This year’s Zombiefest is slated for October 28 and is evolving into more than one night of fun. In fact, it’s three days of events… Continue reading TRIFECTA OF TREATS: The Phantom Playboys prepare for three days of Zombiefest 2017
Wayfarer Delicatessen & Bistro closed its doors for the final time earlier in June. However, the space has quietly reopened last week with new tenants Promised Land Kitchen. On the lunch menu last Tuesday was teriyaki chicken with veggies, with coconut steamed rice. But the air filled with more than aromatic herbs and spices upon entering. Friendly chatter could be heard from table to table. … Continue reading A SEAT AT THE TABLE: Walking Tall Wilmington partners with local restaurateurs for community meals
“Touring is not for the faint of heart. Without a child, it is an animal exercise in mileage, calories and sleep, which leaves me plagued with thoughts about what my karma must be that I have landed in a sickly-colored motel in this or that middle of nowhere. Touring with a child is more pleasurable, a true exploration, but frankly, tiring.” The excerpt is from … Continue reading A MOTHER’S NATURE: Tift Merritt talks motherhood, writing and the road
Originally published in encore magazine, July 15, 2017 Earlier today, June 15, encore’s John Wolfe was settled in at the New Hanover County Government Center during the closed meeting between Chemours, Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, NHC county and NC state officials, folks from the Department of Environmental Quality, and others. Meanwhile Shannon Rae Gentry was at the Rally For Clean Water at Riverfront Park … Continue reading WADING THROUGH THE WATER: Local rally for clean water and official meeting and press conference with Chemours provides few answers on clean drinking water across the Cape Fear
’90s rockers play The Reel this week. Continue reading ENDURANCE OF THE FITTEST: Cowboy Mouth brings faith in self and rocks The Reel in downtown Wilmington
The Port City last welcomed Dawes in 2015 after they’re hit record, “All Your Favorite Bands” (released on the band’s independent label, HUB Records) came out; it was praised around the country. Back then, encore spoke with Griffin Goldsmith (drums and background vocals) prior to their Brooklyn Arts Center gig. He said they were trying to capture a Dawes show, admitting: “It’s not easy to … Continue reading BUILDING CONNECTIONS: Dawes’ Taylor Goldsmith talks new songs and live album
DBT plays Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, Apr. 19. Continue reading MIXING EMOTIONAL COCKTAILS: Drive-By Truckers’ Mike Cooley talks hard truths and politics on new album
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
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
Shannon Rae Gentry 