http://www.yesweekly.com/articles.sec-290-1-show-review.html Trent Reznor has never been shy about expressing his political opinions. It may come across in a completely forthright manner, such as calling George W. Bush%uFFFDs reelection %uFFFDone step closer to the end of the world.%uFFFD It might also appear more nuanced, as is the case with his song about the Bush administration %uFFFDThe Hand That Feeds. ]]> There was an anxious crowd on the steps of Memorial Student Union at North Carolina AT University Saturday, with one of the biggest names in music in attendance. Rapper Jay-Z was inside and ready to deliver a key political message, just days before one of the most significant elections in our nation%uFFFDs history. ]]> I had originally planned to use this space to talk about the Leo Kottke concert at the Carolina Theatre last Friday night, but then I realized that I%uFFFDm only human. He, on the other hand, is not and I could never truly do justice to the splendor and serenity of his performance in words. ]]> One of the Lone Star State%uFFFDs favorite sons made a stop in Greensboro recently and thankfully, I%uFFFDm not talking about Ron %uFFFDTater Salad%uFFFD White. More fortuitously, acclaimed singer/songwriter Robert Earl Keen gave one of his typical performances to an enthusiastic crowd at the Carolina Theatre last Thursday. ]]> When Greensboro comedy labratory the Idiot Box moved across the street to the former location of O%uFFFDKennedy%uFFFDs clothing store, it was a given that their cheeky brand of humor would come along with it. That something new would be added to the venue%uFFFDs repertoire may not have been so apparent. ]]> It was supposed to be the Via Woody Show Saturday night at the Garage, until David Via found himself all alone on the evening%uFFFDs late card. Roots-rockers Danger Muffin were slated to open the 10 p.m. show, but the band%uFFFDs pre-performance break-up due to unknown circumstances seriously undercut those intentions. ]]> It was pretty hard to miss the promotion of this show, especially if you live in the Triangle. Cats Cradle (www.catscradle.com) posted a contest for fans to go all out and create their own fancy poster to advertise for the Old Ceremony (www. myspace.com/theoldceremony, www. ]]> Point being, not many people from the Greensboro side of the Triad have had a chance to check out the improved venue since its upgrade, bar and all. They’ve even started a membership for easier access into shows and updates on what’s going on. For example: Now they have trivia nights, open-mic events and multiple shows a week. ]]> Bob Morris, the band’s lead guitar and co-vocalist, staggers out from the bunk area of the bus and plops down with the rest of us in the front. His fiery red hair is sticking up in more directions than a TIGI-Bedhead hair model and his lips are barely awake and remain in a pouting stance. ]]> While some art invites imagination, Bombadil’s music isn’t so polite. Without waiting for an RSVP from the audience, members of the Durham-based band simply kidnap the attention of anyone who happens to be within hearing distance the moment they start to play. ]]> We all know at least one. That person who is good at pretty much everything they try. And good at a level that makes them money, not just “entertaining your friends” good. Zooey Deschanel is best known for her roles in major motion pictures such as Almost Famous, Elf, The Happening. ]]> Walking up to the Raleigh venue, kids of all ages were immediately approached before even making it to the waiting line by two or three others with questions. The first was a kid working for the Obama campaign, who wasn’t even old enough to vote himself, and if you gave him a moment, you’d quickly learn he was also too young to drive. ]]> My week started off with the hopes of going to a show at a venue that I had yet to write about. Upon checking schedules and talking to friends, I recognized a slightly familiar band name from the past: King Khan the Shrines (myspace.com/kingkhantheshines). ]]> It was a difficult decision to make at first — to choose amongst all the shows going on this evening. The Chapel Hill scene seemed to be flooded with live music on Thursday night. The Cave, the Nightlight, Local 506… the list goes on, and most all of my friends were at the Russian Circles “experience” down the street.]]>