New music video from The Love Language - "Heart To Tell"

The Love Language are opening their first of three shows with indie rock legends Guided By Voices tonight, which as their current schedule shakes out, could be their last shows of the year. But now the band has released their first music video from the album for the song "Heart To Tell."

Watch the video below, which appears to have been shot at The Pour House. It's similar to the video for "Sparxxx" (see that video here) in that it features the band playing surrounded by a bunch of friends and fans. This time they're just playing The Pour House instead of a crazy house party. Either way, "Heart To Tell" is a great song and a this is a fun little video.

Cary council votes to increase Booth Amphitheatre decibel limit

There have been a lot of complaints in the past few years about the decibel limit at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary. These complaints reached a peak during the 2010 season with both concertgoers and bands left unhappy.

But things are going to be a bit louder during the 2011 season. The Cary Town Council voted on October 14 to increase the decibel limit from 92 to 95. This should make for happier touring acts and much happier concertgoers.

Devo cancels tour due to injury, plan special Asheville performance

Those heading to Asheville this weekend for the excellent MoogFest may be in for a little disappointment. The legendary quirky pop group Devo have had to cancel all of their upcoming shows due to an injury sustained by guitarist Bob Mothersbaugh. A shard of glass sliced the guitarist's right thumb to the bone. That's a photo of him to the right there after undergoing surgery.

The canceled shows includes the band's set at MoogFest that was scheduled for Friday night, but founding members Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale will still be on hand to receive the first ever Moog Innovation Award.

[UPDATE: Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale are still going to perform. It may be a collaboration with another band at the festival or in some other form, but the duo have promised something "immensely entertaining."]

Far Too Jones to celebrate tenth anniversary of Lincoln Theatre

1990s Raleigh pop rockers Far Too Jones have been fairly inactive for many years, popping up every so often for shows like many disbanded local bands. The group is getting back together in early 2011 though celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Lincoln Theatre.

The show is scheduled for Saturday, February 5. Openers and ticket prices have not been announced yet, but we'll keep you posted.

[UPDATE: Tickets for the show will be $12 and go on sale via etix on Friday, November 19. Another old local pop rock group, Runaway Cab, will open the show.]

Stream the songs "Close To You" and "As Good As You" from the band's 1998 album Picture Perfect Walls below.

Patty Larkin announces 2011 dates, coming to Durham

Veteran folk songstress Patty Larkin has announced a new round of tour dates in 2011 in support of her latest release 25, a two-disc collection featuring songs from her 25 year career, reworked with a variety of special guests like Roseanne Cash and Shawn Colvin.

Larkin will be making a stop at the Casbah in Durham on Thursday, January 6. Wisconsin singer-songwriter Peter Mulvey, who is featured on 25, will open the show. Tickets will be $18 in advance and will available via etix soon.

Watch a video of Larkin's performance of the song "Hallelujah" for the website MusicFog.com below where you'll also find her tour schedule.