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Cassette Store Day at Nice Price on Saturday 9/27

Yes, it’s real. The international event, Cassette Store Day, will take place in part in Raleigh at Nice Price Books and Records on Hillsborough Street.

Much like Record Store Day, Cassette Store Day will be a day long event where record—err, tape labels will release hundreds of cassettes for tape deck toting music lovers to purchase. Before you write this off as being some ironic fad that will never catch on, you might want to take a look at the list of cassettes that will be released. Artists that have a cassette coming out on Saturday include Cloud Nothings, Best Coast, and even Raleigh’s own Ghostt Bllonde.

So go ahead and hit up your parents for their old Walkman, or get on Craigslist and find a cassette player before Saturday! 

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WKNC//Schoolkids Records MUSIC MOVIE NIGHT

Were you worried your Wednesday night wasn’t going to have enough musical inspiration? Well, don’t fret because WKNC and Schoolkids Records have partnered up to bring you the first ever MUSIC MOVIE NIGHT, a brand new monthly series of music documentary and movie screenings at Schoolkids Records in Mission Valley! This Wednesday at 7pm, we’re kickin’ it off with Gandulf Hennig’s “Fallen Angel: Gram Parsons.”

“As the founder of the Flying Burrito Brothers, a member of the hit-making, legendary Byrds, an important influence on the Rolling Stones and the man who catapulted Emmylou Harris to fame, Gram Parsons made music history in only a few years…Friends, contemporaries and devotees of Gram Parsons talk about the importance of his work and the bizarre circumstances of his early death. Rare footage of his performances shows why Gram Parsons has become a legend.”

This event is free and open to the community!

Schoolkids Records will have beer available on tap:
Bells Two Hearted Ale
Long Rider Sweet Josie
Sweetwater 420 
Shiner Bock
Dogfish Head Punkin Ale
Big Boss Harvest Time
And over 8 more cans/bottles of various craft beers and cider!

WKNC will have freebies and merchandise available!

Join the Facebook event page for updates!

Parking is available in the Mission Valley parking lot.  Come hang out with us on Wednesday!  We’ll see you there!

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EOT146 Raleigh NeighborWoods 9/9/14

Eye on the Triangle is WKNC’s weekly public affairs programming, with news, interviews, opinion, weather, sports, arts, music, events, and issues that matter to NCSU, Raleigh, and the Triangle.  This week on EOT:

We have an interview brought to us by our contributor Dave through his work in Raleigh’s NeighorWoods program. Spoiler alert, they’re giving away trees.

Here in the Triangle, we may live in a warm region, but sports like ice hockey are still pretty popular, and NC State has its own team. Apparently that’s news to some people though. Have a listen to our highlight of the NC State ice hockey team.

As many students here probably know, NC State Dining puts on lots of events across campus throughout the semester featuring all sorts of different foods. With Peanut Day at Case and Clark dining halls right around the corner, our contributor Sara sat down with Lisa Eberhart, NC State’s registered dietitian, to find out more about the kinds of programs offered.

Nick Savage and the EOT crew bring you another edition of “Eye on the Triangle,” live each Tuesday at 7 p.m. on WKNC 88.1 FM and wknc.org/listen and available as a downloadable podcast.

Listen to episode 146.

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CMJ College Radio Award 2014 Nominations

WKNC has been nominated for three CMJ College Radio Awards for 2014!! This year, we’re up for Best Community Resource, Best Use of Limited Resources, and Biggest Champion of the Local Scene. Big thank you’s to everyone who nominated us, as well as to everyone who helped make this station what it is today!

Winners will be announced on College Day, October 24th, at CMJ’s Music Marathon in New York City.

Also, congratulations to last year’s WKNC General Manager Bri Aab for being nominated for three promoter awards after only four months at Team Clermont, as well as to ‘09-’11 Daytime Music Director John Hubbard, nominated for Promoter of the Year for his work at Terrorbird Media!

For more information on the nominations for this year, check out the official announcement here.

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EOT145 NC State Rebranding 9/2/14

Eye on the Triangle is WKNC’s weekly public affairs programming, with news, interviews, opinion, weather, sports, arts, music, events, and issues that matter to NCSU, Raleigh, and the Triangle.  This week on EOT:

Contributor Michaela spoke with David McGowan of the American Petroleum Institute about energy regulations and how they may change in the near future.

NC State has been working on a brand refresh for our university, and the changes will soon be taking everyone here by storm. Have a listen to some of the changes you can expect.

We have another interview from Michaela, this time with Wayne Winegarden of the Pacific Research Institute regarding energy efficiency and North Carolina in particular.

Nick Savage and the EOT crew bring you another edition of “Eye on the Triangle,” live each Tuesday at 7 p.m. on WKNC 88.1 FM and wknc.org/listen and available as a downloadable podcast.

Listen to episode 145.

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WKNC will be broadcasting the #SaveWRAS Simulcast at 1pm tomorrow!

Tune in after Local Lunch on Thursday, June 26th as we broadcast WRAS’s programming for one hour to unite with WRAS and over 40 other college stations fighting to keep college radio student-run. For the full rundown, or how to get involved and help out, scope out WRCT’s post about the event.

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Artsplosure: May 17th-18th

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The liveliest season of the year is rolling in as cultural and arts festivals are picking up in the Triangle. One of the biggest art festivals in Raleigh is Artsplosure.

This year, Artsplosure is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Centered at Moore Square in Downtown Raleigh, the festival will feature hundreds of inspiring and entertaining family-friendly events over the next two days. Activities and exhibits include the Art Market, Kidsplosure, aerialists and other performers, as well as a variety of both national and local musical acts.

Artsplosure is one of my favorite spring festivals here in Raleigh. It brings out the best in the local scene by promoting up-and-coming artists and performers. Come check it out! It’s an easy and fun way to spend your weekend.

For more information on Artsplosure, you can visit http://raleighartsfestival.com/ .

Photo comes from the Artsplosure events page.

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DRUMSTRONG Rhythm & Arts Festival

If great bands, a garden of beer, and a 24 hour non-stop drum circle sound good to you, then you probably belong at the DRUMSTRONG Rhythm and Arts Festival that kicks off this Friday, May 16th.  Not only is it going to be full of some great events, but it’s for a good cause too.  That’s right everyone, we’re not just drumming because it’s fun (even though it is), we’re drumming to beat cancer.  This whole event aims to work in honor, in memory, and in support of cancer patients and cancer solutions worldwide.

That being said, the people at DRUMSTRONG sure know how to put on a benefit.  Starting at 11:00 AM on Friday, the fields of Misty Meadows Farm in Weddington, NC will be transformed into the location for three days of great music, arts, games, and 24 hours of non-stop yoga and drumming.  That’s right, the 24 hour, non-stop drum circle kicks off at 3:00 p.m. Saturday and runs through 3:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon.  Don’t worry if you forgot to pack your handy djembe either, as there are plenty of drums on site for rent or purchase.  It’s sure to be an amazing event, and one that will be broadcast live throughout the world for everybody to join in.

DRUMSTRONG is also set to satisfy even the most varied music lover.  From Kopecky Family Band to That Guy Smitty, and everyone in between, the schedule is all around solid.  Even a couple local DBB artists from this past year are showing up courtesy of The Love Language and Bombadil.

I’m personally excited to see The Business People, but I may be biased because I went to high school with their drummer.  Needless to say, it’s primed to be an exciting three days.  So if you haven’t gotten tickets yet, it’s not too late to pick up a single day, or weekend pass.  See you there!

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DRUMSTRONG Rhythm & Arts Festival

May 16th, 17th, and 18th

455 Providence Rd S. & Ennis Rd

Weddington, NC 28713

http://www.drumstrong.com/

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Drumstrong – May 16-18

The first day of Drumstrong is this Friday. The annual music festival takes place at Misty Meadows Farm, just outside of Charlotte. Misty meadows is just about a mile from where I grew up in Weddington, North Carolina, an area full of horse farms and sprawling suburbs. You can expect to hear both rural and urban music styles, anything from funk and electronic, to indie rock and americana. Bands reign from Charlotte, the Triangle, and all around the east coast.

Friday afternoon will feature some local Charlotte rock bands (HRVRD, Junior Astronomers, Pullman Strike, and The Modern Primatives). Then, later Friday night, electronic music producers Marley Carroll and Miami Dice will be playing some sets.

I’m looking forward to Saturday afternoon the most. DBB11 artists Bombadil and The Love Language will be playing, along with the indie rock groups Lost in the Trees and Futurebirds. As the afternoon wanes, things will shift to bluegrass and americana with Chatham County Line and American Aquarium.

On the whole, Drumstrong’s lineup looks very promising this year, with great acts playing each day. The music is non-stop, as there will be a DJ playing between sets, and the drum circle is sure to be a swell time! View the full lineup below.

-DJ Nasty Nate

via: ModernDrummer.com

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EOT144 Eddie Goines 4/29/14

Eye on the Triangle is WKNC’s weekly public affairs programming, with news, interviews, opinion, weather, sports, arts, music, events, and issues that matter to NCSU, Raleigh, and the Triangle.  This week on EOT:

An NC State alumnus has made quite a career for himself, from the Seahawks to Hollywood.  Michaela got the chance to speak with him.

Nick Savage and Andrew Eichen bring you another edition of “Eye on the Triangle,” live each Tuesday at 7 p.m. on WKNC 88.1 FM and wknc.org/listen and available as a downloadable podcast.

Listen to episode 144.