Album from the Vault:
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, Couldn’t Stand the Weather: This 1984 record was no sophomore slump for Vaughan and his crew. Known for his Texan blues-rock style, Vaughan tackles four originals and four covers, including his famous take on Hendrix’s “Voodoo Chile.” Vaughan attacks it with his own twist, making it wind on for eight minutes. The record’s other tracks dive and dart in their own ways, making the album 40 minutes of purely unadulterated blues-rock mastery.
Movie from the Vault:
“Purple Rain”: This 1984 film and its accompanying soundtrack were some of Prince’s masterpieces and perhaps the ‘80s at their peak — and arguably a peak for Prince himself. Mix some family trouble and band tensions with lots of sex, ample sass and some killer purple duds, and you’ve got this movie. Now go purify yourself in Lake Minnetonka.
Events:
Friday
Bowerbirds, Megafaun
Haw River Ballroom | Two North Carolina heavy-hitters return to their adoptive homelands tonight. Both bands deliver their own delicious takes on “fauxlk” tunes, rocking you gently but sincerely. Bowerbirds shows are few and far between, so catch them while you can. 8/9 p.m., $12/$15
Saturday
