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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


HOLD JOY: Ukrainian Christmas Festival this weekend at Waterline
Finding joy while waiting for peace, the Ukrainian Christmas Festival is this Saturday, Nov. 22, at Waterline.

Shannon Rae Gentry
Nov 20, 20255 min read


PICTURE THIS: Poe's Tavern celebrates 10 years with The Midatlantic
With the Saturday sunshine and aroma of sizzling burgers on the grill, The Midatlantic took to the parking lot stage at Poe's Tavern to celebrate 10 years of serving Wrightsville Beach locals and visitors alike.

Tom Dorgan
Nov 9, 20251 min read


BEACHIN' BLUEGRASS: Bluegrass by the Beach returns, benefits Brunswick Habitat for Humanity
Hosted at Silver Coast Winery in Ocean Isle this Saturday, Oct. 25, Bluegrass by the Beach benefits the Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity.

Shannon Rae Gentry
Oct 22, 20253 min read


PICTURE THIS: Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival Fall 2025
Photos from Shakori Hills Grassroots Fall Festival.

Tom Dorgan
Oct 16, 20251 min read


GLOBAL 'GRASS: Norway's Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra returns to US, set to play Bourgie Nights
Norway’s Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra band kicks off their fall tour in the US this month. Nearly half of Hayde’s tour dates are in North Carolina, with a stopover in Wilmington at Bourgie Nights on October 23.

Shannon Rae Gentry
Oct 10, 20254 min read


ANOTHER FALL WITH Y’ALL: The road to Shakori Hills calls
Shakori does a really good job of generational and genre intersection, like a family patchwork quilt that’s less concerned with trends and perfect seams, but focused rather on the warmth it provides your body and heart during cold winters.

Shannon Rae Gentry
Sep 30, 20255 min read


UNPRECEDENTED STRENGTH: Wilmington’s Responsive Heart 20 Years After Katrina
In the face of tragedy, Wilmington banded together 20 years ago with love, camaraderie, empathy, and determination. Now, that unprecedented strength in the face of unfathomable tragedy may be the very strength we’ll need again and again.

Matt Thies
Sep 16, 20254 min read


A COLLECTIVE, CELLULAR EXPERIENCE: Wilmington Symphony Orchestra debuts 'A New Era' and season
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra celebrates a “A New Era" this Saturday at Wilson Center with conductor Dr. Peter Askim features the premiere of [ n e w w o r k ] by Algernon Robinson, along with Kauyumari by Gabriela Ortiz and Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64 by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

Shannon Rae Gentry
Sep 15, 20256 min read


PICTURE THIS: Port City Jerry Day 2025
Collectively, we have weathered a long, stormy week (err... lifetime?) in the world and I feel gratitude for a mild—dare I say, chill—evening of belonging and togetherness at Port City Jerry Day in our community's outdoor park and amphitheater.

Shannon Rae Gentry
Sep 13, 20252 min read


PICTURE THIS: Songs of Peace
Songs of Peace hits the right notes at Waterline. Check out photos from Kyle Grossman.

Shannon Rae Gentry
Sep 3, 20251 min read


HEART & SOUL: Songs of Peace strikes a chord for connection
Songs of Peace will feature five musical acts singing only songs of peace, including The Port CIty Ukuholics, Jesse Stockton, Jesse James DeConto (The Pinkerton Raid) Kelly Zullo, and Nate Gerry. In addition to music, Songs of Peace will offer speakers, interactive art, and poetry.

Gwenyfar Rohler
Aug 15, 20255 min read


BAD Day Music & Arts Fest 2025
The Brooklyn Arts District (BAD) had a full day and night of art and music from Lettuce, Railroad Earth, Yonder Mountain String Band, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, Signal Fire, and more.

Tom Dorgan
Jul 15, 20251 min read
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