Jim Ferris moved to Wilmington in late 2017, where he’s since formed the latest Jim Ferris Trio with pianist Duke Ladd and drummer Manny Santos. Continue reading JAZZED FOR THE HOLIDAYS: Latest Jim Ferris Trio is set to play jazz standards and more at Tails Piano Bar on December 21
It’s an art form rarely heard any more—but 2018 has welcomed its sounds to Wilmington twice now. encore reported on traditional klezmer music last spring when woodwind instrumentalist Seth Kibel arrived to perform at the Juggling Gypsy. The music most notably was heard at weddings and other celebrations in the Old Country a century ago. However, as Jewish immigrants and asylum-seekers came across the pond … Continue reading IN WITH THE OLD, INSPIRE THE NEW: Zoe & Cloyd talk family ties and tradition in their music, play Homegrown Holiday this Saturday
Whenever Krish Mohan sets out to write a show, the hardest part is identifying a jumping-off point. He works toward comforting the audience first, in order to talk about big ideas and issues. Continue reading PROGRESSIVELY FUNNY: Krish Mohan brings ‘Empathy on Sale!’ to Juggling Gypsy on December 4
Mark Jackson and Matt Rushin plan to represent The Caroliners as a duo this weekend at Bottega’s Common Ground’s Art and Music Showcase on Saturday. Continue reading UNDER AMERICANA’S UMBRELLA: The Caroliners play Common Ground’s Music and Art Showcase at Bottega
Jessy Esterline’s love of music started on the ivory keys early in life, then later with a guitar. Continue reading SONGWRITER, GUITARIST, HUMAN: Jessy Esterline plays two shows this weekend at Edward Teach and Katy’s
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
Visual/Sound/Walls has expanded from an opening-night party into a full-fledged lounge showcasing the best of music videos and performance art throughout the entire festival. Continue reading CUCALORUS 24: SOUND & VISION
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
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