From the good folks at Merge:
What are your 20 favorite Merge jams?
2009 is Merge’s 20th Anniversary year! We are releasing a series of curated compilations as part of our SCORE! box set. These compilations got us wondering what you, our fans, would choose for your very own SCORE! compilation. To that end, we are announcing a contest!
Visit the “Make Your Own SCORE!” forum on our message board. Make a list of your 20 favorite Merge songs that are available in the Merge digital store. We will choose a winner at random from the participants and announce his or her name in the March newsletter. (note: If you are new to our forums remember to register yourself before commenting!)
The winner will have his or her compilation made available for sale in the Merge digital store and will have a choice of a Merge t-shirt or tote bag.
We can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with!
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Cool shows this week: Double Barrell Benefit!
THIS WEEK'S SHOWS
Friday, Feb. 6: "One Night Stand - Local musicians like you've never seen them!" Local 506
Here's some info from Grayson on One Night Stand.
Featuring:
Adam Price (of Hundred Air)
John Harrison (of North Elementary)
Joe Romeo
Whitney Skillcorn (of Robosapian)
Billy Sugarfix
The Brotations (Mike Myerson and Justin Blatt)
Murat Dirlik and Adam Brinson (of Caltrop)
Paul Finn (of Kingsbury Manx)
And more!
SHOWS OF THE WEEK
Friday and Saturday, Feb. 6 & 7: WKNC Double Barrel Benefit, Pour House
A stellar two-night lineup to benefit N.C. State's awesome student radio station.
Friday: Lonnie Walker, Lost in the Trees, Schooner and Bowerbirds.
Saturday: Polvo, Birds of Avalon, Violet Vector and the Lovely Lovelies and I Was Totally Destroying It.
Saturday, Feb. 7: Grappling Hook, In the Year of the Pig and Monsonia Pinhook
I love the fact that Grappling Hook list Les Binks, Leon Russell and Chris Eubanks as influences. In the Year of the Pig will pulverize your brain. No lie. Monsonia's angry clashing/soft meloies remind me so much of a band I would have loved at the Miracle House in 1991, that I stared to think they were seriously behind the times. But then I had a sobering thought: That era was nearly 20 years ago, and so probably is just about due for a revival.
NEXT WEEK'S SHOWS
Friday, Feb. 13: Great 8 Showcase, Local 506
Each year The N&O's David Menconi makes a list of 8 local acts to watch in the new year. This year's crop will be announced soon. From what I know of the list (and don't ask me because I'm not telling), this is going to be a good show.
Friday, Feb. 13: Strange Faces, Slim's
Friday, Feb. 13: Kennebec, The Pour House
FREE! for ladies only.
Saturday, Feb. 14: Dexter Romweber Duo with Chrome Plated ApostlesLocal 506
Dexter and Sara Romweber make of part of North Carolina's First Family of rock, and this is their CD-release party. Chrome Plated Apostles include Hunter Landen and Clif Mann from The Bad Checks (another long-time local rock legend), and share that band's love of raw, nasty blues rock.
Saturday, Feb. 14: The Old Ceremony, Cat's Cradle
Saturday, Feb. 14: Antagonizers with Straight 8's, Volume 11
Saturday, Feb. 14: Pink Flag at Nightlight
Saturday, Feb. 14: Dexter Romweber Duo CD-release party with Killer Filler and Michael Rank & Marc E. SmithLocal 506
Saturday, Feb. 14: Chip Robinson & the Heavy Beat Outfit, Slim's
Former Backslider's new band.
Sunday, Feb. 15: 10th annual Love Hangover, The Pour House
A former Kings mainstay, this event features brokenhearted duets for the lovelorn.
UPCOMING IN GENERAL
Thursday, Feb. 19: Shake It Like a Caveman, Slim's
Thursday, Feb. 19: Mic Harrison and Chris Berardo & the DesBerardos, Pour House
Friday, Feb. 20: Here Lies ... with Gollum, Dive Bar
Thursday, Feb. 19: The Infamous Sugar's Blackout Birthday Bash, Slim's
Thursday, Feb. 19: Max Indian with Bright Young Things, Tir na Nog
Friday, Feb. 20: Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit with Benji Hughes, Lincoln Theatre
Monday, February 02, 2009
Wrap up from night 2 of Raleigh Undercover
Night two wasn't as crazy packed as night one at Tir na Nog, and that's a good thing. As much as I loved knowing the Beehive was getting a nice donation, having that many people packed into such a small space made the night almost unbearable. Saturday was still crowded, and all the bands did a great job. I was particularly impressed with The T's version of Bryan Adams. That's what the Undercover is all about for me: A band covering someone totally unexpected and having a great time with it.
Unfortunately, I still heard a bit of grumbling here and there about how the Undercover "wasn't the same" as it was at Kings. They're right. It wasn't the same.
It was better.
I know I'm going to get a bunch of messages from folks about how I've insulted them personally or disrespected Kings. This isn't directed at any person in particular. It's directed at a mindset that needs to stop. I'd like to compare this mindset to someone whose lover has left them, and absolutely refuses to even look at someone new because they're convinced their ex will one day come back. If Kings ever does reopen, I will gladly go and support them. But that's not going to stop me from going out now to other clubs, and supporting great things those clubs are doing.
UPDATE : My youtube account has been permanently disabled, which means you can't get to any of my videos online! Not sure what I'm going to do next.
It's Great 8 time again!
The News & Observer's Great 8 list of local bands/acts will be released this Friday. In addition to giving props to a variety of local artists, the paper's multimedia team always comes up with some cool multimedia. Here's a sneak peak at what's coming up. How many of the artists can you name in this video? Also, make sure to check out the Great 8 showcase Friday, Feb. 13, at Local 506.
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