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ShoeScotch
Forget the music. Forget the bands. Forget everything Hopscotch is about, and let’s look at what really matters.
Shoes.
That’s right, that’s all that matters this Hopscotching season. What the artists are wearing, what the audience is wearing, even what the sound technicians have going on.
Let’s take a look at the different artists and their shoe of choice (or lack of) of Hopscotch 2015.
Lilac Shadows members sport a pair of dirty brown boots and some dad-core New Balances (all the rage in the indie-rock scene).
Mitski is caught with a pair of sleek black shoes, much like Puma brand but are highly unidentifiable.
And the bassist from Leapling dazzles the crowd with her sparkling vans.
Jenny Hval chose a minimal look, opting for a simple pair of jazz shoes and other members went completely barefoot.
A classic pair of white sneakers (keds or vans?) worn by Keath Mead.
River Whyless brought some of the Asheville mountains with them when three of their four members wore a variation of the hiking boot.
And finally, a blurry horrible look at what I wore to Hopscotch. Some would say, “WHAT ARE THOSE??????” I’m very surprised I survived Hopscotch wearing these.
-DJ Duchess
Must Be The Holy Ghost – Kings Barcade
Skyblew – Lincoln Theater
Escher – Pour House
SMLH – Tir na nOg
Nots – CAM Raleigh
Chaz French – Lincoln Theater
Zeena Parkins – Fletcher Opera Theatere
Father – Lincoln Theater
LE1F – Kings Barcade
Obey City – Neptune’s
Clang Quartet – The Hive
Pile – Tir na nOg
Old Man Gloom – Pour House
Pusha T – Lincoln Theater
Carlitta Durand
TYCHO
TV on The Radio
Raleigh Neomonde Catering – Kings Barcade
Museum Mouth – Kings Barcade
Jefre Cantu + Greg Fox – Neptune’s
Mamiffer + Jenks Miller – Kings Barcade
Blanket – Neptune’s
Sagan Youth – Neptune’s
If you are a student going to Hopscotch without any means of transportation (like me), you’re probably wondering how you can get back to campus after a full day of music.
Luckily the NC State Wolfline has it covered!
The Wolfprowl runs from 9:30PM until 3 AM and makes several stops downtown. This bus stops at both W. Edenton St. and W. Morgan St., only a few blocks from City Plaza!
This bus only operates for STUDENTS ONLY, so remember to bring your NC State Student ID in order to ride it back to campus!
You can find the stops for the Wolfprowl by using the Transloc app.
When you’re downtown enjoying Hopscotch, the Raleigh R-Line is a FREE downtown circulator that will quickly take you from venue to venue!
Stops R15 through R20 specifically take you close to City Plaza and venues such as King’s Barcade, Neptunes, Tir Na Nog, and more!
WKNC wants everyone to stay safe out there during Hopscotch!
Ought – City Plaza
Godspeed You! Black Emperor – City Plaza
Grandma Sparrow – Kennedy Theatre
TZYVYX – Neptune’s
Lilac Shadows – Kings Barcade
Chulo – CAM Raleigh
Eyes Low – CAM Raleigh
DJ Earl – Neptune’s
Dad & Dad – Kings Barcade
Sannhet – Lincoln Theare
Fórn – Pour House
Battles – Lincoln Theater
Cashmere Cat – CAM Raleigh
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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.
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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.
Hopscotch is upon us ladies and gentleman. This is that wonderful time of year where music lovers from across the country come to our wonderful city and pack the streets to the point of insanity. Fun insanity of course, but insanity nonetheless. All that moshing and head-banging is going to get to you eventually. I don’t care how much of a hardcore festival goer you are, you’re going to need to lie low at some point and enjoy a nice cold one to get the edge off. Granted, even the chillest of watering holes in the downtown area will be busier than usual this weekend; but these picks are your best bet for doing it right when you decide to take a break.
Flying Saucer
328 West Morgan Street
Remember when every hipster with an ironic taste for Das Racist was still so obsessed with PBR that craft beer didn’t even register for them? Well that’s how long Flying Saucer has been a champ on the scene. Now yea, it’s a franchise, so maybe some of you might think it’s not indie enough, but this place had 200 beers on tap before it was a thing around here. That makes it an OG; and attractive servers in mini-skirts and a bangin’ menu gives it tripel status (see what I did there). Try the Rocket Tots and the brats. You’re welcome.
The Foundation
213 Fayetteville Street
Craft cocktails are king these days. Thank God, because L.I. Teas and Royal Flush shots taste just as bad coming back up later in the night. The Foundation is a dimly lit subterranean take on a speak-easy, and it hosts some of the most knowledgeable mixologists in the area. These guys make everything correctly, key word correctly, because there are too many bartenders that can’t even make a proper Manhattan in this town. Specializing in whiskey, this place is rumored to have the coveted Pappy Van Winkle on sale, even though I’ve never seen it. But if you like all craft everything, down to the ice, along with a chill atmosphere minus the pretence, this is the place you’ll want to grab a stool at.
Raleigh Times
14 East Hargett Street
Chances are, if you’re from Raleigh and in your twenties to early thirties, you’ve asked a future ex if they wanted to “grab a beer” at this place. Seriously, I don’t know what it is, but it’s a first date staple for millennials around here. This makes great people watching, which is why I put it on my top list for downtown drinking spots, along with the fish tacos. They specialize in local craft beer here, and if you order a Miller Lite, the bartender will ironically snip at you that they don’t serve any domestics (they probably loved Das Racist back in the day too). It’s a good balance of busy and chill. You can get in the mix at the bar area, or slide into a booth in the candle lit dining area for a calmer vibe.
The Architect
108 East Hargett Street
The Architect is an interesting place. Part night club, part lounge, part social club; this place always has something interesting happening. Dip into here on Thursday night for a calm atmosphere, and explore its secret rooms (don’t bring a drink from the main bar) and admire its modern yet rustic design. Come in on Friday and Saturday to wild out to the best late 90s/early 00s party tracks. Come with a date or get crazy with your friends, this place is one of the livest spots in the Fayetteville St. area.