TIME TO PARTY! Celebrate the Fourth with concerts, fireworks and community
July 4th celebrations abound in southeastern NC. Continue reading TIME TO PARTY! Celebrate the Fourth with concerts, fireworks and community
Author: Shannon Rae Gentry
I’m a writer, collaborator, and community-minded creative working to reimagine encore magazine, our region’s longest-running alt-weekly, not just as a newspaper, but as a shared space where culture, civic life, and local voices meet.
FEEDING GROWTH: Justin Cody Fox debuts a new album at Waterline Brewing on Saturday
Shannon Rae Gentry meets with Justin Cody Fox before the release of his new album, “Going Down Swinging” Continue reading FEEDING GROWTH: Justin Cody Fox debuts a new album at Waterline Brewing on Saturday
IT’S ALL COVERED: The Heavy Pets have a new song for the Calico Room
Shannon talks with the Heavy Pets about their debut of their new songs in Key West before they bring them to Port City on June 10. Continue reading IT’S ALL COVERED: The Heavy Pets have a new song for the Calico Room
AH-HA MOMENTS: Striking Copper debuts their first album at Waterline Brewing
Shannon Rae Gentry follows up with Striking Copper and gets the details on their album, Mirrors, which will be released on Saturday. Continue reading AH-HA MOMENTS: Striking Copper debuts their first album at Waterline Brewing
CELEBRATING LAUGHTER: Mary Mack headlines Cape Fear Comedy Festival on May 20
Shannon Rae Gentry laughs with Mary Mack before she and 70 other performers take over Port City. Continue reading CELEBRATING LAUGHTER: Mary Mack headlines Cape Fear Comedy Festival on May 20
GETTIN’ OLDER: Bear Hands are headed to BAC with new album, ‘You’ll Pay for This’
Shannon interviews Bear Hands about their newest album and their tour, which stops at BAC this week. Continue reading GETTIN’ OLDER: Bear Hands are headed to BAC with new album, ‘You’ll Pay for This’
LESS IS MORE: Trampled By Turtles hit Greenfield Lake Amphitheater next Wednesday
Shannon Rae Gentry interviews fiddle player Ryan Young about Trampled By Turtles. Continue reading LESS IS MORE: Trampled By Turtles hit Greenfield Lake Amphitheater next Wednesday
A SECOND HOME: Chatham County Line return to the BAC with new tunes in tow
Talking to Chatham County Line about musical icons, HB2 and their new album. Continue reading A SECOND HOME: Chatham County Line return to the BAC with new tunes in tow
ILM STANDS AGAINST HB2: Wilmington City Council calls for the repeal of House Bill 2
Shannon Gentry reports back from last week’s Wilmington City Council meeting, regarding HB2. Continue reading ILM STANDS AGAINST HB2: Wilmington City Council calls for the repeal of House Bill 2
TRACKSUITS AND TREE THUGGERS: Fletcher’s Grove is bringing Appalachian jam rock to The Calico Room
Shannon Rae Gentry interviews Fletcher’s Grove for Wilmington show this week. Continue reading TRACKSUITS AND TREE THUGGERS: Fletcher’s Grove is bringing Appalachian jam rock to The Calico Room
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