This powerful series continues with two original and moving artists! Lynn Swisher Spears is a regional treasure, beloved as a member of the band Fair to Middlin’, as well as a solo singer-songwriter. Her musicianship and writing captivate audiences. Jodi James joins us from Fayetteville; she is a survivor of Black childhood in America, with… Read More →
Songwriting
Emerging Diverse Voices in Orange County
What is on the minds of our young, gifted, diverse community writers? Find out through our gifted student poets & writers Jamira, Gulinky, and Arul, and their take on young, contemporary life. This event also features two of their talented teachers, poet/singer-songwriter Areale Smith and performance poet Eric Zeigler. This event will move you; light… Read More →
Down on Copperline: Celebrating Rocktober with Wes Collins
By David Menconi If you ever find yourself at Pittsboro’s Chatham Community Library and come face to face with librarian Wes Collins, don’t worry if he has a far-away look in the eyes – he’s probably just writing another song. The Chapel Hill resident is one of the best songwriters in the Triangle’s vital Americana… Read More →