encore spoke with Blue Cactus about their love of country music and how they continue to build upon its foundation of storytelling. Continue reading SAD TRUTHS, SLOW TWANG: Blue Cactus returns to Bourgie Nights with new tunes on November 17
The Cardinal Family Singers (CFS), which will open for Durham-based indie rockers Superchunk at Brooklyn Arts Center on November 7. Continue reading CHEEKY VIBES: Norwood Cheek talks Cardinal Family Singers and Super 8 Filmmaking workshop
Beats & Coffee, with their natural talents for instrumental hip-hop and building soundscapes with samplings, will join Cucalorus Stage shenanigans on Friday, November 9. Continue reading DROP THE BEAT: Cucalorus Stage expands with hip-hop collective Beats & Coffee at V/S/W Lounge
Tyler Ramsey will rotate in Band of Horses’ tunes he penned, too, during his stop at Bourgie Nights on Saturday. Continue reading CAPTURING A MOOD: Tyler Ramsey prepares to release new solo album, heads to Bourgie Nights
Presented by Edward Teach Brewery, this time around a portion of the proceeds from the second Lawn Chair Bluegrass Blowout will benefit a charity: Miracle League of Wilmington. Continue reading BLOWING UP: Lawn Chair Bluegrass Blowout returns to BAC Thursday night
Singer-songwriter and mandolin player Jason Andre—formerly of The Midatlantic—is releasing a children’s album this Sunday at Palate: “Sea Songs For Little Pirates.” Continue reading SONGS OF THE SEA: Jason Andre releases first children’s record ‘Sea Songs for Little Pirates,’ release show at Palate
Corey Smith is preparing to return to Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on Friday with a couple of new singles in tow. Continue reading A LONG ROAD: Corey Smith talks latest project, two years in the making
Cole Rassin loved music and in honor of such, Hannah Kol’s album release party at the Annex at BAC on Sunday will gift a portion of sales to Music Heals Minds. Continue reading WORKING THROUGH PAIN: Hannah Kol releases debut album ‘Sunny Day,’ dedicates it to childhood ‘brother’
Bassist Taylor Lee is now preparing to release his first solo record, “Lightning Man,” which embodies his years of eclectic endeavors. Continue reading MUSICIANS AND SUPERHEROES: Taylor Lee showcases world-class acts on solo album, holds release party at Bourgie Nights
Wilmington’s musicians and artists are always quick to act when it comes to supporting their community in times of crisis or general need. Whether raising monies for a nonprofit or for another band going through a harship, or more recently fundraising for hurricane recovery, Signal Fire’s Cullen Seward says community creatives are always fast to mobilize. “After all, we (artists) only thrive because Wilmington supports … Continue reading FAST TO ACT: Local musicians band together to raise monies for hurricane relief
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