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

CRUISING ALONG: The Cape Fear Blues Festival enters its 20th year

How the time flies. It’s not been one, but two decades since the inception of the Cape Fear Blues Festival. Port City blues fans have a lot to look forward to this Friday, July 24, through Sunday, July 26, as new acts and old favorites head into town. Continue reading CRUISING ALONG: The Cape Fear Blues Festival enters its 20th year