Archive for May 21st, 2008

Gallery: The Last Waltz Ensemble

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

Last Waltz Ensemble

The Last Waltz Ensemble performed Monday at Ashford Manor as part of its Concerts on the Lawn Series. Here is a gallery by Ann Marie Miani.

In the Press: Dark Meat

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

Dark Meat evidently got held up by blizzards for a couple of days in Denver on their spring tour, but will be playing in St. Louis tonight. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch has a story and interview with Jim McHugh. Their tour continues through the end of the month.

Today’s Best Bets: 05-21-08

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

Jim WhiteJim White, William Tonks
8:30 p.m., The Melting Point

Local Americana and alt-country musician Jim White, left, will play to support his new album, “Transnormal Skiperoo.” White’s shows are often a mix of musical performance and storytelling. Ubiquitous local guitarist/dobroist William Tonks opens. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. - Trisha Klein

If You Wannas, Little Francis
10 p.m., Little Kings

Asheville, N.C.-based indie pop rock band If You Wannas plays catchy, upbeat tunes. They’ll be joined by Little Francis, a local act that plays bluesy roots music inspired by ’50s rock ‘n’ roll and church music. - Trisha Klein

In the Clubs: 05-21-08

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

Caledonia: Kaitlin Jones, Karl Seltzer.
Farm 255: The Rattlers.
Little Kings: If You Wannas, Little Francis.
Melting Point: Jim White, William Tonks.
Tasty World (downstairs): Jena Paradies, Lyric Jones featuring Keith Jackson, Son1 and the Insurgents.
Tasty World (upstairs): Sorry No Ferrari.
Washington Street Tavern: Uncle Daddy & the Time Machine Revival.
Wild Wing Cafe: Napoleon Solo.