Buckcherry Biographynby Jason AnkenynThe Los Angeles-based hard rock act Buckcherry formed in mid-1995, after singer Joshua Todd and guitarist Keith Nelson were introduced through their tattoo artist. After cutting several demos, the duo recruited bassist Jonathan “J.B.” Brightman and drummer Devon Glenn and began performing live, quickly earning a local following for their swaggering, grunge-flavored music. Following the subsequent addition of second guitarist Yogi, Buckcherry signed with DreamWorks Records and issued their self-titled debut LP in 1999. Singles such as “Check Your Head” and “For the Movies” were modern rock hits, allowing Buckcherry to raise their profile by summer 2000.nThe following year, Buckcherry released their second album, Time Bomb. Although it wasn’t widely noticed by critics, AC/DC recruited the band as an opening act for a series of shows, and Buckcherry‘s audience grew accordingly. In July 2002, founding member Joshua Todd unexpectedly quit the group, and Buckcherry took a multi-year hiatus to recoup. They eventually regrouped in 2005 with original members Todd and Nelson, as well as newcomers Xavier Muriel (drums), bassist Jimmy Ashhurst, and guitarist Stevie D. The revised lineup hit the studio later that year to record 15, which was released in early 2006 and yielded the band’s first Top Ten pop single, “Sorry.” 15 went platinum on the strength of its crossover appeal, and Buckcherry quickly returned in 2008 with a fourth album, Black Butterfly. The concert album Live & Loud 2009 was released the following year, as the band prepared to hit the road as KISS‘ opening act. in 2010, the band released its fifth, full-length album, All Night Long.

Multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley recently announced the first US tour dates for the spring leg of his 2012 Country & Cold Cans Tour.nnRepublic Nashville's Eli Young Band will rejoin Bentley for the run, along with a combination of independent artists Will Hoge and The Cadillac Black on select dates. The 20-city tour kicks off in Los Angeles on April 13 at the Nokia Theatre and will make a stop at White Oak Amphitheatre in Greensboro on Friday, May 18th.nnTickets will go on sale Friday, March 23 at 10:00 a.m.nn"We're taking Country & Cold Cans to Canada and Australia and then back home and across the country – as far north as Alaska – this spring. It's been a blast in rehearsals working up new songs off HOME, and I'm going stir crazy to get back out on the road," said Bentley. "I'm excited that EYB is coming back out with us…they're great guys and they put on a killer show. I've always been a big fan of both Will Hoge and The Cadillac Black…such awesome songwriters. I think it will be a cool opportunity for them to introduce some of their tunes to our country fans ."nnBentley recently released his sixth studio album HOME on February 7. The new album’s anthemic second single and title track reached #1 on the radio charts this week, making it Dierk’s 9th #1 single. The lead single “Am I The Only One” already peaked in the No. one spot and has been certified GOLD. Bentley’s earlier albums have earned him over five million total album sales and 10 GRAMMY nominations.nnIt’s a crazy-good story. The Eli Young Band—four musicians who met during their college days in Texas—is now 11 years into a career built on touring without a single lineup change. That dedication is paying off big-time as the band enjoys a crazy new level of success. They sell a crazy amount of tickets. Get a crazy amount of airplay. And are selling a crazy amount of downloads—EYB received their first platinum record for "Crazy Girl" and have sold over 1.5 million downloads of the track.nnThe Cadillac Black like to refer to their sound as "Country Fuzz." It’s a little bit country, a little bit rock & roll and a whole lot of whiskey soaked fun. On stage TCB bring a high energy show that will make your feet stomp, your beers pop and your heart skip a beat. Nashville natives Jaren Johnston, Neil Mason and Kelby Ray met as teenagers and have played in several bands together (American Bang, LLama, The Kicks). Their debut album will be out in the spring of 2012, but has already had six songs featured in TV shows prior to its release including FOX’s “House,” CW’s “Hart of Dixie” and “Vampire Diaries.”

The Traveling Hootenany visits Elsewhere. Come with your instrument or just to listen to local old-time and bluegrass songs.

UNCSA’s Community Music School, which offers private music lessons in downtown Winston-Salem for all ages, presents performances by outstanding students chosen for this recital by way of audition. Enjoy singing, piano, and other instrumental performances in this celebration of music.

To purchase tickets or for more information, call (888) 418-BWAY (2929) or visit www.TriadBestofBroadway.com.

The Surry Arts Council presents an evening of beach music provided by the Mark Roberts Band.

The Surry Arts Council presents an evening of country music provided by Country Magic.

I’M READY PRODUCTIONS PRESENTSrnFresh Music Festival Greensboro Coliseum – May 27 Tickets on Sale Friday at 10:00AM!rnThe Fresh Music Festival is a celebration of the best in R&B, hip-hop, soul and comedy. Founder and creator of the festival, Gary S. Guidry, wanted to bring the best in music to one stage!rnThis year's festival features an outstanding lineup with some of today's hottest performers. Come to Greensboro Coliseum on May 27 to kick off your summer with a party! Tickets will go on sale Friday, February 24th at 10 a.m. at www.ticketmaster.com, charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000, at Ticketmaster outlets at select Walmart locations and the Greensboro Coliseum box office. Line Up includes; Doug E. Fresh, Keith Sweat, KC & Jo Jo, Guy & SWV!

The Surry Arts Council presents an evening of beach music provided by Legends of Beach.