LAST UPDATE 1.12.09

WEEKLY EVENTS AT THE SOAPBOX:

ALL SHOWS ARE SUBJECT TO A $3 UNDERAGE SURCHAGE

 

FOR ALL TICKET PURCHASES

 

 

UPSTAIRS

FRIDAY JANUARY 16

 

FRONTIERS- JOURNEY TRIBUTE BAND

 

DOORS:

9 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$10/$12

LOUNGE

LOUIS T AND COUNTY LINES CLOTHING PROUDLY PRESENT

THE 4TH HITCHA OFF HIP-HOP WEEKEND

BEAT WARS PRODUCER VS PRODUCER $15 ENTRY FEE(INCLUDES COVER)

 

TROPHY AND PRIZES

 

WITH SPECIAL GUEST SKI BEATS (JAY-Z REASONABLE DOUBT)

NAT STAR

HOSTED BY CELINSKI THE MAYOR

DJ PRINCE PAUL (NO NOT THAT ONE) SPINNING YOUR FAVORITE OLD SCHOOL HIP-HOP AND R&B

 

 

DOORS:

10 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$5

 

UPSTAIRS

SATURDAY JANUARY 17

 

ANTISEEN

SKULLBUCKLE (MEM OF RURAL SWINE)

ASHERS (MEMBERS OF UNSEEN)

THE SHOTDOWNS

 

DOORS:

9 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$10

 

NIGHTCLUB MARRZ

SUNDAY JANUARY 18

 

THE SOAPBOX PRESENTS:

BADFISH- THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO SUBLIME

AT NIGHTCLUB MARRZ 15 SOUTH FRONT STREET

 

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY DECEMBER 12TH

ON ETIX.COM OR AT THE SOAPBOX OFFICE

 

DOORS:

9 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$16/$20

UPSTAIRS

THE SLEEPING (VICTORY RECORDS)

EMAROSA (RISE RECORDS)

THIS IS HELL (TRUSTKILL RECORDS)

SENT BY RAVENS

CRIMES OF PARIS

 

"Like contemporary acts Coheed & Cambria and Taking Back Sunday, Long Island, NY's the Sleeping merge emo, hardcore, and various other styles into an angst-ridden soup. The Sleeping played a main stage slot at May 2006's Bamboozle festival in New Jersey; their sophomore full-length, Questions and Answers, dropped later that month. The band supported the record with extensive touring, including nationwide dates with Bayside and Halifax, two weeks on Warped Tour, and a month overseas. They are on tour with Funeral For A Friend right now"

 

DOORS:

6 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$10/$12

 

UPSTAIRS

FRIDAY JANUARY 23

 

CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD

 

DOORS:

8 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$12/$15

LOUNGE

 

 

ilyAIMY

ANDY MOORE

 

DOORS:

9 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$5

 

LOUNGE

SATURDAY JANUARY 24

AGAINIST THE WORLD PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

 

POUND FOR POUND

KNOCK EM DEAD

INJUN JOE

CONQUER ME

2613

 

DOORS:

7:30 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$8

+$3 UNDERAGE

LOUNGE

 

BRAND A+R TOUR SPONSORED BY TANQUERAY & RAY-BAN

 

JESSICA TONDER

Folk/Fusion/Jazz - for fans of Portishead, Amy Winehouse, Bjork - Atlanta GA
"Intriguing... distinctive... unexpected... incredible... Atlanta's best female voice… Telling you Jessica is "one-to-watch" is just too obvious. Telling you to "be prepared" when her album finally drops just might be more accurate."

 

ALLA

Latin/Psychedelic/Pop - for fans of Stereolab, Rusted Root, Radiohead - Chicago IL
As featured in Spin, Fader, Pitchfork, at CMJ, All Music blog, Remix (UK), Word (UK), Observer (UK), Clash (UK), and Uncut (UK)

 

LIKE TRAINS & TAXIS

Soul/Indie/Alternative - for fans of John Legend, Stevie Wonder, Stan Getz
Winner of 3 Asbury Music Awards: Best Pop Band, Best Male Vocalist, and Best Keyboard Player.

 

 

 

 

DOORS:

8 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$12/$15

 

LOUNGE

MONDAY JANUARY 26

 

VIRGINS

GATORFACE

BATTLE!

HAIKUTIONER

 

DOORS:

8 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$5

 

UPSTAIRS

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 28

 

LOVE & REVERIE

A BIRD A SPARROW

RACING KITES

EN SERENADE

 

DOORS:

8 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$7

LOUNGE

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 28

 

DON CHAMBERS AND GOAT

THE FUSTICS

 

DOORS:

8 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$6

 

UPSTAIRS

THURSDAY JANUARY 29

 

THE VISITATIONS

FRACTAL FARM

LAKE INFERIOR

PONCHOS FROM PERU

 

DOORS:

9 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$5

 

UPSTAIRS

 

DOORS:

7 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$12/$14

LOUNGE

 

DOORS:

7 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$6

 

UPSTAIRS

SATURDAY JANUARY 31

 

BREAKFAST CLUB  AMERICA'S PREMIER 80'S COVER BAND

 

DOORS:

9 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$10/$12

 

UPSTAIRS

MONDAY FEBRUARY 2

 

VERSA EMERGE (FUELED BY RAMEN)

DOWNTOWN FICTION

REIGN OF KINDO

THIS DANCE PARTY IS DEAD

CRIMES OF PARIS

 

"Talented, driven, and young are words often used to describe this extraordinary arrangement of mere kids (the youngest being barely 17 & the oldest 20,) and their music speaks for itself.

Selling out their first performance, VersaEmerge has built a solid fan base which is growing by the second. With songwriting ability far beyond their years, and a thriving hunger for musical advancement, VersaEmerge has the stage set for what will be a swift and forceful rise. Label mates to Gym Class Heroes, The Academy Is..., Panic At The Disco, Cute Is What We Aim For!"

 

DOORS:

7 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$8

 

UPSTAIRS

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 3

 

MYCHILDREN MCBRIDE (SOLID STATE  RECORDS)

ACIREMA

KONG!

CARRY THE WOUNDED

"Hailing from the desolate metal scene of north Alabama, brutal Hardcore influenced Metal act, MYCHILDREN MYBRIDE, are proud to have landed a home with Solid State Records. Capturing the label's attention through their non-stop touring efforts, d.i.y. European tour, and several self-released EP's, MCMB is a band that knows what it means to prove their worth through endless hard work and with genuine effort. MYCHILDREN MYBRIDE recently wrapped up thier debut album, "Unbreakable," tracked by Joey Sturgis (The Devil Wears Prada) and mixed by Adam D. (Killswitch Engage). Fans can expect another full year of dedicated touring in support of "Unbreakable" in 2008. "

 

DOORS:

7 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$10

 

UPSTAIRS

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 5

 

TOUBAB KREWE

 

DOORS:

9 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$10/$12

LOUNGE

 

WILLIE BREEDING

TOM RHODES

JESSE STOCKTON

RYAN GUSTAFSON & JOSH MOORE

 

DOORS:

9 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$8

 

UPSTAIRS

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 6

 

SILVER JUDAS

ROMEO FALLS

THE FOUNDRY

 

DOORS:

9 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$6

 

UPSTAIRS

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7

 

THE HOTTNESS

MY HERO IS ME

MOTIONLESS IN WHITE

OF MACHINES

ZERO SYSTEM (MEM. OF GLASS CASKET AND BLOODJINN)

 

DOORS:

7 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$10

LOUNGE

 

DOORS:

9 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$8

 

UPSTAIRS

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 13

 

UNKNOWN HINSON

 

DOORS:

TBA PM

 

ADMISSION:

$TBA

LOUNGE

 

 

SIMPLIFIED

 

DOORS:

9 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$10

 

LOUNGE

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 18

 

AUTOMATIC LOVELETTER (EPIC RECORDS)

A CURSIVE MEMORY (VAGRANT RECORDS)

THE FRIDAY NIGHT BOYS (FUELED BY RAMEN)

THE DANGEROUS SUMMER

THE LIVES OF FAMOUS MEN

 

DOORS:

7 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$10/$12

 

LOUNGE

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 19

 

ZACH DEPUTY

 

DOORS:

9 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$5

 

UPSTAIRS

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 20

 

WHO'S BAD- THE ULTIMATE MICHEAL JACKSON TRIBUTE BAND

 

DOORS:

9 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$12 ADV

 

UPSTAIRS

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 21

 

HUDSON FALCONS

THE SPEED KINGS

PATRIOT

THE DIELECTRICS

 

DOORS:

9 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$7

 

UPSTAIRS

MONDAY FEBRUARY 23

 

JV ALLSTARS

HERCULES

ST. JACK

 

DOORS:

8 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$5

 

LOUNGE

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 24

PENGUIN PRESENTS:

 

LIPBONE REDDING ORCHESTRA

 

DOORS:

8 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$8

 

UPSTAIRS

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27

 

NORTH ELEMENTARY

OWL LAWS (EX. RODEO BOY/SUMMERSET)

POPULAR KIDS (COMEDY TROUPE FEAT. MEM. ROSEBUDS)

SIMPLE

 

DOORS:

9 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$5

 

UPSTAIRS

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28

 

PICO VS ISLAND TREES

 

"represent the next wave of Nashville rock—the last wave being sooo 2007. Blending bright pop influences into their ragged, catchy rock, this local trio have an earnestness that is undeniably appealing."

- The Nashville Scene

 

"Not only do we like the music quite a lot but we kind of want to make out with them."

- MTV's Subterranean

 

DOORS:

9 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$8

 

UPSTAIRS

 

DOORS:

6:30 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$15

 

UPSTAIRS

THURSDAY MARCH 5

 

SENT BY RAVENS

BELSON (RALEIGH)

EMBRACING GOODBYE (RALEIGH)

ALL LINES PARALLEL (WILMINGTON)

 

DOORS:

7 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$15

 

LOUNGE

FRIDAY MARCH 6

OUT IMPACT PRESENTS

 

KIM DISCO (WILMINGTON)

MARK JAMES (NYC)

CARSIE BLANTON (PHILADELPHIA)

 

DOORS:

TBA PM

 

ADMISSION:

$TBA

SOAPBOX PRESENTS

 

NIGHTCLUB MARRZ

15 SOUTH FRONT STREET

WILMINGTON NC

UPSTAIRS

SUNDAY JANUARY 18

 

THE SOAPBOX PRESENTS:

BADFISH- THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO SUBLIME

 

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY DECEMBER 12TH

ON ETIX.COM OR AT THE SOAPBOX OFFICE

 

DOORS:

9 PM

 

ADMISSION:

$16/$20