DANCE FROM ABOVE ft. JOHN FM
DANCE FROM ABOVE ft. JOHN FMw/ Niervash, 50ft, Alvin Shavers, RahlSaturday, February 11, 20249pm$12 adv / $15 day of At the close of another long, hot summer of racial reckoning in America, John FM surfaced with a sober collection of songs entitled American Spirit that trace the last five years of his personal and musical journey. John FM describes the album’s minimalist photoshopped album art of an outline of a black music note superimposed over a white backdrop as an act of infiltration. The century spanning history of racial segregation and tension is palpable in American Spirits, represented in the form of loose and lucid parables that decode the surreality of everyday American violence. Having lived in and around the city of Detroit for most of his life, John FM’s songs bridge a structural gap in the city’s musical history that extends from the gospel and early rhythm and blues of Joe Von Battle’s establishment of the “Detroit Sound” in the 1950s, which was disrupted by the enhanced overdubs of Barry Gordy’s Motown Soul in the 1960s to the DIY progressive electronic experiments that would become Detroit techno from 1973-1985. DeForrest Brown, 2021
The Kelli Baker Band w/ Melissa McKinney
Kelli Baker brings a sound unlike any other. With a powerhouse voice dripping with a haunting sensuality that slips easily into growling old school blues-tones, Kelli speaks her heart like a beat poet in a late night dive. The kind you only know if you’re in the know. Her music is an amalgamation of authentic blues/rock and heart-on-her-sleeve singer/songwriter pop with folk/gospel roots. Known in some circles as “The Phoenix”, Kelli was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She moved to New York in 2012. Now performing with The Kelli Baker Band, she appears regularly at iconic music houses such as NYC’s The Bitter End, Rockwood Music Hall, and more. The Kelli Baker Band kicked off their East Coast tour in July of 2022. Kelli has swiftly moved through the ranks of New York’s bristling music scene to become a known name. . She has been featured on Guitar Girl Mag, Brooklyn Vegan, Broadway World, NYC.Com, Better Lemons, and Faces of Long Island, as well as many other international and national outlets. Kelli delivers a commanding performance and has been compared to Bonnie Raitt, Chris Cornell, Susan Tedeschi, and Aretha Franklin. Her dynamic blues tones and gospel nods have been called a kind of ethereal blues. Her major influences are The Rolling Stones, Muddy Waters, The Black Crowes, Bonnie Raitt, and The Tedeschi Trucks Band.**Melissa is the lead singer of Mama & The Ruckus, a resident artist with LEAF Global Arts, the co-founder of Women to the Front Music Festival, a board member of AVLFest, the director of The One Voice Project, and a small business owner. Recently she advanced to the finals of the International Blues competition in Memphis and was rewarded the opportunity to sing at the historic Orpheum Theatre.
The Kelli Baker Band w/ TBA
Kelli Baker brings a sound unlike any other. With a powerhouse voice dripping with a haunting sensuality that slips easily into growling old school blues-tones, Kelli speaks her heart like a beat poet in a late night dive. The kind you only know if you’re in the know. Her music is an amalgamation of authentic blues/rock and heart-on-her-sleeve singer/songwriter pop with folk/gospel roots. Known in some circles as “The Phoenix”, Kelli was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She moved to New York in 2012. Now performing with The Kelli Baker Band, she appears regularly at iconic music houses such as NYC’s The Bitter End, Rockwood Music Hall, and more. The Kelli Baker Band kicked off their East Coast tour in July of 2022. Kelli has swiftly moved through the ranks of New York’s bristling music scene to become a known name. . She has been featured on Guitar Girl Mag, Brooklyn Vegan, Broadway World, NYC.Com, Better Lemons, and Faces of Long Island, as well as many other international and national outlets. Kelli delivers a commanding performance and has been compared to Bonnie Raitt, Chris Cornell, Susan Tedeschi, and Aretha Franklin. Her dynamic blues tones and gospel nods have been called a kind of ethereal blues. Her major influences are The Rolling Stones, Muddy Waters, The Black Crowes, Bonnie Raitt, and The Tedeschi Trucks Band.**
Too Phat Brass Band
Too Phat Brass Band is a high-powered second line brass band based in Greensboro, North Carolina that brings the vibrant energy and spirit of New Orleans’ second line parades and music to audiences around North Carolina and beyond. Too Phat Brass Band is a diverse group of talented musicians who share a passion for honoring and celebrating the rich cultural traditions of New Orleans. With a repertoire that spans everything from traditional brass band music to jazz, funk, and hip-hop, Too Phat Brass Band is known for their ability to get audiences up and moving. With lineups ranging from five to twelve-piece ensembles, whether performing at festivals, weddings, or corporate events, the band’s high-energy shows are always a crowd-pleaser. For booking and info, email toophatbrass@gmail.com
Reese McHenry + Wild Roots Rising
Reese McHenry came up swinging in Northern Minnesota and she didn’t sit still for very long. A true troubadour, her powerful voice has driven her from the fresh greens of Eau Claire to the dusty motels of Albuquerque and everywhere in between. Since settling in North Carolina, this prolific songwriter and jagged performer has lent her fire and talent to a number of recording projects and now turns her attention to her own damn show. Her songs defy genre and, though one could still categorize them as straight-shooting “rock,” the real thread connecting these songs is a wry brand of humor mixed with an ability to catch a hook at just the right moment. McHenry’s true signature, of course, is her emotive blues voice that can change at any moment from soft sweetness to a torrential downpour. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Wild Roots Rising is an indie folk band based in the Southeast United States. It is led by songwriters, vocalists, and instrumentalists Julia Houghton and Olivia Moore. Their music is described as a classical-folk fusion; unique arrangements and complex harmonies, combined with acoustic instruments and meaningful lyrics.
Anti Valentines Day Show with Hermosa, THNG, and Dr. Shug
An Evening With Caleb Caudle (full band)
Forsythia, the latest studio LP offering from Caleb Caudle out 10/7/22 via Soundly Music, is a portrait of his truest self, of the artist at his most solitary and reflective. Thematically, it meets anticipation for the unknown future with nostalgia for the past, and reconciles both with meditation in the present. The album was recorded at the legendary Cash Cabin during the pandemic, and inspired by the solitude and symbols Caudle found in nature during that time. It’s produced by John Carter Cash, and features veteran session players Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Dennis Crouch and Fred Eltringham, and the vocal talents of Carlene Carter, Elizabeth Cook and Sarah Peasall McGuffey. Simplistic arrangements– in which Caudle was the only guitarist– built a framework for space that is filled intentionally so that the songs themselves can be heard and appreciated without an overcrowding of instrumentation. On this record, outsider influences come into play nearly as much as his foundational knowledge of traditional Appalachian folk and other music history. This collection of 10 songs serves as a manifesto of Caudle’s beliefs and simplest desires. Forsythia sees Caudle as a master of his craft as a songwriter and musician.
The Bridge Brothers: ft. Mark Kano, Jordan Powers, + Josh King
Mark Kano, Jordan Powers, + Josh King February 7, 2024Doors 7:30pm / Show 8:30pm$10
HELD Presents: Mark Brady, A Comedy Show Fundraiser
Come out and laugh for a good cause!Held is a non-profit based in Greensboro that provides guaranteed income directly to people that need it. Founded in January of 2023, they work alongside agencies in our community to give direct, no-strings-attached financial support to people in need in the Greensboro community. Their partners in the community include Triad Goodwill, StepUp Ministries, and Triad Legal Group. Those organizations refer people to Held and they provide them with anywhere from $500 to $800 per month to support them on their journey wherever it may take them. This is their first ever Held Presents fundraiser event, and every dollar raised at the door this evening will go directly to people in need in the Greensboro community. Mark Brady is a native of Raleigh and a former winner of North Carolina’s funniest person contest. Brady’s humor is rooted in his life experiences, bringing an authentic and relatable style to the stage. His debut comedy album “Incognito” hit #2 on the iTunes comedy charts, and he’s a rising star in the comedy world. He’s been featured on the Late Late Show with James Corden, ESPN, and Sirius XM.Joining him will be Jeremy Alder. Alder, the ‘bad boy of homeschooling’, is known for his smartly stupid and sweetly dark humor, weaving experiences from his unique life into laughter. He’s a regular in clubs across the South and has featured in several national comedy festivals. In December, he released his Dry Bar comedy special, “Purity Pants.”
NIGHTBLOOMS EP Release show with Rodes Baby
LOVE SONGS FOR THE APOCALYPSEGreensboro, NC Driven by despair but buoyed by common cause, our breezy tunes tackle heavy stuff like climate change, anxiety, and the grief of living through end times. Reading our isolated lyrics might be a real bummer, but the music is pretty fun. Hopefully our equal parts honey-and-vinegar approach leaves you with a taste of optimism. It’s happy music for sad times; dark tunes that shine brightly; love songs for the apocalypse.
