One thing the most gluttonous of gormandizing holidays is not lacking is…girth. Given Thanksgiving is now overflowing with deep fried turkeys, blow-up yard pilgrims, ethnic cleansing debates, wine, family tension, pickled beets (you know who you are), and football, it seems as though there’s barely enough room to pack in one extra pinto bean. … Read more
All photos by Kristen Abigail The combination of bluegrass songstress Jessica Lea Mayfield and folk legend Seth Avett made for a memorable evening this past Tuesday at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. The duo released Seth Avett and Jessica Lea Mayfield Sing Elliott Smith this past week. It includes 12 cover songs that Mayfield and Avett recorded … Read more
Winston-Salem, you’ve done it again. The city that I only ever knew for having an associated brand of cigarettes, is actually a wicked groovy place! Lots of friendly people, tasty grub (chicken satay baja taco hell ya,) and most importantly, great music. Phuzzphest was replete with talented artists last year, but Phillip Pledger and crew … Read more
After the resounding success of the last two years, Phuzzphest, Winston Salem’s premiere independent music festival, begins anew tomorrow evening. 2013 was SiC’s first time at the party, and we had such a blast that we’re returning again this year! My deficit of sleep is only about to get larger, but I have no problem … Read more