A fabulous foursome: Four new releases from local acts debut this weekend
June 18th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
If you like local music, especially original local music, this is your weekend.
The music of four different artists will be released this weekend. And, coincidentally, someone could attend all four release parties if they so desired. So, here’s where (and how) to see it all:
Strange Heroes
WHEN — 7-10 p.m. today (June 18)
WHERE — George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville
COST — $5
INFO — www.strangeheroes.com
The Fayetteville folk/dance group releases will release their third album and first in several years. The new release is called “From the Musk to the Moon.”
Nancy Cooper Maier
Nancy Cooper Maier
WHEN — 7 p.m. Saturday (June 19)
WHERE — First United Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville
COST — Free
Friends of the late songwriter Nancy Cooper Maier will offer songs from her album for children, “Every Little Thing.” Performing are artists such as John Two-Hawks and the Everyone Can Sing Community Choir, which Maier founded and directed. Proceeds raised from CD sales will be donated to charity.
Cletus Got Shot
WHEN — 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE — Smoke & Barrel Tavern in Fayetteville
COST — Free
INFO — cletusgotshot.bandcamp.com
The punk-grass band will offer their second album, “Unamerican,” at their regular Fayetteville playground: Smoke & Barrel Tavern. The mostly acoustic group recorded the album this winter. The album will also be offered to the public at cletusgotshot.bandcamp.com after the release party for name-your-own-price downloads.
3 Penny Acre
WHEN — 7 p.m. Sunday (June 20)
WHERE — Greenhouse Grille in Fayetteville
COST — $10 in advance and $12 day-of-show; available at the venue or at www.wix.com/3pennyacre/3pennyacre
INFO — www.3pennyacre.com
The award-winning trio 3 Penny Acre will release their second album “Highway 71″ on Sunday at Greenhouse Grill. The album is full of story songs from the acoustic-driven folk/bluegrass group.