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Gimme Five! Nolan Smock of The Charming Youngsters

They’re charming, they’re youngsters, and they’re storming stages and making plans from home-base in Greenville. With all that going for them, Nolan Smock, Eric Von Kopp, Lloyd Newman, Sean Burleson, and Kathryn Jackson figure they’re undoubtedly the “OFFICIAL BAND OF THE 22ND CENTURY!” But that doesn’t mean they can handle our furious five? Can they pass this test? See for yourself after the jump.

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Gimme Five! Justin Johnson

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When it comes to gypsy, blues, and jazz, Justin Johnson knows how to lay down just about any lick you could want on his trusty guitar. He’s spent years honing his musical chops and experimenting with genre. But can he handle our five questions?  See for yourself after the jump.

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Gimme Five! Betsy Shane of Pink Flag

They fly under one Pink Flag, but this Durham trio is really three banners in one: Dork Flag, Lucky Flag and Sick Flag (Princess Ojiaku, Betsy Shane and Jessica Caesar, respectively).  These three ladies came together in 2007 and have been rockin’ out ever since, sharing their riot grrl pop with anyone who dare listen.

They’ll release a new EP, King of the Scene, this Saturday June 18th, but first see how their Lucky guitarist handles our five question assault.

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Gimme Five! Brice Randall Bickford

Brice Randall Bickford was once a struggler, but now he’s conquering the stage under his own name.  He’ll take his campaign to the Cat’s Cradle this Saturday, June 11th to celebrate the release of his new self-titled record. Before you rush off to note it in your calendar, see how Bickford tackles our five questions after the jump.

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Gimme Five! Matt Kalb of Le Weekend

Matt Kalb, Robert Biggers, and Bob Wall (aka the men of Le Weekend) know how to shake up pop sensibilities with experimental layers and enigmatic structures, but can their fearless lead singer/guitarist handle the gimme five treatment? See for yourself after the jump.

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Gimme Five! Alanna and Eddie of Jews and Catholics

In 2005, Alanna Meltzer-Holderfield and Eddie Garcia joined forces under the irreverent moniker Jews and Catholics to create guitar shredding, bass thumping, furiously psychedelic rock music.  It’s been six years since their first gig and in that time they’ve released a record, traded a drum machine for an actual drummer (Tyler Reeder), and melted a few faces.

So sure these guys know how to rock, but can Alanna and Eddie handle our little five question hazing? See for yourself after the jump.

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Gimme Five! David Mueller of Heads on Sticks

When not busy playing bass in Birds of Avalon, David Mueller’s been nurturing his own solo project, Heads on Sticks.  The band’s musical abandon into experimental fields of rhythmic frenzy and energetic melodies have already garnered them some due attention (notably a spot at the upcoming Hopscotch Fest).

All that potential is well and fine, but it’s no guarantee Mueller can handle the Gimme Five treatment. Will he survive? Find out after the jump.

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Gimme Five! Emily Hilliard of Wildegeeses

Emily Hilliard, Zeke Graves, Will Hackney, and Charlie Hearon kicked off their alliance as a Michael Hurley cover band, but they’ve since grown into a stringband sound all their own that’s full of nods to the old weird south and its odd new derivatives.  So sure they can pick and sing a tune, but can one of their own handle these five head-scratchers?  Find out after the jump.

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Gimme Five! Derek Torres of Towers

Multi-instrumentalist Derek Torres just finished recording his debut record with his new band Towers, but before he can release that to the masses, we make him face down the five.

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Gimme Five! Ian Leinbaugh of The Fooligans

The Fooligans are just beginning their onslaught on the music scene, so what better way to welcome them than to make one of their own face down five furious questions.  Lead guitarist and singer, Ian Leinbaugh, has gladly stepped up to speak for himself and his fool army, bassist John and drummer Neil Colvin.  See what he’s got to say after the jump.

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Gimme Five! Jeff Crawford

Jeff Crawford cut his teeth playing classical music, but of late he’s made a name for himself in the local music scene.  He’s done time in Americana outfit SpencerAcuff, run the roads with indie roots rockers Roman Candle, and stepped out with soul rock’n’rollers Max Indian and folk lovelies Mandolin Orange. He also released his own 2007’s Something for Everyone, began groundwork on his upcoming release Love is the New Hip, and produced a bevy of local talent through his Arbor Ridge Studios.  So sure the man knows how to multitask, but can he handle five of the hardest questions in faux business?