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Hopscotch Interview: Naked Naps
John Meier of Naked Naps fame sat down with Jake from State Farm and Granma Kara last Friday at Hopscotch’s Wristband City. He shared tales from the gone-but-not-forgotten Mattress Fort and the story of how he ripped his pants on stage. He also promises that the track names “Toyota Prius, The Silent Killer” and “Honda Civic ’99,” off the Naked Naps and Museum Mouth split, are merely coincidental.
9/22: Pokey Lafarge @ Cat’s Cradle
9/22: Celestial Shore @ The Pinhook
9/23: Gardens & Villa @ Cat’s Cradle – Backroom
9/23: Dreamboat @ The Pinhook
9/24: TT the Artist @ The Pinhook
9/24: Joyce Manor @ Cat’s Cradle
9/25: Mike Krol @ Cat’s Cradle – Backroom
Hopscotch Interview: Wahyas
On our last day broadcasting live from Wristband City, Wahyas stopped by for a quick interview! They talk about their Hopscotch experience, their other musical projects, and playing drums while standing up.
Hopscotch Interview: Hotline
Raleigh locals Hotline sat down with Granma Kara and Jake from State Farm at Wristband City to discuss their new album, their transition from Oulipo, and their super tight friendship. The lively quartet shared their favorite Hopscotch moments and who they were excited to see take stage this year.
Hopscotch Interview: SMLH
Before their Friday night set at Tir Na Nog, Sam and Kevin stopped by WKNC’s Live broadcast table at City Plaza. They talked about past Hopscotch experiences, pros and cons of “dumb rock music,” and the shows they were most excited to see.
Hopscotch Interview: Wild Honey
Baltimore’s shoegaze/alternative pop band Wildhoney was a show not to miss at hopscotch music festival. You’ll find yourself wanting to groove to their shoegazey sound while their dream-like songs will take you elsewhere.
Yvonne and I sat down and interviewed the band after their Thursday night performance at Kings and before their Friday evening day show. We talked about new tracks, recording a new album and what’s up next for the soon touring band.
Hopscotch Interview: River Whyless
DJ Duchess and Curlz MT interviewed the group River Whyless Saturday,
September 12th for WKNC as a part of Hopscotch, live in Wristband City. The band, from Asheville, NC, shared some of their best experiences together, as well as their craziest. Listen here to learn more about their recent releases and upcoming album.
9/16: Tony Lucca @ Cat’s Cradle Backroom
9/16: Weather Warlock @ The Pinhook
9/17: Little Wings @ The Pinhook
9/18: Langhorne Slim @ Cat’s Cradle
9/19: MikeD, Sponge Bath, etc. @ The Pinhook
9/19: David Liebe Hart @ Kings
9/19: Vacationer @ Cat’s Cradle Backroom
9/19: Kodaline @ Cat’s Cradle
9/20: Breathers @ Pinhook
Local Band Local Beer: The Chit Nasty Band
Two Thursdays ago Phian interviewed with the Chit Nasty Band before they played at Tir Na Nog for Local Band Local Beer. During the interview Phian played the Chit Nasty Band songs “Nasty Nation,” “Enough” and “Brand New.” If you like what you hear, you can check out more from the Chit Nasty Band at their website.
Local Band Local Beer: Knurr and Spell
Last Thursday, Phian interviewed Knurr and Spell before they played at Tir Na nOg for Local Band Local Beer. If you like what you hear, you can check out more from Knurr and Spell at their Bandcamp.