Blackstock Music Festival
Friday and Saturday 7 p.m. and 11 a.m., respectively, Festival
grounds, Heritage Rd., Blackstock, SC, $125 weekend, $85 Saturday only, $150 RV
pass, $290 VIP, www.blackstockmusicfestival.com
Sandwiched between Charlotte and Columbia, this jam and
roots-friendly festival features Galactic, Papadosio, Mason Jennings, Leftover
Salmon, Gwen Sebastian, Will Hoge, Hiss Golden Messenger, Boombox, Toubab
Krewe, Electric Soul Pandemic, Dopapod, the Mantras, and locals like Sunny Ledfurd,
New Familiars, Case Federal, and Simplified.
Another Lost Year
Between a recent Midwest tour, summer rock festivals and
reportedly working on the follow-up to its breakthrough debut (which enjoyed
play on Sirius/XM and placements on reality television series and
sports-related programs), the Charlotte post-grunge hard rockers land home.
EyeHateGod
Following tumultuous years that included jail, beating drug
addition, and the 2013 death of drummer Joey LaCaze, the New Orleans metal
outfit returned this week with its first album of new material in 15 years. The
well-reviewed self-titled album is awash in sludgy riffs, fraught vocals, noisy
distortion, and a methodical bluesy underbelly.
Foreigner/Styx/Don Felder
Saturday 7 p.m., PNC Music Pavilion, 707 Pavilion
Blvd., $25-$89.70, www.livenation.com
The classic rock radio vets return for the Soundtrack To Summer tour,
but what’s different this year is the hour-long set from the Eagles’ famously
ousted lead guitarist Don Felder who penned the music for “Hotel California”
as well as a tell-all book. Its writing inspired his second solo album.
Scars on 45
Saturday 7 p.m., Aloft Charlotte Ballantyne, 13139
Ballantyne Corporate Place, Free, 704-247-2222.
Having nearly doubled funds for a new album via a Pledge Music
campaign, the British alternative rock quintet responsible for minor hits “Give
Me Something” and “Hearts on Fire” (buoyed by spots on “Grey’s Anatomy” and
“CSI: New York”) returns for an intimate set.
Legends of Old School Hip-Hop
Major players in late `80s/early `90s hip-hop Chubb Rock, Slick
Rick, Big Daddy Kane, go-to collaborator the Lady of Rage (who worked with Dr.
Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Rock), and Whodini’s bionic DJ Grandmaster Dee join
comedian D. Ellis for a look back at what many consider the golden age of rap.
Everyly Brothers Tribute
These successful Levine Children’s Hospital fundraisers featuring
local musicians paying tribute to classic artist are becoming more frequent. Artists like Reeve Coobs, Sam the Lion, Ancient Cities and the Sammies
cover the Everlys this time out followed by an all-star jam.
Patty Griffin
The Grammy winning Americana musician and Band of Joy bandmate, as well as Robert Plant’s leading lady, has two recent albums to celebrate on the road. Her
first all original album since 2007, “American Kid,” was inspired by her father's passing and her "lost" album “Silver Bell” was finally released 13 years after being
shelved by her label.
Black Star Riders
The band led by Thin Lizzy guitarist Scott Gorham grew out of
Lizzy reunion shows, but the band wasn’t comfortable recording new material under the
name considering legendary leader Phil Lynott died in 1986. BSR remains true to
TL’s twin guitar sound and Lynott’s Irish roots with Northern Ireland native
Ricky Warwick channeling Lynott on vocals.
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