As you probably know, Sunday shows are often times hard to come by. Unless a major touring band is coming into town there's virtually no options. But, alas friends, fear not. The mighty Warren Haynes, Asheville, NC's native song will be playing at The Orange Peel on Sunday night!
Warren Haynes is one of the busiest men in the music world. He's played with nearly everyone. He's been a long-time member of The Allman Brothers Band, He's formed his own band Gov't Mule and Sunday night you can see him perform with The Warren Haynes Band! These guys know how to play. If you're in Asheville, it's a no brainer, and in my opinion, it is definitely worth the drive!
Asheville is a great town and The Orange Peel is an amazing place to see live music! Don't just take my word for it though, head on down tomorrow night and check out Warren Haynes Band. Hurry though, there are few tickets remaining!!
Tickets are $26 in advance and $28 at the door! Showtime is at 9pm with doors opening at 8pm.
If you can't make it to the Orange Peel tomorrow night don't worry, this upcoming week has a lot to offer. Greenville, i'm looking at you. Boone, I'm looking at you. Chapel Hill, I'm looking at you. More on that and other events later in the week.
Here's evidence of Warren Haynes Band's ability to rock (video from the Christmas Jam):
I can’t think of a better town to be in this weekend than Boone, NC. With Big Daddy Love on Friday the 13th and the incredible option of two stellar musicians on Saturday night (14th) Boone, NC is going to be rocking!
In Boone this weekend you have 2 options for your Saturday night plans.
Option 1: Jeff Sipe Group at Murphy’s.
Jeff Sipe is an incredible drummer who has performed with a wide array musicians throughout his career. Some of these musicians include: Phil Lesh, Bela Fleck, Waylon Jennings, Sam Bush, Taj Mahal, Keller Williams and many more! The last time Jeff Sipe was in town I caught his show at Murphy’s. Jeff was playing with Jay Sanders (Acoustic Syndicate) and Billy Cardine. The show was fantastic! It was very much like a jam session in the sense that there was no singing, just three fantastic musicians doing what they do best. This time Jeff is coming with his own group, aptly named: Jeff Sipe Group. This show will not disappoint!
Start time is around 10 pm and the cover is $5.00.
Here’s a video of Jeff Sipe performing with Keller Williams:
Option 2: Missing Cats featuring Jojo Hermann and Sherwin Ewing at Canyon’s in Blowing Rock.
That’s right folks; Jojo Hermann of Widespread Panic is coming to the High Country! Jojo Hermann is the keyboard/vocalist for Widespread Panic (WSP). Joining Jojo is New York based Singer/Songwriter Sherwin Ewing. The two have formed an acoustic duo of sorts and are heading to Canyon’s in Blowing Rock! The duo was featured at Warren Haynes most recent Christmas Jam and is in the process of recording their first record. This show is guaranteed to be a blast, if you’re lucky enough to get a ticket at the door (or if your friend has an extra)! As of a few days ago it was sold out, but, if you’re a big WSP fan it may pay to go up to Canyon’s and see what happens.
Here’s a video of the group at the Christmas Jam:
So, what do you do if you’re not in Boone this weekend? You get out there and explore your own local music scene. If you’re in Raleigh there are usually great shows to see at Shakedown Street or The Pour House. If you’re in Charlotte you should definitely head over to the Neighborhood Theater and catch Perpetual Groove (more than likely they’ll be coming to a town near all of us soon- more on that later in the week). As for me? I hope to see some of you at Murphy’s for Jeff Sipe Group. Get out there and enjoy some music folks!
Well, I’m currently living in Boone, NC. One of the main reasons I moved up here was for the incredible selection of live music. This weekend is a prime example of Boone’s musical prowess.
Big Daddy Love is playing at Murphy’s in Boone this Friday night! (April 13, 2012)
Big Daddy Love (BDL) has deep Appalachian roots. They combine a rock tone with a subtle bluegrass sound that gives them a sound all their own. In the fall of 2011 I was driving for one of the local taxis and picked up an older gentleman from Murphy’s who had just seen BDL. Having heard of them but never actually heard them I inquired as to what he thought of them. He said that he had seen around 40-50 Grateful Dead shows in his younger years and about the same Widespread Panic shows in the 90’s. After giving me his life story and explaining how live music had become stale to him, he then made the statement that Big Daddy Love is what made him fall back in love with Live Music. He was from Eastern, NC and said BDL was the only band he was willing to travel for anymore.
I will definitely be at the show tomorrow! Start time is slated for 10pm. And the cover is $5.00. Murphy’s, if you haven’t been, is one of the coolest places to hang out in Boone. Come out and support these guys!
Ok, here’s what you’re going to find on this blog: My list or suggestions for live music around the state of North Carolina. My aim is to cross many different genres and give everyone something to go see. If you feel like I’m leaving something out please let me know. Live music is very much a community experience, so I’ll include as many different bands/venues/city’s as possible.
Live music is not just the act of attending a concert/show, it is an experience. It’s best to be shared. So, share this with your friends and go share in the experience together.
