North Carolina hip-hop collective Kooley High will be stopping by the WKNC studios tonight, Feb. 11, on Real RnB & Hip-Hop Radio. Tune in at 10 p.m. as Mir.I.am interviews Charlie Smarts, Tab-One, Rapsody, Foolery, The Sinopsis and Ill Digitz for the first time. Kooley High recently released their sophomore album titled David Thompson after the great NC State basketball player. Find out more about the album here .
The Shins' new album Port of Morrow is out March 20th. As expected, they'll be doing a bit of touring including a stop in Louisville on June 9th. The Shins w/The Antlers at Iroquois Amphitheater Louisville, KY Saturday, June 9 $30 Presale page (code: MORROW) The presale runs until 10pm on Thursday. General sale begins [...]
WVUM 90.5 FM's Executive Board is a group of handpicked individuals that have committed to care for and maintain the station, to make sure it never goes in the wrong direction and sounds great at all times. We're also a friendly family cult made up of really smart and eccentric kids. Our jobs vary as do our ages, interests, and backgrounds but for some reason we all get along. I've been at that station for years now and I've seen General Managers come and go, Amber has been one of my favorites (although she's also like my annoying little sister... [...]
Some of you might wander why a John B tune is listed under local flava when he's actually from the UK. The reason is because of his collaborator in this tune NSG. This is not the first time that this MC/producer NSG who is Indonesian featured in this blog. Previously we mentioned him in his collaboration with Indonesian female hip-hop mc Yacko in her track Brrapp! and also his online collaboration video that went viral on youtube. Now that we got that out of the way, Light Speed is the tittle [...]
The Ford Theatre Reunion has built up quite a cult following in Lexington over the years. With a unique musical vision, filled with various appropriated musical cues, the band has carved a singular enclave. The group favors a ramshackle, theatrical approach heavily indebted to Tom Waits. Yet, while Tom Waits has built a cannon out of the [...]
Tonight on The Local Beat we are introducing two bands who have just recently arrived to our airwaves. At 5 p.m. we are greeting Jeff Shields, who has a wonderful electronica solo act called Kleptonaut . Kleptonaut released its newest album, The Golden Age of Space Travel, in November 2011, and it is full of beautifully synthesized instrumentals and wonderfully produced special effects. Jeff is also quite a character with a great sense of humor so there is no doubt he will be an entertaining guest. [...]
Want to perform for, or cheer on, people in sweaty workout gear? Calling all local talent: the Hospital Hill Run needs you to wield your musical skills.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
On April 21, blues fans, supporters, and musicians can meet to hear some damn good music, and raise necessary funds for the Mental Health America of the Heartland and the Kansas City Blues Society. The joint fundraiser has helped fight mental blues with music blues for five years.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
[LOCAL] Warm Waves by Observer Drift Observer Drift was just featured by the City Pages and is storming the scene with his nostalgic-meets-youthful-pop sound.
Mike Dillon of Gross Ghost - Photo Credit: Agatha Donkar Double Barrel Benefit 9 is coming up this Friday and Saturday and oh my is it going to be something wonderful. Filled with an eclectic mix of local talent spanned across two nights, The Pour House is going to be housing one of the finest locally-grown lineups of the year, including The Kingsbury Manx, The Future Kings of Nowhere, Organos, MAKE and more. Night Two in particular boats some of the Triangle's most exciting and swiftly rising bands, especially Gross Ghost. Gross Ghost is [...]
Comedian Demetri Martin will be hitting Louisville on Thursday Feb 9th. At $30, it's a bit pricey, but probably your only chance for a long time to catch him live in the area. Grab tickets at Improv Louisville
We have a shortened program this Friday evening, Jan. 27, on The Local Beat as N.C. State Women's Basketball is taking on ACC challenger Florida State at 6:30 p.m. At 5 p.m, though, we are welcoming a new band to the show, the Evil Tenors . While you might not have heard of the group before, it is likely you know some of the band members: Nathan White ( Nathan Oliver ), John Harrison ( North Elementary ), Mas Sato ( The Sames ), Stuart Cullinan ( Tennis and the Mennonites ), and [...]
Gainesville's Ricky Kendall is one of north Florida's little hidden treasures. His previous projects, Jukebox Wagon and Paxico Via Mexico, received some modest notoriety regionally, but it's his more stripped down workingman's roots music that has really been putting him on the proverbial map of late. His music is simultaneously fresh but classic in it's tonality and playfully charming in it's splendid delivery. That along with a powerhouse voice and superlative lyrical stylings will most assuredly have us hearing much more from him in the near future. [...]
We're taking a little time off kids. While we're away, please check out some of the great blogs that are part of the Atlanta Music Roundtable .
We don't post much dubstep on this here blog but when one of our praised local producers comes out with something awesome we just have to share it. Juan Basshead and Bats (Ryan Daniel) just released a dubbed out remix of one of my favorite freestyle ladies- Shannon. It doesn't get more Miami than this. Make sure to keep up with Basshead music here . Shannon - Let The Music Play (Bats & Juan BassHead Remix)
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CLICK PICTURE TO VIEW FLYER Live at The Came l next month, Bop Alloy will be sharing the stage with VA natives Ohbliv , Ahnnu , & rap duo Luggage . Tickets are currently on sale right now, so go hurry and check out the duo, and always support your local talent that's making a name for themselves! Tickets: click here The Camel (venue): website | facebook | [...]
With the success of the previous 8 Double Barrel Benefits, WKNC is broadening its emphasis on all things local. This year, DBB will include a day party and market Saturday, February 4 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Tir na nOg Irish Pub, just two doors down from The Pour House. The event is free and all ages! Raffles will be held for WKNC merch, concert tickets, and VIP passes to Hopscotch 2012! There is also a fantastic list of Triangle charities, artists, and businesses important to WKNC. Check out the following artists HypeArt Collective [...]
No official news on the Middle of the Map schedule yet, other than that it's planned for April 5-7. But!… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
If you're a Bach aficionado, you'll want to head to Folly Theater this coming Tuesday, where you'll hear the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra perform the complete Brandenburg Concertos . This performance is a part of the 2012 Bach Festival .… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
If the concept of a local super group is even possible, Aircraft fit the bill. Some of Tallahassee's finest musicians, including Jake Tobin ( Fruit Flesh ), Malee Brigardner ( Moonlasso ), James Folker ( Water Brother ) and Ben Varian all take part in the collective. Last March I got a chance to check them out at Total Bummer, and their sound was more than ambitious enough to match the skills of their members. Taking cues from the most anthemic of indie bands (think Arcade Fire, Broken Social Scene) the band tore through one of the best [...]
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