The Luciferian Agenda
As hands-on producer for his father David Childers’ acclaimed
2014 album, “Serpents of Reformation,” busy musician Robert Childers drew
widespread attention for the unique brand of unbridled, rhythm-centered,
gospel-infused folk noir that he regularly creates in his own Luciferian Agenda.
Angwish
Saturday
10 p.m., Smokey Joe's, 510 Briar Creek Rd., Free, www.smokeyjoescharlotte.com
Jesse Clasen
As vocalist for HRVRD and Bear Romantic the emotive Charlotte
singer and producer was never afraid to experiment. Where others might’ve
faltered Clasen seems to have a magic touch, pulling off whatever ideas he has with
impressive results (running his voice through guitar pedals for instance). He
starts off 2015 with a rare solo performance.
Dillon N’ Ashe/Giant Squid Squad
On its debut album “Far Away” this brother-led Asheville-raised, Boston-based trio illustrates
jam-friendly rock with jangly guitars, soulful singing, splashes of reggae and
funk, and nimble blues guitar work. It’s paired with Giant Squid Squad, which
features members of Actual Proof and Bubonik Funk.
Thera Roya
During long, tempo-shifting songs this Brooklyn trio trades in
dynamics-driven metal that drifts between noisy, hardcore assault and
methodically sludgy stoner metal with passages of dark, textured, lyrical and
intricate guitar work that’s at home in an indie rock landscape. With Black
Chasm and Lamperjaw.
MindS3t
The electronic outfit headed up by producer Clay Bowman and sound
engineer Adam Sweelly celebrates the release of its new EP, which - if its
Soundcloud page is any indication - is a collection of easy-on-the-ears, laid
back, but danceable electronic music. With Queen City Dub.
Bill Hanna Jazz Jam
Some of the same musicians that help the Bechtler Museum celebrate
its fifth anniversary on Friday participate in this long running weekly jazz
series headed up by local music legend Hanna who, when not touring or teaching
music, has spent the last 55 years playing and building a community for jazz in
Charlotte.
Viajando
On its 2014 split release with the Seduction, this Charlotte trio
formerly known as Stone City demonstrates more range and pop sensibility than
your average stoner rock band. There’s a touch of Alice in Chains mixed with a
heavy melodic helping of fellow Carolinians ASG. It starts its Wednesday night
January residency at Snug this week.
Glen Phillips
Thursday 8 p.m., Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E. 36th St., $20, www.neighborhoodtheatre.com
After touring with the reunited Toad the Wet Sprocket, the band's frontman returns for an intimate solo gig with Natalia Zuckerman. Having recently released a collection of demos and B-sides, he's promises rarer tracks from his various musical projects and collaborations. 
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