. Parker, of course) just go to outnthecold.com. Though there’s no word on a CD release from pop/rock group Further Adieu, they have been quite busy. They will be at the City Wine Sellar on June 26, and at Mama Kwans in Kill Devil Hills on June 30. The band has gigs lined up all the way through August. Check out some of their tunes on MySpace at MySpace.com/furtheradieu. Jazz favorites Connected haven’t made any announcements about a CD coming out, but they have been making themselves known around town at The City Wine Sellar and also at Arts of the Albemarle. Keep an eye out and check them out on their Web site at dwconnected.com. Jam-rock band Guta has been in and out of town lately in between playing gigs across the state. They only have two members - Drummer Christian Mara and Guitarist/vocalist Ted Sablon - listed on their MySpace page, so it’s anybody’s guess as to who is playing bass. They will be playing in Arkansas and West Virginia through August and will be back in town on Sept. 12 at Coasters. Local rocker and one-time American Idol hopeful James Ethan Clark apparently made a good impression playing at the ceremony in Wilmington for the return of Miss USA. Check out his MySpace page at MySpace/jamesethan to hear songs and see schedules. That is all.
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No idleness for American Idols
Though favorite local son Ricky Braddy hasn’t said what he’s got in the works as far as his musical aspirations go, there will hopefully be an interview with him in the Daily Advance soon. In the meantime, two American Idol hopefuls have gotten themselves some sweet deals. Adam Lambert has signed with 19 Recordings/RCA Records and Allison Iraheta (remember the duet “Time After Time” she did with Cyndi Lauper?) has signed with 19 Recordings/Jive Records/RCA. That’s basically the same deal that winner Kris Allen recently signed, so I would say they’re doing pretty well for being losers. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Ricky get some kind of deal because he not only writes his own stuff, but he plays it and sings it with an amazing voice - AND he’s got a magnetic stage presence. What more could you want? In other news, The Black Eyed Peas single “Boom Boom Pow” off their new CD “The END” is #1 on Billboard and The Roots, house band for Jimmy Fallon, is working on a new CD, as well. Pharrell Williams, the big time producer from Va. Beach, and his band NER*D (think garage band rock meets old-time R&B) is in the studio. Does anyone care that Britney Spears is back on her “Circus” tour in America? Didn’t think so.
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Local singer welcomes Miss USA
James Ethan Clark will perform at the ceremonies welcoming home Kristen Dalton, Miss USA 2009 on Wednesday afternoon at 5 p.m. in Wilmington’s Riverfront Park, according to James’ dad, Jeff Clark. The event will last through Saturday, according to dad’s Facebook page. It says James is playing but doesn’t say when, so I guess you just have to stay there until Saturday to find out. Bring a sleeping bag!
http://www.myspace.com/jamesethan
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Clark and Ellis at the Wine Sellar
One-time American Idol-hopeful James Ethan Clark and Jeremy Ellis did a gig at The City Wine Sellar to a sold-out crowd on Friday, May 15. It was easy to see why it was packed after hearing them play - they were tight and knew how to work the crowd. Of course, Ricky Braddy being in the crowd might have been somewhat responsible for the packed house, but not completely. Clark played keyboards AND guitar and sang with an amazingly smooth and well-controlled voice. Ellis played drums and not only had impeccable timekeeping but also had a lot of good chops. They did some covers by Jason Mraz, The Beatles and even Alicia Keye’s version of the Stone’s Wild Horses. Clark also sang some amazingly versatile originals, as well. Very radio friendly, poppy rock tunes. The highlight of the evening was the guys’ rendition of John Mayer’s “Why, Georgia,” getting the crowd to interact by clapping along, doing an extended version of the song complete with drum solo courtesy of Ellis. I didn’t even miss the fact that there was no bass player - they kept me entertained the whole time. I look forward to seeing Clark, hopefully with Ellis and maybe some other band members, playing around the Albemarle area. I know they’ll be at the Potato Festival on the 16th. Check out Clark on MySpace and hear some of his original tunes.
http://www.myspace.com/jamesethan
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Sounds of summer
There’s always some kind of musical thing going on around the Albemarle region during the summer. There’s stuff going on all year, too, but summer is the main part of the year when garage bands to old pros get out there and give it all they’ve got. Hey, I’m even playing drums in a band now (Ticky Tacky), and we’ll be at The City Wine Sellar some time in May. But The Wine Sellar is a pretty happenin’ place all year round, mainly on Friday nights for music with lots of local musicians as well as people from out of town. Just check out www.citywine.blogspot.com for the latest. Thumpers will be having their share of bands, I’m sure. They always have some good ones e.g. Further Adieu and others. They ususally have DJs and karaoke, too. Level’s has been featuring national acts on their stage, lately and feature good DJs like Tami from Miami. They’re doing the Teen Idol thing in April, too, so go try out. There are a lot of new restaurants in town that are getting live music, plus the Potato Festival, Harbor Nights and all the other things that go on in EC usually have at least one band featured. I suggest that if you sing or have a band and a good number of songs worked up, go put yourself a demo tape together, write a good bio and get out there and get famous! Maybe I’ll see you out there.
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Braddy superstition
Even though Ryan Seacrest and the producers of American Idol didn’t let Ricky Braddy talk after his performance in the wild card episode - AGAIN - he did get to say a few words before hand, which was good. He said that he was just going to go out there and have fun, and by God, that’s what he did. He sang Stevie Wonder’s ‘Superstition,’ and the crowd was loving it, and Ricky was having a good time, just like he said he would. Though Randy and Simon thought he should have picked a different song, Cowell said he had ‘chops’ and Kara and Paula both thought Ricky came out of his shell, got loose and showed us who he really is. I thought he did a great job on the song without doing the ‘roller coaster’ vocals so prevalent in most other vocalists’ styles. Unfortunately, Ricky didn’t get picked, because, as Kara said, ‘You didn’t show enough personality,’ but I have a question. HOW DO YOU SHOW YOUR PERSONALITY IF THE PRODUCERS NEVER LET YOU TALK ON THE SHOW?!!! Whew - glad I got that out of my system. Now I can go on with my life - and so can Ricky. Anoop, the dude from Chapel Hill, got picked as number 13, which they’ve never done on this show. He’s good, but I don’t think he can touch Ricky vocally, or even with his stage presence. But, hey, who am I? Next up, Ricky will probably be looking at some recording offers, or at least forming his own kick-ass band and blazing a trail through the music charts with his own music, which I hear is very good, by the way. Thanks, Ricky, we’ll be watching - and give me a call if you need a good drummer.
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Give it up for Ricky Braddy
There’s a lot of rumor and speculation floating around on the Internet right now about whether Ricky Braddy might actually make the ‘wild card’ round on American Idol, or whether he SHOULD make it. Now, I don’t claim to be on the level of Simon Cowell as far as being able to spot talent, and maybe I’m biased because Ricky’s a local dude, but please - he made the other contestants look like serious wannabe’s. I know Danny Gokey and the others have these amazing life stories, blah blah blah, and Ricky is just a country boy with no drama, but come on, let’s get real. The dude has some pipes. Have you seriously ever heard anyone sing like that? I mean, think about the range of notes he was hitting, and think back to the high notes - he never strained. Those notes came out smoother than a silk hankie, and that was with a sinus infection! Not only that, he exuded confidence, in spite of what ‘Simon says.’ He owned that stage - it was his. He looked right into that camera and said, “Hey, check this out. You got nothin’ on this.” And he was right. Sorry, am I gushing? Okay, I’ll stop. People told me he could sing and I thought, okay, cool, he’s good. But I had no idea. I’m also told that he can write fantastic songs, plus he’s a really nice guy - he is the whole package. So to all the haters and people who think Ricky should go back to waiting tables or whatever, forget it - ain’t gonna happen. And to those who think Ricky will go all the way, with or without American Idol, you’re preaching to the converted, brother. No matter what, I think we’ll be hearing from Ricky again. He’s got my vote.
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The Braddy Bunch
Like everyone else in Elizabeth City, I have found myself caught up in American Idol Mania because of the fact that one of our own may actually win the contest. We know he at least made the top 36, which is good news for Ricky. To be honest, I haven’t watched American Idol since the first season in 2001. The only reason I’m watching now is because I am writing stories for the paper about Mr. Braddy. But I have to admit, the show has grown on me. Sure, there is a lot of bad singing to sit through, and Simon Cowell can be a bit of a jerk. But ask yourself this - if Simon were to be ambiguous about his true feelings and cater to the feelings of every contestant on the show, like some of the other judges do, would he really be doing them a favor? I wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of that sarcastic wit, but I would also appreciate the honesty. Hey, if I suck, tell me now so I don’t spend my life chasing after a dream that will only lead to heartbreak. My dad, a self-taught musician, used to say that many people have tin ears - in other words, they can’t tell one note from another and anything that comes out of their child’s mouth sounds to them like Pavoratti. So they help to bolster their child’s dream of someday being a pop idol by telling them they’re the greatest thing since sliced Pavoratti, and parading them in front of friends who say the same thing out of fear of hurting the parents’ feelings. Hence, a lot of crying and anger on American Idol. I’m with Martin Parker, though - there are lots of other ways to get into the music business besides sighning your life away to Simon Cowell. Put a band together - you’ll be better off. And try singing in front of someone you don’t know for honest feedback - that will save your ego, and our ears.
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Local drummer plays Conan O’Brien
Anyone who missed Conan O’Brien on the 14th really missed a treat. Edenton drummer Martin Parker was there with Patty Loveless and the rest of her band to do a rendition of Hank Williams’ “Cold Cold Heart.” It was obvious that Conan was awed by the performance when he went over to greet the band. He said, “Wow, that was really amazing.” He usually says something like, “That was great,” or whatever. I saw Martin back there, sitting behind his trusty Pearl drumkit, playing with one hand. Only Martin could get away with just using one hand on a national TV show - he’s that good! The song is off of Patty’s new album, “Sleepless Nights,” which just got nominated for a Grammy. If she wins, it will be her second, and for good reason. The album features old-timey country songs like “Cold Cold Heart,” and many of the songs were recorded with the original performers. After Conan O’Brien, they played the Lincoln Center, then did Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion.” Martin is a busy guy, what with playing in local band Out’n the Cold, running his studio, Seven Pines, and playing around the country with Patty Loveless. I’m sure we’ll be hearing a lot more from Martin.
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ZZ Top has still got it
Yeah, I’m from Texas, so I may be a little prejudiced when it comes to this subject, but ZZ Top has still got it. Their new live CD and DVD, “ZZ Top: Live from Texas,” features hits from their second album through Afterburner on the CD, and through Antennae on the DVD. Some revues have complaints about the sound quality of the DVD, but the sound on the CD is as good as any studio album. Guitarist and vocalist Billy Gibbons’ voice may be a little deeper and more gravelly, but that’s okay - it may even be a plus with their brand of blues-based southern rock. Dusty Hill hasn’t lost his knack for laying down a solid bass groove and drummer Frank Beard still has the chops on the drums, and then some. All these guys are pushing 60, but they sound as fresh and even more polished than they did 30 years ago. The DVD also features their rendition of Hendrix’ “Foxey Lady.” Starting with “Got Me Under Pressure” from Eliminator, the band immediately lays it on without mercy, leaving the crowd screaming for more after each song. The segue from “Waitin’ for the Bus” to “Jesus Just Left Chicago” was just like the album, creating another audience frenzy. Gibbons even gets the audience singing a capella on several songs, like “I’m Bad, I’m Nationwide.” The synthesizers come into play on a couple of songs, like “Rough Boy” and “Legs,” but it doesn’t detract from the sound at all. In fact, it adds to the sound, as it should, without being overbearing. And I could swear they had more than two people singing on the chorus of “Gimme All Your Lovin’,” but they probably used a voice doubling effect to fatten the sound. There’s lots and lots of great slide guitar work, like on “Just Got Paid” and “La Grange,” too. Some of their newer stuff from XXX and Tuscalero seemed to be missing from the album for reasons unknown, but I guess for a live album, the old standards are the best way to go to get the crowd riled up. My only complaint was “Tush,” which Dusty Hill sings and on which he usually does an outstanding job. But on this version, he just seems to be hitting random notes, rather than singing the actual melody. I don’t know what that’s all about, because he sings perfect harmony with Gibbons the rest of the time. Of course, Beard has his drums tuned low, rattling the stage with every thunderous fill that he plays. As always, his timekeeping skills and knack for creative beats are impeccable, and he and Hill form one of the most unbeatable rhythm sections in rock history. For die hard ZZ Top fans, and for those who want to hear them the way they used to sound before the “fuzzbox and hip-hop beat” age, check out this CD. You won’t regret it.
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Further Adieu comes alive - at Thumper’s
These guys never fail to surprise me - they always sound fresh and spontaneous and their shows are always energetic. I saw them Aug. 16 - or was it Aug 17? - at Thumpers in Elizabeth City. They always seem to draw a good size crowd, too, from what I’ve seen at pretty much every venue they’ve played in town. I see a lot of the same faces, which tells me they have a regular following - of course, this is a small town, but still, every band or performer has to start with a local following. I like how the night starts out with JJ and Nick as ‘Without Further Adieu,’ then later morphs into a full band. Good move. These guys can really groove on some covers - ‘Fire’ by Jimmy Hendrix is one song these guys do really well. Robbie and Josh really have the groove down on that song, from the funky drum beat to the walking bass line, and the vocals are smokin’. I can’t remember who played lead guitar on that - either Nick or JJ - but whoever it was was shredding like Jimmy. Yet the band always adds their own flavor to every song, which is a great thing. They also do a great version of Stealers Wheels’ ‘Stuck in the Middle’ complete with slide guitar. That’s a tough song to do right - I’ve tried it - and these guys do it. They also do a killer, laid back version of The Beatles’ ‘Come Together,’ which is also featured on their MySpace page. But of course, it wouldn’t be Further Adieu without their great original songs. One of my personal favorites is still ‘On the Line,’ which holds the line with any cover song the band does. It’s such a hook heavy, poppy kind of rock song with great harmonies between Nick and JJ and solid beat and guitar riffs. And that’s just one song - pretty much all their songs are like that, though some may rock out a tad more than others. And if you doubt their popularity, check out their MySpace page - over 10,000 hits and climbing. I can’t wait until you guys put out a CD - I’ll be first in line. Seriously.
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Guta, Further Adieu making big plans
I recently spoke to Robbie Raper of the band Further Adieu, who played at National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Robbie says the band is working on their latest CD at singer/guitarist JJ Jernigan’s house. They will be appearing at Coasters on Aug. 30, and JJ and Nick Simmons, the band’s other singer/guitarist, will also be playing at Thumpers Aug. 16 under the name “Without Further Adieu.” The duo will be playing original songs that they don’t get to play in the band, Raper says. He said the band will be trying to get more gigs in the Hampton Roads area, as well, to avoid overexposure in the Albemarle. Christian ‘Swine’ Mara of the band Guta says he will soon be heading west to Colorado to pick up singer/guitarist Teddy Sablon and then they will head to Arkansas, where they will join up with a new bass player, who is replacing former bass player PJ Donahue. They will then stay in Arkansas and play around the state for a couple of months, Mara said. The band has been enjoying the company of Tiffany Christopher, who has been filling in as bass player for the band temporarily. The band has also been acting as backup for Christopher, so the deal has been mutually beneficial, it seems. Tiffany and Guta will be at Coasters on Aug. 29, and they will also have a cello player joining them. Mara says they will be playing their version of Led Zeppelin’s “Kashmir,” and other songs, so it should be interesting. Don’t miss them before they leave the state.
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Local news: Out’n the Cold stays hot
I recently spoke with Red Swain, banjo picker for local bluegrass/country/rock/eclectic band Out’n the Cold. He says the band will be doing a gig at North Carolina State’s Darton arena in Raleigh on Sept. 5. They will be playing for the North Carolina State opening home game. Swain says the band has received over 7,500 hits on their MySpace page and have sold over 350 of their latest CD. Drummer Martin Parker says that 350 is about at the ‘cardboard’ level. Next, they’ll hit aluminum and eventually gold when they sell their first 100,000 copies.Speaking of Martin Parker, Swain says he will be going on the road with country star Patty Loveless for about two months. Sounds like a good gig to me. Hey Martin, does she need a good bass player?
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Music News: Nickelback signs with Live Nation
Live Nation, a live events company based in Beverly Hills, Cal., with acts like Madonna, Shakira and Jay-Z on its fledgling record label (a U2 deal is still in the works), have added yet another act - Nickelback. Nickelback have been known since their inception in 1996 as a relentlessly touring band, and have signed a ‘long-term global partnership’ with Live Nation worth somewhere in the vicinity of $50 million to $70 million. They are contracted to complete three touring cycles and three albums on the record label started in 2007 with founding artist Madonna. As of now, the band still has two albums left on its Roadrunner record contract. I think they’ll be pretty much set for an early retirement. Though most of the info is secret, Britney Spears will evidently be appearing in video form on Madonna’s latest tour - a ‘virtual’ appearance, as its being called. Madonna will begin her U.S. tour in October. The band Live recently recorded a live gig in Amsterdam, and will be releasing a CD / DVD package of the performance this fall. Tenacious D, the band fronted by actor Jack Black, will be putting out another CD “sometime before we die,” according to co-founder Kyle Glass, and Dashboard Confessional is set to release its new CD sometime in the fall. Gorilla Zoe of Boyz N Da Hood will be releasing his sophomore album Don’t Feed Da Animals on Sept. 23. Atlanta’s DJ Greg Street will be releasing a compilation CD of artists such as Lil Wayne, Game, Soulja Boy and others on Interscope Records in August. The album title will be Greg Street Certified Worldwide.
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It’s all Uphill - the band, that is
Adam Nixon, local guitar player/singer/harmonica player/bass player and probably player of other instruments as well, performed with his band Uphill at the downtown waterfront on Friday night. I must say, they were quite impressive. I’ve heard Nixon play with Out’n the Cold, so I knew he was good, but the man can definitely sing the blues. The band wowed the crowd with their version of Stevie Ray Vaughn’s Little Lover Boy, some Lynyrd Skynyrd, some BB King and many other tunes. Nixon played a mean harmonica on a BB King tune and even coaxed the audience into singing along. The rest of the band - bass, drums and keyboards - all sounded like well-seasoned musicians, and very tight, as if they had been playing together for a while. They definitely have the southern rock/blues thing down. I’m looking forward to seeing more from these guys in the future. I think I’ve found my cover story for the month of August…
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‘Hey, you going to see Skynyrd?’
Anybody who lived in the Midwest back in the 70’s, as I did, probably heard that phrase at one time or another. A Lynyrd Skynyrd concert wasn’t just a concert, it was an event. I was surprised to learn that Skynyrd actually formed as early as 1964 under the name ‘The Noble Five,’ claiming influences by bands like Free, The Yardbirds, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles. They eventually won a battle of the bands contest which got them an opening slot on tour with the band Strawberry Alarm Clock. They went on to change their name to Lynyrd Skynyrd and got signed to the record label MCA by Al Kooper of Blood, Sweat and Tears. Pretty strange beginnings for a band that would become the kings of 70’s southern rock. After losing several band members, including lead singer Ronnie Van Zandt, in a plane crash, the band went on a decades-long hiatus, reforming in the 80’s with Ronnie’s younger brother, Johnny, on lead vocals. They now have a new CD and a tour coming up and will be headed our way in Sept. at the Coast Guard base. Hopefully, I will be getting in backstage to do some video of the band to post on The Daily Advance web site. A Skynyrd concert should bring back some memories.
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The return of Guta and other local stuff
Gutatarians will be happy to know that Guta is back together after a short hiatus. They will be playing some gigs at Coasters on June 13th and 17th and at Levels on June 14th with special guest Tiffany Christopher of The Tiffany Christopher Band. Rumor has it that Ted Sablon, lead singer/guitarist/songwriter of Guta, met Christopher while in Colorado recently and brought her back with him, but that is unsubstantiated. I hope to get the low down on that soon, but that should be a good show. It’s good to see Levels getting some live acts as opposed to DJs, though DJs are great, too. There have been some Virginia bands like Rock Star Parking and Snack Bar Jones, as well as local favorites Further Adieu. Levels has a great stage area with lights and a big dance floor, so it’s a good thing to let some live bands take advantage of that. Maybe they’ll have some kind of battle of the bands there soon (hint, hint). I think that would go over well, maybe give out prizes or something. Local jazz band Connected has been trying to hit the scene more often with their great brand of music, so I hope some local venues will give them a chance for some exposure. If anyone has any ideas or wants to hire the band to play, give Ellard Forrester a call at ECSU at 335-3360. I heard a lot of good music at the Potato Festival, and got to hear Jerry Morgan of Strings Attached play a great old bluegrass tune. We should be hearing more from that band soon, especially when their CD finally comes out. There are a lot of performers from Edenton and Hertford as well as the Outer Banks that I hope to get into The Daily Advance soon, so keep a lookout. Thanks.
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Good music at the Potato festival
If you want to see some of the bands that have been or will be featured in the Daily Advance and/or The Albemarle Sound, you can see them tomorrow at the Potato Festival in Downtown Elizabeth City. Kicking things off at 1:30 p.m. will be contemporary Christian rock band No Purchase Necessary, followed by Wavorly at 2:30 p.m. Next up is Bobby Plough, featured in the May issue of The Albemarle Sound, mixing it up with some songs from his new CD plus a few cover songs. Bobby likes to tell stories with his music, and I’m sure he’s got a few to tell since he’s from Texas. He should have his new CD available for sale, as well. At 6 p.m. will be favorite local rock band Further Adieu, who were featured in the February issue of the Albemarle Sound. These guys have been impressing a lot of people, including me, with their original music. Keep on rocking, guys! The Embers will top off the night with Beach and Top 40 music. I hope to see a lot of people there to support our local musicians!
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Music news: The Cure launch tour
The Cure started out their North American tour on May 9 in Fairfax, Va., to promote their latest CD, which is due out this month.
Led Zeppelin is said to be gearing up for a major tour by the end of this year, according to Rolling Stone.com, likely with Jason Bonham playing the drums.
Beck is also in the studio with producer ‘Danger Mouse’ of Gnarls Barkley fame. The CD, titled “Modern Guilt,” is supposed to be a throwback to 60’s Brit Rock.
Metal heads Metallica are giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of their new CD, “Mission: Metallica,” on their web site, www.missionmetallica.com.
Rapper Snoop Dogg is supposed to be working on a new LP, “Malice in Wonderland,” and did a video with none other than Willie Nelson.
On the country music front, Grammy winning bluegrass artist Tim O’Brien just released an album, “Chameleon,” on which he plays eight different instruments and sings; and gospel legend Dottie Rambo lost her life after her tour bus crashed outside of Mount Vernon, Mo. Six other people on the bus were injured.
More news on local artists coming soon.
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Music news for May 1
An Elizabeth City based band, Vivid Darkness, is headlining at The Norva in downtown Norfolk on May 3, along with our friends from Further Adieu. There are four bands in all, so it should be a good show. We will be doing a feature on Vivid Darkness sometime in the near future, but we’re somewhat backlogged with bands at the moment. Saturday’s issue will feature local performer and owner of Cypress Creek grill, Bobby Plough. You’ve seen him at the Potato Festival and The City Wine Sellar. He has a new CD coming out and it should be pretty good. It’s produced by Bobby and Martin Parker and features several prominent local musicians, including Kyleen Kendall of The Daily Advance. Still no word on the Further Adieu CD, the Strings Attached CD or the band Guta. Summer is coming, so there will be more bands and soloists out and about, so our local entertainment schedule is bigger than usual. That’s a good thing!
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News for the week of April 6
It’s been a busy couple of weeks here at the office, what with the redesign of the newspaper and all, but we’re still alive. I hope everybody enjoyed the article on ‘Big Daddy’ Stallings. He’s really quite a guy and full of a lot of amazing stories, many of which I couldn’t fit in the article because of space constraints. I highly recommend his CD, ‘Blues Evolution,’ which you can get on his web site at www.bigdaddystallings.com. There’s a lot of BB King and Muddy Waters influence in there, and the man will make you laugh. Also, next month will feature local singer/songwriter and owner of Cypress Creek Grill, Mr. Bobby Plough, along with some other musicians, including Kyleen Kendall, who works here at The Daily Advance. The region should be gearing up for some good local music soon, so watch for it at The City Wine Sellar, Thumpers, Coasters, the deck outside at Groupers, Levels Sports Bar, ECSU, COA, the Potato Festival, The Onley Place in Belvidere, Kelly’s in Nags Head and anywhere else that features live music.
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