With Old Crow Medicine Show, there’s an air of old-timeness—not in a stuck-in-time kind of way, but a genuine product of its origins. Continue reading OLD CROW SHOW THEIR TEETH: Ketch Secor talks Americana folk on Old Crow Medicine Show’s latest album, ‘Volunteer’
Rhiannon Giddens continues to tour in support of her last album “Freedom Highway” (February 2017) while she pursues other projects. Continue reading HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT: Rhiannon Giddens pens musical about 1898 Wilmington Riots, closes Lumina Festival of Arts at UNCW
Poet Israel Sorenson cites a continuously growing group of artists, events and groups (like Athenian Press) as a new Renaissance Age for the black arts community. Continue reading TRUTH TALK: Israel ‘Negus Izzy’ Sorenson explores deep emotions in poetry, performs at Lumina Fest
Folks at Reggie’s mostly can expect songs from Bat Fang’s self-titled album, as well as a few new songs with a hint to a special cover track. Continue reading EDGY AT THE SEAMS: Bat Fangs will fly through Reggie’s with debut EP
In covering the Cape Fear Independent Film Festival, encore was fortunate to speak with three filmmakers participating in very different cinematic scopes… Continue reading INDEPENDENT TAKES: Cape Fear Indie Film Fest turns 18, features diverse screenings
While Brandi Carlile is playing a sold-out show at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on Friday night with opener Brandy Clark, Wilmington’s Elena Woodard is playing an after-party show at the nearby Dubliner. Continue reading FEMME POWERHOUSE: Elena Woodard plays Brandi Carlile after-party show at The Dubliner
Shannon Silva joins the ranks of more than a dozen other NC contemporary artists celebrated in North Carolina Arts Council Fellowship 2017 Award Exhibition, on display now through August 5 at Cameron Art Museum. Continue reading SUPPORTING ARTISTS STATEWIDE: Wilmington filmmaker Shannon Silva wins fellowship award, is featured in CAM exhibit
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
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
One of ILM’s favorite outdoor venues has a busy season ahead in music and last week featured three shows in four days—and it’s only April! Continue reading RULE OF THREE: GLA continues with a strong April lineup
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