Hello my dear readers,
I hope no one missed a show due to the absence of updates last week, but there really wasn't much going on. I also hope that my readers in North Cackalacka made it to the Carrboro Music Festival, an annual event put on by the city of Carrboro, NC with 25 stages and over 100 acts. Unfortunately, because of rain, a lot of outdoor stages were closed and great bands like the Straight 8s didn't get to play. One such canceled band, Rough Cut, decided to take a chance and ask some neighbors if they could set up on their porch. The neighbors were happy to host and as soon as the band started to play, a crowd started to form. An americana bluegrass band, Rough Cut's harmonies are as sweet as their picking. Since they don't play very often, you should really see them whenever you get a chance. This band has serious talent. Another great band I discovered at the music festival is the String Machine. This bluegrass quintet has a bluesy, rockin' edge that appeals to a wider crowd than the regular bluegrass listeners. String machine is made up of talented vocalists and amazing musicians, plus there is eye candy for most types, so they're easy on the eyes and the ears. They cover well-known songs, like Bob Seger's "Turn the Page" (Metallica also had a turn at it) and put a lively bluegrass spin into it, but they also have some good original songs, each taking their turn to write and sing. I was impressed and would recommend them to anyone who enjoys outlaw country, rockabilly, bluegrass, roots or folk.
And now for the week in Rockabilly, Pychobilly and everything similar*:
Tonight, Monday, September 27, 2010
Public Assembly in NYC hosts the Memphis Morticians (psychobillY), Tracer Bullet (soulful rockabilly), and the Brains (psychobilly) at 9pm.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
The legendary Koffin Kats (psychobilly) play with Tex Railer's Doomtown (psychobilly) @9pm at the Midway Cafe in Boston, MA.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Blood Red River (rockabilly) play at the Pinhook in Durham, NC @10:30pm.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Nothing really going on Thursday, but if you are in the Wilmington, NC area and you are interested in modeling, or if you are an actor needing photos, Belindabilly is looking for models for a photo shoot September 30 or October 6.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Carrboro, NC's Artscenter hosts Killer Filler (surf) at 8pm.
At 9pm James Hunnicut and the Revolvers (rockabilly) play in Charlotte, NC at the Milestone.
Also in Charlotte, at Puckett's Farm Equipment the Straight 8s (rockabilly) and the Tremors (rockabilly) play at 10pm.
In Durham, NC, Near Blind James and Harmonica Bob (ragtime/blues) play at the Broad Street Cafe @8pm.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Mad tea party ("uke-abilly") and the Straight 8s (rockabilly) play at the Pour House in Raleigh @9pm.
Johnny Carlevale and His Band of All-stars (rockabilly) play at Boston's Midway Cafe @9:30pm.
Then back in Charlotte, NC, The Tremors (rockabilly) and the Transylvania Transport Co. (psychobilly) play Puckett's Farm Equipment @11pm.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Kelley & the Cowboys (rockabilly) play an outdoor show as part of Durham, NC's Warehouse Blues Series in Durham's Central Park @5pm.
*Right now, I only cover North Carolina, Chicago, and Massachusetts, but will add more places if I get requests. So, if you live somewhere else and want to know what's going on in your neck of the woods, give me a holler and I'll add your city or state to my list. Also, if your band or venue isn't listed and it should be, make sure to add it in the comments so everyone knows!
Lastly, Belindabilly is giving away a free t-shirt to one lucky contest winner. To enter fill out this quick survey now! The winner will be notified October 10th by email. See you on Friday!
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