Juice Newton
In 1981 Juice Newton erased the line between pop and country with
the Top 10 hits “Angel of the Morning” and “Queens of Hearts.” She charted and
was nominated for Grammys in both genres (eventually winning in country for her
1982 Brenda Lee cover). After a quiet `90s the 62-year-old redhead returned
still straddling pop and country.
JD Wilkes & the Dirt Daubers
Friday
9 p.m., Puckett’s Farm Equipment, 2740 W. Sugar Creek Rd., $8-$25, http://reddirtpromotions.tix.com/Event.aspx?EventCode=658613
The Legendary Shack Shaker teams with upright bass playing wife
Jessica, whose husky growl is a fitting counterpoint to his rockabilly soul
style in this bluesy guitar-driven quartet that bridges Southern Culture,
Memphis soul, and gritty electric blues that’s catchy enough for Black Keys’
fans.
Hillsong Worship
Saturday 7 p.m., Bojangles’ Coliseum, 2700 E.
Independence Blvd., $35.23-$50.73, www.ticketmaster.com
The Australian Christian music and worship giant puts on an
elaborate arena spectacle of song and praise that’s on par with large scale pop
tours. Named for its latest album, the 14-city No Other Name Tour features some
of the performers, church leaders, and musicians that appear on the church’s
recordings.
Amigo/Dear Blanca/Susto
Saturday 10 p.m., Snug Harbor, 1228 Gordon St., $5,
www.snugrock.com
If you think you know South Carolina, check out Sequoya Prep
School’s Justin Osbourne heading up Susto with songs he crafted in Cuba and
Charleston; Columbia’s Dear Blanca who make laid back indie rock on its Bo
White-produced album “Pobrecito;” and locals Amigo, whose hook-writing, guitar
slinging frontman hails from Clover.
The Ataris
Monday
9 p.m., The Milestone, 3400 Tuckaseegee Rd., $10,
www.themilestoneclub.com
The classic line-up of the `90s/early `00s pop-punk band regroups
after a 10 year hiatus to perform their million selling album “So Long,
Astoria” (best remembered for its version of Don Henley’s “The Boys of Summer”)
in its entirety - at the Milestone for ten bucks, which seems like a bizarrely
good deal.
Motley Crue/Alice Cooper
Tuesday 7 p.m., PNC Music Pavilion, 707 Pavilion Blvd., $25-$143.50,
www.livenation.com
The Crue says it’s retiring after an uneven last decade during
which they’ve been very very good or very bad. Set lists indicate a fitting
20-plus song sendoff predictably big on hits and obligatory solos. Even at age 66 rock
stalwart Cooper doesn’t disappoint with a consistent catalog and theatrical
stage (horror) show.
3 Doors Down
After lineup changes that included bassist Todd Harrell’s
dismissal due to vehicular manslaughter charges, the headlining, hit-making
Mississippians push reset with an intimate acoustic club tour that includes
aforementioned hits and covers of Garth Brooks and Metallica.
Old Crow Medicine Show/Shovels & Rope
Thursday 7:30 p.m., Uptown Amphitheatre, 1000 NC Music
Factory Blvd., $38-$58.85, www.livenation.com
The newgrass cats responsible for turning a smidge of a Bob Dylan
song into the modern standard “Wagon Wheel,” are back with the energizing new
album “Remedy” (and another Dylan collaboration). The septet is paired with the
pride of SC - fast climbing husband and wife Americana duo Shovels & Rope.
Mikaela Davis
Thursday 8 p.m., Evening Muse, 3227 N. Davidson St.,
$6-$8, www.eveningmuse.com
If you’re looking for something you haven’t seen before the
Rochester-based harpist and singer-songwriter drew attention on YouTube for
gorgeous harp covers, but, although she’s capable of classical interpretations,
her Martha Wainwright-meets-the-Sundays lilt and instrument of choice makes for
unique indie-pop.
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