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The Theatre has a capacity of up to 956 when both rooms are utilized for a performance. Seating Policy: Depending on the show, we will sell tickets in one of three ways: 1. General Admission and seats will be available on a first come first serve basis with no seat guarantees; 2. Seat Guaranteed Tickets & Standing Room only tickets once the seats are sold out; 3. Seat Guaranteed Tickets only with no Standing Room available. Please check the individual show information for the type of ticketing available. We do not reserve seats in advance, nor do we sell tickets based on seat numbers. All events are General Admission on a first come basis through the door. You choose & reserve your seat once you enter the Theatre. Door & show times are listed under each event and vary depending on the event listed. If you have any question or concerns about a specific event capacity, seating arrangement or ticketing, please call our venue Box Office at (704) 358-9298 or email boxoffice@neighborhoodtheatre.com . All sales final, no refunds.

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MOVED TO THE MAIN STAGE!!!!! Snake Oil Medicine Show is a caravan, whose shows include live art & sounds that veer from Jazz to Bluegrass to Swing...purely original instrumental. Snake Oil Medicine Show carries a sense of abandon, from music to art. Their music defies every convention, practicing "creative anarchy". Songs are guaranteed to splash all over the musical spectrum. A bluegrass, hillbilly, undercurrent bobs throughout, an always dynamic interplay of strings, ragtime bop, a frenzied rhythmic dialogue, oozing experimental jazz and all those extra sounds - the drums, the whistles, the horns, the spoons and an occasional blast upon the sea-shell conch!

Mad Tea Party supports

"From the fertile valley of Deer Lick Holler, deep in the heart of Appalachia, comes a sound that is old yet new. In an area completely isolated from outside cultural and musical influence, this band of acoustic musicians grew up playing the traditional music of their forefathers. Then, as fate would have it, one crisp fall afternoon, a stranger passed through the holler. Well, he almost made it through. Unfortunately for him, but fortunately for appreciators of great music worldwide, the stranger crashed his car into a stately old oak tree at Devil's Elbow Curve. Sadly, the stranger expired, but his legacy lives on. For under the back seat of his car, the boys found some old black vinyl records as they went through his belongings looking for identification. All they had to listen to them on was an old Edison Victrola that only played at 78 R.P.M., but the boys all agreed it was some mighty fine country music. So, in memory of the stranger who had perished the boys set about learning these songs . . . " The records in the car, of course, were by the band AC/DC. And the boys recorded an album of the songs in their own mountain / bluegrass style - with fiddle, mandolin, banjo and such. As it turns out, members of AC/DC became aware of Hayseed Dixie just as they were beginning to tour. AC/DC bassist Cliff Williams invited the band to play at a tour-wrap party, and even joined them onstage to play bass on "Have a Drink On Me."

We've had a blast with these guys on our Other Side stage and this time around are moving the party to the main stage!!

Come Witness the Unbelievable Transformation: Twenty-five plain clay gnome statues have metamorphosed into twenty-five unique works of art thanks to Charlotte artists. Choose glitzy or funky, elegant or gritty - your garden will be naked without one! Show up to bid on your favorite gnome or just to enjoy the spectacle! Charlotte Roller Girls will be in attendance, and there is no cover price for this momentous occasion. Proceeds from the auction will fund future NoDa public arts projects and events. More information and pix of the gnomes can be found at www.nodarioty.com

Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, Peter Mayer has been quietly and steadily building a fervent following across the country, stepping outside his role as a member of The Coral Reefers to front his own band, The Peter Mayer Group. Melding a unique and eclectic writing style, a distinctive voice, and virtuoso musicianship, Peter and his band create compelling and accessible music that is electrifying in live performance.

Don't Believe the Hype, a tribute to PUBLIC ENEMY featuring DJ LORD of PUBLIC ENEMY (cuttin', scratchin', and mixin' REVOLUTIONARY MUSIC) and Phazers on High ( a "funkadelic" band on Chuck D's SLAMJamz Records

Looks can be deceiving - and when you see Chatham County Line on stage, you expect a traditional Bluegrass band. Although the band has always stayed true to their traditional instrumentation, they don't limit themselves. Their music is progressive, using bluegrass as a jumping off point, accessing all that is roots music - mixing gospel, country, rock and pop. That's American music and Chatham County Line is an American Band.

Delbert McClinton proudly defies classifications. His music blends his Texas roots with roadhouse rock, juke-joint blues, Memphis soul and country. During his entire recording career, record labels have consistently tried to pigeonhole Delbert's music. But if you ask the critics about Delbert's dynamic vocals and harmonica style, you'll hear descriptions ranging from 'honky-tonk,' 'blue-eyed soul,' and 'Texas stomp' to 'country rock' and 'blues.' Delbert's music rebels against traditional categorization. Ask Delbert what kind of music he plays and he'll say, "Fun music."

With subtle rhythmic intensity in voice and song, Jose Conde takes his Cuban roots and grafts them onto a dizzying range of Afro-Latin styles, from Puerto Rican bomba to Haitian compas to New Orleans swamp-funk, for a nonstop blend of party-stoking grooves.

Hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina; Audioform is the brandchild of saxophonist Erick Payne. Audioform performs the southeast regional circuit of venues. The band is a melting pot of genres including jazz, funk, latin, and soul. It continues to attract a following for its multicultural attempts at fusing original genres and grooves.
The X-periment supports ((with original members Derrick Hines (Baleen), Dustin Clifford ( Hobex), and Tony McCullough ( Baleen))

"THE CENTURY OF THE SELF"
An ultra-rare screening of the acclaimed BBC documentary by Adam Curtis
more info soon...

The NODA Film Festival is sponsored by Arts & Science Council, Elite Realty, Christ Central Church, the Neighborhood Theatre and the NODA Business Association.

"THE CENTURY OF THE SELF"
An ultra-rare screening of the acclaimed BBC documentary by Adam Curtis
more info soon...

The NODA Film Festival is sponsored by Arts & Science Council, Elite Realty, Christ Central Church, the Neighborhood Theatre and the NODA Business Association.

"THE CENTURY OF THE SELF"
An ultra-rare screening of the acclaimed BBC documentary by Adam Curtis
more info soon...

The NODA Film Festival is sponsored by Arts & Science Council, Elite Realty, Christ Central Church, the Neighborhood Theatre and the NODA Business Association.

"An old soul" is something Jakob Dylan has been described as many times. But he'll readily admit that he doesn't know what that means. Perhaps, in his case, it's the sense about him that he had a grasp of who he was much earlier in life than most people's or at least, who he didn't want to be. As a result, this may be why fans and critics alike continue to recognize an honesty in his songs and words. Not an easy accomplishment in a business that routinely asks artists to morph themselves into something that might sell more records.

With elements of bluegrass and zydeco accenting a time-tested approach to rock, the band; Tommy Malone, John Magnie, Steve Amedée, Tim Cook and Jimmy Messa -- bridge the gap between their roots, which extend from New Orleans to Denver and beyond.

Camila is a Mexican pop group which reached staggering success in their home country and all over Latin America

Toubab Krewe's strong Malian flavor is peppered with tastes of Caribbean, Jamaican, and, as the band puts it, "dirty south" music. Most of the band members' roots are in Asheville, North Carolina, and their southern neighbors often confuse the harp-like ngoni and kora for a banjo. Yet, Toubab Krewe's Teal Brown, Drew Heller, Justin Perkins, David Pransky, and Luke Quaranta emanate the energetic spirit that is an essential element of the dance music in Africa. Toubab Krewe's name is, in fact, a stellar reflection of their multicultural musical interests. The word "toubab" means "white people" or "foreigners" in the Malinke and Bambara languages and is used in a non-derogatory way to refer to white people all over West Africa. The spelling of "Krewe" references New Orleans, which Brown says is "because New Orleans is the gateway through which so much music came to us--ragtime, blues, jazz. It's a reference to that portal." The band has spent extensive time in West Africa studying and performing with musical legends such as Lamine Soumano, Vieux Kante, Madou Dembele, and Koungbanan Conde. Thus, their use of traditional instruments like the soku, kamel ngoni, and kora, is not only professional and informed, but inspired and natural, as well.

Dickey Betts, is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter, most known for his work as a founding member of the southern blues/rock group The Allman Brothers Band.

Betts' early experience was leading a band called The Second Coming, before he and other Florida area musicians met, jammed, and formed The Allman Brothers Band in 1969. Betts was the band's second lead guitarist, behind Duane Allman, and contributed significantly to their trademark dual lead guitar sound. He also wrote songs like "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" and "Blue Sky" that became radio and concert staples. After the death of Duane Allman in late 1971, Betts became the band's sole guitarist, and also took on a greater singing and leadership role. He went on to write such Southern Rock classics as "Jessica", and the Allmans' biggest commercial hit, "Ramblin' Man". After leaving the Allman Brothers Band in 2000, Betts now tours with his own band, Dickey Betts and Great Southern, which has recently added Dickey's son, Duane Betts, on lead guitar.

Lizz Wright's first two Verve releases, Salt and Dreaming Wide Awake, established her as one of the jazz world's most celebrated rising stars, both an accomplished songwriter and a versatile, deeply expressive singer. On her third album The Orchard, the Georgia-bred, New York-based artist takes a substantial leap forward, transcending genre distinctions to deliver a vibrant, intensely creative milestone.

With a tight, seamless, and an acoustic sound that's uniquely their's — a mix of gypsy swing, big band jazz and cross-genre Americana music, original songs and some clever covers — the startling six-piece Belleville Outfit of Austin belies the tender age of its members and its vast experience garnered swiftly after its union around Merlefest 2007 in Wilkesboro, N.C.

Ian Thomas supports

Marc Broussard was seemingly destined for a life as a music man. As the son of Boogie Kings guitarist (and Louisiana Hall of Fame member) Ted Broussard, his upbringing in Lafayette, La., instilled in him an affinity for R&B alongside the Cajun trappings of southern Louisiana. He draws vocal and stylistic influence from Otis Redding and Brian McKnight while bearing the preternaturally gruff voice of John Hiatt or Dr. John.

"When I was a kid, I was a listener," says Clarence Greenwood, a.k.a. Citizen Cope. "Music was something coming out of a radio or off a record, something that made me feel these things I couldn't explain. It was magical to me, and I thought it was something you had to be ordained with." What's clear when you listen to Cope's own music now, years after he sat transfixed in front of his stereo speakers, is that he *is* ordained. Or touched. Or blessed. Or however you want to say it: The man has the gift. It's never been more evident as on "Every Waking Moment," his third album (second release for RCA). By far his most personal recording, "Every Waking Moment" shows Cope continuing his deep exploration of the world that confronts all of us every day. How do we love those we care about? How do we change a world that throws daily horrors in our faces? How do we live with ourselves day after day? How do we capture joy? If you've heard any of the work that Cope has created over the past few years, you already know how quickly he can paint a masterpiece with the lightest of brushstrokes and how he captures a character in just a few words.

Alice Smith supports

The remarkable success of "Cry" (Faith Hill won a Grammy for her version)is a testament to Aparo's commitment to deliver honest songs that defy classification and that can please a million ears at once yet possess an intimacy that makes its impact one listener at a time.

After the breakup of popular experimental lo-fi indie rock band the Unicorns, members Nick Diamonds (vocals, guitar, keyboard) and J'aime Tambeur (drums) formed Islands, which found the two more focused on brighter production and neo-psychedelic indie pop. Since forming in early 2005, the Canadian band has also featured a fluctuating lineup of contributors on a wide variety of instruments, both live and on record. Islands released the debut album Return to the Sea in April 2006. For one of its first shows, Islands opened for Beck at the 2005 Pop Montreal music festival, followed in October 2005 by a short tour with Beck. On another tour in early 2006 the band was opening for Metric. That May the band announced that Tambeur would be leaving Islands, citing a loss of interest in being in a band. Islands are now performing with a strikingly new lineup featuring new drummer Aaron Harris and new vocalist/violinist/percussionist Kate Perkins.

Sebastien Grainger and Crayonsmith support

"American Idol's" Season 4 runner-up. The Bo Bice people saw on the show and heard on the subsequent gold-certified album THE REAL THING was just a taste of the broad and deep spectrum of music the Alabama-born singer has a passionate drive to write and sing. On SEE THE LIGHT, the first release on Sugar Money/ StratArt Records label, he promises we are getting to hear "the genuine Bo."

WATCH BO PERFORM ON AMERICAN IDOL MAY 7!!!

Since its inception nearly ten years ago, Gaelic Storm continue to broaden the musical horizons of the Celtic music genre by creating compelling originals and fresh arrangements steeped in Irish traditional melody and acoustic instrumentation combined with their unique blend of world rhythms. The 14 new tracks on Bring Yer Wellies, capture the contagious energy of Gaelic Storm's renowned live performances. Channeling the rowdy communal feel of an Irish pub on raucous sing-alongs, driving pipe sets and spirited fiddle tunes, the band's sixth studio album was recorded in a one-month fury in April 2006 at The Zone recording studio in Austin Texas.

In 1997, Gaelic Storm was catapulted out of their formative pub haunts by an appearance in the blockbuster film Titanic. Cast as the "party band" in the steerage scene, they landed the part while still drinking pints and playing weekly at O'Brien's, a pub in their adopted home-town of Santa Monica, CA. After the film's release, the band was met by huge crowds on their first tour. However, they still pride themselves on remaining as accessible as ever and sharing "a pint" with fans whenever possible.

Current Line-up is:Patrick Murphy (Cork City, Ireland) Vocals, Accordion, Harmonica Steve Twigger (Coventry, England)Vocals, Guitar, Bouzouki Ellery Klein (Cincinnati, OH)Fiddle Ryan Lacey (Pasadena, CA) Drums, World Percussion Pete Purvis (Merrickville, Ontario)Highland, Uilleann, and Deger Bagpipes, Tin Whistle

Here’s what folks have said about Joe Firstman:
"His brief, eight-song set earned him a standing ovation - unheard of for a warm-up act," -New York Post
"His 40-minute set walloped the audience with its energy and its promise of what this young singer-songwriter may accomplish," - South Bend Tribune
"The band vibrated with the sense that they had something to prove… Firstman appeared every ounce the promising star. The audience hung on his every word." - The Des Moines Register
"amazing… Firstman's bluesy voice worked perfectly with the roots rocker numbers, and, when he shifted to piano, the band sounded like a mix between Lowell George-era Little Feat with a dash of The Band and a touch of the Black Crowes." - Ft. Myers News-Press

Acoustic Syndicate is a rock/folk/bluegrass band from North Carolina formed in 1992. They have toured nationally in the US, including appearances at Farm Aid and the Bonnaroo festival. Their sound is characterized by three-part vocal harmony and complex polyrhythmic banjo playing. Lyrically, the group often discusses themes relating to subsistence, sustainability and quality of life.

"Hallelujah, come join the jubilee." That's the invitation that opens WARPAINT, the first new studio recording in seven years from the blessed THE BLACK CROWES, true believers in rock's power and potential to set us free. Their powerful new album--the first on the band's own Silver Arrow Records, distributed through Megaforce/Sony Red BMG--builds compellingly on the bands trademark adventurous brew of rock, blues, country, soul and gospel, and finds the band in top fighting form.

"Hallelujah, come join the jubilee." That's the invitation that opens WARPAINT, the first new studio recording in seven years from the blessed THE BLACK CROWES, true believers in rock's power and potential to set us free. Their powerful new album--the first on the band's own Silver Arrow Records, distributed through Megaforce/Sony Red BMG--builds compellingly on the bands trademark adventurous brew of rock, blues, country, soul and gospel, and finds the band in top fighting form.

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