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'Zeroed in on funk': Chapel Hill-based band JULIA. talks creating in quarantine

By Ben McEntire | June 15

About three years ago, Torin Alston, Danlee Gildersleeve, Todd Davis and Sean Meehan came together to form JULIA., a Chapel Hill-based alternative blues-rock band turned "funk foursome." The band just finished recording their latest album in Asheville. Staff writer Ben McEntire sat down with Davis and Meehan to talk funk, flow and the evolution of the group.

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Local musician Drell discusses his career and his future in the industry

By Ben McEntire | March 4

Drew Ellis (Drell) is a UNC student and music producer.

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'Alo Ver spells A Lover': UNC student doubles as local musician

By Ben McEntire | January 29

“Alo Ver spells ‘A Lover’. That’s a good mindset to have when listening to my music, because I am trying to spread nice vibes and encourage love. And I haven’t quite gotten out the things and sounds that I want to share. Stay tuned.”

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'We felt synergy right away': Check out the Synchronicity Shindig in Durham

By Ben McEntire | January 9

The inclusive, communal event will consist of two bands along with several other local musicians.

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Looking into the Chapel Hill-Carrboro music scene over the decade

By Ben McEntire | December 9

This decade has seen the rise of local music venues and student bands, establishing Carrboro and Chapel Hill as a unique, indie music space.

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From Nobel Peace Prize Concert to Memorial Hall: Musician brings Sarod to Chapel Hill

By Ben McEntire | November 12

Amjad Ali Khan's performance, hosted by the Carolina Performing Arts on Nov. 13, aims to expose individuals to cultural music differences.

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A festival of the awesomely strange: Oddville’s live art experience

By Ben McEntire | October 31

Explore a new world of art with Oddville, the art festival that embraces all things weird.

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Rachel Despard opens up about music's influence on her life

By Ben McEntire | October 24

Rachel Despard's interest in music began when she was young. Now a senior at UNC, music still serves as a defining part of her life.

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'Americosmic': The sounds of Violet Bell come to Cat's Cradle

By Ben McEntire | October 12

Come to Cat's Cradle this Friday to see Violet Bell, the local band that is bringing innovative sounds to the genre of bluegrass.

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'We are the land we live on': Celebrate the Eno River at JamborEno

By Ben McEntire | October 4

JamborEno's goal is to spread awareness of the Eno River and its importance to the community with games, live music, jam sessions, camping, food and drinks.