Archive for the ‘Concert’ Category
G. Love and Special Sauce play the Lincoln Theatre – February 21, 2014
Posted: February 3, 2014 by MichaelSmithNC in All, Concert, MusicTags: G. Love and Special Sauce, Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh
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The Ritz – Raleigh presents Blackberry Smoke on February 21, 2014
Posted: February 3, 2014 by MichaelSmithNC in All, Concert, MusicTags: Blackberry Smoke, Raleigh, The Ritz
When: Friday, February 21, 2014
Where: The Ritz, Raleigh
Tickets: Here
The members of Southern Rock quintet Blackberry Smoke are no strangers to hard work. Playing up to 250 dates each year, the guys are on the road more often than not, and they’ve seen tangible results of their labor. The band has toured with and befriended idols such as The Marshall Tucker Band, ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd and George Jones. The band was even asked to play for Jones on his 80th birthday, not long after the country legend turned in a guest appearance on the band’s sophomore album. They’ve toured Europe thrice over, and had their songs featured in video games, as well.
Mixing elements of gospel, bluegrass, arena rock, soul and more than a touch of outlaw country, Blackberry Smoke has earned a passionate fanbase that continues to grow as the band itself evolves. The band is as blue collar as the bandanas its members wear.
“Our fanbase is as organic as you can get,” says drummer Brit Turner. “Each fan has been won by live performance or good old word of mouth.”
Blues Guitar Master, Buddy Guy at the Carolina Theatre in Durham – February 9, 2014
Posted: February 3, 2014 by MichaelSmithNC in All, Concert, MusicTags: Buddy Guy, Durham, The Carolina Theatre
When: Sunday, February 9, 2014
Where: Carolina Theatre, Durham
Tickets: Here
Buddy Guy is one of the most celebrated blues guitarists of his generation, possessing a sound and style that embodied the traditions of classic Chicago Blues while also embracing the fire and flash of rock & roll. Guy spent much of his career as a well-regarded journeymen, cited as a modern master by contemporary blues fans but not breaking through to a larger audience, before he finally caught the brass ring in the 1990s and released a series of albums that made him one of the biggest blues acts of the day, a seasoned veteran with a modern edge. And few guitarists of any genre have enjoyed the respect of their peers as Guy has, with such giants as Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Keith Richards, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Mark Knopfler all citing him as a personal favorite.
Edwin McCain plays Sunrise Theater in Southern Pines This Thursday – February 6, 2014
Posted: February 3, 2014 by MichaelSmithNC in All, Concert, MusicTags: Edwin McCain, Southern Pines, Sunrise Theatre
When: Thursday, February 6, 2014
Where: Sunrise Theater, Southern Pines, NC
Tickets: Here
Carolina born artist Edwin McCain continues to tour two decades after hitting the national music scene with hit singles; “Solitude”, “I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask for More.” Since his national success in the late 90’s McCain has continued to create good music recording9 albums since 1995. His most recent album Mercy Bound is available now on iTunes and Amazon.
McCain is making his one and only, announced, NC tour stop this weekend at the Sunrise Theatre in Southern Pines. The show will be an acoustic trio show and starts at 7:00pm. Tickets are still avialable at the venue website and at the door.
Mobb Deep at Kings Barcade – April 1, 2014
Posted: February 1, 2014 by MichaelSmithNC in All, Concert, MusicTags: Kings Barcade, Mobb Deep, Raleigh
Kings Barcade
Raleigh, NC
April 1, 2014
One of the most prolific and original groups in hip hop, the infamous Mobb Deep are still a very active force in today’s music industry with twenty years of experience. The group has appeared on records that have sold over 40 million copies. Aiming from the Queensbridge neighborhood of NYC, the duo has been responsible for delivering some of the most popular and forever current anthems in rap music. . Tracks like “Survival Of The Fittest’” “Shook Ones Part II” and “Quiet Storm RMX” have remained significant and still move crowds from NY to Tokyo. Mobb Deep’s ability to perfectly describe their gritty surroundings and lifestyle always made them a first choice for music writers and critics across the board. Mobb Deep have graduated to the role of cult group; today, they are followed by a new wave of cutting edge music listeners, as well as their original core foundation of hip hop aficionados.
Tickets: HERE
Mother’s Night Out with Jaheim – DPAC
Posted: January 31, 2014 by MichaelSmithNC in All, Concert, MusicTags: Durham, Durham Performing Arts Center, Jaheim
Mother’s Night Out with Soulful R&B Superstar
Jaheim
DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center
May 11, 2014
R&B vocalist Jaheim is coming to DPAC on Sunday, May 11, 2014. Celebrate Mother’s Day with soulful superstar Jaheim live in concert. This show is presented in partnership with The DOME Group, Inc.
Tickets on sale:
Online at DPACnc.com
DPAC Ticket Center: 919.680.2787, 123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC
Ticketmaster.com / Ticketmaster Charge by phone at 800.745.3000
“Over the past 5 years, Jaheim has been one of the artists that is most requested by concert-goers. We’re so excited to finally have the opportunity to bring him to the market,” says Sulaiman Mausi, President of The DOME Group Inc.
With his smooth, sonorous tone, Jaheim is the forerunner and torch-carrier of today’s soul-originated R&B. A vocalist in the tradition of such greats as Teddy Pendergrass and Luther Vandross, he signed with former Naughty By Nature beat man Kay Gee’s Devine Mill record label in 2000. Jaheim released three albums over five years: his 2001 debut, Ghetto Love; 2002’s sophomore set, Still Ghetto – both of which reached RIAA platinum status; and 2006’s Ghetto Classics. During that time, he also scored nominations for the BET and Soul Train Music Awards.
In 2007, the chart-topping artist returned with his Atlantic Records debut, The Makings of a Man, followed by Another Round in 2010. He was nominated for three Grammy awards in 2011. Jaheim’s most recent album Appreciation Day was recently named in iTunes’ “Best of 2013” and features top 10 single “Age Ain’t A Factor”.
G-Eazy at The Cat’s Cradle – March 31, 2014
Posted: January 31, 2014 by MichaelSmithNC in All, Concert, MusicTags: Carrboro, G-Eazy, The Cat's Cradle
The Cat’s Cradle
Carrboro, NC
March 31, 2014
G-Eazy has an agenda. For the last couple of years he’s been trying to finish school while building up a grassroots fan-base across the US. Schooled in the bay, tested in New Orleans, G isn’t a stranger to paying dues. His live shows have turned heads from the smallest of Midwest clubs all the way up to arenas on dates with Lil Wayne, Big Sean, and Drake, among others. The pothead turned college underachiever turned pothead is out to prove that he’s isn’t just that. Without label support G has trekked across the US on multiple tours breaking hearts with his James Dean meets hip-hop vibe and unforgettable live shows. It’s not hype. It’s not a hit. It’s not an image. It’s all of the above, the product of diligence that only a true fan understands; G reinterprets what he loves, not what everyone wants to hear, but in 2011 its looking like those two paths are starting to merge.
G’s been a fixture on the local New Orleans rap scene for a few years and more recently in the music blogosphere, but in the last few months his popularity has surged and as his national profile has grown exponentially. His latest mixtape, The Endless Summer, produced Runaround Sue, who’s sun stroked throwback video garnered over 100,000 plays on Youtube in less than a week. But it all comes back to the live show, one New Orleans music blogger summed it up with, “the young crowd was reaching the levels of mass hysteria reserved for the 50s and 60s rock ‘n’ roll legends to whom G-Eazy has been paying so much homage these days.”
Tickets: HERE
Journey and the Steve Miller Band to play Walnut Creek – May 29, 2014
Posted: January 29, 2014 by MichaelSmithNC in All, Concert, MusicTags: Journey, Raleigh, Steve Miller, Steve Miller Band, Walnut Creek Amphitheatre
Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band – DPAC
Posted: January 28, 2014 by MichaelSmithNC in All, Concert, MusicTags: Durham, Durham Performing Arts Center, Gregg Bissonette, Gregg Rolie, Richard Page, Ringo Starr, Steve Lukather, Todd Rundgren
Ringo Starr and His 12th All Starr Band
Featuring:
Steve Lukather, Richard Page, Gregg Rolie, Todd Rundgren, and Gregg Bissonette
Durham Performing Arts Center
June 22, 2014
Ringo Starr will perform with this current All Starr Band at DPAC on Sunday, June 22, 2014. This is the same line up Ringo has played with since 2012 and features Steve Lukather, Richard Page, Gregg Rolie, Todd Rundgren and Gregg Bissonette.
Tickets on sale:
Online at DPACnc.com
DPAC Ticket Center: 919.680.2787, 123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC
Ticketmaster.com / Ticketmaster Charge by phone at 800.745.3000
“I love playing with this band,” Ringo said, “and I can’t wait to get back out and play with them again.”
Monumentour: Fall Out Boy and Paramore come to Walnut Creek – July 22, 2014
Posted: January 17, 2014 by MichaelSmithNC in All, Concert, MusicTags: Avett Brothers, PNC Arena, Raleigh
Walnut Creek Amphitheatre
Raleigh, NC
July 22, 2014
Paramore and Fall Out Boy
w/ Special Guests
Eastern Carolina Style 
