Lees Cut Takes Duck’s Beach Club to Church

Matthew ThomasStaff Writer Lees Cut is an up-and-coming variety band based out of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. At present, the band is a four-piece composed of Quinn Widerman, Matt Carswell, Wyatt Thomas, and Harper Newber. I was lucky enough to see them playing as a five-piece with Dante Patterson, who can play any instrument, but mostly played lead guitar in the performance. He was a … Continue reading Lees Cut Takes Duck’s Beach Club to Church

A$AP Rocky brings Mosh Pits to Greensboro on his “Injured Generation Tour”

Chase Cofield Staff Writer In the current political climate we live in with the government being shut down for 35 days, people are angry and upset at the state of our nation. Many would let out their energy behind a keyboard, but on a cold Tuesday night, A$AP Rocky gave an outlet for those looking for a release at his recent concert at the Greensboro … Continue reading A$AP Rocky brings Mosh Pits to Greensboro on his “Injured Generation Tour”

Twin Fantasy: A Night at the Cradle with Car Seat Headrest

Emily Hicks Staff Writer The Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro welcomed back a familiar band on Friday night, as Car Seat Headrest came to town as part of their Twin Fantasy tour. The air was muggy, but spirits were high as the crowd mulled through the entrance to the venue. Car Seat Headrest’s cross country tour celebrates the re-recording of lead singer Will Toledo’s solo album, … Continue reading Twin Fantasy: A Night at the Cradle with Car Seat Headrest

A Post-Hardcore Throwback: Blessthefall at The Blind Tiger

Emily Hicks Staff Writer While Hurricane Florence was approaching Wednesday night, the looming storm couldn’t keep down the hardcore scene on Spring Garden Street. The occasional breeze floated through the open back doors of the Blind Tiger, cooling down the inevitability sweaty bodies that are a key aspect of every hardcore show. The weather was perfectly suited to the popular attire of the evening: skinny … Continue reading A Post-Hardcore Throwback: Blessthefall at The Blind Tiger

Priscilla Renea at the Cats Cradle

Krysten Heberly Editor-in-Chief   “I would rather have a concert for people who love me, than a room full of strangers,” were the words of Priscilla Renea, as she took the stage for a particularly intimate show. Though the crowd was thin during her May 18 show at the Cats Cradle, those who did make the rainy trek to the infamous venue were in for … Continue reading Priscilla Renea at the Cats Cradle

Concert Review: Charly Bliss with Skating Polly

Krysten Heberly Editor-in-Chief   When thinking of Fayetteville Street in Raleigh, North Carolina, the last thing you likely picture is an unbelievable rock show. Yet, on Thursday, May 3, that’s exactly what you could find if you found yourself standing in the crowd at Kings nightclub. It was here that a crowd of blue jeans, great haircuts and large smiles awaited the arrival of Charly … Continue reading Concert Review: Charly Bliss with Skating Polly

Nap Eyes at The Pinhook

Emily Hicks Staff Writer  If on a Friday night you find yourself walking past The Pinhook in downtown Durham, you might not even think to step inside. From the street, it looks small and cramped and it isn’t immediately obvious that there’s even a stage within. Many folks likely just consider it a bar. From the inside, though, the bar hosts a small stage with … Continue reading Nap Eyes at The Pinhook