Hiss Golden Messenger’s MC Taylor sits down with encore to chat about his prolific songwriting, his recording process and projects to come. Taylor is returning to the Port City to open Jason Isbell’s show at CFCC Wilson Center this week. Continue reading BELOW THE SURFACE: MC Taylor talks songwriting and touring with Jason Isbell
Shannon Rae Gentry sits down with Annabelle and Michaela Sanchez of Entangled Dreams, who are celebrating a release of another album this week at The Sour Barn. Continue reading DREAMING BIG: Michaela and Annabelle Sanchez celebrate another album, ‘Afterthought’
The Port City Farmers Market (PCFM) is giving Wilmingtonians a year-round farmers’ market at Waterline Brewing every Tuesday evening. And added beer and gourmet chefs, too! Continue reading BEACON OF DELICIOUS HOPE: Port City Farmers Market offers new vendors, craft beer and gourmet treats
Almost a decade after rockumentary ‘Anvil! The Story of Anvil’ release, Anvil still tours. In fact, they will land at Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern on March 11. Continue reading THIS IS ANVIL: Anvil’s Steve ‘Lips’ Kudlow talks touring and new projects before Reggie’s show
Learn more about singer-songwriter Jon Shain and his latest work before seeing the 30-year music veteran at Ted’s Fun on the River on Thursday, March 2. Continue reading LOVED LOCALLY: Jon Shain returns to Ted’s Fun on the River with new songs in tow
Margo Price’s storytelling in her country music is often heartbreaking in its authenticity. See her live at Throne Theater on March 1. Continue reading HARD TIMES IN THE SUN: Margo Price talks country with Third Man Records, plays Throne Theater in ILM
This year Surfers Healing has been working with encore and official Best Of hosts Pineapple-Shaped Lamps in preparation for the party on Feb. 25, 6 p.m., at Brooklyn Arts Center. So, will you be a greaser or a surfer for The Beach Ball? Continue reading LET’S GO SURFING, NOW… Celebrate the Best Of 2017 at the The Beach Ball fundraiser to benefit Surfers Healing WB
It’s not clear when or where distinct folk music began in history, but there is evidence that various forms of storytelling and singing predates the written word by centuries. The evolution of music and its genres continues on an undetermined path with melting-pot bands, like the classical-folk trio Harpeth Rising. The all-female group combine classically trained talents who deliver their music via folk storytelling and … Continue reading CHAMBERFOLK TRIO: Harpeth Rising combine classical training with folk traditions at Brunswick concert this week
The first couple of weeks of February were quite busy for Wilmington attorney Deborah Butler. Butler was sworn in to fill NC House Rep. Susi Hamilton’s 18th District seat on Monday, Feb. 6. Gov. Roy Cooper appointed Hamilton to NC secretary of natural and cultural resources. Butler, who unsuccessfully challenged Thom Goolsby for his Senate seat in 2012, was one of 10 people considered to … Continue reading NEW REPRESENTATION: Deborah Butler takes seat and action in the NC House of Representatives
Chatting up funny lady Paula Poundstone ahead of her stopover in Wilmington this week. Continue reading LOOKING AT POSSIBILITY: Paula Poundstone brings comedic perspective to Cape Fear Stage
Shannon Rae Gentry 