Traveling Wilburys Tribute and Benefit
Ancient Cities, Elonzo, Sam the Lion, and the Sammies join
members of the New Familiars, Reeve Coobs Band of Men, the Midwood Horns,
Hectorina, the Shana Blake Band, the Bleeps, Heywire, the Near Misses and the
Hot Gates to raise money for Levine Children’s Hospital. In its fourth
installment, the fundraiser pays tribute to the beloved, yet short-lived super
group.(The above clip is a preview from the Lou Reed tribute benefit concert last winter).
Frontier Ruckus
Avett Brothers’ manager Dolph Ramseur was onto something when he
released this Michigan quartet’s second full-length in 2010. Dubbed “gothic
Americana” by Rolling Stone - depending how you see it, the outfit plays
charming indie rock like a harmonizing band of forest dwellers or harmonious
string music like a bunch of hip, indie rockers. It works either way.
Angie Aparo
Since his 2000 modern rock hit “Spaceship,” this Atlanta
songwriter has stayed under the radar writing songs for Faith Hill (the Grammy
winning “Cry”), Tim McGraw, and Miley Cyrus, while continuing to tour and
release his own albums. He remains a stunning vocalist whose performance will
stop utterances of “one hit wonder” in their tracks.
Bubonik Funk
Saturday 10 p.m., Chop Shop, 399 E. 35th
St., $8-$10, www.chopshopnoda.com
The Charlotte jam-funk band finishes up what’s likely been the
biggest of its eight years together, having played New Orleans Jazz Fest and
released its new album, “Oddfish Volume 1” earlier this year. The colorful crew
returns to Chop Shop for what it’s calling Winter Wondercod with Batsheet and
Viva La Hop.
The Hawthornes
With new vocalist Ade` Herbert on board, this versatile Charlotte
combo whose 2014 debut album “More Than Eyes Can See” was built on soulful
grooves, lyrical, classic rock inspired guitar work, and shades of jazz and
funk, is prepping their first single with the New Orleans-bred singer.
K. Michelle
On her just-released second album, “Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart,”
the VH1 reality star taps guitar rock (“Love `Em All”), James Bond (“Judge
Me”), dramatic balladry, and dreamy Autotuned dance music for a cohesive and
addictive album of modern R&B that shifts from motivational and
inspirational to the female version of Usher.
Fat Face Band
Let this Charlotte trio of trumpet/melodica, guitar and tuba
score your Christmas Eve with its mix of New Orleans jazz and avant-garde as
you wait for Santa’s arrival. Having toured Europe earlier this year and played
the Democratic National Convention in 2012, the trio is sticking close to home
as Snug’s December artist in residence.
Plaza Midwood Christmas
Thursday 8 p.m., Petra’s, 1919 Commonwealth Ave., $
Charlotte pop singer-songwriter Jon Lindsay hosts this intimate
Christmas night get together that should fill the void after packages are
opened, family has departed, and bellys are full. The lineup includes Lindsay,
Wilmington’s Free Clinic, Brooklyn/NC’s Spirit System, and Charlotte’s Bless
These Sounds Under the City, Toleman Randall, and Perry Fowler and Slade Baird
from Sinners & Saints and Amigo, respectively.
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