Category Archives: Music
Stop Kiss
Breaking new ground for BLT STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES Beth Strickland isn’t playing it safe with her choice of Stop Kiss for her directorial debut. She admits the show, centering around two women, Callie (Cat Thomas) and
Summer Music Showcase 2016
SUMMER MUSIC SHOWCASE By: Ami Brown That time of year is upon us once again! The hot summer is just around the corner. What better way to cool off than to join friends and listen to awesome music! The
Bringing Back the Front Porch
The Southport Songwriter Festival is building our community and bringing people together BY: JEFFREY STITES One of the hallmarks of human civilization, of the dividing line between animals driven by instinct and humans driven by culture, is the creation of
That’s What Friends Are For
The Sea Notes 2016 Spring concert STORY BY: JEFFREY STITES Friends. Many of us came to the Southport area from elsewhere, putting us far from family. Friends fill that gap– sharing holidays, supporting us through troubles, celebrating
Vance Gilbert
OFF-THE-CUFF, FOR A CAUSE STORY BY: JEFFREY STITES Vance Gilbert’s upcoming visit to Brunswick County is in support of his just-released album of sublime jazz standards, but don’t think that that alone tells you who he is or what to expect.
Stayin’ Alive
After all these years! BY: JEFFREY STITES So what’s your favorite Bee Gees song? Come on, you know you have one. The album Stayin’ Alive alone sold over 30 million copies. Songs from “I Started A Joke”
The Kennedys Sing an American Dream
The folk-rock duo make a stop at Odell Williamson BY : JEFFERY STITES Fans of American roots music have a treat in store this month as The Kennedys make their third appearance in Brunswick County. Combining sounds reminiscent of Buddy
An original family band
The Annie Moses Band is six siblings and dad offering an eclectic musical mix By Neill Caldwell Reading the background on The Annie Moses Band might remind the reader of the Von Trapp family … musical parents encouraging their large
Finding His True Voice
American Folk Musician John Gorka Visits Southport STORY BY: KATHLEEN McGOWAN In the early days, John Gorka studied Philosophy and History at Moravian College in eastern Pennsylvania. It was there, in Bethlehem, where he discovered Godfrey Daniels coffeehouse.
Tis the season for music
Local concerts offer opportunities for getting into the Christmas spirit BY: NEILL CALDWELL “Snowflakes in the air Carols everywhere Olden times and ancient rhymes Of love and dreams to share.” – “Christmas Time Is Here” from A
