—David Menconi, journalist and author The name may imply a lazy afternoon out in the country, but quite a bit of energy is going into Sleepy Fest. A new day-long… Read More →
Hiss Golden Messenger
Big Night In for the Arts: Headliner Round-up
by David Menconi If nothing else, the March 10 “Big Night In for the Arts” fundraising telethon on WRAL-TV will serve as a local-music primer – and a reminder of… Read More →
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… Read More →
How Raleigh, North Carolina Became a Hotbed of Independent Music
Down on Copperline: Billie Feather
By David Menconi Check the “Current Bands” section of Billie Feather’s website, and you’ll see no less than eight acts covering everything from bluegrass to punk. She also does the… Read More →
