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Homemade Holiday Tunes: Holiday album features originals from NC artists

Published in Wilma Magazine, December 11, 2020 For anyone looking for an extra dose of holiday spirit, local indie musician and singer-songwriter Justin Lacy has answered the call with “The Clamplamp Parade, A Holiday Compilation, (Do Not Gather, 2020).” Released on Dec. 8, the album features 11 original holiday tracks from North Carolina artists. “Just being in touch with all these musicians and sharing the … Continue reading Homemade Holiday Tunes: Holiday album features originals from NC artists

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SHE PERSISTS: Cellist Shana Tucker returns for Come Hear NC concert series

  Cellist and singer-songwriter Shana Tucker will perform live this Thursday night with the “She Persists” exhibition as part of Cameron Art Museum’s Come Hear NC concert series celebrating North Carolina. Starting at 6 p.m., the concert is free with museum admission. Back in 2019, Tucker explained how “songwriters are called to do something that much of the world can’t do, which is to put … Continue reading SHE PERSISTS: Cellist Shana Tucker returns for Come Hear NC concert series

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LOOK TO LEME: Leme Nolan will perform at Long Leaf Park this Saturday

  “Music is powerful and can reach billions, no matter the genre,” singer Lemetrius “Leme” Nolan told encore back in January 2020. Nolan’s own style varies and includes jazz, gospel, country, funk, soul and R&B. She hones her grasp of each, as heard during her gospel number “Standing in Your Glory” or country track “The Smell of Freedom.” “I don’t just fit into one genre … Continue reading LOOK TO LEME: Leme Nolan will perform at Long Leaf Park this Saturday

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INSANE AND FUN: Toothsome to release a two-song EP this Friday

  A few weeks ago, Greensboro-based band Toothsome found themselves rocking out to Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern’s livestream fundraising event. It reminded vocalist Tom Sowders of the good old days of rocking out during live sets with their catchy beats and plucky punk tones. “I am looking forward to the private party with the same line up when all this shit is over,” Sowders notes. … Continue reading INSANE AND FUN: Toothsome to release a two-song EP this Friday

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UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN: Tours lost but music is still found, Billy Strings

  This week was supposed to bring us three nights of Billy Strings at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. Well … you know the rest. For folks who originally purchased those tickets online, they were automatically refunded upon cancellation. Refunds for tickets purchased at either Redix locations became available on July 12. While there’s no word yet on when Strings and other 2020 acts will be rebooked … Continue reading UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN: Tours lost but music is still found, Billy Strings

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SHARING SONGS: Jesse Stockton releases new album ‘Papoose’

  While it’s not rare for me to sit and listen to an album from start to finish, it’s not often I get lost in the stories, sonnets and sonics of a record. Last week Jesse Stockton dropped his latest release, “Papoose,” an indie-folk-rock collection from the last 17 years. From its opening track “All Twisted Up,” which shakes (perhaps playfully kicks) you awake with … Continue reading SHARING SONGS: Jesse Stockton releases new album ‘Papoose’

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ROLLERCOASTER RIFFS: Zodiac Panthers release a new single ‘666 Feet Away From My Love’

  Before COVID-19 made haircuts a nonessential activity, Angela “Angie” Yeagher and her husband Johnny were often found together at her salon Angie’s Records & Hair attached to Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern. She could be found cutting hair or dying it fantastical colors—including my own aqua locks last summer—while Johnny would play the role of in-house DJ, spinning from the record store’s collection, and offering … Continue reading ROLLERCOASTER RIFFS: Zodiac Panthers release a new single ‘666 Feet Away From My Love’

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KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON: Reggie’s 42nd Street livestreams fundraiser Friday

  In March no one really could have guessed how COVID-19 ultimately would continue to impact our daily lives throughout spring, summer and now at the very least through the end of 2020, but most likely beyond. Local businesses who continue to struggle to keep the lights on or unable to open fully, or in any capacity, are trying to get creative in producing income. … Continue reading KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON: Reggie’s 42nd Street livestreams fundraiser Friday

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FROM THE ASHES: Stray Local release new single, “Faint Glow,” music video on July 15

  Stray Local’s folksy and indie elements have always threaded seamlessly with the now married Jamie and Hannah Rowen singing-songwriting duo. In these last few years, the couple has continued to float around stages as a trio and even full-band iterations with more electric indie-rock sounds. Stray Local’s upcoming song and music video release, “Faint Glow,” is dropping Wednesday, July 15, and continues on that … Continue reading FROM THE ASHES: Stray Local release new single, “Faint Glow,” music video on July 15

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TRIVIA PALS: Music producer Mike Brown hosts livestream trivia nights for prizes

  “Before COVID hit I was working on a pilot at Screen Gems Studios as a utility for the construction department, as well as producing/mixing [music at Low Tide Studios],” Mike Brown reminisces of life pre-COVID. “I had to get creative like everyone else but find something that really appealed to my community of friends and family.” Enter virtual music trivia. Every Tuesday and Friday … Continue reading TRIVIA PALS: Music producer Mike Brown hosts livestream trivia nights for prizes

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