Smoking the Scene
Virginia and the Slims is a high-energy swing/jump-blues band that makes music designed to get crowds out on the dance floor. Bold Life last…
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Still Happening
The world events of the last few years — global pandemic, political unrest, a brutal war in Europe — could provide more than enough…
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Joey Infante embodies Mick Jagger in Jumping Jack Flash
The Rolling Stones are often called “The Greatest Rock & Roll Band in the World.” Whether that’s true or not — fans of The…
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Tradition Out Loud
When compared to modern genres, folk-music traditions around the globe are sometimes thought of as more quietly understated. But there’s nothing at all restrained…
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Uncommon Good
Guitarist Woody Platt is best known as a founding and longtime member of Steep Canyon Rangers. But after more than two decades with the…
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The Goddess of Flute
Pan Harmonia founder headlines a concert in Flat Rock Kate Steinbeck doesn’t remember a time when she didn’t want to play the flute. “I think…
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Where to Land
Singer/songwriter makes an important point about roots music Singer/songwriter Sam Burchfield grew up in the South Carolina foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. That regional…
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A Long Way Up
Fans flock to songwriter/poet’s encouraging words Singer, songwriter, musician, author, poet, educator, activist. Those are just some of the ways to describe Carrie Newcomer. With 20…
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Always in Motion
The Freeway Jubilee talks blood, sweat, tears, and harmonies Launched in 2015, The Freeway Jubilee crafts original, uptempo, soulful Southern rock for enthusiastic audiences….
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Different Facets, Same Diamond
It’s a misrepresentation of history to consider country music the domain of white people. Many persons of color have helped to shape the American…
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