I just got word that guitar virtuoso Kenny Wayne Shepherd will be playing over at the Cat's Cradle on May 1.
If you haven't been to the Cat's Cradle before, it's a great little venue for shows - dark, decent sized and gives you that grungy vibe that you want at a rock show.
It's only about 45 min. from Greensboro - so it's worth the drive.
Mathus returns
Former Efland resident Jimbo Mathus will be returning to North Carolina on May 18 to the Cat's Cradle with Knockdown South - his new lineup for the Knockdown Society.
Mathus left a couple years back to move to Mississippi. Since then, he's toured with Buddy Guy, won a Grammy with Guy and recorded Elvis Costello.
If you haven't seen Mathus before, he puts on a great live show. With sweat pouring down his brow, Mathus will give everything he's got for hours on end.
Oh, and you may also remember that he was the frontman of the Squirrel Nut Zippers, but his music now is down and dirty rock/blues.
98.7's new format
I had mentioned a few days ago that 98.7 was unveiling a new "rebel" format of playing a wide variety of stuff.
According to the online poll at their Web site, the format looks like it will stick around for a while - I think it's 89% for the new format and 11% against it.
It's pretty obvious that this was a planned change, but a creative way to introduce it and get listener opinion without looking goofy, if they have to change back.
Posted by jeffhahnedisabled at April 8, 2005 11:54 AM
