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UNREPENTANTLY PISSED: Drive-By Truckers’ Patterson Hood talks about being positive during critical times

Last April encore spoke with Drive-By Truckers’ Mike Cooley before their return to Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. They had recently released “American Band” (October 2016), which was written and recorded well before the 2016 primaries, yet proved itself incredibly prophetic of the political climate to come. Take the tune “Kinky Hypocrite,” for instance. Cooley had several folks in mind when he wrote the Southern-rock boot-scoot about … Continue reading UNREPENTANTLY PISSED: Drive-By Truckers’ Patterson Hood talks about being positive during critical times

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, FEATURE SIDEBAR, Music

FINDING AN ESCAPE: Chuck Mosley set to play a series of new songs mixed with catalog favorites in ILM

“A black heart is a dead heart,” punk-rocker Chuck Mosley explains over the phone last week. “A blue heart has just been stomped and beaten, stabbed, chewed up and spit out—but it’s still beating. It’s bruised but it’s not dead.” Mosley, formerly of Faith No More, is musing over one of his latest songs, “Blue Heart.” It’s one of a series of new tunes he’s penned … Continue reading FINDING AN ESCAPE: Chuck Mosley set to play a series of new songs mixed with catalog favorites in ILM

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EXTRA & FEATURES, FEATURE MAIN, FOOD & DRINK, Food Features, Nonprofit

A SEAT AT THE TABLE: Walking Tall Wilmington partners with local restaurateurs for community meals

Wayfarer Delicatessen & Bistro closed its doors for the final time earlier in June. However, the space has quietly reopened last week with new tenants Promised Land Kitchen. On the lunch menu last Tuesday was teriyaki chicken with veggies, with coconut steamed rice. But the air filled with more than aromatic herbs and spices upon entering. Friendly chatter could be heard from table to table. … Continue reading A SEAT AT THE TABLE: Walking Tall Wilmington partners with local restaurateurs for community meals

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A MOTHER’S NATURE: Tift Merritt talks motherhood, writing and the road

“Touring is not for the faint of heart. Without a child, it is an animal exercise in mileage, calories and sleep, which leaves me plagued with thoughts about what my karma must be that I have landed in a sickly-colored motel in this or that middle of nowhere. Touring with a child is more pleasurable, a true exploration, but frankly, tiring.” The excerpt is from … Continue reading A MOTHER’S NATURE: Tift Merritt talks motherhood, writing and the road

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FEATURE MAIN, News, News

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

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encore magazine, Music, News

What’s in a Name?

Folks who came out to May 27’s Robert Randolph and the Family Band performance at Throne Theater likely noticed some changes. Randolph played on a newly resurfaced stage; new risers were installed to improve line-of-sight from the balcony; new sound systems and equipment were among the renovations new owner Dr. Damian Brezinski has implemented in recent weeks. “We’re getting to new bathrooms,” Brezinski quips of … Continue reading What’s in a Name?

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