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Sugarland/Dave Stewart7:30 p.m. Friday,April 27, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 707 Pavilion Blvd. $40.75-$79.25. www.livenation.com The chart topping Atlanta duo kicks off the summer concertseason with its blend of twangy country, rootsy pop, rock, and even a littlereggae. With Dave Stewart (of the Eurythmics) and Canaan Smith open.
Alan Evans Trio/Groove810 p.m. Saturday,April 28, Double Door, 1218 Charlottetown Ave. $10. 704-376-1446. The Soulive drummer leads his latest project - a `70s organtrio and jazz-funk throwback with guitarist Danny Mayer (On the Spot) andorganist Beau Sasser. Charlotte’s Groove 8, who worked with Evans on its lastalbum, is readying a new one, “Curious Poses,” for summer release.
Hope for AGoldenSummer9 p.m. Saturday, April28, Snug Harbor, 1228 Gordon St. $5. 704-333-9799. The Athens trio showcases the sweet sisterly harmonies ofPage and Claire Campbell, which float on dreamy chamber folk arrangements andstir the soul with raw, gospel-tinged a cappella. Jason Herring & the MysteryPlan and Melissa Burgher also play.
Lee Brice 11 p.m. Saturday, April 28, Coyote Joe’s, 4621Wilkinson Blvd. $12-$15. www.etix.comAfter over a decade in Nashville the Sumter, SC-nativefinally has a number one hit (after writing others for Eli Young Band and GarthBrooks) and a brand new album, “Hard 2 Love,” that’s brimming with potentialchart toppers.
Steve Earle & theDukes8:30 p.m. Wednesday,May 2, Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E. 36^th St. $25/VIP $40.704-358-9298. With the Dukes and Duchesses (which includes his wifeAllison Moorer, whose live voice is a beautiful force), the outspokencountry-rock songwriter makes a long awaited return. The Mastersons open.
Black Joe Lewis &the Honeybears8 p.m. Wednesday, May2, Visulite, 1615 Elzabeth Ave. $12-$15. 704-358-9200.After opening for Flogging Molly at The Fillmore, Lewis andhis crack band returns for a headlining set that promises more of the fire andenergy the soul-rock throwback has built its reputation on.
Rise Against7 p.m. Wednesday, May2, Time Warner Cable Uptown Amphitheatre, 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd. $38-$50. www.livenation.com The politically active rock band makes post-modern anthemsin the tradition of inspiring, motivational punk. And while its ticket pricesdon’t scream punk, the group puts its money where its mouth (and music) isbacking countless causes.
Peter Karp & SueFoley9 p.m. Wednesday, May2, Double Door, 1218 Charlottetown Ave. $12-$14. 704-376-1446. The blues duo tackles life in a crashing economy with allthe brush-yourself-off positivity they can muster with Foley delivering raspylines like Annie Potts’ “Pretty in Pink” character leading a rock band.