Thanks to our friends at Outback Concerts, we have 5 pairs of tickets to see Old Crow Medicine Show and Sturgill Simpson! They’ll be playing the Koka Booth Amphitheatre on May 2. Just be the correct caller when the DJ asks for it and you could win yourself a pair of tickets! Tickets for Old Crow Medicine Show and Sturgill Simpson are available at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre, through etix.com, or via phone at (800) 514-3849.
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Phuzz Phest
Going into Saturday night at Phuzz Phest in Winston Salem, NC, one of my most anticipated shows of the evening was seeing Durham rapper Eggy Strange at Reanimator Records. Being a venue that has a max capacity below 50 people, I knew this would be a rare opportunity that I would not want to miss out on. Right before the show started, Eggy was asked if he wanted the lights on and he thankfully declined which resulted in just one lamp being brought out to serve as the lighting for the entire space.
Eggy was only accompanied by one other member who was put in charge of running the laptop beats to run in the background. From here, the rest of the show consisted of Eggy walking around his tiny corner with mic in hand and lyrics spilling out from the soul. Eggy Strange is currently signed under Cardigan Records which is also based out of North Carolina.
– Clint Bowman, Local Music Director
Ithaca, NY based funk-jazz collective, Big Mean Sound Machine, will be playing Shakori Hills 2015 and bringing with it their collection of booty shakin’ dance grooves and jazz based funk. Big Mean Sound Machine is taking a days break after their recent tour for the album CONTRABAND to attend the festival. This group pulls together an incredible collection of multi-national languages and musical conceptions to bring the listener an unforgettable musical journey. Compared to BMSM’s previous albums, Contraband brings to light a whole new level of psychedelic funk and advanced showmanship. In their vastly matured new sound, BMSM is making waves, so be sure not to miss them at the Shakori Hills Cabaret Tent on Thursday, April 16, 2015 from 11:30pm to 1:00am and Carson’s Grove on Friday, April 17, 2015 from 9:30pm-10:30pm.
– Soulwood
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MerleFest Giveaways!
If you know anything about folk music in North Carolina, chances are you’ve heard of MerleFest, the annual, “traditional plus,” music festival in Wilkes County that the late great Doc Watson started in memory to his son Merle Watson. Thanks to our friends at MerleFest, WKNC is happy to announce we have 3 pairs of single days tickets, good for any day of the festival. Merlefest is held this year from April 23-26 on the campus of Wilkes Community College. A few of the big artists include The Avett Brothers, Dwight Yoakam, Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn, The Marshall Tucker Band, Robert Earl Keen, and many, many more! Tickets and more information are available at www.merlefest.org. Tune in to Both Kinds Radio this Sunday from 4pm to 6pm after the NC State baseball game coverage to win a pair of tickets to a day of MerleFest!
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WKNC 88.1 FM CHARTS: April 14, 2015
WKNC TOP 5 ADDS
1. MOUNTAIN GOATS – Beat The Champ – Merge
2. AVA LUNA – Infinite House – Western Vinyl
3. DARKNESS FALLS – Dance And Cry – HFN
4. YOUNG FATHERS – White Men Are Black Men Too – Big Dada
5. AVID DANCER – 1st Bath – Grand Jury
WKNC RADIO 200
1. CHASTITY BELT – Time To Go Home – Hardly Art
2. PURITY RING – Another Eternity – 4AD
3. SUFJAN STEVENS – Carrie And Lowell – Asthmatic Kitty
4. COURTNEY BARNETT – Sometimes I Sit And Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit – Mom And Pop
5. REPTAR – Lurid Glow – Joyful Noise
6. MATTHEW E. WHITE – Fresh Blood – Domino
7. GENGAHR – She’s A Witch [EP] – Transgressive
8. JEFF ROSENSTOCK – We Cool? – SideOneDummy
9. DAN DEACON – Gliss Riffer – Domino
10. MOUNT EERIE – Sauna P.W. – Elverum And Sun
11. COLLEEN GREEN – I Want To Grow Up – Hardly Art
12. EULA – Wool Sucking – Self-Released
13. JOSE GONZALEZ – Vestiges And Claws – Mute
14. SARAH BETHE NELSON – Fast Moving Clouds – Burger
15. RYLEY WALKER – Primrose Green – Dead Oceans
16. PILE – You’re Better Than This – Exploding In Sound
17. TOBIAS JESSO JR. – Goon – True Panther
18. BOMBADIL – Hold On – Ramseur
19. WAND – Golem – In The Red
20. WAXAHATCHEE – Ivy Tripp – Merge
21. LOWER DENS – Escape From Evil – Domino
22. ADVENTURES – Supersonic Home – Run For Cover
23. MITSKI – Bury Me At Makeout Creek – Don Giovanni
24. YOUNG GUV – Ripe 4 Luv – Slumberland
25. SCREAMING FEMALES – Rose Mountain – Don Giovanni
26. JEFF THE BROTHERHOOD – Wasted On The Dream – Infinity Cat
27. WEED – Running Back – Lefse
28. SHANA FALANA – Set Your Lightning Fire Free – Team Love
29. MONOPHONICS – Sound Of Sinning – Transistor
30. POW! – Fight Fire – Castle Face
Thanks to the folks at Live Nation, WKNC has 5 pairs of lawn tickets to give away to see Mumford & Sons with special guest, The Maccabees! They’ll be playing Walnut Creek Amphitheatre on Thursday, June 11. Just be the correct caller when the DJ asks for calls and you could win a pair of tickets! Tickets for Mumford & Sons go on sale April 17 at 10am on Livenation.com, via the Live Nation app, all Ticketmaster outlets, or via phone at 800-745-3000.
4/14: Inter Arma / Yautja / Akkad @ The Pinhook
4/14: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion / Bloodshot Bill @ Cat’s Cradle
4/15: Sir Richard Bishop (Drag City) / Robert Mills @ The Pinhook
4/16: Fleshwounds / Wing Dam! / The Moms @ The Pinhook
4/16: Mipso @ Kings Barcade
4/16: Dan Deacon / Prince Rama / Ben O’Brien @ Cat’s Cradle
4/17: Dirty Bourbon River Show / Ellis Dyson & the Shambles @ Local 506
4/17: Lowland Hum / Brett Harris @ The Pinhook
4/17: Kooley High / Clear Soul Forces / Drique London @ Kings Barcade
4/17: Hiss Golden Messenger / Natalie Prass @ Haw River Ballroom
4/19: Old Hours / Shiloh Hill / Rob Nance @ Local 506
This week, tune into WKNC 88.1 FM and when the DJ asks for it, call the request lines to win tickets to these shows! Good luck and happy listening!
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DJ Iron Mic at SXSW
The final night of the festival brought monster performances all over the city of Austin. If one super power would be useful during SX, it would be astral projection, because there is seriously no way to see everything you want.
Redman got the night started right at Moody Theatre with one of the best performances of the night. The aging rapper still rocks a crowd harder than most, and had the audience jumping and screaming curse words at him.
G-Eazy followed him with a performance that was good, but not as good as Red’s.
Joey Bada$$ stormed the stage with his Pro Era crew and ran the crowd through hits from his new album B4.DA.$$. He led the audience in a moment of silence for his fallen Pro Era cofounder Capital Steez, then exploded into the single that started it all, “Survival Tactics.”
J. Cole hit the stage, reppin North Carolina to the fullest, and sending every females in attendance into hysterics.
The night ended at The Belmont, where Ghostface Killah and Raekwon celebrated the 20th anniversary of their classic album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. They performed the whole record back to front for the fans. It was an epic performance that was a once in a lifetime show for any Wu head.
Here is DJ Iron Mic’s last day in Austin for South by Southwest. You can see some more pictures on our Instagram.
Be sure to tune in to WKNC, because we have tickets to give away to see Death Cab for Cutie with special guest Twin Shadow! They’ll be playing September 15 at the Red Hat Amphitheater in downtown Raleigh! Tickets go on sale Friday, April 10 at 10 a.m. at Livenation.com, via the Live Nation app, all Ticketmaster outlets, or via phone at 800-745-3000. Listen to WKNC 88.1 FM for your chance to win tickets!
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WKNC 88.1 FM CHARTS: April 7, 2015
WKNC RADIO 200
1. GENGAHR – She’s A Witch [EP] – Transgressive
2. JOSE GONZALEZ – Vestiges And Claws – Mute
3. RYLEY WALKER – Primrose Green – Dead Oceans
4. SARAH BETHE NELSON – Fast Moving Clouds – Burger
5. COLLEEN GREEN – I Want To Grow Up – Hardly Art
6. CHASTITY BELT – Time To Go Home – Hardly Art
7. MATTHEW E. WHITE – Fresh Blood – Domino
8. EULA – Wool Sucking – Self-Released
9. PURITY RING – Another Eternity – 4AD
10. RADICAL DADS – Universal Coolers – Old Flame
11. JEFF ROSENSTOCK – We Cool? – SideOneDummy
12. DAN DEACON – Gliss Riffer – Domino
13. COURTNEY BARNETT – Sometimes I Sit And Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit – Mom And Pop
14. MOUNT EERIE – Sauna – P.W. Elverum And Sun
15. REPTAR – Lurid Glow – Joyful Noise
16. SCREAMING FEMALES – Rose Mountain – Don Giovanni
17. BOMBADIL – Hold On – Ramseur
18. FATHER JOHN MISTY – I Love You, Honeybear – Sub Pop
19. TOBIAS JESSO JR. – Goon – True Panther
20. TITLE FIGHT- Hyperview – Anti
21. SUFJAN STEVENS – Carrie And Lowell – Asthmatic Kitty
22. YOUNG GUV – Ripe 4 Luv – Slumberland
23. JEFF THE BROTHERHOOD – Wasted On The Dream – Infinity Cat
24. SHANA FALANA – Set Your Lightning Fire Free – Team Love
25. MONOPHONICS – Sound Of Sinning – Transistor
26. PILE – You’re Better Than This – Exploding In Sound
27. LOST BOY ? – Canned – Papercup
28. WAND – Golem – In The Red
29. ADVENTURES – Supersonic Home – Run For Cover
30. LOWER DENS – Escape From Evil – Domino
WKNC TOP 5 ADDS
1. POW! – Fight Fire – Castle Face
2. WEED – Running Back – Lefse
3. WAXAHATCHEE – Ivy Tripp – Merge
4. TORO Y MOI – What For? – Carpark
5. LAURA MARLING – Short Movie – Ribbon