Tag: Gravity Records

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, Music

MEDIEVAL AF: Indie-rock outfit RITA CASCIA debuts at Gravity Records

  One of the things I love about Wilmington is watching musicians and bands sprout out of the creative cracks of our community’s foundation: from local open mics to music education programs, to sidewalks filled with buskers, to garage parties pulsating with punk rockers. Musicians are everywhere and they seem to have an innate drive to write and play songs for Wilmingtonians. RITA CASCIA’s Davis … Continue reading MEDIEVAL AF: Indie-rock outfit RITA CASCIA debuts at Gravity Records

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, Music

ENHANCED DREAMS: Outtake 13 trio play Gravity Records, prep for spring 2020 release

  In 2017 encore spoke with twin sister duo Michaela and Annabelle Sanchez of Entangled Dreams about their second full studio album, “Afterthought.” Their goal at the time was to make an impact with their music. Wanting to move away from session collaborations and find a permanent full band, the two added drummer Calen Barbour and changed their name to Outtake 13 in 2019. Settling … Continue reading ENHANCED DREAMS: Outtake 13 trio play Gravity Records, prep for spring 2020 release

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HERE TO SERVE: Flavor of NC returns for sixth year with Southern grub

“Pulled pork, shrimp and grits, butter bean succotash, smoked gouda mac and cheese, smoked turkey, collard greens.” Jane Birnbach, senior development director at Good Shepherd Center, lists the menu for this year’s decadent fundraiser. The sixth annual Flavor of NC is Saturday, November 9, at Carolina Yacht Club. Aside from soulful Southern fare, Coastal Beverage has donated NC craft beers and wines, plus a silent … Continue reading HERE TO SERVE: Flavor of NC returns for sixth year with Southern grub

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ALONG FOR THE RIDE: Justin Lacy debuts ‘Weeds’ stop-motion music video

Justin Lacy gets to play with his dream band Thursday at Bourgie Nights: a 10-piece folk ensemble,  made up of LaRaisha DiEvelyn Dionne (vocals), Hillary Flowers (cello), Billy Heathen (mandolin), Jon Hill (drums), Annie Jewell (violin), Nick “Bear” Loeber (bass), Farrah Roberts (vocals), Brent Trubia (viola), and Laura York (clarinet, bass clarinet). “I can’t overstate how amazing it is to play with these musicians live,” … Continue reading ALONG FOR THE RIDE: Justin Lacy debuts ‘Weeds’ stop-motion music video

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DUALITY OF FEMINIniTY AND MASCULINITY: Slow Dance releases debut EP this weekend at Gravity Records

Wilmington’s latest indie-folk duo Slow Dance, made up of Justin Lacy and Sarah Royal, ended 2016 by debuting a self-titled EP—often haunting, a bit quirky and all-out emotional. Though, Lacy admits, New Year’s Eve isn’t a typical release date for new work, he says they wanted to “leave these songs in the old year.” “It was actually Sarah’s idea,” he clarifies. “Being a bit of … Continue reading DUALITY OF FEMINIniTY AND MASCULINITY: Slow Dance releases debut EP this weekend at Gravity Records

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