PLEASE NOTE: We do not allow anyone under the age of 18 after 5PM. You must be 21 years of age to consume alcoholic beverages. Please be prepared to show us your ID when ordering alcoholic beverages. NO ID, NO ALCOHOL! March 12, 2010 !!!St. Paddy's Party!!! ~Live Celtic Duo ~ Thistledown Tinkers Our favorite Celtic Duo is back just in time to help us celebrate St. Paddy's Day!!!! This powerful NC duo featuring Trip Rogers and Tom Eure, are on a mission...To make Celtic music that forces folks to stand up and take notice. This is not the fragile, romanticized Celtic music you hear in movie soundtracks, but the kind that makes you sing along and stomp your feet. They weave traditional Scottish and Irish music with original creations while adding a southern swagger that sets the stage on fire. With an impressive arsenal of instruments including guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, dulcimer and concertina, musicianship is at the core of Thistledown Tinkers. Salisbury, you're in for a performance with guts, showmanship and the attitude of an arena rock band! (not to mention the kilts!) You won't want to miss this! 9PM - 11:30PM No Cover www.thistledowntinkers.com March 13, 2010 ~Live Americana/Bluegrass & More~ Donna Hughes We welcome back one of our absolute favorite performers with whom we have become fast friends!!! Singer/Songwriter Donna Hughes is back to grace our stage with her bubbly personality, soulful voice and songs galore about life, love and all matters of the heart! Accompanying herself on Keyboard and Guitar, Donna will be showcasing songs from her upcoming album being produced by the well known J.D. Crowe (which will be released shortly) as well as many more of our favorite Donna Hughes tunes! Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to catch Donna in the midst of her hectic performance schedule! You'll be glad you did! 9PM - 11:00PM NO COVER!!! www.donnahughes.com March 19, 2010 ~Live Contemporary Jazz Band~ The Brubakers They're BAAACK!!! And we are most delighted to have them here! These are 6 of the most talented musicians anywhere and they will keep us groovin' all evening long with original selections and many Jazz and Pop standards. For nearly two decades, this contemporary jazz group has enjoyed consistent artistic and commercial success by grafting elements of Pop, Rock, R&B, Fusion and a variety of other sounds to their unwavering jazz foundations. In the course of three recordings, the group has continued to explore the limitless dimensions and permutations of jazz while at the same time appealing to a broad mainstream audience. The Brubakers include: Eddie Rich - Keyboards, Rick Almond - Soprano, Alto & Tenor Saxophones, Joe Gminder - Bass Guitars, Gray Fallin - Drums & Percussion, Carlton Jackson - Percussion and introducing Andre Ferreri - Acoustic & Electric Guitars. This band is very popular in this area and we usually fill up fast when they play. You may want to come early to secure a seat. 9PM - Midnight $5 Cover www.thebrubakers.net March 20, 2010 ~Live Acoustic Folk/Jazz Music~ Rupert Wates "To describe Rupert Wates as a singer/songwriter does not do him justice. You feel, not just hear his music and his lyrics. He is an experience." (Eileen Batson, North Carolina Songwriters Co-Operative) London born, Rupert Wates has been a full time songwriter since 1992 when he signed an exclusive deal with Eaton Music Publishing. He has written songs in all kinds of styles for all kinds of artists. During the Nineties he worked with Jazz singer Liz Fletcher, recording the albums MELLOWMANIA and LIVE IN THE PARK, both released on the Sanctuary label, and BLUE AFTERNOONS on Mainstem. Moving to Paris in 2001, he developed his skills as a singer and performer and formed his own group. In 2005 he recorded the album SWEET OR BITTER WINE, his first as a solo artist. The album was released on the Mainstem label in autumn 2005. Since September 2006, Rupert has been based in the USA. His music has found a warm reception in America. Strong melodies, memorable lyrics, nuanced and real emotion - these are the hallmarks of Rupert Wates' music. Through 2008 and 2009, Rupert has pursued an extensive schedule of live work, averaging over 120 gigs a year, sometime solo, sometimes with his regular quartet. A summer tour in 2008 took in thirty cities in fifteen states from New York to California. In 2009, tour destinations have included Nashville, Memphis, St Louis, Cincinnati, Chicago, Philadelphia, major cities all along the eastern seaboard, and of course Wates' home base, New York City. In August, Wates returned to the UK for the first time in three years to play four shows at the Acoustic Music Centre, Edinburgh, as part of the International Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Meanwhile, Wates' albums 'Coast To Coast' (2007) and 'Dear Life' (2008) have gained outstanding reviews and both continue to be aired on collage and mainstream radio all over the world. As of fall 2009, plans are being solidified for the recording of a new album, 'Joe's Cafe', in Brooklyn, New York. The album is to comprise songs based on true stories, retelling the experience of ordinary American people from the dust bowl to the present day. Come on out and unwind to the music of Rupert Wates! We guarantee you a remarkable evening of music! 9PM - 11:30PM No Cover! www.myspace.com/rupertwates March 26, 2010 ~Live Vintage Rock 'N' Roll, Western Swing & Jump Blues Band~ Woody & the Stragglers These guys will get your weekend off to a rip roarin' start!!!! Everyone had an absolute BLAST the first time they were here! Founded by Woody Mitchell in 2001 this band plays good-time roots music that makes you want to move your feet and sing along. Americana Roots-Rock at its finest...Vintage Rock 'n Roll, Western Swing and Jump Blues with a dash of Latin and Cajun Spice. This quintet's three part vocal harmonies are charged with smokin' fiddle and lead guitar, driven by a rock solid rhythm section. This veteran crew combines musical savvy and stagemanship to give the audience a show they'll long remember. Members of the Stragglers have played in the Spongetones, Rank Outsiders, Loafer's Glory, the Moody Brothers and DeLancey Street bands. The Stragglers are: Woody Mitchell - lead guitar/vocals, Ivan Strunin - fiddle/vocals, Trent Moody - keyboard/acoustic guitar/vocals, Tom Kuhn - bass guitar/vocals and Rob Thorne - drums 9PM - Midnight $5 Cover www.myspace.com/stragglerswing April 16, 2010 ~Live Local Dance Band~ Divided By Four This is the Earth Night Out sponsored by Downtown Salisbury, Inc. Shops will be open late with special sales, refreshments and live entertainment all over the Downtown area. We fill up early on these Festival nights and especially with this band playing. You may want to come early to secure a seat! 9PM - Midnight $5 Cover www.myspace.com/dividedby4 April 17, 2010 ~Alternative Folk Rock Duo~ Bethel Steele & Sierra Rocks We're excited to introduce this Alternative Folk Duo all the way from Boston! Touring together down the east coast, Bethel Steels and Sierra Rocks are wowing audiences all over! ********* A gifted singer-songwriter, Bethel Steele has been writing music since the age of 14, continuing through high school, college and a short post-collegiate career in the sciences. When Steele moved to a small town out side of Poughkeepsie, New York the music that had been written and played behind closed doors finally showed it's face to a listening audience. After a few months of playing in the area, Bethel recorded an 8-song EP, the result was "Beautiful Woman." "It was literally the result of an ultimatum," says Bethel about the 2006 release. "One of the bartenders where I played most often told me that he wouldn't let me perform again if I didn't have something to sell. So I recorded 'Beautiful Woman,' burnt some copies of it, used a picture of a sunset that I had taken a few weeks earlier and 'released' the CD the next time I played at that bar." Steele released the first full-length CD, "Come Home" at the end of June 2009. This effort is the result of more than a year of being in and out of the studio, bringing a range of musicians and different sounds to the soulful lyrics and driving rhythmic guitar that has become a trademark of Bethel's music. The album has tastes of a country upbringing, dashes of pop and rock, but is nailed in the folk genre. "'Come Home' is a reflection on my moving to Boston," Steele reveals, "I was torn between wanting to be out in the country with the open fields and wanting to have a community to be a part of, both musically and otherwise." Bethel has been showcased as a solo artist and as an opening act for nationally- and regionally-touring artists and has been busking throughout the Boston subway system. Steele is also a member of the group JP Unplugged (www. jpunplugged.org) that hosts an acoustic music series in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. www.bethelsteele.com ************** Sierra grew up in the rural Connecticut town of Thomaston, nurtured by the music of James Taylor, the sounds of the natural world, and the gift of an acoustic guitar from her father. Her brother, also a musician, inspired her both in life as a performer and with his death, when he was violently killed by a drunk driver in 1996. For Sierra, playing music is a way of cradling the memory of her brother and a way of connecting with her deepest emotions. Even in the shadows of her darkest topics, there lurks a glimmer of pure optimism and faith in the ability of regular people to reinvent themselves. Sierra’s beauty shows in the careful way she touches her guitar strings, like a spider perfecting her web. There is a sensuous grace with which she sings, that mesmerizes listeners and creates a hushed calm. It is no wonder that the likes of Catie Curtis, Rachael Davis, and Natalia Zukerman blessed Sierra’s new record with their talents. Sierra has performed throughout New England and up and down the West Coast. www.sierrarocks.com ************* 9PM - 11:30PM No Cover! April 23, 2010 ~An Evening of Jazz, Motown & More~ Marc Hoffman Multi-talented Singer/Composer/Pianist Marc Hoffman is back, along with his Bassist, to deliver us another evening of Jazz tunes, Motown Classics and popular favorites to round out their first two courses delivered back in the Fall to a most enthusiastic crowd! Marc always delivers an amazing evening of music for his audiences and you won't want to miss this! 9PM - 11:30PM No Cover! www.marchoffman.com May 1, 2010 ~Live Acoustic Americana/Bluegrass Duo~ Natty Boh We welcome Natty Boh back to our stage with another installment of their most excellent music! Natty Boh is a rockin' acoustic duo from Charlotte, NC featuring Chris Emerson on Mandolin/Vocals and Ty Bennett on Guitar/Vocals. Also appearing with the band Candlewiyck, the duo plays a mix of music ranging from rock to bluegrass and everything in between. They put a unique twist on songs by Tom Petty, Sublime, Johnny Cash, Guns & Roses, Jack Johnson and have an extensive catalog of original material as well. You're in for a real treat, Salisbury! 9PM - 11:30PM NO COVER! www.myspace.com/nattybohduo May 14, 2010 ~Live Southern Soul & More~ Gigi Dover & the Big Love 9PM - Midnight $5 Cover www.gigidover.com June 11, 2010 ~Live Jazz, Motown & More~ Marc Hoffman 9PM - 11:30PM No Cover www.marchoffman.com June 18, 2010 ~Live Contemporary Jazz Band~ The Brubakers 9PM - Midnight $5 Cover www.thebrubakers.net July 9, 2010 ~Live Local Dance Band~ Divided By Four 9PM - Midnight $5 Cover www.myspace.com/dividedby4 July 30, 2010 ~Live Acoustic Americana/Bluegrass Duo~ Natty Boh 9PM - 11:30PM No Cover www.myspace.com/nattybohduo August 6, 2010 ~Live Southern Soul & More~ Gigi Dover & the Big Love This is the Summer Night Out sponsored by Downtown Salisbury, Inc. Shops will be open late with special sales, refreshments and live entertainment all over the Downtown area. We fill up early on these Festival nights and especially with this band playing. You may want to come early to secure a seat! 9PM - Midnight No Cover www.gigidover.com October 8, 2010 ~Live Contemporary Jazz Band~ The Brubakers This is the October Tour Night Out sponsored by Downtown Salisbury, Inc. Shops will be open late with special sales, refreshments and live entertainment all over the Downtown area. We fill up early on these Festival nights and especially with this band playing. You may want to come early to secure a seat! 9PM - Midnight $5 Cover www.thebrubakers.net December 17, 2010 !!! Blue Vine Christmas Party!!! ~Live Southern Soul & More~ Gigi Dover & the Big Love 9PM - Midnight $5 Cover www.gigidover.com |
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