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By Grant Britt

March 28, 2009

Review: Bonamassa look’s new; his sound is unchanged

GREENSBORO — He’s an unlikely looking rock star.When Joe Bonamassa came onstage at the Carolina Theatre on Wednesday night, he looked like Jim Carrey impersonating “Rescue Me” TV star Denis Leary.The gent in a tailored suit with sh... Read More

March 9, 2009

Review: Wailers bring Bob Marley back to life

Reggae superstar Bob Marley has been dead for nearly 30 years. But his spirit and his sound were resurrected Saturday night when his former backing band the Wailers sold out the Carolina Theatre. If you haven't seen the band for while, there are some surp... Read More

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February 23, 2009

Review: Wheel revolves around Willie Nelson

The smooth sounds of Western swing transformed War Memorial Auditorium into a 1940s Texas roadhouse Saturday night. Since 1970, Asleep at the Wheel has been keeping alive the music Bob Wills pioneered and popularized - a smooth blend of blues, jazz, pop a... Read More

February 16, 2009

Review: Guitar Blues concert full of spirit

Welcome to the church of Ruthie Foster. More than 850 souls showed up Saturday night at the Carolina Theatre for a show billed as Guitar Blues, featuring Jorma Kaukonen, Robben Ford and Ruthie Foster. But Foster, a young soul singer/songwriter from Texas...... Read More

July 21, 2008

Review: Country music, but with better lyrics

As the Lisa Dames/Lori McKenna show for the EMF Fringe Festival demonstrated Saturday night at Triad Stage, the part of the country you're from doesn't determine the amount of country in you. St. Louis native Dames belts out brassy country with a head-tur... Read More