Review by creative Loafing
Music: Live Music Review
April 21, 2007
Cash Bash IV
BY JEFF HAHNE
Published 05.02.07
Jeff hahne
RABBLE ROUSIN': The Belmont Playboys ...
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The Deal: Four bands (two local) celebrate Johnny Cash, and play some of his music, too.
The Good: The cats and kittens were out that night. From the first notes of Hick'ry Hawkins to the flying beer ... From the jitterbugging up front to the last growl of the Belmont Playboys, the fourth annual Cash Bash tore through the small Derita venue with a fury. Sure, there were some solid covers -- "Ring of Fire," "Folsom Prison Blues" and "Jackson" among them -- but the originals were just as good. Out-of-towners Rocket 350 and The Bo-Stevens joined in the fray for what amounted to a honky-tonkin', rabble-rousin', grease-and-growl shindig.
The Bad: $1.50 PBR cans, four bands, high energy, a lively crowd, five hours of music ... what could be bad? I'm sorry I missed the pre-party on Friday night.
The Verdict: It's a shame this event is only held once a year, but at least each day we're one step closer to the next one.
Located at 2740 W. Sugar Creek Rd. at the Intersection of Mallard Creek Road in Derita, Puckett's is home to one of Charlotte's Finest Live Music Stages. Every Wednesday there's bluegrass with no cover charge. On Thursday nights it's open mic. night hosted by Dale Hillyard giving everyone a chance to strut his or her stuff on stage. Then on Friday and Saturday nights some of Charlotte's finest musicians take the stage with shows generally starting around 10:00pm. There is a modest cover charge on the weekends that goes directly to the artist. There's always plenty of cold beer at very reasonable prices including PBR for $1.50 every night! Hope to see ya there!
Puckett’s Farm Equipment was once just that. A farm equipment dealer. Once Charlotte started impeding on the small community of Derita, many farmers found their livelihood and their land disappearing. As time went on, the farmers started visiting Puckett’s to share a beer and their sorrows. Eventually Ralph Puckett, the grandfather of current owner Gary Puckett, found that he was selling more beer than tractors. Thus, Puckett’s Farm Equipment the local bar was born. In the years following the family developed one of the best local bars Charlotte has ever known. Add in live music, a hometown friendly atmosphere and cheap beer and you have what Creative Loafing Charlotte readers voted as the Best Live Music Venue. Puckett’s owner Gary Puckett says, It’s what we’re about. Puckett’s began in the time when this music was born.”
Hey everybody at Puckett's! What's up? Looking for some great acoustic jams? Keep me
in mind for any entertainment needs you might have. I sing and play great songs
in a wide variety of styles including roots rock, R&B, blues,
reggae and 90s and 2000s music. jerrytremain@yahoo.com. (704)277-1518.
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Time is getting closer and closer!! We can't wait! Hope all the patrons of Puckett's come out and see us!! We promise you will have a great time!! If you Like Real Country Music Then You Do Not Want To Miss This Show!!!
