Wolfmother split, but will continue?

Australian band Wolfmother announced today that they've split up, citing "longstanding friction." The band played their last show on Sunday in Australia which was described as "fraught" and "tense."

Bassist/keyboard player Chris Ross decided to leave first and drummer Myles Heskett followed as opposed to staying in a new incarnation of Wolfmother.

The Wolfmother brand is not dead though. It seems the band name will live on with lead singer Andrew Stockdale and a new line-up.

Will Wolfmother 2.0 rock has hard as the original? Only time will tell.

Wolfmother - "Woman" (mp3)

A change of venue

Have tickets to see either Wolfmother or Richie Spice this coming Tuesday? You'll need to alter your plans a bit.

Wolfmother has been moved from Disco Rodeo to the Lincoln Theatre, kicking Richie Spice down the street to the Downtown Event Center (formerly Raleigh Music Hall, formerly Martin St. Music Hall).

Got that? Good.

New shows in the Triangle

There are a few new shows worth noting in the Triangle. Check it out.

• Wolfmother at Disco Rodeo - April 24 - tickets on sale now via etix.com
• Jay Clifford (formerly of Jump, Little Children) at Cat's Cradle - May 3 - tickets on sale TBA
• Dr. Dog at Schoolkids (Raleigh) - May 9 @ 4pm - Free in-store
  

Also, for those who haven't heard, Ben Folds and James Morrison have been added to John Mayer's July 31 show at Walnut Creek Amphitheatre. Folds will join Mayer for the entire US leg of Mayer's summer tour. It'll be interesting to see how Mayer's fans respond to Folds' music.

Keep checking the Triangle Music calendar for daily show updates.