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PICTURE THIS: Wilco doesn't disappoint at GLA
As a Wilco fan of many years, Tom Dorgan says this latest show at GLA reminded him why he keeps coming back. Two sets, deep cuts, and Kotche's drums breaking loose in the middle of a ballad. Hard to ask for more out of an evening at Greenfield Lake.

Tom Dorgan
Jul 312 min read


UNIQUE EVOLUTION: Full Circle with Echoes of Heroes
Echoes of Heroes, a rock band based in Wilmington, has finally come full circle. Rooted in decades-long friendships, shared history, and music written early in their separate careers, the band as we know them now has had a unique evolution to reach where they are now.
Anna Maria Sophia Cancelli
Jul 295 min read


PAPA PENGUIN HIMSELF: A conversation with Beau Gunn of 98.3 The Penguin
Mark Herbert sits down with 98.3 The Penguin's Beau Gunn.
Mark Herbert
Jun 221 min read


POWER IN PEACE & MEDIA: Second annual Songs of Peace at Waterline
Songs of Peace returns for a second year at Waterline Brewing this Friday, June 19.

Shannon Rae Gentry
Jun 182 min read


WOMEN WHO ROCK ILM: We’ve only scratched the surface
Samantha Hill spoke with the ladies who make up the female music scene in Wilmington to discuss their current projects and experiences as a woman in music.

Samantha Hill
May 206 min read


LISTEN IN: Listen to Mark Herbert's interview with Striking Copper’s Jacquie Lee
Listen to Mark Herbert's interview with Striking Copper’s Jacquie Lee
Mark Herbert
May 200 min read


FROM SOCIALS TO STAGE: Waylon Wyatt brings TikTok fame to Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
Waylon Wyatt is currently on his headline "Everywhere Under the Sun" tour, and by his own account, Wilmington ranked among the biggest shows of the run so far.

Tom Dorgan
May 142 min read


SOUTHERN ROCK TRADITION: The Toy Factory Project has two-night run at GLA May 18-19
The Toy Factory attracts new audiences made up of life-long Toy Caldwell fans and youthful 20-somethings singing “Can’t You See” to the top of their lungs—creating a community of southern rock icons, genre stewards, and lovers of the music from all different ages and backgrounds.

Samantha Hill
May 134 min read


DAUGHTERS OF THUNDERSTORMS: Rising Appalachia rolls into Greenfield Lake May 10
This touring season brings Rising Appalachia to Greenfield Lake on Sunday as they prepare to release a forthcoming album in October 2026.

Shannon Rae Gentry
May 711 min read


PICTURE THIS: Greensky Bluegrass and PorchFest
Photographers Tom Dorgan and Eric Vithalani are working hard to capture musical moments through out ILM...

encore
May 41 min read


LOVE YOURSELF: Fronting Life's mindfulness community and Immersive Music Experience with Mose on May 3
Fronting Life's Immersive Music Experience ft. Mose is Saturday, May 3 at Plaza on Princess. Tickets are $35. Information at frontinglife.com.

Shannon Rae Gentry
Apr 286 min read


PICTURE THIS: Tunes and Blooms 2026
Tom Dorgan strutted around Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre for a bit during Azalea Festival's best kept secret for the last five years: Tunes and Blooms, a free all-day concert that features local bands and musicians.

Tom Dorgan
Apr 221 min read


GOOD TIMES IN THE B.A.D.: Alt-Zalea Fest brings a diverse mix of music to the downtown district
The Brooklyn Arts District hosts the genre and venue spanning Alt-Zalea Fest on Saturday, April 11 with music starting at noon across all locations.

Delia Stanley
Apr 83 min read


HEAVY ROCK, PSYCHEDELIC TONES: The Magpie, ARKN and Sonic Bloom play Reggie's
Encore intern Jose Cortes Rosas interviews Erik Sugg of The Magpie prior to their March 14 show at Reggie’s.
Jose Mario Cortes Rosas
Mar 115 min read


IN HER ELEMENT: Emily Burdette & The Elements release party at Bourgie Nights
Emily Burdette will celebrate the release of “This Road I’m On” at Bougie Nights with her full band The Elements.

Shannon Rae Gentry
Mar 106 min read


TRACKS: Mark Herbert reviews Justin Heter Pan’s latest album 'Various Conditions'
Justin Heter Pan's latest album “Various Conditions” tunes into a soundscape of western surf rock.
Mark Herbert
Feb 233 min read


WATCH: Randy McQuay II brings a taste of Mardis Gras annually to Wilmington
Randy McQuay discusses the growth of his Mardi Gras celebration in Wilmington, which started in 2016 and returns for Fat Tuesday, Feb., 17 at Waterline from 7-9 p.m.
Mark Herbert
Feb 162 min read


NEW YEAR FOR MUSIC MOMENTUM: Drew Massey talks new beginnings ahead of Blue Karma’s release show with The Queen’s Giant
Drew Massey sits down with Mark Herbert ahead of his band Blue Karma’s CD release show with The Queen’s Giant this New Year’s Eve at Bourgie Nights.
Mark Herbert
Dec 29, 20254 min read


HOLIDAY LYRICS & LAUGHS: A Lacy Little Xmas offers absurdist levity in absurd times
A Lacy Little Xmas: Justin Lacy & his Orchestra w/ Ahna Ell & Fake Bros will features lots of songs and laughs on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at North Front Theater

Shannon Rae Gentry
Dec 11, 20254 min read


WRITTEN FOR SUCCESS: David Dixon’s ‘The Musician’s Gold Mine’ strikes a chord with Mark Herbert
As a fellow gigging musician, Mark Herbert notes how David Dixon's “The Musician's Gold Mine” shares valuable perspectives.
Mark Herbert
Dec 3, 20252 min read
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