ON THE SIDE: Mipso’s Wood Robinson talks New Formal project, Shakespeare and Steinbeck

“When you tour in a band for as long and as frequently as Mipso has the past few years, some ideas are bound to be tabled for later,” bassist Wood Robinson tells encore. He’s referring to songs he wrote over the years. “I showed a couple to my friend Chris Wimberley, who owns a studio at which I work called Nightsound Studios. He was excited … Continue reading ON THE SIDE: Mipso’s Wood Robinson talks New Formal project, Shakespeare and Steinbeck

UNTIL IT CLICKS: The Menders head to Reggie’s for weekend show

Hear some of The Menders latest work this weekend at Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern, also featuring Slomo Dingo and The Halves. Upon release in February, The Menders’ latest record “Nina” will also be available for purchase at shows as CDs or online at themendersnc.com. Continue reading UNTIL IT CLICKS: The Menders head to Reggie’s for weekend show

THE LAST OF AN ERA? ‘Gip’ documentary showcases unique tale of bluesman and his juke joint

Patrick Sheehan’s new documentary, “Gip,” which is scheduled to show at the 22nd annual Cucalorus Film Festival on Friday, Nov. 11, uncovers the story of bluesman Henry ‘Gip’ Gipson and his beloved Gip’s Place. Continue reading THE LAST OF AN ERA? ‘Gip’ documentary showcases unique tale of bluesman and his juke joint