WEEKEND WATCH: 3.28-3.30
This weekend, there is no shortage of killer area rock shows to go to in Charleston and Huntington. The Weekend Watch series in the Gazz has it covered like a breakaway iceberg the size of Ireland, so let’s get right to it.
Friday, March 28:
We’ll start where we so often do, at the Empty Glass (410 Elizabeth St.) in Charleston. Friday night, Jeff Ellis brings Bud Carroll and his Southern Souls to town for a show with New Jersey rock outfit Chris Batten and the Woods. Ellis has been working with Carroll again in the studio on the follow-up to last year’s “A Front Seat For the End of the World,” and from what he told us, Carroll and his Souls take Ellis to “the next level” so definitely check this show out if yer in town. Any other week, this would be our “lock o’ the week,” but wait, there’s more…
Also Friday, let’s say you’re on Kanawha Boulevard and want to catch some cool bands. Well, swing by Julie J’s on the boulevard and check out Threefold Theory. The Huntington-based power-pop hard rockers play there every now and then, so swing by if you’re in town. 10 p.m., bring money.
In Huntington:
In Morgantown @ 123 Pleasant Street:
Saturday, March 29:
We may as well break the news: On Saturday, The Glass is holding their Top 100 party in celebration of being honored by Nightclub & Bar Magazine as one of the top bars in America. Starting at 7 p.m. and running all night, the show is a veritable who’s who of Charleston’s best bands: Comparsa, The Spurgie Hankins Band, Blue Million, Diablo Blue, and Buckstone warm the crowd up for the icing on the cake; the Pistol Whippers reunion around 1 a.m. A whirlwind evening of Latin, blues, honky tonk, and oh yeah — punk rock — it’s a show not to be missed. $8 gets you in the door, and you get a special edition Glass t-shirt with the cover.
Well, you’re in Huntington, and let’s say you’re in the market for a cool show down that way. If you’re reading this, sit down, take a deep breath, and read the following; The RedBloods (Huntington indie rock) and Attack Flamingo open for The Red Velvet (Huntington space rock) at Marley’s Doghouse.
The Red Velvet, if you don’t already know, is one of our favorite bands. And last time these acts got together, The RedBloods got a last minute call to open for The Red Velvet at the V Club. (Read about that at the Gatecrasher post below.)
Oh, so you don’t like things red? Try this on…
What else is up this weekend?
sunday, Sunday, SUNDAY!!!
Enjoy your scorching case of March Madness, and thanks for your support!
