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National Touring Bands Rock the ‘Ville a STAFF REPORT On Saturday, June 19, The Rock Shop will welcome two national touring bands to its stage as Framing Hanley and The Veer Union Rock the ‘Ville. Framing Hanley is a five-piece outfit from Nashville, Tenn., and released its first studio album in August 2007. The band is best known for its songs “Hear Me Now” and “Lollipop.” The band formed when lead singer and songwriter Kenneth Nixon, guitar- ists Tim and Brandon, bassist Luke and drummer Chris came together in Nashville in 2005. It didn’t take the band long to garner a strong fan following in Music City, and they quickly posted demos on the Internet. In November 2006, the demos were discovered by Brett Hestla, former Creed bassist and frontman of Dark New Day. Hestla helped the band record a two-song demo in his Florida studio that captured the attention of Jeff Hanson (Creed, Sevendust, Paramore) and his record label Silent Majority Group. In early November of Framing Hanley will be at the Rock Shop on June 19. The Rock Shop will feature The Veer Union on June 19 as it brings more national touring bands to Fayetteville. 2009, Framing Hanley entered the studio to start working on the sophomore record, A Promise to Burn. In a recent interview with alternative addiction.com, lead singer Kenneth Nixon noted that “The album tells a story that a lot of us have been through, where you have to have every- thing taken away from you before you can be humbled and know how lucky you are. It’s sad that it’s like that, but it’s true in a lot of people’s cases.” Nixon says the band has a lot to prove with the new album, foremost that the band is more than just that rock band that covered Lil Wayne’s song “Lollipop.” “Three years later when one song that they are remembering you for is a cover song, it kinda leaves a bad taste in your mouth,” said Nixon. “That song did a lot of things for our band, but it was really just something that we were doing for fun.” The band released the new album A Promise to Burn this month, along with a bonus DVD containing footage of the band recording the album in studio. The first single “You Stupid Girl” is available on iTunes and all digital retailers now. The band took its name from Ashley Hanley, a photographer, and the drummer’s girlfriend. Hanley passed away in 2006. The Veer Union is a Canadian alternative rock/post-grunge band from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The band was formed in 2004 by Crispin Earl and Eric Schraeder. After touring with bands like Hinder, Theory of a Deadman, Seether and Black Stone Cherry, the band signed a record deal with Universal Motown Records. The band released its debut album, Against the Grain, on April 21, 2009. Against the Grain has reached number 32 on Billboard’s Top Heatseekers, and its first single, “Seasons”, has reached number 10 on Billboard’s Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, number 16 on the Rock Songs chart and num- ber 30 on the Alternative Songs chart. “Seasons” was also the official theme song for WWE Backlash 2009, Pittsburgh Penguins, and has been used exten- sively on MLB Network’s coverage for the race to the postseason in 2009. Tickets for the show are $14 in advance and $16 at the door. For more information visit www.therockshoplive.com. 18 UCW MAY 26-JUNE 1, 2010 CHARLIE MIKE’S PUB 195 Star Point Road • 826-6453 Tues. Open Jam — Bring our own instrument May 29 Open mic THE DOGHOUSE 3049 Owen Dr. • 910-826-9761 www.thedoghousegroup.com May 26 Mike Odonell May 28 Blackfoot May 29 Third Degree May 30 Johnson Kinlaw HUSKE HARDWARE- HOUSE 405 Hay Street • 437-9905 www.huskehardware.com Thurs. 80’s Ladies Night Fri. & Sat. Live DJ and Dancing Sun. $1 Drafts IT’Z ENTERTAINMENT CITY 4118 Legend Ave. • 910-826-4635 www.itzentertainmentcity.com May 26 David “The Piano Man” Parker May 30 DL Token June 2 David “The Piano Man” Parker June 6 DL Token JESTER’S PUB 6577 Fisher Road • 910-423-6100 www.jesterspub.com Mon APA pool open 4 p.m. Fri. Rock/ Metal bands Sat. Country LUIGI’S 528 N McPherson Church Rd. • 864-1810 PADDY’S 2 606B Raeford Rd. • 910-677-0055 www.paddygibneypub.com Wed. Steel Tip Dart Competition Thurs. Autumn Nicholas, Paddy & Bill Fri. Paddy & Bill POINDEXTER’S SALOON 115 Dunn Rd. • 433-2089 Wed. Bike Night with live music June 4 Brad Benson THE ROCK SHOP MUSIC HALL 128 S. King St. • 910-321-ROCK www.therockshoplive.com May 26 Ellis Ashbrook May 28 Memphis Witch/Rver City Night mare/Salvacion/Revelus SOUTHERN STYLE SALOON 4939 Bragg Blvd. • 860-1787 June 4 The Barn Burners THE STRIKE ZONE 3319 Raeford Rd. • 677-9900 THEE BACK DOOR BAR & GRILL 3109 n. Main St., Hope Mills • 429-9913 CALLING ALL LOCAL BANDS Fayetteville wants to know you! So here’s your opportunity. We will feature all local bands in our Concert Connection, but it’s going to take a little effort on your part. 1. E-mail Stephanie@upandcomingweekly.com for our Q&A. 2. Fill it out and e-mail it back to us. 3. Send a recent, high-resolution photo of your band. 4. Look for your article in an upcoming issue. LIDO’s 102 Person St. • 222-8237 May 28 Blues Enigma June 3 Chris Hurst WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM

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