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**All shows are in Charlotte, NC, unless stated otherwise**

(click on the day of the week to jump to that day)
WED | THU | FRI | SAT | SUN | MON | TUE | WED

Wednesday June 24

**Jimmy Brown
Connolly's on 5th
9pm
http://www.myspace.com/jimmybrownmusic

**The Black Hollies w/Violet Vector, The Lovely Lovelies and Transmission Fields
Tremont Music Hall
8pm
http://www.tremontmusichall.com

**Scoot Pittman (Trio)
D'Vine Wine @Ballantyne Village
9pm
http://www.scootmusic.com

**Jared Allan
Cedar Street Tavern
8pm
http://www.jaredallan.com

**Megan Jean & The Klay Family Band w/Elonzo & Andy Wood
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**The Spongetones w/Madi Diaz (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**MaxxMusic Presents: Yarn & Josh Grider Trio (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com

**The Dead Records and Ascetic Parade
Snug Harbor
10pm
http://www.snugrock.com

**Doubting Thomas (Gina, Brenda & Irwin)
The Pewter Rose
8:30pm
http://pewterose.com

Thursday June 25

**Alan Barrington
Village Bistro
6pm
http://www.myspace.com/alanbarrington

**Marah
The Fireman's Kitchen
8pm
Hickory, NC
http://www.fiveheadentertainment.com

**Owen Temple & Adam Carroll
Puckett's Farm Equipment
8:30pm
http://www.PuckettsFarm.com

**Chris Ayer & John Callaway (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Christabel & the Jons (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Bill Hanna Jazz Jam
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

Friday June 26

**Tinsley Ellis
Double Door Inn
10pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**Jimmy Brown
Morehead Street Tavern (outside)
5pm
http://www.myspace.com/jimmybrownmusic

**Volatile Baby
The Pewter Rose
http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/cl_previews_upcoming_concerts_june_24_30_/Content?oid=656692

**The Near Misses
Parktowne Village
7pm
http://www.thenearmisses.com

**Sun Domingo
Wild Wing Cafe
2132 Ayrsley Town Blvd.
10pm
http://www.myspace.com/sundomingo

**MaxxMusic & Landshark Entertainment Present: Polvo w/Des Ark & Junior Astronomers
The Visulite Theatre
8:30pm
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/cl_previews_upcoming_concerts_june_24_30_/Content?oid=656692

**The Belmont Playboys w/Jimmy and the Teasers
Snug Harbor
10pm
http://www.snugrock.com

**Marah w/Naked Gods & Foxchase
The Milestone Club
9pm
http://themilestoneclub.com * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/cl_previews_upcoming_concerts_june_24_30_/Content?oid=656692

**Jared Allan
Rock Bottom
6pm
http://www.jaredallan.com

**Chatham County Line w/Shannon Whitworth
The Neighborhood Theatre
8pm
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com

**Bruce Piephoff
Rodi
8pm-10pm
Gastonia, NC
http://www.rodiworld.com

**Lenny Federal Band
The Comet Grill
10pm
http://www.myspace.com/thecometgrill * http://www.myspace.com/lennyfederal

**MaxxMusic Presents: Kellin Watson & Oblio (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com * http://blogs.nashvillescene.com/nashvillecream/2009/06/me_and_my_arrow_locals_cover_n.php

**Eyes of the Elders/Stump Dickens w/Inflowential (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/cl_previews_upcoming_concerts_june_24_30_/Content?oid=656692

**Brother Brother w/Raposo
Prevue Music Hall
10pm
http://www.prevuemusichall.com

**Lucky Five, Dylan Gilbert, s.o. stereo & Justin Taylor
Tremont Music Hall
9pm
http://www.tremontmusichall.com

**WNCW-FM 88.7/100.3 FM - Local Color Show
featuring local and regional artists
Fridays 9:00-11:00 pm
http://www.wncw.org

Saturday June 27

**Rick Spreitzer w/Kevin Edwards, JD Wilson & Angelo Melendez w/Jordan Marshall
Summit Coffee
8pm-11pm
Davidson, NC
http://www.summitcoffee.com * http://www.rickspreitzer.com

**Alan Barrington
D'Vine Wine Cafe @ Ballantyne Vallage
9pm
http://www.myspace.com/alanbarrington

**Raised By Wolves w/Latino Chrome
Snug Harbor
10pm
http://www.snugrock.com
Complimentary, Limited Time, Digital Download of the critically acclaimed Raised By Wolves CD here:
https://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=batch_download&send_id=705214126&email=cc148148e9f397688385ed593e6a2057

**Volatile Baby (final show)
The Pewter Rose
http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/cl_previews_upcoming_concerts_june_24_30_/Content?oid=656692

**The Stellas w/Transmission Fields and Drownout (Recession Show)
Prevue Music Hall
8:30pm
http://www.prevuemusichall.com

**The Near Misses
Parktowne Village
7pm
http://www.thenearmisses.com

**MaxxMusic & Landshark Entertainment Present: Angie Aparo w/Mark Kano & Mike Garrigan
The Visulite Theatre
8:45pm
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com

**Chris Cook
Rodi
8pm-10pm
Gastonia, NC
http://www.rodiworld.com

**Trip Rogers
Dilworth Coffeehouse
7pm-9pm
Mint Hill, NC
http://www.triprogers.com

**Grown Up Avenger Stuff - Acoustic Evening
Caribou Coffee - East Blvd
Outdoors! (if good weather, otherwise inside)
8:30pm
http://www.myspace.com/grownupavengerstuff

**cement stars w/Backseat Dreamer
Dilworth Coffee - E. Blvd. - Last night of the music series
8pm
http://www.myspace.com/cementstars1

**Jon Lindsay & special guests
Petra's Piano Bar
8pm
http://www.myspace.com/jonlindsaymusic

**Johnny Winter w/Cyril Lance
The Neighborhood Theatre
8pm
http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com

**The Stragglers
Sammy's - 10th Anniversary
9pm
12740 Lancaster Hwy., South of Pineville
http://www.myspace.com/stragglerswing

**Contagious Blues Band
Gas Hous Grill @ Franklin Square
9:30pm
Gastonia, NC
http://www.myspace.com/contagiousbluesband

**The Holy Smokes
The Common Market
9pm
http://www.myspace.com/thecommonmarketbands

**Eric Wilson & Chris Cubeta & the Liars Club (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Eyes of the Elders/Stump Dickens w/Inflowential (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Jared Allan
Village Bistro
9:30pm
http://www.jaredallan.com

**Jamie McClean Band w/Crowfield
The Double Door Inn
10pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**Samba & Bassa Nova with native Brasilian Reinaldo Brahn
Pura Vida Worldly Art
5pm-6:30pm
1521 Central Ave
http://www.myspace.com/puravidaart

**Trouble Walkers w/The Mangles & 2013 Wolves
The Milestone Club
9pm
http://themilestoneclub.com

**Summer Concert Series @ EpiCentre w/Kevin Rudolf, Tinted Windows & Charity Case
6pm Gates Open; 6:45 Tinted Windows - 21+
http://www.pavilionatepicentre.com

**WNCW-FM 88.7/100.3 FM - Local Color Show
featuring local and regional artists
7pm
http://www.wncw.org

Sunday June 28 - Happy 30th Birthday Nick Stamey!!

**MASH - Military Assistance Supply Help - Make A Soldier Happy Benefit w/Mike and Lenny Federal, Bobby Donaldson, Rusty Barkley, Mike McBride & his Giant Guitars and a bunch more.
The Fairview Grill
Music, BBQ, Fish Fry, Volleyball, Silent Auction, Kids Games & More
2pm 'til
Bring Supplies and/or donations to buy additional items to send to soldiers of the 501st Airborne stationed in Afghanistan.
More information at http://www.fairviewgrill.com/Home.html

**MaxxMusic & Landshark Entertainment Present: The Lemonheads w/gogoPilot & Leisure McCorkle
The Visulite Theatre
7:30pm
http://www.visulite.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/cl_previews_upcoming_concerts_june_24_30_/Content?oid=656692

**afto|n| presents: Black Dragon, J.COM, Marcus Rite, Sixteen-oh-7Boys, Sincere, Boxx-A-Million Viet 9 Entertainment LLC, King G, GasChamber Recordz, Hope Boy Clique, chemist, TYRANTS, NEGATIVE6FT., V-On-Da-Keyz, 12th Ward, Team Fresh Muzik Group & More TBA
The Evening Muse
6:15pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com

**Jared Allan
Marshall Park Music Festival
2pm-3:30pm
http://www.jaredallan.com

**The Shelter Boys
Snug Harbor
4pm - No Cover
http://www.snugrock.com

**Anthony Hamilton and Musiq Soulchild
Ovens Auditorium
http://www.ovensauditorium.com

**WNCW 88.7 Local Color
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
http://www.wncw.org

**"90 Minutes (Local & Regional Music) - Sundays 8:30 pm - 10 pm (Divakar) and ENDSessions 10pm (Nate)
WEND 106.5 The End (every Sunday)
http://www.1065.com

**"No Static At All" Radio - an eclectic mix of music by local musicians
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
hosted by Gael Warning's Jeff Chester
http://www.myspace.com/nostaticatallfm

Monday June 29 - Happy Birthday Cyndi Holcombe!

**Find Your Muse Open Mic w/Featured Performer Alan Semerdjian
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.myspace.com/findyourmuse

**Service Industry Night w/The Monday Night Allstars
The Double Door Inn
10pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**The Winter Sounds on the air
B-Sides @ Studio B
4pm-5pm
http://www.music.mync.com * http://www.myspace.com/thewintersounds

Tuesday June 30

**MaxxMusic Presents: Stevie Coyle (of the Waybacks)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.maxxmusic.com

**Chris Cook
Bentley’s
8:30pm
Belmont, NC
http://www.myspace.com/chriscookmusic

**Ben Prestage
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com * http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/cl_previews_upcoming_concerts_june_24_30_/Content?oid=656692

**Jared Allan
Uno's (Uptown) Outside Patio
5pm–9pm
College and Martin Luther King
http://www.jaredallan.com

**Fair Play featuring Bobby Donaldson (guitar), Donnie Marshall (drums), Tuf (bass) & Robin Rogers
The Fairview Grill
9:30pm - 1am
5124 Park Rd.
http://www.fairviewgrill.com

**Red Rocking Chair (every Tues)
The Comet Grill
http://www.myspace.com/thecometgrill

**Open Mic at The Bucket Shop (every Tues)
1601 Montford Drive
http://www.myspace.com/tuesdaynightbucketshop

Wednesday July 1

**Tosco House Party Open Mic (early show)
The Evening Muse
8pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.toscomusicparty.org

**The Winter Sounds & Elonzo (late show)
The Evening Muse
10:30pm
http://www.eveningmuse.com * http://www.myspace.com/thewintersounds * http://www.myspace.com/elonzomusic

**Scoot Pittman (Trio)
McKoy's Smokehouse & Saloon
9:30pm
http://www.scootmusic.com

**Jared Allan
Grins
7pm-10pm
Gastonia, NC
http://www.jaredallan.com

**Vertigo w/Lyra Shines
The Double Door Inn
9pm
http://www.doubledoorinn.com

**Harry Egypt's Extreme Karaoke with Projexorcism
Snug Harbor
10pm
http://www.snugrock.com

*** = New Additions This Week

Misc News, Events & Announcements:

***New Avett Brothers single (I and Love and You) produced by Rick Rubin available for download now at http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/mp3s/The_Avett_Brothers_I_and_Love_and_You.mp3

**Grown Up Avenger Stuff will be giving away tickets to the 8/12 Incubus Show in Charlotte.  You must be present at their July 3rd show and on their mailing list to be eligible.  http://www.myspace.com/grownupavengerstuff

**Rockstock '09 featuring The Romantics, Paula Cole, Paul Young, T-Rex, Slade, Lifehouse & More - Heritage Park Amphitheater in Simpsonville, SC on September 12th and 13th 2009. RockStock ’09 is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Woodstock.  If you have a band suggestion for RockStock, tell them who you want by emailing them at getthisgroup@rockstock09.com.  They have lots of bands in negotiations and your input can help decide who's next.  http://www.rockstock09.com/index.htm

**Best of Charlotte 2009 Creative Loafing Voting Ballots online http://posting.charlotte.creativeloafing.com/gbase/BestOf/BestOf - Ballots must be received by June 29; the issue will hit the streets Aug. 5.

**Therese Bartholomew is selling her new book, "Coffee Shop God" through The Final Gift Film website for $12.  100% of the book's sales goes to complete The Final Gift documentary.  OR Receive a book with a $25 tax deductible film donation made through Southern Documentary Fund our non-profit fiscal sponsor. Go to http://www.thefinalgiftfilm.com and click on donations.  Donations and Investors are still needed to fund "The Final Gift" Film Documentary.  Please visit http://www.thefinalgiftfilm.com to view the trailer, see photos from the recent fundraiser, find out more and to make a donation. 
***Also - Therese just did an interview this week on "Artist's Craft" a Raleigh based TV show. The show will air in Wake County from mid to late July (approximately 90,000 viewers) and is available for viewing outside the Raleigh/Durham area on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0nVBKrmpHw

**PunkRock&ScissorsFest - July 25th, all ages all day outdoor concert benefit for The Milestone Club. - http://myspace.com/prsfest

**Join the The Charlotte Live Alt/Rock/Indie Music Meetup Group and see live, original music and meet new friends - http://livemusic.meetup.com/136/

**Post and read reviews about anything and everywhere in Charlotte at Yelp.com - http://www.yelp.com/charlotte-nc

**Share and read reviews of local restaurants and bars & nightlife on MySpace - http://local.myspace.com

**You can buy advance tickets to many of the upcoming live local shows at Manifest, CD Warehouse and/or Lunchbox Records.

***Band of Horses - The Neighborhood Theatre - Photos courtesy of Nick Stamey - http://www.flickr.com/photos/27157699@N03/sets/72157619858095327/

***Band of Horses - The Neighborhood Theatre - Review - http://consequenceofsound.net/2009/06/20/band-of-horses-delivers-tramples-nc-617/

***1000+ songs for legal download thanks to http://www.myspace.com/windows.

***Gap Stores Exclusive, Live Acoustic Music Night - On August 20, 2009, every Gap store in the U.S. and Canada will host an exclusive, live acoustic music night to celebrate Gap’s 40 years of heritage in jeans and music. This intimate performance opportunity will allow you to play at a Gap store in your area, get a pair of Gap jeans, connect with your local fan base and more importantly, gain new fans and lots of exposure by performing at a buzz-worthy event. http://www.sonicbids.com/Opportunity/OpportunityView.aspx?c=4777&utm_source=ibnews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=gap

**Want Your Music on the Radio?  These SC Stations are looking for local/regional music to play on their stations: WUSC & WXRY Unsigned. Addresses and more info at http://www.scenesc.com/2009/06/16/want-your-music-on-the-radio/

THANK YOU!

Alan Barrington
http://www.myspace.com/alanbarrington

***Looking Ahead: (new additions or updates)
^Potential sell out - recommend getting advance tickets

***************

07/04 - Hank III - Amos' Southend
07/08 - ^Kiss 95.1 Presents Thriving Ivory - The Neighborhood Theatre
07/09 - ^moe - The Neighborhood Theatre
07/09 - Aerosmith & ZZ Top - Bobcats Arena
07/11 - Bill Noonan And the Fallen Gentlemen (CD Release!) and Overmountain Men (David Childers, Randy Saxon & Rob Childers) - Snug Harbor
07/14 - The Offspring - Boutique Amphitheatre At The Music Factory
07/17 - Simplified - The Sylvia Theater
07/17 - ^Zack Rosicka Band - The Double Door Inn
07/17 - The Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players w/Lost in the Trees - The Milestone Club
07/18 - Paul Thorn Band - The Neighborhood Theatre
07/24 - Chris Kasper w/Hezekiah Jones - The Evening Muse
07/24-25 - ^The Avett Brothers w/Leslie - House of Blues - Myrtle Beach, SC
07/24-26 - Bele Chere - Asheville, NC
07/22-26 - ^XX Merge Fest - Superchunk, Spoon, Conor Oberst, Spent, M. Ward, The Rosebuds, Destroyer, Guv'ner, Polvo, Piple, The Broken West & More - Cat's Cradle - Carrboro, NC - SOLD OUT
07/23 - The Duhks - The Neighborhood Theatre
07/23-26 - FloydFest - Blue Ridge Parkway
07/24 - Gov’t Mule - Charlotte Fillmore
07/25 - Joe Firstman - The Neighborhood Theatre
07/29 - ^The Bob Dylan Show w/Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp - Heritage Park Amphitheater - Simpsonville, SC
07/31 - Sam Bush Band - The Neighborhood Theatre
08/08 - ^Avett Brothers with Brett Dennen - Bojangles Coliseum
08/08 - ^Carolina Smooth Jazz Friends Series w/Peter White, Nick Colionne & Maysa - CPCC Halton Theatre
08/08 - Def Leppard with Poison and Cheap Trick - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
08/11 - Sugar Ray - Amos' South End
08/12 - Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson - The Neighborhood Theatre
08/13-15 - Transfigurations - Five Years of Harvest Records - w/Bonnie Prince Billy, Akron/Family, Mount Eerie & More - Asheville, NC
08/14 - The New Riders of the Purple Sage - The Visulite Theatre
08/14-15 - Charlotte Irish Summer Festival - Uptown Charlotte
08/19 - ^Miggs w/Gareth Asher & Ernie Halter - The Evening Muse
08/19 - Kings X - Amos' Southend
08/20 - Sister Hazel - Amos' Southend
08/26 - ^The Honorary Title w/Cory Branan - The Milestone Club
08/30 - Ellis Paul - The Grey Eagle - Asheville, NC
08/30 - Motley Crue - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
09/04 - Little Anthony & The Imperials - Ovens Auditorium
09/06 - Heart w/Tonic - Uptown Amphitheatre
09/08 - The Cult - Amos' Southend
09/11 - ^Simplified - The Visulite Theatre
09/11-12 - Brews, Blues & BBQ - Uptown Charlotte
09/12-13 - Rockstock 09 w/The Romantics, Paula Cole, Paul Young, T-Rex, Slade, Lifehouse & More - Heritage Park Amphitheater - Simpsonville, SC
09/12 - ^Son Volt - The Visulite Theatre
09/12 - ^Tosco Music Party - Halton Theatre - Tickets on sale NOW
09/13 - J.J. Grey & Mofro w/The Derek Trucks Band - Belk Theatre
09/17 - The Indigo Girls - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC
09/24-26 - Charlotte PopFest w/The Posies, The Knack, Jill Sobule, Pat DiNizio, The Spongetones, The Stellas, Transmission Fields, gogoPilot, Leisure McCorkle, Josh Burch, James Deem, Chris McKay & The Critical Darlings & More - EpiCentre
09/26 - Railroad Earth - The Neighborhood Theatre
09/30 - ^RaRa Riot - Cat's Cradle - Carrboro, NC
10/01 - blink 182 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
10/03 - Psychedelic Furs w/Happy Mondays - Amos' Southend
10/03 - ^U2 - Carter Finley Stadium - Raleigh, NC
10/03-04 - Widespread Panic w/The Allman Brothers - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
10/08 - Robin Trower - Amos' Southend
10/09 - Will Hoge - The Visulite Theatre
10/11 - War - The Neighborhood Theatre
10/13 - Bonnie Raitt - Thomas Wolfe Auditorium - Asheville, NC
10/16 - Chris Smither - Stage Door
10/18 - Metallica - TWC Arena
10/20 - Queensryche - The Fillmore
10/20 - Susan Cowsill - The Evening Muse
11/06 - Al Stewart - The Sylvia Theater
11/07 - MUTEMATH - Amos' Southend
11/07 - ^Gerald Albright with Special Guest Rick Braun - CPCC Halton Theater
11/14 - Shawn Mullins - The Sylvia Theater
11/21 - Doc Watson with Richard Watson & Jack Lawrence - The Neighborhood Theatre

(Also, please consider a link back to my website to encourage people to sign up for this newsletter.  And finally, as always, it's a good idea to check with the artist or venue prior to driving to a show).