I’ve been to some really fun, wild house parties back in my “good ol’ days”. And all the best one’s had good friends’ bands set up and rockin’ in the garage or back yard. Only made better when I was one of the band members or just got to sit in to rock a little. [...]
View PostOpening night of Blue Man Group was rather successful, despite the sporadic monsoons occurring outside. Blue Man Group is one of those acts that virtually everyone has heard of and I was quite excited to get to check them out firsthand. Without giving too much away, I offer a brief summary of my experience… [...]
View PostEngland in 1819 is currently on a 4 week national tour to promote their new single “Own Our God” and accompanying music video. They were nice enough to share a little blog of theirs from the road. You can check them out on Wednesday 5/1 at WPBR Radio Room. England in 1819 – ‘Own Our [...]
View PostA casual listen to the Boz Scaggs discography makes one thing obvious: Boz Scaggs is both a musical seeker and a man of sizable talent as a singer, songwriter and guitarist. His explorations in blues and R&B, Rock and Jazz have produced lasting work and a career that has brought with it acclaim, a loyal [...]
View PostOne of the Southeast’s fastest growing bands on the jam circuit, Lingo, is set to appear at the Handlebar on April 11th with Old You from Charleston and Jet Edison from Colorado. I asked them a few questions and learned that you should never challenge these guys to a game of ultimate Frisbee. [...]
View PostHi everyone, I just had to take a moment to plug an awesome show going down at the Handlebar tomorrow night. Some of my local favorites, The Bent Strings will be joining the “Badass Bluegrass” of Seven Handle Circus and tickets are only $10. Here’s what the Handlebar had to say about the show on [...]
View PostStereo Reform CD Release show w/Jojo Taterhead Revival and The Electric Sons Gottrocks | March 23rd | 9 pm —————————————— Downtown Alive NOMA Square | April 4th | 5:30 BEHOLD! Here’s your chance for a sneak peak of one of Stereo Reform’s new tracks – “Fire”- from their upcoming album The Future Started Yesterday. [...]
View PostUnless you’ve been hiding under a rock the past 15 years or so, you’ve without a doubt heard of tonight’s headliner at The Peace Center – Matchbox Twenty. Allow me to introduce you to the man touring with them in support of his sophomore album – Matt Hires. A charming and charismatic live performer, Matt [...]
View PostHas the spastic weather got you down? It’s easy to feel a little bummed about the spitting cold drizzle outside after the gorgeous weekend we just had, but The Handlebar has just the cure for all of that gloom. Show up early and get some hot food and be entertained with two great local acts [...]
View PostThis Friday, March 1st, John Durham and Mac Hobbs have teamed up to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the release of Dark Side of the Moon at The Handlebar. These two have assembled a talented group of musicians for the night that they’re calling “The Dark Side Ensemble”. Also joining them will be Millifungus. Many [...]
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