JULY 2010 MUSIC/EVENT SCHEDULE
ALL WEEKEND SHOWS ARE FROM 9:30PM to 12:30AM

On our ticketed events, advance tickets are available by phone or in person at the Roadhouse approximately 2 weeks prior to each show - and until the day before the show.

Every Tuesday Night: 8:00 - 11:00pm
Trivia Night w/ Colby Almond

 

Every Wednesday Night: 8:00 - 11:00pm
Open-Mic Nights w/ Brett Chambers & the Usual Suspects

 

Sunday Bayou Brunch: 11:00am-3:00pm

Thursday, July 1 - $10 cover (over 18 only)
Tickle Me Thursdays Comedy
On the 1st Thursday of each month, Papa Mojo's and Bryson Entertainment present feature comics from regional & national circuits. Our engaging host, GRAVE DIGGER sets the tone oh so well!!

July Headliner: An-G. Her style is unlike any you have ever seen. She has performed many venues including The J-Spot in Los Angeles CA.

CLOSED from July 2 through July 5 for the Holiday

Friday, July 9 - $8 cover
Straight 8s
The Straight 8s have become one of the most respected purveyors of modern Rockabilly with elements of Swing, Surf, and other precious debris. While the band has earned a solid reputation for their live shows, it is the creative process that drives this trio. Their pure love of this music allows the retro elements to reconfigure into something bold and inspiring. These guys deliver with gusto!
for more info: http://www.straight8s.com

Saturday, July 10 - $8 cover
Frank’s Garage
With sounds that reach across the decades, Frank’s Garage cooks up the likes of Clapton, Steve Earle, the Band, Buddy Guy, Buffalo Springfield, the Stones and puts their own spin on it all. They grip hard on the backbones of great rock, roots and blues songs and then flesh out the body of the music on the fly. Frank's Garage never plays a song the same way twice. So you're always guaranteed an original experience dished out by some real pros!
for more info: http://franksgarage.webs.com

Friday, July 16 - $8 cover
Handsome Ransom
If you want some rockin’ R&B then Handsome Ransom has the ticket. This trio of veteran players adhere to the two F’s: ”Funk & Fun!” Alan “Handsome Al” Heckle (guitar / vocals), Phil “Maestro” Mazarick (keys / bass / vocals) and JP “JPop” Mitchell (drums / vocals) have honed their chops in saloons from Texas, New Orleans to Nova Scotia. It is Ray Charles & Stevie Ray meets Dr. John & Otis Redding! You never know who might jump up to sit in too, so…...bon temps rouler!!!!!

Saturday, July 17 - $12/15 tickets
Randall Bramblett
One of Georgia's musical treasures, Randall Bramblett has kept great company over the years. From his early career with Capricorn Records (Cowboy, Gregg Allman, Sea Level) to his more recent tours with Widespread Panic, Traffic and Steve Winwood, he has worked with the best. He and his band has been generating a tremendous buzz and rave reviews wherever they perform. The rare combination of songwriting and musicianship makes the Randall Bramblett Band so unique and guarantees a live experience you wont forget.
for more info: http://www.randallbramblett.com

Friday, July 23 - $8 cover
Sundowners
The Sundowners are a casual collective featuring members of Max Indian, The Old Ceremony, Mount Moriah, Ryan Gustafson, Josh Moore, The Tomahawks, Jeff Crawford, and more. Take a listen to any of these original projects, and you might be able to guess the covers that The Sundowners perform. The set is rich in songs by The Beatles, Dylan, Neil Young, The Band, The Rolling Stones, etc, as well as old traditionals. In short, if you love music from the 60s and 70s then The Sundowners are the best thing happening in the Triangle.

Saturday, July 24 - $10 cover
Mel Melton & the Wicked Mojos
If you’re yearning for an authentic swamp-stomping Zydeco Blues Experience - here’s your chance! Mel Melton is one classic blues harmonica musician who is known for his rare & impeccable Zydeco & Cajun song writing. And he’s backed by a tight-knit & talented band that will have you up dancing’ before you know what hit you! As band leader Mel Melton describes his music: "There's zydeco of course, and Cajun and Blues, and New Orleans Jazz and Funk. But as far as what we're playing, I call it Mojo Music."
for more info: http://www.myspace.com/wickedmojos

Friday, July 30 - $8 cover
Rebecca & the HiTones
Rebecca and the Hi-Tones combine swing, R&B, early jazz, standards, and 50's rock to create a sound they call "Modern Swing." They’re a NC institution of nearly 30 years that has shared the stage with many national recording artists such as: Marcia Ball, The Indigo Girls, NRBQ, and Jerry Jeff Walker. From Films to Festivals, the Hi-Tones have done it all. They have 3 'records' under their belts: ©Mood Altitude, ©SWING THIS on their own, and ©Almost Live (Y2K Swing Meltdown) on the Waltzing Bear Record Label out of Nashville, TN.
for more info: http://www.hitones.com

Saturday, July 31 - $12 cover
Cool John Ferguson
Honored by Living Blues magazine as “Most Outstanding Guitarist” for 2 consecutive years, Cool John Ferguson is an unparalleled talent. If you haven’t seen one of his shows, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss! He is touted by Taj Mahal to be “among the five greatest guitarists in the world and a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.” His newest CD “With These Hands” is an inspired display of new original works.
for more info: http://cooljohnferguson.com

AUGUST 2010 MUSIC/EVENT SCHEDULE
ALL WEEKEND SHOWS ARE FROM 9:30PM to 12:30AM

On our ticketed events, advance tickets are available by phone or in person at the Roadhouse approximately 2 weeks prior to each show - and until the day before the show.

Every Wednesday Night: 8:00 - 11:00pm
Open-Mic Nights w/ Brett Chambers & the Usual Suspects

 

Sunday Bayou Brunch: 11:00am-3:00pm

Thursday, August 5 - $10 cover (over 18 only)
Tickle Me Thursdays Comedy
On the 1st Thursday of each month, Papa Mojo's and Bryson Entertainment present feature comics from regional & national circuits. Our engaging host, Grave Digger sets the tone oh so well!!

August Headliner: J.Smooth has appeared in 5 seasons on Comicview, DEF Jam and Last Comic Standing. One of the funniest on the East Coast, Jermaine J Smooth Robertson is coming to us from Richmond, VA,

Friday, Aug. 6 - $8 cover
Fat Bastard Blues Band
This 5-piece band took 1st prize at last year's Triangle Blues Society’s Blues Challenge! With their first EP due out this fall, they all about up-tempo, engaging, and full-throttle Blues. It isn’t twelve bar. It isn’t a bent note. It’s a feeling. It’s about being dirty. It’s about being clean. It’s taking RL Burnside, ZZ Top and Robert Cray and launching that inspiration to their own intoxicating zone.
for more info: myspace.com/fatbastardbluesband

Saturday, Aug. 7 - $8 cover
Tad Walters
Tad is a bluesman who has honed his skills as a guitarist, bassist, harp player and vocalist with some of the best! Whether you’re talking about Chicago Blues or Piedmont Blues styles - he has an impressive way of delivering his music to an audience. And it’s not uncommon to see Tad put his guitar down to pick up a Marine Band and his trusty '50s EV mic and make you almost think Little Walter hopped up on the bandstand! Backed by TA James (bass) and Kelly Pace (drums) - this will be a sizzlin’ show you won’t want to miss.
for more info: http://www.myspace.com/tadwaltersband

Friday, Aug. 13 - $10/$12 tickets
Studabaker John
This Chicago musician is no only a powerful vocalist and talented songwriter, he’s a master slide guitarist and blues harpist. He and his band are recognized for capturing the raw energy of the classic Chicago Bluesmen and pumping out their own distinctive modern flair.
With over 10 albums under his belt, Studebaker John & the Hawks have emerged as a major creative force in the world of the Blues today - we excited that he was able to work us into his tour!
for more info: www.studebakerjohn.com

Saturday, Aug. 14 - $8 cover
E-Train & Rusted Rails with Drew Questell & the Express
Eric Manning, or E-Train as everyone calls him, is a singer/songwriter who delivers a blend of blues with a sense of humor, and songs about everyday life that everyone can relate to. He’s a 2008 Blues Challenge winner who plays, writes, records and produces all his own material (even plays most of the instruments on his CD’s himself). And with the Rusted Rails backing him - they put out a full-driving show! But that’s not all - special guest Drew Questell & the Express will be opening/joining them -and when these fellas play together, you know you’re in for a real treat! By the age of 15, Drew had already held the honor of being the youngest bluesman ever invited to play The Festival for the Eno, and had appeared live on WSHA radio and on NPR.
for more info: http://www.etrainandtherustedrails.com/index.html
http://www.myspace.com/drewquestell

Friday, Aug. 20 - $8 cover
David Dyer & the Crooked Smile Band
This troupe of well-seasoned musicians deliver their own solid brand of high-energy Americana, producing some of the finest original music, best instrumentation, and most melodic vocals and harmonies, ever to come out of this area! The Crooked Smile Band has a fine way of engaging their audience and they take you through their country-rootsy-swingin’-honkey-tonk repertoire -- and we’re honored to have them back at our Roadhouse!!
for more info: www.crookedsmileband.com

Saturday, Aug. 21 - $8 cover
Good Rockin’ Sam
This Triangle-based quartet plays all-original material that draws from a wide range of blues and roots influences. They began as a writing collaboration between friends who have played in various bands over the years. Their inspiration: the great blues, soul, and funk music of Chicago, Memphis, Texas, and New Orleans. Anchored by the soulful vocals of Dave Sword, this band brand of modern blues is the real deal. Cheating men, nasty women with bad habits, hard living, hard drinking, hard relationships.....this is the sound of blues -- and the sound of Good Rocking Sam.
for more info: http://www.myspace.com/goodrockingsam

Friday, Aug. 27 - $8 cover
Willie Painter Band
Playing a mix of blues with a nod towards swinging jazz and an eclectic selection of rock tunes, the Willie Painter Band consists of four veterans of the Triangle music scene that are known for consistently delivering inspiring and electrifying performances.....really! Not only can you dance to them - they’ll deliver a performance you’ll not forget! Whether in Becca & the Hi-Tones, Gregg Gelb Swing Band, the Boomers, or the Pigz Brothers - these fellas have a knack for stirring up a crowd!
for more info: http://www.williepainterband.com

Saturday, Aug. 28 - $12 cover
Mel & Wicked Mojos - CD Release
This is an occasion to celebrate that distinctive swamp-stompin’ Zydeco Blues that Melton and his band dish out so well!! The Wicked Mojos are celebrating their CD release and this tight-knit and talented band will be pumping out tunes that will have you dancin’ before you know what hit you. It’s an official Bayou Nght here in South Durham!! Mel & his band will be pourin’ it on!!
for more info: http://www.myspace.com/wickedmojos