30 Days Out, October 2026 #1: Luna, Macon Music Revue, Trombone Shorty, Thundercat
Some great nationally-touring acts in this one. I’ll get back to 30 Days Out covering some WNC artists presently. Meantime…
Artist: Luna
Venue: Grey Eagle
Date: Saturday, Oct. 3, 8 p.m.
Door: $31.25
Indie rockers Luna got their star when Galaxie 500 guitarist Dean Wareham quit the latter band. The group has eight studio albums and four literally- (if unimaginatively) titled live albums. Their second album, 1994’s Bewitched – featured Tom Verlaine and Sterling Morrison as guest musicians. For novitiates, that information should tell you all you need to know about where Luna’s coming from. In related news, Sister Ray Davies (clever name!) opens.
Artist: Macon Music Revue
Venue: White Horse
Date: Thursday, Oct. 8, 6:30 p.m.
Door: $25 suggested (pay what you can)
Lots of great music has come out of the small city south of Atlanta. Capricorn Records, the Allman Brothers and other notables all have strong connections to Macon. So building a concept around the music of the city makes a lot of sense, and makes for a great evening of music. MMR also plays Friday 10/9 at 7:30pm.
Artist: Trombone Shorty
Venue: Sierra Nevada
Date: Friday, Oct. 9, 6 p.m.
Door: $51.50
While he comes out of the New Orleans musical tradition, Trombone Shorty (Troy Andrews to family and close associates) makes music that builds upon that foundation and takes it other places. Nominally a jazz-funk artist, his original music draws from other popular forms as well. Orleans Avenue and Abraham Alexander are also on the bill. While Trombone Shorty makes music that’s accessible, he’s a critics’ darling as well, with Grammy nominations (and a 2022 win) plus an armload of other well-deserved recognition.
CANCELLED!
Artist: Thundercat
Venue: Thomas Wolfe
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 8 p.m.
Door: $50
Speaking of artists whose work transcends genre, Thundercat (Stephen Bruner) is a master of everything from thrash metal to fusion to electronica and more. A monster bassist, too. His collabs with giants like Kamasi Washington, Gorillaz, Kendrick Lamar and Spinal Tap underscore his pan-genre dexterity. TiaCorine opens.
See you at the show!
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Bill Kopp
With a background in marketing and advertising, Bill Kopp got his professional start writing for Trouser Press. After a stint as Editor-in-chief for a national music magazine, Bill launched Musoscribe in 2009, and has published new content every business day since then (and every single day for several years). The more than 5000 interviews, essays, and reviews on Musoscribe reflect Bill's keen interest in American musical forms, most notably rock, jazz, and soul. His work features a special emphasis on reissues and vinyl. Bill's work also appears in many other outlets both online and in print. He regularly hosts lecture/discussions on artists and albums of historical importance (including monthly events Music to Your Ears and Music Movie Mondays), and is a frequent guest on music-focused radio programs and podcasts. In Spring 2023 he taught a history of Rock 'n' Roll at UNC Asheville's College for Seniors. He also researches and authors liner notes for album reissues -- some 40 to date -- and co-produced a reissue of jazz legend Julian "Cannonball" Adderley's final album. His first book, Reinventing Pink Floyd: From Syd Barrett to The Dark Side of the Moon was published by Rowman & Littlefield in 2018, and in paperback in 2019. His second book, Disturbing the Peace: 415 Records and the Rise of New Wave, was published in 2021 by HoZac Books. His third book, What's the Big Idea: 30 Great Concept Albums is available now. Read even more about him here.