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Boyz II Men with NC Symphony : Boyz II Men with the NC Symphony played to a sell-out crowd on Thursday, March 28, 2013 in Meymandi Concert Hall at the Progress Energy Center in Raleigh.

Boyz II Men with NC Symphony

Chris Adamczyk

Boyz II Men with the NC Symphony played to a sell-out crowd on Thursda ...

Updated: Mar 29, 2013 12:57pm PST

Sound Of Jazz And Blues 2013 : Attended the Sound of Jazz and Blues festival held by Cape Coral Parks and Recreation. Below are some shots captured from the session. Please feel free to download and use, though I do retain copyright and ask only for photo credit if published.

Sound Of Jazz And Blues 2013

Linwood

Attended the Sound of Jazz and Blues festival held by Cape Coral Parks ...

Updated: Mar 25, 2013 7:34am PST

Brian Davis at City Limits Saloon : Brian Davis performs at his CD release party for "Under the Influence" at City Limits Saloon in Raleigh on March 22, 2013.

Brian Davis at City Limits Saloon

Chris Adamczyk

Brian Davis performs at his CD release party for "Under the Influence" ...

Updated: Mar 23, 2013 9:58am PST

NC Master Chorale with NC Symphony players :

NC Master Chorale with NC Symphony pl...

Chris Adamczyk

Updated: Mar 18, 2013 7:59pm PST

Jeru the Damaja, Mic One, Prime, Sam I Am and more… (Mar 13) : I wasn't sure I'm make a Monday night show, but figured why not? Jeru the Damaja is an old school artist that I was excited to see. Plus the Abbey (as always), usually comes correct with a few opening acts that I'm glad I had a chance to see. The crowd was much light that normal, which made it an easy night to shoot. Jeru did a nice set and had a lot of fun with the crowd. Younger MC's could learn a lot from watching the Elder statesmen on stage. He did all of the classics, including some I didn't know that well. In retrospect, a lot of his hits use samples from "Come Clean". I can't think of another artist that has used more of his own samples in subsequent raps... Who cares? Anyway, It was good to see him doing what he does. Prime performed throughout the night, including a great set of hip hop karaoke that was a lot of fun. Prime was great on stage, but that wasn't what made him great. He was a true fan of hip hop. He enjoyed most of the other sets and doing his freestyles with the host, MC Dirty MF, as much as he enjoyed his turn at the mic. That's being a fan. The clowns that just want to jump up on stage and pretend their in a video will come and go. Prime was a class act (and a nice guy when he was done). FWIW, Dirty has a presence and flow like Method Man, but was more coherent lyrically speaking. If he's hosting (esp with Prime), you'll enjoy the time between sets as much as you enjoy the sets themselves. Mic One did a high energy set and had some fun on stage too. I didn't know his music, but he did some nice work. Worth checking out again for sure. Dolla Jillz was spitting nicely and was one of the more polished opening acts I've seen at the Abbey. In addition to knowing his rhymes, he had good presence on stage. Qwote and Milla Boy did high energy sets, but still need to work on their stage presence it was a still a little raw. I hope they continue to refine their craft and I'l catch 'em again soon. That leaves me with my TWO surprises of the night. Watch City did a great set with a relatively large crew. Yes, I like live music during the set (Moore was on drums), but the whole crew could flow. More importantly, they worked like an actual crew should on stage. Share the mic. Respect the lead. Enjoy the crowd. It was a little uncomfortable for some when Klye Cole made his way through the crowd, but it was all fun. The energy was great and it wasn't like you were watching a bunch of rookies jumping around at a talent show. Well done, gentlemen. The Second surprise was Sam I Am the MC. I am damn near certain I've seen this brother on stage before, but I can't place it. He was excellent. His flow and his gravity on the stage were more like a veteran than an opener. Granted, he was opening for Jeru, but you know what I mean. He got a strong assist from Encyclopedia Brown throughout his set. If Sam or Watch City is in a venue near you, do yourself a favor and check 'em out. There is a whole 'nother gallery of pix from the night. Email me if you want the link. Peace...

Jeru the Damaja, Mic One, Prime, Sam ...

KBev

I wasn't sure I'm make a Monday night show, but figured why not? Jeru ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2013 4:14pm PST

Johnny Mathis at Memorial Auditorium :

Johnny Mathis at Memorial Auditorium

Chris Adamczyk

Updated: Mar 09, 2013 7:58pm PST

City folk at The Irregardless Cafe :

City folk at The Irregardless Cafe

Chris Adamczyk

Updated: Mar 09, 2013 7:38pm PST

Carolina Ballet :

Carolina Ballet

Chris Adamczyk

Updated: Mar 09, 2013 7:22pm PST

Farm Aid : Went to Farm Aid 2012 as a representative of The News-Item. Here are a few photos that did not make it to the press.

Farm Aid

Dalado

Went to Farm Aid 2012 as a representative of The News-Item. Here are a ...

Updated: Mar 06, 2013 10:45pm PST

2013 Mr MHS :

2013 Mr MHS

Tessa Kolodny (Moodswings)

Updated: Mar 01, 2013 7:52am PST

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