watch?v=kJHfPpiVDjU&feature=related ”It’s Americana with a grand heartbeat.” That’s how Jeff Hahne of Creative Loafing described The New Familiars (selected by Creative Loafing Charlotte as “Best Local Band of 2008.”) They will be bringing their rowdy folk-rock-country blues to LGAC Dec. 11. Opening will be one-man band David Lamanno at 8 p.m. Admission is $6 in advance, $8 at the door (LGAC members $5). A portion of the evening’s proceeds are being donated to the construction of Piedmont Players’ Fisher Street Youth Theater - so if you come, you can have a good time for a great cause. Concessions will be available. No smoking. All ages. Advance tickets available at Tastebuds and at LGAC shop. More info: salisburyartists@gmail.com
December 4, 2009
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November 16, 2009
Songs from the Stage
Lee Street Cafe presents
“SONGS FROM THE STAGE”
November 19-21, 2009
Doors Open @ 6:45 pm Show Begins @ 7:30 pm
Admission $10
Lee Street Theatre will be transforming the Black Box at the Looking Glass Artists Collective into a night club for three evening of theater songs from seven of Salisbury’s finest singers. Lee Street Cafe presents “SONGS FROM THE STAGE”. Last February, we presented ‘Songs from Long Ago’ to Standing Room Only crowds over two nights. So for this production we’ve added an extra night and ask three gentlemen to join the ladies to sing some of your favorite stage songs. Joining the incredible voices of Becky Lippard, Carol Harris, Patsy Parnell, and Mary Ann McCubbins, will be the well known and highly talented gentlemen John Brincefield, Kent Bernhardt, and Bradley Padavick. Accompanying the singers will be pianist Matthew Brown. There will group numbers, as well as duets and solos.
Beer and wine will be available.
Lee Street Theatre is not set up to take reservations. So come early and enjoy the art gallery, or shop in the LGAC’s Artists Store.
For more information: leestreettheatre@gmail.com www.leestreet.org
November 12, 2009
Free seminar-Finding Your Inner Winner
Finding Your Inner Winner — 10 a.m.-noon, Nov. 14. Free seminar led by Saleef Kafajouffe, Ph.D. Looking Glass Artist Collective, 405 N. Lee St. dr_kafajouffe@yahoo.com. 704-633-2787.
November 11, 2009
Rowan Blues and Jazz Appreciation Night Nov. 13
On Friday, Nov. 13, the Rowan Blues and Jazz Society will be hosting an “Appreciation Night” to showcase Salisbury talent. Poets, musicians, and special guest performers will gather at the Looking Glass Artist Collective, 405 N. Lee St., from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Admission is free to the public.
Here is Friday’s line-up:
• Tony “T-lelo” Bowers will be playing an acoustic guitar set for the evening. He is from Mooresville, and sang with Vonica and the Mighty Blazing Stars for 15 years. He’s now pursuing a solo career.
• Tenisha Peek was born and raised in Salisbury, and graduated from Salisbury High. She began singing at the age of 3 in local children’s choirs, and began writing songs at the age of 13. She will sing a few solo songs and possibly a duet with T-lelo.
• Nathan Jones will share some of his poetry. He has performed in New York City and other well-known venues.
• Peace Logan was born in Chesapeake, Va.
“As a first-time performer and writer, I am growing under the wings of favor and learning to accept that my gift is not given to me to be used in vain, but to share, grow, and teach what God has scripted for me,” Logan says.
• Desere Cross is a senior at West Rowan High. She is the editor of the school’s newspaper, and is involved in community service, National Honors Society, student government, basketball, and track. In her down time she finds time for what she considers her passion: poetry. She has been writing poetry since elementary school and has been recognized as poet of the month at Central Library in Winston-Salem.
• Poet Linda Patterson was born and raised in Salisbury and has travelled the United States. She is the oldest of three chldren, and she collects turtles. She considers writing to be her passion.
For more information about the Appreciation Night, call 704-636-2811.
October 31, 2009
Musical weekend coming up at LGAC
Looking Glass welcomes two great acts this weekend.
Friday, Nov. 6 its the jazzy Miss Tess and the Bon Ton Parade (http://www.misstessmusic.com). Doors open at 8 pm, show starts around 8:30. And it’s an LGAC NonProfit Night. The nonprofit group who will benefit this time is SALISBURY-ROWAN CHORAL SOCIETY. They will receive a donation from each paid admission. Cost: $7 at the door. Are you having trouble deciding whether to go to the BIG CHILLi cook-off at Waterworks Art Gallery Friday or come to see Miss Tess? You don’t have to choose. Do both! If you attend the Waterworks event Friday Night, you can get into LGAC afterwards for just $1. Bring proof that you were at the Waterworks Gallery event - (a ticket stub, a chili-stained napkin, an autographed photo of the band No. 9 Coal, or whatever you can think of to prove you were there). And continue the evening with us.
On Saturday, Nov. 7, at 8 pm, the Momentary Prophets return to Looking Glass with their world indie folk music and tie-dyed art exhibit. (http://www.myspace.com/momentaryprophets). If you came to their last show here you know what a treat this is -so tell your friends. Helping us to host that evening will be The SOCK MONKEYS (art students from West Rowan High School). $5.
Miss Tess and the Bon Ton Parade march into Salisbury this Friday
Momentary Prophets return this Saturday. Admission is just $5 at the door.
October 22, 2009
Rent party with Two Man Gentlemen Band
New York's best-dressed musical duo coming to the Looking Glass.
Looking Glass welcomes New York’s best-dressed two-man band, and bonus act: David Lamanno
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6:30 pm $15 includes meal, reservations required
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Free kazoos, impeccably tailored outfits, rowdy sing-alongs, furious banjo strumming, and a set full of quirky, clever, sometimes-naughty original tunes. That’s The Two Man Gentlemen Band’s formula for a good, old-fashioned musical spectacle. Hailing from New York City, The Two Man Gentlemen Band combines hot jazz, old-time country, tin pan alley, and vaudevillian swing to create a joyous two-man sound that is all their own. Performing with plectrum banjo, string bass, kazoos, and foot percussion, The Gentlemen whip themselves into a frenzy that is unlike any acoustic duo on the road today. With the energy of a band two or three times their numbers, The Two Man Gentlemen Band concocts a ruckus that is lively, danceable, and insanely fun.
LGAC’s own David Lamanno opens the show. Pizza and more included in the $15 ticket. Reservations required-call 704-633-2787 or contact salisburyartists@gmail.com.
October 8, 2009
MEET the MUSICIANS Friday
Rowan Blues and Jazz Society presents MEET THE MUSICIANS 8-9:30 pm Oct. 9. Musicians who will be performing for the Oct. 10 Blues and Jazz Festival will be on hand for the public to meet and greet. Free.
DRUMMING with Saleef Kafajouffe will take place at 5:15 pm, before the RBJS event.
