Pan Jive CD Release Party
Monday, February 8th 7-10pm
We are excited to announce the cd release party for Hickory's
own Pan Jive Steel Drum Band! The band will be performing and
celebrating
with fans at the Olde Hickory Tap
Room from 7-10pm, Monday, February 8th. The event is free, and the cd
"Party in Our Pans" will be
available for purchase!
This cd has been long awaited by many Pan Jive fans and is a true
testiment of Pan Jive's wide musical styles, with 15 songs and 60
minutes of music including 3 published originals by Rick Cline. Join us
in congratulating the band, and wish them luck!
Upcoming Bands
January 23rd (Saturday)
Thacker Dairy Road blends a unique combination of Americana, Roots and
Soul. Focusing primarily on original material with a few choice covers,
this quintet delivers dynamic, high-energy performances with an
infectious rhythm foundation that completes Thacker Dairy Road.
www.myspace.com/thackerdairyroad
January 28th (Thursday)
By fusing together Funk, Reggae, Latin, Jazz, etc., each of the
member's contributions come together to make the sound and essence of
Makia Groove unlimited in viewpoints and directions. With their
innovative spirit and drive, Makia Groove achieves a shapeless identity
with unprecedented originality and diversity.
www.myspace.com/makiagroove
January 30th (Saturday)
The Last Call is a five piece folk/rock ensemble from Asheville N.C.
with the charm of the Avett Brothers, the stage presence of The Drop
Kick Murpheys, and the songwriting stylization of The Band.
www.myspace.com/jeffmarkhamandthelastcall
February 4th (Thursday)
Wyndy Trail Travelers are high energy acoustic melting pot of a band,
featuring a mandolin, acoustic guitars, a fiddle, and an upright bass.
With influences like Bob Marley, the Grateful Dead, Miles Davis, the
Allman Brothers and Sublime this is a group not to miss.
www.myspace.com/wyndytrailtravelers
February 6th (Saturday)
Tablu, a Hickory, NC band, plays the blues, traditional and
non-traditional from Freddie King to Tabbnoit.
www.myspace.com/tabluband
February 8th (Monday)
Special Monday night performance and cd release party for the Pan Jive Steel Drum Band!
www.panjive.org
February 11th (Thursday)
Dave Desmelik has established himself as an accomplished and rising
singer/songwriter whose music might best be described as Americana or
Alt/Country. Drawing upon influences from country to bluegrass to blues
to rock n' roll, Desmelik writes and performs a unique blend of songs.
www.myspace.com/davedesmelik
February 13th (Saturday)
Steeped in the traditional country themes of lost love, lost fortune,
lost time, and overcoming hardships Johnson's Crossroad have found a
unique voice … they give country music fans an alternative to the
"polished" sound, staying true to the roots that have made country
music great.
www.myspace.com/johnsonscrossroad
February 18th (Thursday)
The Belfast Boys are Alyn Mearns, a well known consummate guitarist and
inspired singer-songwriter and Adrian Rice, a musician and Irish poet
of distinction. Together they deliver a serious traditional Irish set
of tunes and songs, paying their own particular homage to Irish folk
classics mixed with some tasteful and popular pub numbers.
www.myspace.com/thebelfastboys
February 20th (Saturday)
"Braden Land is a highly motivated singer/songwriter that stands out
from normal Americana fare. "Stumble and Glow" is a fascinating blend
of thoughtful lyricism and imaginative instrumentation. When reading
about Braden, the names Bob Dylan and Townes Van Zandt pop up
frequently, and you can hear the influence, namely in the songwriting."
-Charleston Post and Courier
www.myspace.com/bradenland
February 25th (Thursday)
Trees Leave draws heavily upon a variety of Americana influences and
their own inspiration. "....[Trees Leave] adds a fresh voice to the
alternative folk scene with songs that morn opportunities lost and
celebrate hope renewed......the duo captures the essence of today’s
troubador." - Wylie Graver / Verge Live Magazine (August 15, 2008)
www.myspace.com/treesleave
February 27th (Saturday)
From the band’s website: “Essentially, the Taylor Martin Band, is
bluegrass, and folk music, interpreted through the eyes of a bunch of
kids who grew up listening to rock and roll. Oh yeah...and we hope you
like it....””
www.myspace.com/taylormartinband