From last week’s city council meeting on GenX… Continue reading ACTION MOVING FORWARD: Wilmington City Council urges citizens to remain engaged with GenX crisis
Shannon interviews Lowcountry jammers, Dangermuffin. Continue reading CONNECTING WITH ‘HERITAGE’: Dangermuffin returns to ILM with a new album and evolving Americana sounds
Originally published in encore magazine, July 15, 2017 Earlier today, June 15, encore’s John Wolfe was settled in at the New Hanover County Government Center during the closed meeting between Chemours, Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, NHC county and NC state officials, folks from the Department of Environmental Quality, and others. Meanwhile Shannon Rae Gentry was at the Rally For Clean Water at Riverfront Park … Continue reading WADING THROUGH THE WATER: Local rally for clean water and official meeting and press conference with Chemours provides few answers on clean drinking water across the Cape Fear
’90s rockers play The Reel this week. Continue reading ENDURANCE OF THE FITTEST: Cowboy Mouth brings faith in self and rocks The Reel in downtown Wilmington
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
The Port City Farmers Market (PCFM) is giving Wilmingtonians a year-round farmers’ market at Waterline Brewing every Tuesday evening. And added beer and gourmet chefs, too! Continue reading BEACON OF DELICIOUS HOPE: Port City Farmers Market offers new vendors, craft beer and gourmet treats
Learn more about singer-songwriter Jon Shain and his latest work before seeing the 30-year music veteran at Ted’s Fun on the River on Thursday, March 2. Continue reading LOVED LOCALLY: Jon Shain returns to Ted’s Fun on the River with new songs in tow
This year Surfers Healing has been working with encore and official Best Of hosts Pineapple-Shaped Lamps in preparation for the party on Feb. 25, 6 p.m., at Brooklyn Arts Center. So, will you be a greaser or a surfer for The Beach Ball? Continue reading LET’S GO SURFING, NOW… Celebrate the Best Of 2017 at the The Beach Ball fundraiser to benefit Surfers Healing WB
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