RTP-area local music and culture

[Duncan Murrell <dvmurrell AT nc.rr.com>]

I suggest going to check out the shows at The Bellagio. I hear that's  
a nice place to stay/live forever.

I'd like to know which local Vegas bands had the mad skillz so that I  
may listen to them for comparison. Wayne Newton does not count, nor  
any travelling acts. Eddie Van Halen came through this area not so  
long ago, and though I believe he was the first musician with  
"skillz" (and married to VBert, not fair!), we do not claim him.

In one day last week, I saw Eric Peterson play guitar in Southpaw, and  
Jerry Stuart (to be profiled in upcoming Bluegrass Unlimited magazine,  
Sept. issue) play his old mandolin Red.

I would like to add, without comment, the following local musicians  
and bands with "skillz":

Tony Williamson
Brian and Mike Aldridge
Megafaun
The Never
Peter Holsapple
Dexter Romweber
The Old Ceremony
Chatham County Line
The Carolina Chocolate Drops
The Red Clay Ramblers
Je Widenhouse
Don Raleigh
Hotel Lights
Robert Sledge
Rick Miller
Chris Stamey

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On Jul 30, 2008, at 4:45 AM, chaz <bullcityrocks AT gmail.com> wrote:

> oh wait, sorry, i had my counting crows cd on too loud, i think i
> missed this post from a couple hours ago. i was rocking out hard. in
> fact i was just re-dreading my hair and planning where exactly that
> fiery skull tattoo should go.
> i agree. music is lacking around here.
>
> when not jamming out air-guitar style to G3, i listen exclusively to
> Hem of His Garment. they play a lot of notes. a whole lot.
>
> i apologize roger, i'm just playing. i'm on vacation this week and yes
> there is some beer involved, but i still find myself drawn to this
> blast email addiction.
> to tell you the honest truth, it's all just hidden underneath the
> surface. give it a second and you'll start uncovering some solid,
> local talent. most of it does not present itself in the more
> mainstream venues, it tends to hide along the alleyways. that's the
> beauty of our area. if you poke around a bit, you'll find that we're a
> rich area for music. we have two strange things happening. the below-
> the-surface music is top notch and or local "pop" music is also
> phenomenal. what you'll also find is that all these bands share
> members and get along ridiculously well, thus enriching our "scene"
> even more. each musician has the ability to explore his or her own
> outlet without feeling self-conscious or limited to something they
> feel an audience wants to hear.
>
> spend some time walking around. walk into the bar you wouldn't have
> otherwise walked into, drive over to durham for a second and get lost,
> head over to the local music and beer showcase at tir na nog on
> thursday night in raleigh. borrow a hangover. go even if you didn't
> dig the bands' music on their webpage. they're different live.
>
> i can promise you we have some bands that will knock you over, you
> just have to seek them out, they will not be handed to you.
>
> have you listened to Cantwell Gomez & Jordan yet?
> the Maple Stave?
> Grappling Hook?
> Pulsoptional?
> All Your Science?
> Tooth?
> Un Deux Trois?
> Jenks Miller?
> Whatever Brains?
> maybe if we concentrate loud enough we'll manifest a RAZZLE reunion
> even???
>
> have you listened to WXDU? WKNC?
>
> there are a lot of skillz here.
> you will find them. welcome to the area!!!!
> -chaz.
> '
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