King Louis Pierre Croissant Philippe, named after the French king Louis, is the winner of encore’s 2018 pet cover contest. Continue reading PORTRAIT OF A KING: Meet King Louis Pierre Croissant Phillippe
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. However, when we think of all that defines humanity, how does one illustrate its complexities or put into words juxtaposing beauty and ugliness? Who knows, but there are two people who have offered their own interpretations by way of art, poetry and song in “HUMAN.KIND.” The collaborative project is upstarted by The Paper Stars’ Tres Altman … Continue reading KIND HUMANS: Artist Jeremy Collins and musician Tres Altman debut the ‘HUMAN.KIND’ project
Though the industry itself may be tiresome, “Folk Singer Vol. 1” (2014) and “Folksinger Vol. 2” help return Watson to his original love: getting out and playing for people. Continue reading A COMMUNAL EXPERIENCE: Willie Watson brings ‘Folksinger Vol. 2’ to Bourgie Nights
Brothers Egg is hitting another milestone in 2018 with the release of their upcoming LP “All for You.” They’ll return to Wilmington’s Bourgie Nights on March 3 for a release party. Continue reading ALL IN THE DETAILS: Brothers Egg return to Wilmington with new LP release party at Bourgie Nights
While attending Cape Fear Community College for her associate of arts degree, Emily Roth also continues her music education on the scene. She will take to the Duck and Dive Pub Thursday night. Continue reading SEARCH FOR THE STARS: Young singer-songwriter Emily Roth brings a diary of songs to Duck and Dive
“When you tour in a band for as long and as frequently as Mipso has the past few years, some ideas are bound to be tabled for later,” bassist Wood Robinson tells encore. He’s referring to songs he wrote over the years. “I showed a couple to my friend Chris Wimberley, who owns a studio at which I work called Nightsound Studios. He was excited … Continue reading ON THE SIDE: Mipso’s Wood Robinson talks New Formal project, Shakespeare and Steinbeck
Folks can catch the new group, Jenny and the Hatch Brothers at the Sea Witch in Carolina Beach on January 13. Meanwhile, The Hatch Brothers continue to entertain Wilmingtonians as a duo, too. Their next show, at Goodfellas in downtown Wilmington, is scheduled for December 30. Continue reading NEW MUSIC HATCHING: The Hatch Brothers expand their sound in multiple ways for 2018
Local musicians will take the stage at Bourgie Nights on Friday night for A Very Petty Christmas. Continue reading HOLIDAY HOMAGE: Local musicians celebrate the season and the late, great Tom Petty
Everyone who comes out to “Campfireball,” as part of 2017’s Cucalorus Festival on November 9, is taking a chance on its unpredictability. Continue reading GATHER ‘ROUND: Cory Howard returns to Cucalorus with his ‘Campfireball’ live show
Read an extended interview with Travis Shallow about his brand new album with The Deep End. ‘The Great Divide’ is available now. Continue reading FINDING HARMONY: Travis Shallow and The Deep End release ‘The Great Divide’
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