Charlie Wilson
At 60 the former Gap Band singer remains a vital source in soul
with a still successful solo career and his work with Kanye West and other
artists introducing him to a new audience. He’s back after headlining the
rain-soaked Funk Fest in September .
Lou Reed Tribute
Friday
10 p.m., Snug Harbor, 1228 Gordon St., $5, www.snugrock.com
With the recent passing of alternative rock granddaddy (and it
feels funny to call the eternally hip musician “granddaddy”), musicians Dave
& the Strange, The Sammies, Jack Magic, Andy the Door Bum, Hope Nicholls
and members of Babyshaker team up to honor his memory.
Blue Dogs/Radney Foster
The Charleston roots music institution was mixing bluegrass and
rock long before it was fashionable. It teams with acclaimed songwriter Foster
who’s work has been influential for country singers like Darius Rucker.
American Aquarium
Raleigh’s answer to the Drive-By Truckers-meets-Steve Earle. It's impressive latest album “Burn. Flicker. Die” was, not surprisingly, produced by
former Trucker Jason Isbell. It ventures west before embarking on a national tour
in early 2014.
Gregg Allman
After participating earlier this month in band mate Warren
Haynes’ annual Asheville Xmas Jam, the Allman Brother is back in NC for a more
intimate solo set that serves as a warm up for New Year’s Eve.
The Avett Brothers/Shovels & Rope
Tuesday 8 p.m., Time Warner Cable Arena, 333 E. Trade St., $51.70-$73.70, www.ticketmaster.com
The now internationally-known Concord group makes a long, long-awaited return to Charlotte and to hometown New Year's Eve concerts - once a tradition. Charleston married duo Shovels & Rope also finally returns to town after enjoying its own national climb with appearances on "Letterman," "Austin City Limits," and touring with the Lumineers.
John Tosco’s 4th Annual Variety Show
The producers of the Tosco Music Parties and Beatles tributes
gather different kinds of acts for this family-friendly variety show, which
includes dogs, aerialists, a magician, puppets, dancers, mime, a barbershop
quartet, a juggler, comedian, and cirque act.
Unknown Hinson
Charlotte’s own hillbilly vampire, who voices “Squidbillies’”
Early Cuyler on the side, made a triumphant comeback earlier this year after
losing his wife. The humorous, honky-tonkin’ original rings in the New
Year.
The Spongetones
Although vocalist Jamie Hoover and bassist Steve Stoekel have
been busy this year with their side duo with residencies and online, the full
classic pop foursome is back to rock in the New Year for the Double Door crowd.
Benji Hughes
Although the notorious Charlotte
singer-songwriter and Plaza-Midwood fixture has been relatively quiet on the
national front since releasing his 2008 solo debut double album, word is new
record(s) are in the works. Given the holiday bets are on for a wilder show than
normal - and that’s saying something.
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