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Local Spotlight: The North Carolina Music Love Army

Post author By WKNC Admin
Post date July 24, 2013

In solidarity with the Moral Monday peaceful protest movement, a new alliance,
The North Carolina Music Love Army, has emerged. Comprised of many notable North Carolina-based musicians, the NCMLA was founded in late June of 2013 by artists Caitlin Cary (of Raleigh) and Jon Lindsay (of Charlotte). The two have assembled an all-star roster to create a recording compilation of original protest songs contributed by its members, with a forthcoming large-scale concert announcement to follow. The organization describes themselves as a united force composed of musicians set to battle against the regressive legislation of the current administration. All proceeds from NCMLA activity will go to the NAACP, Progress NC, and Planned Parenthood.

The following notable artists already have committed to the project: Stu Mclamb/The Love Language, Django Haskins/The Old Ceremony, Eddie Walker, BJ Barham/American Aquarium, Birds and Arrows, and many more.

For interviews, appearances, resource donation, further information, or to be involved contact: NCMusicLoveArmy@gmail.com, or Caitlin Cary: 919-389-9760

You can also follow the action on Facebook, Twitter, & Tumblr

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Giveaways for the week of 7/8 – 7/14

Post author By WKNC Admin
Post date July 8, 2013

Keep it tuned to WKNC all week long for your chance to win tickets to any of these great shows below! Just be the correct caller when the DJ asks for it, and you and a friend could be hitting up some of the coolest local acts around.

Friday, July 12 – Oulipo with Alligator Indian @ Kings Barcade

Friday, July 12 – Camera Obscura with Photo Ops @ Haw River Ballroom

Friday, July 12 – Dale Watson and the Lonestars followed by a screening of Bernie @ NCMA

Saturday, July 13 – The Duhks @ NCMA

Saturday, July 13 – Kourviosier record release with Thee Tom Hardy, Wreck-N-Crew, and more @ The Pinhook

Saturday, July 13 – Whatever Brains LP3 release with Joint D and Magician’s Hand Practice @ Kings Barcade

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Giveaways for the week of 6/17 – 6/23

Post author By WKNC Admin
Post date June 17, 2013

Tuesday, June 18 – Reptar with Casual Curious, and The Brand New Life @ Kings

Thursday, June 20 – Two Gallants with Broncho @ Motorco

Friday, June 21 – Grandchildren with Wool and The Fleeting Ends @ Kings

Saturday, June 22 – Mike Cooley @ Local 506

Sunday, June 23 – Shana Falana with Prisms, and Drag Sounds @ Pinhook

Sunday, June 23 – Kendrick Lamar with Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul and Jay Rock@ Red Hat Amphitheater

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Giveaways for the Week of 6/10-6/16

Post author By WKNC Admin
Post date June 10, 2013

Tuesday, June 11 – Gold Bears with Small Reactions, and Gray Young @ The Pinhook

Tuesday, June 11 – Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers @ Motorco Music Hall

Wednesday, June 12 – Dawes with Shovels and Rope @ Cat’s Cradle

Thursday, June 13 – Baobab with Cat Martino, and Nettles @ The Pinhook

Thursday, June 13 – Bad Cop with Echo Quarts, and Ameriglow @ Kings Barcade

Friday, June 14 – Say Anything with Eisley, HRVRD, and Northern Faces @ Cat’s Cradle

Friday, June 14 – Spider Bags Compilation Release Show, with Fleshwounds @ The Pinhook

Friday, June 14 – Mac DeMarco with Lonnie Walker, and Gross Ghost @ Kings Barcade

Saturday, June 15 – Glen Hansard @ NC Museum of Art

Saturday, June 15 – Lilac Shadows with Evangelicals, Companion, and Jenny Besetzt @ Kings Barcade

Saturday, June 15 – Dillon Francis @ Lincoln Theater

Sunday, June 16 – Ex Cops @ Local 506

Sunday, June 16 – Twin Shadow with Elliphant @ Cats

Keep it tuned to 88.1!

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Tune in to win tickets to see The Postal Service and The National!

Post author By WKNC Admin
Post date June 4, 2013

All this week, WKNC will be giving away tickets to two LiveNation shows: The Postal Service with Ra Ra Riot on Friday, June 7 and The National with Dirty Projectors on Monday, June 10! Both of these shows will be presented at the Red Hat Amphitheater in downtown Raleigh and are sure to both be great concerts to kick off the summer season. Just be the correct caller when the DJ asks for it and you and a friend can win a chance to see these awesome shows!

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Out! Raleigh Interview

Post author By WKNC Admin
Post date May 3, 2013

The Out! Raleigh family friendly street festival will take place Saturday, May 4 on Fayetteville Street’s City Plaza in downtown Raleigh. WKNC DJs Jacob and Benny Mac preview the third annual event with two members of the Out! Raleigh festival leadership team: Kellie Burris, Executive Committee & Vendor Relations, and James Miller, LGBT Center of Raleigh Executive Director.

From the Facebook event page:

Out! Raleigh celebrates North Carolina’s LGBT community, families, friends and supporters in a family-friendly atmosphere. The day-long festival will feature a main stage performance area for regional and local musical groups as well as local dignitaries and speakers. A KidsZone will provide free activities and educational entertainment for young children. All of Fayetteville Street from the State Capitol to City Plaza will be closed for the event, allowing businesses and non-profit organizations to set up vendor spaces to interact with the visiting public. Businesses and restaurants in the surrounding downtown area will be encouraged to welcome and support the festival attendees.

Listen here.

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DiggUp Tapes Interview

Post author By WKNC Admin
Post date April 25, 2013

WKNC’s DJ Jacob had the opportunity to sit down in studio with Nathan Price, co-founder of DiggUp Tapes, on Friday, April 19. The two discussed forming the band The Mark Tobeys, DiggUp’s cassingles series, DiggUp on tour, Record Store Day on April 20, and what’s next for the record label/show promotion company.

Listen here.

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Ticket Giveaways for the week of 2/25 – 3/3

Post author By WKNC Admin
Post date February 25, 2013

Tune in to WKNC all this week for your chance to win tickets to awesome local shows! Just be the correct caller (919-515-2400) when the DJ asks for it to when a pair of tickets to the following local shows:

Tuesday, May 14 – Alkaline Trio with Bayside @ Cat’s Cradle (Tickets went on sale Friday!)

Monday, February 25 – Ra Ra Riot with Pacific Air @ Cat’s Cradle

Tuesday, February 26 – Some Army with Small Houses and Onward, Soldiers @ The Pinhook

Wednesday, February 27 – Lotus with Moon Hooch @ Cat’s Cradle

Wednesday, February 27 – Bruce Cockburn @ Fletcher Opera Theater

Thursday, February 28 – The Lollipops with White Laces, The Dave Fell Band, and Djingis @ Kings Barcade

Saturday, March 2 – Bombadil with Christy Smith (of The Tender Fruit) and Magician Michael Casey

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Band of Horses Coming to Raleigh May 8th

Post author By WKNC Admin
Post date February 18, 2013

Live Nation will be presenting Band of Horses at The Ritz here in Raleigh on Wednesday, May 8th! All this week, WKNC will be giving away tickets, so tune in for your chance to win. Tickets for the show will go on sale this Saturday, February 23rd here! WKNC would like to thank Live Nation for their continued support.