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Feb 03 2021

Down on Copperline with Katharine Whalen’s Jazz Squad


—article by David Menconi It’s such a natural, the only surprise is that it’s taken this long: An album of Squirrel Nut Zippers alumnus Katharine Whalen singing nothing but songs by the late great jazz chanteuse Billie Holiday. The album is To Hide a Heart That’s Blue, available on Bandcamp, and it’s the first release… Read More →

Posted by Katie Murray · Categorized: Down on Copperline, Featured, Monthly Features · Tagged: david menconi, down on copperline, Katharine Whalen, Katharine Whalen's Jazz Squad, music

Jan 01 2021

Down on Copperline: Mipso Regathers and Returns with Confidence


—Article by David Menconi For most of its existence, the bluegrass-flavored Americana group Mipso has had a steady upward trajectory. Since forming on-campus at UNC-Chapel Hill about a decade ago, Mipso cultivated a following that grew locally, regionally and nationally. They became a top draw on the live circuit, and also regulars in the top-10 of… Read More →

Posted by Katie Murray · Categorized: Down on Copperline, Featured, Monthly Features · Tagged: david menconi, down on copperline, mipso, music, Rounder Records

Dec 02 2020

NC Music Magazine: David Menconi – Step It Up & Go Is “The” Book On NC Music


Posted by Katie Murray · Categorized: News · Tagged: david menconi, music, NC Music Magazine, Step It Up & Go

Nov 30 2020

Down on Copperline: Orange County Music Gift Guide


—Article by David Menconi This has been an exceptionally difficult year for arts and music communities everywhere, with the Coronavirus pandemic bringing live-music and entertainment gatherings to an abrupt halt. The future remains uncertain for nightclubs and other venues. The silver lining, however, is that plenty of local artists kept right on releasing music. In fact,… Read More →

Posted by Katie Murray · Categorized: Down on Copperline, Featured, Monthly Features · Tagged: C Albert Blomquist, Chris Stamey, david menconi, down on copperline, Freeman Vines, HC McEntire, Hiss Golden Messenger, jaki shelton green, mipso, music, Rachel Kiel, Suah Sounds

Oct 31 2020

Down on Copperline: Musicians and Murals: Scott Nurkin and Libba Cotten


—Article by David Menconi Chapel Hill resident Scott Nurkin has always led something of a double life – rock-band drummer by night, mural painter by day. While he makes most of his noise as drummer in bands including Birds of Avalon, he makes a living as a painter. It’s enough of a living to support… Read More →

Posted by Katie Murray · Categorized: Artist Profiles, Down on Copperline, Featured, Monthly Features · Tagged: carrboro, chapel hill, david menconi, down on copperline, Libba Cotte Mural, Libba Cotten, Murals, North Carolina Musicians Mural Project, Scott Nurkin, The Mural Shop

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