Of Montreal
Friday
8 p.m., Chop Shop, 399 E. 35th St., $18-$20,
www.chopshopnoda.com
Fans never know what theatrical statements and unusual imagery they’ll
be treated to at one of the Athens’ band’s shows, but the experimental indie group’s
colorful stage show is like an “Adventure Time” episode with a quirky rock
soundtrack.
Amigo
The Clover roots rock trio’s rousing debut album, “Might Could” -
where honky tonk and doo-woop meet the energy of the Ramones - is enjoying
national buzz and garnering positive reviews. Come see what all the fuss is
about. With Pullman Strike and Possum Jenkins.
Langhorne Slim/Deer Tick
From his days opening for the Avetts to last year’s killer
Fillmore show with Charlotte’s Matrimony, Slim’s long been a live force who is finally
getting the attention he deserves. Deer Tick is no stranger to buzz as well,
making for a stellar Americana bill.
Winery Dogs
“That Metal Show” viewers
are familiar with this oft-discussed super group featuring Dream Theater drummer
Mike Portnoy, Mr. Big/David Lee Roth bassist Billy Sheehan, and guitarist
Richie Kotzen (Poison, Mr. Big), who have all been featured guests and players on
the VH1 series.
Beenie Man
Saturday 11 p.m., Chop Shop, 399 E. 36th
St., $35-$40/$50-$60 VIP, www.chopshopnoda.com
The Grammy winning self-proclaimed “dancehall king’s” beefs,
controversial lyrics, and conflicting comments have often overshadowed his
work, but collaborations with No Doubt and Janet Jackson and his own numerous
hits have made the Jamaican artist an international star.
Leopold & His Fiction
With a frontman who looks like a silent film Freddie Mercury, howls
like Jack White, and holds a crowd like a rock n’ roll evangelist, this combo
stole the spotlight from well known artists at SXSW. It’s also the latest act
to catch the attention of Concord’s Dolph Ramseur, who now manages the group.
Blitzen Trapper
The Portland `70s folk-rock throwback returns to Charlotte thanks
to a slot on the excellent Shaky Knees Festival bill in Atlanta this weekend. Its
latest album “VII” injects a hefty dose of funk and soul in to its twangy
country-rock vibe.
Shonna Tucker & Eye Candy
The former Drive-By Truckers bassist revealed her songwriting and
voice on later Truckers’ records. Backed by Athens’ players like fellow former
DBT member John Neff, she’s created an eclectic debut - “A Tell All” - which
drifts from roots-rock stompers to Jenny Lewis-style folk-pop.
+++/Sleeper Agent/Wild Cub/Nostalghia
Chino Moreno’s (of Deftones) heavy gloom rock trio Crosses is the
big draw, but 106.5 The End's New Music Revolution bill is stacked with up and coming
bouncy dance pop (Kentucky’s Sleeper Agent and Nashville’s Wild Cub) while opening act Nostalghia takes the best of Kate Bush, Rasputina, Curve and
Bjork and creates something entirely fresh.
Lacuna Coil
The female-fronted, theatrical Italian metal combo finally
headlines Charlotte following the April release of its seventh album, “Broken
Crown Halo,” which balances its catchy pop metal and heavier fare. Imagine a
younger Famke Jannsen fronting a sultry metal band with a `90s version of French
actor Jean Hughes Anglade.
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