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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.
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!
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.”