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DJ AJ and King Kronk welcomed West Virginia band Rozwell Kid to the WKNC studio on Nov. 17 before their show at Motoro. The band talked about their home state and its music scene, their Broken World Records label-mates and touring with Andrew Jackson Jihad.
Listen in, and don’t forget to subscribe to the WKNC Interviews Podcast.
P.S. Rozwell Kid will also be playing with the Get Up Kids on their 20th anniversary tour on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at Cat’s Cradle.
The Shakedown Presents Frank Sinatra
Nash Roberts, of the locally based band The Shakedown, came to WKNC to speak with DJ Soulwood about his upcoming Frank Sinatra tribute performance at the Pour House on Saturday, December 12. This promises to be an incredibly fun time on Sinatra’s actual 100th birthday! Nash tells us about the cover concept that The Shakedown has adopted and their previous cover shows including Van Morrison and Bob Marley. For more information about The Shakedown band and their upcoming Sinatra tribute gig/birthday celebration at The Pour House, check out the band’s website theshakedownband.com or follow them on Facebook.
One last point: anyone who dresses up (i.e. wears a Sinatra-esque suit or equivalent) to Saturday’s gig has a reduced door price!
WKNC Interviews Podcast: Lowland Hum
Greensboro-based folk band Lowland Hum stopped by the WKNC studio on Nov. 20 before their show at Motorco. DJ Cauliflower talked with the husband and wife duo about touring, making their self-titled sophomore album and whether they are a pie or cake couple. The interview also includes the songs “Older,Wiser” and “Night Driving.” Listen in, and don’t forget to subscribe to the WKNC Interviews Podcast.
11/30: All Them Witches @ Cat’s Cradle – Backroom
12/2: Run River North @ Cat’s Cradle – Backroom
12/3: Extra Pulp with Will Daube @ Kings
12/6: The Academy Is… 10th Anniversary @ Cat’s Cradle
11/23: Jared & The Mill @ Cat’s Cradle – Backroom
11/27: Boulevards @ Kings
11/28: Surfer Blood @ Kings
11/28: Colossus @ Cat’s Cradle – Backroom
Local Band Local Beer: Young Cardinals
Young Cardinals stopped by the studio for an interview with Phian before their performance at Tir Na Nog Irish Pub for the Local Band Local Beer series on Thursday, November 5th! The band shared some of their wit through a word association game, discussed their new album, Flamingos, and a possible upcoming small film project. The following songs were played during the interview:
1 – King of Jeans
2 – The Moon
3 – Flamingos
4 – Hooker
Local Band Local Beer: The Color Exchange
The Color Exchange stopped by for an interview with Phian before their performance at Tir Na Nog Irish Pub for Local Band Local Beer on November 5th! The band discussed their album, Cubed, and their favorite memories of Tir Na Nog Irish Pub. The following songs were played during the interview:
1 – Sparks
2 – Beacons
3 – Timelines
Local Band Local Beer: I Was Totally Destroying It
I Was Totally Destroying It stopped by the studio for an interview with Phian before their performance at Tir Na Nog Irish Pub for the Local Band Local Beer series on Thursday, November 5th. The band discussed their long and loving history with Tir Na Nog as well as much more. During the interview, the following songs were played:
1 – Yours Truly
2 – Move So Slowly
3 – Cup of Tea
4 – Beneath You All The Way
Local Band Local Beer: ET Anderson
Last Thursday, Phian spoke with ET Anderson about falling in love with each other, their upcoming tour, and emo music. They went on to play at Tir Na Nog Irish pub for Local Band Local Beer, along with Wild Fur and Zack Mexico. If you like what you hear, you can check out more at ET Anderson’s facebook page.
The following tracks were played during the interview:
1 – Going Deaf
2 – It’s Not The Same
3 – Love Is Not
4 – Take Met To The Other Side
11/17: Skylar Spence @ Cat’s Cradle – Backroom
11/17: Andrew Jackson Jihad @ Motorco
11/17: Beat Connection @ Local 506
11/18: Nobunny @ Kings
11/19: Futurebirds @ Kings
11/20: Jessica Lea Mayfield @ Motorco
11/20: Turquoise Jeep @ Cat’s Cradle – Backroom
11/20: UNiiQU3 @ The Pinhook
11/21: Monjah @ Champions Bar
11/22: Givers @ Cat’s Cradle – Backroom