Music Features
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Looking Back: Two Decades of Memories at The Evening Muse
In our latest print issue, Pat Moran wrote about the history of The Evening Muse, which celebrates its 20th anniversary…
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The Little Music Club That Could: The Evening Muse Turns 20
Joe Kuhlmann has noticed a curious thing about The Evening Muse, the cozy yet legendary music club that celebrates 20…
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Krystle Baller Gives Youth a Voice Through Pachyderm Music Lab
There’s a sense of freedom and discovery in the videos and songs coming out of Pachyderm Music Lab. In “Tiger,”…
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Arsena Schroeder Opens Up With Intimate Concert Series
At 17, Arsena Schroeder was catapulted into the fast-paced world of high finance. By her sophomore year at Pfeiffer University,…
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Prankster Punks Dollar Signs Have ‘Hearts of Gold’
Erik Button insists he’s not the victim of a hit and run although he sings about it in the song…
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Charlotte Music Icon Funky Geezer Finds New Wind on TikTok
With a smile and a friendly wave, the eccentric 72-year-old man greets his 2.7 million followers. A longtime staple of…
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Wilma Draws From the Past To Forge a Hard-Rock Future
“Trigger warning: This video contains depictions of injustice,” reads the title card. As the graphic fades, drummer DJ Buchanan’s…
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Folk Rap Band Returns with New Vibes and New Video
Members of the Charlotte-based Folk Rap Band were driving back from Ohio when they saw a pickup truck flipped over…
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Farrahgamo Busts Onto the Charlotte Music Scene With Momentum
Folks have spent their free time during the pandemic shutdowns in different ways. Maybe you’ve upped your level of binge-watching,…
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Love Thy Neighbor Fest Marshals Musicians to Help Our Homeless Neighbors
Justin Fedor was driving past a homeless tent encampment in Charlotte when one of his stepchildren asked the question that…
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Petrov Takes Center Stage in Charlotte’s Indie Rock Scene
It’s not surprising that indie-rock powerhouse Petrov pairs careening post-punk guitars and soaring pop melodies with a passion and professionalism…
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Greg Willingham Pushes Jazz N Soul Music Through a Pandemic
When Greg Willingham, co-owner and founder of live entertainment promotion company Jazz N Soul Music, started streaming concerts, there were…
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Jason Jet Opens GrindHaus, a Music Studio Patterned After Coworking Spaces
Soulful R&B artist, songwriter and educator Jason Jet is adding a new occupation to his prodigious list of accomplishments: studio…
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New Plaza Midwood Guitar Shop Gives the Gift of Sound
“There’s this story about Jaco Pastorius’ bass,” says Philip Wheeler, co-owner of Gold Tone Workshop, a new guitar shop in…
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Charlotte’s Queen of Neo-Soul Cyanca Dishes on New Beginnings, New Label, New EP
Save for DaBaby, one would be hard-pressed to find a Charlotte musician with more momentum than Cyanca in this moment.…
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Halloween Music in Charlotte: Eight Spooky Local Songs
It’s that time of year again, when the chills running up your spine might not even be caused by a…
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