nc local music

02/27/2010 | 9pm | $5.00

Radio Silent Auction (RSA) emerged in Raleigh, NC in early 2008 on a mutual vision to create independent rock music that is original, genuine and dynamic. RSA is made up of four experienced musicians from the mid-Atlantic local music scenes in Raleigh and Asheville NC, Richmond VA and Washington DC. Brett Durham – vocalist and guitarist, Bucky Fairfax – guitarist, Jeremy Cartner – bassist, and Ash Stevens – drummer. RSA’s sound is defined as a blend of alternative and classic rock with tones of indie, blues and pop. A solid groove with dirty riffs and a gritty edge. Two guitars provide balanced tone and contrast out in front of a rhythm section that establishes a simple but purposeful presence. Vocals are raspy and soulful, abandoned and incensed, resilient, meaningful and coercive. Lyrical themes of love & hate, freedom and control, and personal and social dysfunction resonate. RSA’s goal is to create music that brings together their wide range of influences, share their music to as broad of a fan base as possible and provide an enjoyable musical experience to their audience. Abandon the fiber essence presence / belief is the death of intelligence / the way to combat falsehoods is with truth.

Radio Silent Auction http://www.myspace.com/radiosilentauction

Sleep Control is an Indie Progressive band based out of Raleigh, NC. The band has been together for three years now. Major influences include Radiohead, Deftones, The Verve, Silverchair, Avenged Sevenfold, Tom Waits, Helmet, and Nirvana. Members include front man, James Forgey, who began playing music at age 12, acted in and wrote two songs from the sound track of the 27 Club. James writes music, plays guitar, and sings for Sleep Control. James draws his musical influence from all the places he has lived across the U.S. and Europe. Steve Tucci, from New York and New Hampshire, who has been playing music since the age of 3, plays guitars and sings for Sleep Control. Steve is a self taught musician who has played in several hard core and metal bands. Steve has also engineered and mixed all of their EP and some of their bonus songs. 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. 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.

Sleep Control http://www.myspace.com/sleepcontrol