“Members of the Tribe still hug each other,” revealed This American Life Associate Producer Peter Clowney during a 1996 episode in which he visited the cast of the Cal-State Fullerton production of Hair. “Another student recently asked, ‘When are you guys gonna cut out all that love crap?’” the NPR commentator further reported. But for … Read more
“I signed a publicity deal the day I moved to Nashville,” says rising country star Jimmy Wayne, who left his home in High Point, N.C., for the glamour of Music City seven years ago. You’ll forgive the hubris when you hear the rest of his story. Because Wayne, who dropped his last name (Barber) when … Read more
As the all-too-common collage approach to band categorization goes, the self-portrait offered by Celtic world-fusionists Rathkeltair is perhaps better than most: A description on their Web site promises listeners “acoustic trad mixed with spine-tingling Euro-pop as performed by jaded ex-rock stars.” Rathkeltair’s piper/vocalist Neil Anderson and drummer Nick Watson were founding members of Clan Na … Read more
It’s not just his numerous depictions of musicians that lets you know Harry L. Davis loves music — the man’s process itself emotes strong rhythm. Davis, who lives and works in the town of Belville on the North Carolina coast, is self-taught, though not of the “faux folk” school. His paintings currently on display at … Read more
Skeletons in the jukebox “Skeletons” provides a forum for local musicians, artists, record-store owners, etc., to erase cool points by expressing their affection for an unhip album from their past. Triumph, by singer/songwriter Dave Desmelik “In the mid- to late-’80s, there was a band that I felt rocked. Melodic and smooth, they could also be … Read more
You probably know the feeling. Your work day is finally over, your dogs are barkin’ (for more recently transplanted Yankees, that’s Southernese for seriously tired feet), and you’d kill for a cold drink and some grub, as long as it requires little to no effort. Generally, when I feel this way, I tend to gravitate … Read more
Dinner in demand: The Corner Kitchen is expanding its hours. Due to popular demand, the quaint Biltmore Village restaurant is now serving dinner seven days a week — becoming one of few independent restaurants in Biltmore to offer such dining flexibility. Chef Joe Scully and his staff serve “comfortable Caro-American food” in a restored Tudor-style … Read more
What is harvest time for most veggie crops is planting time for a few, and none is more timely right now than garlic. With Halloween and its horde of vampires just around the corner, garlic should be on everyone’s mind (not to mention breath). But what about next Halloween? Hmmm? Will you be suitably armed … Read more
The North Carolina Mountain State Fair runs Friday, Sept. 9 through Sunday, Sept. 18 at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center in Fletcher (1301 Fanning Bridge Road). Gates open at 2 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and at 9 a.m. Thursday through Sunday. General admission is $5/adults, $2/kids 6-12 (rides priced separately). Attractions include: Hogway Speedway … Read more
