Stressing about who to see at Hopscotch this weekend? Here are some of our DJs’ itineraries!
Author: WKNC Admin
One great feature of Hopscotch Music Festival are their free shows throughout the week or “Day Parties.” Anyone can attend these day parties even if you don’t have a wristband for the actual festival. Figuring out which day parties you want to attend can be difficult, but WKNC has put together this guide to make the task a little easier! Set times are not exact! If you notice an error, email design@wknc.org
Day parties are kicking off RIGHT NOW outside of CAM Raleigh with Hopscotch’s Design Festival’s Block Party. Be sure to check out WKNC’s Day Party with WXDU and WXYC Friday from 12-5 at Kings Barcade and Neptunes!
Check back for Saturday and Sunday’s Day Parties coming soon!
WKNC’s unofficial Hopscotch Day Parties Guide
From their debut album in 1997 to their latest release this year, Godspeed You! Black Emperor have managed to keep it interesting while staying true to their post-rock roots. With tracks averaging fifteen minutes, every song is like album in itself, each heavy with crescendos of cymbals and aching guitars. In essence, they sound like the grandfathers of bands such as Explosions in the Sky, or have at least paved a way for music of the same nature. The name comes directly from the title of a 1976 Japanese documentary about a group of motorcyclists dubbed the Black Emperors.
Originally a trio from Montreal, Canada, the band’s roster of members peaked and dipped as local musicians joined and dropped. GY!BE stabilized as a band of nine after the release of 1996’s F#A#Infinity. The precision and grace that goes into building each album is immediately apparent upon first listen. Their latest album, Asunder, Sweet and Other Distress is emotional, stunning, and almost overwhelming. Their live performances are something incredible, turning each album into a unique aural and visual experience. GY!BE are the kind of band whose hands you’ll want to shake after a live set.
Don’t miss this Canadian cult favorite on Thursday at City Plaza!
9/8: Mick Jenkins & STWO @ Cat’s Cradle
9/11: The Fall of Troy @ Cat’s Cradle
9/13: Laetitia Sadier @ Cat’s Cradle Backroom
Tune into WKNC 88.1 FM this week and when the DJ asks for it, call the request lines at 919-515-0881 or 919-515-2400 for your chance to win tickets to these shows! Good luck!
Death Cab for Cutie is currently on their highly anticipated North American tour, and they are coming to the Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh on September 15th! This week we will be giving away 5 pairs of tickets to this concert thanks to our friends at Live Nation. Just be the correct caller when the DJ asks for calls and you could win a pair of tickets. Good luck!
Hopscotch is approaching… and you certainly don’t wanna miss our day party extravaganza with fellow Triangle college radio stations WXYC and WXDU! There will be free food and FREE MUSIC! Kings is all ages and Neptunes is 18+ for this special event. Come hang out and mend college radio rivalry Friday, September 11th!
9/2: Ragana @ The Pinhook
9/2: Nicki Bluhm @ Cat’s Cradle Backroom
9/3: Trevor Hall @ Cat’s Cradle
Tune into WKNC 88.1 FM this week and when the DJ asks for it, call the request lines at 919-515-0881 or 919-515-2400 for your chance to win tickets to these shows! Good luck!
Last Thursday, Phian interviewed with Drique London before he played at Tir Na Nog Irish Pub for Local Band Local Beer. During the interview, Phian played the Drique London songs “Mysterious Vibes”, “You Dont Know”, “Iz U Ridin’ “, and “Lay Back.”
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Local Band Local Beer: Sky Blew
Last Thursday, Phian interviewed with Sky Blew and the band before they played at TIr Na Nog Irish Pub for Local Band Local Beer. During the interview, Phian played the Sky Blew songs “Picture That”, “Who Made Sammy Run”, ”The Ballad of Patience”, and “Spirit Detective 2.″ If you like what you hear you can check out more of Sky Blew at his Bandcamp!
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Drique London
