Lisa Jeffries Nobling – Raleigh, NC

Tag: music

  • Zac Brown Band in Raleigh this Weekend!

    If you’ve been around since October 2008, you’ve probably seen one or two of my posts about ZBB – including the original.

    While I’m bummed that it wasn’t my handiwork that brought them to my beloved Raleighwood (not without effort – I tried, but other forces who don’t know any better stood in the way), the Lincoln Theatre has (LOVE them though, so I’m glad it’s them) for a block party this Sunday.

    Johnny Orr & the South Station Band and Coastline Band (both are great NC groups!) will also be parts of this cool event. Tickets are only $20 in advance, $25 day of.

    Here are the full details:

    http://lincolntheatre.com/schedule.htm

    Zac Brown Band w/ Sonia Leigh / Levi Lowery / Nic Cowan

    Inside Stage
    Johnny Orr & the South Station Band
    Playing between the Outside Bands

    Jim Quick & Coastline
    After Party Following Zac Brown Band

    5:00PM Doors
    5:15PM Show

    This show is outside on the Lincoln Theatre Street Stage

    See y’all there!

    {Image: RoughStock.com}

  • Two BDL Performances in One Month

    Raleigh is a lucky, lucky city!

    Not only did we get ONE Brian Davis Live performance on May 2nd at Boots, Bands, and Bulls… but Brian will also be here on May 29th. Hot damn!

    I just may have to save heading for the beach for Saturday morning!

  • The ZBB and Little Big Town Beergarita

    I think this is going to be a new classic for me and my tailgating friends!

    The Zac Brown Band / Little Big Town Margarita

    • 2 frozen concentrate limeades
    • 2 empty concentrate cans of tequila (“stuff that makes you take your clothes off”)
    • 2 bottles of Blue Moon beer
    • 2 cans of Fresca

    Mix together. Serve (on the rocks or frozen). Enjoy!

    As my twitter status read, “Some people listen to NPR at work… I listen to the boys from @ZacBrownBand“.

    Listen for yourself: http://www.imeem.com/zacbrownband/music/0N87UnqX/john-hopkins-under-the-influence-wyatt-durrette/

    I’m thinking it would’ve made a hilarious video.

    Links: Zac Brown Band, Little Big Town

  • Did You Get JMC’s New Album Yesterday?

    I did! And I got five at Best Buy (for everyone in the family who hasn’t hopped on the iPod bandwagon).

    The girl at the store looked at me a little funny and then said “I’ve heard some of his stuff… I like him!”

    That’s what I thought. 😉

    I had the chance to hear the whole album last week on iLike before it officially was in stores – and I liked it then – but listening to it in the car with the windows down, sunroof open, on a beautiful Tuesday afternoon… 100 times better! I’ve been rockin’ ever since.

    And since I’m convinced you all will love it too, I’m giving two of you a chance to do it for free!

    Just comment here or send me an email at NCSULilWolf (at) gmail (dot) com and you’ll be entered to win. I will give you your choice of having it physically in your hands or via iTunes, whatever floats your boat. Contest ends on Tuesday, May 5th (Cinco de Mayo)!

    Your comment will get you one entry and re-posting this (and letting me know where – your blog, MySpace, facebook, whatever) will get you a second entry.

    Check out Jason’s website for the latest updates and be sure to get your tickets online ($5 cheaper!) for Saturday’s Boots, Bands, and Bulls benefit concert, featuring Kevin Lee, Brian Davis, and Jason Michael Carroll here in Raleigh!

    {Image: iLike.com}

  • More Beach Music – With Better Parking

    I always get a little confused when I hear people complain about Raleigh and say “I can’t wait to move away. It’s SO boring here.”

    Ummm… some people just must not know where to look, because my calendar is full!

    Music on Main
    live music. great food. lots of fun!

    Free Admission!

    Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
    Place: Main Street, Downtown Garner

    2009 Season Band Schedule
    May 13th: The Fantastic Shakers
    June 11th: The Band of Oz
    July 9th: The Embers
    August 13th: Holiday Band
    September 10th: Craig Woolard Band


    Yay, I love summer!!

    {Image: Music on Main website.}

  • Growing Up is Getting Old

    Want to know what’s kept me so busy lately? Among other things, helping one of my favorite non-profits put together a FANTASTIC event happening here in Raleigh on May 2nd.

    Here’s the scoop:
    Bring the family out to City Limits Saloon on May 2nd as Brittany’s Battle presents “Boots, Bands & Bulls“, a benefit concert with Kevin Lee, Brian Davis and Arista recording artist Jason Michael Carroll, whose new cd, Growing up is Getting Old, comes out on April 28th!

    Gates will open at 1pm, and the show kicks off at 2pm with activities for the whole family and the best country music you’ll find anywhere, so be sure and visit BootsBandsandBulls.com and get your tickets today!

    PS – Holy crap. I almost forgot to thank Tyler for shooting, editing, and producing that video for us! You need video? You need my good friend Tyler who has started his own local company – Red Wire Video!

  • Beach Music at North Hills

    The parking situation at North Hills will likely be a disaster, but will definitely be worth the effort for some of these shows.

    Midtown Music Beach Music Series

    Thursdays from 6-9pm in the Commons

    April 16-The Embers
    April 23-The Castaways
    April 30-The Tams

    May 7-Liquid Pleasure
    May 14-Black and Blue
    May 21-The Embers
    May 28-The Attractions

    June 4-The Maxx
    June 11-The Craig Woolard Band
    June 18-The Voltage Brothers
    June 25-The Catalinas

    July 2-North Tower
    July 9-The Kays
    July 16-Liquid Pleasure
    July 23-The Part Time Party Time Band
    July 30-Johnny White and the Elite Band

    August 6-The Entertainers
    August 13-The Craig Woolard Band
    August 20-The Coconut Groove Band
    August 27-The Embers

    The Midtown Music Beach Music Series is sponsored by Johnson Lexus, WRAL.COM, Bud Light Lime, Widmer, and Park and Market.

    *Rain dates will be scheduled for Thursdays in September*

    The band at Amra’s last night played a little beach music and boy were Raleigh people ready for that! The dance floor filled up immediately. Good times had by all!

  • Making Tuesdays a Little Better

    I am known for saving my weekend shopping for Tuesday… especially when it comes to Best Buy and iTunes. Here’s why: New Music (or Movie) Tuesdays! New music and movies are released on Tuesdays (except in-theater movies, we know that’s reserved for Fridays and holidays).

    Here’s a look at my personal picks this week:

    Tuesday – February 3rd, 2009
    {Country} Dierks Bentley – Feel That Fire (snag a deal)

    {Rock} The Fray – The Fray

    Don’t even bother looking for lists elsewhere, Billboard has the most comprehensive cross-genre lists available (by week). If you’re looking for country in particular, RoughStock has a much easier to navigate list of those releases.

    I’ve had February 3rd on my list of dates to be excited about for a long time now and I can’t wait to listen to both albums. And yes, my picks are wildly different… but that’s how I roll.

    March 24th (Jason‘s Where I’m From album) and March 31st (Keith Urban and Rodney Atkins) are going to be great dates as well!

  • It’s Gonna Be a Good Summer

    Bring it!

    Kenny Chesney Books Lady A, MirandaHey, all the retailers are already sportin’ their spring/summer lines even though it’s just starting to get cold… at least I can start thinking about concert season and a great reason (or two) to head in for the opening acts!

  • Monday Confession: I Twitter

    Not religiously by any means… I haven’t downloaded any type of Twitter app, so I only get updates when I want to by checking in via new Crackberry‘s fully-functional real browser, but I’m am nonetheless on Twitter.

    (Let’s be honest, what kind of marketing girl would I really be without personally trying out all the mediums so I can give my clients the best possible first-hand knowledge?)

    However, this week alone I have had two cool experiences that give me a fun reason to half-recommend Twitter… at least once in my life. So here ya go…

    Email that came to new crackberry on Thursday while I was at the bar (and proceeded to get REALLY excited about):

    Hi, Lisa Jeffries.

    Zac Brown Band (zacbrownband) is now following your updates on Twitter.

    Check out Zac Brown Band’s profile here:

    http://twitter.com/zacbrownband

    You may follow Zac Brown Band as well by clicking on the “follow” button.

    Best,
    Twitter

    Made. My. Week!

    Then again this morning, quick check in on Twitter (thanks to a new follower I wanted to check out):

    ashtonmae: Tobacco road is open! about 17 hours ago from TwitterBerryWell butter my biscuit! Looks like Raleigh’s newest best place to do lunch has been putting in some major overtime!

    So if you Twitter (of if you decide to give it a shot now), feel free to follow me… I like to think you’ll enjoy the randomness (and I do mean random) that is contained in my Twitter updates.