Raleigh’s Kat Robichaud survived another round on NBC’s The Voice last night thanks to the faith of her coach, CeeLo Green. After America’s votes went to teammates Jonny Gray and Carolina Pennell, the man in the swivel chair had a serious choice to make. Thank Goodie Mob: Kats have nine lives. Team CeeLo performs “Give […]
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Tonight: Minus Sound Research 8 opens in Durham
Now in its eighth year, the visual-art-by-musicians installation Minus Sound Research returns tonight with “Music for the Eyes.” Curators Maria Albani and John Harrison hope to present another peek into the often-overlooked alternative creative outlets of some local musicians. Featured artists this year include: Theresa Stone (Boykiller), Kim Ware (The Good Graces), Caitlin Cary (Tres […]
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Kat Robichaud performs live on The Voice, hopes votes keep her warm
Kat Robichaud made her live debut last night on The Voice with a rendition of Mary Lambert’s “She Keeps Me Warm.” The song, a soft ballad about kind love, was a moment for the typically high-kicking Kat to show her softer side. “You’ve definitely got the rock edge. Let’s give them a tender moment,” advised […]
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Raleigh singer Kat Robichaud advances to the Live Rounds on NBC’s The Voice
Raleigh’s Kat Robichaud successfully defended her spot on Team CeeLo this past Monday, advancing into The Voice’s top 20. The win came after facing off against fellow contestant Monika Leigh with a version of Alanis Morisette’s “You Oughta Know.” After the performance, Christina Aguilera stood and clapped. Adam Levine called her a “rock star.” CeeLo […]
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Humble Tripe’s The Giving
Humble Tripe with Arrows Out The Pinhook Saturday, Oct. 26 10 p.m., $5 Listening to a gentle singer with a supple tone and clear diction can feel like being slapped, softly, by a ballerinait’s an elegant gesture that never quite has its intended impact. At times, Shawn Luby of Humble Tripe approaches this quandary, letting […]
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The Love Language releases Black Mt. Demos
Fresh from the road supporting the newly released (and, for us, disappointing) Ruby Red, The Love Language is back with the digital release of Black Mt. Demos. The previously cassette-only album features outtakes and early versions of songs from Ruby Red. McLamb’s storied meticulousness in the studio makes this peek into the writing process that […]
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Local singer Kat Robichaud drafted for CeeLo’s team on NBC’s The Voice
Raleigh’s Kat Robichaud had the coaches of The Voice fighting over her on last week’s season premiere. After her rocking version of The Kiki Dee Band’s “I’ve Got the Music in Me,” suave Maroon 5 guy Adam Levine dubbed her “Raspy McRasperson.” Christina Aguilera, meanwhile, tried to appeal to their shared passion for performing. Blake […]
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How North Carolina’s Steep Canyon Rangers have become one of bluegrass’ great emissaries
Steve Martin is a comedian. Woody Platt is a guitarist and singer in the North Carolina bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers. A decade ago, if you told Platt that he’d one day play the White House and some of the biggest music festivals in the world with Martin, he likely would have laughed. The Rangers, […]
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Merge-ing music and baseball
Merge Records turns 24 this month. To celebrate, the label is taking their team out to the ballgamethe first-place Durham Bulls‘ Thursday night bout against the Pawtucket Red Sox, that is. All night long, Merge artists will be the featured walk-up music. Along with the soundtrack, attendees will also be able to enjoy $1 concessions […]
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West Hillsborough comes alive with Nash Street Block Party
Two curated stages and a wealth of food choices offer what three local businesses hope is a good excuse to discover west Hillsborough this weekend. Kicking off Friday evening and lasting through Saturday afternoon, the Nash Street Block Party is a collaboration of The Depot, Mystery Brewing and Hillsborough BBQ. Festivities get started Friday night […]