3/10 PRETTY BOY THORSON
| Wednesday, March 10th |
LOUNGE
Reminiscent of all your mid-90’s indie favorites (think early Lemonheads, Dinosaur Jr., Superdrag, Sugar, Gin Blossoms, Smoking Popes, etc…) this is music that can seem loud and energetic but still relaxed and a prefect soundtrack for throwing down a few cans of Special Export. The songs are catchy, the melodies are familiar, and it’s put together loosely in a way that feels genuine and comes across as imperfect but charming and better because of it. My Roaring 20’s has that fuzzy rough-around-the-edges feel that makes is seem worn in and not really of the present. Find Me A Drink Home was #14 on my list of last year’s best records, and My Roaring 20’s will undoubtedly make my 2009 list. The album is out now on the ridiculously good Paper + Plastick label.
SIMILAR ARTISTS: SHINOBU, DEAR LANDLORD, GOOD LUCK
DOORS: 9:00| ADMISSION:$5
| Wednesday, March 10th |
NUTT STREET
NUTT HOUSE IMPROV
$1 DRAFT BEER
KARAOKE KONG starts at 11:00!
DOORS: 8:00 SHOW: 9:00| ADMISSION:$5
| Thursday, March 11th |
UPSTAIRS
The Discordian Society, is an eclectic combination of funk, jazz and rock, with influences that range from Zappa and John Xorn, to Jaco Pastorius and Les Claypool. Formed in Oct 2001 by bassist/composer Davz “Not” Heare,The Discordian Society has awed crowds across the country and has performed with numerous artists including Larry Keel, Yonrico Scott, Ozric Tentacles, Col. Bruce Hampton, The Mantras and Ani Difranco.
DOORS: 9:00 | ADMISSION:$3
| Thursday, March 11th |
LOUNGE
Since the days of Black Sabbath, the promise of heavy rock music has been this: that a perfect series of riffs, reinforced by a tightly-wound rhythmic unit, can deliver very real psychedelic effects, forcibly altering one’s conscious state of being. Though post-modern doomsters have toyed with elements of the formula (witness: Earth, Melvins, Isis, etc), the principle importance of the mono-riff has remained intact. World Class, the debut full-length from North Carolina’s Caltrop, is wildly — even transcendently successful because the band’s exhilarating performances are rooted in the awareness that their music has an uncanny, historically potent power. Indeed, Caltrop’s impeccable arrangements deliberately suggest a sort of ascendant scaffolding, the very foundation necessary for the audacious work of spiritual transformation.
SIMILAR ARTISTS: HARVEY MILK, DIAFINES, PURE SOUNDART
DOORS: 9:00 | ADMISSION:$5
Nutt St. open mic stand up
| Thursday, March 11th |
NUTT STREET
OPEN MIC STANDUP
Have a laugh on us. Come join us every Thursday night for Open Mic Stand-up professional and amateur comedy. Think you are funny? Any of your friends think they are funny? Ever want to get on stage? Get off the couch, grab your friends come start your night with hearty chuckle. Drink specials!
DOORS: 8:00 SHOW: 9:00| ADMISSION:$ALWAYS FREE
3/12 LOOK MEXICO
| Friday, March 12th |
UPSTAIRS
Their style raises comparisons to American Football, but Look Mexico scores enough follow along lyrics and pop promise to draw in fans sick of manufactured pop punk on the radio while maintaining an indie credibility and sensibility with experimental arrangements.
SIMILAR ARTISTS: BRAID, MAPS & ATLASES, MOCK ORANGE, THE GET UP KIDS
DOORS: 9:00 | ADMISSION:$5
3/12 - MARY MACK
| Friday, March 12th |
NUTT STREET
Mack and her mandolin sing-alongs, have been featured on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Radio Show, XM’s National Lampoon’s Comedy Network, and Minnesota’s Polka Spotlight. After winning the 2005 California’s Funniest Female Contest, she went on to appear in the Vancouver Comedy Fest (2007) and HBO’s Andy Kaufman Awards (2007), and will have her national TV debut this summer on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham (July 25th) and NBC’s Last Comic Standing (Thursdays starting May 22nd).
DOORS: 8:00 SHOW: 9:00| ADMISSION:$10
3/13 - LOVE LANGUAGE
| Saturday, March 13th |
UPSTAIRS
That’s what the Love Language is to me: The modest declaration of the universal obvious. Songs written about apartments you’ve lived in and rotary phones that you’ve hung up. Although McLamb’s arrangements are typically overcast, each song reminds you of the towering trees that relish each falling drop. That there are winners and losers, but sometime tragedy makes the most beautiful story. After all, no one would remember the Titanic had it not sunk. That is the Love Language- the celebration of the sinking ship. Bon Voyage.” – Jon Kirby, Wax Poetics
SIMILAR ARTISTS: HARLEM SHAKES, TELEKINESIS, SMITH WESTERNS
DOORS: 8:00 | ADMISSION:$10
3/13 - Hellzapoppin Circus Side Show
| Saturday, March 13th |
LAUNDRO LOUNGE
Hellzapoppin is a dark comedy of traditional and modern theatrical sideshow stunts, circus, comedy, vaudeville and variety acts. HELLZAPOPPIN is an underground circus sideshow featuring the World Famous Penguin Boy, Zamora The Torture King, The Lizard Man, The Wolf People from Mexico, The Half Boy, John Shaw (comedy magic) The hottest Women Sword Swallowers in sideshow as well as the best fire eaters, burlesque dancers, strange people and human oddities. Hellzapoppin is the largest touring SideShow in the world. Hellzapoppin will have your spectators “Oh My Godding” in their seats from the edgy, sexy and intense entertainment hosted by the strange, the odd, the bizarre and the unusual people.
DOORS: 10:00 SHOW: 11:00 | ADMISSION:$10 $2 UNDERAGE SURCHARGE
3/13 - MARY MACK
| Saturday, March 13th |
NUTT STREET
Mack and her mandolin sing-alongs, have been featured on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Radio Show, XM’s National Lampoon’s Comedy Network, and Minnesota’s Polka Spotlight. After winning the 2005 California’s Funniest Female Contest, she went on to appear in the Vancouver Comedy Fest (2007) and HBO’s Andy Kaufman Awards (2007), and will have her national TV debut this summer on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham (July 25th) and NBC’s Last Comic Standing (Thursdays starting May 22nd).
DOORS: 8:00 SHOW: 9:00| ADMISSION:$10
3/14 - Strike Anywhere
| Sunday, March 14th |
UPSTAIRS
WHITE TIGER AND THE BED OF ROSES
Their music is characterized by fast tempos, catchy melodies, and emotionally-charged vocals delivered via shouting and singing. The band has received an increased amount of attention after their music appeared in 3 Tony Hawk video games: Tony Hawk’s Underground in 2003 (”Refusal”), Tony Hawk’s American Wasteland 2005 (”Question the Answer”), and Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam (”The Promise”). They were also featured in the documentary Wake Up Screaming about the 2005 Vans Warped Tour.
DOORS: 7:00 SHOW: 8:00 | ADMISSION:$8 ADV $10 DAY OF
3/15 COUP DE GRACE
| Monday, March 15th |
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Sleep Bellum Sonno dates back to the middle of 2004. Five years and a couple member changes later they have co-produced and released two full length albums. In this span of time they have redefined what it means to be an independent artist, from designing and manufacturing their own merchandise, to booking their own tours. Sleep Bellum Sonno has always pushed their sound to it’s limit, resulting in something unique and honest. Their songwriting is the direct outcome of three creative minds, never just the one. In a time where live music is an old idea, they have gone beyond their reach to build a community of musicians in hopes of restoring a true appreciation for the art that is music.
SIMILAR ARTISTS: THE PLEASE & THANK YOUS, COLOUR REVOLT, ANNUALS
DOORS: 9:00 | ADMISSION:$FREE
| Tuesday, March 16th |
LAUNDRO-LOUNGE
You never know when you might hear the music of 500 Miles to Memphis. Maybe in a honky tonk in Tennessee. Maybe at a Rock show in North Carolina. Maybe at a Punk festival in their hometown of Cincinnati. Maybe in an acoustic format at the corner bar or coffeeshop. Or maybe on MTV’s Nitro Circus, soundtracking some extreme sport stunts. The band is comfortable in almost any setting, largely because their music — a mix of scrappy Country and scorching Rock & Roll — has a magnetic, wide appeal.
SIMILAR ARTISTS: BEN NICHOLS, LUCERO, DRAG THE RIVER, NINJA GUN
DOORS: 9:00 | ADMISSION:$FREE
| Thursday, March 18th |
UPSTAIRS
With an innovative sound that blurs the lines of indie, rock, and punk music; and an explosive stage presence that audiences have come to love and expect, Jonas Sees In Color has been making friends and breaking hearts all over the East Coast. Rejecting the normal detachment that divides bands and their fans, Jonas Sees In Color instead strives to create a friendship with fans, building an atmosphere of acceptance and optimism that surrounds every performance. In an industry where success is dictated by record sales and over-sized checks, Jonas Sees In Color won’t let you forget that music is about fun, friendship, and having the time of your life.
SIMILAR ARTISTS: LOVE AND REVERIE, AILYNE, THE MORNING LIGHT
DOORS: 8:00 | ADMISSION:$5 $3 UNDERAGE SURCHARGE
3/18 THE MEASURE
| Thursday, March 18th |
LAUNDRO LOUNGE
The Measure [sa] is a punk rock band from New Brunswick, New Jersey. Strictly Analog. Somewhat Attractive. Seldom Appropriate.
DOORS: 9:00 | ADMISSION:$5
3/19 - CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD
| Friday, March 19th |
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With one of Soul Music’s all-time great group names and one of its most distinctive lead vocalists, the Chairmen of the Board have been pleasing “beach music” lovers for over 30 years.
DOORS: 9:00 | ADMISSION:$12 ADV/$15 DAY OF
3/20 screwedupZ productions
| Saturday, March 20th |
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SCREW UP TV RELEASE PARTY
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES BY
INNOVATIVE MOVEMENT
INTROSPECTIVE COLTRANE
KIARRA WIGFALL
Welcome to Screwupz Productions, where we were born to do what it is that we do. We go as far as acting, filming, producing music and videos, rapping, singing, artwork, peotry, dancing, creative writing, and whatever else you can come up with. We are looking to become professionals at what we do so do us a favor and help make that happen ya kno?
DOORS: 10:00 LADIES FREE TILL 11:00 | ADMISSION:$TBA
3/20 - CRIME IN STEREO
| Saturday, March 20th |
LAUNDRO-LOUNGE
Crime In Stereo formed just after the turn of the millennium when the music industry was mass-producing Long Islandís fashion metal and emo bands, much like William Levitt cranked out low-cost housing generations earlieróhousing that became the model for scores of post-World War II communities. Crime In Stereo made a conscious decision to remain true to the Long Island scene they were bred on, a more melodic version of New Yorkís hardcore sound. They’d follow the model built by bands such as Silent Majority, Kill Your Idols, Milhouse and Inside. Their first album, Explosives And The Will To Use Them [Blackout 2004] was both blueprint and bully-pulpit.
SIMILAR ARTISTS: SHOOK ONES, POLAR BEAR CLUB, TITLE FIGHT
DOORS: 7:00 SHOW: 8:00| ADMISSION:$8
3/21 TAYLOR ALLEN
| Sunday, March 21st |
LAUNDRO LOUNGE
DOORS: 8:00 | ADMISSION:$FREE
3/24 HARPER BLYNN
| Wednesday, March 24th |
LAUNDRO LOUNGE
After a great show at the CMJ music festival this fall, hometown band Harper Blynn (below) is ready to impress the rest of America. The group features songwriters Pete Harper and J. Blynn, Long Islander Sarab Singh and a Dutchman who goes by the curious handle Whynot. While everyone in the band sings, Harper and Blynn are the leads. Their harmonies give their original alt-rock music a gentler mood that’s often reminiscent of the vocal blend between David Crosby and Graham Nash. Their album, “Loneliest Generation,” is due in April. It was recorded over a grueling 10-day stretch that captured the rush of this band’s live performances. - NY POST
DOORS: 8:00 | ADMISSION:$7/$2 UNDERAGE SURCHARGE
3/26 - PAVLICHENKO
| Friday, March 26th |
UPSTAIRS
We were born of a billion dying stars, we are the ones who weave dreams and destiny’s, we are troubadours, we are bards, we are sages, we are the greatest band the world has ever known, we are the ones who tell the story of the Champion of Forever….we are…….Mortal Man!!
DOORS: 8:00 | ADMISSION:$TBA
3/26 - PEASANT
| Friday, March 26th |
LAUNDRO-LOUNGE
When Damien DeRose turned eighteen, he dropped out of school, packed up his guitar, and bought a sailboat in California with a friend. The plan was to sail down the coast, live life the simple way, and let the wind dictate the pace. However, as life would have it, DeRose’s journey took a different course and while the ship may not have left the harbor, he would find himself on a new journey writing and traveling across the U.S and Europe. A few years later, DeRose released a captivating home-recorded debut, and began to introduce himself to fans around the globe under the name Peasant. ”Fear Not Distant Lover”, a collection of thought-provoking lo-fi folk/pop songs, captured the ears and hearts of fans and reviewers alike.
SIMILAR ARTISTS: WEINLAND, STRAND OF OAKS, GUSTAF SPETZ
DOORS: 9:00 | ADMISSION:$7
3/27 TELEPATH
| Saturday, March 27th |
UPSTAIRS
Music is a collective language. It can bring a sense of community among strangers, regardless of language, nationality, or beliefs. It can provide the listener an environment for creative thought and unrestrained emotion. It can manifest the beauty of people and cultures who may be thousands of miles apart. The music of Telepath strives to do all of this. Formed in 2006 and hailing from Philadelphia PA via Asheville NC, Telepath is a unique new expression in the current live and electronic music scenes. The 3-piece comprised of keyboards, bass and drums use a wide variety of self-created samples containing Indian and Arabic singers and musicians, Afrobeat-influenced horn lines, dubbed-out effects, and much more to generate the multi-layered sound that is Telepath.
DOORS: 9:00 | ADMISSION:$8 ADV $10 DAY OF
3/27 FINN RIGGINS, PONCHOS, FRACTAL FARM
| Saturday, March 27th |
LAUNDRO-LOUNGE
“Judging from their experimental songwriting alone (”Drawing inspiration and influence from several musical realms– a bit of prog here, some indie rock there, an occasional steel drum thrown in for good measure, Finn Riggins’ sound is slippery to say the least.” - Oregon Public Broadcasting
SIMILAR ARTISTS: JARED MEES AND THE GROWN CHILDREN, BOAT, THE SHAKY HANDS
DOORS: 9:00 | ADMISSION:$5
3/28 - SILVERSTEIN
| Sunday, March 28th |
UPSTAIRS
Silverstein fits comfortably within the confines of emo, specifically the subgenre known as screamo — emotional rock with screaming. This isn’t as bad as it looks. In fact, Silverstein is one of the most melodic bands you’ll ever hear. In 2003, the Ontario, Canada-based group released its first full-length, When Broken Is Easily Fixed. The album mixed clean singing and pop chord progressions with heavier guitar tones, the occasional metal riff, and, yes, bouts of screaming. Talented vocalist Shane Told handled both singing and screaming, often in the space of a single verse. Kids ate up the angst-filled lyrics about relationships, with some even getting tattoos of the album’s cover, a robot holding its heart in its hand.
SIMILAR ARTISTS: ALESANA, HAWHORNE HEIGHTS, ESCAPE THE FATE
DOORS: 7:00 | ADMISSION:$11 ADV/$14 DAY OF $1 UNDERAGE FEE
3/30 - ODIST
| Tuesday, March 30th |
LAUNDRO-LOUNGE
ODIST has a very impressive line-up of musicians, making a three piece band sound much bigger. Haveyouheard.net stated “…this three piece holds it down…Prog rock sound, flawless transitions, banging breaks..”
DOORS: 9:00 | ADMISSION:$5
| Tuesday, March 30th |
LAUNDRO LOUNGE
“..they’ve become one of the most entertaining acts in the Carolinas, letting the raucous alt-country rock ring.”-Sean Rayford Columbia City Paper (Columbia,SC)
“this is what the Boss would’ve sounded like in his early years, if he were raised in North Carolina instead of Jersey.” -Leah E. Willis Knoxville Metro Pulse (Knoxville,TN)
DOORS: 9:00 | ADMISSION:$TBA
4/2 onward soldiers
| Friday, April 2nd |
UPSTAIRS
ONWARD, SOLDIERS CD RELEASE PARTY
BIG AL AND THE STIMULUS PACKAGE
Onward, Soldiers is an Americana/Rock and Roll ensemble based out of Wilmington, NC. Known for their high-energy live performances and arsenal of original songs, they have been described as everything from “visceral and haunting,” to “rootsy,” and “catchy as hell!” Onward, Soldiers has been known for antics ranging from employing interpretive dancers onstage to raining down balloons over their audience mid-show. When asked what the celebration was for they simply reply, “No special reason.
DOORS: 7:00 | ADMISSION:$8
4/2 GREAT ZEUS BEARD
| Friday, April 2nd |
LAUNDRO-LOUNGE
Hailing from Wilmington, NC, Great Zeus’ Beard is a 3 peice experimental indie-rock band formed in 2008. Comprised of Zack Williams- Guitar, John Mousseau-Drums, and Steve Mousseau-Bass/Keys/Vocals. GZB recently released their self titled EP in early 2009. All music written by GZB.
DOORS: 10:00 | ADMISSION:$TBA
4/3 hi-c entertainment
| Saturday, April 3rd |
LAUNDRO-LOUNGE
HI-C ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
A PARTY LIKE NO OTHER - WITH NO COVER!
FEATURING MUSICAL GUESTS
ORGANIC RUDD
AND LIVE VISUAL ART BY LOCAL ARTIST CHRIS MICKEY
Their musical style has been described as a cross between Classic Rock, Raw Funk and Jam Band sounds with a psychedelic twist. Playing a mix of finely crafted originals combined with the band’s favorite choice of covers, Pseudo Blue and The Majestics is guaranteed to satisfy everyone’s musical taste!
DOORS: 8:00 | ADMISSION:$FREE
| Wednesday, April 7th |
UPSTAIRS
PARASYTIC (MEM. OF ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY/AVAIL/AGAST)
Parasytic - Formed in 2006 and hailing from Richmond VA, Parasytic features Eric Larkson (also is/was member of The Mighty Nimbus, Kilara, Axehandle,Avail, Birds of Prey, King Travolta, Alabama Thunderpussy, Hail!Hornet, Morne) and Nick Poulos (of Cannabis Corpse, Byam Klavor). These guys play a grueling style of old-school punk and metal hearkening bands like Black Flag, Discharge, and Amebix. They have
toured the US multiple times and even ventured into Mexico.
DOORS: 8:00 SHOW: 9:00| ADMISSION:$5
| Friday, April 9th |
LAUNDRO-LOUNGE
The four of us have gotten together on a united cause. exploring funk for the good of the humankind. Funk has many forms, but what it all comes down to is does it make you groove. That is where we come in, ain’t no cure once da funkuponya!
DOORS: 9:00 | ADMISSION:$5
| Saturday, April 10th |
UPSTAIRS
CARL NEWTON AND THE 5TH AVENUE BAND
Exciting and Entertaining and with a passion for good times, The 5th Avenue Band provides a winning combination of classic tunes from the sixties, seventies, and eighties to make your event a success. Five of the Wilmington areas most successful and experienced entertainers offer a variety of soul, rhythm and blues, and beach music for dancing and partying fun. The 5th Avenue Band doesn’t just throw a song list at the audience, but front man, lead singer, Carl Newton, involves and engages the audience so they become a part of the celebration. Carl is backed by a confident quartet of solid players, sure to keep the audience on their feet.
DOORS: 8:00 | ADMISSION:$7
4/10 two fresh
| Saturday, April 10th |
LAUNDRO LOUNGE
Two Fresh consists of twin brothers Sherwyn and Kendrick Nicholls and is accompanied live by drummer Colby Buckler. The twins have been making beats and playing music together since their freshman year of high school. In August of 2008, they began playing shows across the south. In early December they added on Colby on drums for the live setting. Together they bust out some of the freshest tracks, wowing people from all over the spectrum. Packing out venues, they keep the whole place moving with a raw, cutting edge sound that is a combination of hip-hop and jazz that takes electronic music to a whole new level. No matter what your into, Two Fresh will bring you music that is guaranteed to keep you moving. Their sound has begun to grasp the attention of people across the globe.
DOORS: 8:00 | ADMISSION:$7 ADV/$9 DAY OF
4/12 THE THERMALS
| Monday, April 12th |
UPSTAIRS
Prague was totally boosted with The Thermals striking enerhy as they thoroughly warmed up the audience into some dancy moves. The bouncing crowd kept singing along with these indie rock heroes and even though 007 was filled to the brim with heat and sweat, The Thermals were still so much fun to watch adn listen to as well as join in on the cooking up the hot swinging crowd singing, “Count Two Two Three breath two three”. As the cool summer breeze turned into the night, we could not have asked for a better date then the one we had with the The Thermals! -Spin Earth/Europe
DOORS: 8:00 | ADMISSION:$12 ADV $14 DAY OF
4/14 BACKYARD TIRE FIRE
| Wednesday, April 14th |
UPSTAIRS
“My favorite band right now is Backyard Tire Fire and they sometimes remind me of early Wilco, Sonvolt and Flaming Lips. And they unabashedly name check both Wayne Coyne and Tom Petty in song. They are my earworm the last few months.” - Johnny Hickman, Cracker
“It takes a pretty special band to rivet the attention of everyone in my band, and BTF certainly are. Great songs, great playing and great guys. I’m really looking forward to the recording sessions- they’ve come up with another amazing batch of songs. In my opinion they are one of America’s best young bands” - Steve Berlin, Los Lobos
SIMILAR ARTISTS: JASON ISBELL, DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS, TWO COW GARAGE, SON VOLT
DOORS: 8:00 | ADMISSION:$8 ADV $10 DAY OF
4/17 unholy tongues
| Saturday, April 17th |
LOUNGE
UNHOLY TONGUES (EX-THE TITLE CEREMONY)
Two Friends and musicians Abram Young (study of the sirens, the aim was song) and Jeff Bridgers (the title ceremony, study of the sirens) decided to write some music not knowing where it would lead them. Since the first few times of playing together they used their chemistry to create instrumentals that come straight from the heart. The lack of talking through the song writing process shows how well Abram and Jeff work together and how their views on their sound are similar.
DOORS: 9:00 | ADMISSION:$5
4/20 BROTHER ALI
| Tuesday, April 20th |
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BREAKIN’ DAWN TOUR
Originally influenced by Earth, Wind & Fire and born into Hip-Hop through break dancing, Brother Ali has been one with the mic since he first heard Miilkbone on record. A student of Hip-Hop’s golden age, Ali’s music ranges from purpose to passionate, yet always soulful and true to the boastful heritage of hip hop culture. An emcee, producer, host and overall party-starter, Brother Ali’s talents are a well-defined addition to the Rhymesayers family.
World meet Fashawn - a 90’s baby hailing from Central California whose music will leave you believing that maybe Hip Hop’s golden era has yet to arrive. Full of raw talent, charisma, and an undying hunger, the 21 year old emcee is the breath of fresh air hip-hop has been waiting for.
SIMILAR ARTISTS: ATMOSPHERE, BK-ONE, P.O.S.
DOORS: 8:00 | ADMISSION:$13 ADV/$15 DAY OF
4/21 EMMITT-NERSHI
| Wednesday, April 21st |
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Drew Emmitt from Leftover Salmon and Billy Nershi from String Cheese are joined by award winning banjo player and Larry Keel and Natural Bridge alumni Andy Thorn and 2008 National Flatpicking Champion Tyler Grant on bass and guitar. This is a big bluegrass project right now - just sold out the Bluebird Theatre in Denver, CO, Mississippi Studios in Portland, OR, and the Tractor Tavern in Seattle, WA. Their new album “New Country Blues” was released on September 29, 2009 and is #30 on the AMA Charts and #16 on the Roots Music Bluegrass Report.
SIMILAR ARTISTS: LEFTOVER SALMON, KYLE HOLLINGSWORTH, THE STRING CHEESE INCIDENT
DOORS: 8:00 | ADMISSION:$12 ADV/$15 DAY OF $2 UNDERAGE SURCHARGE
4/3 THE BREAKFAST CLUB
| Friday, April 23rd |
UPSTAIRS
Moonwalk down memory lane with The Breakfast Club as they spin you right round to all the radical sounds, styles, and way cool dance steps from the 1980’s. Put on your Members Only jacket, hop in your DeLorean and dance the night away with The Breakfast Club.
DOORS: 8:00 | ADMISSION:$10 ADV/$12 DAY OF
4/24 nora jane struthers
| Saturday, April 24th |
LAUNDRO LOUNGE
Nora Jane Struthers is a talented songwriter, singer, and guitarist whose keen appreciation of the nuances of traditional music shines in her own work. Nora Jane grew up in New Jersey playing and singing bluegrass music with her father, Alan. Her mother fondly remembers that, “Jane could yodel before she could talk. When she was a little tyke, she would wait by the window for her dad to walk home from the train station after work, and she would greet him with a yodel.” Living in New York City for seven years, Nora Jane played with her father in a bluegrass duo “Dirt Road Sweetheart” performing forgotten brother duets, originals, and traditional folk songs.
DOORS: 9:00 | ADMISSION:$5
4/27 THE BILL MURRAY EXPERIENCE
| Tuesday, April 27th |
LAUNDRO LOUNGE
The Bill Murray Experience is a New York City based ensemble specializing in early American roots and jazz music. The core of the group features Jessy Carolina on Vocals and washboard, Jay Sanford on double bass, and Horatio Baltz on lead guitar. The group is augmented by a changing rhythm section member; currently Blind Boy Paxton on piano, guitar, and bones. The band’s heavy string instrumentation makes for unique and intimate arrangements. The Bill Murray Experience pulls most of it’s material from the American songbook, playing early jazz standards from the first half of the 20th Century, as well as more obscure and forgotten tunes that were apart of early American popular culture.
The Bill Murray Experience was briefly featured on “The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special 3D on Ice!” in January 2010 playing their arrangement of the show’s iconic theme song. Footage of the band playing the song in Washington Square Park was included in the opening montage along with other artists including Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, ZZ Top, The Roots, as well as others.
DOORS: 9:00 | ADMISSION:$7
5/13 RADFEST PRE PARTY
| Thursday, May 13th |
UPSTAIRS
RADFEST PRE-PARTY
Raised on the same energetic and proud punk scene that has given birth to artists such as Hot Water Music, Tom Waits and Mike Ness - Nothington is the bay area’s latest great export of sing along punk rock.
The Nothington sound has been molded in many different ways; Jay’s southern heritage has left its mark of blues and country, combined with influential punk rock predecessors, such as Leatherface and Hot Water Music. Having been great friends for so long the guys were excited to be part of a project they have always wanted to do. With an extensive writing and touring background, they were anxious to continue on with the life they love.
SIMILAR ARTISTS: AMERICAN STEEL, COBRA SKULLS, BANNER PILOT
DOORS: 6:30 SHOW: 7:00 | ADMISSION:$6
5/14-5/15 - RADFEST
| Thursday, May 14th | to | Friday, May 15th |
UPSTAIRS
DOORS: TBA | ADMISSION:$25 TWO DAY PASS!
5/14-5/15 PORT CITY TOP COMIC
| Friday, May 14th | to | Saturday, May 15th |
NUTT ST
PRELIMINARY ROUNDS
Nutt Street Comedy Room and Comedy by the Beach present, the third annual Port City’s Top Comic stand-up comedy contest and comedian networking event.
Each comedian will be given between five to seven minutes to perform on Friday May 14th, 15th, 21st or 22nd. These are the dates for the preliminary rounds of Port City’s Top Comic held at Nutt Street Comedy Room in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina. Each of these nights 16 comics will perform and only 4 will advance to the Semi-Finals on May 26th at City Stage at Level 5. Of the 16 that perform at the Semi-Finals, 8 will advance to the finals on Thursday Night May 27th at City Stage. Only one comic will emerge as Port City’s Top Comic. This comedian will win a trophy for being the top comic along with other prizes that will be announced via email in the coming weeks.
To get registered for Port City’s Top Comic, simply click the link below to pay the $10 entry fee. Please note that average entry fee for stand-up comedy contests in this region is nearly $30 in addition to other fees sometimes required by the festival the contest is part of. Our contest is $10. If you advance and perform at the Semi-Finals and then the finals, you will still have only paid $10 to do so. In addition to the $10 entry fee you will need to provided some type of head shot and short bio as well as your mailing address, your phone number and your contact email. Simply click the link below to get registered today! You will be notified via email if you are selected to perform at this years event.
DOORS: 7:00 SHOW: 8:00| ADMISSION:$5
5/21 MOUNT MORIAH
| Friday, May 21st |
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MOUNT MORIAH (MEMBERS OF BELLEFEA, MAX INDIAN, UN DEUX TROIS, HORSEBACK)
“… a dynamic, flexible and potent ensemble, whether they’re performing arrangements that are stripped-down and acoustic (’Hey Girl’) or rocked-out and propulsive (’Hey Boy’). They use whatever instruments they can get their hands on (kazoo, concertina, autoharp) as well as more traditional instruments, and the result is a band that can be a ‘normal’ rock band or one that’s a bit more wacky, sometimes simultaneously. That’s called range, and Charlie the Horse has got it.” — John Staton, Star News
DOORS: 9:00 | ADMISSION:$8
5/27 - WE FEST
| Thursday, May 27th | to | Monday, May 31st |
UPSTAIRS/LAUNDRO-LOUNGE/ARTBOX/NUTT ST
WE FEST
An artist driven celebration of up and coming musicians and independent culture, featuring more than 70 bands from around the country and the world. 5 stages only $1
DOORS: 3:00 | ADMISSION:$1/$3 UNDERAGE
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