Mar

TWC Welcomes Crows, Maroon 5, Bareilles

On July 29 Time Warner Cable Pavilion will host The Counting Crows , Maroon 5 , and Sara Bareilles .

Posted by Dana on March 24, 2008 | Tags: Music . | ( 0 ) Comments

Mar

Skeeter Brandon: 1948-2008

North Carolina recently lost local blues great Calvin "Skeeter" Brandon. Here is a note from the band:

It is with great sorrow and a heavy heart to announce that Calvin "Skeeter" Brandon passed away Thursday March 20th at 9:00pm at age 59. As many of you know, Skeeter has suffered from a number of ailments throughout the past several years- most significantly diabetes. Known as "The Energizer Bluesman," he consistently mustered the strength to perform despite his health problems. He will be greatly missed.

Skeeter delighted audiences around the world with his gritty blues/soul voice. He had a great sense of humor and was loved by everyone he encountered. His legacy lives on through his family and his music. I know he appreciated everything everyone has done for him over the years. Thank you for honoring Skeeter and all that he gave us. Please keep Skeeter and his family in your prayers.

Arrangements are being made at:
Hester, Whitted and Daye
603 Main Street
Roxboro, NC 27573
336-599-0104

Vanessa, Calvin’s wife, requests that all cards and flowers be sent there. Donations to help defray expenses would be a great help to the family. Checks/MOs denoting "Calvin Skeeter Brandon – Acct #2677" can be mailed to the above address.

A viewing begins at 1pm on Monday March 24th at Hester, Whitted and Daye. A wake will be held from 6- 7pm that evening.

Funeral Services will be held at Tuesday, March 25th, at 2:00 pm at:
Mill Hill Baptist Church
1635 Mill Hill Rd
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 599-6553

Remembrances and messages can also be left on the band’s MySpace page.

Planning for a memorial concert is in the works now. Stay tuned. In the meantime please keep Skeeter and his family in your prayers.

We’ll miss you Skeeter.

– the band

Posted by Dana on March 24, 2008 | Tags: Music . | ( 2 ) Comments

Mar

TWC Pavilion Welcomes Jonas Brothers

Jonas Brothers is coming to Walnut Creek on July 30.

Posted by Dana on March 19, 2008 | Tags: Music . | ( 0 ) Comments

Mar

Van Halen Rescheduled, Again

It looks like May 5 is the new date for Van Halen appearing at the RBC Center.

Posted by Dana on March 18, 2008 | Tags: Music . | ( 0 ) Comments

Mar

Buffett Returns

Jimmy Buffett returns to Walnut Creek for the first time in six years on June 7. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10:00am.

Posted by Dana on March 17, 2008 | Tags: Music . | ( 2 ) Comments

Mar

Alicia Keys Coming to Greensboro

Alicia Keys is coming to the Greensboro Coliseum on May 30. The ticket presale begins on Friday through Ticketmaster. Opening will by Ne-Yo and Jordin Sparks.

Posted by Dana on March 13, 2008 | Tags: Music , Road Trip . | ( 0 ) Comments

Mar

Money, Vassar Headline Auto Show

Eddie Money is no stranger to these parts. Last year he played both Smithfield’s Ham and Yam Festival and Raleigh Wide Open II. This year Eddie Money will be playing the North Carolina International Auto Expo . Money will play Friday while Phil Vassar will play Saturday night. The 7:30 concerts will be in Dorton Arena and your Auto Expo ticket gets you in for first-come-first-serve general admission seating.

The expo begins Thursday and ends Sunday at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Tickets are $8 for adults, less for others.

Trivia Question: When was the last time that Eddie Money played at Dorton Arena.

Posted by Dana on March 12, 2008 | Tags: Music . | ( 0 ) Comments

Mar

Jake Owen Coming to TWC Pavilion

Yee Haw! Jake Owen has been added to the list of country artists playing at the TWC this summer. May 3 is the big date for the "hick hottie".

Posted by Dana on March 10, 2008 | Tags: Music . | ( 2 ) Comments

Mar

Jewel Coming To TWC Pavilion

Jewel is returning to Walnut Creek on July 19 along with Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough .

Posted by Dana on March 7, 2008 | Tags: Music . | ( 0 ) Comments

Mar

DMB Coming To TWC

Wednesday July 2 marks the return of the Dave Matthews Band to Walnut Creek (Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek). The absolute best way to get tickets is through the DMB fan club, Warehouse . Michael Franti & Spearhead is the opening act. Here’s an update from the DMB site:

DMB is currently in the studio with Rob Cavallo (Green Day, My Chemical Romance, Alanis Morrisette) working on the yet-to-be-titled album. Guitarist and long time friend Tim Reynolds is playing on the album, marking his first recording with DMB since 1998’s Before These Crowded Streets .

Posted by Dana on March 6, 2008 | Tags: Music . | ( 1 ) Comment

Mar

Van Halen Postponed

Van Halen today postponed Friday night’s RBC Center show due to medical problems with Eddie. The new date is April 13, existing tickets will still be honored that night.

In case you missed my review from the incredible Greensboro show, it’s attached here. In the meantime, you can find many good YouTube clips from this tour. Another way to pass the time is to listen to David Lee Roth’s hilarious vocal-only track from the recording of Runnin’ With The Devil .

Walnut Creek Naming Rights Go To TWC

TBJ is reporting that Time Warner Cable has bought the naming rights to Walnut Creek Amphitheater. The five year deal results in a new name for the facility: Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek. A positive aspect of the deal includes the intent to broadcast some of the facility’s content on TWC’s Carolina On Demand channel. Live Nation will remain as the chief operator and booking agency of "The TWC".

Posted by Dana on March 3, 2008 | Tags: Music . | ( 0 ) Comments

Mar