Two Zep cover bands playing in Charleston, NC this weekend

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THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2006 12:00 AM


Where to rock and/or roll in Charleston this weekend

BY MARK R. PANTSARI
Special to The Post and Courier 


Get the 'Led' out, twice

Charleston's Led Zeppelin fans must surely be in (a
"Stairway to ...") heaven this week as not one, but
two, Led Zeppelin tribute acts are in town: Zoso and
Kashmir.

With over a decade of experience, Zoso ? "The Ultimate
Led Zeppelin Experience" is certainly no stranger to
the stage at the Music Farm. Formed in 1995, Zoso has
logged more than 1,400 shows covering the music of one
of rock's most influential acts. As if nailing the
live sound of Led Zeppelin wasn't enough, each
individual member of Zoso bears a striking resemblance
to his Led Zeppelin counterpart ? Robert Plant, John
Bonham, John Paul Jones and Jimmy Page.

Billing itself as "The Complete Led Zeppelin
Experience," Kashmir is also making headway in the Led
Zeppelin tribute band genre (seriously, check out
tributecity.com, there really is a Led Zeppelin
tribute band genre). In the live setting, Kashmir
bears a striking resemblance to the original members
of Led Zeppelin and also nails the band's sound.

"So what's the difference in Zoso and Kashmir?"
Preview readers may ask. Well, probably not a whole
lot. But if you are in dire need of getting the "Led"
out, this truly is a great weekend to be on the
Charleston music scene. Zoso will perform tonight at
the Music Farm (32 Ann St.) at 10 p.m. for a $10 cover
charge. For more information on the show, call
722-8904. Kashmir will perform at the Pour House (1977
Maybank Hwy.) Friday night at 10. For ticket
information, call the Pour House at 571-4343.

Visit the bands online at zosoontour.com and
kashmirrocks.com.

Underground Bluegrass ? Blueground Undergrass

Dating back to 1998, Blueground Undergrass has served
as one of the more iconic bands in the
jam-band/bluegrass realm. The brainchild of Rev. Jeff
Mosier, a graduate of the famed Aquarium Rescue Unit,
spearheaded by jam-band patriarch Col. Bruce Hampton,
Blueground Undergrass took a brief hiatus from touring
a couple of years back.

The band has been back for over a year now and its
"Wall of Twang" sound is stronger than ever, as
evidenced by the recent release of its fourth album,
"Faces," on Landslide Records. Fronted by Mosier (lead
vocals, banjo, dobro), Blueground Undergrass is
rounded out by David Blackmon (fiddle), Matthew
Williams (vocals, lead guitar), Steve Abercrombie
(bass) and Matt Cowley (drums). Equal parts
traditional bluegrass, humor and nontraditional
influences, the band sits very well left of center.

Always a pleasure in the live setting, Blueground
Undergrass returns to familiar ground Saturday night
to take the stage of the Pour House (1977 Maybank
Hwy.). The show will begin around 9 p.m., and tickets
are $10 and available in advance from etix.com. For
information, call the Pour House at 571-4343. For more
information, check out bluegroundundergrass.com.

Formerly of Captain Easy

Chucktown music fans may know the names and faces of
Josh Roberts and Ryan Monroe as the former frontmen
for the now-defunct band Captain Easy. Retired since
2005, the Columbia-based Captain Easy made a good run
for a few years, touring around the Southeast,
releasing two albums, and showing off the song-writing
chops of Monroe and Roberts.

While the loss of Captain Easy was a severe blow to
Columbia's original music scene, Roberts and Monroe
have remained active in pursuing their own respective
musical endeavors. Charleston has already played host
to Josh Roberts and the Hinges, Roberts' new band, on
several occasions. Last year, the group released "The
Sugar Bird Test," finding Roberts and company
exploring Southern-tinged Americana and brash rock 'n'
roll.

Captain Easy's other talented frontman, Ryan Monroe,
recently released his solo debut album, "Pangroid."
After narrowing down more than 20 songs Monroe had
compiled over the course of 2005, He paired the song
list down to 10 for "Pangroid." The CD highlights
Monroe's unique song-writing and vocal delivery. He
also performed every single instrument on the record.

It will be something of a Captain Easy reunion
Wednesday night at the Pour House as Josh Roberts and
the Hinges and Ryan Monroe's Pangroid Band will both
perform. It's a safe bet to expect jams and sit-ins,
as Roberts and Monroe's musical friendship dates back
to high school. The show, to be held at The Pour House
(1977 Maybank Hwy.), will start around 9 p.m. Call the
bar at 571-4343 for more information.

For more information, visit www.joshrobertsmusic.com
and www.ryanmonroe.net.

 
 
 
This article was printed via the web on 5/18/2006
11:33:41 PM . This article
appeared in The Post and Courier and updated online at
Charleston.net on Thursday, May 18, 2006.  
  


There are four means of refuge from the miseries of life: music, cats, humor, 
and chocolate.

-Albert Schweitzer

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