LONG ROAD TRAVELED: Striking Copper celebrate new single and more music to come in 2018
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
EDGY AT THE SEAMS: Bat Fangs will fly through Reggie’s with debut EP
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
SOAKED IN BLUES: Guitarist Jimi King talks about his blues trio’s first run at the Cape Fear Blues Festival
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
IN CONVERSATION: Author Elaine Neil Orr discusses latest book set in Winston-Salem
Elaine Neil Orr will discuss more from her latest read at Two Sisters Bookery with Wilmington writer Emily Colin on June 14. A Q&A will follow her reading. Continue reading IN CONVERSATION: Author Elaine Neil Orr discusses latest book set in Winston-Salem
INDEPENDENT TAKES: Cape Fear Indie Film Fest turns 18, features diverse screenings
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
FEMME POWERHOUSE: Elena Woodard plays Brandi Carlile after-party show at The Dubliner
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
SUPPORTING ARTISTS STATEWIDE: Wilmington filmmaker Shannon Silva wins fellowship award, is featured in CAM exhibit
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
THE MAGIC NEVER STOPS: On the road to ILM with The Rough & Tumble’s Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler
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
PORTRAIT OF A KING: Meet King Louis Pierre Croissant Phillippe
King Louis Pierre Croissant Philippe, named after the French king Louis, is the winner of encore’s 2018 pet cover contest. Continue reading PORTRAIT OF A KING: Meet King Louis Pierre Croissant Phillippe
KIND HUMANS: Artist Jeremy Collins and musician Tres Altman debut the ‘HUMAN.KIND’ project
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
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