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A FREIGHT TRAIN OF SOUND: The Marcus King Band opens for JJ Grey & Mofro at Greenfield Lake

“I actually don’t consider myself to be a strong writer because I have so many heroes that are phenomenal writers,” singer-songwriter and blues guitarist Marcus King says. “Warren [Haynes], especially, being one of them. I don’t think I’ll ever consider myself a strong writer. Right now it’s just something I need to do to get things off my chest.” On the contrary, Marcus King of The … Continue reading A FREIGHT TRAIN OF SOUND: The Marcus King Band opens for JJ Grey & Mofro at Greenfield Lake

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INSPIRED BY BROTHERHOOD: Neal Casal talks Chris Robinson, side projects and Deadheads

Check out Neal Casal with the Chris Robinson Brotherhood at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater this Friday, July 24. Doors open at 6 p.m. and show starts at 7 p.m. He’ll return with Hard Working Americans on August 19, 6 p.m. For more details, or to purchase tickets online, visit http://www.greenfieldlakeamphitheater.com. Continue reading INSPIRED BY BROTHERHOOD: Neal Casal talks Chris Robinson, side projects and Deadheads

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A Universal Connection: JJ Grey & Mofro returns to Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

“All the guys who play with me bring to life the whole intent of the song,” he says. “That’s a big part of the connection that happens between all of us [in JJ Grey & Mofro] … and it’s because of the way these guys play the songs. I think that really moves past any language or cultural barriers.” Continue reading A Universal Connection: JJ Grey & Mofro returns to Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

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Reuniting After 20 Years:

Béla Fleck and the Flecktones Greenfield Lake Amphitheater Sun., 8/14, 5:30 – 10 p.m. Tickets: $35 at Gravity Records http://www.flecktones.com Inevitably as we age, there are times when the world jades us into cynicism. Nothing is ever new or unexpected. This is the worst feeling one undergoes when it comes to their job or passion. The key? Not to let it happen. That’s the main … Continue reading Reuniting After 20 Years:

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An Unexpected Taste of the Bayou:

Marc Broussard Greenfield Lake Amphitheater 1941 Amphitheater Drive Gates at 5 p.m., show at 6 p.m. 7/31, $15-$18 Probably one of the most oxymoronic of rock personas, Marc Broussard is not what one might expect from the bayou. After his song “Only Everything” was played during the Daytime Emmy Awards, Soap Opera Digest quoted Broussard about what once was his favorite soap, “The Young and … Continue reading An Unexpected Taste of the Bayou:

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Surfin’ and Rockin’:

Donavon Frankenreiter Greenfield Lake Amphitheater 1941 Amphitheater Drive Greenfield Park 7/24, 6:30 p.m. $25 Though West vs. East Coast beach music may not rival the degree of hip-hop and rap animosity, quite the opposite, each side conveys the harmonic sounds of oceans and shore in slightly different fashions: here, there’s a lot of shag, rhythm and blues, whereas our West Coast brethren evolved from pop-infused … Continue reading Surfin’ and Rockin’:

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In Memoriam:

Shakespeare on the Green Greenfield Lake Amphitheater The Temptest: Fri. – Sun. with Thur. June 23. 5/27-6/16, 8 p.m. Much Ado About Nothing: 6/3-26, 8 p.m. • Free Enchanted forests of mystery and suspense; enduring tales of love, comedy and drama—the storytellers of all storytellers will be honored this week in Wilmington: Shakespeare. The 19th annual Cape Fear Shakespeare on the Green festival welcomes to … Continue reading In Memoriam:

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