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Interview: Henry Rollins tells us how he really feels
By Julia Simon October 7, 2016 Henry Rollins has done it all. DJ, musician, publisher, editor, spoken word artist, television personality, documentary filmmaker, you name it, he’s tried his hand at it, usually successfully. The 55-year-old once-frontman for legendary punk band Black Flag works tirelessly...
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Austin City Limits is creating a culturally conscious music festival
By Amanda Cosenza October 3, 2016 Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival, following in the fashion of many festivals, is a two-weekend music fest that features a packed lineup of popular artists along with plenty of food and cultural experiences. With a food court highlighting...
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Brian Wilson and Friends bring ‘Pet Sounds’ to Life
By Sean Titone Photo: Daniel Coston September 20, 2016 “Did you come here tonight for some shitty, bad vibrations?” Brian Wilson, age 74, asked the sold out crowd Monday night at the Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. “No!” we screamed in unison, playing...
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Scott Avett performs new song at ‘A Chef’s Life’ season premiere screening
Season 4 premiere of A Chef’s Life supports Lomax Incubator Farm By Cameron Lee Last night in a charming little theater in Kannapolis, North Carolina, Scott Avett of The Avett Brothers surprised attendees at the season 4 premiere of A Chef’s Life with a new song...
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A conversation with Buzz Osborne of the Melvins
By Alison Tracy August 30, 2016 Kicking butt since 1983, The Melvins; currently consisting of Buzz Osborne, Dale Crover, and Steven Shane Mcdonald have quietly shaped rock collaborating with heavy hitters such as Jello Biafra, Nirvana, Mike Patton, Adam Jones, and Big Business. Buzz Osborne...
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The Double Door Inn is closing and it’s the end of an era
By Sean Titone August 29, 2016 (updated) Opened in 1973, The Double Door Inn, one of the country’s oldest and arguably finest music venues is scheduled to permanently close the doors on January 2, 2017. That means there will be one less home in Charlotte...
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After all these years, The Cure still sound amazing
By Nick Bequette June 26, 2016 The Cure, close to wrapping up a North American tour celebrating 40 years of music, had a stop at Charlotte’s PNC Music Pavilion on Thursday night. My first impressions of the show: How on Earth does this band still...
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The Evening Muse: Celebrating fifteen years of the perfect neighborhood sound
By Alex Cason June 5, 2016 There is definitely a speakeasy feel to The Evening Muse upon entering the doors for the first time. It’s like being invited to an intimate studio that one of your favorite acts has rented out for the evening, and...
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New Music Premiere: Patabamba’s ‘Todo Soporto’
By Shirley Griffith April 24, 2016 Charlotte is full of untold secrets, and by no means am I talking about the best brewery to do yoga in on a Tuesday. I’m talking about the secrets of the exciting culture bubbling up just below the frustrated...
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Everybody’s Got a Story to Tell: Dave Cobb and his Southern Family
By Sean Titone March 17, 2016 Outside of certain circles, Dave Cobb may not be a household name. But what if I told you this Georgia native, now-Nashville resident has produced some of the most critically-acclaimed albums of the last five years by artists like Chris...
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