Whatever Brains, T0W3RS Nice Price Books, Raleigh Friday, Sept. 19, 2014 Friday night in Raleigh, Nice Price Books continued its wonderfully curated series of concerts with two local favorites, T0w3rs and Whatever Brains. T0W3RS’ Derek Torres began with several selections from his highly anticipated new album, TL;DR, due in November. Half frantic dance music and […]
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Video: Barefoot Manner reunites at the year’s last Pickin’ in the Plaza
Originaly billed as two sets from Acoustic Manner, Hank Smith and company announced a change of plans for their late August show at Raleigh City Plaza. When multi-instrumentalist Lindsey Tims was unable to make the show, Barefoot Manner founding member Jeff Garland filled in, adding drums to the equation. Outside of a few spot shows, […]
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Live: Merle Haggard closes out Southern Folklife Collection festivities
On Saturday night, the spotlight rested comfortably on the shoulders of country music legend Merle Haggard as he closed out the Southern Folklife Collection’s 25th anniversary weekend. Haggard and his backing band The Strangers had nearly reached the end of their 90-minute set when their leader stepped out on his own to deliver one of […]
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Video: David Childers makes the simple meaningful in Saxapahaw
In Saxapahaw on Friday evening, the roots organization Artists Like You (ALY) presented Charlotte singer-songwriter David Childers at the Haw River Ballroom. The group is working to present concerts featuring North Carolina-based folk artists throughout the state; Childers couldn’t have been a better choice. In recent years, Childers has become a favorite of the Concord-based […]
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Video: Wild Fur and See Gulls offer local Hopscotch preview
Last Thursday’s Local Band, Local Beer at Tir Na Nog featured two relatively new groups of Triangle music scene veterans. The night began with Wild Fur, a project lead by Wylie Hunter and Nick Jaeger. Joined by Brad Porter and Casey Toll, the group dips into rich sonic territory, as heard below in “St. Gloria.” […]
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Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper carry on at PreddyFest
Down a dirt road in Franklinton, N.C. lies the festival grounds of “PreddyFest,” an annual three-day bluegrass event that’s been running since 1997. The festival is small, with one modestly constructed stage. In front of it sit lawn chairs, with a plethora of golf carts and ATVs parked within viewing distance of the stage under […]
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Live: Hank III leads an hours-long marathon at the Lincoln Theatre
Hank III, 3, Attention Deficit Domination, Three Bar Ranch Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh Sunday, June 29, 2014 As June came to a close, Hank Williams III rolled into the Lincoln Theatre on a Sunday night, sporting his many musical masks. Known for his long performances, he showcases a spectrum of styles, from the traditional country music […]
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Video: Festival for the Eno presents a steady stream of local talent
Over the July 4th holiday, The Festival for the Eno presented its 35th installment, benefitting the preservation and conservation of land in and around the Eno River. Unlike many years past, the weather proved to be mild and pleasant both days, with a cool breeze sweeping over the festival grounds. Four stages provided a solid […]
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Video: JKutchma delivers refreshing set at Oak City 7
On a recent Thursday in Raleigh City Plaza, Durham’s JKutchma led a nine-piece band through a handful of songs, several of which are from the upcoming album tentatively titled Blue Highways. Despite being sandwiched between an act that screeched through a Led Zeppelin cover and the ’90s one-hit Fastball, Kutchma and company brought something different […]
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Videos: The Flatlander Joe Ely makes a rare Raleigh stop
On a recent Wednesday night at the Southland Ballroom, Texas Legend Joe Ely was greeted by a little bit of home. As temperatures outside approached 100 degrees, a large crowd filed into the venue to see someone who does not visit this part of the country often. Roots music promoter Marianne Taylor has tried to […]