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THE HOT GATES
Led by Charlotte-based musician Jason Scavone, The Hot Gates offers listeners an opportunity to experience the sounds of commercial pop/rock, with a sort of intimacy that's often lost in the mainstream. Unlike many of today's prominent pop artists, Scavone has managed not to restrict his craft to one particular niche within the genre. Rather, under The Hot Gates, Scavone experiments with Americana-esque guitar, infectious pop choruses and the classic notes of piano, to create something raw and new. By evading the likes of mainstream producers, Scavone maintains his authenticity on The Hot Gates' debut album, Ride it Out, released August of last year. Though you won't find Scavone's songs topping charts (yet), his talent for creating catchy, radio-friendly pop tracks has led to features on a Starbucks compilation CD and helped The Hot Gates gain notice within the Charlotte music scene. With Ancient Cities. $5. June 29, 10 p.m. Snug Harbor, 1228 Gordon St.

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Friday, June 28, 2013

Music Matrimony releases video for "Golden City"

Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Jun 28, 2013 at 1:04 PM

Charlotte folk-rock outfit Matrimony has released the first video from its Columbia Records EP, Montibello Drive. The EP is a prelude to the band's full-length album of the same name due later this year.

"Golden City" was filmed in Charlotte and follows the band as they ride through town on the way to a house party - keep an eye out for a handful of landmarks including Growler's Pourhouse in NoDa.

Tags: Charlotte, music, video, Matrimony, Golden City, Columbia Records, Montibello Drive, EP, debut, song, album, Image

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Music / Culture This is Charlotte: An interview with DJ Yasmin Young

Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Fri, Jun 28, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Filmmaker ABlack of ABlackTV returns for another episode of This Is Charlotte. This time around, ABlack chats one on one with media personality/DJ Yasmin Young of Power 98 WPEG and WBTV. She dishes on money, her ideal man, the world of radio and much more.

This is Charlotte is a documentary styled mini-series that highlights cultural happenings in the city in addition to reuniting viewers with past Charlotte innovators and celebrating hometown accomplishments. For the full interview - or to see other installments of the series - visit www.ablacktv.com.

Tags: Yasmin Young, Power 98, WPEG, WBTV, ABlack, ABlackTV, documentary, This is Charlotte, Image

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Culture Question the Queen City: Is the westside the new best side?

Posted By David Aaron Moore on Fri, Jun 28, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Editor's note: In this series, local author David Aaron Moore answers reader-submitted questions about unusual, noteworthy or historic people, places and things in Charlotte. Submit inquires to davidaaronmoore@gmail.com.

Charlotte's westside has always had somewhat of a bad reputation, though I've never understood why. To make matters more confusing I've noticed a lot of new development in the area, and West Morehead has suddenly become hip. What is that side of town's back story, and why is it suddenly popular? - Richard Long, Charlotte

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Arts / Today's Top Five Today's Top 5: Friday

Posted By Anita Overcash on Fri, Jun 28, 2013 at 9:00 AM

Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, June 28, 2013 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.

* Opening reception for Mel Chin: Recap exhibit at McColl Center for Visual Art

* There was a Time: Rock & Roll in the 1960S in Charlotte and North Carolina book release party at Neighborhood Theatre

* Assassins at Carolina Actors Studio Theatre

* Silent Disco at Pavilion at EpiCentre

* The Breakfast Club Drinking Game at UpStage

Tags: Mel Chin: Recap McColl Center for Visual Art, There was a Time: Rock & Roll in the 1960S in Charlotte and North Carolina, Neighborhood Theatre, Assassins, Carolina Actors Studio Theatre, Silent Disco, Pavilion at EpiCentre, The Breakfast Club Drinking Game, UpStage, Charlotte, NC, Image

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Music Menu There Was A Time: Rock & Roll in the 1960s in Charlotte, and North Carolina Book Release Party at the Neighborhood Theatre tonight (6/28/13)

Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Jun 28, 2013 at 8:35 AM

THERE WAS A TIME: ROCK & ROLL IN THE 1960S IN CHARLOTTE, AND NORTH CAROLINA BOOK RELEASE PARTY
Mannish Boys singer/guitarist Jacob Berger and Charlotte photographer/writer Daniel Coston have teamed up for a book that tells the story of the 1960s Charlotte, and regional, music scene. The book reads like a Q&A, with Coston and Berger providing narration behind the storytelling of a variety of area musicians including Don Dixon, Mitch Easter and members of Paragons, Grifs, Stowaways and more. So, what better way to celebrate the book's release than with a concert by some of the bands discussed in the book? It's a great chance to relive the old days of Charlotte's rock scene or simply hear "how it used to be." With The Good, Bad & The Ugly, The Young Ages, Bobby Donaldson & The Ravens, Abbadons and The Mannish Boys. $15. June 28, 8 p.m. Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E. 36th St. 704-942-7997.