RTP-area local music and culture

[smithers <ansmithers AT gmail.com>]

I love bands that have mad skillz.
that's why I spend so much time at NightLight.

Ryan Martin has mad skillz.

jams at Bull City Headquarters are pretty sweet too.

sorry you are disappointed in the music.

the food is pretty great around here though isn't it?

smithers.



On Jul 29, 12:09 pm, rogerwilkins... AT gmail.com wrote:
> What a great town we live near ( Irecently moved here from Las
> Vegas).  Great food, arts, science, community and the University make
> it a life enriching place to be.  One thing I want to share is my
> disappointment with the music around here.
>
> Where are the bands with excellent skillz?  (Skillz: can play more
> than single notes or triads on their instruments)
>
> I have made a point to visit The Cave, Local 506, Mansion 462, He's
> Not Here and others but the local bands I hear play are, well, lacking
> in the skillz department.  Some of the lyrics are catchy but the
> music, for the most part, would make simple Simon rejoice.
>
> Where can an educated, literate and lover of well written and
> performed live music go to see consistently good, competent musicians
> week after week?
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Roger