Of all the guests planned for the Pearls to the Polls Rally, none quite match the stature and spectacle of the Baby Trump balloon. Continue reading FULL OF HOT AIR: Women Organizing for Wilmington bring Baby Trump to Pearls to the Polls Rally
Corey Smith is preparing to return to Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on Friday with a couple of new singles in tow. Continue reading A LONG ROAD: Corey Smith talks latest project, two years in the making
Chris Robinson boasts an air of positivity as he talks about CRB, the music and the nature of both. Continue reading A HIGHER VIBRATION: Chris Robinson talks CRB recordings, returns to GLA on Friday
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lotus is an instrumental electronic, jam outfit, heading to Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre this Friday. Continue reading MOVE TO GROOVE: One half of the Miller brothers talks Lotus, ‘jamtronica’ and the release of new album
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