[rating=8.00] It’s not always imperative to hunt for meaning when considering the virtues of an album. Sometimes, the situation in which a band finds itself is enough justification for a
Durham, NC boasts a rich jazz and blues heritage, and on a dreary winter evening in March 2015, the Durham Performing Arts Center was the site of another entry into
[rating=6.00] Martin Sexton never does anything that doesn’t come naturally. Mixtape of the Open Road is as intuitive and organic as anything he’s done in his career of over two
Unseasonably warm weather and the promise of a really big rock show made Umphrey’s McGee’s first ever arena headlining date one to remember. The band is no stranger to large
Over 26 years of existence, Warren Haynes Presents The Christmas Jam has come to mean many things to many people. The event is most importantly a charitable home run for
Raleigh has fully embraced the IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) World of Bluegrass festival, award show, and industry gathering. Or maybe the IBMA has totally embraced Raleigh. In any event,
[rating=7.00] Mike Doughty’s latest project is billed as an exploration of modern hip-hop. The concept is certainly apparent, but Stellar Motel is not a complete departure for Doughty. There are
After 10 hours of music and food, it was tough to decide who won Farm Aid 2014. Was it Jack White or the chocolate sea salt pie? Perhaps Dave Matthews
Farm Aid 2014 featured Board of Directors Neil Young, Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp & Dave Matthews and took place Saturday April 13, 2014 at Walnut Creek Amphitheatre in Raleigh, North Carolina.
For the fifth year of the Hopscotch Music Festival, the event expanded to include three big shows at Raleigh’s downtown City Plaza – up from two – along with the
