Modern English
6 p.m. Friday, June 7, The Saloon, 1000
NC Music Factory Blvd. $10.
The Friday Live! concert series turns back the clock a bit
farther with the UK band whose “Melt With You” helped define the `80s. Most of
the original lineup reformed in 2009 and has a new album promised for 2013.
Will
Dailey/Tom McBride
If you’re a sucker for contemporary
songwriters like Josh Ritter, Greg Laswell and Ryan Bingham then this pair
deserves a listen. An award winner in his native Boston, Dailey is featured in
the all-star soundtrack for the John Mellencamp/Stephen King musical “Ghost
Brothers of Darkland County.” McBride channels Orbison, Springsteen and Buckley
on his latest record.
Langhorne
Slim/Matrimony
Conan O’Brien’s favorite band teams
with Charlotte’s next hope for national acclaim. The rootsy, pop-rocking locals
celebrate the release of its Columbia Records debut - the “Montibello Drive” EP
- with a full-length planned for fall.
Earth
Wind & Fire
7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 9, Uptown
Amphitheatre, 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd. $35-$105. www.livenation.com
Still led by `70s era founder/members
Verdine White, Philip Bailey, and Ralph Johnson (keeping with the family vibe
with Bailey’s son on backing vocals), EW&F keep jazz-inflected funk alive
with a tireless 12-piece band that cranks out the hits.
PJ Morton
PJ Morton
8 p.m.
Sunday, June 9, Double Door, 1218 Charlottetown Ave. $23. www.doubledoorinn.com The Maroon 5 sideman and solo
songwriter and producer recently released his third solo album - this one his
major label debut for Lil Wayne’s label. It’s a classic take on modern soul, R&B
and pop with a nod to Prince and Stevie Wonder - the latter makes a guest spot
along with Adam Levine and Busta Rhymes.
Iceage
8 p.m. Monday, June 10, Milestone, 3400 Tuckaseegee Rd.
$12-$16. www.ticketfly.com
The noisy Copenhagen outfit bashes about with dark late
`70s/early `80s ferocity as if someone pressed fast forward on a drug-fueled
brawl between Jesus & Mary Chain and Joy Division, yet the songs are still
anchored in melody. With fellow punk Danes Lower.
Charli XCX
8 p.m. Monday, June 10, Visulite, 1615 Elizabeth Ave. $15. www.visulite.com
The 20-year-old UK dance-pop songwriter’s notoriety is
growing stateside thanks to her collaborations with Icona Pop (she wrote and
appears on the smash “I Love It”) and Marina and the Diamonds. This may be a
case of: “I saw her in a little club when…”
Valient Thorr
8 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, Tremont, 400 W. Tremont Ave.
$13-$15. www.ticketfly.com
The NC metallic hard rock band continues to outdo itself on
its June release “Our Own Masters.” With a frontman that rivals the most
charismatic in metal, twin guitars that echo Maiden, and songs that nod to Thin
Lizzy, AC/DC, and their `70s and `80s brethren, it’s a wonder they aren’t the
biggest band in hard rock.
Tamia
8 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, McGlohon Theater, 345 N. College
St. $27.50-$37.50. www.blumenthalarts.org
The Grammy nominated R&B singer
(who happens to be married to former NBA star Grant Hill) returned after a long
hiatus in 2012 with another award nominated collection, “Beautiful Surprise.”
Her “Beautiful Tour” is here as part of Black Music Month.
Purity Ring
8 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, Amos’, 1423 S. Tryon St. $20-$23.
www.ticketfly.com
The Canadian duo’s dreamy and atmospheric indie electro-pop -
the result of Corin Roddick’s experimental ear-tricking production and vocalist
Megan James’ sweet, Brit-pop style vocals -is a favorite of indie taste makers
like Pitchfork and Sirius/XMU. It hops over to Charlotte before making its
Bonnaroo debut.
Beach House
8 p.m. Thursday, June 13, Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E. 36th
St. $25-$28. www.neighborhoodtheatre.com
The Baltimore duo, which makes its Charlotte debut, became
one of the hottest acts in indie-rock with 2012’s “Bloom” and its ethereal
marriage of swirling, restrained guitar work, hypnotic synthesizers, and Kate
Bush-like vocals.
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