Lucinda Williams
Friday
8 p.m., McGlohon Theatr 345 N. College St., $29.59-$59.50,
www.blumenthalarts.org
If her winter set lists are any indication the celebrated
singer-songwriter delivers a sweet overview of her impressive catalog which
includes some of the sultriest, sexiest, and most soulful songs ever sung by a
sexagenarian.
Bubonik Funk
Friday
10 p.m., Chop Shop, 399 E. 35th St., $10,
www.chopshopnoda.com
The Charlotte jam-funk combo has tweaked its bluesy mix of Chili
Peppers, 311, fusion jazz, and classic rock touring the East Coast and recently
performing at Jazz Fest in New Orleans. The band returns home to celebrate the
release of its new EP “Oddfish, Volume 1.”
John Mark McMillan/Songs of Water
Saturday 8 p.m., Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E. 36th
St., $15-$18, www.neighborhoodtheatre.com
The Charlotte-based singer-songwriter’s music has long straddled
the line between Christian rock (where he’s embraced on the charts) and secular
appeal. For his fittingly titled “Borderland” album he raised nearly $70,000 via crowd funding.
He’s paired with similarly-minded orchestral NC folkies Songs of Water.
Foxy Shazam
It’s unlikely you’ll find a more energetic, show-stopping act
than this Cincinnati rock outfit which consists of six outrageous personalities
on stage, though none more over-the-top than singer Eric Sean Nally. After two major label records it self-released the
new “Gonzo” album digitally for free and on LP.
Fourplay
The jazz supergroup of keyboardist Bob James, bassist Nathan East
(Daft Punk’s “Random Access Memories,” Michael Jackson’s “Bad”), guitarist
Chuck Loeb, and drummer Harvey Mason (all established solo musicians) steps
into its 23rd year continuing to blur the lines between smooth jazz,
pop and R&B.
Twin Forks
Monday
8 p.m., Chop Shop, 399 E. 35th St., $12-$15,
www.chopshopnoda.com
Dashboard Confessional’s Chris Carrabba heads up this acoustic
roots quintet whose uplifting down home barn-stompers are quite an about face
from his angsty emo roots, but he still belts his joy and heartbreak with the
same distinct emotional vocals. Now he just does in three part harmony with new addition to the group, the Baron Sisters.
Skinny Lister
The British sextet turned heads opening large tours for bands
like Flogging Molly and (in the UK) Boy George. It laces its folk-base with
pastoral touches, pint-raising Celtic muscle, and elements of Irish and English
pub rousers and sea shanties.
Future
With fiancé Ciara giving birth to his son in mid-May and the
release of his new album “Honest,” the “Tony Montana” rapper and recent BET
Award nominee is having a very busy Spring. On the road he cuts down on the
futuristic Auto-Tune and delivers a mean, succinct set that plays up strengths
that aren’t as notable on record.
The Foreign Exchange
Thursday 8 p.m., Chop Shop, 399 E. 35th
St., $20-$25, www.chopshopnoda.com
It’s been over a decade since Little Brother’s Phonte and Dutch
producer Nicolay began trading files online to create an updated take on
classic soul and R&B Postal Service-style. The group released its sunny
fourth album, “Love in Flying Colors” in 2013. It escapes the throwback tag with
striking modern flourishes.
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