tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440982Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:03:45 +0000A blog related to the music of North Carolina during the 60's, 70's, 80's, and 90's.http://www.ncmusichistory.com/noreply@blogger.com (Michael Slawter)Blogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440982.post-2473179593823358523Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:06:00 +00002009-01-20T08:10:15.803-05:00NC Music History Dot Com made the top 100 Musicology Blogs by Distance Learning.net.Music is something that nearly everyone knows about-but we don’t all take the initiative to really delve into the subject. These bloggers have, and they examine history, theory, criticism, and more, all relating to music. Read on, and you’ll find 100 of the best blogs covering the study of music today.http://http://www.ncmusichistory.com/2009/01/nc-music-history-dot-com-made-top-100.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Slawter)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440982.post-1397003303457810753Thu, 27 Nov 2008 18:23:00 +00002009-01-08T19:02:46.663-05:00Tobacco A Go Go Volume 3 - 1966 - 1968This is a collection of songs from bands based in North Carolina. Some are fairly well known in the Garage rock circles and others were practically lost to the world for over 30 years. Please enjoy and by all means makes commentsCD Artwork (PDF document)Words of Luv - I'd Have To Be Out Of My MindScribes - Just Last NightTamrons - Wild ManSoul Twisters - Soulhttp://www.ncmusichistory.com/2008/11/tobacco-go-go-volume-3.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Slawter)14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440982.post-3847793898734941718Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:23:00 +00002008-07-27T18:14:31.321-04:00Battersea Park - Time Again - from the 1991 compilation cd Self RecognitionBand Members:William Dunevant: Guitar, VocalsRandy Richarson: Vocals, BassGreg Howard: Acoustic GuitarBryan Smith: Drumshttp://www.ncmusichistory.com/2008/06/you-tell-me-vol-2-battersea-park-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Slawter)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440982.post-3577688223813011748Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:05:00 +00002008-06-19T01:36:08.108-04:00The Johnsons - San Juan - from the 1995 cd LazybonesOkay this is a virtual who's who of W-S music yet I have no specifics. I am not really friends with anyone other than Chris Ong and even he hasn't talked to me about the Johnsons.Band Members:Matt Smith: vocals, electric and acoustic guitarChris Ong: vocals, electric and acoustic guitarBuck Turner: bassEric Lambe: drumsJohn Phiffner: lap http://www.ncmusichistory.com/2008/06/you-tell-me-vol-1-johnsons-san-juan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Slawter)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440982.post-872809832602581676Fri, 21 Sep 2007 02:57:00 +00002007-09-20T23:31:38.899-04:00Penny Royalty - Staticfrom the cd Static - 2002Back in 2001 Penny Royalty was blazing a new path through the then stale W-S music scene. They were a part of a handful of bands that were drawing attention to the W-S music scene once again. The band played blistering show even being voted Band of The Year in 2001 by the Winston-Salem Journal. Led by mastermind Ed Kinser, Penny Royalty recorded http://www.ncmusichistory.com/2007/09/penny-royalty-static-from-cd-static.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Slawter)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440982.post-6832343106359594139Sat, 05 May 2007 20:08:00 +00002007-05-07T14:21:50.363-04:00Sam Moss - Losin' Susanpreviously unreleasedToday, a very sad thing was discovered. Sam Moss, a local presence in Winston-Salem took his own life. I, like everyone else who knew him, am a bit stunned. He was a big part of why I LOVE music. Sam owned THE guitar store in the triad. Sam Moss Guitars was in business for over 20 years. I bought my first guitar from him at the age of 14, and even spenthttp://www.ncmusichistory.com/2007/05/sam-moss-loosin-susan-previously.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Slawter)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440982.post-7039894236372204043Thu, 03 May 2007 12:10:00 +00002007-05-05T22:10:21.755-04:00Mike Greer - All I Need - 1973from the Sugarbush lp - Between Two WorldsAs the story goes, Winston-Salem native Greer met South Carolina native Don Dixon their freshman year at UNC Chapel Hill. With the help of Greer's hometown pal Robert Kirkland and drummer Jimmy Glasgow they started Arrogance. Their first single released at the end of '69 "Black Death/An Estimation" was one of the first DIY http://www.ncmusichistory.com/2007/05/mike-greer-all-i-need-1973-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Slawter)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440982.post-6090818391070908190Mon, 30 Apr 2007 23:25:00 +00002007-04-30T19:34:36.490-04:00Gravity's Pull - Haven't Done A Thing - 1994from Screaming Goddess Records cd "Motorama"http://www.ncmusichistory.com/2007/04/mystery-post-of-week-iv.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Slawter)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440982.post-1634526531446142606Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:26:00 +00002007-04-23T20:29:17.827-04:00Vertigo Joyride - You and Me Girl - 1994http://www.ncmusichistory.com/2007/04/mystery-post-of-week-iii.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Slawter)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440982.post-4259339939643955402Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:24:00 +00002007-04-23T20:25:34.031-04:00Reverb-a-Ray - Don't Ask - 1994http://www.ncmusichistory.com/2007/04/mystery-post-of-week-ii.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Slawter)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440982.post-6156723722432421118Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:02:00 +00002007-04-24T11:34:15.167-04:00June - Bees in a Jar - 1994June were a Chapel Hill band from ~1992 until 1996. Released 3 singles, the first two on Friction Media, a label founded by longtime WXYC staffer Bob Boster. The third single was on Squealer, the then-Virginia label run by Butch Lazorchak.They were the subject of a minor major-label bidding war during 1994 & 1995, and wound up signing to Beggar's Banquet after a http://www.ncmusichistory.com/2007/04/mystery-post-of-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Slawter)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440982.post-117011329834587353Mon, 29 Jan 2007 23:24:00 +00002007-01-29T18:37:14.580-05:00The Soul Brothers - Wooly Bully Again1965 –1966(Continued beyond 1966 with A new group of musicians)As with most Winston-Salem bands, when a musician leaves a band, a substitute was found. In some cases, the name of the band is changed.All the members of The Soul Brothers came from previous bands. Who called who is not recorded in the annals of North Carolina band history.The Soul Brothers http://www.ncmusichistory.com/2007/01/soul-brothers-wooly-bully-again-1965.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Slawter)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440982.post-117011298683781339Mon, 29 Jan 2007 23:20:00 +00002007-01-29T18:35:10.996-05:00The Tu-Pairs (The Phil Blythe Combo) - no mp3 yet.Phil Blythe was a well-known fabulous guitar player. For my part, I (Jimmie Vestal) performed with him in the 1963 to 1965 period. After I left, it can be assumed that he continued to perform until his death (Feb 2, 1983)Bookings (1963-1965):Frontier Supper Club, Hillcrest Supper Club, Le Chateau Restaurant, MooseLodge, National Guard Armory (http://www.ncmusichistory.com/2007/01/tu-pairs-phil-blythe-combo-no-mp3-yet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Slawter)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440982.post-117011241099868570Mon, 29 Jan 2007 23:09:00 +00002007-01-29T18:36:45.703-05:00Tommy Hailey and The Monotones - Olive Do The Popeye1960 – 1964On July 25, 1960, Reynolds High School 10th grader, Jimmie Vestal, meets singer, Tommy Hailey, at a Granville High School talent show.Tommy visits Jimmie’s house on July 30 and he listens to some tapes of Tommy singing.Tommy calls some musicians and they audition to form the band, Tommy Hailey & The Monotones.Their first appearance http://www.ncmusichistory.com/2007/01/tommy-hailey-and-monotones-olive-do.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Slawter)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440982.post-116996233664045784Sun, 28 Jan 2007 05:22:00 +00002007-01-28T08:32:42.080-05:00Little Diesel - Kissy Boys - 1974from the cd "No Lie"Quite possibly THE most important reissue (if you can call it that) with serious NC roots. This album is a must have. Word on the street is, there might be some a reunion show in the near future. Play this LOUD!!!!Below is a VERY brief paragraph taken from the band's web site. Go here and get the full story.The Iceberg Theory of music history http://www.ncmusichistory.com/2007/01/little-diesel-kissy-boys-1974-from-cd.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Slawter)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440982.post-116629110544200204Sat, 16 Dec 2006 17:32:00 +00002006-12-16T12:47:39.360-05:00Bicycle Face - "I'm The Devil (and your not)" and "Let's Get Depressed"from "Joy" the Blue House Sessions - 1990-1991Bicycle Face was a band from Greensboro, North Carolina that existed from February 28, 1988 to August 30, 1994.The group originally consisted of Brian Huskey, Mike Barker (later of RUebarb & Mind Sirens), and Jimmy Triplett (former member of The Naked Ramblers). This line-up only http://www.ncmusichistory.com/2006/12/bicycle-face-im-devil-and-your-not-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Slawter)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440982.post-116371004259849593Thu, 16 Nov 2006 20:38:00 +00002006-11-19T22:37:20.543-05:00The Outer Limits - Once In Your Life - 1990from the self-titled demo cassetteThe Outer Limits consisted of Will Marley (Guitar, Lead Vocals), Greg Pope (Bass/Percussion/Guitar,Vocals) and Rob Schladensky (Percussion/Bass). The band originated in Boone, NC where each member was a student at Appalachian State University. The band was together from 1987 – 1993 and received positive reviews from http://www.ncmusichistory.com/2006/11/outer-limits-once-in-your-life-1990.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Slawter)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440982.post-116128231809717561Thu, 19 Oct 2006 18:21:00 +00002006-10-19T14:25:18.156-04:00Dom Casual- Unapproachable - 2001from High of Lowbrow Records cd "This is the Sound of DOM CASUAL"From Dom Casual's MySpace page--"Dom Casual was born out of the ashes of the Chapel Hill-based trio Siddhartha in the spring of '96. Several lineup changes later, the band now boasts 5 members and incorporates brass and organ. Elements of surf, rockabilly, baroque-, and indie-rock leanings all http://www.ncmusichistory.com/2006/10/dom-casual-unapproachable-2001-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Slawter)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440982.post-116007856884851178Thu, 05 Oct 2006 19:58:00 +00002006-10-05T16:14:08.676-04:00Small 23 - chopsocky - 1994from the Alias Records cd - True Zero Hookfrom allmusic.comAlong with the classic Icky Mettle by contemporaries the Archers of Loaf, Small 23's True Zero Hook announced the arrival of an unusually vibrant early-'90s indie and punk rock scene in Chapel Hill, NC. Although neither band lived up to the potential promised by these records, both albums are exciting snapshots http://www.ncmusichistory.com/2006/10/small-23-chopsocky-1994-from-alias.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Slawter)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440982.post-115910905872493438Sun, 24 Sep 2006 14:35:00 +00002006-09-24T10:44:48.136-04:00Fabulous Knobs - Don't Stop Now - 1981from the Moonlight Records album - Hugs and Kissesfrom Matt Barrett's Golden Age of North Carolina MusicIn the early eighties The Fabulous Knobs were the Rolling Stones and The Dads were the Beatles.The Fabulous Knobs were actually better than the Stones. This may raise some eyebrows. How can a band that had maybe one album, playing in bars in North Carolina http://www.ncmusichistory.com/2006/09/fabulous-knobs-dont-stop-now-1981-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Slawter)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440982.post-115815290803018451Wed, 13 Sep 2006 12:59:00 +00002006-09-13T09:08:28.056-04:00Southern Culture on the Skids - Nashville Toupee - 1992from the Plan 9/Caroline cd - For Lovers Onlyfrom the SCOTS.com web site:Southern Culture on the Skids, the NC-based swamp-rock, trashabilly rock & roll trio whose odyssey started out with tiny clubs and DIY releases two decades back, just get better with age. Frontman Rick Miller is recognized as one of the finest players in the swamp/surf/http://www.ncmusichistory.com/2006/09/southern-culture-on-skids-nashville.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Slawter)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440982.post-115807685331164703Tue, 12 Sep 2006 15:40:00 +00002006-09-12T12:02:55.556-04:00Queen Sarah Saturday - Zoom - 1994from the Thirsty Ear cd "Weave"Formed in 1990 while its all members attended Northern High School, in Durham NC. Queen Sarah Saturday went on to release 2 EPs and the full-length "Weave". Since breaking up in the late 90s Johnny Irion married Sarah Lee Guthrie (daughter to Woody and grandaughter to Arlo) and tours with her. Zeke Hutchins was last seen drumming http://www.ncmusichistory.com/2006/09/queen-sarah-saturday-zoom-1994-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Slawter)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440982.post-115754596288625688Wed, 06 Sep 2006 12:24:00 +00002006-09-07T23:38:23.396-04:00Big Kids - Facing Out - 1989from the cassette "Happy Kick & RIP"It was Fall 1987 and all were students at UNC Greensboro. Britt 'Snuzz' Uzzell was playing guitar in the Sociopaths, and Jeff Carroll was playing guitar in Notes From a Strange Mailbag. With Notes on indefinite hiatus Uzzell & Carroll began cowriting. After a handful of songs emerged they recruited Mike Fowler (Sociopaths drummer) tohttp://www.ncmusichistory.com/2006/09/big-kids-facing-out-1989-from-cassette.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Slawter)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440982.post-115750963986146235Wed, 06 Sep 2006 02:09:00 +00002006-09-05T22:27:19.883-04:00Johnny Quest - The Heisman - 1992from the Blue Dude cd "10 Million Summers"Johnny Quest was a fun funk metal band from Raleigh, NC. They played a lot of shows in the late 80's/early 90's. They released "10 Million Summers" in 1992. Anyone who saw Johnny Quest will admit that they were a great live band.Band Members:Joe Farmer: VocalsJack Campbell: Bass, Backing VocalsBill Ladd: Guitar, http://www.ncmusichistory.com/2006/09/johnny-quest-heisman-1992-from-blue.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Slawter)13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440982.post-115749498202378157Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:39:00 +00002006-09-05T22:30:51.606-04:00Butchwax - I'm Dangerous & Saturation Point - 1981recorded live @ Silver Bullett Saloon February 8th 1981Butchwax was formed in 1977. They made their stage debut in '79 and then suddenly fizzled in '83. They reformed in 2000 and recorded 32 demos. They played 5 shows and fizzled again. So endeth the lesson.Band Members:Mike Burnette - drumsMichael Dupree - guitar/vocalsRichard Martin - bass/http://www.ncmusichistory.com/2006/09/butchwax-im-dangerous-saturation-point.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Slawter)1