Over these next two weeks Local Band - Local Beer will be doing a special giveaway for World Beer Festival! Winners will receive two tickets for the festival that takes place on October 8th! There will be two giveaways TONIGHT and two next week - that gives you four chances to win!
The festival features over 300 beers from 100 different breweries, music by local bands, and education sessions by industry experts!
The festival will take place October 8th at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
To win, come down this week or next (or both) to Local Band - Local Beer. This weeks artists are Cellar Seas and The Toddlers, next week features Temperance League, The Demon Beat, and the P-90's.
Local Band - Local Beer is held every Thursday at 10pm at Tir Na NOg in downtown Raleigh!
Come and win!
Thursday, September 29, 2011
EOT69 Shack-a-thon 9/27/11
This week's EOT features news from Shack-a-thon, Over the Edge, Selma's Poetry Corner and more.
http://interviews.wknc.org/eot/EOT69_092711.mp3
http://interviews.wknc.org/eot/EOT69_092711.mp3
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
CMJ Loud Rock from WKNC’s Chainsaw 9/27
1. Anthrax - Worship Music (Megaforce)
2. Chelsea Grin - My Damnation (Razor and Tie)
3. Absu - Abraxas Connexus (Candlelight)
4. Textures - Dualism (Nuclear Blast)
5. Chimaira - The Age Of Hell (eOne)
6. Opeth - Heritage Sampler (Roadrunner)
7. Hatesphere - The Great Bludgeoning (Napalm)
8. Kittie - I've Failed You (eOne)
9. Kyng - Trampled Sun (ILG)
10. Slot - Break the Code (Neurodisc)
2. Chelsea Grin - My Damnation (Razor and Tie)
3. Absu - Abraxas Connexus (Candlelight)
4. Textures - Dualism (Nuclear Blast)
5. Chimaira - The Age Of Hell (eOne)
6. Opeth - Heritage Sampler (Roadrunner)
7. Hatesphere - The Great Bludgeoning (Napalm)
8. Kittie - I've Failed You (eOne)
9. Kyng - Trampled Sun (ILG)
10. Slot - Break the Code (Neurodisc)
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Fleet Foxes at Raleigh Amphitheater, 9/21/11
What to say about the Fleet Foxes concert? I don’t think I have ever been that wet in my entire life. There was a torrential downpour the entire concert, or what there was of a concert.
I arrived at the Raleigh Amphitheater toward the end of The Walkmen, the opening act. At this point the rain was fairly mild and I had a rain jacket and a towel so I was prepared. By the time Fleet Foxes started, the downpour began. They began by playing songs from their new album, Helplessness Blues. The rain made for a unique atmosphere. People wearing trash bags, people without shirts or shoes. Everyone was soaked. But people made the most of it, and at one point there was a parade of fans dancing and singing through the venue in the rain.
I enjoy all of Fleet Foxes' albums but I have a special connection to their self titled album, so when they started playing songs from that one I was in bliss. They played “Your Protector” and “Ragged Wood.” Then suddenly, in the middle of “Ragged Wood” a speaker blew out. Fleet Foxes tried to continue playing but they had to stop. Then they said they had to take a break until the storm passed. So in the downpour we waited in limbo, not knowing whether the storm was going to pass at all. At that point, my rain jacket and dress were soaked through and I was dripping water. The storm started to get the best out of some people and fans began to gradually trickle out. My friends and I were stubborn and did not want to be defeated by Mother Nature, so us and other fans just stood in the rain hoping it would let up so we could hear some Fleet Foxes.
Fleet Foxes had to cover up all their equipment and were also just standing on the side of the stage hoping the storm would pass. After a while, the rain let up but they announced that they had to wait for the lightning to stop in order to play. Looking up at the sky I saw that there was lightning every five seconds or so, so it did not seem hopeful. A tech guy then came up to a microphone and stated that another storm was coming so Fleet Foxes would not be able to play again. The lead singer of Fleet Foxes then came onto the microphone and explained that they were sorry and if they could play, they would. He also complimented us Raleigh fans on being awesome for standing through the storm. He claimed they would try to make it back to Raleigh soon, and he sounded sincere.
Later on their Twitter they wrote “Raleigh: you were the most amazing audience we've ever had the honor to hang with, sticking it out in that crazy storm tonight.” And “Seeing you people in Raleigh tonight made me more proud to be a part of this than any other thing we've done. #thankyou #fucknature”
So in the end, the Fleet Foxes concert was definitely an experience, although the experience didn’t include as much music as I had hoped for.
I arrived at the Raleigh Amphitheater toward the end of The Walkmen, the opening act. At this point the rain was fairly mild and I had a rain jacket and a towel so I was prepared. By the time Fleet Foxes started, the downpour began. They began by playing songs from their new album, Helplessness Blues. The rain made for a unique atmosphere. People wearing trash bags, people without shirts or shoes. Everyone was soaked. But people made the most of it, and at one point there was a parade of fans dancing and singing through the venue in the rain.
I enjoy all of Fleet Foxes' albums but I have a special connection to their self titled album, so when they started playing songs from that one I was in bliss. They played “Your Protector” and “Ragged Wood.” Then suddenly, in the middle of “Ragged Wood” a speaker blew out. Fleet Foxes tried to continue playing but they had to stop. Then they said they had to take a break until the storm passed. So in the downpour we waited in limbo, not knowing whether the storm was going to pass at all. At that point, my rain jacket and dress were soaked through and I was dripping water. The storm started to get the best out of some people and fans began to gradually trickle out. My friends and I were stubborn and did not want to be defeated by Mother Nature, so us and other fans just stood in the rain hoping it would let up so we could hear some Fleet Foxes.
Fleet Foxes had to cover up all their equipment and were also just standing on the side of the stage hoping the storm would pass. After a while, the rain let up but they announced that they had to wait for the lightning to stop in order to play. Looking up at the sky I saw that there was lightning every five seconds or so, so it did not seem hopeful. A tech guy then came up to a microphone and stated that another storm was coming so Fleet Foxes would not be able to play again. The lead singer of Fleet Foxes then came onto the microphone and explained that they were sorry and if they could play, they would. He also complimented us Raleigh fans on being awesome for standing through the storm. He claimed they would try to make it back to Raleigh soon, and he sounded sincere.
Later on their Twitter they wrote “Raleigh: you were the most amazing audience we've ever had the honor to hang with, sticking it out in that crazy storm tonight.” And “Seeing you people in Raleigh tonight made me more proud to be a part of this than any other thing we've done. #thankyou #fucknature”
So in the end, the Fleet Foxes concert was definitely an experience, although the experience didn’t include as much music as I had hoped for.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Local Beat Preview 9/23/11
This evening on the Local Beat we are having another jam-packed show with three hours of local music goodness.
One of my favorite bands in the area, Mandolin Orange, is starting off the program at 5 p.m. to chat about their new double album that is being released at Cat's Cradle on Saturday, Sept. 24. The album is entitled Haste Make/Hard Hearted Stranger and was recorded at two different studios in the past year. According to their website,
The Tenderfruit are opening for Mandolin Orange at 9 p.m. and tickets are only $10.
I will try to coerce Emily and Andrew to play some live tracks for us on the radio so you don't want to miss out on that treat.
6 p.m. brings in '80s Chapel Hill dream poppers, The Veldt, who are playing a show at the Southland Ballroom this evening at 9:30 p.m. You might remember these guys from their amazing 1994 release Afrodisiac or the follow up LP in 1998, Love at First Hate (or maybe you don't). Regardless, they are local legends and it is going to be an absolute thrill and honor to have them on the Local Beat, especially since they rarely ever perform live. We will be talking about the history of the band, their scene, their connection to CBS's hit show, Survivor, and all things in between. Doors at the Southland Ballroom are opening at 8 p.m. with music starting at 9:30. Brooklyn-based Your 33 Black Angels and Chapel Hill group 100 Yorktown are starting the show and tickets are only $10. In addition, the band is encouraging everyone to film the concert and email the footage to theveldtrocks@gmail.com for an upcoming DVD.
The last hour of the program will feature yet another local music festival, our fourth on the program in the last three weeks. Sara Waters, co-coordinator of Shakori Hills Grassroots Music Festival, is stopping by to chat about this fall's festival, which will take place October 6-9 in the woods and fields of Pittsboro, N.C. Shakori Hills has long been a staple in central North Carolina, with two festivals each year. We are going to play music from bands and musicians featured at this fall's event. Sara and I are also going to talk about the history of Shakori Hills, some fun things going on at the festival this year, and be giving away free tickets. You don't want to miss this final hour.
As always, “The Local Beat” starts at 5 p.m. and runs through 8 p.m. every Friday evening on WKNC. Listen live here and be sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and ReverbNation!
One of my favorite bands in the area, Mandolin Orange, is starting off the program at 5 p.m. to chat about their new double album that is being released at Cat's Cradle on Saturday, Sept. 24. The album is entitled Haste Make/Hard Hearted Stranger and was recorded at two different studios in the past year. According to their website,
"Haste Make was recorded with Jeff Crawford and James Wallace in winter 2010/2011 at Arbor Ridge Studios West in Franklin, NC and at Arbor Ridge Studios in Chapel Hill, and was produced by Jeff Crawford and Mandolin Orange. Hard-Hearted Stranger was recorded in summer 2011 at Rubber Room Studios in Chapel Hill and features Andrew and Emily alone, produced by Andrew Marlin."
The Tenderfruit are opening for Mandolin Orange at 9 p.m. and tickets are only $10.
I will try to coerce Emily and Andrew to play some live tracks for us on the radio so you don't want to miss out on that treat.
6 p.m. brings in '80s Chapel Hill dream poppers, The Veldt, who are playing a show at the Southland Ballroom this evening at 9:30 p.m. You might remember these guys from their amazing 1994 release Afrodisiac or the follow up LP in 1998, Love at First Hate (or maybe you don't). Regardless, they are local legends and it is going to be an absolute thrill and honor to have them on the Local Beat, especially since they rarely ever perform live. We will be talking about the history of the band, their scene, their connection to CBS's hit show, Survivor, and all things in between. Doors at the Southland Ballroom are opening at 8 p.m. with music starting at 9:30. Brooklyn-based Your 33 Black Angels and Chapel Hill group 100 Yorktown are starting the show and tickets are only $10. In addition, the band is encouraging everyone to film the concert and email the footage to theveldtrocks@gmail.com for an upcoming DVD.
The last hour of the program will feature yet another local music festival, our fourth on the program in the last three weeks. Sara Waters, co-coordinator of Shakori Hills Grassroots Music Festival, is stopping by to chat about this fall's festival, which will take place October 6-9 in the woods and fields of Pittsboro, N.C. Shakori Hills has long been a staple in central North Carolina, with two festivals each year. We are going to play music from bands and musicians featured at this fall's event. Sara and I are also going to talk about the history of Shakori Hills, some fun things going on at the festival this year, and be giving away free tickets. You don't want to miss this final hour.
As always, “The Local Beat” starts at 5 p.m. and runs through 8 p.m. every Friday evening on WKNC. Listen live here and be sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and ReverbNation!
Thursday, September 22, 2011
EOT68 Pullen Park 9/20/11
Pullen Park- Nick speaks with a Raleigh Parks and Recreation planner to get the specifics on what to expect when the Pullen Park amusement area reopens later this fall.
Fiesta del Pueblo- Mark visits the State Fairgrounds to see what Fiesta del Pueblo, a local hispanic and latino cultural festival, is all about.
Teen Center- Nate takes a look at the Teen Center to see what they do and how local teens benefit from its actions.
News (not)- Guy McGimp, a not-so-knowledgeable news man, gives his versions of world events, whether it's right or not.
Shack-A-Thon- Chris gives us the complete low-down on Shack-A-Thon, an annual campus event on the Brickyard that garners a lot of attention from the student body.
http://interviews.wknc.org/eot/EOT68_092011.mp3
Fiesta del Pueblo- Mark visits the State Fairgrounds to see what Fiesta del Pueblo, a local hispanic and latino cultural festival, is all about.
Teen Center- Nate takes a look at the Teen Center to see what they do and how local teens benefit from its actions.
News (not)- Guy McGimp, a not-so-knowledgeable news man, gives his versions of world events, whether it's right or not.
Shack-A-Thon- Chris gives us the complete low-down on Shack-A-Thon, an annual campus event on the Brickyard that garners a lot of attention from the student body.
http://interviews.wknc.org/eot/EOT68_092011.mp3
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Final Day of Hopscotch Photo Recap
Photography by WKNC Photographer Katie Hill
A fantastic ending to a fantastic weekend!
(see if you can find the photo with the surprise celebrity!)
Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.
A fantastic ending to a fantastic weekend!
(see if you can find the photo with the surprise celebrity!)
Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
CMJ Loud Rock from WKNC’s Chainsaw 9/20
1. Anthrax - Worship Music (Megaforce)
2. Chelsea Grin - My Damnation (Razor and Tie)
3. Absu - Abraxas Connexus (Candlelight)
4. Arkona - Solvo (Napalm)
5. Chimaira - The Age of Hell (eOne)
6. Opeth - Heritage Sampler (Roadrunner)
7. Mastodon - Black Tongue (Reprise)
8. Kittie - I've Failed You (eOne)
9. Textures - Dualism (Nuclear Blast)
10. Dirge Within - Absolution (Big Time)
2. Chelsea Grin - My Damnation (Razor and Tie)
3. Absu - Abraxas Connexus (Candlelight)
4. Arkona - Solvo (Napalm)
5. Chimaira - The Age of Hell (eOne)
6. Opeth - Heritage Sampler (Roadrunner)
7. Mastodon - Black Tongue (Reprise)
8. Kittie - I've Failed You (eOne)
9. Textures - Dualism (Nuclear Blast)
10. Dirge Within - Absolution (Big Time)
Chainsaw Rock Presents: The DeathPod
What happens when you mix the wide-ranging audience of podcast with the insanely powerful, heavy, and brutal forces of Metal? Well, the Mistress of Destruction and I have our own ideas about the chaos and anarchy that could ensue! Just remember, it is up to those who subject themselves to the ridiculously awesome DeathPod to misbehave themselves. At least, that is what our undead legal department in tattered suits advised us to disclaim.
Originally, the Mistress of Destruction came forward with the idea to promote a Chainsaw podcast that contained many regional bands that were either unsigned or belonged to smaller labels. The goal of the DeathPod is to bring forth metal music that absolutely destroys the local scenes, in addition to allowing listeners to headbang on the job, in the middle of class, or while rocking children to sleep.
With that goal in mind the Mistress and I set off, and after many grueling, gory, and archaic nights our first DeathPod was weaponized and ready to be unleashed upon the masses.
We proudly present:
RBT from Raleigh, N.C.
Coils Of The Serpent from Boone, N.C.
Escher from Raleigh/Durham, N.C.
Akris from the Washington D.C. area.
Lions Of Tsavo from Austin, Texas.
Bridesmaid from Columbus, Ohio.
So why wait? Go ahead and listen to the DeathPod.
If you are a fan of a band or are a member of a band that wants to get involved, then please post on the Facebook page or get in contact with the Cannibal at chainsaw@wknc.org.
http://interviews.wknc.org/deathpod01.mp3
Originally, the Mistress of Destruction came forward with the idea to promote a Chainsaw podcast that contained many regional bands that were either unsigned or belonged to smaller labels. The goal of the DeathPod is to bring forth metal music that absolutely destroys the local scenes, in addition to allowing listeners to headbang on the job, in the middle of class, or while rocking children to sleep.
With that goal in mind the Mistress and I set off, and after many grueling, gory, and archaic nights our first DeathPod was weaponized and ready to be unleashed upon the masses.
We proudly present:
RBT from Raleigh, N.C.
Coils Of The Serpent from Boone, N.C.
Escher from Raleigh/Durham, N.C.
Akris from the Washington D.C. area.
Lions Of Tsavo from Austin, Texas.
Bridesmaid from Columbus, Ohio.
So why wait? Go ahead and listen to the DeathPod.
If you are a fan of a band or are a member of a band that wants to get involved, then please post on the Facebook page or get in contact with the Cannibal at chainsaw@wknc.org.
http://interviews.wknc.org/deathpod01.mp3
This Week in Giveaways
There's lots of exciting shows to look out for this month - and we'll have giveaways to most of them!
9/21 - Wild Beasts and Bobby @ Cat's Cradle
9/22 - Matt Pond and Rocky Votolato @ Kings Barcade
9/22 - Bassnectar with Two Fresh and DJ Laura @ Ritz Theatre at Disco Rodeo
9/22 - Megafaun and Perry Owen Wright @ Cat's Cradle
9/22 - The Head and the Heart, Thao with the Get Down Stay Down, The Devil Whale @ Lincoln Theatre
9/23 - Widespread Panic with DJ Logic @ Raleigh Amphitheatre
9/23 - The Antlers with Yellow Ostrich @ Kings Barcade
9/24 - Mandolin Orange Record Release Party @ Cat's Cradle
9/27 - Wilco with Nick Lowe @ Raleigh Amphitheater
9/21 - Wild Beasts and Bobby @ Cat's Cradle
9/22 - Matt Pond and Rocky Votolato @ Kings Barcade
9/22 - Bassnectar with Two Fresh and DJ Laura @ Ritz Theatre at Disco Rodeo
9/22 - Megafaun and Perry Owen Wright @ Cat's Cradle
9/22 - The Head and the Heart, Thao with the Get Down Stay Down, The Devil Whale @ Lincoln Theatre
9/23 - Widespread Panic with DJ Logic @ Raleigh Amphitheatre
9/23 - The Antlers with Yellow Ostrich @ Kings Barcade
9/24 - Mandolin Orange Record Release Party @ Cat's Cradle
9/27 - Wilco with Nick Lowe @ Raleigh Amphitheater
Shack-a-thon 2011
It's one of my favorite weeks of the fall semester - Shack-a-thon! Shack-a-thon is a week-long event, running from Monday, September 19 at 8:00am - September 23 at 5:00pm. Student organizations build a shack in NC State University's Brickyard and live in it for the remainder of the week, with the goal of raising money for Habitat for Humanity. Last year alone, more than $17,000 was raised.
WKNC has teamed up with the rest of Student Media to host the Student Media Bamboo Shack (you can even check in on foursquare!). Constructed out of bamboo, zip ties, WKNC banners and biodegradable polyurethane, our shack is one of the most environmentally friendly shacks that has been built. Each organization came up with their own set of activities to fuel donations. Student Media, for Habitat donations, will be doing photoshoots (thanks Technician!), musical instrument lessons (guitar, accordion, harmonica and singing saw), bake sales and raffling off prize items. These prize items include gift cards, T-shirts and pair of tickets to see Widespread Panic this weekend. The drawings will be held Friday, September 23 at noon.
WKNC has teamed up with the rest of Student Media to host the Student Media Bamboo Shack (you can even check in on foursquare!). Constructed out of bamboo, zip ties, WKNC banners and biodegradable polyurethane, our shack is one of the most environmentally friendly shacks that has been built. Each organization came up with their own set of activities to fuel donations. Student Media, for Habitat donations, will be doing photoshoots (thanks Technician!), musical instrument lessons (guitar, accordion, harmonica and singing saw), bake sales and raffling off prize items. These prize items include gift cards, T-shirts and pair of tickets to see Widespread Panic this weekend. The drawings will be held Friday, September 23 at noon.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Want to womp your face off? We have Bassnectar tickets!
I was so excited when I heard Bassnectar was planning to come to Raleigh. I saw Bassnectar at Bonnaroo this summer, and it was one of the best performances I saw all weekend. There were the "classic" Bassnectar songs, like "Basshead" and "Magical World," along with remixes of everything from punk music to pop. The light show was mind blowing - it just perpetuated the crowd's energy. Long story short, this is a show not to miss (unless you have an exam Friday morning, like me).
Bassnectar will play the Ritz Theatre @ Disco Rodeo on Thursday, September 22nd. Two Fresh and DJ Laura will be opening.
Tune in during Afterhours this week to win a pair of tickets to the show. Request lines are (919) 860-0881 and (919) 515-2400. Just be the correct caller when the DJ asks for it.
Bassnectar will play the Ritz Theatre @ Disco Rodeo on Thursday, September 22nd. Two Fresh and DJ Laura will be opening.
Tune in during Afterhours this week to win a pair of tickets to the show. Request lines are (919) 860-0881 and (919) 515-2400. Just be the correct caller when the DJ asks for it.
Girls, Nobunny, and Papa at Cat's Cradle, 9/17/2011
Walking up to Cat's Cradle, I went to the front door like always...but I was redirected around to the side of the building. After waiting 40 minutes after the doors were supposed to open, the crowd was let in. What I walked into was not the Cat's Cradle I was expecting: everything was gone. I was standing in a massive open space, with only the soundboard sitting between the stage and bar. At first it felt like the building was remodeled after an outside festival stage. To be honest, I was unsure what to think.
After the initial shock upon walking in, I found a spot and waited for the first band, Papa, to start. As the band began their short set, I realized that the design of the venue was not the only thing that had been revamped; the sound that came through the monitors was clear. Really clear. After some bad concert experiences, I have trained myself not to expect too much from the sound system at Cat's Cradle, so it is an understatement to say I was pleasantly surprised to hear each instrument loud and clear!
Papa has a characteristically 50's sound they share, to some extent, with both Nobunny and Girls. The reverb-y Jaguar, complimented by bouncy piano chords and rolling drum patterns, has become something of a staple in indie music recently. Each member of the band played well and the singing was solid, but there was something missing from the equation. The melodies often sounded a little forced and overly poppy; the crowd seemed to enjoy their set though, so it may just be me. I see a lot of potential in Papa, especially if they work on writing songs that don't confine so strictly to pop's barriers.
After Papa had finished and packed up their equipment, Nobunny began to set up their instruments along the front of the stage. I learned beforehand that their show was a little intense, but I was still surprised when the lead singer walked out wearing only a dilapidated bunny mask, half of a jacket, a metal-studded leather belt-vest, and briefs (something like this). Yep, no pants. He put on his guitar and proceeded to go absolutely insane. I'm talking about yelping lyrics that may or may not have any meaning at all, while strumming hard enough to induce an aneurysm. The band excited a large part of the crowd standing towards the front of the stage, but as I looked behind my spot somewhere in the middle, I saw a lot of faces that weren't buying into the whole spectacle of it all. I guess you were either really into the act or not.
As soon as Girls stepped onto the stage, the crowd gave them a serious amount of applause; I was pretty startled by how loud the cheering was. They started off their set by playing a bunch of songs from Album, their 2009 release. Chris Owens was friendly, talking about how he was trying to change up their setlist for each show on the tour.
Coming in with a few upbeat songs from the Broken Dreams Club EP, the sound started to really hit me...and once they came in with Vomit, the single from their new album, Father, Son, Holy Ghost, I freaked out. After the fourth-or-so verse, the band went into an intense, abstract noise jam, one of my favorite concert moments of the year so far.
After a few more cuts from the new album, the band left the stage to a stream of cheers for an encore. There was an even a chant: "GIRLS! GIRLS! GIRLS!" that went on for a while.
The band came out for another amazing five or six songs; Chris said they played every song they knew. This included a loud rendition of my favorite Girls' track, Morning Light. Towards the end of the encore, there was even a disclaimer from Chris to local media: he did not want to see a review stating that the set fell apart at the end, as they were playing an unrehearsed version of another new album track, Just a Song. I can honestly say that the hour and forty-five minute (!) set did not fall apart, nor did it drag on as some long sets do. I could tell the band was having a lot of fun, which made it great for the audience as well.
By the end of the show, the newly deconstructed Cat's Cradle didn't feel weird anymore. I can't wait to go to another show there!
-John
After the initial shock upon walking in, I found a spot and waited for the first band, Papa, to start. As the band began their short set, I realized that the design of the venue was not the only thing that had been revamped; the sound that came through the monitors was clear. Really clear. After some bad concert experiences, I have trained myself not to expect too much from the sound system at Cat's Cradle, so it is an understatement to say I was pleasantly surprised to hear each instrument loud and clear!
Papa has a characteristically 50's sound they share, to some extent, with both Nobunny and Girls. The reverb-y Jaguar, complimented by bouncy piano chords and rolling drum patterns, has become something of a staple in indie music recently. Each member of the band played well and the singing was solid, but there was something missing from the equation. The melodies often sounded a little forced and overly poppy; the crowd seemed to enjoy their set though, so it may just be me. I see a lot of potential in Papa, especially if they work on writing songs that don't confine so strictly to pop's barriers.
After Papa had finished and packed up their equipment, Nobunny began to set up their instruments along the front of the stage. I learned beforehand that their show was a little intense, but I was still surprised when the lead singer walked out wearing only a dilapidated bunny mask, half of a jacket, a metal-studded leather belt-vest, and briefs (something like this). Yep, no pants. He put on his guitar and proceeded to go absolutely insane. I'm talking about yelping lyrics that may or may not have any meaning at all, while strumming hard enough to induce an aneurysm. The band excited a large part of the crowd standing towards the front of the stage, but as I looked behind my spot somewhere in the middle, I saw a lot of faces that weren't buying into the whole spectacle of it all. I guess you were either really into the act or not.
As soon as Girls stepped onto the stage, the crowd gave them a serious amount of applause; I was pretty startled by how loud the cheering was. They started off their set by playing a bunch of songs from Album, their 2009 release. Chris Owens was friendly, talking about how he was trying to change up their setlist for each show on the tour.
Coming in with a few upbeat songs from the Broken Dreams Club EP, the sound started to really hit me...and once they came in with Vomit, the single from their new album, Father, Son, Holy Ghost, I freaked out. After the fourth-or-so verse, the band went into an intense, abstract noise jam, one of my favorite concert moments of the year so far.
After a few more cuts from the new album, the band left the stage to a stream of cheers for an encore. There was an even a chant: "GIRLS! GIRLS! GIRLS!" that went on for a while.
The band came out for another amazing five or six songs; Chris said they played every song they knew. This included a loud rendition of my favorite Girls' track, Morning Light. Towards the end of the encore, there was even a disclaimer from Chris to local media: he did not want to see a review stating that the set fell apart at the end, as they were playing an unrehearsed version of another new album track, Just a Song. I can honestly say that the hour and forty-five minute (!) set did not fall apart, nor did it drag on as some long sets do. I could tell the band was having a lot of fun, which made it great for the audience as well.
By the end of the show, the newly deconstructed Cat's Cradle didn't feel weird anymore. I can't wait to go to another show there!
-John
WHY? Cancellation
The band WHY?, set to play with Serengeti September 24 at The Artscenter, will not be able to play their show due to an injury of a band member.
Tickets will be refunded at the point of purchase; online tickets will be refunded automatically. There is no rescheduled date at current time.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
EOT67 9/11 Reflections 9/13/11
Library Sounds- Jake observes the not-so-quiet environment around him in the library.
9/11 Reflections- Selma talks to local Muslims to find out what impact the events of 9/11 had on them.
Raleigh Parking Lot Mural- Mark investigates a new mural on a parking lot in downtown Raleigh.
Weather- Resident Meteorologist Katie Costa gives us the scoop on what to expect in the week to come.
This Week In History- This week, Jake takes Nick's place for the usual run-down of the week's historical events.
http://interviews.wknc.org/eot/EOT67_091311.mp3
9/11 Reflections- Selma talks to local Muslims to find out what impact the events of 9/11 had on them.
Raleigh Parking Lot Mural- Mark investigates a new mural on a parking lot in downtown Raleigh.
Weather- Resident Meteorologist Katie Costa gives us the scoop on what to expect in the week to come.
This Week In History- This week, Jake takes Nick's place for the usual run-down of the week's historical events.
http://interviews.wknc.org/eot/EOT67_091311.mp3
Friday, September 16, 2011
Local Beat Preview 9/16/11
It seems as if September is the month of festivals in our area. Following Hopscotch last weekend is SPARKcon in downtown Raleigh this weekend, and the following weekend is the Carrboro Music Festival in Carrboro. With Hopscotch out of the way we now have time to cover these longtime favorites in our area.
At 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16, I will be joined by Gerry Williams, the coordinator for the 14th annual Carrboro Music Festival. The CMF has a long tradition and was one of the first music festivals in our state, starting before Hopscotch, Troika, Artsplosure, and SPARKcon, when it was called The Fete De la Musique. In 2002 the festival changed its name to what it is today but the goal remains the same: feed music to the masses. The event is taking place on Sunday, Sept. 25, and will feature 180 different acts at 25 venues. Join Gerry and me as we look to the past and the future at this great event.
At 6 p.m. musicSPARK organizer Stephanie Brinson is stopping by to chat about the SPARKcon art festival in downtown Raleigh. SPARKcon began six years ago and musicSPARK has been one of the central SPARKs throughout its duration. It started Thursday night and will continue through Sunday evening. This year’s musicSPARK is free for the first time and is very different from previous SPARKs. Listen in with Stephanie and me as we chat about this year’s event.
Continuing on with the SPARKcon trend at 7 p.m., I will be joined by Nikhil Shah of Locus Recordings, a start-up record label from Raleigh. Nikhil is providing the music for "Wear What You Are," one of the fashion shows of fashionSPARK happening on Friday evening. This one will mainly exhibit Raleigh Denim, which will be featuring 17 new "looks" in City Plaza at 8 p.m. Nikhil is also providing the music mixtape for the afterparty at the Flanders Art Gallery, which will be following the fashion show. The afterparty is from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
As always, “The Local Beat” starts at 5 p.m. and runs through 8 p.m. every Friday evening on WKNC. Listen live here and be sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and ReverbNation!
At 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16, I will be joined by Gerry Williams, the coordinator for the 14th annual Carrboro Music Festival. The CMF has a long tradition and was one of the first music festivals in our state, starting before Hopscotch, Troika, Artsplosure, and SPARKcon, when it was called The Fete De la Musique. In 2002 the festival changed its name to what it is today but the goal remains the same: feed music to the masses. The event is taking place on Sunday, Sept. 25, and will feature 180 different acts at 25 venues. Join Gerry and me as we look to the past and the future at this great event.
At 6 p.m. musicSPARK organizer Stephanie Brinson is stopping by to chat about the SPARKcon art festival in downtown Raleigh. SPARKcon began six years ago and musicSPARK has been one of the central SPARKs throughout its duration. It started Thursday night and will continue through Sunday evening. This year’s musicSPARK is free for the first time and is very different from previous SPARKs. Listen in with Stephanie and me as we chat about this year’s event.
Continuing on with the SPARKcon trend at 7 p.m., I will be joined by Nikhil Shah of Locus Recordings, a start-up record label from Raleigh. Nikhil is providing the music for "Wear What You Are," one of the fashion shows of fashionSPARK happening on Friday evening. This one will mainly exhibit Raleigh Denim, which will be featuring 17 new "looks" in City Plaza at 8 p.m. Nikhil is also providing the music mixtape for the afterparty at the Flanders Art Gallery, which will be following the fashion show. The afterparty is from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
As always, “The Local Beat” starts at 5 p.m. and runs through 8 p.m. every Friday evening on WKNC. Listen live here and be sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and ReverbNation!
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Okkervil River and Wye Oak at Lincoln Theatre, 9/13
Tuesday night was awesome!
As I walked into Lincoln Theatre, I told the door man I was on the list. He couldn't find my name. Needless to say, I was worried I was not going to get to see the show. He went to talk to someone and a few minutes later, everything was worked out and I pushed past the bar to a large crowd.
Wye Oak was a few songs into their set as I moved toward the front. I saw them already in July, outside Lincoln Theatre during DejaFest, so I had high hopes: I was not let down. Jenn Wasner, the lead singer and guitarist, pushed through some heavy riffs while maintaining her subdued, low-key vocals. All the while, Andy Stack effectively played drums and keyboard, turning out an ambidextrously awe-inspiring performance.
As they concluded their set, a team of techs bustled around for 30 minutes, setting up instruments that spanned the entirety of the (well-sized) stage.
Okkervil River excited the huge crowd, as they were the reason a majority of the concert-goers paid for the show! As the band started, I was taken aback. I was not expecting the fullness of sound to hit me, and the crowd liked it too. As the set waned on for over an hour, Will Sheff's voice started to wear down both him and the crowd. The middle of their performance was mediocre, as it included a mini acoustic set of pretty boring folk, but a second wind came as the entire band condensed on the stage.
Second or third to last, the band played their biggest hit: Our Life is Not a Movie or Maybe. Attempting crowd interaction, the band enticed the audience into an 8th-note clap; it was really fun at first (the stereo effect it created was astounding), but it wore on for the audience. The last few songs were solid, with the band playing their instruments in lengthy outros that were pretty interesting. I had to get home after they finished, so I can't report on the presence of an encore, unfortunately.
Essentially, Lincoln Theatre probably has the most professional ambiance of any area club, which is fantastic. Add to that great music presented by Cat's Cradle and you have the perfect setup.
As I walked into Lincoln Theatre, I told the door man I was on the list. He couldn't find my name. Needless to say, I was worried I was not going to get to see the show. He went to talk to someone and a few minutes later, everything was worked out and I pushed past the bar to a large crowd.
Wye Oak was a few songs into their set as I moved toward the front. I saw them already in July, outside Lincoln Theatre during DejaFest, so I had high hopes: I was not let down. Jenn Wasner, the lead singer and guitarist, pushed through some heavy riffs while maintaining her subdued, low-key vocals. All the while, Andy Stack effectively played drums and keyboard, turning out an ambidextrously awe-inspiring performance.
As they concluded their set, a team of techs bustled around for 30 minutes, setting up instruments that spanned the entirety of the (well-sized) stage.
Okkervil River excited the huge crowd, as they were the reason a majority of the concert-goers paid for the show! As the band started, I was taken aback. I was not expecting the fullness of sound to hit me, and the crowd liked it too. As the set waned on for over an hour, Will Sheff's voice started to wear down both him and the crowd. The middle of their performance was mediocre, as it included a mini acoustic set of pretty boring folk, but a second wind came as the entire band condensed on the stage.
Second or third to last, the band played their biggest hit: Our Life is Not a Movie or Maybe. Attempting crowd interaction, the band enticed the audience into an 8th-note clap; it was really fun at first (the stereo effect it created was astounding), but it wore on for the audience. The last few songs were solid, with the band playing their instruments in lengthy outros that were pretty interesting. I had to get home after they finished, so I can't report on the presence of an encore, unfortunately.
Essentially, Lincoln Theatre probably has the most professional ambiance of any area club, which is fantastic. Add to that great music presented by Cat's Cradle and you have the perfect setup.
-John
Top 30—WKNC’s Top Albums of the Week 9/13
1. Heads on Sticks - Brutish and Short
2. Tinariwen - Tassili (Anti)
3. Tasseomancy - Ulalume (Out Of This Spark)
4. Little Gold - Weird Freedom (Loud Baby)
5. Wooden Shjips - West (Thrill Jockey)
6. Stepkids - Stepkids (Stones Throw)
7. War On Drugs - Slave Ambient (Secretly Canadian)
8. Gold Leaves - The Ornament (Hardly Art)
9. Implodes - Black Earth (Kranky)
10. Black Lips - Arabia Mountain (Vice)
11. Luke Temple - Don't Act Like You Don't Care (Western Vinyl)
12. Toro y Moi - Freaking Out (Carpark)
13. Zomby - Dedication (4AD)
14. Fruit Bats - Tripper (Sub Pop)
15. Portugal. The Man - In The Mountain In The Cloud (Approaching AIRballoons-Atlantic)
16. Yacht - Shangri-La (DFA)
17. Woods - Sun And Shade (Woodsist)
18. Vetiver - The Errant Charm (Sub Pop)
19. Collections of Colonies of Bees - Giving (Hometapes)
20. Pepper Rabbit - Red Velvet Snowball (Kanine)
21. Hercules and Love Affair - Blue Songs (Moshi Moshi)
22. Lanie Lane - Ain't Hungry
23. Moonface - Organ Music Not Vibraphone Like I'd Hoped (Jagjaguwar)
24. White Denim - D (Downtown)
25. Blood Orange - Coastal Grooves (Domino)
26. Jacuzzi Boys - Glazin' (Hardly Art)
27. Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks - Mirror Traffic (Matador)
28. CSS - La Liberacion (V2-Downtown Cooperative)
29. Black Milk - Brain/Royal Mega (Third Man)
30. Iceage - New Brigade (Dais-What's Your Rupture)
2. Tinariwen - Tassili (Anti)
3. Tasseomancy - Ulalume (Out Of This Spark)
4. Little Gold - Weird Freedom (Loud Baby)
5. Wooden Shjips - West (Thrill Jockey)
6. Stepkids - Stepkids (Stones Throw)
7. War On Drugs - Slave Ambient (Secretly Canadian)
8. Gold Leaves - The Ornament (Hardly Art)
9. Implodes - Black Earth (Kranky)
10. Black Lips - Arabia Mountain (Vice)
11. Luke Temple - Don't Act Like You Don't Care (Western Vinyl)
12. Toro y Moi - Freaking Out (Carpark)
13. Zomby - Dedication (4AD)
14. Fruit Bats - Tripper (Sub Pop)
15. Portugal. The Man - In The Mountain In The Cloud (Approaching AIRballoons-Atlantic)
16. Yacht - Shangri-La (DFA)
17. Woods - Sun And Shade (Woodsist)
18. Vetiver - The Errant Charm (Sub Pop)
19. Collections of Colonies of Bees - Giving (Hometapes)
20. Pepper Rabbit - Red Velvet Snowball (Kanine)
21. Hercules and Love Affair - Blue Songs (Moshi Moshi)
22. Lanie Lane - Ain't Hungry
23. Moonface - Organ Music Not Vibraphone Like I'd Hoped (Jagjaguwar)
24. White Denim - D (Downtown)
25. Blood Orange - Coastal Grooves (Domino)
26. Jacuzzi Boys - Glazin' (Hardly Art)
27. Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks - Mirror Traffic (Matador)
28. CSS - La Liberacion (V2-Downtown Cooperative)
29. Black Milk - Brain/Royal Mega (Third Man)
30. Iceage - New Brigade (Dais-What's Your Rupture)
Starfucker with Beat Connection and Alexico, 9/11
Alexico
This guy seems to be a one-man band, but he has amazing sound which is enhanced by his spectacular accent (when he does sing). His highlight may have also been when he proceeded to coordinate his multiple crowd surfs to the beat of Starfucker’s encore. It was a beat drop/leap off stage and repeat coordination like I have never seen.
Beat Connection
This band had such a good vibe. They’re a good compliment to Starfucker and I’m glad that they’re touring together. I see them going places. One thing I disliked (you can agree or disagree with this if you choose), was the fact that none of them actually sang. Let me clarify: there were lyrics; there was someone singing, but it was prerecorded. It wasn’t them. I’d love to see them really get into what they’re conveying in their lyrics, but I didn’t see it because they were only looking down at their instruments silently. But hey, maybe that was what was necessary for them to achieve the spectacular musical clarity they did, because their instrumental talent is legit.
Starfucker
Well, I probably should have said in the beginning that this was my first trip to Cat’s Cradle. What a treat for my first experience there to be a Starfucker show. With their pop genius and passionate musical concentration they could easily fill a larger concert hall, but Cat’s Cradle’s close quarters definitely amplified the light show and crowd intensity, making it pretty hard not to jump along to Bury Us Alive with the rest of the hardcore fans. There was jovial competition between keyboardist/founder Joshua Hodges and guitarist Shawn Glassford which is always great to see in a show.
I unfortunately did not notice the feminine clothing they’re rumored to wear, but really, who can notice what they’re wearing when your eyes are squeezed shut as you pump your arm out of its socket… oh, sorry, that may have just been me. Either way this show met my highest expectations.
This guy seems to be a one-man band, but he has amazing sound which is enhanced by his spectacular accent (when he does sing). His highlight may have also been when he proceeded to coordinate his multiple crowd surfs to the beat of Starfucker’s encore. It was a beat drop/leap off stage and repeat coordination like I have never seen.
Beat Connection
This band had such a good vibe. They’re a good compliment to Starfucker and I’m glad that they’re touring together. I see them going places. One thing I disliked (you can agree or disagree with this if you choose), was the fact that none of them actually sang. Let me clarify: there were lyrics; there was someone singing, but it was prerecorded. It wasn’t them. I’d love to see them really get into what they’re conveying in their lyrics, but I didn’t see it because they were only looking down at their instruments silently. But hey, maybe that was what was necessary for them to achieve the spectacular musical clarity they did, because their instrumental talent is legit.
Starfucker
Well, I probably should have said in the beginning that this was my first trip to Cat’s Cradle. What a treat for my first experience there to be a Starfucker show. With their pop genius and passionate musical concentration they could easily fill a larger concert hall, but Cat’s Cradle’s close quarters definitely amplified the light show and crowd intensity, making it pretty hard not to jump along to Bury Us Alive with the rest of the hardcore fans. There was jovial competition between keyboardist/founder Joshua Hodges and guitarist Shawn Glassford which is always great to see in a show.
I unfortunately did not notice the feminine clothing they’re rumored to wear, but really, who can notice what they’re wearing when your eyes are squeezed shut as you pump your arm out of its socket… oh, sorry, that may have just been me. Either way this show met my highest expectations.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
CMJ RPM from WKNC Afterhours 9/13
1. Zomby - Dedication
2. SBTRKT - SBTRKT
3. Yacht - Shangri-La
4. Thievery Corporation - Culture of Fear
5. Com Truise - Galactic Melt
6. Wallpaper - #STUPiDFACEDD
7. Magnetic Man - Magnetic Man
8. Crookers - Dr. Gonzo: Bust Em Up
9. Borgore - Delicious
10. Glitch Mob - We Can Make the World Stop
2. SBTRKT - SBTRKT
3. Yacht - Shangri-La
4. Thievery Corporation - Culture of Fear
5. Com Truise - Galactic Melt
6. Wallpaper - #STUPiDFACEDD
7. Magnetic Man - Magnetic Man
8. Crookers - Dr. Gonzo: Bust Em Up
9. Borgore - Delicious
10. Glitch Mob - We Can Make the World Stop
CMJ Loud Rock from WKNC’s Chainsaw 9/13
1. Arkona - Solvo (Napalm)
2. Textures - Dualism (Nuclear Blast)
3. Revocation - Chaos of Forms (Relapse)
4. Opeth - Heritage Sampler (Roadrunner)
5. Mastodon - Black Tongue (Reprise)
6. Chimaira - The Age of Hell (eOne)
7. Monstro - MonstrO (Vagrant)
8. Kittie - I've Failed You (eOne)
9. Dir En Grey - Dum Spiro Spero (The End)
10. iwrestledabearonce - Ruining It For Everybody (Century Media)
2. Textures - Dualism (Nuclear Blast)
3. Revocation - Chaos of Forms (Relapse)
4. Opeth - Heritage Sampler (Roadrunner)
5. Mastodon - Black Tongue (Reprise)
6. Chimaira - The Age of Hell (eOne)
7. Monstro - MonstrO (Vagrant)
8. Kittie - I've Failed You (eOne)
9. Dir En Grey - Dum Spiro Spero (The End)
10. iwrestledabearonce - Ruining It For Everybody (Century Media)
Miniature Tigers at Local 506, 9/11
This past weekend was packed with shows, due to Hopscotch Music Festival taking over downtown Raleigh. Sunday, a day of rest for many who attended the festival, still had its fair share of great acts. Cat's Cradle was hosting two shows, at its own venue and at Local 506. After a long day at work, I got on I-40 and headed out toward the other side of the Triangle.
Walking into the club from Franklin Street, I realized I made it just in time for Miniature Tigers' first song. The show started out strong, with great vocal lines atop a poppy, guitar-driven melody. As the first couple of songs passed, the crowd seemed enthused. About three or four songs in, the melodic pop started to become more synth-driven, and the crowd responded with some ridiculously nerdy and fun dance moves. Toward the end of the 45-ish minute set, the band played their most popular song, Bullfighter Jacket, to which the crowd responded in a quite unexpected way: a small mosh pit started a few feet away from me. Bizarre, right? With a few more songs (including my personal favorite, Gold Skull, which was produced by Neon Indian's Alan Palomo), the band finished up their set, played an extremely well received, two-song encore, and invited everyone in the audience to say hi at the merge booth.
Throughout the show, Charlie Brand, the singer and guitarist, was positive and happy. He talked between songs about how Chapel Hill had become a sort of home away from home (which our station adviser can attest to...she's seen the band seven or eight times!). He also stated that the band was going to take a break to record and spend time with their families, and that this would be their last show for a while. I think we have good things to look forward to from Miniature Tigers in a couple months; if they focus on keeping their sound interesting, I'm sure the new album will be well-received!
A few side-notes: Local 506, as always, was great. The ticket salesperson was friendly, and the sound was not muddled in the slightest. Every instrument could be distinctly heard, even when standing right next to the stage! Though I didn't get off work in time to see the opening bands, I heard promising things about both The Grapes' indie rock and Lilac Shadows' shoegaze pop. From what my friends said, I think both bands have potential that hasn't been realized yet.
Walking into the club from Franklin Street, I realized I made it just in time for Miniature Tigers' first song. The show started out strong, with great vocal lines atop a poppy, guitar-driven melody. As the first couple of songs passed, the crowd seemed enthused. About three or four songs in, the melodic pop started to become more synth-driven, and the crowd responded with some ridiculously nerdy and fun dance moves. Toward the end of the 45-ish minute set, the band played their most popular song, Bullfighter Jacket, to which the crowd responded in a quite unexpected way: a small mosh pit started a few feet away from me. Bizarre, right? With a few more songs (including my personal favorite, Gold Skull, which was produced by Neon Indian's Alan Palomo), the band finished up their set, played an extremely well received, two-song encore, and invited everyone in the audience to say hi at the merge booth.
Throughout the show, Charlie Brand, the singer and guitarist, was positive and happy. He talked between songs about how Chapel Hill had become a sort of home away from home (which our station adviser can attest to...she's seen the band seven or eight times!). He also stated that the band was going to take a break to record and spend time with their families, and that this would be their last show for a while. I think we have good things to look forward to from Miniature Tigers in a couple months; if they focus on keeping their sound interesting, I'm sure the new album will be well-received!
A few side-notes: Local 506, as always, was great. The ticket salesperson was friendly, and the sound was not muddled in the slightest. Every instrument could be distinctly heard, even when standing right next to the stage! Though I didn't get off work in time to see the opening bands, I heard promising things about both The Grapes' indie rock and Lilac Shadows' shoegaze pop. From what my friends said, I think both bands have potential that hasn't been realized yet.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Hopscotch 2011: Day Two Photo Recap
Photography by Student Media photographers Alex Sanchez and Marisa Akers
Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.
Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.
Hopscotch 2011: Day One Photo Recap
Photography by Student Media photographers Alex Sanchez and Marisa Akers
Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.
Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Hopscotch 2011 Day 1 Gallery
WKNC photographer Alex Sanchez captures performances by Last Year's Men, Spider Bags and The Love Language on the first day of the second annual Hopscotch Music Festival.
Local Beat preview 9/9/11
This Friday evening on "The Local Beat" is going to be a fun one as we are going to try to do the show live from downtown Raleigh at Wristband City in the Sheraton Hotel for Hopscotch Music Festival. With power outages and bad Internet connections we will cross our fingers to see if we can make it work.
Hopscotch will be beginning its second day as the Local Beat takes the air and we will be joined by a variety of guests that may include WXDU's Ross Grady, old school local band Soccer member and Lenovo Social Media Editor Gavin O'Hara, as well as several different local musicians who plan on dropping by. The conversation will focus on Hopscotch and the people and music involved in it.
It all starts at 5 p.m. with plans for the show to only last until 6 p.m. so we can all join the Dodos, who are playing live in City Plaza starting at 5:45 p.m.
Feel free to come by and watch the Local Beat from Wristband City, whether you are a Hopscotch goer or not!
As always “The Local Beat” starts at 5 p.m. every Friday evening on WKNC. Listen live here and be sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and ReverbNation!
Thursday, September 8, 2011
EOT66 Helping the Homeless 9/6/11
First Friday- Mark takes a look at the tradition of the First Friday bike ride and the excitement that comes with it.
Helping the Homeless- Nate explores the problem of homelessness in Raleigh and what steps are being taken to help amend it.
Hurricane Katrina Survivor- In light of North Carolina's run-in with Hurricane Irene, Chris interviews a Hurricane Katrina survivor to get an idea of what she experienced in New Orleans.
Red Hat- In response to Red Hat's announced move, Nick and Dave interview a Centennial Campus developer to get an idea about how the move will affect NC State University.
Poetry- Selma gathers local artists to share their poetry in Selma's Poetry Corner.
Learning Languages- Nick and Dave talk to a linguist to find out what factors contribute to learning a language and its dialects.
http://interviews.wknc.org/eot/EOT66_090611.mp3
Helping the Homeless- Nate explores the problem of homelessness in Raleigh and what steps are being taken to help amend it.
Hurricane Katrina Survivor- In light of North Carolina's run-in with Hurricane Irene, Chris interviews a Hurricane Katrina survivor to get an idea of what she experienced in New Orleans.
Red Hat- In response to Red Hat's announced move, Nick and Dave interview a Centennial Campus developer to get an idea about how the move will affect NC State University.
Poetry- Selma gathers local artists to share their poetry in Selma's Poetry Corner.
Learning Languages- Nick and Dave talk to a linguist to find out what factors contribute to learning a language and its dialects.
http://interviews.wknc.org/eot/EOT66_090611.mp3
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Into the Grave with Gigan, Blood Red Throne, and Pathology
Greetings! I know, the title is a little lame, but the Gigan, Pathology, Blood Red Throne and Grave show was the complete opposite. The show was Wednesday, Aug. 31 at Volume 11.
I'll start at the beginning with Gigan. Yeah, Gigan, the monster the fought Godzilla, well he just devoured all the other bands so the show ended early....
Bad joke. For real, though, Gigan was awesome. Since appearing last in Raleigh the band has changed its line up but is still equally kick-ass. Gigan's innovative style and talent was a strange match to Grave's death metal feel, but they were excellent openers for the following bands.
** Sorry for any Pathology fans, I didn't see them. I needed my eardrums for Blood Red Throne and Grave.**
Blood Red Throne DESTROYED. That is the most head banging I've done in a while. Norway is known for its black metal but this death metal band stands as a reminder that more comes from those snowy lands than Hades and Emperor (Ironically, past members from Emperor have graced the stage with BRT).
Finally, GRAVE. Swedish death metal. A brutal set which sealed the reputation that Northern Europe rules at playing metal. Though their albums only include three members they play live as a four piece. Two guitars, a bass and drums.
And I conclude with Magnus Mertinsson, he is the add-on member for live shows and he looks the most like Cousin It! Which is where we started, It going to a show! Well, that's it, until next time!
-It
A Safe Haven with Arbor Ridge Studios, Shuffle Magazine, and WKNC
Arbor Ridge Studios of Chapel Hill has put together a day party for Hopscotch - but this isn't any day party. Titled "Saved Haven" and presented in conjunction with Shuffle Magazine and WKNC, the party will present local bands at Tir Na NOg on Friday, September 9 from 12-5 p.m. Oh, and the bands will be paired together on stage.
The live collaborations are (in reverse order of appearance):
Sounds amazing, right? Can it get any better? Yes. While all of this magic is going on, Arbor Ridge is giving listeners a sneak peak into what's been recorded recently at their studio.
It's a 2-in-1 day party - collaborations + listening party - and it is a must for Hopscotch.
Local Bands (together), Local Studio, Local Magazine, Local Station, Local Pub
12-5pm, Tir Na nOg, September 9. It will be beautiful.
That's right, instead of a set of just Mandolin Orange, it'll be a set of Mandolin Orange and Josh Moore. Not just Luego, but Luego and Wylie Hunter and the Cazadores.
The live collaborations are (in reverse order of appearance):
- Mandolin Orange/Josh Moore
- Birds and Arrows/Skylar Gudasz and the Ugly Girls
- Jeff Crawford/Brett Harris
- The Tomahawks/Schooner
- Luego/Wylie Hunter and the Cazadores
Sounds amazing, right? Can it get any better? Yes. While all of this magic is going on, Arbor Ridge is giving listeners a sneak peak into what's been recorded recently at their studio.
It's a 2-in-1 day party - collaborations + listening party - and it is a must for Hopscotch.
Local Bands (together), Local Studio, Local Magazine, Local Station, Local Pub
12-5pm, Tir Na nOg, September 9. It will be beautiful.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Want to go to Shakori Hills?
Of course you do! Four days of music, dance, art and education in the heart of North Carolina; what could be a better way to spend fall break?
The Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance is holding its Fall Festival October 6-9 in Chatham County. Over 60 bands are scheduled to perform, including Béla Fleck & The Flecktones, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Donna the Buffalo, Brett Dennen, Sidi Touré, The Duhks, Rosie Ledet, Nawal, Emmit-Nershi Band, Eilen Jewell, Toubab Krewe, Bearfoot, The Old Ceremony, Locos Por Juana and HOBEX.
Keep your ears open for one-day pass giveaways for you and a friend. One pair will be given away each week leading up to the festival. When the WKNC DJ asks for it, be the correct caller on our studio lines, (919) 860-0881 or (919) 515-2400.
The Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance is holding its Fall Festival October 6-9 in Chatham County. Over 60 bands are scheduled to perform, including Béla Fleck & The Flecktones, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Donna the Buffalo, Brett Dennen, Sidi Touré, The Duhks, Rosie Ledet, Nawal, Emmit-Nershi Band, Eilen Jewell, Toubab Krewe, Bearfoot, The Old Ceremony, Locos Por Juana and HOBEX.
Keep your ears open for one-day pass giveaways for you and a friend. One pair will be given away each week leading up to the festival. When the WKNC DJ asks for it, be the correct caller on our studio lines, (919) 860-0881 or (919) 515-2400.
College Radio Showcase
It's finally time for round two of Hopscotch Music Festival, coming up this weekend, September 8-10 in downtown Raleigh.
The day party will be at White Collar Crime on Saturday, September 10, noon until five.
All Hopscotch day parties are free and require no ticket for entry. For a full list of Hopscotch's day parties, refer to their day party schedule.
This year offers a special free day party sponsored by Port Merch - College Radio Showcase, presented by WUAG, WKNC, WXYC and WXDU. The four college radio stations are part of UNC-Greensboro, N.C. State University, UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University, respectively. The stations have collaborated to create an awesome lineup of local music from the Triangle (and slightly beyond) by each choosing one band to represent them: Nests (WKNC), Whatever Brains (WXYC), Free Electric State (WXDU) and The Bronzed Chorus (WUAG). These bands cover the genres of post-country, shoegaze, punk, experimental and indie rock.
The day party will be at White Collar Crime on Saturday, September 10, noon until five.
All Hopscotch day parties are free and require no ticket for entry. For a full list of Hopscotch's day parties, refer to their day party schedule.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
9.1 LBLB Photo Recap
Photography by WKNC Photographer Katie Hill
Pink Flag
Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.
Static Minds
Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.
Pink Flag
Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.
Static Minds
Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Local Beat preview 9/2/11
Friday, Sept. 2 on "The Local Beat" is the first live program since July and it is jammed full of some amazing guests.
Last year we had Independent Weekly Music Editor and Hopscotch Music Festival Curator Grayson Currin on the program for a full three hours to talk about the first ever Hopscotch. This year we toned it down a bit and Grayson, along with Hopscotch Marketing Director Greg Lowenhagen are coming in for one hour from 5-6 p.m. Join us as we chat about this year's festival from the eyes of the men behind it.
At 6 p.m. local hip-hop act Kooley High is dropping in for the first time in quite awhile. The group is playing at Kings Barcade with King Mez, HaLo, and Drique London. The show is all ages and cost $1, with the starting time planned for around 10 p.m. I'll be catching up with Kooley High and talking hip-hop.
The final hour of the show will belong to Hunter MacDermut, aka The Tourist, who is releasing a brand new 12 track album Sept. 3 at Marsh Woodwinds in Raleigh. Scott Phillips (of Goner, Monologue Bombs, and about 20 other local bands) will be opening and the show at 8 p.m. Hunter and I are going to talk about the new album and the show and spin some tracks off of it.
Last year we had Independent Weekly Music Editor and Hopscotch Music Festival Curator Grayson Currin on the program for a full three hours to talk about the first ever Hopscotch. This year we toned it down a bit and Grayson, along with Hopscotch Marketing Director Greg Lowenhagen are coming in for one hour from 5-6 p.m. Join us as we chat about this year's festival from the eyes of the men behind it.
At 6 p.m. local hip-hop act Kooley High is dropping in for the first time in quite awhile. The group is playing at Kings Barcade with King Mez, HaLo, and Drique London. The show is all ages and cost $1, with the starting time planned for around 10 p.m. I'll be catching up with Kooley High and talking hip-hop.
The final hour of the show will belong to Hunter MacDermut, aka The Tourist, who is releasing a brand new 12 track album Sept. 3 at Marsh Woodwinds in Raleigh. Scott Phillips (of Goner, Monologue Bombs, and about 20 other local bands) will be opening and the show at 8 p.m. Hunter and I are going to talk about the new album and the show and spin some tracks off of it.
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