Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder take over the Kenan Auditorium stage on Friday, Sept. 11. Continue reading A LIFETIME OF ‘GRASS: Ricky Skaggs leads UNCW Presents into the 2015-2016 season
See The Midatlantic and others perform at the Hourglass Studios Artist Showcase Concert at Ironclad Brewery on Saturday, September 12. Continue reading PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE: Hourglass Studios celebrates its recording artists in a concert showcase
Hard Working Americans will take over the amphitheater on Wednesday, August 19 at Greenfield Lake. Read Shannon Gentry’s interview with band mate Dave Schools. Continue reading SURVIVING THE ROAD: Hard Working Americans bring their story to Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
Now known as “Lorikeet Landing,” the space at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher houses 58 beautiful and colorful creatures of the parrot family. “Lorikeets are part of a 4-year, rotating, temporary exhibit,” says Robin Nalepa, public relations coordinator. “Butterflies will return in 2016 and will be followed by lorikeets in 2017.” Continue reading PLAYFUL POLLINATORS: Lorikeet Landing adds color to NC Aquarium’s educational programs
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
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
“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
Since moving to the Port City from Kinston, NC, Clay Whittington has found more opportunity to stretch his range of talents as an actor, singer, songwriter, pianist, and overall entertaining fella. Whittington will perform at Costello’s (211 Princess St.) through March, with his monthly January schedule including the 3rd, 9th and 31st. His “Hymnprov” show is slated for February 9th at Grainger-Hill Performing Arts Center in Kinston; his debut album can be purchased through iTunes, Amazon and Google Play. Continue reading Faith in Talent: Clay Whittington lands standing gig at Costello’s through March
While The Infamous Stringdusters are no strangers to our fair Port City, it is their deep connection with Colorado that has them coming back to us this Saturday. Since releasing their new EP in November, “Road To Boulder,” featuring Bruce Hornsby on the accordion, the ‘Dusters have taken to the road with Colorado band Paper Bird, for their Road To Boulder tour. “Road To Boulder” … Continue reading One Big, Happy ‘Jamily’: The Infamous Stringdusters return for live show
As a wire coat hanger swung from Senator Thom Goolsby’s locked door at his downtown law office on Monday, July 22nd, protestors waved and chanted, “Never forget!” They wanted to remind passersby of a time when self-administered and illegal abortions were often the only option for women seeking to end a pregnancy. Together, women and men stood against Senator Goolsby’s recent backing of Senate Bill … Continue reading Hanging by a Wire
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