Darnielle tweeted that he had “a small something” for us this afternoon. Plus, Hiss Golden Messenger has a surprise; Pinhook and Northstar announce What-the-Hell-a-Thon.
Brian Howe
Posted inMusic
The Stream Warriors: Local Artists to Watch During the Coronavirus Shutdown, Part 2
As artists take to livestreams and videos, we’re documenting the new performance archive emerging before our eyes. This edition features everything from a guy playing bass with Styrofoam to new quarantine-specific songs by Django Haskins.
Posted inArt
Learn to Juggle Scarves Because Why the Hell Not
The United Arts Council compiled some local artists and organizations offering online classes, from mosaic design and drum lessons to, yes, scarf juggling.
Posted inCulture
The Stream Warriors: Local Artists to Watch During the Coronavirus Shutdown, Part 1
As artists take to livestreams and videos, we’re documenting the new performance archive emerging before our eyes. This edition features Phil Cook, Blue Cactus, Carolina Ballet, and more music, readings, and film.
Posted inMusic
How Not to Shut Down in a Crisis with Inspiring Durham Musician A.yoni Jeffries
Instead of letting lost income and a delayed album release get her down, Jeffries is launching a new web series to keep artists and audiences connected.
Posted inCulture
Quail Ridge Books Offers Browsing by Appointment
Starting this weekend, you can book a one-hour slot to browse Quail Ridge with a handful of other well-spaced patrons.
Posted inFestivals
Citing Coronavirus Concerns, Art of Cool Fest Cancels
The festival was scheduled for, um, the end of September.
Posted inMusic
Bandcamp to Waive Its Revenue Share on Album Purchases Tomorrow
Want to help out-of-work local musicians? Buy their albums from Bandcamp on Friday, March 20.
Posted inMusic
Nightlight Launches Fundraiser, Sets New Dates for Rise from Your Grave
The Chapel Hill club’s new electronic music festival would have premiered in April but was postponed over coronavirus concerns.
Posted inCulture
Local Arts Leaders Launch the NC Artist Relief Fund
Modeled on what NorthStar is doing for Durham artists affected by coronavirus cancellations, the fundraising effort was launched last night by Artspace, PineCone, United Arts Council, and VAE Raleigh.
