Gregory Alan Isakov
The acclaimed South African singer-songwriter, who was raised in
Philly and runs a small farm in Colorado, has released two stunningly good
indie-folk records. His latest, “The Weatherman,” lit up Billboard’s folk
charts and put him in the company of songwriters like Dylan, Springsteen, and
contemporary Josh Ritter.
Destructo/Motez/Anna Lunoe/T. Williams
Friday, 10 p.m., Label, 900 NC Music Factory Blvd., Free, $15, $50 VIP, www.labelcharlotte.com
The Ship2Ship Tour sails into Label captained by EDM pioneer Destructo (aka electronic music promoter, A&R exec, and DJ Gary Richards), Aussie by way of Iraq house DJ Motez, up and coming Australian producer and artist/DJ Anna Lunoe, and London's T. Williams, who perform individual sets as well as collaborate on stage later in the night.
Jackyl
Since revving up his chainsaw for the 1992 hit “Lumberjack,”
Jackyl singer Jesse James Dupree and his bluesy Southern rock band have enjoyed
a recent renaissance thanks to his role on Reelz network’s “Full Throttle
Saloon.” The show follows Dupree and co-owner Mike Ballard as they run the
biggest biker bar in the world.
Marshall Tucker Band
The Spartanburg country-rock stalwart kicks off its 44th
year together this week with the Searching for Rainbow Tour. Led by singer Doug
Gray the group continues to unearth old live recordings and tour relentlessly
just as its music and name reach new ears thanks to TV, commercials, and
Florida Georgia Line’s MTB name-dropping song “Cruise.”
Yonatan Gat
During its run from 2005 to 2011, Israeli rockers Monotonix were
notorious for outrageous stage antics and blistering garage rock. Guitarist Gat
takes the unpredictability a step further experimenting with improvisations
that bounce from surf to Middle Eastern to rock to Afrobeat - a task that led
The Village Voice to crown him the best guitarist in NYC.
That1Guy
Armed with an instrument he created from metal, strings, and
electronics called the Magic Pipe, Mike Silverman is like the MacGyver of music.
He powers through quirky funk with a booming baritone that resonates with
character. Magic Club VIP ticket holders can experience the pipe up close
during a pre-show Q&A and demonstration.
Mac McCaughan
It’s been over a decade since influential Chapel Hill indie
rockers Superchunk played Charlotte despite touring again in 2013 and 2014, but
Superchunk/Portstatic frontman and Merge Records co-founder McCaughan makes a
rare solo appearance. Turn up for his scrappy, intimate set and remind him why
his other bands should book shows here too.
Funk Cancer Benefit
The third annual benefit concert and silent auction has raised
over $15,000 for brain tumor research at Duke University. This year’s lineup
includes Pat Walters and Steve Stoekel from the Spongetones joining the Coconut
Groove Band for a set of Beatles’ tunes, Coconut Groove pumping out Steely Dan
and Chicago covers, and Bump City East charging through Tower of Power’s best.
Australian Bee Gees Show
Thursday 7:30 p.m., Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E.
Independence Blvd., $62.48-$81.59, www.ticketmaster.com
While some tributes honor acts that may tour through town next
summer, this Aussie homage to the disco-eclipsing trio offers something you
won’t hear live unless Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake decide to take their
“SNL” act on the road. This nostalgia trip - on loan from Vegas’ Excalibur
Casino - captures the group’s look and sound.
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