Apache Relay
Friday 9 p.m., Visulite, 1615 Elizabeth Ave., $15,
www.visulite.com
The Nashville roots rock band took a turn toward lush `60s pop production
and `70s country rock on 2014’s self-titled release. Boasting charismatic
guitarist Mike Harris - a Mooresville native who met his band mates at Belmont
University in Nashville - the Relay puts on a high-energy show that’s taken
them from Bonnaroo to opening for Mumford.
Hardsoul Poets
No it’s not 1991 and that’s not a misprint. This unique 25 year
reunion show of the popular Southeastern band that followed in R.E.M.’s boot
steps, features both the original Wingate-birthed lineup and the second and
final Charlotte-centered lineup, three of whom went on to found major label
`90s/early `00s Americana outfit Jolene.
Brandy Clark
Having co-written hits for country stars like the Band Perry
(“Better Dig Two”) and Miranda Lambert (“Mama’s Broken Heart”), this Nashville
songwriter saw her own star rise as a performer with a 2015 Grammy for Best New
Artist as she continued to contribute songs to A-listers like Reba McEntire and
Toby Keith.
Tim Barry
Saturday 9 p.m., The Milestone, 3400 Tuckaseegee Rd.,
$12, www.themilestoneclub.com
The former frontman of second wave (or third, depending on who
you ask) Richmond punk legends Avail celebrates 10 years making acoustic folk
music as worn, earthy, and raggedly real as his beloved band’s working class
punk. He released his fifth album, “Lost and Rootless” in late 2014, but with a
family at home is more rooted than ever.
The Seduction
This tight Wilkesboro quartet may be NC’s best kept hard rock
secret since Valient Thorr. Like Thorr, it wears its `70s and `80s influences
with pride. Its songs ride in on thirsty grooves that put the rock in rock n’
roll with punk ferocity and glam swagger and nods to Iron Maiden and Guns n’
Roses. With Unfortunate Gentlemen and Greevace.
Kid Ink
With appearances at “Wrestlemania” and the upcoming “X Games” and
the theme from “Fast and Furious 7” following the release of his collab-heavy
third album “Full Speed” (Chris Brown, R. Kelly, and Usher), the heavily
tattooed, hard touring L.A. rapper/producer is covering all bases promoting an
album he describes as a social media, party record.
Tyler, the Creator
The controversial, beef-courting, L.A. Renaissance rapper has his
hands in everything from production to directing to design, as well as heading
up the Odd Future label. He kicked off his current tour at Coachella and on
Tuesday celebrates the physical release of his new album, “Cherry Bomb,” which
features the equally controversial Kanye West, Lil Wayne, and Schoolboy Q.
Seryn/Songs of Water
The strain of member and label shifts weathered by this Nashville
transplant aren’t evident on the blissful new string and harmony-anchored album,
“Shadow Shows.” Its aptly paired with NC’s Songs of Water, who share a chamber
folk, gospel vibe with the headliner and will release its own new album in
June.
Delfeayo Marsalis
Thursday 7 p.m., McGlohon Theatre, 345 N. College St.,
$25-$35, www.blumenthalarts.org
The brother of Brandford and Wynton Marsalis is yet another of
the jazz dynasty’s musician sons, the innovative producer and accomplished
trombonist pays tribute to Duke Ellington during a special edition of the
monthly Jazz Room Series during Jazz Appreciation Month.
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