WADING THROUGH THE WATER: Local rally for clean water and official meeting and press conference with Chemours provides few answers on clean drinking water across the Cape Fear
Originally published in encore magazine, July 15, 2017 Earlier today, June 15, encore’s John Wolfe was settled in at the New Hanover County Government Center during the closed meeting between Chemours, Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, NHC county and NC state officials, folks from the Department of Environmental Quality, and others. Meanwhile Shannon Rae Gentry was at the Rally For Clean Water at Riverfront Park … Continue reading WADING THROUGH THE WATER: Local rally for clean water and official meeting and press conference with Chemours provides few answers on clean drinking water across the Cape Fear
ENDURANCE OF THE FITTEST: Cowboy Mouth brings faith in self and rocks The Reel in downtown Wilmington
’90s rockers play The Reel this week. Continue reading ENDURANCE OF THE FITTEST: Cowboy Mouth brings faith in self and rocks The Reel in downtown Wilmington
GRIT ‘N’ ROLL: Thomas Wynn and The Believers bring powerful Southern rock and soul to Satellite
RULE OF THREE: GLA continues with a strong April lineup
One of ILM’s favorite outdoor venues has a busy season ahead in music and last week featured three shows in four days—and it’s only April! Continue reading RULE OF THREE: GLA continues with a strong April lineup
BUILDING CONNECTIONS: Dawes’ Taylor Goldsmith talks new songs and live album
The Port City last welcomed Dawes in 2015 after they’re hit record, “All Your Favorite Bands” (released on the band’s independent label, HUB Records) came out; it was praised around the country. Back then, encore spoke with Griffin Goldsmith (drums and background vocals) prior to their Brooklyn Arts Center gig. He said they were trying to capture a Dawes show, admitting: “It’s not easy to … Continue reading BUILDING CONNECTIONS: Dawes’ Taylor Goldsmith talks new songs and live album
MIXING EMOTIONAL COCKTAILS: Drive-By Truckers’ Mike Cooley talks hard truths and politics on new album
DBT plays Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, Apr. 19. Continue reading MIXING EMOTIONAL COCKTAILS: Drive-By Truckers’ Mike Cooley talks hard truths and politics on new album
BELOW THE SURFACE: MC Taylor talks songwriting and touring with Jason Isbell
Hiss Golden Messenger’s MC Taylor sits down with encore to chat about his prolific songwriting, his recording process and projects to come. Taylor is returning to the Port City to open Jason Isbell’s show at CFCC Wilson Center this week. Continue reading BELOW THE SURFACE: MC Taylor talks songwriting and touring with Jason Isbell
DREAMING BIG: Michaela and Annabelle Sanchez celebrate another album, ‘Afterthought’
Shannon Rae Gentry sits down with Annabelle and Michaela Sanchez of Entangled Dreams, who are celebrating a release of another album this week at The Sour Barn. Continue reading DREAMING BIG: Michaela and Annabelle Sanchez celebrate another album, ‘Afterthought’
BEACON OF DELICIOUS HOPE: Port City Farmers Market offers new vendors, craft beer and gourmet treats
The Port City Farmers Market (PCFM) is giving Wilmingtonians a year-round farmers’ market at Waterline Brewing every Tuesday evening. And added beer and gourmet chefs, too! Continue reading BEACON OF DELICIOUS HOPE: Port City Farmers Market offers new vendors, craft beer and gourmet treats
THIS IS ANVIL: Anvil’s Steve ‘Lips’ Kudlow talks touring and new projects before Reggie’s show
Almost a decade after rockumentary ‘Anvil! The Story of Anvil’ release, Anvil still tours. In fact, they will land at Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern on March 11. Continue reading THIS IS ANVIL: Anvil’s Steve ‘Lips’ Kudlow talks touring and new projects before Reggie’s show
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