Rare music opportunity Friday in Catawba

A special final performance by The Hyde Band with Barry Webster along with a super influx of noted artists sets the stage for a big birthday bash live Friday at The Handlebar in Catawba.

Bringing together a talented musical collective for a showcase was club owner Jeff Towery’s primary goal. However, his club associates also saw the perfect chance to celebrate the boss’s birthday, which just happens to be Friday.

Along with The Hyde Band, find Ronnie Farrington, (formerly of Chubby Knuckles and now with The Holiday Band), plus Billy Nicholson (of Tantrum) and Robbie Webster (of Plain Jane fame) “to rock the night away,” said Towery. He also noted that “this will be Barry Webster’s final show with The Hyde before taking a hiatus to go into the studio,” adding to the significance of the event.

Expect a host of skilled performers who just happen to be longtime friends gathering together for a rare music opportunity. Jam possibilities guaranteed. Rock meets blues, funk and more for the birthday bash featuring The Hyde Band with Barry Webster and Friends live Friday at The Handlebar, 2610 N. Anderson Road, Catawba. For show details, call 327-0074.

Swiss band at The Courtroom

Finding biography information on the band Überyou, live Friday in The Courtroom at Getty’s Center, Rock Hill was tricky. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, these young punk rockers have been on the road for some time now, touring across the globe. They’re traveling the world and they’re headed this way.

Together since 2009, Überyou features Tom, guitar; Luki, drums; Ian, vocals; Marc, guitar/vocals; and Vico, bass/vocals. They describe themselves as “a band with a plan” and have four albums available to reveal their sound as proof.

Otherwise, to find out more, check out Überyou, Friday for a return engagement at The Courtroom at Getty’s Center, 201 E. Main St., Rock Hill. Support for this show includes: Swell Friends, Small Talk, Assassins, and Mr. Gold.

For extra fun, you are urged to dress up to rock out for this first ever “Courtroom Costume Party.” For show details go to thecourtroomrockhill.tumblr.com and find it on Facebook. For more on the music, check uberyou.bandcamp.com

Thumbs up for AOK

Rock with an emphasis on synchronicity unites the band All of a Kind, live Friday at Luke’s Sports Bar and Grill in Rock Hill.

AOK’s hometown is nearby Lake Wylie but they cite Charlotte as their base of operations to spread a soulful sound with a funky, bluesy, jazzy trifecta of rock moods. Dave Matthews, P-Funk, and Gov’t Mule are listed among favorite artists by band members Pat Hulsey, lead vocals/bass; Sean Stoots, guitar/vocals and Antonio Brown, drums.

Collectively, the AOK mindset is to impress and surprise audiences with hip cover versions as well as cool original tunes. Every thing is thumbs up for AOK – aka All of a Kind Friday at Luke’s Sports Bar & Grill, 465 South Herlong Avenue, Rock Hill. For show info call 327-2701. For more on the music visit allofakind.net.

Upcoming

Friday: Chubby Knuckles at Empire Pizza II – Newport, Rock Hill; Singers/Songwriters’ Round with Joel Shugart, David Griffin and more at the Sylvia Theater, York; Wayne & TC Hinson at Empire Pizza III, Fort Mill.

Saturday: Jody Edwards & Co. acoustic at McHale’s on Main, Rock Hill; Old Town Zombie Crawl, downtown, Rock Hill; DeCarlo at Beef O Brady’s – Baxter, Fort Mill.

Sunday: Matt Tucker at The Handlebar, Catawba.

Monday: Winthrop Opera Theater-American Songbook with Jeffrey McEvoy, director at Barnes Recital Hall, Winthrop University, Rock Hill.

Thursday: Angel Incident at City Tavern, Fort Mill; Ensemble Series with Winthrop Jazz Ensemble with Tracy Patterson at Barnes Recital Hall, Winthrop University, Rock Hill.

Charlotte hot tickets

Redman/Keith Murray, 9 p.m. Friday Amos’ Southend, 1423 S. Tryon St. $30-$45. www.amossouthend.com.

Kruger Brothers, 8 p.m. Saturday McGlohon Theater, 345 N. College St. $22.50-$34.50. www.livenation.com.

MarchFourth!, 8:30 p.m. Sunday Chop Shop, 399 E. 35th St. $15-$45. www.chopshopnoda.com.

Beach Slang, 9 p.m. Monday The Milestone Club, 3400 Tuckaseegee Road. $10-$12. www.themilestoneclub.com.

Chvrches, 8 p.m. Wednesday The Fillmore, 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd. $26. www.livenation.com.

The Sheepdogs/Jonathan Tyler, 8 p.m. Thursday Visulite, 1615 Elizabeth Ave. $15-$18. www.visulite.com.

This story was originally published October 22, 2015 at 4:36 PM with the headline "Rare music opportunity Friday in Catawba."