1/26/07
Okay, late post, but if anyone sees this today or over the weekend... three questions if you please.
1. We are going to be in Chapel Hill from Feb. 26 to March 7, and I'm beyond psyched. Can't wait to eat some Pepper's, waste time/write at Davis Library and see us dismantle Dook. However, we're hitting a snag on housing. There's four of us, and in a perfect world, we'd like to rent a two bedroom place within very quick walking distance of uptown. We have a place we can get, but it's not ideal and doesn't seem like it offers much "outside time" for Lucybeans. Any suggestions? Besides craigslist?
2. One of my oldest, bestest friends is putting together a party in Manhattan that promises to be a fun celebration of southern culture for tourism purposes. He's looking for a band that would be a good match: something somewhat hip, alternative bluegrass, fun... any ideas, or people to call?
3. Speaking of bands, a reader emailed with a specific, nagging question. I'll let him say it in his own words:
I saw the Beastie Boys at the Raleigh Civic Center on Nov. 10th of '92, and the opening acts are the source of my inquiry. I am almost positive they were Rollins Band & Da Lench Mob. The most credible Beastie Boys site out there, BeastieMania.com, has Rollins Band and Cypress Hill listed as openers in their gigography section. Do you know how I can pose the question and maybe get a response from someone who also saw the show (I am trying to target a Raleigh area group of readers)?
I have these occasional bits of my past band-seeing experiences that stick in my craw as well, and know the feeling of not being able to solve my minutiae. Anyone see the show in question?
As always, have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by Ian Williams at January 26, 2007 02:06 PMMy favorite site for finding shortterm rental housing (vacation, conference etc) is vrbo.com (vacation rental by owner). I see that they have two available in Chapel Hill for $65/night
http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/north-carolina/heartland#4053ve
have you heard of the avett brothers? they played at shakori hills last year and they freakin rock. sort of a mix of bluegrass and punk. dunno if they're bookable for things like this anymore (starting to hit the big time i think), but check em out anyway.
http://www.theavettbrothers.com/
also, the carolina chocolate drops. astoundingly talented, smart and historically minded, diverse trio based out of chatham county. studio sound does not do them justice. live shows are insanely insanely good.
http://www.sankofastrings.com/ccd/
also: http://www.myspace.com/carolinachocolatedropshave a great time in chapel hill!
1. Not a unique experience, but you can always do a 2 bedroom suite at a Residence Inn.
2. We were supposed to see Chatham County Line here tonight, but they cancelled on FL. So they are at top of mind. I heard then in Norfolk last summer.
3. Can't help here
have a great weekend!
Yes, it was Rollins Band and Da Lench Mob. I was there. I lived it.
If you're looking for a band in NYC, I recommend Jimmy Nations, www.jimmynations.com. Lots of influences, but a cross of rockabilly and western swing. A fun show to see.
The Onion Creek Crawdaddies.
phenomenal band. based in Austin, but maybe they'd travel.
is nas available?
Henry Rollins kept humping the air while he was singing and his arteries were popping out like exhaust pipes on the sides of his neck. Thought he was so boring compared to the Black Flag days.
Also I ran smack into Mike D when I turned a wrong corner backstage. Freaked out but said nothing, and he walked away.
Good times.
Head's up - I stopped by Pepper's the other day and probably by the time you get here they will have moved to their new location - the old Miami Subs. Not quite the same Pepper's experience of old, but at least the same menu.
Pepper's moving into the old Miami Subs space? But where will I buy my Dom Perignon?
you're right about the beasties show. was there too. ears still ringing.
think that al green poster at pepper's makes the trip?
Raleigh's Kickin Grass is your best bet for a young, high-energy alternative bluegrass band. Even people who don't like bluegrass love this band. As an added bonus, the band features a UNC grad:
http://www.kickingrass.comI happen to know that they would love to play NYC. Oh yeah, their agent is a UNC alum, too :)
Hooverville is great. They are based near Chapel Hill, but they travel. Plus some (all?) are UNC grads.
http://home.nc.rr.com/hooverville/index.html
If Austin bands are deemed eligible despite the distance, consider the Meat Purveyors. High-energy, whisky-drenched, alternative bluegrass. Tons of fun.
www.themeatpurveyors.com
Hi Ian,
I was just checking up on your blog and read this entry.
Regarding a place to stay in Chapel Hill, I was wondering if have heard of this:
They rent houses/apartments in Chapel Hill and Carrboro on a daily or weekly basis.
I rented this one at 213 McCauley many years ago for a couple of months:
http://www.mcphaulrealestate.com/listings/listings.aspx?FileName=defaultlistings.x&ListID=18468
It's a great house divided into 4 or 5 apartments. The pictures you see at this link are of the attic apartment. That's the one I rented. Of course, the location on McCauley Street is great and the apartments are all nicely outfitted.
Have a great trip!