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Local Music Music News and Interviews

You saw all the pretty pictures from this week’s Local Band Local Beer at Tir Na Nog Irish Pub, but did you catch the interview Phian did with the Hell No before that?

In case you missed it live on air, you can listen to it here!

You can also hear three of the Hell No’s songs during the interview: Wash Jones, Do You and Evil I Will Speak.

The Hell No will be playing Raleigh again on September 13 at Slim’s Downtown. If you’re dying to see them again sooner, they’ll be in Wilmington August 30th at Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern.

You can catch the Hell No’s concert dates, listen to and purchase their music and learn more about them at their Facebook, Bandcamp and ReverbNation.

Listen here.

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Music News and Interviews

On Wednesday, July 23, Dave Matthews Band will be coming to The Walnut Creek Amphitheater and WKNC has tickets for you to win! This show is part of “A Very Special Evening With Dave Matthews Band” concert series, in which the band plays an acoustic set and an electric set. Seeing this performance is truly an unique experience; this may be the only time DMB has an acoustic/electric split concert!

DMB has also partnered with The Bama Green Project to set up food drives at every show. Drop off your non-perishables in the designated bins outside the main gates of the amphitheatre and the donated food will be distributed to local food banks. The most requested donation items include peanut butter, soup, pasta, baby food, tuna, rice, and pasta sauce. Fans can also make cash donations to the Farm-to-Family Program at the Eco-Village

So if you enjoy donating food to people in need and if you enjoy the funk rock sound of Dave Matthews Band (a sound that is meant to be heard live), then be on the listen for WKNC DJs giving away these tickets!

Good Luck!

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Weekly Charts

WKNC 88.1 FM CHARTS July 15, 2014

WKNC Radio 200

Rank–Artist–Recording–Label

1–WHITE REAPER–White Reaper–Polyvinyl

2–PARQUET COURTS–Sunbathing Animal–What’s Your Rupture?

3–LANDLADY–Upright Behavior–Hometapes

4–DAN MELCHIOR UND DAS MENACE–Hunger–Castle Face

5–TAYLOR MCFERRIN–Early Riser–Brainfeeder

6–SLAVVE–Slavve–Bloodmoss

7–CRAFT SPELLS–Nausea–Captured Tracks

8–WHITE LUNG–Deep Fantasy–Domino

9–ALICE BOMANEP II–The Control Group

10–BEVERLY–Careers–Kanine

11–TIGERS JAW–Charmer–Run For Cover

12–TURN TO CRIME–Can’t Love–Old Flame-Mugg And Bopp

13–TIJUANA PANTHERS–Wayne Interest–Innovative Leisure

14–PETER MATTHEW BAUER–Liberation!–Mexican Summer

15–OBN IIIS–Third Time To Harm–Tic Tac Totally

16–STRAND OF OAKS–Heal–Dead Oceans

17–ARMAND MARGJEKA–Hummingbird–Communicating Vessels

18–A SUNNY DAY IN GLASGOW–Sea When Absent–Lefse

19–DEAD STARS–Slumber–Old Flame

20–FELICE BROTHERS–Favorite Waitress–Dualtone

21–ANTLERS–Familiars–Anti

22–VULKANO–Live Wild Die Free–Self-Released

23–COLD BEAT–Over Me–Crime On The Moon

24–PHOX–Phox–Partisan

25–GULP–Season Sun–Everloving

26–TOTAL CONTROL–Typical System–Iron Lung

27–HORRORS–Luminous–XL

28–BLACK BANANAS–Electric Brick Wall–Drag City

29–FUTURE LOVES PAST–Our Solar System [EP]–Self-Released

30–BOB MOULD–Beauty And Ruin–Merge

Top Adds

Rank–Artist–Recording–Label

1–HONEYBLOOD–Honeyblood–Fat Cat

2–XENO AND OAKLANDER–Par Avion

3–WUNDER WUNDER–Everything Infinite–Dovecote

4–ACID–Liminal–Mute

5–EULA–Orderly [7-Inch]–Bloodmoss

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Concert Review

Local Band Local Beer July 10th, 2014

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After being abroad for the Spring semester, last week’s LBLB was my first one of 2014, and it was the perfect re-introduction to what WKNC, Tir na Nog, and Raleigh has to offer.

The first act, Beauty World, was a great cello and guitar duo with a guest drummer towards the end. They created a soothing, yet energetic atmosphere that was emphasized by the cool blue lighting.

Once Curtis Eller took the stage, the party kicked into high gear as the unusual band composition of banjo, upright bass, trombone/accordion, drums, and two backup signers. The audience was moved to dance by songs about Abe Lincoln, Elvis Presley, and other American historical figures. This circus really knew how to bring the energy to this Irish pub.

Throw in a French Broad Brewery tasting that went on in the back and this Thursday night was complete.

-Muta

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Music News and Interviews

Ticket Giveaway: The Fray

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Want tickets to the Fray tonight? Here’s your chance!  Tweet to us/reblog this post/share our facebook post with answers to these questions, as well as contact info. All the answers can be found somewhere on this blog.

1. Who played at our Play It Safe benefit in May?

2. How many college stations aired the #SaveWRAS simulcast?

3. Where is LBLB and when is it?

Good luck!

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Music News and Interviews

Ray LaMontagne along with special guest The Belle Brigade will be coming to the Red Hat Amphitheater Saturday, July 26 and WKNC has free tickets for you to win! Just be the correct caller when the DJ asks for it and you could win yourself a fantastic night of live music! Ray LaMontagne’s sound is a good variety of rock, folk, psychedelic, and funk AKA never a dull moment performing live. LaMontagne recently released his new album, Supernova, just this past April. The album shows LaMontagne’s exponential songwriting skills and proves why he deserves to be called one of the best. So, be on the listen for WKNC DJs giving away these tickets, have 919-515-0881 on your speed dial, stay up unreasonable hours listening to 88.1 deep into the depths of the night, and be prepared to run like Charlie with a golden ticket after you win!

Good Luck!

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Music News and Interviews

On Wednesday, July 23, Beck will be coming to the Red Hat Amphitheater in downtown Raleigh! Along with special guest The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger. Tickets are on sale now, but you could get them for free by listening to WKNC. Just be the correct caller when the DJ asks for it and you could win yourself a trip to see Beck and The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger live! Beck has been rocking out for a little over 2 decades now with his hit songs like Loser and Where It’s At. Recently, Beck released a new album, Morning Phase, which has received fairly positive reviews. The latest album shows a more mature songwriter, but it definitely differs from Beck’s older music; less alt. rock/electro more rock/folk. So whether you’ve got a Devil’s Haircut or are just a Sun-Eyed Girl, Be on the listen for KNC DJs giving away these tickets!

For more info on Beck and Morning Phase visit: http://www.beck.com 

For more info on The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger visit: http://www.thegoastt.com

Good Luck!

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Concert Review

A Hunky-Dory Musical Experience at NC Museum of Art

NC Museum of Art (NCMA) amphitheater is a beautiful place to experience music.  You can ride your bike there, enjoy a picnic on the lawn, and choose to stand in the pit.  The sunset added a colorful tone to start the evening.  And the breeze lightly shook the maple trees surrounding the venue adding additional resonance to the aural experience.  

Before settling down with my WKNC co-patriot, C. Biscuit,  I spoke to a few old friends before Angel Olsen set the mood.  ”Angel Olsen is amazing…Her last album is one of my favorites…you’ve got to look her up.”  After ‘enlightening’ some people I sat down for Angel to serenade me. 

Instead of the emotional force I’m used to hearing, Angel sounded like a wimpy high school girl performing in front of her chorus class for her Sophomore year choral exam.  After two songs the audience completely lost interest, and within seconds the audience was louder than she was.  I hate people who talk and talk and talk during performances, but I really couldn’t blame the audience this time.  It was as if Angel thought her assignment was to play background music for an ex-hippy summer solstice gathering.  After ending her small set I pondered the many factors in her life that could have caused this off performance.  

And then Iron & Wine went on.  Iron & Wine was hunky-dory.  His melodies don’t tend to push the status quo and they rhythm mirrors the demographics of NCMA (old white people).  That being said Samuel Beam’s voice affects the soul like Vix-Vapor-Rub, you just can’t help but be affected. I enjoyed his music at base of the stage and danced to what ever rhythm my body could take away from his melancholy music.

Overall, a 2.5 on the 3 scale.

-Coyote

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Music News and Interviews

On July 14th, The Fray will be coming to the Red Hat Amphitheater in downtown Raleigh, and WKNC has tickets for you to claim! All you have to do is call in once the DJ asks, and these tickets could be yours to cherish forever and ever. Opening bands include Barcelona and Oh Honey (links below). The lines are 919-515-0881 & 919-515-2400, so be on the lookout (or listen-out) for the DJ’s giveaways and win yourself some free tickets! To find out more about The Fray’s Helios Tour and their new album Helios visit their website.

Good luck!

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Local Music Music News and Interviews

Phian interviewed the Bourbons before their show at Tir Na Nog Irish Pub’s Local Band Local Beer night. They also played three songs: Speakeasy, Louisville, Kentucky, and a special unnamed track.

The Bourbons will be playing in Raleigh again on August 28th at the Pour House.

You can follow the Bourbons on Facebook, and buy their self-titled album on Bandcamp.

Listen here.