Halloween Concerts | Music for all that candy...
Want some music to go with all that candy?
SATURDAY
"Sihk or Treat": Every night is Halloween with Astrid Haven, but this weekend it's official as the candy-throwing, goth rockers take the stage at Tremont. 7 p.m. $8 to $10. 704-343-9494.
"Wack-o-Lantern": Expect to see eight bands masquerading as artists like Michael Jackson or New Order at the Milestone Club's Halloween party. 8 p.m. $7. www.themilestoneclub.com.
"Monstrous Howl-o-Ween romp": Wear your costume to Alley Cat, which is hosting live music from U-Phonik inside and Drop-D on the patio. Plus, there's a $1,000 costume contest. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. www.thealleycat.com.
WEDNESDAY
Toubab Krewe brings African rhythms, mixing world music and rock at the Visulite. 8 p.m. $12. 704-358-9200.
"Ska-loween": Big D and the Kid's Table, the Akas, Whole Wheat Bread and the Fenwicks party ska and punk style at Tremont. 6:30 p.m. $12 to $14. 704-343-9494.
Local rockers Angwish headline the Halloween bash at Double Door Inn. 9 p.m. $8. 704-376-1446.
"Halloween Hootenanny": 8 p.m. Neighborhood Theatre. (Details on next page.)
Across the street at Evening Muse you'll find the Near Misses, gogo Pilot and the Verge. 8 p.m. $5. 704-376-3737.
The Alley Cat hosts a psychobilly Halloween with Belmont Playboys and Slick Shift at 9:30 p.m. $5. A free shuttle from the Penguin in Plaza-Midwood will be picking up folks at 8:30 and 9 p.m.