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This week on WKNC, we are giving away:

Artist schwag, consisting of signed CDs and vinyl records from artists like Annuals, The Ettes, and even Iron Maiden.

If you want to laugh your face off, we have a few tickets left to see comedian Demetri Martin at Memorial Auditorium on Saturday, September 11.

Demetri Martin from wikimedia

If you’re looking for something sweet (and free) to do over labor day weekend, you could win tickets for:

September 3: Autolux w/Gold Panda at Cat’s Cradle

September 4: Little Brother at Cat’s Cradle

Man Will Destroy Himself at The Pour House

In addition to these shows, you could win tickets to Takers at Crossroads 20 in Cary (not eligible for weekend movies, sorry!)

Carla Azar of Autolux at the LA Weekly Detour Music Festival courtesy of wikimedia

These giveaways are going like hot cakes, so keep your ears peeled to 88.1 The Revolution and be the correct caller!

This week, we’re giving away lots of artist schwag, including vinyls, t-shirts, and even CDs.

The Avetts bring some Gospel Music to Greensboro Courtesy of Elizabeth Lemon

We are also giving away tickets to Jim Avett at the Pour House on August 29.

In other exciting giveaway news, we have tickets to Takers, The Other Guys, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, and The Expendibles, showing at Crossroads 20 in Cary, NC. These tickets are good Monday through Thursday. Sorry, no weekends.

That’s it for me, next week, MOLLYPOP will be taking over my duties. It’s been great serving you this summer. Thanks for being so great!

Excellent Portland record label Hometapes will host a day party, Hometapes Friend Island, during the Hopscotch Music Festival, adding to an already hefty lineup of free day shows. The party will go down Friday, September 10 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at The Pour House and feature musical performances from Megafaun, Breathe Owl Breathe, All Tiny Creatures, Pattern Is Movement, Collections of Colonies of Bees, and Family Dynamics (a.k.a. Stars Like Fleas).

The Hopscotch Twitter announced that there will be a complete list of day parties, among other new info, added to the site soon.

And yes, WKNC, will be hosting a party, as well. More info real soon!

This week we have a lot of cool stuff to give away!

Image Courtesy of Jason, Used under Creative Commons

We have tickets to The Stone Temple Pilots with The Black Rebel Motorcycle Club on October 5 at The Raleigh Amphitheatre and  Sound Tribe System 9 at The Raleigh Amphitheatre on August 25.

This Photo Is Courtesy of WarpaintWarpaint

We have tickets to Warpaint on August 18 at The Local 506.

This Image is Licensed under Creative Commons

On August 19, we have tickets to Cockabilly Roadshow at The Pour House and Lou Barlow At Cat’s Cradle.

Chatham County Line

On August 20, we have tickets to Jack the Radio at Slim’s, Chatham County Line at Fletcher Theatre, and The Design at The Pour House.

On August 21, we have tickets to Malarkey Gras ft. American Aquarium at The Pour House.

DON’T FORGET THAT WE HAVE MOVIE TICKETS TO:

The Other Guys, Scott Pilgrim v. The World, and The Expendables

Keep Listening to WKNC for these giveaways and more!

This week on WKNC, we will be giving away a plethora of delightful goodies! In addition to the 2010 Honda Civic Tour with Paramore on July 23, you could win tickets for these shows:

On July 20, we have tickets to Old Habits and The Preservation at The Pour House.

On July 22, we have tickets to  SOJA (Soldiers of Jah Army) at The Lincoln Theatre.

DJ Elly May previews the July 23 performance of the Shen Wei Dance troupe at the Durham Performing Arts Center.

On July 24, we have tickets to the Red Clay Ramblers at The North Carolina Museum of Art.

On July 25, we have tickets to Spencefest, featuring The T’s, Richard Bacchus and The Loners at Slim’s.

Finally, lucky listeners will have a chance to see the movie Inception at Crossroads 20 Regal Cinema in Cary. Call us up at 860-0881 or 515-2400!

This week WKNC is rolling out some pretty sweet giveaways!

First up, on July 9 is The Heartless Bastards at Cat’s Cradle.

On July 10, we have two giveaways.

Chatham County Line at Cat’s Cradle

and

Inflowential at The Pour House

ALSO, we’re giving away tickets to Demetri Martin at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium!

And finally, we’re also giving away movie passes to Knight & Day,Grown Ups and Twilight Eclipse!

Stay tuned to KNC for these and other giveaways!

Raleigh music venue, The Pour House is now a strictly 21+ venue.  This applies to all giveaways done for The Pour House on WKNC.  In the past those 18+ had been able to pay a surcharge, but this will no longer be the case.

The Pour House on Blount Street at Moore Square

This week we are giving away tickets to:

6/16 – Lonnie Walker and Woodsman at Slim’s

6/18 – Parmalee with Downfall and Louder Moonlight at The Pour House

6/19 – Irata with Once and Future Kings at Slim’s

We’re also still giving away tickets to “Robin Hood,” “Sex and The City 2,” “Killers,” and “The A-Team.”

Keep Listening to WKNC for these giveaways and others!!!

This week at WKNC, it’s a veritable giveaway-a-palooza:

Barenaked Ladies w/Ben Kweller @ Raleigh Amphitheater on 7/31

Phoenix @ The Koka Booth Amphitheater on 6/11

Passion Pit @ The Fillmore in Charlotte on 6/11

Martha Ann Motel @ Slim’s on 6/11

The Light Pines @ Pour House on 6/11

Dirty Dozen Brass Band @ Cat’s Cradle on 6/12

Max Indian @ Pour House on 6/12

We’re also still giving away passes to Robin Hood, Sex and the City 2, and Killers at Crossroads 20,

as well as The Karate Kid advance screening at North Hills 14 Thursday night at 7 p.m.

Keep Listening to WKNC, and ya might just win something!!!!!

Listen to WKNC this week for these exciting giveaways:

Left Outlet with Tin Djinn (pictured) at The Pour House, on June 1.

Also, Reverent Horton Heat at Cat’s Cradle on June 3.

…And we still have passes for Robin Hood and Sex and the City 2.

Keep listening for these giveaways and others on 88.1 WKNC!

If you live around Raleigh, Kooley High is one of those groups that everyone seems to be familiar with through word of mouth or after seeing one of their many concert posters promoting their next gig around town.  They perform regularly around the Triangle, yet, somehow, I had yet to see one of their shows until now.  After procuring a pair of tickets to their show at the Pour House on Friday, May 28, I was pumped to finally see them live.

It was a good thing I was pumped because, rather than letting the unexpected downpour dampen my mood, I used it as a funny conversation starter when seeing other concert goers who had obviously suffered the same water soaked journey from their car to the venue.

The opening artists got the crowd warmed up by the time Carlitta Durand took the stage.  Her energy was positive, quirky, and contagious from the get go.  When she started singing, everyone was captivated by her soulful lyrics and smooth sound.  Her backup singers blended perfectly, and the band played with such energy and passion that almost seemed old school.  Undoubtedly, Carlitta performed a beautiful and moving set.

As Kooley High took to the stage, the crowd was ready and the energy was intense.  Kooley High did not disappoint and used the energy of the crowd to push it further.  Each individual of the group brought something fresh and new to their sound, while still managing to rhyme effortlessly as a group without one person overbearing the others.  Their set was tight and powerful.  For all of the people in attendance, it was a great way to spend their Friday night.

Join Special K and the Sajhammer this Friday at 11 a.m. as they will be talking to local hip-hop band, Kooley High. The band plans to discuss their upcoming performance with Carlitta Durand at the Pour House, May 28.

Kooley High

During the show, Kooley High will also be giving away tickets to their show. Be sure to tweet questions you’d like the WKNC deejays to ask the band. Listen only on 88.1FM or streaming online.

This week on WKNC we are giving away tickets to a myriad of fun goodness:

5/28 Carlitta Durand and Kooley High at The Pour House

5/29 North Elementary at Slim’s

Robin Hood, with Russel Crowe and Cate Blanchett

Sex and the City 2!!! With Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Kattrall

Keep listening for these exciting giveaways and more!!!!

Friday night I had the privilege of seeing three great acts at the Pour House. The night started off with a solo show by BJ Barham of American Aquarium. He played some of his own material as well as stripped down versions of songs by the band. One gentleman in the balcony took the opportunity between songs to heckle, and BJ quickly turned the tables. Several minutes of hilarious banter ensued and by the end of it, BJ had clearly conquered the room. Besides hilarity, the music was great, even if some of the lyrics were a bit worn.

BJ plays American Aquarium's "Katherine Belle"

Luego took the stage after BJ and played tunes from both their Taped-Together Stories album as well as their forthcoming Ocho album. The performance lacked some of the energy I had seen in previous Luego shows, but the sound was amazing and the new songs had just as much confidence and southern swagger as the older songs.

Luego plays "Getting Married" off their new album, Ocho.

During Luego, I also had the tremendous privilege of meeting Caitlin Cary. Caitlin was formerly a member of Whiskeytown with Ryan Adams and has now teamed up with The Proclivities front-man Matt Douglas to form Small Ponds. She still puts out great Americana, and she’s even sweeter in person than the thoughtfully romantic lyrics she belts out on-stage. Douglas still croons and swoons with the greatness of The Proclivities, but the new depth added by Caitlin and her violin made for an amazing ending to my Friday night.

Two great Raleigh-ites team up for amazing Americana

WKNC has some great giveaways just for you! Here are the shows that are going on this week that WKNC is giving away tickets to:

Tuesday, April 13

Monotonix w/The Thermals, Past Lives & Bellafea @ Cat’s Cradle

Monotonix

Wednesday, April 14

Roman Candle w/The Ravenna Colt & The Parson Red Heads @ Cat’s Cradle

Roman Candle

Thursday, April 15

The Love Language w/The Light Pines & Moneybrother @ The Pour House

The Love Language

Friday, April 16

Jedi Mind Tricks w/Dow Jones & Skyblew @ Cat’s Cradle

Jedi Mind Tricks

Listen to WKNC 88.1 FM or stream online for your chance to win! To get a complete list of local shows happening in your area, check out The Rock Report!