This Week in Music:  January 18-25

Friday, January 18, 2008

Bombadil @ Hideaway BBQ
This is the second to last show before Hideaway closes.  Bombadil, the sea shanty raconteurs, should make this a night to remember.

Tiger Thief, The Love Language @ The Downtown Event Center
These two bands have always ran in similar circles, although TLL was then under the name The Capulets.  This may be one of the best rock ‘n roll shows in downtown Raleigh so far in 2008.  It will also be Tiger Thief’s last show with their current bassist, who is moving to Canada.  They are currently looking for a new one.  Maybe they’ll try out potentials on stage.

Sunday, January 20, 2008

Early - theeverybodyfields @ The Pour House
I still remember the night I first heard Sam Quinn’s voice.  It was at a Tosco after-party at The Evening Muse in Charlotte, and I had to wait for hours to see “the mysterious guy with the funny beard” but damn was it worth it.  Sam and Jill harmonize in a way that sounds like the wind blowing softly over the Appalachian Mountains on a warm summer Tennessee morning.  A relaxing show before going to see Future Islands three blocks away.

Late - Future Islands @ Slim’s Downtown
Formerly Art Lord and the Self Portraits, these electro rockers from Greenville have toured with Dan Deacon and bring crowds to their feet.  Dancing shouldn’t be this fun and silly. 

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Neu Romance @ The Globe
Despite losing Kings, Chico and crew continue on at Tir Na Nog on Sundays and the Globe on Thursdays with their Neu Romance music night.  The Globe is a new upscale restaurant/bar on Glenwood South that seems to be gathering a bit of steam. 

Friday, January 25, 2008

Break-dancing Competition @ Tir Na Nog
This can’t be anything less than fun, or pint-sized destruction.

Hosted By: swoon unit & schizophrenic octopus
When: Friday Jan 25, 2008
at 10:00 PM
Where: Tir Na Nog Irish Pub & Restaurant
218 South Blount St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
United States
Description:
swoon unit & schizophrenic octopus

ALSO:  Add to Your Calendar

The best radio station in the Triangle is doing it again, with two nights of eardrum ecstasy that is sure to satisfy— the WKNC Double Barrel Benefit. This marks year number five for the annual concert and, in keeping with tradition, will take place over the first weekend in February. Each night will showcase some of the best talent in the state of North Carolina.
Be sure to get your tickets now before they sell out!

Friday 01.Feb.08
WKNC Double Barrel Benefit 5 with Annuals, The Never, North Elementary and Future Kings of Nowhere The Pour House

Saturday 02.Feb.08
WKNC Double Barrel Benefit 5 with Sorry About Dresden, Fing Fang Foom, Red Collar and Tooth

Thursday, January 31, 2008

Malcolm Holcolmbe @ Berkeley Cafe
Great North Carolina Americana/Folk that will hoepfully signal the beginning of the new Berkeley Cafe revolution.

Hammer No More the Fingers w/ The Love Language @ Tir Na Nog
The weekly WKNC sponsored Local Beer, Local Band Night.  This time with two bands that are both making quick names for themselves in the Triangle and beyond.  Expect lots of dancing and energetic rock ‘n roll.