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Holiday Weekend Wrap Up and A Local Supergroup Debuts In New Bern

By Tracey Stones on

On the Scene With Tracey Stones

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Sunday is a Funday When Monday Takes A Holiday

The Adam Hill Band rocked Sunday Funday at Dukenfield’s Tavern, in Half Moon, NC. The band offered a great many favorites from classic rock to country. Of all the songs played, it was most awesome to hear them offer their original music. With that being said, here is the band with their song “Change.”

Change By the Adam Hill Band

Speaking of change, one thing that helped change things for the band this year was the opportunity to share some dates with the national touring act, Second Helping. They are based out of NC and serve as the longest running Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Band.

 

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As a result of this opportunity, Hill has traveled more and found quite a few like minds to keep company with while on the road. Following some time after a while, the idea of a new band emerge.

The Potters Hill Band is the result of that idea. The big band offering classic as well as southern rock and blues hits; made their debut in New Bern. Taking the stage on the deck at Blackbeard’s Triple Play Restaurant last night, they rocked the crowd and got hips shaking with their fun music.

Getting their name from the place they gather to rehearse, this band came about as a result of Chris McCallister wanting to share the stage with Adam Hill. Joining the two slingers are Jon Riggs, vocals and guitar, Tom Spellman, Josh Overby, and Dave Nichols also on the six strings.  Rick Ellis on bass, Joey Gilette on drums. Along with the skilled playing, they also offer beautiful harmonies with the backing vocals of Fleeta Griffith and Laura McCallister. Helping on some harmonies when time allows is Tracey Brenneman as well.

Much of the set list was offered with an off the cuff appeal, highlighting the ability of all players. In all, the meat and potatoes of the band got together for no more than five rehearsals.

The line up last night was nothing short of an all-star cast of local talent, that came together for the sake of fun and good times with music. Last night was memorable in that in all my years of covering live, local music, I never covered a SUPERGROUP. This was exciting. Players from five bands came together to rock the night. Those bands which were in part represented include The BiPolar Express, with Josh Overby offering some licks, Bern It Down was there with Tracey Brenneman offering backing tracks, Eight Track made the mix with bass player Rick Ellis offering his talents, The Adam Hill Band was present with Hill representing, and of course Second Helping had the most to offer with Chris McCallister on guitar, his lovely bride Laura on backing vocals, Fleeta Griffith joining her, drummer Joey Gilette, and guest guitarist Tom Spellman.

In all, there might have been time for a handful of practices and in some cases, that was evident. However, the fun part was watching off of these skilled players working things out. It’s not every day we have 30 guitar strings going at it with a rhythm section and three-part harmonies. It was quite sweet to take it in from all sides of the stage. The band is working on booking more dates around town and the area. You can keep up with that news by finding the band on Facebook by clicking this link: Potters Hill Band.

For fans of the band Second Helping, they have a date on the books this month. Mark the calendars for Saturday, September 22, 2018, and come to enjoy the show at the Red Room, 220 N Herritage St., Kinston, NC. Music starts at 10 pm.

For friends and fans of The Adam Hill Band, you can find Hill playing solo tonight at Crossroads Grill & Bar, Highway 55, Seven Springs, NC. Music is free and plays from 10 pm until 2 am. Tomorrow Hill will join the band at Capt. Bob Beck’s Marina Cafe for Sunday Funday. Music plays from 5-8 pm. Come to enjoy the great grooves and free food!

Friends and fans of Tracey Brenneman Music and her band Bern It Down, they are currently seeking a lead guitar player. If you are looking for your next break be sure to reach out to Brenneman on Facebook.

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Open Mic Madness at the Dirty Bird Brings Talent

 

One of the greatest parts of any open mic is, you never know who is going to show up. It has been a few weeks since I check out the open mic that is hosted weekly at The Brown Pelican. On Thursday evening I decided to stick around town and check things out around here for a change. I am so glad I did. Though it was one of the more quite open mics, it was jam-packed with talented players. The highlight of it was watching them all join together for a few songs after many solo acts offered their selections.

The night included delightful music offered by a trio of friends, CDS as the deemed themselves is simply music brothers Cecil, Doug, and Steve. With the fluttering notes of flute and the sweet sound of strings joining the mix, this group was fun, unique and full of talent. Later in the night, they were joined by host, Brian Mac on bongo, Randy Moore on electric guitar and Henry on the acoustic six-string. Before the night was done, bar back, Mike took to the stage and offered a few new songs he learned earlier in the day. That just makes my heart sing. I love being around to catch such a special moment.

Open mic is the kick off of music offerings each week at The Brown Pelican, 411 Broad Street, New Bern, NC. Sign up starts at 7 pm and music starts rocking at 8 pm. Live music offerings continue with acoustic acts serving the sounds from 7-10 pm each Friday night and bands rocking the stage from 8-11 pm every Saturday night. Tonight Selina Solomon will rolling town to deliver the sounds bar owner Heather Haiss loves. She will be helping the bar owner celebrate her birthday. I think she turns 29 today! No really!

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Getting Down Around Town

For fans and friends of the singer-songwriter, who is putting Country Music on the New Bern map, Bryan Mayer will be taking a pause for the cause tonight. He is scheduled to perform at the 5th Annual Promise Place Barn Bash. This annual Fundraiser raises money for Promise Place, our areas only Sexual Assault Agency. This charity event offers live music, awesome food that is fixed right on site, raffles, auction items and more. All proceeds from the event go to help Promise Place in their missions.

For those who might like to attend, but can’t, you can still make a donation to help Promise Place. Please visit their site today:

http://www.promiseplacenewbern.org/

Promise Place is a nonprofit organization. All donations to Promise Place are tax deductible.

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 Country Band Express will be playing your favorites tonight. For the best food and service, and music, you will find it at Moore’s Bar-B-Q in New Bern tonight. Located on Martin Luther King Highway, the band will be feeding you songs from 6-8 pm. Come out to eat and enjoy!

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Tonight at BrUtopia, 1201 Highway 70 East, New Bern, NC. On tap, they will be featuring the tunes of Sam Lewis. The music is free, the beer is fresh and the food trucks are always on site when the music plays. Stop by this weekend to show your support for local business, local beer and local music! Food is served from 5 until 10 pm. Music is offered from 7-10 pm.

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Looking at the bars around town, here is what I know… The Brown Pelican has singer-songwriter Salina Solomon, who returns for an annual show to celebrate bar owner Heather Haiss’ birthday. Enjoy the grooves and good times from 8-11 pm. The Brown Pelican is located at 411 Broad St. Admission is free but membership is required.

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This weekend Blackbeard’s Triple Play Restaurant offers the music of Stairwell, on the deck from 7-10 pm. Come out tonight to enjoy the fun rock sounds of this New Bern based rock outfit.

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Circa 1810 Bar offers the fun music of Ravenz Bru! Music is offered for a $2.00 cover from 8-11 pm. Tomorrow they offer free music from 5-8 with Tommy Duzan on stage for your entertainment pleasure from 5-8 pm! They are located at 221 S Front St., New Bern, NC.

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New Bern’s newest venue in town City Stage has a night of fiery dancing with Radiance Aglow offering a night of dance and fun times.

Radiance Aglow’s World Dance and Fire Show will be the finale of Aloha Habibi. This event is hosted by Kaitlyn Bellydance and Radiance Aglow. Ticket prices are $8.00 in advance and $10.00 at the door. Doors open at 5:00 and hula and belly dancers from all over North Carolina will begin performing at 7:30 p.m. indoors. Radiance Aglow’s world dance and fire show will be outdoors from 9:00-10:00 p.m. Ticket prices include all shows.

The City Stage is located at 901 B Pollock St, New Bern, NC.

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Cruising The Coast

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Morehead City, NC ~

Checking things out at Southern Salt Seafood Company & Waterfront Restaurant, they will offer the music of Spank returns to rock you into the rest of the weekend. They offer sounds from 9 pm – 12 am. Music is free and the food is awesome. Stop out and enjoy them both.

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Checking things out along the Crystal Coast, there will be live music found on the deck at Off the Hook this weekend. Owner, chef, manager, Charlie Weatherby offers live music each  Saturday from 10 pm until closing, 2 am. The menu is always pleasing and the bands always fun and rocking. The rest of the weekend offers the coastal town some New Bern talent. Saturday night offers the sounds of  80’s Unplugged. Off the Hook is located at 105 S 7th St., Morehead City, NC.  For more info, call (252) 499-9150.

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Beaufort, NC

The Cru Bar and Wine Store/ Beaufort Coffee Shop will offer music of New Bern’s own Marron Chaplin, rocking the stage from 8:30-11:30 pm. Cru Bar is located at 120 Turner St., Beaufort, NC. Need more info, call (252) 728-3066.

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Atlantic Beach, NC

There will be live music on tap tonight at Crystal Coast Brewing Company (Atlantic Beach Taproom). Music is served courtesy of Steel Shot 8:00- 11:00 pm. Come out tonight to enjoy the grooves and comedy relief of this Pamlico County-based duo.

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Rocking Around The Region

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Hey NC There is Live Music Everywhere

Answering the Call

Checking things out around the rest of the region, I ask my Facebook followers each week where we can go to hear them play. This is what they said this week

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Facebook Events Link

Here are all the great music options for you on Facebook this week. Check out all of the events here and express interest in the ones you like.

Live Music Events Around NC from Facebook

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Thanks for Reading!

Please go out and support live music tonight!  Always call the club in advance to confirm what you read here is true. Many times events change without anyone updating the Facebook event created.

I am dedicated to making sure you know where to go to find it. If you like this blog please sign up and get an email each time we publish.

I appreciate my readers, the musicians and the venues who all do a part in keeping live music alive! Give us a like and tell your friends by sharing this page on your social media pages. To the many bands and clubs, thanks for keeping me informed!

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Take kindness with you today, tip those that serve you and the music makers that rock you and hug people often and share the love. Don’t forget life is short and could end in a moment. Make sure you take time to enjoy the dance. Please party safely people! We love having you here with us! Rely on your sober friends, call a cab or sign up to Uber around!

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Keeping up with the Blogger

Look for me on Facebook by following this link:
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Feel free to invite me to your events. If you have a budget for advertising, please consider promoting your next event with me.

I read emails daily. You can send those to:
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Please include the day, the date, the time of the event, the time of your scheduled performance, what time doors open and the price of tickets. Sending along pictures is helpful. You may send links to band websites so I can post those as well. Thanks so much for helping me reach the people!

Thank You For Your Support

You are the reason I look forward to writing this each week. The reader is the ones who support this effort most. Thank you for taking the time to read this site. Knowing that you use this site to find live music thrills me. Thank you!

There are many ways for people to help keep the blog going. If you have a business, you can affordably advertise here on this site. There are many ways of doing so. For simple links to commercials, we can promote you here! We offer video ads, print ads, and feature advertising. The opportunities are truly endless.

If you are a reader, who likes the content of this blog and has a few dollars to spare, you can tip the blogger. There are several tip buckets on site. Two of the stations take $10.00 increments and one station takes $5.00 donations. All donations and tips are filtered back into the growth of this live music blog.

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Dancing with Familiar Faces and Rock with Fan Favorites

By Tracey Stones on

On the Scene With Tracey Stones

This week we dance with familiar faces and fan favorites. Come on friends, Let’s dance!

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Joe Brown & The Band Go To The Coast to Rock Off the Hook

Last week was an awesome week for Joe Brown & The Band. On Friday night they played the big stage for fans and friends in the New Bern Area, when they brought the final show for Footloose on the Neuse Summer Concerts Series, brought to us by Trent Cadillac and GMC and New Bern’s Park and Recreation Department.

Many gathered on the lawn for the final event of the Summer, just as many headed to the coast. On Saturday night, the band did the same and played their debut show at the beach. Joe Brown & The Band brought music for the people to the deck of Off The Hook. They rocked the crowd with their fun grooves. The crowd danced and enjoyed the holiday weekend and great music.

Joe Brown and The Band are a New Bern based soul and R&B band, that offer familiar favorites that will keep you in the groove. Be sure to click their name and follow the link to their Facebook page. Once you get there, don’t forget to give them alike!

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Bryan Mayer Band Celebrates Holiday Weekend Along the Coast

The Bryan Mayer Band offered a solid night of music last Saturday, to those out savoring the last moments of the Summer season. The band rocked the deck of Southern Salt Seafood Company and Waterfront Restaurant, 701 Evans St., Morehead City, NC.

The boys enjoyed a busy season of rocking festival crowds throughout our state and beyond. They spent a few weeks on the road, as well, rocking country fans to the North, making made stops in New York and Pennsylvania.

For fans and friends of the singer-songwriter, who is putting Country Music on the New Bern map, he will be taking a pause for the cause tomorrow night. He is scheduled to perform at the 5th Annual Promise Place Barn Bash. This annual Fundraiser raises money for Promise Place, our areas only Sexual Assault Agency. This charity event offers live music, awesome food that is fixed right on site, raffles, auction items and more. All proceeds from the event go to help Promise Place in their missions.

For those who might like to attend, but can’t, you can still make a donation to help Promise Place. Please visit their site today:

http://www.promiseplacenewbern.org/

Promise Place is a nonprofit organization. All donations to Promise Place are tax deductible.

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Hank Barbee and the Dusty Trio Come to Town to Promote Swanfest

On Wednesday evening I headed out to The Icehouse Waterfront Restaurant in Swansboro to check in with my sweet friends, known as The Dusty Trio. Hank Barbee, Jim Durham, and Matt Henderson were offering the fun grooves to the crowd on the deck.

When the band is rocking in full formation, they are known as The Dust Parade and offer the mad drum skills of Logan Watson in the backbeat. Though he was not with the band during this gig, he will be rocking the community stage this Sunday with The Dust Parade for Swanfest.  The band will be at the pavilion in historic downtown Swansboro with music playing for 6:30-8 pm. You are invited to bring your lawn chairs and blankets. This show will wrap up another fun music season with special thanks being extended to Seaside Arts Council.

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Getting Down Around Town

Tommy Duzan Sr jamming in Bear Square!

First up,  please note:

RESCHEDULED EVENT: 

Join the New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce and Emerald Owl Productions, Inc. in what will be the LARGEST LASER LIGHT SHOW & GLOW PARTY we have ever thrown in eastern North Carolina! If you have been to our other events, this one will be EVEN BIGGER!

It will be family friendly, yet fun for people of ALL ages! Bring your best glow in the dark attire — neon shirts will look GREAT once it gets dark. There will be music from all decades, contests, prizes, and some special surprises.

Bring a towel if you plan to get into the FOAM PARTY or if you are perhaps even willing to get SLIMED! More details on that later! This event is safe for the kids, but also fun for adults of all ages! It is just a great reason to get everyone together in a positive and fun atmosphere!

This event was scheduled for May 18, 2018; however, the forecast of bad weather has caused it to be postponed to September 7, 2018.

LOCATION CHANGE: Note the event is NOT at Union Point Park. It is just a few blocks down still on the waterfront at 403 East Front Street at the roundabout at Broad & East Front. There is a large grass lot there.

On the bill for your entertainment pleasure come to enjoy the sounds of Now or Never with Tiffany Elaine

Checking out the Bar Scene:

Tonight at BrUtopia, 1201 Highway 70 East, New Bern, NC, music plays 7-10 pm. On tap, they will be featuring the tunes of Patrick Bliss. The music is free, the beer is fresh and the food trucks are always on site when the music plays. Stop by this weekend to show your support for local business, local beer and local music! Serving food tonight will be La Cocina Del Coqui. They arrive at 5 pm and serve until 10 pm. Tomorrow night enjoy the music of Sam Lewis.

Looking at the bars around town, here is what I know… The Brown Pelican has Brian Mac, who will be offering songs from 7-10 pm. Tomorrow night come to enjoy singer-songwriter Salina Solomon, who returns for an annual show to celebrate bar owner, Heather Haiss’ birthday. Enjoy the grooves and good times from 8-11 pm. The Brown Pelican is located at 411 Broad St. Admission is free but membership is required.

This weekend Blackbeard’s Triple Play Restaurant offers the music of Potters Hill Band, they’ll be on the deck from 7-10 pm. This band is making their debut appearance on stage tonight and it will unfold right here in New Bern, NC. This is what we might consider a local supergroup. The players include Adam Hill from The Adam Hill Band, Chris McCallister from Second Helping, cutting chords on the guitars, singer Jonathan Riggs will front the band, Rick Ellis from 8 Track offers bass parts and Joey Gillette on drums. The band came about as a result of two bands setting out on tour this Summer. During the time that Second Helping and Adam Hill Band toured, talk brewed about creating a new band and tonight is the unveiling.

Circa 1810 Bar offers the fun music of Dueling Pianos! Music is offered for a $5.00 cover from 7-11 pm.  They are located at 221 S Front St., New Bern, NC

New Bern’s newest venue in town, City Stage offers a Stand-up Comedy Showcase with Matt White and Friends

Friday, September 7th Stand up Comedy Showcase with Matt White and Friends
Each month. Matt White brings a group of hilarious comics to City Stage! Winner of the “2012 Port City Top Comic” and 2013 “Carolina’s Funniest Comic”, Matt White’s brand of observational humor mixed with improv and theatre elements engages audiences and leaves them giggling for days. Join Matt and friends for an evening of laughter and fun. 7:00 pm Showtime $8.00 Cover Charge
City Stage is a Private Club. There is a $1.00 Annual Membership Fee.

The City Stage is located at 901 B Pollock St, New Bern, NC.

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Cruising The Coast

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Morehead City, NC ~

Checking things out at Southern Salt Seafood Company & Waterfront Restaurant, they will offer the music of Justin Castellano this evening on the deck from 9 pm until midnight! Tomorrow night Spank returns to rock you into the rest of the weekend. They offer sounds from 9 pm – 12 am. Music is free and the food is awesome. Stop out and enjoy them both.

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Checking things out along the Crystal Coast, there will be live music found on the deck at Off the Hook this weekend. Owner, chef, manager, Charlie Weatherby offers live music each  Saturday from 10 pm until closing, 2 am. The menu is always pleasing and the bands always fun and rocking. The rest of the weekend offers the coastal town some New Bern talent. Saturday night offers the sounds of  80’s Unplugged.  Off the Hook is located at 105 S 7th St., Morehead City, NC.  For more info, call (252) 499-9150.

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Beaufort, NC

The Cru Bar and Wine Store/ Beaufort Coffee Shop will offer music of 4EverAll tonight. Music is offered tomorrow evening from 8:30-11:30. The show is free but please feel free to tip the players. Tomorrow New Bern’s own Marron Chaplin will be rocking the stage from 8:30-11:30 pm. Cru Bar is located at 120 Turner St., Beaufort, NC. Need more info, call (252) 728-3066.

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The Royal James Cafe offers the music of Cecil Gilkin, who will offer the rocking sounds you love tonight from 9 pm until 12 am. The show is free, the burgers are awesome and the service is friendly. The Royal James is located at 117 Turner St. For more info please call (252) 728-4573.

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Mark Hibbs will offer the sounds this evening for those that dine at Clawson’s 1905 Restaurant & Pub. He will be playing music from 5:30-8:30 pm for those out and about for a delicious supper.

Atlantic Beach, NC

There will be live music on the sand at  Idle Hour Biergarten. Music is served along with the good food from 6:30- 9 pm. Come out tonight to enjoy the grooves of Carolina Sky, live tonight on the sand stage from 6:30-9 pm.

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Rocking Around The Region

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Hey NC There is Live Music Everywhere

Answering the Call

Checking things out around the rest of the region, I ask my Facebook followers each week where we can go to hear them play. This is what they said this week

September 3 at 8:00 PM♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Facebook Events Link

Here are all the great music options for you on Facebook this week. Check out all of the events here and express interest in the ones you like.

Live Music Events Around NC from Facebook

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Thanks for Reading!

Please go out and support live music tonight!  Always call the club in advance to confirm what you read here is true. Many times events change without anyone updating the Facebook event created.

I am dedicated to making sure you know where to go to find it. If you like this blog please sign up and get an email each time we publish.

I appreciate my readers, the musicians and the venues who all do a part in keeping live music alive! Give us a like and tell your friends by sharing this page on your social media pages. To the many bands and clubs, thanks for keeping me informed!

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Take kindness with you today, tip those that serve you and the music makers that rock you and hug people often and share the love. Don’t forget life is short and could end in a moment. Make sure you take time to enjoy the dance. Please party safely people! We love having you here with us! Rely on your sober friends, call a cab or sign up to Uber around!

♥♥♥♥

Keeping up with the Blogger

Look for me on Facebook by following this link:
https://www.facebook.com/TraceyStones69.
Feel free to invite me to your events. If you have a budget for advertising, please consider promoting your next event with me.

I read emails daily. You can send those to:
ncmz.live@gmail.com
Please include the day, the date, the time of the event, the time of your scheduled performance, what time doors open and the price of tickets. Sending along pictures is helpful. You may send links to band websites so I can post those as well. Thanks so much for helping me reach the people!

Thank You For Your Support

You are the reason I look forward to writing this each week. The reader is the ones who support this effort most. Thank you for taking the time to read this site. Knowing that you use this site to find live music thrills me. Thank you!

There are many ways for people to help keep the blog going. If you have a business, you can affordably advertise here on this site. There are many ways of doing so. For simple links to commercials, we can promote you here! We offer video ads, print ads, and feature advertising. The opportunities are truly endless.

If you are a reader, who likes the content of this blog and has a few dollars to spare, you can tip the blogger. There are several tip buckets on site. Two of the stations take $10.00 increments and one station takes $5.00 donations. All donations and tips are filtered back into the growth of this live music blog.

NCMZ.LIVE also has Sponsorship opportunities available. If you have an event and would like media coverage for the music portion, please consider NCMZ.LIVE as a reputable music source for promoting your next event.

This site is currently seeking corporate sponsors to host this site. If you are the CEO of your organization and wish to invest in the arts and music promotions, please consider NCMZ.LIVE as the place to be!  To find out more on any and all of these opportunities, please email ncmz.live@gmail.com to learn more.

Support Live Music Promotions ~ Tip The Blogger!

Blog Donations

This site is a free service and published twice weekly as a gentle reminder for people to get out and support live music. If you enjoy this blog and the content, please help support my mission. Your donations will help fuel the growth of this informative live music blog. All contributions are appreciated. Thank you for your support!

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Happy Birthday to a Bluesman and Rocking with New Bern’s Rock Trio

By Tracey Stones on

Happy Birthday, Blues Man, Let’s Celebrate You!

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What a beautiful day. Today truly is a special day. Some of my favorite people in the world were born on this day, for that I celebrate!!! One of them is the coolest blues cat around these parts. Big Jim Kohler walked into my life with his music in March 2013 and changed it for the greater good in so many ways.

From 2013-2017 Big Jim played his blues to my begging ears regularly and each time he and his bride, Kathy Kohler, did that; it nourished a part of my soul that had been neglected for decades. It was enough to get me thinking about writing again. Once I scored a smartphone capable of good video in 2014, I started videotaping and taking pics. By 2015 I was publishing music news weekly and many weeks I mentioned Big Jim and his blues!

A year ago my sweet friend was clinging to life and coming out of a medically induced coma for his 50th birthday. I sat next to his bed with his hand in mine and prayed for God to keep him here with us. In my talks with God, I explained how we had more good work to do. I told God that if Jim pulled through I would spend the rest of my days trying to build a healthier music community for him to play. That mission still walks with me daily.

Now that he is on the road to recovery from his addiction to alcohol, feeling better every day and out here playing his blues for us again. I am even more inspired to see a foundation for music makers. There is a great need for a Blues Society in our area and that is in the works as part of the overall mission. Big Jim is the ambassador of it all!

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This weekend Big Jim is celebrating his birthday with friends, and doing what he loves…he is playing his blues for a wedding in the mountains today. You can catch him on stage at The City Stage on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. Music will be served from 7-9 pm. To keep up to speed with the band, check out this link: Big Jim Kohler 

Before we leave here running, cause walkin’ is much too slow, let me say:

Happy Birthday, bluesman! 

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On the Scene With Tracey Stones

Rocking with Music Videographer Debra Warren

The BiPolar Express Rocked The Tarheel

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A local trio of rockers, known best as The BiPolar Express opened the night of rock-driven performances at The Tarheel Concert Venue, in Jacksonville, NC. The New Bern based band features Josh Overby on guitar and vocals, Wick Wickline on bass and vocals, and Mike Lancaster on drums and vocals. They are a fun cover band offering all the great songs from the 80’s and 90’s hair band era. This alone made them a great pick for opening the night for the popular 80’s band Great White.

They are all well-rounded and talented players, who have great fun when they gather on stage. They offer classic like Ratt’s “Round and Round,” AC/DC’s “Whole Lotta Rosie” Bon Jovi, “Livin’ On A Prayer” Morris Day and The Time’s “Jungle Love,” when they want to funk you up, and even Mötley Crüe, Poison and Guns n Roses music is also featured in their setlist!

If you have not seen this rocking trio, be sure to pencil them in soon. You will not be disappointed.

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Jack Russell’s Great White

Closing out the rock bill at the Tarheel Concert Venue, was Jack Russell’s, Great White. For those old enough to hold memories of the 80’s Hair Band Rock Era then you will remember this band from their chart-topping hit “Once Bitten Twice Shy”

Following the show, I did some research on the man and the band and here is what I learned, mostly from Wikipedia:

The band originated under the will of teen rocker Jack Russell, who was the drummer for the band in the early days, and Mark Kendall who was the co-founder and guitar player. They first came together under the name Highway. As they evolved they became Livewires. They ended that era by playing their last gig as Wires.

As they rocked through the 80’s they would become the chart-toppers known to us as Great White. They offered several hits including  “Save Your Love” and “Rock Me” with their first album Once Bitten in 1987. Twice Shy is what gave us their greatest hit, “Once Bitten Twice Shy.”

The band continued to rock through the 90’s without any chart-topping success until they broke up in 2001.

In 2002, Russell was keeping busy with his own project, but having a hard time attracting audiences, so he got together with Kendall and asked for permission to tour under the name of “Jack Russell’s Great White.”

The following year the band would make headlines after a playing a show at a bar on Rhode Island called The Station. The sell out crowd was ready to rock the new year right, when sadly an accident turned the night to tragedy and the soundproofing in the club caught fire, leading to a blaze that claimed 100 lives. One of the lives lost was the band’s guitarist Ty Longley.

Since 2011, Russell has been keeping busy, releasing music and touring. The current line up features, obviously, Jack Russell, lead vocals, percussion, Tony Montana, rhythm guitar, backing vocals, keyboards, harmonica; Robby Lochner, lead guitar, backing vocals, Dicki Fliszar, drums, backing vocals and Dan McNay, bass guitar, backing vocals.

During their show last night at the Tarheel they offered a great many of their own works, but Russell also took us on a journey of how he got into this rock n roll business and offered some Hendrix and Zeppelin samplings as well.

There are a couple of newer songs I found to be worthy of your listening time. The one song they offered last night that resonated with me was “My Addiction.” It’s a moving song with lots of truth. If you would like to check it out, just click here:

 My Addiction by Jack Russell’s Great White

For more information on the band visit them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JackRussellsGreatWhite/

If you would rather bypass the social media outlets, you can visit them on the web: http://www.jackrussellsgreatwhiteband.com/

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Getting Down Around Town

Tommy Duzan Sr jamming in Bear Square!

Tonight at BrUtopia, 1201 Highway 70 East, New Bern, NC, music plays 7-10 pm. On tap, they will be featuring the tunes of Mykel Barbee. The music is free, the beer is fresh and the food trucks are always on site when the music plays. Stop by this weekend to show your support for local business, local beer and local music!

Looking at the bars around town, here is what I know… The Brown Pelican has Steel County Express from 8-11 pm. The Brown Pelican is located at 411 Broad St. Admission is free but membership is required.

This weekend Blackbeard’s Triple Play Restaurant offers the music of KC and Ryal from Rural Route Romance, giving up the grooves from 7-10 pm on the deck tonight. On tap for Sunday, the Wannabees will be rocking the deck from 6:30-10 pm.

Circa 1810 Bar offers the fun music of Corey Stuart, bring back the 80’s and more! Music is offered for a $2.00 cover from 8-11 pm. On Sunday enjoy free music with Hank Barbee on the patio from 5-8 pm. They are located at 221 S Front St., New Bern, NC

New Bern’s newest venue in town, City Stage says, Saturday, September 1st “Cirque Du Smash” An Evening of Aerial Performance Art
Smash Studios presents the first in their exciting series of Cirque themed events.! Artists will perform acrobatics and dance with Aerial Silks, and the Circus Lyra, an aerial hoop suspended in the air. The musical theme for the night is of Smash  Rock! Come and witness an evening of epic proportions!

Main Stage 8:00pm-12:00am
Tickets $10.00
Table Reservations Recommended 252.631.5122
City Stage is a Private Club. There is a $1.00 Annual Membership Fee.

The City Stage is located at 901 B Pollock St, New Bern, NC.

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Cruising The Coast

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Morehead City, NC ~

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Checking things out along the Crystal Coast, there will be live music found on the deck at Off the Hook this weekend. Owner, chef, manager, Charlie Weatherby offers live music each Friday and Saturday from 10 pm until closing, 2 am. On Sunday you are invited to brunch on the deck with live music offered 12 pm until 4 pm. The menu is always pleasing and the bands always fun and rocking. The rest of the weekend offers the coastal town some New Bern talent. Saturday night brings the great grooves of Joe Brown and The Band from New Bern, NC. That shows kicks off at 10 pm. On Sunday you will be serenaded by another talented Bern boy, Ed Prophet, with music served noon til 4 pm. Off the Hook is located at 105 S 7th St., Morehead City, NC.  For more info, call (252) 499-9150.

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Checking things out at Southern Salt Seafood Company & Waterfront Restaurant, they’ll have New Bern’s tallest man in country music rocking you on the deck tonight from 9 pm til midnight. Bryan Mayer Band is always a fun time. Call the friends and make plans to meet for a good meal, and great times tonight!

Beaufort, NC

The Cru Bar and Wine Store/ Beaufort Coffee Shop will offer a Variety show; Moulin Rouge with entertainment at 9 pm. Cru Bar is located at 120 Turner St., Beaufort, NC. Need more info, call (252) 728-3066.

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Atlantic Beach, NC

There will be live music on the sand at  Idle Hour Biergarten. Music is served along with the good food from 6:30- 9 pm tonight. Come out tonight to enjoy the grooves of Davy Williamson live on the sand stage from 6:30-9 pm.

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Rocking Around The Region

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Hey NC There is Live Music Everywhere

Answering the Call

Checking things out around the rest of the region, I ask my Facebook followers each week where we can go to hear them play. This is what they said this week

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Facebook Events Link

Here are all the great music options for you on Facebook this week. Check out all of the events here and express interest in the ones you like.

Live Music Events Around NC from Facebook

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Thanks for Reading!

Please go out and support live music tonight!  Always call the club in advance to confirm what you read here is true. Many times events change without anyone updating the Facebook event created.

I am dedicated to making sure you know where to go to find it. If you like this blog please sign up and get an email each time we publish.

I appreciate my readers, the musicians and the venues who all do a part in keeping live music alive! Give us a like and tell your friends by sharing this page on your social media pages. To the many bands and clubs, thanks for keeping me informed!

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Take kindness with you today, tip those that serve you and the music makers that rock you and hug people often and share the love. Don’t forget life is short and could end in a moment. Make sure you take time to enjoy the dance. Please party safely people! We love having you here with us! Rely on your sober friends, call a cab or sign up to Uber around!

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From Country to Rock and from the Blues to Open Mic Madness NCMZ Has You Covered

By Tracey Stones on

 

Saturday Sessions ~ Music School ~ Class Is In

 

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Eric Bailey Sound Pro
Father and Son Filming!
Lights, camera Actions with Tutt Media
Founder, Earl Jones

Last Saturday evening I was invited to a night of music featuring new talent on the rise. The performance showcased the students enrolled at Earl Jones Music School Academy,  located in Jacksonville, NC.

Earl Jones Music Revue

The school is owned and by Earl Jones and father to John Jones, who was presenting his students with an opportunity to learn about performance. They not only offer the traditional lessons at the Academy, they also help prepare students for some other aspects of the music business.

Rob Gasperon
Charlotte Whatley
Chloe Bergen

 

In Saturday’s lesson, the students were versed in recording a television show and they all shined during their performances. The four students that were featured for that part of the program included Rob Gasperson, who offer a couple of selections on piano; Charlotte Whatley, who played guitar and sang a song for us; Chloe Bergen offered a more modern selection with the six string and her voice and Meredith Wilson who played a couple of numbers, the first a solo performance and the follow-up featuring  John Jones on guitar. Wilson picked up the guitar a month ago but sounds like she has been signing for a lifetime. She is ambitious and wishes to learn all the instruments but set out with the guitar when she signed up with the Academy under Jone’s direction.

The Ramshackles

There were many that took the stage. Four of the players were Academy Students who took to the stage before John Jones came front and center with his Ramshackle Band. They offered a set of original works featuring Kaitlyn Humphrey on bass guitar and Rusty Hatcher added percussion.

John Jones and his Ramshackle Band with Ghost Town

It was great fun to hear Jones perform his own compositions. I have grown to know him as the media host for Music Monday, which airs Monday on Thunder Country 96.3 FM at 8:30 am weekly! I have watched him sit in with guests on guitar and slide guitar as well. So it was a new angle to hear him perform with students and fellow music makers alike.

Making it even more delightful, I sat with Tom Barbee and his bride for the performance. The cameraman, Justin Kilpatrick was sporting his son’s T-shirt. I spotted that Hank Barbee shirt just as soon as I snuck into the room.

 

Closing out the night was the talented Justin Rivenbark from Wallace, NC, including Jones on bass and Hatcher on percussions for a round!

In all, it was a fun night of folk and country offerings music, as well as a look at some of the great features students have access to when they sign up at the Earl Jones Music School. Beyond learning how to play the instruments of choice, students can become a part of the Academy and learn the ins and outs of the business too. The school is limited for space for private lessons and Jones currently has a waiting list. However for anyone interested in the Academy be sure to call 910-353-6633 for more information.

Before I go, a big applause and hats off to the production companies too that assist in these lessons. Tutt Media handled the camera work and video production with Otis Tutt and Justin Kilpatrick filming and Eric Baily of  Anywhere PRO Audio & Entertainment engineering the sound. It was a job well done by all involved.

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We Were Thunderstruck On Saturday Under Clear Skies

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When I noted, that I was going to be in the area for Thunderstruck, at Humphrey Farm Festival and Event Center in Hubert, NC, on Saturday night, I had to stop by and get rocked. This band is rarely in our area and they are the most fun you can have with a set of AC/DC songs! It was a great time for rockin’ jams familiar to the dedicated fans! Before my exit, the fan base was stage side and rocking right along with the band!

This band is full of energy and Jeff Young on guitar knows how to work for the crowd. He certainly has grown into his role as a showman over the years in his stage character of Angus Young. With a friendship that spans more than a decade and connected by music, I have enjoyed the journey of Young’s career. He is the first NC artist I ever wrote about. He was with the band High Voltage and I wrote an article for the band’s MySpace profile. It was just a few days back, since then.

Young is an impressive guitarist who not only emulates heroes remarkably well but also offers original music with other band projects. A couple of years ago he cut chops and chords with Last Call Messiahs, who were nominated for the best rock band award at the 2016 Carolina Music Awards.

Nowadays, Young keeps busy with Thunderstruck NC and his new project with vocalist Lee Robinson, Nightrain. The new band is a Guns n Roses Tribute act that is based out of Raleigh, NC. Both bands have gigs coming up in the month ahead, so be sure to like both bands pages on Facebook and make some time to go get rocked!

 

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We Head North and Find Adam Hill Band and Friends in Kinston, NC

 

Adam Hill Band rocked North Street Burger Bar and Grill in Kinston, NC on Saturday night. Now located on Highway 70 East, just as you pass the McDonald’s on the right, coming from New Bern, you will see the place on the right next to the Waffle House.

This is a big venue with a nice outdoor stage and two rooms inside for folks to sit back and relax, as they grab a meal and enjoy some music. In fact, on the bill tonight offering music at 9:30 pm will be J Lane, who was in the house last week supporting his music brother Adam Hill.

Lane had rocked a gig right before at the Woodducks game and was asked to sing the National Anthem before the start of the game. Also in the house and joining in on the fun was Jon Riggs, singer/songwriter, drummer, and frontman for Second Helping! Riggs will rock North Street Burger Bar and Grill this Saturday, September 1, 2018, from 10 pm til closing.

As for the Adam Hill Band this weekend, the boys have two gigs scheduled. You can find them in the middle of the day tomorrow, rocking at New River Harley Davidson in Jacksonville, NC. Take a pause for the cause and join them. Music starts when the last bike rolls in at 1:30 pm.

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On Sunday the guys will head back to Jacksonville, NC and rock Dukenfield’s Tavern for the End of Summer Blow Out Bash. The fun starts at 3 pm. So make a plan to get rocked by this trio this weekend.

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Open Mic Madness Ushers in the Week in Newport, NC

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On Monday I headed out to Open Mic hosted by the hard-working Tiffany Elaine. Every second and fourth Monday she hosts a night of music at Shortway Brewing Co with music being served by a variety of talented artists from 6-9 pm.

During my time in the house, I was entertained by Roger Boyer who offered a cover song as well as a couple of original works. Mackenzie Webb, a 14-year-old uke player with a powerful voice and warm vibe and Ashton Ward, who got the jam going. Switching things up was Eli Puchalski, who graced the mic with some music poetry. Following his three-song spin on the night, New Bern talent Jill Adair offered a couple of selections. Closing out the night of fun was hostess Tiffany Elaine and guest host Fernando Rivera offering a new Now and Never song. For those looking for the duo, Now or Never will be gigging tomorrow night at Shipwrecks in Morehead City, NC. Just click the link for all the info:

LABOR DAY PARTY W NOW OR NEVER @ SHIPWRECKS!

For music fans and players looking to check out Tiffany Elaine and her many open mic events, here is what’s in store this coming week:

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For fans of Tiffany Elaine, she has a gig this evening entertaining the folks at

Marina Cafe with music being served from 8-11 pm tonight.

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Getting Down Around Town

Tonight at  BrUtopia, 1201 Highway 70 East, New Bern, NC, music plays 7-10 pm. On tap, they will be featuring the music of Tommy Duzan Sr., being offered tonight. Tomorrow night enjoy the tunes of Mykel Barbee. All music is free, the beer is fresh and the food trucks are always on site when music plays. Stop by this weekend to show your support for local business, local beer and local music in one stop!

Checking out what is going down in town, Fairlight and The Scorpio Moon will be live on the deck at the DoubleTree from 5-9 pm. Christoph’s on the Water features a menu for deck parties and the music will surely move you. Come dance.

The Concert Series Footloose on the Neuse wraps up tonight with the local talent Joe Brown and The Band. The party starts at 6:30 pm, with music for the people being offered until 9 pm. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair, the bug spray and come to enjoy free music in the park that will move you into the holiday weekend. Vendors will be on site to serve you. Leave the coolers at home, but bring the kids! Big shout out and thank you to Trent Cadillac- GMC and New Bern Parks and Recreation Department for offering our town this fun concert series. It was greatly appreciated!!!

Looking at the bars around town, here is what I know… The Brown Pelican has Kristie Lynn offering tunes from 7-10 pm. Tomorrow night it’s Steel County Express from 8-11 pm. The Brown Pelican is located at 411 Broad St. Admission is free but membership is required.

This weekend Blackbeard’s Triple Play Restaurant offers Smokehouse on the deck tonight 7-10 pm and TrainWeck will be working the grooves on the inside from 10 pm til closing. Tomorrow you can groove to music with KC and Ryal from Rural Route Romance, giving up the grooves from 7-10 pm. On Sunday the Wannabees will be rocking the deck from 6:30-10 pm.

Circa 1810 Bar offers Dueling Pianos tonight from 7-11 pm for a $5.00 cover. Tomorrow it is the fun music of Corey Stuart bring back the 80’s and more! Music is offered for a $2.00 cover from 8-11 pm. On Sunday enjoy free music with Hank Barbee on the patio from 5-8 pm.

New Bern’s newest venue in town, City Stage offers a great night of music featuring a show brought to us by the good folks at GEM Productions. Tonight it is a triple bill of local NC talent with, the Take Kindlies taking the stage at 8 pm. Following their fun set you will enjoy Gabrielle Christie’s final gig with the band she helped build, Bearfoot Monty will rock at 9 pm and closing out the night, it’s regional great Rebekah Todd. Tickets are $8.00 and available at the door. The City Stage is located at 901 B Pollock St, New Bern, NC.

 

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Cruising The Coast

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Fans of Jazz will be treated to a fun night with Blue Moon Jazz ,offering live music at Morehead City Country Club from 6:30-9:00 pm.

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Checking things out along the Crystal Coast, there will be live music found on the deck at Off the Hook this weekend. Owner, chef, manager, Charlie Weatherby offers live music each Friday and Saturday from 10 pm until closing, 2 am. On Sunday you are invited to brunch on the deck with live music offered 12 pm until 4 pm. The menu is always pleasing and the bands always fun and rocking. Tonight you can be rocked by The Lost Artists. Saturday night brings the great grooves of Joe Brown and The Band from New Bern, NC. Both shows kick off at 10 pm. On Sunday you will be serenaded by Ed Prophet, with music served noon til 4 pm. Off the Hook is located at 105 S 7th St., Morehead City, NC.  For more info, call (252) 499-9150.

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Checking things out at Southern Salt Seafood Company & Waterfront Restaurant, they’ll have Core Sound rocking the deck tonight. Cecil Gilken and friends will deliver the classic rock and blues tunes that move you from 9 pm til the midnight hour. Tomorrow night it is New Bern’s tallest man in country music,  Bryan Mayer Band rocks’em from 9 pm until midnight.

 

Beaufort, NC

 

The Cru Bar and Wine Store/ Beaufort Coffee Shop will be rocking tonight with the Celtic funk sounds that will move you, offered by the always energetic Tan and Sober Gentlemen. Music is offered from 9-midnight. Tomorrow it’s a Variety show; Moulin Rouge with entertainment at 9 pm. Cru Bar is located at 120 Turner St., Beaufort, NC. Need more info, call (252) 728-3066.

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Live on stage at The Dock House tonight you can enjoy the country and popular classics courtesy of Bobby Webb & Co. Music plays from 9 pm until 1:30 am.

 

Atlantic Beach, NC

Under the Gun will be taking a ride to the coast tonight to perform at Idle Hour Biergarten. Music is served along with the good food from 6:30- 9 pm tonight. Tomorrow you can catch Davy Williamson live on the sand stage from 6:30-9 pm.

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Tipsy Turtle offers the grooves of Steel Shot out back, on stageout tonight. The Pamlico County duo offer tunes from 9 pm until midnight! If you having fun with the talent, this is a good show to check out. Shawn Mitchell and Jeremy Lowery love to involve the audience in all their shows.

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Emerald Isle, NC

Checking things out on the other end of the strip we stop in Emerald Isle and find Chris Bellamy has a gig tonight. entertaining folks at  Flipperz Family Bar & Grill. Music will be served with food from 6:30-9:30 pm.

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Fans of reggae music will love the band out back at the E-Club tonight. Come groove with Monjah, offering the beats from 7-10 pm. Steel County Express offers music inside from 10 till closing.

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SALT BAR has all that beach music fans could hope for…come enjoy the grooves of Jim Quick and The Coastline, with tunes being offered from 9 pm until midnight.

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Rocking Around The Region

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Hey NC There is Live Music Everywhere

Answering the Call

Checking things out around the rest of the region, I ask my Facebook followers each week where we can go to hear them play. This is what they said this week

August 27 at 7:15 PM

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Facebook Events Link

Here are all the great music options for you on Facebook this week. Check out all of the events here and express interest in the ones you like.

Live Music Events Around NC from Facebook

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Thanks for Reading!

Please go out and support live music tonight!  Always call the club in advance to confirm what you read here is true. Many times events change without anyone updating the Facebook event created.

I am dedicated to making sure you know where to go to find it. If you like this blog please sign up and get an email each time we publish.

I appreciate my readers, the musicians and the venues who all do a part in keeping live music alive! Give us a like and tell your friends by sharing this page on your social media pages. To the many bands and clubs, thanks for keeping me informed!

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Take kindness with you today, tip those that serve you and the music makers that rock you and hug people often and share the love. Don’t forget life is short and could end in a moment. Make sure you take time to enjoy the dance. Please party safely people! We love having you here with us! Rely on your sober friends, call a cab or sign up to Uber around!

♥♥♥♥

Look for me on Facebook by following this link:
https://www.facebook.com/TraceyStones69.
Feel free to invite me to your events. If you have a budget for advertising, please consider promoting your next event with me.

I read emails daily. You can send those to:
ncmz.live@gmail.com
Please include the day, the date, the time of the event, the time of your scheduled performance, what time doors open and the price of tickets. Sending along pictures is helpful. You may send links to band websites so I can post those as well. Thanks so much for helping me reach the people!

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Blog Donations

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Music Being Made in New Bern All Week Long

By Tracey Stones on

 

 

Wednesday was  with Music in New Bern, NC

 

Dan Jam Phillips offered friends and fans his mid-week re-boot from the stage at the newly renovated City Stage. Joining Phillips this week for the jam session was Tank Wetherington, who offered the electric accompaniment on strings as Phillips offered the acoustic sounds and vocals.

Phillips offered this mid-week reboot for several weeks this month, in case you missed it. He was accompanied by a talented friend each week. On Wednesday, August, 8 he was found rocking the room with Alan Gleason. The following week he brought in the second member of the Dan Jam Band, Scott Carlisle. This week we met Wetherington. Next week and for the next couple, Phillips is off, but keep it here to find out where he will rock you next!

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John Van Dyke offers Songs from the American Song Book

 

When not running around the behind the scenes, doing all the tasks it takes to make things happen… whether those tasks entail management, waiter, host or clean-up crew at the new City Stage, John Van Dyke always shines brightest when you find him on stage.

He can be found there in many forms, always offering pieces of a well-lived soul and one with tales to tell. An actor, an entertainer, a singer a bandleader, Van Dyke is living his dream these days and still finding time to perform. Catch him on Wednesdays at the City Stage from 7-9:30 pm offering Songs From an American Song Book. He gives you the standards and delivers the fun show tunes you love.

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Adam Hill Offers Music for Professionals Night

In the spur of the moment, Adam Hill was scheduled to perform with the band on the patio last Saturday, but due to scheduling conflicts and managerial changeovers, we finally got things straight and canceled Hill at the Harvey and served The Hot Buttered Grits in his place. Once Hill connected with the new manager, he was asked to perform on the balcony the following Wednesday. Hill accepted and offered a great night of music on the back balcony at Circa 1810.

I personally enjoyed the surprise of Hill in New Bern during the week and spending time with the love of his life, Tracey Turner!

For friends and fans of the Adam Hill Band come out tonight and show your love. They will be rocking the North Street Burger Bar, located on Highway 70 East, Kinston, NC. Music gets rocking at 10 pm. Come early for some great food and stay late to rock the night away.

Getting Down Around Town

Tonight at  BrUtopia, 1201 Highway 70 East, New Bern, NC, music plays 7-10 pm, featuring the music of Tommy Duzan Sr. being offered from 7-10 pm.

Checking out what is going down in the bars around town, here is what I know… The Brown Pelican offers The Mother Notes on the books, to rock you from 8-11 pm. The Brown Pelican is located at 411 Broad St.

Over at Blackbeard’s Triple Play Restaurant, The Roman Sams come to town to rock’em from 7-10 pm.

 

Next up, the newest venue in town, City Stage offers a night of Improv Comedy with the performance of Walk in Bathtub. Audiences are part of the show! Give us your suggestions and watch us create hilarious unscripted scenes right before your eyes! This month featuring Walk in Bathtub, New Bern’s own Improv Team! Come and explore the hilarious, unpredictable world of Improv comedy.
7:00 pm Show – Tickets $7.00
City Stage is a Private Club. There is a $1.00 Annual Membership Fee.

Tonight is the Saturday of the month which marks open mic at Broad Street Christian Church, which is hosted monthly by Mathew Kerlin. This event was once hosted at Trent River Coffee Company, on Craven St., but moved at the turn of the year when Coffee Company, owner, Ed Ruiz leased some space to a new bike shop. Tonight all are invited to come jam and take part in the fun. Sign up starts at 6 pm and music lays from 6:30 until 9 pm.

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Cruising The Coast

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Ryan Cain will be rocking Time Out Tavern tonight starting at 9 pm. He will be offering country and pop favorites til midnight, come ready to dance!

Carolina Sky will be live at  Idle Hour Biergarten offering music from 6:30-9:30 pm.

Real Nice Clark will be rocking the deck at Southern Salt Seafood Company and Waterfront Restaurant. Music plays from 9 pm until midnight.

New Bern rocker’s The BiPolar Express will be rocking the deck at Off The Hook tonight. Music starts at 10 pm and the trio of rockers will have you grooving til 2 am.

Dick Knight will be offering his show to fans and friends at The Cru Bar and Wine Store/ Beaufort Coffee Shop with music being played from 8:30-11:30 pm.

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Rocking Around The Region

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Answering the Call

Checking things out around the rest of the region, I ask my Facebook followers each week where we can go to hear them play. This is what they said this week

August 20 at 6:50 PM

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Facebook Events Link

Here are all the great music options for you on Facebook this week. Check out all of the events here and express interest in the ones you like.

Live Music Events Around NC from Facebook

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Thanks for Reading!

Please go out and support live music tonight!  Always call the club in advance to confirm what you read here is true. Many times events change without anyone updating the Facebook event created.

I am dedicated to making sure you know where to go to find it. If you like this blog please sign up and get an email each time we publish.

I appreciate my readers, the musicians and the venues who all do a part in keeping live music alive! Give us a like and tell your friends by sharing this page on your social media pages. To the many bands and clubs, thanks for keeping me informed!

Take kindness with you today, tip those that serve you and the music makers that rock you and hug people often and share the love. Don’t forget life is short and could end in a moment. Make sure you take time to enjoy the dance. Please party safely people! We love having you here with us! Rely on your sober friends, call a cab or sign up to Uber around!

♥♥♥♥

Look for me on Facebook by following this link:
https://www.facebook.com/TraceyStones69.
Feel free to invite me to your events. If you have a budget for advertising, please consider promoting your next event with me.

I read emails daily. You can send those to:
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Please include the day, the date, the time of the event, the time of your scheduled performance, what time doors open and the price of tickets. Sending along pictures is helpful. You may send links to band websites so I can post those as well. Thanks so much for helping me reach the people!

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You Never Know Who We Will Meet Along the Road and We Find Music Back at Home

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On the Scene With Tracey Stones

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Breakfast with a Guitar Legend

When I last left you we were rocked by the Adam Hill Band who saved the day for a major race event at a golf course in Jacksonville, Fl. Though the trip and show were not what we were all hoping for, it end on an uplifting note with singing and laughter shared back at the hotel.

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Following their two hour show the band packed up, came back to the hotel to gather some clothes and share a quick song and memory before they hit the road for home. Hill was signed up for a Battle of the Bands competition which kicked off at 5 pm on Saturday night. He did battle with himself when his band Victim of the Cause went head to head with Hill‘s former band which he played lead for, Solid Ground. Solid Ground won the competition and finished off the night for the Tuckahoe MC Anniversary Party!

For those looking for Hill this weekend, be sure to catch him with the band at North Street Burger Bar on Highway 70 East in Kinston, NC. Music plays from 10 pm til 1 am. Come get rocked.

Many of the members of Second Helping, however, took their time and packed up the next morning and hit the road following breakfast at Crackle Barrel with legendary guitarist Randall Hall. Hall played with Skynyrd after the band reunited and hit the road. He was hand picked by the man he replaced. Allen Collins had worked with Hall in his own band project and asked Hall to join the band following a crash which left Collins paralyzed. Hall left the band in 1994 and these days and since 1997 he has spent time working with the super group World Classic Rockers and his own project the Randall Hall Band.  

Though this last road date was a bust for Second Helping, the band has several dates closer to home in the coming months. To keep up to speed with them check out their site by visiting https://www.second-helping.com/

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Back in The Bern with Hot Buttered Grits

We rolled back into town by 9 pm and after unpacking the car and a quick shower I headed to town to see how things turned out with The Hot Buttered Grits. They were rocking the patio on Saturday night at Circa 1810 Bar at The Harvey Mansion. I made it there just in time to catch the end of their last set.  What a great way to settle back in to the routine with tasty favorites offered by these locally grown groovers! The band will be back on the patio this winter, when they warm things up with their jams near the holidays!

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Steel Shot Serves the Fun in the Sun

On Sunday Circa 1810 Bar at The Harvey Mansion offered the sounds of the Pamlico County duo, Steel Shot featuring birthday boy, Jeremy Lowery on bongos and vocals and Shawn Mitchell on the strings and vocals. They offered a fun show to wrap up the weekend on the patio with good music and cold beer. If you haven’t seen their show, it is very crowd inspired. You can see what I mean by checking them out on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Swansboro Yacht Club, 126 W Corbett Ave, Swansboro, NC, (910) 326-7272. Music plays on the deck from 4-7 pm.  They will also be rocking the Arendell Room 715 Arendell Ave., Morehead City, NC, (252) 240-2753; on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 from 9 pm until midnight. On Thursday, August 30, they will be rocking the Salt Bar from 9 pm til midnight.

When the duo is not busy rocking under the banner of Steel Shot, they are busy on the road with The Bryan Mayer Band. Lowery works hard as a stage hand and roadie while Mitchell manages the band and plays drums. To check out The Bryan Mayer Band look for them on stage tonight at Salt Bar. Music starts at 10 pm and they rock you til 1 am.

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Big Jim Brings the Blues to New Bern on Tuesday

Big Jim Kohler offered a great show on Tuesday night from the new stage of City Stage, 901 Pollock St., New Bern, NC. He was on hand with his band to deliver a full night of great blues music. With Kohler leading the way on vocals and guitar, he was joined on bass by Chris Butitta and Tom on drums. Later in the evening Kohler was accompanied by his bride Kathy Kohler who offered several spectacular numbers that brought the audience to their feet with applause and gratitude.

For anyone who missed the good times and awesome blues, please come out this Tuesday, August 28, 2018 when they promise to do it again! Music starts at 7 pm and the band plays til 9:30 pm. The City Stage offers a pub style menu, a great selection of beer, drink specials and live entertainment five nights a week.  In fact we will pick it up there again tomorrow with more from the midweek to the weekend.

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Getting Down Around Town

Tonight at  BrUtopia, 1201 Highway 70 East, New Bern, NC music plays 7-10 pm, featuring The Take Kindlies. Nest Cafe serves the food. Come start the weekend here where the beer is cold, food is made fresh and live music to groove you. Tomorrow you can enjoy the music of Tommy Duzan Sr. being offered from 7-10 pm.

Checking out what is going down in the bars around town, here is what I know… The Brown Pelican has The Oblations tonight with free music being offered from 7-10 pm Tomorrow night come enjoy the music The Mother Notes on the books to rock you from 8-11 pm. The Brown Pelican, located at 411 Broad St.

Music at Circa1810 Bar at the Harvey Mansion. This weekend includes Dueling Pianos tonight from 7-11 pm for a $5.00 cover and on Saturday,  Carolina Swamp Dogs will be offering the blues tomorrow from 8-11 pm. On Sunday, Barefoot Wade  will be on the patio from 5-8 pm under the tent.

Over at Blackbeard’s Triple Play Restaurant The Switch will be rocking the deck tonight from 7-10 pm. Tomorrow night, The Roman Sams come to own to rock em from 7-10 pm and on Sunday come out and groove

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Next up, the newest venue in town, City Stage is offering a fun night of original music featuring Waking Tera, Break the Skyline and Bridge to Breakdown. Doors open at 8 pm music plays at 8:30 pm. Tickets are $10.00 and the City Stage is located at 901 B Pollock St., New Bern, NC.

Tomorrow night they offer a night of Improv Comedy with the performance of Walk in Bathtub. Audience’s are part of the show! Give us your suggestions and watch us create hilarious unscripted scenes right before your eyes! This month featuring Walk in Bathtub, New Bern’s own Improv Team! Come and explore the hilarious, unpredictable world of Improv comedy.
7:00 pm Show – Tickets $7.00
City Stage is a Private Club. There is a $1.00 Annual Membership Fee.

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Answering the Call

Checking things out around the rest of the region, I ask my Facebook followers each week where we can go to hear them play. This is what they said this week

August 20 at 6:50 PM

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Facebook Events Link

Here are all the great music options for you on Facebook this week. Check out all of the events here and express interest in the ones you like.

Live Music Events Around NC from Facebook

♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Thanks for Reading!

Please go out and support live music tonight!  Always call the club in advance to confirm what you read here is true. Many times events change without anyone updating the Facebook event created.

I am dedicated to making sure you know where to go to find it. If you like this blog please sign up and get an email each time we publish.

I appreciate my readers, the musicians and the venues who all do a part in keeping live music alive! Give us a like and tell your friends by sharing this page on your social media pages. To the many bands and clubs, thanks for keeping me informed!

Take kindness with you today, tip those that serve you and the music makers that rock you and hug people often and share the love. Don’t forget life is short and could end in a moment. Make sure you take time to enjoy the dance. Please party safely people! We love having you here with us! Rely on your sober friends, call a cab or sign up to Uber around!

♥♥♥♥

Look for me on Facebook by following this link:
https://www.facebook.com/TraceyStones69.
Feel free to invite me to your events. If you have a budget for advertising, please consider promoting your next event with me.

I read emails daily. You can send those to:
ncmz.live@gmail.com
Please include the day, the date, the time of the event, the time of your scheduled performance, what time doors open and the price of tickets. Sending along pictures is helpful. You may send links to band websites so I can post those as well. Thanks so much for helping me reach the people!

Contributions and Ad Rates to Keep this Blog Alive

Blog Donations

If you enjoy this blog and the content, please help support my mission. Your donations will help fuel the growth of this informative live music blog. From the extensive travel, the hours of writing and compiling data, maintaining the site and buying the right plug in’s to make it look nice, is not without cost. Please consider helping to fuel the growth of this site.

$10.00

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