WKNC & TNN Present: White Cascade, Mutant League, and No Eyes. As always the show is FREE, 21 and up, and starts at 10 p.m.!! The cheeseburgers are cheap and so are the local brews on tap. Come get heavy with us! YAY
White Cascade is a shoegaze band. Mutant League is happier than Old Bricks. And No Eyes you'll have to check out for yourself. Very epic show ahead!!
ALSO> Tune in for an interview Thursday from 7-8pm. White Cascade will be joining me!
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
Delightful Giveaways for a Dreary Week
The weather has been teasing us lately; but the best way to brighten any doldrum mood is with some great live music! This week, you could call in and win:
3/29: Jacuzzi Boys @ Casbah
3/29: Jacuzzi Boys @ Casbah
3/30: Turbo Fruits @ Pinhook
3/31: Darren Hanlon @ Casbah (** Mollypop's Pick!)
and WKNC presents Papercuts with Banjo or Freakout @ Kings!
4/2: Pains of Being Pure at Heart @ Cat's Cradle
and S. Carey (of Bon Iver) @ Kings
4/3: Warpaint @ Kings
Remember, you have to listen to win!
Friday, March 25, 2011
SoundOff16 The Dodos/Kurt Vile
In this episode of SoundOff we question the legitimacy of Radiohead's Newspaper edition of The King of Limbs, discuss the efforts by Indie artists to support Japan, and review new albums by Kurt Vile and The Dodos.http://interviews.wknc.org/soundoff16.mp3
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
WCPE presents 'Conversational Pieces'
This Sunday, March 27, a quartet of musicians from the North Carolina Symphony will take the stage at Kings Barcade in downtown Raleigh to create an entirely new artistic experience for the Triangle community. Three local artists will be creating visual responses to the music performed and it's all free and sponsored by WCPE 89.7fm, TheClassicalStation.org. It will be a casual afternoon of accessible performance art including a silent auction of the artwork created.
"What is most amazing is the way all of the pieces have come together," Tara Lynn says, WCPE Community & Arts Liaison and host of WCPE's ‘Allegro.’ "The artists, musicians and local businesses involved were all so excited to help us realize this extraordinary event." Jerry's Artarama, an art supply store with its headquarters in Raleigh, donated supplies for each of the artist's unique needs.
Karen Strittmatter Galvin, Assistant Concertmaster of the North Carolina Symphony and a member of the quartet says, “I'm very excited about being a part of Conversational Pieces. Stepping out of the concert hall to perform in a more casual environment gives a new perspective to not just the musicians performing the music, but also the listeners watching how musicians go about their jobs. Even more exciting will be to see how the artists participate in the music-making! I hope this event is the catalyst for even more collaboration between Raleigh artists of all genres.”
The members of the quartet are: Karen Strittmatter Galvin, violin; Maria Evola, violin; Carrie Fischer, viola; and Lisa Shaughnessy, cello.
"Don’t believe the headlines about the decline of classical music," WCPE’s Tara Lynn adds. "Young people like classical music but we need to present it in a relevant way."
The artists featured at this event are:
Pete Sack is an artist who takes existing photographs, whether they are from old yearbooks or magazines, and creates a new narrative with paint. He extracts the image from the original content to give a new, personal meaning. A native of Seattle, he moved to NC to attend ECU's art school and has lived in Raleigh for the past 10 years. Sack currently has a show hanging in the Mahler gallery. Opening on April 1, The Raleigh City Museum will showcase his work as well. The museum's first one-man show will feature Sack's paintings inspired by the Raleigh City Museum's photo archives. More of his work can be found at http://petesack.com.
David Eichenberger is a Raleigh native who is well known for his paintings of “lovable monsters.” Some of his most noteworthy shows include the Dinosaur Show at DesignBox, and Generation Gap (2008). His artwork was chosen for Pacific Designs Indie Artists Collection. David was recently the artist-in-residency at Artspace and was featured in the Roanoke Island Festival Park’s Art Gallery this fall. Explore his portfolio at http://david-eichenberger.carbonmade.com/.
Georges Le Chevallier was born in France and grew up in Puerto Rico. He studied painting at the "Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando" in Madrid, received his BFA degree in Drawing and Painting from California State University in Long Beach and his MFA degree in Painting from Hunter College in New York City. Not only his paintings, photographic works and public art installations have been exhibited extensively nationally and internationally in distinguished galleries and museums, but Le Chevallier has also over 10 years of teaching experience at the university level, and has curated many successful art exhibitions. View more artwork at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Georges-Le-Chevallier-Art/27699491658 and http://www.glcart.com/home.html.
*Portions of this article including the artist bios were taken from a press release issued by WCPE Community & Arts Liaison Tara, Wake Forest, N.C. (March 23, 2011).
"What is most amazing is the way all of the pieces have come together," Tara Lynn says, WCPE Community & Arts Liaison and host of WCPE's ‘Allegro.’ "The artists, musicians and local businesses involved were all so excited to help us realize this extraordinary event." Jerry's Artarama, an art supply store with its headquarters in Raleigh, donated supplies for each of the artist's unique needs.
Karen Strittmatter Galvin, Assistant Concertmaster of the North Carolina Symphony and a member of the quartet says, “I'm very excited about being a part of Conversational Pieces. Stepping out of the concert hall to perform in a more casual environment gives a new perspective to not just the musicians performing the music, but also the listeners watching how musicians go about their jobs. Even more exciting will be to see how the artists participate in the music-making! I hope this event is the catalyst for even more collaboration between Raleigh artists of all genres.”
The members of the quartet are: Karen Strittmatter Galvin, violin; Maria Evola, violin; Carrie Fischer, viola; and Lisa Shaughnessy, cello.
"Don’t believe the headlines about the decline of classical music," WCPE’s Tara Lynn adds. "Young people like classical music but we need to present it in a relevant way."
The artists featured at this event are:
Pete Sack is an artist who takes existing photographs, whether they are from old yearbooks or magazines, and creates a new narrative with paint. He extracts the image from the original content to give a new, personal meaning. A native of Seattle, he moved to NC to attend ECU's art school and has lived in Raleigh for the past 10 years. Sack currently has a show hanging in the Mahler gallery. Opening on April 1, The Raleigh City Museum will showcase his work as well. The museum's first one-man show will feature Sack's paintings inspired by the Raleigh City Museum's photo archives. More of his work can be found at http://petesack.com.
David Eichenberger is a Raleigh native who is well known for his paintings of “lovable monsters.” Some of his most noteworthy shows include the Dinosaur Show at DesignBox, and Generation Gap (2008). His artwork was chosen for Pacific Designs Indie Artists Collection. David was recently the artist-in-residency at Artspace and was featured in the Roanoke Island Festival Park’s Art Gallery this fall. Explore his portfolio at http://david-eichenberger.carbonmade.com/.
Georges Le Chevallier was born in France and grew up in Puerto Rico. He studied painting at the "Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando" in Madrid, received his BFA degree in Drawing and Painting from California State University in Long Beach and his MFA degree in Painting from Hunter College in New York City. Not only his paintings, photographic works and public art installations have been exhibited extensively nationally and internationally in distinguished galleries and museums, but Le Chevallier has also over 10 years of teaching experience at the university level, and has curated many successful art exhibitions. View more artwork at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Georges-Le-Chevallier-Art/27699491658 and http://www.glcart.com/home.html.
*Portions of this article including the artist bios were taken from a press release issued by WCPE Community & Arts Liaison Tara, Wake Forest, N.C. (March 23, 2011).
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Local Beer Local Band March 24
WKNC & TNN Present: I Was Totally Destroying It and The Future Is Me. As always the show is FREE, 21 and up, and starts at 10 p.m.!! The cheeseburgers are cheap and so are the local brews on tap. Come get heavy with us! YAY
I Was Totally Destroying It is deliciously pop punk. If you haven’t heard them, check their website to listen to their songs. “My Favorite Haunt” has always been a favorite of mine. I Was Totally Destroying It is also an old time friend of Tir Na nOg. They’ve even done special tribute nights at the pub doing U2 covers (I Was Totally Destroying U2).
The Future Is Me will be opening up for this awesome show!
I Was Totally Destroying It is deliciously pop punk. If you haven’t heard them, check their website to listen to their songs. “My Favorite Haunt” has always been a favorite of mine. I Was Totally Destroying It is also an old time friend of Tir Na nOg. They’ve even done special tribute nights at the pub doing U2 covers (I Was Totally Destroying U2).
The Future Is Me will be opening up for this awesome show!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Giveaways-- call and get em!
We've got a handful of giveaways for you, our avid listener. Listen online or on your dial.
Call in on our studio lines when the DJ asks for it and you could win these tickets:
Call in on our studio lines when the DJ asks for it and you could win these tickets:
| Date of Show | Band | Venue |
| 3.23.11 | Brahms Songs of Water | Casbah Pour House |
| 3.2411 | Drew Holcomb Vetiver | Lincoln Theatre Pinhook |
| 3.25.11 | Arabot (Chainsaw) | King’s |
| 3.26.11 | Shakori Hill’s Luau Event Elephant 6 Goldenboy Raul Malo (Americana) | Shakori Hills, Pittsboro NC King’s Casbah Cat’s Cradle |
| 3.27.11 | J. Roddy Walston Sebadoh | King’s Cat’s Cradle |
| 3.28.11 | Cave Singers | King’s |
Friday, March 18, 2011
DJ Ones' Five Music Facts from the past music week
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YN1f1pZqErU&feature=player_embedded
1. At SXSW Jack White unveiled his newest idea, the rolling record store. The record store on wheels, which sells Third Man Record albums, t-shirts, and other paraphernalia. (via Third Man Records)
2. Damon Albarn of Blur and Gorillaz fame, is set to star in a musical that he himself wrote. The play will be performed in London and will be based around a 16th century spy, John Dee. (via BBC)
3. It has been confirmed that there will be a collaboration between Radiohead frontman, Thome Yorke, and Doom. Not much else is currently available about their upcoming project. (via Pitchfork)
4. The Mountain Goats are doing their part to help raise money for Japan following the tsunamis. The band, which is currently auctioning a one track demo on ebay. All proceeds go towards helping Doctors Without Boarders. (via Pitchfork)
5. TV on the Radio have announced that bassist and keyboardist Gerard Smith has been diagnosed with lung cancer and is currently undergoing treatment. (via TV on the Radio)
1. At SXSW Jack White unveiled his newest idea, the rolling record store. The record store on wheels, which sells Third Man Record albums, t-shirts, and other paraphernalia. (via Third Man Records)
2. Damon Albarn of Blur and Gorillaz fame, is set to star in a musical that he himself wrote. The play will be performed in London and will be based around a 16th century spy, John Dee. (via BBC)
3. It has been confirmed that there will be a collaboration between Radiohead frontman, Thome Yorke, and Doom. Not much else is currently available about their upcoming project. (via Pitchfork)
4. The Mountain Goats are doing their part to help raise money for Japan following the tsunamis. The band, which is currently auctioning a one track demo on ebay. All proceeds go towards helping Doctors Without Boarders. (via Pitchfork)
5. TV on the Radio have announced that bassist and keyboardist Gerard Smith has been diagnosed with lung cancer and is currently undergoing treatment. (via TV on the Radio)
SoundOff15 The Strokes/Noah and the Whale
This week we talk a little bit about the trailer for the collaboration between Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire. We talk about the potential that SXSW brings young acts. We finish by reviewing new albums by Noah and the Whale and The Strokes.http://interviews.wknc.org/soundoff15.mp3
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Fridays on the Lawn returns yet again!
WKNC has again teamed up with our friends in the Union Activities Board and Student Government to bring some of the finest local bands to campus, totally free and complete with fringe benefits!
Come out Harris Field on April 8 and catch free live performances from two area favorites: Durham's happy-folk darlings Midtown Dickens and Chapel Hill's groovy alt-Americana Butterflies.
Midtown performed at last year's Double Barrel benefit 7, and have since made stops at Local Beer Local Band, Troika Music Festival, Hopscotch Music Festival, and just about everywhere else in between. And with releases on both 307 Knox Records and Trekky Records, Midtown has quite the rap sheet.
We are also just as thrilled to feature Trekky comrades Butterflies. With only one release to their name, you may be surprised should you be fortunate enough to catch them live--you'd think they have been at it for a while. Well now's your chance, and for completely free!
The show starts at 6:30 and is FREE and open to the public. There will be limited supplies of free food, ticket giveaways, and more! So come out, bring a couple friends, and enjoy the weather while supporting some of the finest in local music!
WKNC thanks our fine sponsors at Chubby's Tacos, Vitamin Water, and Ultimate Entertainment.
Come out Harris Field on April 8 and catch free live performances from two area favorites: Durham's happy-folk darlings Midtown Dickens and Chapel Hill's groovy alt-Americana Butterflies.
Midtown performed at last year's Double Barrel benefit 7, and have since made stops at Local Beer Local Band, Troika Music Festival, Hopscotch Music Festival, and just about everywhere else in between. And with releases on both 307 Knox Records and Trekky Records, Midtown has quite the rap sheet.
We are also just as thrilled to feature Trekky comrades Butterflies. With only one release to their name, you may be surprised should you be fortunate enough to catch them live--you'd think they have been at it for a while. Well now's your chance, and for completely free!
The show starts at 6:30 and is FREE and open to the public. There will be limited supplies of free food, ticket giveaways, and more! So come out, bring a couple friends, and enjoy the weather while supporting some of the finest in local music!
WKNC thanks our fine sponsors at Chubby's Tacos, Vitamin Water, and Ultimate Entertainment.
The Decemberists are coming in June...and we have tickets!
The Decemberists have a busy summer ahead of them. Lucky for us, their whirlwind "Popes of Pendarvia World Tour" will bring them straight from Bonnaroo to our fair city for a Saturday, June 11 performance at the Raleigh Ampitheatre. Best Coast will join The Decemberists for this and at least three subsequent shows.
Because WKNC is so awesome, not only do we have five pair of tickets to bestow upon our lucky listeners, we have them well before the tickets actually go on sale. If you aren't one of the lucky ones, you can pick up your own pair starting Friday, March 18 at 10 a.m. via Live Nation.
Because WKNC is so awesome, not only do we have five pair of tickets to bestow upon our lucky listeners, we have them well before the tickets actually go on sale. If you aren't one of the lucky ones, you can pick up your own pair starting Friday, March 18 at 10 a.m. via Live Nation.
Local Beer Local Band, March 10
This Thursday,New Raleigh, WKNC, and Tir Na nOg form into the trinity of awesomeness to bring you The Loners, The Huguenots, and Special Guests.
I have never NEVER been disappointed by a Loners show. Rock Duo. Plain and simple. "The Loners have a unique history in the Raleigh music scene. They can be considered the diamond in the rough (the rough being the closing of Kings Barcade in downtown Raleigh in the spring of 2007). After reuniting to play the last show at Kings, the band decided to stay together because of the outpouring of support they receive from the show. " - B Berry of WKNC
The Huguenots are "invitingly familiar, as warm and fuzzy as your favorite sweater or treasured vinyl crackling underneath a needle's touch. Part of that familiarity comes from the band's thirst for short, accessible, guitar-driven gems—the 3.5-minute pop song, naturally. The band's quick bursts of energy give it plenty of charm. They've got tightly coiled energy to offer, too: A little like big city bands The Strokes and The Libertines, The Huguenots' spring-loaded riffs and artful come-ons translate into well-played, sonic sloppiness that turns those pop sing-alongs into would-be riots." —Kathy Justice of Independent Weekly
Also at the pub this Thursday is the brewer series. Held every Thursday, the Tir Na nOg Brewer Series features great North Carolina craft beer, authentic music from the Triangle, and highlights other local businesses that makes Raleigh unique!
This month we've got Aviator Brewing Company to join us, along with Crumb Bakeryy, and there will be shirts from Apheele Creations. Aviator will be releasing their Belgium Saison. YUM.
WKNC and Tir Na nOg are happy to bring you this FREE, 21 and up event. Meet the brewers at 9 p.m. Music starts at 10 p.m. Grab yourself a tasty local brew (they’re on special!) and enjoy some local live music.
I have never NEVER been disappointed by a Loners show. Rock Duo. Plain and simple. "The Loners have a unique history in the Raleigh music scene. They can be considered the diamond in the rough (the rough being the closing of Kings Barcade in downtown Raleigh in the spring of 2007). After reuniting to play the last show at Kings, the band decided to stay together because of the outpouring of support they receive from the show. " - B Berry of WKNC
The Huguenots are "invitingly familiar, as warm and fuzzy as your favorite sweater or treasured vinyl crackling underneath a needle's touch. Part of that familiarity comes from the band's thirst for short, accessible, guitar-driven gems—the 3.5-minute pop song, naturally. The band's quick bursts of energy give it plenty of charm. They've got tightly coiled energy to offer, too: A little like big city bands The Strokes and The Libertines, The Huguenots' spring-loaded riffs and artful come-ons translate into well-played, sonic sloppiness that turns those pop sing-alongs into would-be riots." —Kathy Justice of Independent Weekly
Also at the pub this Thursday is the brewer series. Held every Thursday, the Tir Na nOg Brewer Series features great North Carolina craft beer, authentic music from the Triangle, and highlights other local businesses that makes Raleigh unique!
This month we've got Aviator Brewing Company to join us, along with Crumb Bakeryy, and there will be shirts from Apheele Creations. Aviator will be releasing their Belgium Saison. YUM.
WKNC and Tir Na nOg are happy to bring you this FREE, 21 and up event. Meet the brewers at 9 p.m. Music starts at 10 p.m. Grab yourself a tasty local brew (they’re on special!) and enjoy some local live music.
Steep Canyon Rangers
Imagine seeing Vassar Clements, John Kahn, Bill Monroe, Earl Scruggs and Tony Rice.... The Steep Canyon Rangers match the virtuosity of said musicians. The Rangers primed their music careers pickin' and a-grinnin' on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill, where they frequently played bars on Franklin Street and fraternity houses. Now... Carnegie Hall!!! This is HUGE!
The Rangers played February 26 at the Lincoln Theatre in downtown Raleigh. Having attended this show and previous shows of theirs, one interesting observation to point out while attending a Rangers concert is the crowd dynamics. Ages range from 21 all the way up to 65. There are fraternity brothers and middle age women. Finally you have static dancers (people who wish to do the dancing in their heads) and full out flat footers!! So, if one were not to enjoy bluegrass music (God forbid), a Rangers concert is a great venue for people watching. Once again, the band proved to provide another entertaining show, picking fast songs, huddling round a central mic, and getting the crowd to make bird calls! The Steep Canyon Rangers will return to the Triangle area on May 21 with Steve Martin. This tour is promoting the album, "The Rare Bird Alert" that awaits release on March 15! It is a collaborative album created by the Rangers and Martin. So keep your ears and eyes open for this, and keep on 'a pickin' and a grinnin', y'all!
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Thursday is the New Friday - Future Islands Night 1
"Thursday is the new Friday," proclaimed front man Sam Herring as he watched the sea of hands surge upward. The first night of Future Islands' Raleigh performances had begun. The hype was building earlier as the shirtless front man and drummer of Ed Schrader's Music Beat screamed into the microphone as he rapped his drum. A ghoulish low angle light illuminated his body, yet the tactic seemed appropriate and fitting. Islands' entrance was quick, but their deliverance was timely.
Dressed in more formal attire (which Herring seemed to slowly rid himself of as the night progressed), they delivered crowd favorites like "Tin Man" and "Long Flight" which were played back to back. Both tracks are off of Future Islands' sophomore release "In Evening Air." The Baltimore band also showcased some new tracks which I suspect are part of a rapidly approaching album release. Herring's usual stage facial expressions seemed surprising less theatrical Thursday night. I did, however, have a sneaking suspicion that the band was holding back for their second night. Fellow WKNC DJ The Mensch commented on the evening's performance: "Having never heard Future Islands in concert I wasn't entirely sure of what to except. Through, hearsay I knew they were amazing live from the chitchat around the studio... It's safe to say that this was one of the best, if not the best concert I have ever seen in the Triangle."
Dressed in more formal attire (which Herring seemed to slowly rid himself of as the night progressed), they delivered crowd favorites like "Tin Man" and "Long Flight" which were played back to back. Both tracks are off of Future Islands' sophomore release "In Evening Air." The Baltimore band also showcased some new tracks which I suspect are part of a rapidly approaching album release. Herring's usual stage facial expressions seemed surprising less theatrical Thursday night. I did, however, have a sneaking suspicion that the band was holding back for their second night. Fellow WKNC DJ The Mensch commented on the evening's performance: "Having never heard Future Islands in concert I wasn't entirely sure of what to except. Through, hearsay I knew they were amazing live from the chitchat around the studio... It's safe to say that this was one of the best, if not the best concert I have ever seen in the Triangle."
DJ Elly May interviews Delta Rae!
East Coast touring mavens Delta Rae stopped by the WKNC studio on the morning of Tuesday, March 1 to chat with DJ Elly May. They talked about what it's like to be on the road, their "GRAET Mondays" campaign, upcoming shows and the story behind their song "Ooh, Caroline." Delta Rae also performed "Ooh, Caroline" and "Bottom of the River." Listen to the full interview and performance below.
Delta Rae Interview
Delta Rae Interview
Thursday, March 3, 2011
EOT56 NeighborWoods 3/1/11
This week features a conversation with Sherry Graham of Raleigh's NeighborWoods program about planting trees in public areas across the city. EOT also watches the movie Grease with members of Out! Raleigh and Mark talks with a member of the NCSU Cross Country team.
http://interviews.wknc.org/eot/EOT56_030111.mp3
http://interviews.wknc.org/eot/EOT56_030111.mp3
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Shakori Hills is back for Spring!
Press release from Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance:
9th Annual Spring Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance
Silk Hope, NC - The Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance will hold its annual spring festival from Thursday, April 21 to Sunday, April 24, 2011. The festival will feature more than 50 bands and performers on two big outdoor stages, a large Dance Tent, and an intimate Cabaret Tent. Located on 72 beautiful farmland acres at 1439 Henderson Tanyard Road in Silk Hope, North Carolina, just down the road from Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Durham, Burlington, and Greensboro. The festival also features local crafts, delicious food, various children's activities, environmental sustainability workshops, and much more in a family-friendly environment.
Featured acts include: The Travelin' McCourys, Arrested Development, The Lee Boys, Donna the Buffalo, Tift Merritt, Umalali, Holy Ghost Tent Revival, Langhorne Slim, Scythian, Preston Frank & His Zydeco Family Band, Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion, Orquesta GarDel, and Joy Kills Sorrow.
Other local favorites include: The Beast, Diali Cissokho & Kairaba!, Midtown Dickens, Greg Humphreys, Birds & Arrows, Lizzy Ross Band, John Howie Jr. & The Sweethearts, Mount Moriah, Cool John Ferguson, Gray Young, Kooley High, Big Fat Gap, Jack Maverick & His Wild Rebels, Penny Prophets, The Music Maker Revue, Bluegrass Experience, Dark Water Rising, Big Al Hall & Marching Rams, Skeedaddle, Sarah Shook & The Devil, Paperhand Puppet Intervention, Trilogy, Apple Chill Cloggers, HoopDrum, and Elikem African Dance
Other great acts on the bill: Pura Fe, Keith Secola & His Wild Band of Indians, Taj Weekes, Thousands of One, The Deer Clan Singers, Ayurveda, Hudost, Old Man Luedecke, Jason Ringenberg, Do It to Julia, Big Daddy Love, Nikki Talley, Farmer Jason, Spirit Family Reunion, Louise Omoto Kessel, Aaron Burdett, Old Sledge, Double E, Michael Jacobs, Daygot Leeyos, Stuart McNair, Possum Creek, and more.
Festival tickets are on sale now and available by phone and at http://www.shakorihills.org/tickets-info. Four day passes are $90 in advance and $100 at the gate. Kids 12 and under are FREE! Day passes are $25 (Thurs), $35 (Fri), $45 (Sat), and $25 (Sun). Youth prices (13-15) are $12, $17, $20, and $12. Tent camping is $10 per tent and vehicle camping is $50 in advance and $60 at the gate.
Stay tuned to WKNC for ticket giveaways and more updates!
9th Annual Spring Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance
Silk Hope, NC - The Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance will hold its annual spring festival from Thursday, April 21 to Sunday, April 24, 2011. The festival will feature more than 50 bands and performers on two big outdoor stages, a large Dance Tent, and an intimate Cabaret Tent. Located on 72 beautiful farmland acres at 1439 Henderson Tanyard Road in Silk Hope, North Carolina, just down the road from Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Durham, Burlington, and Greensboro. The festival also features local crafts, delicious food, various children's activities, environmental sustainability workshops, and much more in a family-friendly environment.
Featured acts include: The Travelin' McCourys, Arrested Development, The Lee Boys, Donna the Buffalo, Tift Merritt, Umalali, Holy Ghost Tent Revival, Langhorne Slim, Scythian, Preston Frank & His Zydeco Family Band, Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion, Orquesta GarDel, and Joy Kills Sorrow.
Other local favorites include: The Beast, Diali Cissokho & Kairaba!, Midtown Dickens, Greg Humphreys, Birds & Arrows, Lizzy Ross Band, John Howie Jr. & The Sweethearts, Mount Moriah, Cool John Ferguson, Gray Young, Kooley High, Big Fat Gap, Jack Maverick & His Wild Rebels, Penny Prophets, The Music Maker Revue, Bluegrass Experience, Dark Water Rising, Big Al Hall & Marching Rams, Skeedaddle, Sarah Shook & The Devil, Paperhand Puppet Intervention, Trilogy, Apple Chill Cloggers, HoopDrum, and Elikem African Dance
Other great acts on the bill: Pura Fe, Keith Secola & His Wild Band of Indians, Taj Weekes, Thousands of One, The Deer Clan Singers, Ayurveda, Hudost, Old Man Luedecke, Jason Ringenberg, Do It to Julia, Big Daddy Love, Nikki Talley, Farmer Jason, Spirit Family Reunion, Louise Omoto Kessel, Aaron Burdett, Old Sledge, Double E, Michael Jacobs, Daygot Leeyos, Stuart McNair, Possum Creek, and more.
Festival tickets are on sale now and available by phone and at http://www.shakorihills.org/tickets-info. Four day passes are $90 in advance and $100 at the gate. Kids 12 and under are FREE! Day passes are $25 (Thurs), $35 (Fri), $45 (Sat), and $25 (Sun). Youth prices (13-15) are $12, $17, $20, and $12. Tent camping is $10 per tent and vehicle camping is $50 in advance and $60 at the gate.
Stay tuned to WKNC for ticket giveaways and more updates!
Eddy B and Tim Gunter on Afterhours
On Feb. 2, Spoons had the opportunity to talk with North Carolina duo Eddy B and Tim Gunter. The debut mixtape from the rapper and producer is "Dear North Carolina, Welcome Back."
Afterhours Interview with Eddy B and Tim Gunter
Afterhours Interview with Eddy B and Tim Gunter
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