
Stop by the Big Bear tonight for a interesting conflagration of North Carolina all stars. Des Ark's Aimee Argote puts on a great show and I've heard "Pizza is the band that delivers", so you really can't go wrong with this lineup. Des Ark (the brutal truth, in song form from NC. http://desark.wordpress.com/ ) Ben Davis & The Jetts (NC ex-Sleepytime Trio, Milemarker. New CD out on Lovitt! http://www.myspace.com/bendavi srock ) Minor Stars (chapel hill rockn' band - on tour with Ben Davis): http://www.minorstars.com [...]

On Monday, January 18th, the boys of Tennis System close their brief tour of the East Coast with a show celebrating the release of their new record, The Future of Our History at Asylum. If you haven't had the opportunity to see them live yet, then this is a great opportunity for you to experience their massive sound. With a moody blend of shoegaze, psych rock, and even a smattering of early & mid 90s British rock, this show will be well worth your time. We've got a song off of the new album to whet [...]
Over the course of the last 3 years, Junior League Band has been spreading the gospel of bluegrass-inspired folk rock all over the country. But not to be pigeon-holed, their sound manages to incorporate a wider range of styles, taking into account each of the band members backgrounds and influences. Started by Lissy Rosemont in 2006 here in the District, the Georgia-bred vocalist and finger picker has led her rotating cast of intrumentalists to headlining sets at this city's best venues and across the nation. The band has garnered comparisons to the likes of Alison Krauss and [...]