Briefs

Lindsey Buckingham

Date: Thursday, March 15, 2007 at 8 p.m.

Venue: Saenger Theater, 6 S. Joachim St., 208-5608, www.saengermobile.com

Tickets: $27.50 through Ticketmaster

When Lindsey Buckingham met Stevie Nicks during high school in Atherton, Cal., neither had any inkling of the legendary journey they would begin together. On New Year’s Eve in 1974, a fellow named Mick Fleetwood asked the duo to perform with him and Fleetwood Mac was on its way to iconic status.

Fleetwood Mac’s release of “Rumours” on Warner Brothers catapulted the band into the mainstream market, and the public couldn’t get enough of their music. Songs like “Gold Dust Woman,” “The Chain,” and “Don’t Stop” are still getting major attention from classic rock and adult alternative stations worldwide.

Even though Buckingham continued playing with Fleetwood Mac, he had a number of eclectic solo projects such as “Law and Order” and “Go Insane” featuring a guest appearance by bandmate Fleetwood. In 1987, Buckingham left Fleetwood Mac prior to the release of “Tango in the Night.”

Buckingham’s departure from the band didn’t stop his musical career. He went on to release “Out of the Cradle” in 1992 and is currently touring in support of his 2006 release “Under the Skin.” For this album, Buckingham recruited former colleagues Mick Fleetwood and John McVie to perform on “Down on Rodeo” and “Something’s Gotta Change Your Mind.”

Paolo Nutini

and Gran Bel Fisher

Date: Thursday, March 15, 2007 with doors opening at 7 p.m.

Venue: Soul Kitchen, 219 Dauphin St., 433-5958, www.soulkitchenmobile.com

Tickets: FREE

92 ZEW is bringing rising star Paolo Nutini to the Port City for another free concert.

With no formal training, Nutini made his way onto the U.K. music scene at the tender age of 17 with pub performances. After local radio played his live performances, Nutini scored a record deal on Atlantic Records. Shortly after his 18th birthday in 2005, Nutini released his first single “These Streets,” which became the title of his debut album.

Opening will be Gran Bel Fisher. Fisher whose sound should be familiar to Soul Kitchen devotees, as some might have caught him at The Blue Gill when he opened for The Colour. With a performance on “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip” and a cut on the soundtrack to “Grey’s Anatomy”, Fisher has shot into the limelight. His deep water vocals and rocking attitude should be a perfect warm-up for Nutini’s performance. His debut album “Full Moon Cigarette” is a perfect display of this rocker’s attitude and style.

The Grey

Date: March 24, 2007 at 10 p.m.

Venue: Cell Block, 216 Dauphin St.

Tickets: $5

The Grey has managed to build quite a healthy local fan base with their hard edge music and instrumental talent. Currently, they are working on their second CD and are promising that this one will be a perfect example of the musical maturity they have been experiencing.

The Grey has made it their mission to prove to the Port City there is life beyond cover bands. As a result, they offer a night filled with hard rock and a packed house, so both crowds and the owners of bars in which they play can both be happy.

David Chatel and Mark Kent

Date: March 15, 2007 at 7:30 p.m..

Venue: Kudzu Café (Over the Transom/Dr. Music), 9 N. Church St. in Fairhope, 990-3412

Tickets: $5

When most people in the Port City read the term “coffee house,” it brings to them thoughts of Holcombe Avenue and various punk and underground acts. However, Mark Kent came before punk was even a sparkle in the industry’s eye.

Kent weaves together a traditional folk/Americana sound that adds a permanence to his sound. He has taken his acoustic act across the nation since 1968. In 2005, Kent debuted “The Boy from Skibbereen”, featuring many acoustic favorites that have made him a legend in the Mobile. He recently followed up that offering with “The Fisherman’s Patience.”

The Rundown

Usually, the corner of Charleston and Marine isGround Zero for Port city St. Patrick’s festivities. With St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday this year, Callaghan’s is planning a daylong celebration featuring some of the area’s favorite musicians and a few surprises.

Irishman Jim Flanagan plans to shower the crowd with traditional ditties. Mobile favorite Peek is also scheduled to perform.

The highlight comes in the evening when Grayson Capps and the Stumpknockers join the beautiful and talented Teresa Andersson. Hopefully, those in attendance will have a day-off on Sunday.

Skip Heller can’t get enough of Mobile. The nationally renown guitarist is scheduled to perform his truly eclectic form of jazz at Satori Sound on St. Patrick’s Day where the Port City will know why he is called “the jazz guitarist from the LEFT coast”. It’s a good thing to see Heller feeling frisky about being on the road again since the end of 2006 found him with a severe case of road burn-out.

The last we heard of Deluxe Leisure Kings, they had just released their latest album “Debbie Does Nothing”. The funny thing is that DLK is getting props on iTunes. Their song “Sally’s Pretty Mom” off of their album “15 Minutes of Shame” has earned top ratings for iMixes all while sharing spots with Kelly Clarkson and Fergie. Currently, DLK is in the studio working on a third album. They are also scheduled to play the International Pop Overthrow Festivals in Atlanta and Nashville.

Mobtown mainstream rockers Top of the Orange celebrated the release of their debut CD “Wait and See…” at Guitar Center March 10. Top of the Orange has shared the stage with bands such as Three Doors Down and packs out most Port City venues. “Wait and See…” contains the admirable musicianship and catchy songs that has made them a local sensation.

Tickets are on sale now at the Saenger Theater Box Office and through Ticketmaster for one of the biggest shows of 2007. On August 25, the legendary John Prine will take the Saenger stage for an unforgettable night of modern Americana. Prine recently took home the Grammy for Best Contemporary Folk Album for his latest release “Fair & Square.” This promises to be a night filled with memorable favorites such as “Sam Stone” and “Angel From Montgomery.”

The Wharf in Orange Beach is becoming thehottest new live music venue on the Gulf Coast. Widespread Panic is playing April 27-28, and I hear tickets are scarce.

Their “Spring Fling” on March 22 will no doubt entertain spring breakers (or their chaperones) with Better Than Ezra, Sister Hazel and The Spin Doctors.

And now they have announced “The Rowdy Frynds Tour,” with Hank Williams, Jr. and Lynyrd Skynyrd on May 26. Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 24 at all Ticketmaster outlets.

Alabama native and “American Idol” Taylor Hicks played to a sold-out audience at The Mobile Civic Center Theatre Tuesday, Feb. 27.

Hicks charmed his Soul Patrollers with his soulful voice and simultaneaously smooth and slightly spastic dance moves.

The set list included tunes off his self-titled CD, like “Soul Thing,” “Dream Myself Awake,” and “Wherever I Lay My Hat,” among many others.

Crowd favorites also included covers of The Who’s “Goin’ Mobile” and fellow Alabama gal Shelby Lynne’s “Where I’m From.”

Though many fans were disappointed that they were not able ot get tickets to this show. Hicks told Lagniappe readers not to worry. He said in his best “Terminator”-voice, “I’ll be back.”

Stephen Centanni is Lagniappe music editor. Contact him at scentanni@lagniappemobile.com.

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