Music

• Painters bang on drums for two hours in downtown Durham

  Result 1

  Discovered January 6, 2009 at 1:44 pm

  I have a new appreciation for drums now that my BF is teaching me how to play them. So I was excited when I saw this performance art that two painters/drummers recently came up. Check out the short video of this duo banging out a continuous beat in an empty Durham storefront.

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• Record sales slip with the economy

  Result 2

  Discovered January 5, 2009 at 2:37 pm

  Music lovers who enjoy vinyl are cutting back on their purchases. NBC17 reporter Chris Cowperthwaite went to a record and CD convention in Raleigh on Sunday at the Holiday Inn at Crabtree Valley Mall. Not surprisingly, some say sales have slipped as folks look for ways to save in these tough economic times.

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• WKNC launches blog

  Result 3

  Discovered January 2, 2009 at 8:11 am

  The folks behind the awesome programming at WKNC 88.1 (N.C. State’s kickass radio station) have launched a blog. It features a sharp design and good information. Thanks to local music blogger Karen Mann for bringing it to my attention. I’m definitely adding it to my reader.

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• If you don’t like Candlebox, do something about it

  Result 4

  Discovered December 22, 2008 at 9:57 am

  So you probably know I’m a little disappointed Candlebox will be among the bands performing free during this summer’s Downtown Live concert series. Local music blogger Karen Mann has a great suggestion. Instead of complaining, let’s do something about it.

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• Candlebox to perform at Raleigh Downtown Live on May 30

  Result 5

  Discovered December 19, 2008 at 4:03 pm

  I owned a Candlebox shirt when I was in grade school (it was a birthday present). I owned the cassette single of “Far Behind” and rocked out to it. Little did I know 15 years later I’d have a chance to see the band live and for free. Triangle Music has the details.

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• What are your music roots?

  Result 6

  Discovered December 19, 2008 at 2:43 pm

  I grew up in Memphis; rock and blues run through my veins. Durham blogger Peter Holsapple tells what runs through his, courtesy of an older brother who bequeathed him this Blues Project album. What music did you grow up with?

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• Avett Brothers to open for Dave Matthews Band this spring

  Result 7

  Discovered December 16, 2008 at 8:42 am

  Avett Brothers will open for a Dave Matthews Band in Raleigh on April 22, New Raleigh reports. But Jedidiah, a longtime Avett Brothers fan, isn’t so sure this is a good fit for the increasingly popular North Carolina band. Check out his post to see if you agree with his rant.

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• Who Rocked the Tutu?

  Result 8

  Discovered December 9, 2008 at 1:32 pm

  If there’s a man who could pull off the white tutu look with style and panache, it’s David Byrne. Check out New Raleigh’s write up (including gorgeous photos) of Byrne’s Monday night performance at Meymandi Hall.

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• Ani DiFranco to perform at Carolina Theatre

  Result 9

  Discovered December 9, 2008 at 1:00 pm

  Just got a press release announcing Ani DiFranco will perform in Durham on March 10. Details are below:

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• What were the best albums of 2008?

  Result 10

  Discovered December 9, 2008 at 8:54 am

  It’s time for the annual music roundup. You’ll probably hear Casey Kasem’s countdown soon (actually, is he still a DJ? or has Ryan Seacrest replaced him)?! At any rate, check out the Triangle Music blog to vote on your top five favorite albums of the year. Be sure to tell me what you picked.

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