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YR15 (Yep Roc Records 15th Anniversary Show with Nick Lowe, Robyn Hitchcock, Los Straitjackets, Dave Alvin, Chuck Prophet, etc.)

Yep Roc Records threw itself a well-deserved 15th anniversary party with 3 nights of concerts at Cat's Cradle in Carrboro, NC. These are from the first night's show on October 11, 2012. I couldn't attend the other 2 nights. Have to mention that the sound and lighting was great at the Cat's Cradle - awesome place to see a show - and the show moved along in amazingly efficient manner given the number of performers. Congrats to Yep Roc on a great show and 15 years of great music.
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  • John Wesley Harding did a great job mc'ing with wit, charm, and a guitar.

    John Wesley Harding did a great job mc'ing with wit, charm, and a guitar.

  • Jukebox the Ghost opened the night with its big keyboard-driven sound.

    Jukebox the Ghost opened the night with its big keyboard-driven sound.

  • Jukebox the Ghost

    Jukebox the Ghost

  • Jukebox the Ghost

    Jukebox the Ghost

  • Jukebox the Ghost joined by Chapel Hill's The Chorus Project. They sounded great and the guys in the band, to their credit, seemed like they were really enjoying it. The chorus' presence was the first indication that special things were in store for the night.

    Jukebox the Ghost joined by Chapel Hill's The Chorus Project. They sounded great and the guys in the band, to their credit, seemed like they were really enjoying it. The chorus' presence was the first indication that special things were in store for the night.

  • After Jukebox the Ghost left the stage, The Chorus Project came back out and brought down the house with a moving version of Nick Lowe's "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding." The singer on the microphone did a great job with the lead vocal. I'm sure Nick has heard a ton of versions of his song, but I wonder what he thought of this one if he saw it. (I figure he'd be mighty impressed and touched - he seems like a pretty good guy.)

    After Jukebox the Ghost left the stage, The Chorus Project came back out and brought down the house with a moving version of Nick Lowe's "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding." The singer on the microphone did a great job with the lead vocal. I'm sure Nick has heard a ton of versions of his song, but I wonder what he thought of this one if he saw it. (I figure he'd be mighty impressed and touched - he seems like a pretty good guy.)

  • The Chorus Project singing "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding."

    The Chorus Project singing "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding."

  • The Chorus Project singing "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding."

    The Chorus Project singing "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding."

  • Eugene Mirman came up for a funny few minutes. Saw him in the crowd later digging the show. The members of Southern Culture on the Skids, who live nearby and had played the opening party the night before, were also in attendance but didn't play unfortunately. Not that there was really time for it, but they're always entertaining. It was fun watching Rick (singer/guitarist) grooving to Los Straitjackets' guitar heroics when they came on.

    Eugene Mirman came up for a funny few minutes. Saw him in the crowd later digging the show. The members of Southern Culture on the Skids, who live nearby and had played the opening party the night before, were also in attendance but didn't play unfortunately. Not that there was really time for it, but they're always entertaining. It was fun watching Rick (singer/guitarist) grooving to Los Straitjackets' guitar heroics when they came on.

  • Eleni Mandell, whom I had never heard of, had some great songs and a nice self-deprecating sense of humor.

    Eleni Mandell, whom I had never heard of, had some great songs and a nice self-deprecating sense of humor.

  • Eleni Mandell

    Eleni Mandell

  • John Wesley Harding explaining why he has problems "Making Love to Bob Dylan." (Don't worry, it's not what it sounds like.) Check out his video for the song here.

    John Wesley Harding explaining why he has problems "Making Love to Bob Dylan." (Don't worry, it's not what it sounds like.) Check out his video for the song here.

  • Chuck Prophet's set was energetic and quirky fun. And no, he wasn't waiting for another singer - he used both microphones.

    Chuck Prophet's set was energetic and quirky fun. And no, he wasn't waiting for another singer - he used both microphones.

  • Chuck Prophet

    Chuck Prophet

  • Chuck Prophet

    Chuck Prophet

  • In his own words, Dave Alvin plays "both types of folk music: quiet and loud." Tonight it was mostly loud as he opened with "Harlan County Line," his song that was featured in the FX series Justified. Yep Roc 15th Anniversary show

    In his own words, Dave Alvin plays "both types of folk music: quiet and loud." Tonight it was mostly loud as he opened with "Harlan County Line," his song that was featured in the FX series Justified. Yep Roc 15th Anniversary show

  • Dave Alvin Yep Roc 15th Anniversary show

    Dave Alvin Yep Roc 15th Anniversary show

  • Christy McWilson, who was one of Dave's "Guilty Women" when they were his band, joined Dave Alvin for most of the set, which included his songs "Johnny Ace is Dead, "Dry River," and "4th of July" (also notably performed by X when Dave was in that band). Yep Roc 15th Anniversary show

    Christy McWilson, who was one of Dave's "Guilty Women" when they were his band, joined Dave Alvin for most of the set, which included his songs "Johnny Ace is Dead, "Dry River," and "4th of July" (also notably performed by X when Dave was in that band). Yep Roc 15th Anniversary show

  • Dave Alvin brought up John Teer of Chatham County Line for a couple of songs. Yep Roc 15th Anniversary show

    Dave Alvin brought up John Teer of Chatham County Line for a couple of songs. Yep Roc 15th Anniversary show

  • John Teer, Christy McWilson, and Dave Alvin Yep Roc 15th Anniversary show

    John Teer, Christy McWilson, and Dave Alvin Yep Roc 15th Anniversary show

  • Robyn Hitchcock sounded great and had some amusing yet pointed, or maybe that's pointed yet amusing, comments on this point of time in history.

    Robyn Hitchcock sounded great and had some amusing yet pointed, or maybe that's pointed yet amusing, comments on this point of time in history.

  • Robyn Hitchcock

    Robyn Hitchcock

  • Robyn Hitchcock

    Robyn Hitchcock

  • Robyn Hitchcock

    Robyn Hitchcock

  • Robyn Hitchcock

    Robyn Hitchcock

  • Scott McCaughey of Young Fresh Fellow, The Minus 5, R.E.M., and probably another hundred bands, joined Robyn Hitchcock for a few songs.

    Scott McCaughey of Young Fresh Fellow, The Minus 5, R.E.M., and probably another hundred bands, joined Robyn Hitchcock for a few songs.

  • Nick Lowe's masterful lyrics, personal charm and humor shone throughout his set.

    Nick Lowe's masterful lyrics, personal charm and humor shone throughout his set.

  • Nick Lowe having as much fun as the audience (and we were having a lot of fun). And he played "I Knew the Bride (When She Used to Rock 'n' Roll)" which made everybody very happy. It would have been great seeing him plug in with a full band, but he's such an appealing performer and his songs so good that it didn't matter. (And the same went for the night's other singer/songwriter/guitarists.)

    Nick Lowe having as much fun as the audience (and we were having a lot of fun). And he played "I Knew the Bride (When She Used to Rock 'n' Roll)" which made everybody very happy. It would have been great seeing him plug in with a full band, but he's such an appealing performer and his songs so good that it didn't matter. (And the same went for the night's other singer/songwriter/guitarists.)

  • The volume cranked up when Los Straitjackets (Eddie Angel pictured) took the stage for a short set of instrumental gems before bringing earlier performers back onstage to sing with them.

    The volume cranked up when Los Straitjackets (Eddie Angel pictured) took the stage for a short set of instrumental gems before bringing earlier performers back onstage to sing with them.

  • Gregorio El Grande of Los Straitjackets.

    Gregorio El Grande of Los Straitjackets.

  • Gregorio El Grande of Los Straitjackets.

    Gregorio El Grande of Los Straitjackets.

  • Daddy-O Grande (Danny Amis) of Los Straitjackets. It was great seeing him back on stage, as he's been dealing with cancer (multiple myeloma) for the last couple of years. You can read more about his story here.

    Daddy-O Grande (Danny Amis) of Los Straitjackets. It was great seeing him back on stage, as he's been dealing with cancer (multiple myeloma) for the last couple of years. You can read more about his story here.

  • Daddy-O Grande of Los Straitjackets.

    Daddy-O Grande of Los Straitjackets.

  • Daddy-O Grande of Los Straitjackets.

    Daddy-O Grande of Los Straitjackets.

  • Los Straitjackets don't sing, but Daddy-O Grande talked up a storm (in Spanish of course).

    Los Straitjackets don't sing, but Daddy-O Grande talked up a storm (in Spanish of course).

  • Not sure what Daddy-O Grande of Los Straitjackets is pointing at, but when he points, you look!

    Not sure what Daddy-O Grande of Los Straitjackets is pointing at, but when he points, you look!

  • Gregorio El Grande of Los Straitjackets.

    Gregorio El Grande of Los Straitjackets.

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  • "Ritz Carlton" (aka Ian Carlton of Knyghts of Fuzz and the Lustre Kings) led Los Straitjackets through a rousing version of "River Deep, Mountain High." Think Bill Murray's SNL-era lounge singer but with tons more energy and better singing.

    "Ritz Carlton" (aka Ian Carlton of Knyghts of Fuzz and the Lustre Kings) led Los Straitjackets through a rousing version of "River Deep, Mountain High." Think Bill Murray's SNL-era lounge singer but with tons more energy and better singing.

  • You really don't want to know...

    You really don't want to know...

  • Eleni Mandell and Eddie Angel of Los Straitjackets

    Eleni Mandell and Eddie Angel of Los Straitjackets

  • Chuck Prophet came on with Los Straitjackets to sing his "Temple Beautiful."

    Chuck Prophet came on with Los Straitjackets to sing his "Temple Beautiful."

  • Chuck Prophet performing one of the highlights of the night, a roaring version of Nick Lowe's "Heart of the City," along with Los Straitjackets and and Scott McCaughey.

    Chuck Prophet performing one of the highlights of the night, a roaring version of Nick Lowe's "Heart of the City," along with Los Straitjackets and and Scott McCaughey.

  • Scott McCaughey helping Chuck Prophet and Los Straitjackets on Nick Lowe's "Heart of the City."

    Scott McCaughey helping Chuck Prophet and Los Straitjackets on Nick Lowe's "Heart of the City."

  • Scott McCaughey and Daddy-O Grande (Danny Amis) of Los Straitjackets looking over at Chuck Prophet as they rip through Nick Lowe's "Heart of the City."

    Scott McCaughey and Daddy-O Grande (Danny Amis) of Los Straitjackets looking over at Chuck Prophet as they rip through Nick Lowe's "Heart of the City."

  • Nick Lowe came up for a few songs with Los Straitjackets as well.

    Nick Lowe came up for a few songs with Los Straitjackets as well.

  • Nick Lowe fronting Los Straitjackets.

    Nick Lowe fronting Los Straitjackets.

  • Nick Lowe enjoying himself with Los Straitjackets.

    Nick Lowe enjoying himself with Los Straitjackets.

  • Nick Lowe fronting Los Straitjackets.

    Nick Lowe fronting Los Straitjackets.

  • Nick Lowe fronting Los Straitjackets.

    Nick Lowe fronting Los Straitjackets.

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