{ nuthing make up show rescheduled }

Hello Everyone!

We have decided to postpone the show to allow for us to regroup and get as many of the bands that were supposed to be involved together so that we can give you guys a killer show. Our date is looking to be 4 to 6 weeks out, but we will be announcing an exact date as soon as we can. On such short notice, most of our bands already had things booked for the original makeup date and everything would end up being rushed. We feel that you deserve better than that and if we're gonna do it, we want to do it right. For any and all questions, please contact me ( Steve ) at contact@wearnuthing.com .

Those of you who have purchased 2 day tickets online, we will be refunding half of your ticket price this afternoon since Sunday was rained out, and we will be giving you free tickets to the Nuthing Fall Collaborative on top of that.

For those of you who purchased 2-day tickets at the show, please send me an email and I will get you taken care of.

We sincerely apologize for having to move it forward, but will make sure it is worth the wait. Thank you for your support and check back soon for details.

{ rainout update }

yes kids, the rain won this battle. it brought a multidirectional attack that soaked our boards and backline... and as much as we wanted to rock the ncmf for the second day in a row, water and electricity do not play well together.

however, undaunted, we continue forward...

free show tonight 9pm - 2am at philosopher's stone with evelynn rose, humans, and incognito mosquito.

festival raindate: sunday 8/23 at ncmf... lineup tba.

{ come on out and see us }

That's right ladies + gentlemen, today is the day. Get on out here and experience the best of Charlottes local art + music scene. This is a 100% INDEPENDENT SHOW, thrown by artists and musicians. We have $4 pints of New Belgium, Abita and Highland beers. 20 bands, over 15 artists, poetry, spoken word, stand up comedy and more. For directions to the N.C. Music Factory, CLICK HERE .

The Schedule is below. Come check it out!

saturday, august 15, 2009

11am – 11pm

hosted by:

turtle, dj justin aswell

11:11 / gates/aswell

(opening statement from turtle)

12:00 – 12:30 / hogdoggn

12:50 – 1:35 / bronzed chorus

1:55 – 2:40 / red all over

3:00 – 3:45 / deebs & dabbs

3:45 – 4:45 / b-boy battle initial rounds

4:45 – 5:30 / coma league

(whichcraft)

5:50 – 6:35 / one big love

(hodgepodge messiahs)

6:55 – 7:40 / mr. invisible

7:40 – 8:10 / b-boy battle final rounds

8:10 – 9:10 / higher hands

(aswell / turtle)

9:30 – 11:00 / eyes of the elders

sunday, august 16, 2009

11am – 11pm

hosted by:

turtle, dj justin aswell

11:11 / gates/aswell

(opening statement from turtle)

12:00 – 12:30 / state of art

(poetry)

12:50 – 1:35 / e-s guthrie

(nd-skyz)

1:55 – 2:40 / scapegoat

(whichcraft)

3:00 – 3:45 / ied

(quantum foundry)

4:05 - 4:50 / bury me a lion

(hodgepodge messiahs)

5:10 - 5:55 / bums lie

(nikki frank + rodney keith)

6:15 - 7:00 / evelynn rose

(hodgepodge messiahs)

7:20 - 8:25 / humans

(nd-skyz)

8:45 - 10:00 / incognito mosquito

{ eyes of the elders }

eyes of the elders
charlotte, nc

eyesoftheelders.net

Uncle Fox-Emcee

Bearcat-Emcee

Babylung-Singer

Cunning Cougaress-Violin

Daddy "Powerchords" Longlegs-Keys

Brutal Badger-Bass

Imperial Penguin-Drums

Boss-Guitar

Turtle-Resident Poet/Professor

eyes of the elders was formed on the assumption that herbie hancock, not john hancock, signed the declaration of independence. in the spring of 2007 the imperial penguin approached hip-hop duo known as eyes of the elders about forming a live band to play with them, as opposed to just beats. after a few trials and errors, the final lineup was set in the summer of 2008, and has grown into a forced to be reckoned. the five piece band is composed of the following: a classically trained music instructor with, literally, perfect pitch on the keys (we tested him and he passed); a classically trained music instructor who "cut her teeth" in a travelling gypsy band in romania on violin; a guitarist who plays with credit cards, uno cards, lighters, beer bottles and cell phones... and never misses a note; a badger, yes, i said badger, on the funky bass, whos been holding it down with various bands for many years; and the imperial penguin holding it all together on the drums.

eyes of the elders has destroyed the scene in and around charlotte, presenting a sonically diverse canvas splattered with what some call "verbal diarrhea" and others call... well... genius. eoe leaves their mark in the audience’s third eye, spitting mind splitting and reality rendering lyrical smartbombs. music lovers from all genres are left foaming at the mouth and asking for more, so they are going to continue to get it.

{ music player coming soon }

{ bury me a lion }

[ photo courtesy of Zach Troia ]

bury me a lion
new york, ny

burymealion.com

Jarett Gilbert - Vocals

Sam Einhorn - Guitar

Evan Hammer - Bass

Luca Pironti - Drums

Bury Me A Lion aims high and hits hard. The band’s modern rock sound melds together The Strokes and The Beatles, and is layered against thick and airy Doors-influenced vocals. Their lively shows feature an aggressive yet playful sound delivered with force and excitement.

Bury Me A Lion is a four piece New York based band, with four very different backgrounds and influences. Singer Jarett Gilbert commands the stage as he balances a nonchalant attitude with erratic urgency. His natural warmth is tweaked by a sense of warning and foreboding. Sam Einhorn, on guitar, propels the show with fast hitting rhythms that infuse each song with its own unique force. Luca Pironti was born to play drums, and his prodigious playing sits at the forefront of the band’s sound. Evan Hammer’s melodic bass playing complements Sam’s intricate guitar style and often descends into a thick grooving drive.

Bury Me A Lion has received a consistently enthusiastic reaction at shows and through recordings, from fans who are celebrating a new rock sound that offers seminal experiences from every part of the stage.

{ mr. invisible }

mr. invisible
charlotte, nc
mrinvisible.net

ill-use - emcee + producer
aswell - emcee, producer + deejay
young marley - deejay + producer

Blast Rap
Pronunciation: 'blast rap
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English bl[AE]st rappe ; akin to Old High German blAst rAp blast, blAsan to blow up the spot, Old English blAwan
1. an intensely fast rhythmic chanting often in unison of usually rhymed couplets to a sick ass musical accompaniment

{ john hairston, jr. }

john hairston, jr.

charlotte, nc

allcitystudios.com

John Hairston Jr. has been an artist for as long as he can remember. A Charlotte, NC native, he created art before he could read, write or spell. Through out his grade school years, he spent the majority of his time drawing superheroes and listening to any old soul or Hip Hop records he could get his hands on. Little did he know that his love for all things spandex-clad and funky would come play such a major role in his development as an artist.

Under the guidance of his high school mentors and college professors, he learned to tap into these components to create a style of artwork that seamlessly blends political satire, social commentary and obscure pop-culture references. Hairston graduated from the University of North Carolina Charlotte with a bachelor’s degree of fine arts in illustration and began his career as a professional artist illustrating storyboards for a string of independent films and several of television ads. He has done commissioned pieces for numerous art collectors and various non-profit organizations. John Hairston Jr. currently has work on display in galleries all over the east coast.

all work ©2003 - 2009 john hairston jr.

{ amped 4-a-cure }

amped 4-a-cure

charlotte, nc

amped4acure.org

Amped 4-A-Cure is an organization that raises funds for cancer research through music.

All donations benefit Amped 4-A-Cure. Amped 4-A-Cure will in turn give proceeds from their fundraising efforts to support its beneficiary: The American Association for Cancer Research. The 2009 Initiative, The Million Dollar Campaign, is to raise one million dollars in support of cancer research. Your donation and support of Amped 4-A-Cure produced and sponsored events, will help make this ambitious goal a tangible reality.

Get Amped and help them reach their goal! To learn more about the organization, upcoming events, and donation options, please visit: www.amped4acure.org.

{ ana jofre }

Ana Jofre

Charlotte, NC

Ana Jofre is a self-taught artist who has been handbuilding ceramic sculptures and making artful crockery since 1995, and over the past few years, her work has spanned several sculpting media. Ana is compelled by form, ranging from abstract geometry to the human form, seeking to explore elements of aesthetic truths. She also produces conceptually driven works inspired by a range of interests and influences. Born to refugees in Lima in 1976, Ana grew up in Canada, and lived in Calgary, Winnipeg and Toronto before her nomadic restlessness led her South through Washington DC and into North Carolina, where she currently teaches physics at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and does research in Biophysics, where she verifies small elements of empirical truths.

{ ied }

ied
charlotte, nc
official site

I.E.D. is a five piece ensemble from Charlotte, North Carolina. Combining the minimalist fury of traditional hardcore punk with the infectiously danceable rhythms of ska and reggae. With a socio-political conscience, obstinate faith in chaos, and a quasi-nihilistic sense of humor I.E.D. hopes to be a visceral yet thought provoking experience.

{ red all over }

red all over
charlotte, nc
redallover.com

What is black and white and RED ALL OVER? The better question is what band gives you the best original show creating an atmosphere of energetic and sexy fun all night long. The answer will always be RED ALL OVER!!

RED ALL OVER is a dance party with rock music. The party doesn’t stop until they say so! Have you ever heard a band play one song after the other with breaks in between so they can tell you how much fun you’re having? RED ALL OVER is not that band. The beats keep coming with sultry lyrics and an identifiable sound that will keep you dancing all night long! They give you “all killer and no filler”. RED ALL OVER combines the atmosphere of Radiohead, the vocal presence of Garbage, with the guitar textures of U2 to give you the perfect formula for a show you will have to SEE to believe.

RED ALL OVER is by no means new to the music scene. A few years ago they went on an 80 show tour that spread their music from New York to New Orleans. The band decided to separate afterwards to pursue individual goals.

Recently, a project started by the band’s bassist and programmer Jarrett Bury sparked a reunion. He was working on a song for a tribute album when he noticed that the sound was reminiscent of RED ALL OVER. He didn’t hesitate to contact his former lead singer Eliza Grey to help with the lyrics and vocals. They knew this team would not be complete with out the guitar skills of Josh Featherstone.

This project reminded them of the chemistry they have and how easy it is for them to write music together. They all seemed to be on the same page. Thus, RED ALL OVER was ready for their second time around.

RED ALL OVER considers “the beat” the cornerstone of their music. It is where their creativity begins. Jarrett will take a trip-hop or hip-hop beat and add rock bass. Next comes the guitar influence from Josh. Last, but not least, are the lyrics from Eliza that come from past relationships and life experience.

RED ALL OVER gives you the “truth” in their music. Jarrett says, “It’s like when your girlfriend asks you if you like what she is wearing, and you say you do when you don’t. You’ve done more harm than good”. Eliza agrees, “ Our music has substance. The song is actually about something”.

RED ALL OVER is currently writing new music and developing new and exciting ideas for their live show.

{ e-s guthrie }

[ Photo by Scott McCormick of Boulder Acoustic Society ]

e.s. guthrie
charlotte, nc
official site

Lost in France, alone and tired, almost a decade ago. A black binded book within which the innermost thoughts came out, when they were allowed to come out... most pages left blank. A single page towards the end was torn open and scrawled with the words of a soul drifting at sea, "what do you do when you feel the music inside of you, but you don't know how to let it out?"

The book is long gone, but the spirit of that statement penned in desire lives on. It is the seed from which all of my music has since grown from, and has provided the foundation for the songs you hear on this page. These songs are about life, and love, and at times about the pain surrounding each of these things. They derive from a folk music spirit, but take wings on rock and pop, and whatever other names you want to put on the sounds. They put a smile on my face and a spring in my step, and I hope they do the same for you. Thanks for listening, and I hope you'll keep in touch. I'd love to perform these songs for you in person someday soon...

yourn,
e-s guthrie

{ god city }

god city

charlotte, nc

godcity7.net

Raw / rawgoods.org

Marcus Kiser / ksrstudios.com

Rebel Star / rebelstarstudios.com

John Hairston Jr. / allcitystudios.com

Donovan Lyon / dlyonssite.com

Dia 15.18 / dia1518.com

Jen Woods / jenwoods.net

Ryan

Tim

Wolly Vinyl

Tomika Elise

Manifesto:

To educate, enlighten, assist, and entertain the people though artistic expression

God City was never something that was planned. It just kind of came together. The right people meeting at the right time. All like something out of a movie. Four like-minded guys who wanted to see more of the things they liked in their city of Charlotte. They came together with similar interest in art, comics, music, culture, and most importantly an undying desire to make a change. Since its humble beginning in 2005, the members of god city have realized through the hip hop culture that unity, self sufficiency, and creativity they can achieve their artistic dreams and give back to those who came before them and are soon to follow. Heavily influenced by hip hop culture, comics, and history the members of this group set out to make original, engaging artwork that challenges the viewer. Now the ever growing number of members of God City are practicing and/or teaching artist who reside in Charlotte NC.

all work ©2005-2009 God City Art Collective

{ marcus kiser }

marcus kiser

charlotte, nc

ksrstudios.com

"this is the merging of graphic design, comic art, illustration and the hip hop culture in order to create a visual hybrid of goodness for the soul" - m. kiser

all work ©2006 - 2009 marcus kiser

{ will puckett }

[ photo courtesy of james willomar ]

will puckett

charlotte, nc

willpuckett.com

:: ARTIST STATEMENT ::

For as long as I can remember, the visual arts have fascinated me. I was in awe early in life at the idea that a person could render the world around them accurately, or create something in complete contradiction with the natural order of things and still have it be considered a beautiful and real thing.

Having spent my youth in what was once rural North Carolina, just outside Charlotte, I developed a great attachment and attraction to the simplicity of the natural world. Though I can’t say that I always render the world in a natural way, I can say that for me the relationship that we as people have with nature, with each other, and with ourselves, is the driving force in my life. Because of this I have tried throughout my years to illustrate and capture this world the way I see it, and present to an audience the beauty that I see in the everyday. The beauty in all that is simple, even in that which might have been throwaway to another. It was then that I began to realize that with the simplification of line, applied against richly textured, vibrant backgrounds, found objects and folk influences, I could hope to present this art in the raw yet formal grace that is the world around us. Through layering of painterly strokes, graphic familiarity and vivid colors, I aim to embrace the viewers, but deliberately leave them guessing about the story. Provoking questions about individuals as well as a time and era of living that is becoming somewhat non-existent.

Because of this I would have to make comparisons to and have certainly been influenced by the American scene painters from Norman Rockwell, Ed Hopper, Thomas Hart Benton, and the brilliant, vibrant worlds of Van Gogh. Currently, the works Julian Schnabel, the pop-surrealists, Ron English, and Joe Coleman have been of great influence, and, of course, the list could continue for pages.

As an artist driven by this relationship with each other and with the world around us, I have found a natural transition towards public art. I have recently finished a second, large-scale public mural in the NoDa Arts District of Charlotte, NC. Now living there, I am able to see the immediate interaction of my neighbors, and visitors alike. Some notice, some don’t; some see it and smile. And perhaps, some see it and frown. Regardless of what they think, they are taking the time to engage in art. Many of them would not in a normal day come across, and certainly not go into an art gallery, but now are discussing art. And to me, that is a really cool thing.

all work ©2006 - 2009 william puckett

{ artcult }

{ artcult }
official site

Through art education, art therapy and creative experimentation, we, the Artcult take back the reigns of our voices and open the doors to all who may wish to have their souls be heard. We aim to make art accessible for the young, old, underprivileged, and unskilled to promote the ideals of a society that refuses to let corporate media have us watch and not do.

We are human beings with the capacity to innovate and create at will. Our initiative is to grow and educate through artistic expression, not commercialize and segregate.

Aesthetic underground... Redefined.

Join us.

{ Artcult }

{ aswell }

dj justin aswell
charlotte, nc
mrinvisible.net

aswell - production, cuts, beatbox and live instrumentation (drums, guitar, bass, piano, percussion, syths, strings, brass)

{ incognito mosquito }

[ photo courtesy of Brad Kuntz ]

incognito mosquito
charlotte, nc

official site

Ansley Wynn - Guitar, Sampler station + Vocals

Chad Thompson - Bass Guitar, Sampler station + Keys

Ryan Persaud - Percussion

William Stone - Drums

Phunky late night, dance till you sweat, smile till it hurts, jam till you're dizzy, grooves.

Incognito Mosquito was created in the fall of 2003, when circumstances brought Ansley Wynn, Chad Thompson, Ryan Persaud and William Stone together to play an unrehearsed show for an expecting crowd. Having never played together in the past, the four instantly found an uncanny chemistry amidst funky rhythms and impressive improvisation.

In the years since, Incognito Mosquito has formulated an amazing repertoire of original music that will leave crowds cheering for more. Hailing from Charlotte NC, Incog is changing the music scene, one dance party at a time.

{ music player coming soon }

{ the bronzed chorus }

the bronzed chorus

greensboro, nc

hellosirrecords.com

Adam Joyce - Guitar

Brennan O'Brien - Drums, Keys

We are a two piece band from Greensboro, N.C. We have played together since we were both in middle school(a long time ago), but didn't start an actual band together until mid-2006. This is it. The Bronzed Chorus. thanks

{ quantum foundry }

quantum foundry

charlotte, nc

official site

Agent Cataclysm-Rhymes and Beats

Kid Damascus-Beats and Rhymes

Newly formed hip-hop group Quantum Foundry recently burrowed through the surface of Charlotte from their underground lair of calamitous intent. After many laborious experiments and attempts to convert hip-hop into easily digestible link sausages, they decided that the best way to share their underground style was to actually record audio tracks. Or perhaps rock a show or two, provided the opportunity to push their hip-hop sausages...

Don't ask me I just work here.

{ habitual ritual }

habitual ritual comedy
charlotte, nc
official site

Rodney Keith
Nikki Franks

Nikki and Rodney received Best Local Comedian awards in 2006 and immediately started Habitual Ritual Comedy. HRC is the most successful underground comedy in North Carolina and are quickly taking this bitch nationwide. We live comedy, and do live life comedy 4lyfe.

{ evelynn rose }

evelynn rose
charlotte, nc
official site

Joseph William
Chis Black
Jimmy Jack
Joshua Wade

In the realm of hugs, there lies the friendly, but passive sort - welcoming, yet distant. There's also the lingering, interesting sort that leaves you wondering its meaning. Then, there is the soulful, rare variety that picks you up off your feet as it envelops your entire being with intensity. Feet suspended, dangling in the air, you can't help but wonder what might come next. Desire for more leaves you riveted, thrown off balance by the unexpected. Meet Evelynn Rose.

{ deebs & dabbs }

deebs & dabbs
charlotte, nc
official site

Michal Deeb - Acoustic Guitar + Main Vocal
James Dabbs - Acoustic Guitar + Vocal

Mike and James are the founding members of Heywire, one of Charlotte's premier original bands. 'Deebs and Dabbs' is a project of theirs that allows them to focus on the singing and songwriting that originally drew them to the music they love.

{ scapegoat }

[ photo courtesy of Justin Reich ]

scapegoat

charlotte, nc

sgoat.com

Kit - Vocals

Justin - Guitar

Royer - Bass + Growls

Spencer - Guitar + Vocals

Dan - Drums

Incorporating melody, brutality, and beauty to respire a stagnant music industry are Scapegoat: the five-piece hard rock band hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina. Established in 1999, Scapegoat has proven adamant with their driven work ethic to create inventive and passionate compositions. The band, comprised of Justin Driscoll (guitar), Daniel Hitselberger (drums), Dan Royer (bass), Kit Walters (vocals), and Spencer Bensch (guitar), are relentless in their pursuits to satisfy onlookers and capture new audiences. This band does everything a rock group should, without adhearing to the boring steadfast rules that produce generic, uninspiring acts.

{ bums lie }

bums lie
charlotte, nc
official site

Coldhand - Guitar + Vocals
Randy - Horns
Jon - Bass
Colin - Drums

Bums Lie is a band that was started out of a love for music that not only makes you feel good, but also leaves the listener with a sense of substance. In May of 2001 Bums Lie was beginning to take shape and four friends were brought together armed with a Urban reggae sound and a punk attitude. Within a year and a half Bums Lie was opening for reggae legends Culture, and shortly thereafter released their underground classic album First Time Offender. Bums Lie has since opened up for Grammy award winning artist Damien Marley at The Music Farm in Charleston, Sc, and Yellowman at Ziggys in Winston Salem, NC. May 26th 2007 marked the day that Bums Lie released their newest CD Why Lie It's For Beer with Rob Tavaglione at Catalyst Recording, and will be touring throughout the southeast playing shows to promote the new CD.

{ the lights, fluorescent }

[ photo courtesy of Kelli Reimers ]

the lights, fluorescent
charlotte, nc
official site

Erika - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar + Synth
Robbie - Bass Guitar + Vocals
Andre - Guitar + Backing Vocals
Craig - Guitar + Backing Vocals
Nick - Drums

The Lights, Fluorescent are an Indie Rock band based out of Charlotte NC. Featuring ex-members of Instrumental powerhouse VIA, Fort Mill pop punkers Frontpage and the amazing Erika Blatnik. Weaving guitars, driving bass lines and powerful drumming supply the perfect back drop for Erika's unique and amazing vocal abilities. The Lights, Fluorescent are proving to be one of Charlotte's best. With the beginnings of a loyal following and momentum building around the upcoming release of their debut CD "Neoteny" The Lights are an act you do not want to miss.

{ one big love }

one big love
waxhaw, nc
official site

Scott Strange - Saxophones
Jason French - Bass Guitar
Rick Gee - Beat Maker + DJ
Jon See - DJ + Turntable Instrumentalist
Atom Kite - Drums, Percussion + beatbox
John Blaid - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals + Sound FX
Joshua Oshita(cap-o) - Lyricist + Emcee
Jason Oshita(Jahson) - Singer/songwriter, Acoustic Guitar + Emcee

Taxpayers hiphop/Intelirap served with a heaping helping of DirtyCountryIndieReggaeFolkrock. ONE BIG LOVE is more like an experience or somthing tha happens to you, rather than a band that plays songs in between applauses. Inspiring, entertaining, innovative and liberating, soulful, emoitional, hopeful and so forth.OBL posses, above all, an unrelenting sincerity to be unrelentingly sincere, whether it is erudite spokenword, acoustic guitar, full on band or inspirational hip/hop.Left to their own devices, they play for hours, usually two full sets or until everyone is sweaty. Fans are continually taken aback as they witness the seamless transformation of O.B.L. as they move from pulse pounding live instruments to club banging beats with intelligent rhyme schemes and impeccable timing.

{ josiah mccorkle }

josiah mccorkle
official site

josiah - painter

i'm foot with ham.

{ hodgepodge messiahs }

hodgepodge messiahs
charlotte, nc
official site

turtle - poet
uncle fox - poet
bearcat - poet

CD Review: HodgePodge Messiahs Published 12.16.08 By Jeff Hahne, Creative Loafing Music Editor The Deal: Combine hip-hop group Eyes of the Elders with local poet Turtle and a variety of the area's beatsmiths for a 33-track album, Casual Sabbath. The Good: The album's feel is similar to that of Jim Morrison's An American Prayer – spoken word and poetry done over music. Some tracks lean toward hip-hop more than just spoken word – "About to Be," "Transparent Dreams." The backdrop for the words are all over the place – from hip-hop to rock to something that sounds like it's straight outta India. The lengths are completely varied as well, tracks go from as short as 26 seconds to as long as four-and-a-half minutes. The Bad: 33 tracks lasting an hour and 20 minutes can be a lot to wade through when it's lyrically/mentally heavy. The only thing bad is finding the time to focus on it. The Verdict: You need to spend some time with this one. While a lot of music is out to get your body moving or feelings stirred, this album's about thought. The grooves may grab you just the same, but it's the lyrics, poetry and spoken emotions that you should be paying attention to here. So many thoughts offered by three distinct voices over a vast aural conglomerate – HodgePodge, indeed.

{ music player coming soon }

{ higher hands }

[ photo courtesy of cms, jr. ]

higher hands
baltimore, md
official site

skels - lockin it down
the ill grocer - keys + low end theories
doctor feelgood - alto + tenor sax
jaycrawdads - raps, scats, sings, claps, shakes + taps

Higher Hands is a veteran quartet of heavy hitters that delivers night in and night out. The group’s spontaneous energy is clearly captured on their debut album “Grab Hold”, independently released on August 1st 2008 @ the 8x10 in Baltimore/MD. Blending the sounds of vintage funk, jazz fusion, and alternative hip hop, the Higher Hands bring light to the darkest corners of the dance floor. Collectively the band has rocked with artists including John Scofield, Cypress Hill, The Roots, and Maceo Parker, and at venues like Blues Alley, B.B. King’s, Merriweather Post Pavillion, Nissan Pavillion, 9:30 Club, 8x10 Club, Recher Theatre, the State Theatre, The Lion’s Den, Temple Bar, and Ramshead Live. Having held down a successful residency for over a year at Armadillo’s in downtown Annapolis, the band has been able to kill two funky birds with one stone as they built a strong crowd while honing their abilities to control the dancefloor. Catch them while you can, as they embark on an oddysey... in the present tense... art made for the moment... forward to the future..

{ hogdoggn }

hogdoggn
charlotte, nc
official site

Heath Patrick - guitars, bass, keys, drums, banjo, mando, & melodica

Hogdoggn is a unique blend of music, madness, emotion, and humor simulataneously exploding from the mind of Heath Patrick. Hogdoggn has no recipe. Hogdoggn simply is. Depending which night you make it out to see the one man band perform, you may hear influences as broad as bluegrass, death metal, dat dirty dirty hiphop, reggae, traditional, rockabilly, new wave, electronic soul blues all taking shape within a few tracks. But what is great about Mr. Patrick is the fact that he has the rare talent to not only pick and choose through a large catalog of sounds, but to make the music distinctlly his own. From tales of knifefights in song in spanish, to exploring the legend of the Sasquatch, to cooking up sweet delights in the kitchen with a lover and wife, Hogdoggn comes across equally well on tape or in person.

{ music player coming soon }

{ state of art }

state of art
charlotte, nc
official site

Mike Smith
Julian Boucherle
Brent Wallace
Harry Kollm

{ turtle }

turtle
charlotte, nc

iamemancipated.com

in 2007, turtle released sticks & stones: a collection [of asinine poetry & meaningless dribble]. the handwritten collection of poetry and short prose, written between 1998 and 2007, has sold over 200 copies worldwide. his one act play, vernal, was considered a ‘chest-pounding chunk of pretension’ by a local critic. in the fall of 2008 hodgepodge messiahs released casual sabbath. the 33 track collaboration between turtle, uncle fox, and bearcat was called ‘spoken word and poetry done over music.’

turtle grew his local notoriety when, in the fall of 2008, he prayed on nationalistic sensibilities, dressed as uncle sam, and read from a paper towel roll.

currently, turtle is editor of that paper, a new monthly publication set to launch in september; co-producer and music director for an independent film currently in production in wiston-salem; and director of emancipated logik. he is working on a new book entitled $5,000 haikus.

// you don't always get your first choice //

[ a poem ]

redescribe

da scribe

focus and intent are clearer yet

want

wanders

willingly

now jobless,

they call him, “irresponsible.”

they say, “man up.”

they urge, “you don’t always get your

first choice.”

now hopeful,

he calls out, “i poet,”

he says, “am man.”

he urges.

meanwhile . . .

the soothy band returns

to destroy mindscapes

rewire motherboard

rewrite programming

drones want they not

its freethinkers sought

the speaker stands once again

prone at the podium

eyes closed and mind silent

he utters a soft prayer

at that moment . . .

a great rumble fades in

felt in feet

first, as aftershocks

the rumble, source deep within the bowels of earth,

lower mantle,

core

induced.

leaves rustle, glass rattles,

giant fluffy clouds swirl,

midnight center,

noon all around.

warm and cold front

thunder bellows

lightning shatters sky,

slicing down middle,

striking sage.

contorted by god’s strings, crucified by bolt, a humble head bows.

the speaker drops to his knees.

smoke seeps off his back, crawling through strata,

yearning for a return to bliss.

onlookers remain hushed,

baited.

then . . .

he speaks.