Grandma Sparrow: Like Children's Music for Adults
Drummer Joe Westerlund is a busy man. He plays with Triangle based band Megafaun as well as Califone and Durham's Mount Moriah. But recently he's been working on something else altogether. It's called...
View ArticlePhil Cook Brings The Sounds Of The South Together In Debut Solo Album
Wisconsin native Phil Cook headed south for a new home in North Carolina 10 years ago. Since then, he has been in a band with Justin Vernon from Bon Iver , formed Megafaun with his brother Brad Cook...
View ArticleSylvan Esso & Friends Take Over Shakori Hills
After a year on the road, Durham-based duo Sylvan Esso has gathered pals for a concert and campout near home this weekend. They'll join tUnE-yArDs, Wye Oak, Helado Negro and Well$ at Shakori Hills...
View ArticleHiss Golden Messenger Sees 'A Different Kind of Light'
Hallelujah Anyhow is the new record from Hiss Golden Messenger. Its 10 songs help shine a light on what M.C. Taylor calls the dark clouds he's designed to see.
View ArticlePhil Cook Celebrates Community on 'People Are My Drug'
Phil Cook likes to be busy. The Durham musician is a founding member of Megafaun and plays in Hiss Golden Messenger. He's also shared the stage with heroes Mavis Staples and John Prine. Now, Cook is...
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