7 Books About Music to Get Your Feet Tapping
Almost as fun as listening to music: getting into the minds and influences of the artists who make it
Tag: Music
Songs & Stories: The Literary Life of The Mountain Goats
In his story-like albums and fiction writing alike, John Darnielle has made a career with his vivid imagination
Enoch Marchant’s Dos & Don’ts for the Perfect Party Playlist
The music connoisseur behind Nice Price Books & Records shares 12 tips for building a crowd-pleasing soundtrack for any occasion
Road Trip Playlist: Carolina Tunes to Keep you Cruising
Whether you’re driving to the beach or the mountains, roll down the windows and turn up the volume: these classic songs by North Carolina artists will keep you cruising.
Found Magic: Shannon Whitworth’s North Carolina Muse
In her music and painting alike, the muse lives and breathes in the mountains of Brevard
Stories as Song: A Literary Opera from Andrea Edith Moore
With her new album Family Secrets: Kith & Kin, a North Carolina musician turns writings from local authors into a song cycle.
Street Genie: How Freddy Greene Honed his Craft
This saxophonist has played the Apollo — but feels most connected to his listeners when he plays on Raleigh sidewalks.
Live Music is BACK! Here’s Who to See this Spring
From jazz in the pines to country at the dragway, we’re thrilled to present this list of in-person, pandemic-style shows in and around Raleigh this spring and early summer.
The New Normal: Rod Abernethy’s New Album Feels Right of the Moment
Singer-songwriter and guitarist Rod Abernethy has been a Triangle fixture for decades — but his new record couldn’t be more timely.
The Hard Path: Country Musician Rissi Palmer
Country music star Rissi Palmer has created her own success in a genre that hasn’t always been welcoming to Black performers.by David Menconi / photography by Samantha Everette Rissi Palmer wasn’t actually present for her most recent high-profile exposure. It…
The (Annotated) WALTER Holiday Playlist
Evergreen songs one from far and wide—but from right here, too. David Menconi shares his favorite holiday songs from Triangle artists.
Local Live Performances to Enjoy from Virtually Anywhere
We may not be able to hold our phone lighters above our heads as we sway in time to the beat at the Cat’s Cradle or PNC Arena, but there is still a host of live performances available.
An Artivist at Heart: Carly Jones Blends Theater and Activism
Raleigh performer and NC Arts Council member Carly Jones tells us how she balances art and advocacy to aid artists and organizations.
What I’m Listening to: Gene Reinert
Gene Reinert of Guru Guitars shares the playlist of jazz, soul and worship music that’s keeping up his spirits these days.