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Where can I see live music tonight? What are some of the best bands from the Triangle? Blogger Emily Price and Chapel Hill musician David Oskardmay fill you in on  new bands and performances.

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  • September 3, 2009

    ProgDay is here!

    Hi all! I'm taking a break from wondering why on earth we don't have decent health insurance in the US to remind everyone that the 15th annual ProgDay Progressive Rock Music Festival takes place this weekend at Storybook Farm on the outskirts of Chapel Hill. Bands and fans from all over the world descend on the farm this weekend to get fully into the sounds and sun. This year's headliner is the legendary UK band Ozric Tentacles.

    If you are feeling a bit economically stressed this year, check out the ProgDay "Pre-Show" on Friday evening at Local 506, featuring two great local progressive bands: the improvisational trio George/Preston/Herrett and the eastern influenced sound of Jaafar.

    I'll be at 506, so I hope to see you there!

     

  • August 3, 2009

    Photo: Jordan Hollender

    Austin band The Octopus Project visits Cat's Cradle in Chapel Hill Wednesday, August 5th, for a show that is sure to offer something for everyone! The experimental pop sounds blend a variety of electronic and rock instrumentation, an infectious and original groove that gets you on your feet. Before you read any further, check out their free download of the single "Wet Gold" from their latest EP, "Golden Beds", just released on Peek-a-boo Records on July 28th.  (See link at right.)

    Hear the spooky? That's the vibrant sound of the theremin, haunting.  The Octopus Project's Josh Lambert answered a few questions for us. The band is beginning their US tour promoting their EP.

    How did the band begin? What is your early history?

    We've all known each other since high school times (actually, Yvonne has known Toto since they were 12), and been in bands together since. So, we've more or less,...

  • July 14, 2009

    GPH photo

    The triangle's newest rock-progressive-jazz fusion band GPH makes its debut this Wednesday, July 15th, at Local 506 along with Jaafar and Butter.

    Formed by bassist Brian Preston, guitarist Dave George, and drummer Darren Herrett, GPH brings an adventurous improvisational spirit to the NC scene.

    I asked Brian to fill us in about the new band..

    Tell us how GPH came together.

    Thanks Dave... Well GPH came through my meeting of Dave George who friended me on my Metaphoric Music MySpace site and we struck up a dialogue. I invited him over to my place to jam with a drummer and sax player (Todd Barbee of KUJO, Onomata and Smokin' Granny) who I had been trying to get a new project started with after my last group, Kinetic Union Jazz Orchestra, seemed to peter out. We jammed a few times and I could tell he was a very good player with an ear for improv. Dave said, "Hey, how would you like to try to start a...

  • June 20, 2009

    Local artist Jason Adamo has been turning up the heat for summer with a series of performances throughout North Carolina in the coming weeks.

    Tell us about your upcoming gigs Jason!

    Just got back from a whirlwind month of playing four shows in NYC and LA, trying to get my original music into the right hands, so while I continue work on a brand new full length record I will be playing a ton of shows mostly in the N.C. area throughout the next couple of months. Hosting open mic every Tuesday, while I'm in town, at The Blue Martini in Raleigh and holding residency at Oliver Twist every Thursday night in North Raleigh.

    This Monday, June 22, I'll be at The Lincoln Theatre opening for Major Label recording artist Ryan Cabrera.

    Are you performing with your band?

    Yes and no. Haha. This Monday at The Lincoln Theatre, I'll be performing as an acoustic...

  • June 2, 2009

    I Was A King

    Tonight at Local 506 you can catch bands from both around the corner and around the world, as Norweigan band I Was A King plays with Durham's punk grrl band Pink Flag, and DC's Deleted Scenes. Pink Flag's Betsy Shane says to come early to catch their set--they will start promptly at 9.

    I Was A King is on tour in support of their self-titled album, bringing a guitar-driven psychedelic sound to Chapel Hill this evening. I had a chance to send them a few questions, and here are their replies.

    How has your tour been going so far?  I see you have already played Chicago, Philly, New York, and DC.

    The tour has been great so far! we really enjoy travelling around here. So many great people have come to the shows. Alway very nice when people come up to us afterwards.

    How did the band get together?

    It happened over time. IWAK started as Frodes soloproject...

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