For their album-release party at Bourgie Nights on Friday, July 13, Stray Local will perform as a six-piece. Continue reading ELEVATED EVOLUTION: Stray Local release new EP ‘Passenger’ at Bourgie Nights on Friday the 13th
Once called “The Shivers,” the Wilmington-based rock ‘n’ roll group Goodbye Shivers recently changed their name around the time they were preparing to drop a self-titled EP. Continue reading BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD: Goodbye Shivers changes name, releases self-titled EP in time for music fest this weekend
Fleetwood Mac always has influenced local rock outfit Striking Copper (SC). Stevie Nicks’ bewitching wardrobe and pied-piper-like vocals are reflected in the copperheaded twin leads of Jaquie Lee and Allie Donnelly. The solid roots rock is amplified from the band, Daniel Bennett (lead guitar), John Stewart (bass guitar) and Frank Cacciutto (drums). And there is even love connections aplenty: Allie and her husband, Matt (vocals, … Continue reading LONG ROAD TRAVELED: Striking Copper celebrate new single and more music to come in 2018
Jimi King Trio’ will play this weekend at the Cape Fear Blues Festival for the first time. Continue reading SOAKED IN BLUES: Guitarist Jimi King talks about his blues trio’s first run at the Cape Fear Blues Festival
The Rough & Tumble duo travel back to ILM to play an intimate show at Ted’s Fun on the River on May 5. Continue reading THE MAGIC NEVER STOPS: On the road to ILM with The Rough & Tumble’s Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler
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
Locals can hear all of Pearson’s originals at her live shows. She’ll play next at Slainte in Monkey Junction on March 31. Continue reading FAMILY INSPIRATION: Jenny Pearson continues to play across ILM, prepares to enter recording studio in 2018
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
encore caught up with Hank Barbee and his Dust Parade band to chat about their one-year milestone and latest original songs, including “Nevermind.” Continue reading MIXING BOWL OF MAGIC: The Dust Parade talks their first year of making music as a band
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