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Local alt-rock band Aduro – previously featured on Z104, on National Public Radio and at The NorVa – is in the running in a national competition by Aloft Hotels to win a trip to Napa, Calif., to play with Daughtry, O.A.R. and a bunch of other national acts. Votes by fans have elevated them to first place above 49 other musicians, but they face stiff competition and need help to stay there.
Want to see ALAN JACKSON perform at Hampton Coliseum for FREE?
Country music superstar Alan Jackson has teamed up with Eventful, Inc. to give country music fans the opportunity to Demand that their city host a FREE concert in celebration of his new studio album to be released this fall. Jackson is empowering his fans to determine which city will get a free show…so let's bring it to Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, VA!
How you can help- Fans have until October 10 to log on to http://www.eventful.com/alanjackson and demand that Alan Jackson play at Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, VA (Hampton Roads Metro Area). Spread the word across Facebook and Twitter by inviting your friends to demand the event! The city with the most Demands will host the exclusive free show. Help us make Hampton Roads #1 and bring the show to Hampton Coliseum!
Please let me know if you’d like a widget to promote the Demand It! competition on your website. Have a great day!
Everyone knows and loves our lovely local yuke player Skye Zentz. But do you know Mandolin Orange, the harmonizing mandolin and guitar playing duo Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz out of Chapel Hill, N.C.? No? Well, maybe you should. Below is the video for "One More Down." Want more? See Skye and Mandolin Orange at The Taphouse in Ghent this Thursday, Aug. 4. The fun starts at 8:30-9, and I believe I heard it's $5 to get in the door. Not bad. Not bad at all.
OK! OK! For those who hate links. Here's Skye covering Mandolin Orange's "Night Owl" by Mandolin Orange (and promoing the show, cutie pie!)
If you haven't been haunting Hardcore Norfolk's Facebook group than you may have missed the news about Bob Gurske, 16, drummer for Tusko Fatale. He died of complications due to colon cancer over the weekend. For a nice story on what happened and why it matters, try this Mixed Position entry posted by The Daily Press's Sam McDonald this morning.
I love a good show flyer. You could say I'm a sucker for them. For personal down-low old-school fandom reasons I was moved by this one by ShariCola for tonight's Substance Open DJ Night at Lola's in Norfolk: Admire the art. Now recognize why open DJ night is worth a bit of awe too: If you go and you don't like the music, you can make up your own 30 minute set for the party. It all starts at 9:30 p.m. at Lola's Caribbean Restaurant in Norfolk. (Yes. The party has moved from the New Belmont to Lola's.) Learn more about tonight's event on Facebook. Learn more about the local DJ collective Substance here.
I stopped by the Kerouac Cafe last night for Pete Overstreet/ Cesca Waterfield/Kensan Nishimoto. Kensan had a nice acoustic sound, and Pete and Cesca gave off a strong rhythm blues vibe.
I didn't think to break out the phone until Cesca entered the spotlight. I have to say it's been a long time since I've heard her live, but her acoustic set last night was emotional and deep. Best I've heard from her ever. Pete Overstreet hosted the night, and I shot a sample of his work too. As the sun set and he bantered with the audience, he really relaxed into an awesome set that I was glad I didn't miss.
See below for the video samples of Cesca and Pete. Excuse the shakiness. Shut your eyes an listen if you can. Make sure to catch them both live ASAP. From I hear, you might want to get out and see Cesca soon, she may not be long for this HRVA existence.
Jay Sanchez was there shooting with his real videographer cameras. I'm sure you'll see some samples from this show on his upcoming TV show Soundcheck! In meantime, you can browse some shows he's already shot on Vimeo.
THIS WEEKEND
Looking for local music through this holiday weekend? Try the list below from Meona.net. Also, look to AltDaily's Groove Advisory, Albert's Corner on YourMusicShow.net, and HamptonRoads.com's events calendar for local music listings.
FRI 07/01/2011
Abbey Road - VB "KARL WERNE"
A J Gator's - Ches Sq "GANGSTERS OF LOVE"
Baker Street - VB "RICH WHISKEY"
Bennett's Creek Restaurant & marina - Suffolk "NAT SASS"
Cactus - Yorktown "JOHNNY ST CLAIR" 6-9pm +
Diesel - VB "SNACKBAR JONES"
Eagles Nest - Ches "HUNTER HAYES" 12pm (Lunchtime)
Hell's Kitchen - Norfolk "TWO TONE CADILLAC"
Jack Quinns - Norfolk "EVOLUTION"
Jalapenos - Smithfield "DON HAMLETT & STOLEN" 8pm
Jamaica Inn - Diamond Springs Rd - VB "TRAGIC ACTORS" 9:30pm
Jewish Mother - HILLTOP - VB "LARRY KEEL & NATURAL BRIDGE" 9pm $14
J M Randalls - W'sburg "BLUES EMPACTS"
Keagans - Jefferson Commons - NN 10pm
Keagans - Town Center - VB 10pm
Kelly' Gingernut - Cape Charles VA "DOAD"
Kelly's - Nags Head NC "BUTTER"
Lighthouse Restaurant - VB "ED KELLEHER" 8-11pm
Knuckleheads - VB "RIVER BOYZ"
Manhattans - NN "HEY HEY HOOLIGAN"
Mona Lisa'a Pizza - Norfolk "BRYAN COMPTON & ERIC" 6-9pm
Mugzy's - Hampton "MICHAEL CREECH"
Norva - Norfolk MSTRKRFT"
Paradocks - Ches "VINYL HEADLIGHTS"
Poppa's Pub - VB
Red Rock Lounge - NN "BROKE BY SUNDAY"
River's Inn - Gloucester "SUSAN & LLOYD"
Saddle Ridge - Hampton "KEVIN MAC" 6-9pm +
South Beach Grill - VB "EL KaBONG"
Swell - Red Mill - VB "BORDERLINE CRAZY"
Thirsty Camel - Norfolk "COMMON GROUND"
Weekend Pub - NN "RUG SMUGGLERS"
Wild Wing Cafe - Ches "GRIDLOCK 64"
OUTDOOR EVENTS
7th STREET STAGE - VB "ELEMENT" 7-11pm
31st STREET STAGE - VB "PLASTIC EDDIE" 7-11pm
FARMER'S MARKET - VB "COUNTRY REVIEW" 7-10pm
FRIDAY'S BY THE FOUNTAIN - City Center - NN 5:30-8:30pm "SLAPWATER"
MARKER 20 - Hampton "MERCY CREEK"
SMITHFIELD FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES - Main st - Smithfield "FORTE JAZZ
BAND" 8pm
SUMMERFEST BY THE BAY - Ft Monroe 5pm (Free) "GATOR ALMOND & SPICE OF
LIFE"
TGIF - Constant's Wharf - Suffolk "REFORM SCHOOL DROPOUTS" 6:30-9:30pm
TGIF - Towne Bank Fountain Stage - Town Point Park - Norfolk "SCOTT
VARNEY" 5-9pm (FREE)
T G O V - Ocean View Park 6:00-9:30pm (FREE) "JANITORS" + ** Fireworks **
@ 9:30pm
TOWNE PLACE AT GREENBRIER TGIF - Eden Way North - Ches "LEWIS McGEHEE"
5:30-8:30pm (FREE)
SAT 07/02/2011
11th Street Taphouse - VB "BORDERLINE CRAZY"
501 City Grill - VB "RICH WHISKEY"
Abbey Road - VB "KARL WERNE"
Baker Street - VB "BROKE BY SUNDAY"
Barrel - Ports * OPEN MIC /w "THE BARREL BOYS"
Big Woody's - Ches "RIVER BOYZ"
Boneshakers - VB "ROOT 66"
Cactus - Yorktown "STRING THEORY" 6-9pm +
Greenies - Norfolk "VINYL HEADLIGHTS"
Hell's Kitchen - Norfolk "PAWN SHOP LIFTERS"
Hoss's Deli - NN
Hot Tuna - VB
J M Randalls - W'sburg "MICHAEL CLARK BAND"
Keagans - Town Center - VB 10pm
Kelly's - Nags Head NC "BUTTER"
Kelly's Gingernut Pub - Cape Charles VA "PLANET FULL OF BLUES"
Knuckleheads - VB "WHITE TRASH CIRCUS"
Lazy Horse - Ches "ROCK CANDY"
Lighthouse Restaurant - VB "ED KELLEHER" 8-11pm
Manhattans - NN "THIRTY DIRTY BIRDS"
Mario's - Airline Blvd - Port "JOURNEY BACK"
Nascar Sports Grille - Hampton 9:30pm "GRIDLOCK 64"
Norva - Norfolk "ALUMNI EXTRAVAGANZA"
Poppa's Pub - VB
Saddle Ridge - Hampton "KEVIN MAC" 6-9pm +
Sandbridge Island Bar & Grill - VB "ED KELLEHER" 3-7pm
Schooners - NN "CORY DANIEL BAND"
South Beach Grill - VB "EL KaBONG"
Smokies - VB "COMMON GROUND"
The Deck - Ports "THE BADDADZ" 9pm-12
Weekend Pub - NN "ASTHMATICS"
Wickers Crab Pot - Ches "BOBBY C" 7:30-10:30pm
Williamsburg Lodge "ME & JO" 8-11pm
OUTDOOR EVENTS
7th STREET STAGE - VB "STRICTLY BIZZNESS" 7-11pm
31st STREET STAGE - VB "H M JOHNSON" 12-4pm + "CHARLES DARDEN" 7-11pm
HAMPTON MARKET PLACE on QUEENSWAY - Hampton 9am-1pm "ROBIN WELCH"
HAMPTON STREET FEST (BLOCK PARTY) - Queensway - Hampton "SLAPWATER"
MARKET DAYS - Riverwalk - Yorktown 8am-12pm "SUSAN & LLOYD"
MUSIC ON MONARCH WAY - ODU (Behind Constant Center - Norfolk "B J
LEIDERMAN BAND" 5-7pm (FREE)
TOWN CENTER - 222 Central Park Ave - VB "JOE GOSMAN BAND" 7pm
SUN 07/03/2011
Abbey Road - VB "BERNIE LEE"
Bennett's Creek Restaurant & Marina - Suffolk * SUNDAY BRUNCH /w "HERB
SMITH" 12:30-3:30pm
Buon Amici - Newtown - W'sburg "JOCELYN OLDHAM" 6-9pm
Eagles Nest - Ches * OPEN MIC with "HEATHER & NATHAN" 7-11pm
Jamaica Inn - Diamond Springs Rd - VB *OPEN MIC /w "ERIC & BRYAN" 8:30pm
Murphy's Irish Pub - VB "KARL WERNE"
Sandbar - NN "THIRTY DIRTY BIRDS"
Sandbridge Island Bar & Grill - VB "ED KELLEHER" 3-7pm
South Beach Grill - VB "JAMES DEANS"
OUTDOOR EVENTS
7th STREET STAGE - VB "BUTTER" 5-9pm
31st STREET STAGE - VB CARIBBEAN STEEL" 12-4pm + "THE SHOWMEN" 7-11pm
BIG BANDS ON THE BAY - Ocean View Park 7-9pm (FREE) "TOP HATS ORCHESTRA"
MARKER 20 - Hampton "BRIAN 'Big Daddy' SEWELL" 5-8pm
NASCAR BIG DECK "GRIDLOCK 64" 4pm
SURRY COMMUNITY CENTER - Surry VA "FORTE JAZZ BAND" + ** Fireworks **
7:00pm
MON 07/04/2011 HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY
Murphy's Irish Pub - VB "JESSE CHONG"
Sunset Grille - Kiptopeke VA "THE DELOREANS" 1pm
The Pub - Peninsula Town Center - Hampton "BRIAN SEWELL" 6:30-9:30pm
OUTDOOR EVENTS
CONSTANT'S WHARF - Suffolk "ISLAND BOY" + * FIREWORKS *
FORT MONROE - Walker Field - Hampton GRANT AUSTIN TAYLOR" + "BRANTLEY
GILBERT" + "38 SPECIAL" + *** FIREWORKS ***
MOUNT TRASHMORE - VB "* MUSIC & *** FIREWORKS ***
VICTORY LANDING PARK - NN
07:00pm "A TOUCH OF SPICE"
08:30pm "JEREMIAL HAIRSTON"
09:30pm *** FIREWORKS ***
TOWN POINT PARK - Norfolk U S ARMY TRADOC BAND" + **** SUPER FIREWORKS
**** @9:30pm
YORKTOWN RIVER WALK
7th Street Stage - VB "JUST CUZ DUO" 6-10:00pm
17th Street Stage - VB "CHARLIE BAND" 8-10:30pm
24th Street Stage - VB
05:30pm "LATIN JAZZ CONSPIRACY"
07:30pm "TUMBAO SALSERO"
09:30pm "PLENA LIBRE"
20th Street Stage On The Beach - VB
08:00pm "SYMPHONICITY" Patiotic Concert
09:30pm *** FIREWORKS ***
31st Street Stage - VB "WHO'S BAD" - Michael Jackson Tribute 6-10pm
Didn't see your show anywhere out there? Not even at the links I shared? Post about it.
I try to post a little note here once a day or at least once a week. Obviously, I get caught up in all the other blogs I don't get paid to update. Today, I got lucky. Mike Federali, whom I believe lives in Virginia Beach, sent me a link to his music video "Never Be Lonely." If you like fun indie pop, check it out: It made me feel all "awwww!" and stuff.
P.S. Want to help contribute to Music Muse? Join us as a regular blogger or send us a local music link. It can be a local show, song, video, review... whatever - just keep it local. Due to time constraints, I keep my entries short, but you are more than welcome to write long. See the intro at the top of this blog for ways to contact us.
It looks like Charlie Restless (recent recipient of a grant from the City of Norfolk for an Art Everywhere closing project) and crew have once again gone big for Hampton Roads with some of the recent announcements to come out of the WeOK camp.
If you've been sleeping on it, New Orleans' own Big Freedia (http://BigFreedia.com/),the Queen Diva extroidinaire, rolls through Shaka's in Virginia Beach tonight. If grunge had a recognizable faces in acts like Nirvana and Pearl Jam and the like who came to be the example of the style, then Big Freedia is clearly one of the recognizable faces of New Orleans Bounce. Freedia brings bounce with all of the booty-shaking and attitude that has come to define the genre, with the spirit and passion that can only come out of the Crescent City.
Check the spotlight below from Carson Daly to get a better idea of her Majesty, and what bounce is.
Tonight the Queen Diva tears down the oceanfront with OH!BOY, MR. E, and Sixx in da Mornin'. I've heard that DJ Poppa will be in the house as well, backing up Freedia on the decks. The party kicks off at 9 PM, so don't show up late wondering why you're only hearing the beats from the outside. Admission is $5 21+/$10 18+.
Incidentally, keep an eye on Baby E. He's recently had tracks cut in the past few months featuring fellas like Juicy J of Three 6 Mafia, and tracks produced by Lex Luger. He's got the potential to blow it up sometime, so catch him now, instead of later.
You're laid-back and pop mainstays are playing Hampton Roads tonight. For instance, Jesse Chong is suppose to play Murphy's Irish Pub in Virginia Beach, and Brian Sewell plays The Pub at Peninsula Town Center. Dino, Bigger Dream and Monkey Booty play the 7th, 24th and 31st Street stages in Va. Beach respectively. I'm think one is a cover band, but I'm sure all three are family friendly for the Oceantfront stages.
For something really different (hardcore, out of the mainstream), you'll have to head up to The Wherehouse in Richmond. Rock, metal, hardcore Virginia Beach-band Paper Trail is opening for Expire, Soul Search, Twitching Tongues and Minus at 7 p.m. tonight. $8 gets you in. Here's the show's FB event page.
For a sample of Paper Trail try this link. Be WARNED the kids are at times foul-mouthed and at all moments angry, but they sound OK for hardcore-metal-thrash.
As with all shows like this one, travel at your own risk. All lineups are subject to change.
Shagg of Z104 hosts his all-day regional and local music festival at Peabody's in Virginia Beach. The fun started this morning, June 19, at 11 a.m. and it continues all day with about 30 acts. Performing artists include: Audra The Rapper, City Voices, Nickelus F, Aduro, Holly Would..., Pilot!, J. Pharaoh and The Manhattan Project, Matt Mason, Ghost Theory, Jolley Brothers, A. Driver, No Dreads, Campus, Regime, Kevin Mac, Rekapse, The Fuzz Band, Intalek, ASA, Chek and The Family, Streets On Fire, What Looks Like Crazy, Petey Pablo, T.I.M.E., Call Us Out, Skillz, Corte Ellis and MIMS. The line up is subject to change, but for about $5, it's still a deal. For more info, visit: http://www.shaggy757.com/
Admire the art. Now recognize why open DJ night is worth a bit of awe too: If you go and you don't like the music, you can make up your own 30 minute set for the party. It all starts at 9:30 p.m. at Lola's Caribbean Restaurant in Norfolk. (Yes. The party has moved from the New Belmont to Lola's.) Learn more about tonight's 
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