nc local music

07/31/2010 | 9pm | FREE!

A LIGHT DIVIDED

Genre-bending band, A Light Divided burst onto the NC underground scene in 2007 and hasn't slowed down since. Blurring the lines of Metal, Pop, and Hardcore into a cohesive new sound, this group, made up of two groups of long time friends and local musicians - Guitarists - James Lewis and Eric Humiston, Drummer - Adam Smith, and Bassist - Mike Underwood , and New Jersey native, Vocalist Jaycee Clark, seek to redefine the term "post-hardcore".

In 2008 they self released their debut full length album "Before The Fall". Now, in 2010, they follow up with the new EP "For The Sake Of Change" and show the growth and focus that come with time and experience. For the band, "For The Sake Of Change" is a step out in a new direction and features production work from Tommy Church of The Autumn Offering and Tony Gammalo from Spider Studios (Chimaira, Walls of Jericho, Drowning Pool).

Praised for their live high energy performances, A Light Divided has shared the stage with numerous national acts including; August Burns Red, Mushroomhead, The Autumn Offering, Silent Civilian, In This Moment, Bury Your Dead, Powerman 5000, Eyes Set To Kill, and more. As well as being selected in 2009 as a winner in the Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands that gave them a spot on the VA Beach stop of Warped Tour 09 featuring A Day To Remember, Bayside, 3Oh!3, Underoath, Chiodos, and many many more.

Now, A Light Divided is taking it on the road. With a 3 week tour supporting "For The Sake Of Change" hitting 10+ states booked for Summer 2010, A Light Divided continues to expand their unique brand of Pop/Metal to the entire east coast.

FEEDING THE FIRE

FeedingTheFire.com

Feeding the Fire, a frenetic four-piece from Chapel Hill, NC, tucks social commentary into a bed of raucous ruminations on life, love and liberty. Mixing moods and textures, these time-shifting troubadours deconstruct emotions lyrically and genres musically. Heavy overtones interspersed with intricately layered details take the listener on an emotionally dynamic rock rollercoaster.

Champions Mission Valley is located in the heart of NC State and proudly serving ice cold beer since 1998.

Come check out this newly remodeled 5000-square foot sports bar!

It's a relaxing yet upbeat atmosphere to play pool have a beer and most importantly have fun! And it's only few minutes from downtown Raleigh!

Mission Valley offers 7 nine-foot professional pool tables, 4 dart boards, foosball, and several arcade games including Golden Tee 2009 and Mega Touch.

At Champions Mission Valley host diverse clientele, socializing and relaxing. So, no matter where you're from, come to Champions for some fun!

We are very proud of our down-to-earth friendly environment for our guests to have a good "Champions Time". So, sit back, relax, and enjoy watching your favorite game on our 10 flat screens TVs. And remember our beer is served on ice!

No matter where you're from, come to Champions for some fun!

08/25/2010 | 9pm | FREE!

If you missed the last installment of industry night than you missed a killer party.. but not to fear we are doing it again !

Come hang out with local musicians and industry professionals. Network and make connections with those in the music scene or just come and party!

Artists that will be performing:

Enemy In Disguise click for website

Chris Harlan click for website

Louder Moonlight click for website

NC Local Music http://www.nclocalmusic.com/

Vision Promotional Services http://vpsnc.netne.net/index.html

Yum Yum Magazine Http://www.yumyummagazine.com

Berkeley Cafe http://www.berkeleycafe.net/

Thread Shack http://threadshack.com/

09/07/2010 | 9pm | FREE!

NC Local Music is presenting a free show for those ages 21+ that enjoy live music.

Bands included are:

Crystal Bright And the Silver Hands

Crystal Bright And The Silver Hands website (click)

"A roller coaster of experimental, multicultural, ghostly carnival folk."

Crystal Bright & the Silver Hands have a maddeningly eclectic sound. This band is truly difficult to put a label on. Depending on the song being played, one could describe them using a variety of descriptions ranging from circus nightmare theme to Spanish traditional song to experimental noise. The band is composed of Crystal Bright playing accordion, keyboard, saw, and whatever other little toy she decides to pick

Sister Soma

http://www.sistersoma.com/

For fans of : Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac, Garbage,

Sister Soma is an electro-pop group based in Raleigh, NC. Our blend of dark, brooding melody, dance-rock groove, and smooth female harmony is the perfect complement to today’s music scene. Our soft to serious moods suit perfectly to movie or tv soundtracks and live performance halls alike!

U-Knighted

http://www.uknightedband.com/

For fans of : The Doors, Pink Floyd, Led Zepplin, Beatles, Beethoven, Bach, Metallica, Sarah Vaughan, Puccini, Dr. Dre

Vintage rock meets modern music, with an eclectic twist

10/07/2010 | 9pm | FREE!

SLEEP CONTROL

Click for website

Sleep Control is an Indie Progressive band based out of Raleigh, NC. The band has been together in various incarnations since 2006. Major influences include Radiohead, Deftones, The Verve, Silverchair, Tom Waits, Helmet, and pretty much all 80's and 90's dirty grungy awesomess. Frontman, James Forgey, started as a singer/songwriter playing acoustic in dirty college bars across the south until finding drummer Dave Marzetti in 2006. Since then he has explored the larger spectrum of sounds and styles that had influenced him all along. James has also been a featured songwriter for several films including indie success The 27 Club, which he co-starred in with actor Joe Anderson (Across the Universe, The Crazies). Bass player Sam Branstetter, originally from Idaho, Started playing music at age 13. Sam played in several bands before eventually moving to North Carolina and joining Sleep Control in late 2009. Influenced by blues, metal, progressive, rock and roll, and funk, Sam has brought a great sound to the band. Last but not least, drummer Dave Marzetti has developed a love of orchestration and composition from his time spent in his school’s marching and orchestral bands. Dave has grown as a musician drawing influence from a wide variety of genres. Sleep Control have built themselves quite a fan base from playing all around the region and look forward to expanding and growing as much as possible. Sleep Control have built themselves quite a fan base from playing all around the North Carolina and Virginia areas. They have played such venues as: The Pour House, Berkley Café, The Dive Bar, Local 506, The Brewery, Deep South, The Nightlight, and Boyland Heights.

Jason Hoover

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For Fans of :Miles Davis, John Coltrane, John Mcglauphlin, Stones, Slick Rick, G Love, The Police, Kenny Roby, Chuco Valdez, Paco DeLucia, Van Morrison, David Grey, Del tha funky homosapien, Louis Armstrong, Ben Harper, Martin Sexton, David Bowie, Dylan, Greatful Dead, Mayer, Joni Mitchell, Talking Heads, Tracy Chapman, Robert Johnson, Grand Master Flash and the furious 5, Vivaldi, Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Ani DiFranco, Damien Rice, Mississippi John Hurt, Jeff Buckley, James Taylor, Leonard Coen, John Hiatt, Ryan Adams, countless others

10/08/2010 | 9pm | $5.00

U Knighted http://www.uknightedband.com/

The Balance http://www.myspace.com/thebalancelive

Lizh

Lizh Click for her WEBSITE

VPS Founder and NCLM founder join with The Balance's Will Robinson to collaberate on a joint Birthday party. Oh and lets not forget one of our very own favorite Bartenders... Lauren Deep South's resident cutie! 4 Birthdays, Two great bands, ONE AMAZING NIGHT!

10/22/2010 | 6pm | $10.00

Raffle prizes from 8th Sin Coffee, Carolina Rollergirls The Carolina Hurricanes , and more

Interact is a private, non-profit, United Way agency that provides safety, support, and awareness to victims and survivors of domestic violence and rape/sexual assault. Interact fulfills this mission through the support of its volunteers and community.

24 Hour Crisis Lines

Domestic Violence

919-828-7740 | 866-291-0855 toll-free

Sexual Assault

919-828-3005 | 866-291-0853 toll-free

SAFE Center

919-828-3067 | 866-291-0854 toll-free

FEATURED MUSIC:

Kim Dicso WEBSITE

Kah Isbin WEBSITE

Jenn Mundia WEBSITE

Andrea Reese WEBSITE

Lizh WEBSITE

Crystal Bright And The Silver Hands WEBSITE

Morgan McPherson WEBSITE

Tay Clemons WEBSITE

RSVP - Interact's Website

07/18/2010 | 6:30 | $20.00

We are proud to be in our 3rd year of the Carolina Music Awards and our focus continues to be to shine light on artist in the Carolinas in Rock, Hip Hop, Country and R&B. This year we are excited to have the support of the City of Raleigh Convention & Visitors Bureau and an increased number sponsors and supporters. Every year we look to make this event more and more beneficial to Carolina artists and support the great music made right here in the Carolinas.

We are focused on one singular objective, the development of the music industry in the Carolinas while encouraging growth in our music both present and future.

The CM Awards will focus on the hottest music/artist in the Carolinas (North & South) in most genres; however we will honor artist outside the Carolinas as well. This is the official request for your support. We are currently looking for sponsors, advertisers, volunteers and anyone with an interest in supporting the CM Awards and music in the Carolinas.

Tickets are now on sale for the CM Awards through Ticketmaster: www.ticketmaster.com/Carolina-Music-Awards-tickets/artist/1219243 Or direct from the CM Awards Staff for group rates – info@CarolinaMusicAwards.com Nominations, Voting, & Winning

The CM Awards is designed like a People’s Choice Award show: , fans and supporters will decide who wins the awards. First we take nominations on our website. The top nominations are reviewed by our panel and those nominations become the CM Awards Nominees. From those nominees, the people get to vote and if your favorite artist did not get nominated you can still write in that person’s name! So the CM Awards gives THE PEOPLE two chances for their voices to be heard; during the nominations process and during the final award voting process, hence we are truly an awards show, BY THE PEOPLE AND FOR THE PEOPLE.

07/17/2010 | 8pm | $8.00

LIzh

Singer/songwriter Lizh and her band have a unique approach to music: "If it feels good and sounds good, who cares what you call it?" With Lizh's power house vocals, distinctive songwriting and the band's uncanny ability to capture a "melting pot" sound, they make genre-hopping feel completely natural. With the heart of Soul and a singer/songwriter taste for story telling, Lizh and band blur the lines between the genres with occasional stanzas of Spoken Word, a Reggaeton rhythm here and there.

Garland Mason Band

Over the past 5 years, Garland Mason has been writing songs about the world around him. As an astute observer, his songs touch on social issues, love, loss, joy, and pain. After spending his youth searching for his voice, he finally found it in the American music forms of Blues, Soul, Motown and R&B. Growing up in a small town called Fuquay-Varina, NC, set a fire in his heart to travel and learn from life through experience; which is where the inspiration to write blooms. His sound is as if Marvin Gaye sat down and wrote a few tunes with Muddy Waters and Stevie Wonder.

Garland recorded his first set of songs in late December of 2009 in a Raleigh studio with his original 3-piece band. In January of 2010, Garland Mason took his songs to Nashville in a showcase for music executives at the historic 3rd and Linsley. After receiving deafening amounts of positive feedback, he decided to form a new, concrete band to give the backbone to his songwriting. Once this group began piecing itself together, the Raleigh music scene quickly began falling for the fresh sound of this new group. Soon there after, Garland headed to the 96 Rock studio to record his songs for the masses on the radio waves. With an interview and 3 songs recorded acoustically in studio, the greater Raleigh/Durham area got it's first true taste of the passion Garland emblazons in his heart for music.

also featuring

Adam Pitts

and

Philip Henry Mancuso

07/16/2010 | 7:00pm | $5.00

Sleep Control is an Indie Progressive band based out of Raleigh, NC. The band has been together in various incarnations since 2006. Major influences include Radiohead, Deftones, The Verve, Silverchair, Tom Waits, Helmet, and pretty much all 80's and 90's dirty grungy awesomess. Frontman, James Forgey, started as a singer/songwriter playing acoustic in dirty college bars across the south until finding drummer Dave Marzetti in 2006. Since then he has explored the larger spectrum of sounds and styles that had influenced him all along. James has also been a featured songwriter for several films including indie success The 27 Club, which he co-starred in with actor Joe Anderson (Across the Universe, The Crazies). Bass player Sam Branstetter, originally from Idaho, Started playing music at age 13. Sam played in several bands before eventually moving to North Carolina and joining Sleep Control in late 2009. Influenced by blues, metal, progressive, rock and roll, and funk, Sam has brought a great sound to the band. Last but not least, drummer Dave Marzetti has developed a love of orchestration and composition from his time spent in his school’s marching and orchestral bands. Dave has grown as a musician drawing influence from a wide variety of genres. Sleep Control have built themselves quite a fan base from playing all around the region and look forward to expanding and growing as much as possible. Sleep Control have built themselves quite a fan base from playing all around the North Carolina and Virginia areas. They have played such venues as: The Pour House, Berkley Café, The Dive Bar, Local 506, The Brewery, Deep South, The Nightlight, and Boyland Heights.

w/ Beatnam Vets

Amateurs

Wax Planet

7PM Doors

8PM Show

07/10/2010 | 8pm | $10.00

Three Years ago July 10th 2007 Labeling Deloris graced the stage of The Pour House Music Hall in Raleigh NC for NC Local Music's 1st ever showcase. Now we are proud to present them for a two day sprint of shows! July 9th at Deep South The Bar in Raleigh, and July 10th at 16 Taps in Wilmington. We want to thank Labeling Deloris for 3 years of being great friends and providing us with awesome tunes! It is truly an honor to call Labeling Deloris ... Friends.

-Andy NC Local Music

for more info on Labeling Deloris....

Click for Labeling Deloris website

Lizh

Click for Lizh's website

Scholars Word

click for Scholars Word's website

16 Taps

127 Princess St, Wilmington, NC 28401

07/09/2010 | 8pm | $5.00

NC Local Music is celebrating 3 years of putting local bands on stage! We want to welcome you all out to a night of celebration and great live music! Come rock out with Down By Five , BOB, Labeling Deloris , and Anna Lee Dillon!!

Three Years ago July 10th 2007 Labeling Deloris graced the stage of The Pour House Music Hall in Raleigh NC for NC Local Music's 1st ever showcase. Now we are proud to present them for a two day sprint of shows! July 9th at Deep South The Bar in Raleigh, and July 10th at 16 Taps in Wilmington. We want to thank Labeling Deloris for 3 years of being great friends and providing us with awesome tunes! It is truly an honor to call Labeling Deloris ... Friends.

-Andy NC Local Music

Show starts at 9pm!! Doors at 8pm

Labeling Deloris: http://www.labelingdeloris.com/

Labeling Deloris is a hybrid of rock and pop that is rarely heard in conventional pop music today. With smart songwriting and a fierce live show overflowing with electricity, this Nashville act is poised to take over the Southeast music scene. “What is impressive about this band is not only their music or their accomplishments, but their approach toward the hidden things that make a band successful…they have dedicated their lives in the pursuit of their dreams.” (Jeff Reid, The Beat Magazine)

Read more: http://www.myspace.com/labelingdeloris#ixzz0rBXaChUM

Down By Five: http://www.myspace.com/downbyfivemusic

Down By Five has something for everyone. Whether you are looking for in your face rock, groovy jams, or beachy tunes about summer, this is the show for you.

BOB- http://www.bobband.com

bob is a hardworking rock band that generates loyal fans everywhere they go. The music is energetic and up-beat with a sensibility the masses can enjoy. The band prides itself on live performance.

Anna Lee Dillon

This event will be Hosted by Lizh

apparently Lebron James went to Miami....