Tag: The Midatlantic

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FESTIVAL FOLKS: Local musicians gear up for spring and summer festivals

  With each new Wilmington show announced on Facebook, my husband and I get excited … and simultaneously nervous. “Did you check the calendar?” he’ll ask me, our family’s events manager. “Yes, we’re in town and have [insert name of festival] the following weekend.” We then breathe a collective sigh of relief and go on about our lives. Summer shows and festival trips take planning … Continue reading FESTIVAL FOLKS: Local musicians gear up for spring and summer festivals

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DECADE IN MUSIC: Shannon looks back on memorable people, moments and music in ILM

  Just like the beginning of the decade, the idea of writing a reflection on roughly 10 years of conversations in music started off as an exciting endeavor. Just like actually living through the decade, I’m exhausted. Once I started shuffling through my mind’s filing system and scribbling down names of musicians, I quickly realized: “I’ve talked to a lot of fucking people.” Don’t get … Continue reading DECADE IN MUSIC: Shannon looks back on memorable people, moments and music in ILM

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TAKING ACTION: Music and arts are brewing this Sunday at Waterman’s

    “I have instant respect for people who use their talents and influence to help kids and communities in need,” Tumbleweed’s McKay Glasgow says of fellow musician Jason Andre of The Midatlantic. “I don’t know Jason well, but I’ve seen him out in the water and he’s a good surfer. I also see him supporting other musicians at shows and doing cool things in … Continue reading TAKING ACTION: Music and arts are brewing this Sunday at Waterman’s

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SONGS OF THE SEA: Jason Andre releases first children’s record ‘Sea Songs for Little Pirates,’ release show at Palate

Singer-songwriter and mandolin player Jason Andre—formerly of The Midatlantic—is releasing a children’s album this Sunday at Palate: “Sea Songs For Little Pirates.” Continue reading SONGS OF THE SEA: Jason Andre releases first children’s record ‘Sea Songs for Little Pirates,’ release show at Palate

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ANOTHER CALL TO ACTION: NC and ILM musicians gather for Hate-Free by the Sea benefit concert

Last time encore spoke with Raleigh-based musician and cofounder of NC Music Love Army cooperative Jon Lindsay, North Carolina was making national news for House Bill 2. The singer-songwriter helped organize an NC tour with social-justice advocate Mike Allen in July. They stopped in at Brooklyn Arts Center, along with more than two dozen local and regional artists for a Stand Against HB2 concert. “There’s … Continue reading ANOTHER CALL TO ACTION: NC and ILM musicians gather for Hate-Free by the Sea benefit concert

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