By Evan Crouch
As we begin to turn the page on another sultry North Carolina summer, the anticipation of the fall season and the pleasures it brings is upon us.
By Evan Crouch
As we begin to turn the page on another sultry North Carolina summer, the anticipation of the fall season and the pleasures it brings is upon us.
PRODUCTION DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: Mark Ricker
by Margot C. Lester
Like many kids, Mark Ricker dreamt of working in the movies when he grew up. But unlike most of us, the Burlington native made it a reality. Ricker is the production designer behind the sets of The Help, which debuted last month.
Neal’s Deli
Sheila and Matt Neal opened Neal’s Deli in downtown Carrboro in April 2008 hoping to create for Carrboro the kind of community deli found on various street corners throughout New York City – but with their own personal take on the deli.
In Graham County near the Tennessee border is one of the few remaining stands of old growth virgin forest. That’s the Big Fat Gap that this revolving troupe of bluegrass musicians took it’s name. Like the forest, Miles Andrews and his compatriots grow from old roots–old time songs and sounds on acoustic instruments. What started as a pickin’ circle of friends has grown into an important sustaining force for the local acoustic scene in the area.
They’ve spent years building and sustaining a reputation for their musicianship, but can one of their own handle the Gimme Five treatment? Find out for yourself after the jump.
Here because you can’t be trusted to know where to go to hear the good stuff every night of the week.
The Hold Steady will perform at Cat’s Cradle on Aug 31.
Formed after vocalist/guitarist Craig Finn’s move from Minneapolis – which is significant in that his songs seem to indicate he left something there, and really, really misses the place – Brooklyn-based The Hold Steady has carved out a sound in the Big City landscape that, as the band acknowledges, nods to the Replacements and the Grifters, takes a deep bow to such classic rockers as Led Zeppelin and Creedence and extends a heartfelt head butt to The Clash.
Finn writes thoughtful, engaging lyrics, but The Hold Steady remains, essentially, a straight-ahead rock-’n’-roll band. Critics love ’em, and lots of other folks too.
The Donkeys open. Doors swing at 8 p.m. Show starts at 9. Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 day of.
Carrboro’s Gross Ghost‘s debut EP Wicked Game is a deviously catchy swell of garage rock scruff and pop hooks. With another record on the make, these boys are set to haunt your stereo, but can they handle five silly questions along the way? Find out after the jump.
Grammy Award-winning guitarist Eric Johnson will perform at The ArtsCenter at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16.
Considered by fans, critics and fellow musicians to be one of the best guitarists on the planet, Johnson’s 1991 “Cliffs of Dover†won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance. But his talents aren’t limited to instrumental guitar – Johnson regularly incorporates jazz, fusion, new age, gospel and country-and-western sounds into his music; composes and plays vocal pieces; and is an accomplished pianist as well.
Tickets are $24 for general admission and $32 for VIP with priority seating. Visit artscenterlive.com for tickets and information.
Here because you can’t be trusted to know where to find the good stuff every night of the week.
If you ever found yourself wondering what dreams may come if the music of Northern India met that of the American South, consider your wait over: Durham’s Hindugrass is here to provide the answer.
If you’ve ever been curious what their adventurous leader John Heitzenrater has to say for himself…well, Gimme Five’s got your back. Check out his answers after the jump.