—David Menconi, Down on Copperline Sylvan Esso’s most recent studio album “No Rules Sandy” includes a half-dozen brief instrumental interludes, including one with the cryptic title “(Betty’s, May 4, 2022).”… Read More →
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Hillsborough artist Mango Martinez nominated for Latin Grammy
—David Menconi, Down on Copperline Hillsborough’s Mango Martinez is an artist who does a little of everything. He creates visual art, plays and markets and sells music, organizes things. But… Read More →
Saxsquatch: the Viral Musical Cryptid who Hails from Chapel Hill
—David Menconi, Down on Copperline Some five years into his career as cryptid Saxsquatch, things are pretty positive nowadays. This past month found Saxsquatch everywhere from Chicago’s Riot Fest (on… Read More →
Katharine Whalen’s Jazz Squad Releases Third Studio Album
—David Menconi, Down on Copperline The third and newest album by Katharine Whalen’s Jazz Squad is called “Let’s Get Lost: Songs Chet Sang” (Modern Harmonic Records), a homage to the… Read More →
Stars Love Hillsborough’s Pre-War Guitars Co., who make New Guitars that Look and Sound Decades Old
—David Menconi, Down on Copperline Some years back, Woody Platt was at a festival with his former band Steep Canyon Rangers. Somebody was admiring Platt’s guitar – which looked weathered,… Read More →
