The Letter Jackets—a side project of Chatham County Line members Chandler Holt and John Teer, with Roger Gupton and Evans Nicholson, too—celebrated the release of their self-titled album on Robust Records with two shows last weekend. It’s a fine roots-rock album, with a good bit of pop crammed into its tracks. Their set at Kings […]
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Video: Gross Ghost, Schooner, Last Year’s Men in the Cat’s Cradle Back Room
Friday night at the newly opened Cat’s Cradle Back Room, Gross Ghost celebrated the release of their second album, Public Housing. The crowd that poured into the surprisingly spacious room were able to get much closer to the stage than in the main room of the Cradle, giving the evening a more intimate feel. Joined […]
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Video: Grateful Dead expert David Gans plays The Pour House
Musician, producer, author, folklorist, Grateful Dead scholar, syndicated terrestrial radio host (“The Grateful Dead Hour” broadcast from the legendary KPFA in Berkeley), satellite radio host (“Tales From the Golden Road“) and all-around-interesting fellow David Gans visited The Pour House Wednesday night. Gans is constantly on the move, co-hosting “Golden Road” with Gary Lambert at various […]
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Video: The crowds get bigger for S.P.I.T.T.L.E. Fest
On Friday and Saturday, the resurrected S.P.I.T.T.L.E. Fest moved from Deep South the Bar to The Pour House. The fest gathered together many members of the alt-country boomlet from a decade ago for what was, in many ways, a reunion. There were many highlights, not the least of which included retired pro wrestler Major DeBeers […]
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Video: Spooky Woods’ collective mentality at Tir Na Nog
Thursday night at Raleigh’s Tir Na Nog, Spooky Woods shared the stage with Brett Harris. Made up of Skylar Gudasz, Jeff Crawford, James Wallace and Casey Toll, Chapel Hill’s Spooky Woods offered a 45-minute set that served as a showcase of sorts for nearly every member’s solo material. Spooky Woods is a collective of frequent […]
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Video: UNC alumnus Andy Thorn brings the Leftover Salmon to the Cat’s Cradle
It’s been more than 10 years since Leftover Salmon visited the Cat’s Cradle. Since gradually coming out of hibernation years ago, the group has been touring heavily, including a full slate of dates through the rest of the year. When they arrived at the Cradle earlier this month, the revitalized band had UNC alumnus Andy […]
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Videos: Kurt Fortmeyer and Dex Romweber slowly start the revived S.P.I.T.T.L.E. Fest
Night one of the lauded and revived S.P.I.T.T.L.E. Fest commandeered Deep South the Bar Thursday night. The evening began with several solo acts—including Josh Morningstar, Kurt Fortmeyer and Dex Romweber—before moving to full bands. Below are a few clips of the evening with singer-songwriter Kurt Fortmeyer, the relocated Triangle resident currently residing in Nashville. Working […]
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VIDEO: Hiss Golden Messenger at Haw River Ballroom
Saturday was a big day in Saxapahaw. After a very well-attended Oktoberfest, the crowd poured into the Haw River Ballroom for a stacked lineup: Hiss Golden Messenger, Phil Cook and the Guitarheels, and the A’s. The concert will likely end up in my Top 5 shows of the year. The evening started off with an […]
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VIDEO: Dr. Ralph Stanley takes a victory lap at The ArtsCenter
With 67 years of performing under his belt, Dr. Ralph Stanley announced this summer that his next tour would be his last. His farewell tour kicked off a few weeks ago and runs through mid-2014. Stanley is flanked by a revolving cast of players that comprise the Clinch Mountain Boys, among them his grandson and […]
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Video: Mandolin Orange, to play Merlefest 2014, cover Doc and Merle Watson
The prestigious Merlefest in Wilkesboro, N.C., has added Mandolin Orange to its 2014 lineup, to be headlined by Alan Jackson. This will be the first time the Carrboro duo have performed at the festival. I caught up with Andrew Marlin to get his thoughts on the festival, his past experiences there, and what he is […]