Jaret Lloyd and Chris “Skoota” Daye Presents “SOULFUL EXPRESSIONS” A NIGHT OF WRITTEN LAUGHTER featuring”B3″ including Bdhat (102 Jamz), Darren Brand, and Burpie. Also UNC’s own Donovan Livingston and other special guest. Inviting everyone in the 919 and surrounding cities to come out and experience an unforgettable night of COMEDY and a new source of entertainment in the Triangle Area.

Doors will open @ 7.

And $4 DRINK SPECIALS WILL BE FLOWIN’. ADMISSION IS FREE!! SO GET THERE EARLY! HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!

Hit us on twitter… 
Jaret Lloyd @doitlloyd
Chris Daye @SKonthaTRACK

A must see show!  Doors open at 8pm

Words of Wisdom Open Mic happens at Mansion 462 every Monday.

Featuring a guest artist every week, WOW is one of the hottest spoken word/soul events on the East Coast.  The mic is open each night.  There are also special events such as “Last Poet Standing” and “Best of the Best” where poets face off individually and in teams sharing their poetry for a fanatic crowd.  The show is taped live and streamed on Unheard Radio.

Hosted by Church da Poet.

Doors at 8pm.  Show starts promptly at 8:30.

$5 admission

Brought to you by Mansion 462 Productions, Black Poetry Theatre, and Best Kept Spoken.

Open Mic sign up from 8 to 8:30pm.  You can also sign up at the Words of Wisdom page in the discussion board.  List limited to 20 poets.  10 slots are available before the show and the other 10 slots are made available at 8pm.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Words-of-Wisdom-Open-Mic/45037811830#/pages/Words-of-Wisdom-Open-Mic/45037811830?v=box_3&viewas=0

http://www.reverbnation.com/wordsofwisdom

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From what we know 13 of Nazareth is the pseudonym of Marquis Mix, a Norfolk Virginia native who began writing rap lyrics when he was 20 years old and poetry less than a year later having no prior interest in performing either art form as they both involved his greatest fear…speaking in public.

In January of 1999 after nearly 3 years of rhyming/reciting to himself and close friends Marquis picked up a flyer for an open mic called Soul Cafe while in Positive Vibes the book store with which he began his love affair of reading. The following week he arrived at the venue signed the list and nervously recited “Planted in the Wind” (see blog for the poem). What he slowly began to discover is that:

1. Great Fears are the address of Great triumphs and
2. You can always start today creating the person you wish you were your whole life.

Now you are probably wondering why he chose 13 of Nazareth as his pseudonym, well stay tuned as those reasons and more things you wanna know about 13 will be forthcoming. Continue reading

Having spent his musical adolescence in Pennsylvanian punk rock trio Plow United, Brian McGee is not the most natural figurehead for a movement of new Americana. However, having spent the last ten years in Western North Carolina and immersing himself in the rich roots sound of the area, the musician has altered his songwriting palette and taken to fusing his punk rock heritage to some raw country sounds. The result is a blue-collar line in melodic country rock that sounds like the bastard love child of Guthrie and Springsteen.

His self-titled 2008 release, “BRIAN MCGEE & THE HOLLOW SPEED,” blends old-school country romps (Keep On Going) and doses of country-pop (Clouded Glass) with more hooks than a fisherman’s hat. The album maintains the same gritty, rockabilly speed across its entire first half, with the help of Transylvania County Fiddler, Darin Gentry. Further into the album and McGee’s punk root’s become more prevalent. It’s evident in the music’s unrelenting thrust and is equal parts rabble-rousing and poignant. This is music for beer-drinking, hard-living, American everymen and it’s a joyful thrill ride from beginning to end.

Brian McGee & The Hollow Speed are one the road in support of their self-titled record, with tours taking them all over the East Coast. McGee is also playing solo shows with other Asheville songwriters for itimate “in-the-round” concerts. The band has shared the stage with THE EVERYBODYFIELDS, BLUE MOUNTAIN, JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE, TWO DOLLAR PISTOLS, ANDY FRIEDMAN & THE OTHER FAILURES, GILL LANDRY, IAN THOMAS, THE DIXIE BEE-LINERS…to name a few.

The musical offspring of Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Gram Parsons, and other singer/songwriter legends of the 1970s, Wylie Hunter is the son of an award-winning fiction writer and photographer, his lineage clearly represented in the lyricism and evocative imagery coursing through his collection of songs. Trading in the drums for an acoustic guitar at the age of 15, Hunter moved from Atlanta, GA to Chapel Hill, NC and began honing a style that blends the eloquence of acoustic guitar with the driving vocals of pop, rock, and blues joining a contemporary brotherhood that includes David Gray, Pete Yorn, John Mayer, Jeff Tweedy and Ryan Adams.

ANDY FRIEDMAN

“Alone on Guitar” Tour

Tickets $7

Andy Friedman’s “Weary Things” was just named one of the 7 most overlooked
albums of 2009 by the ASSOCIATED PRESS! To read the full article click the link below!

http://news.ca.msn.com/entertainment/article.aspx?cp-documentid=23188173

Nicknamed the “Hillbilly Leonard Cohen” (Athens News) and “The King of Art Country,” (Minneapolis City Pages) Friedman’s “fractured folk songs” (Los Angeles Times) explore issues of art, wild dreams, and wanderlust, while celebrating “those who wash down life’s knuckle sandwiches with ice-cold despair” (Time Out New York). NPR’s Faith Salie adds, “Friedman is not exactly one of those musicians you play while you’re paying your bills or cleaning the house. His songs demand that you sit down and listen to them, which is why he is such a hot live act.”

In January of 2009 Friedman released his sophomore studio album, Weary Things (City Salvage/Kindred Rhythm), to widespread critical praise. Catch Friedman and his backing band, known as The Other Failures—“one of the most respected bands on the Brooklyn scene” (Cleveland Free Times)—
in your town soon.

Do it to Julia is a five-piece folk-rock band formed in Boone, North Carolina in 2006. Named after the quote from George Orwell’s “1984,” the band consists of co-lead singer/songwriters Ryan O’Keefe (guitar, piano) and Halli Anderson (violin, piano), as well as Stephen Bush (guitar), Matt Rossino (bass), and Alex McWalters (Drums). With crisp male and female vocal harmonies and lyrics that range from narrative storytelling to ironic social and political statements, the band has become known throughout the south east for a sound that moves from melodic pop to experimental ambiance. In 2007 the band signed a one-album contract with Boone-based Split Rail Records. Since the release of their debut album, “Archie Carroll” in 2008, they have shared the stage with such national acts as State Radio, Keller Williams, Sister Hazel, Sam Bush and Tim Reynolds.

Words of Wisdom Open Mic happens at Mansion 462 every Monday.

Featuring a guest artist every week, WOW is one of the hottest spoken word/soul events on the East Coast.  The mic is open each night.  There are also special events such as “Last Poet Standing” and “Best of the Best” where poets face off individually and in teams sharing their poetry for a fanatic crowd.  The show is taped live and streamed on Unheard Radio.

Hosted by Church da Poet.

Doors at 8pm.  Show starts promptly at 8:30.

$5 admission

Brought to you by Mansion 462 Productions, Black Poetry Theatre, and Best Kept Spoken.

Open Mic sign up from 8 to 8:30pm.  You can also sign up at the Words of Wisdom page in the discussion board.  List limited to 20 poets.  10 slots are available before the show and the other 10 slots are made available at 8pm.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Words-of-Wisdom-Open-Mic/45037811830#/pages/Words-of-Wisdom-Open-Mic/45037811830?v=box_3&viewas=0

http://www.reverbnation.com/wordsofwisdom

http://wordsofwisdomopenmic.wordpress.com

Words of Wisdom Open Mic happens at Mansion 462 every Monday.

Featuring a guest artist every week, WOW is one of the hottest spoken word/soul events on the East Coast.  The mic is open each night.  There are also special events such as “Last Poet Standing” and “Best of the Best” where poets face off individually and in teams sharing their poetry for a fanatic crowd.  The show is taped live and streamed on Unheard Radio.

Hosted by Church da Poet.

Doors at 8pm.  Show starts promptly at 8:30.

$5 admission

Brought to you by Mansion 462 Productions, Black Poetry Theatre, and Best Kept Spoken.

Open Mic sign up from 8 to 8:30pm.  You can also sign up at the Words of Wisdom page in the discussion board.  List limited to 20 poets.  10 slots are available before the show and the other 10 slots are made available at 8pm.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Words-of-Wisdom-Open-Mic/45037811830#/pages/Words-of-Wisdom-Open-Mic/45037811830?v=box_3&viewas=0

http://www.reverbnation.com/wordsofwisdom

http://wordsofwisdomopenmic.wordpress.com

Indiana’s 2008 Poet Laureate Nominee and the youngest nominee in state history, Tasha Jones, the name alone is synonymous with poetry in Indiana and around the country. This prolific writer brilliantly infuses everyday life experiences with scripture to create works that heal and empower. From performing to leading workshops her words and works have impacted millions. The diversity in her writings garner HOPE and include topics such as HIV/AIDS, self esteem, drug addiction, culture and femininity, and juvenile incarceration. She is currently finishing a memoir entitled Hello BeautifulTM, an account of Ms. Jones’ experiences as an educator in the Indianapolis Public School system which focuses on the power of words and there impact on todays youth and tomorrows future. The Hello BeautifulTM movement and book led the Indianapolis Star, in 2008, deeming Tasha Jones, as “The One to Watch” and indeed we should!

The Gravy Boys perform a selection of original songs and covers that draw on our rich heritage of American music: From depression-era folk music such as Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family; to the high-lonesome sound of the Louvin Brothers; to honky-tonk era country music such as Hank Williams, Lefty Frizzel, George Jones and Merle Haggard; to 60′s era folk-country-rock such as Bob Dylan, The Byrds and The Band; to contemporary alt-country and singer-songwriters such as Whiskeytown, Son Volt, Uncle Tupelo, Steve Earle, Ryan Adams, John Hiatt, and Lucinda Wiliams.

The Gravy Boys perform with acoustic guitars, mandolin, upright bass, harmonica and dobro. They circle around one microphone to sing sweet 2, 3 and 4 part-harmonies that capture the fancy and attention of all who listen.

The Gravy Boys perform with soul, passion, and an energy that makes them the perfect band for your festival, your drinking establishment or your next party.

Words of Wisdom Open Mic happens at Mansion 462 every Monday.

Featuring a guest artist every week, WOW is one of the hottest spoken word/soul events on the East Coast.  The mic is open each night.  There are also special events such as “Last Poet Standing” and “Best of the Best” where poets face off individually and in teams sharing their poetry for a fanatic crowd.  The show is taped live and streamed on Unheard Radio.

Hosted by Church da Poet.

Doors at 8pm.  Show starts promptly at 8:30.

$5 admission

Brought to you by Mansion 462 Productions, Black Poetry Theatre, and Best Kept Spoken.

Open Mic sign up from 8 to 8:30pm.  You can also sign up at the Words of Wisdom page in the discussion board.  List limited to 20 poets.  10 slots are available before the show and the other 10 slots are made available at 8pm.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Words-of-Wisdom-Open-Mic/45037811830#/pages/Words-of-Wisdom-Open-Mic/45037811830?v=box_3&viewas=0

http://www.reverbnation.com/wordsofwisdom

http://wordsofwisdomopenmic.wordpress.com

This is Mansion462′s 2nd Year Anniversary & New Years Celebration!

Come Join the party starting @ 8pm

Cover: $5.00 with Mask, $10.00 w/o Mask

Lizh just is. That’s the answer you’re likely to get from the genre-hopping singer/songwriter when asked to define herself. Lizh’s style has a Neo-Soul twist that is flavored by her occasional Reggaeton fusions, decorated by congero Preston Barnes’ eclectic rhythms. Additionally, she inserts Spoken Word stanzas that bounce off of drummer Eric Kelly and bassist Scott Volthause’s syncopated rhythms, teetering on the edge of Hip Hop. Truly, there is no genre that Lizh and her crew won’t venture, but Lizh’s unique songwriting and powerhouse vocals make the diverse style cohesive. Being a first generation Dominican-American and native New Yorker explains Lizh’s eclectic sound. She lived in NYC until the age of twenty two. There she honed her skills by working as a hired voice for studio and live performances, ranging from singing parody songs in Spanish for radio, to sharing the stage with the likes of Timothy Dark. By the time she moved to Raleigh, NC, Lizh was ready to hit the stage with her own material. Her upcoming debut album, “Let’s break it down”, is to be released in 2010.

Dexter Romweber and the new Romans were formed in 2006.  Drummer Dave Schmitt started the band as vehicle for his long time friend Dexter Romweber to play with other musicians.  The band has since metamorphosed into much more.  An ensemble of seven musicians with three female backing, vocalists. Playing mostly in their home state of N.C. and more specifically the triangle area (Chapel Hill, Raleigh and Durham).  As of late making excursions in V.A. with more to come.  Dexter: ”We try not to pick songs or song styles from any one genre. We draw influences from all over.  Jazz, Surf, early instrumentals, Bill Haley, Ella Fitzgerald, even a Chopin number”.  “We’ve played parties, weddings, nightclub gigs and even bug conventions…We’ll keep playing as long as there’s a show booked”.  They continue experimenting every Thursday night in Romweber’s garage.  “We’re always looking for strange new sounds, and strange new surroundings to bring our music to you.”