8 p.m. Friday, October 5, Time Warner Cable Uptown
Amphitheatre, 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd. $27-$57.85. www.livenation.com
The leggy live
powerhouse’s star continues to rise following its summer tour with Kenny
Chesney and the release of its latest "The Lion The Beast The Beat."
But it’s live where the bluesy rock group really finds its groove.
Dead Prez
8 p.m. Friday, October 5, Amos’, 1423 S. Tryon St. $20-$23. www.etix.com
The political rap duo of M-1 and Stic.Man ready for the
October 16th release of its long awaited (eight years) third
full-length studio album, “Information Age,” with a pair of Carolina shows that
promote music, mind, body, and visual art.
Howard Hewett
9 p.m. Friday, October 5, Tempo, 4809 Wilkinson Blvd. $20. www.crowntickets.com
The one time leader of `80s R&B/pop trio Shalamar
(“Dancing in the Sheets,”), Hewett continues to straddle jazz, R&B, and
gospel (his “Say Amen” is a classic) as the smooth crooner begins his fourth
decade in music.
Nicki Bluhm & the
Gramblers
8 p.m. Friday, October 5, Evening Muse, 3227 N. Davidson St.
$10-$12. www.eveningmuse.com
Looking like she was plucked sunkissed from the `70s, this
country-soul throwback’s rootsy songs and lived-in delivery attracted the
attention of The Gap who tapped her (and the Avetts) for its current “Icon
Redefined” campaign. She and her band are also doing a fun series of "live from the tour van" covers like the one above.
M83
8 p.m. Sunday, October 7, Fillmore, 1000 NC Music Factory
Blvd. $44.50. www.livenation.com
After conquering the hipster underground the French
electro-pop outlet for songwriter Anthony Gonzalez (who is set to score Tom
Cruise’s upcoming film “Oblivion”) had a bona fide alternative hit with the
2012 single “Midnight City” (which has apparently tripled ticket prices in as many years).
Death Angel
7 p.m. Monday, October 8, Tremont, 400 W. Tremont Ave. $15. www.etix.com
The San Francisco thrash veterans return after over a year
of opening dates with Anthrax. It will revisit its 1986 debut album “The
Ultra-Violence” in its entirety while touching on both recent material and old
favorites.
Nick Lowe
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 9, McGlohon Theatre, 345 N.
College St. $25-27.50. 704-372-1000.
Charlotte benefits from its close proximity to the triangle area
where the influential British songwriter celebrates his label’s (Haw
River-based Yep Roc) 15th anniversary. He’s best known for “Cruel to
Be Kind” and his work with Elvis Costello and was recently honored with an all-star
tribute album. With Chuck Prophet.
Jackie Greene
8 p.m. Tuesday, October 9, Visulite, 1615 Elizabeth Ave.
$15. www.visulite.com
On his last album (produced by Nicki Bluhm’s husband Tim,
coincidentally) it became even harder to pin down this singer-songwriter who
convincingly delves into poppy country-rock and Southern soul with the gusto of
a classic artist. His next album promises more introspection, which he may hint
at during his show.
Dent May
8 p.m. Tuesday, October 9, Snug Harbor, 1228 Gordon St. $8. www.ticketfly.com
Imagine Elvis Costello making bedroom recordings of synth-y
`80s R&B that flirts with sunny California pop, radio funk, and reggae. The
result may resemble this bedroom artist who sounds closer to the English
Beat than his deep South Mississippi surroundings.
Matt and
Kim/Oberhofer
8 p.m. Thursday, October 11, Fillmore, 1000 NC Music Factory
Blvd. $27. www.livenation.com
With just keys and drums the quirky
synth-rock duo can go head-to-head with most live rock acts with heavy doses of
charm, chemistry, and body-moving catchiness. Opening act Oberhofer is a fast
rising star on college and internet radio with its infectious single "Away Frm U."
Bonnie Raitt
8 p.m. Thursday, October, 11, Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E.
Independence Blvd. $56.95-$73.35. www.ticketmaster.com
Nearly 25 years after her commercial and critical breakthrough “Nick of
Time,” the singer-guitarist remains one of the most influential mainstream
female blues-rock artists. Her latest album - the Joe Henry-produced
“Slipstream” - marks her first in six years.
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