Soul Mission
As a style of music, Southern rock is difficult to pin down. Even some of its most dedicated practitioners are at a loss when…
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A Cole You Should Know
The last name may sound familiar: Pianist and singer Freddy Cole is, in fact, the youngest brother of the late Nat “King” Cole, the…
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Out of the Black History Month Box
Shaun Boothe was inspired to create his The Unauthorized Biography Series after soul icon James Brown passed away in 2006. “Brown was a big…
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Voice of Several Generations
Darrell Scott is perhaps best known for the songs he’s written that have been recorded by others — big-time others that include the Dixie…
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Portrait of the Artist as a Glam Rocker
It’s not unknown for a creative artist to work in two very different media. But it’s remarkable when an artist achieves success in both. …
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An Eclectic Blues Guitarist Walks Into a Bar…
Bill Altman is sometimes referred to as “the only bluesman you know who has played both Muddy Waters and Andrew Lloyd Webber.” His background…
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Sweet Success
There’s a spiritual, almost mystical quality to the drumming of multi-genre musician Jeff Sipe. A world-traveled musician with an extensive body of work to…
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Jolly Is as Jolly Does
In between his jam-packed musical schedule, Hendersonville- born-and-raised Blake Ellege found the time to graduate from the International University of Santa Claus. Fulfilling a…
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From the Curbside to the Classroom
Originally from Hickory and currently settled in Morganton, multi-genre multi-instrumentalist Joseph Hasty is immersed in a life of music. Audiences might find this retired…
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Oceans of Awareness
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Ben Phan has been making music for most of his life. Through formal and informal study, he has immersed himself…
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