Carolina Bands On The Rise: The Situationals

Written by Chris Coleman

        The Situationals is a band from Charlotte, NC powered by their love of  80’s style Alternative rock and  Contemporary Indie rock.  They put a modern spin on Post Punk Power pop.  By Definition, “Power pop" (or powerpop) is a popular musical genre that draws its inspiration from 1960s British and American pop and rock music.  It typically incorporates a combination of musical devices such as strong melodies, crisp vocal harmonies, economical arrangements, and prominent guitar riffs.  The most important and influential band in Power pop history are The Beatles. 

        From their Myspace page, http://www.myspace.com/thesituationals.  There are 5 different tracks by The Situationals.  These tracks were "Celebrity Meltdown", "Play", "Sometimes",
"Way too Blue", and "Boys of Troy".  "Celebrity Meltdown" is a great song, it paints a picture of a Celebrity having problems in their life, and that they are forced to show people their personal life, no matter what happens. A great lyric in this song is “Sitting there on my T.V screen, man are you ok?”.  "Play" has a sad feeling to it.  The lead singer, Candice Tucker, sang as if the song was about her life struggles and that she had no time for sympathy, she had to “Play”.
        "Sometimes" has very pumped up rock cords backed up by Candice Tucker singing about what seems to be about throwing caution to the wind and sometimes doing what you feel like doing.  "Way too Blue" sounds like a great break up song. In the beginning, you think its going to be a depressing song.  Finally, "Boys of Troy" sounds like a tribute to the entitled, “boys” of Troy, and what happened to them, and their city, their heaven, and how the band sees Charlotte, NC as there heaven.
       Other than Candice Tucker, the band also includes Kelly Morse, Todd Day, Jason Perkins, and MichaelCarinelli. The songs listed above, and more are on the album, Heaven is High, and the Emperor is far Away,
that is available now. Look out for their new album, Bellwether. about the old  “ boy meets girl, they date, then boy leaves girl, girl is sad” but its more about trying to forget about the “boy” rather than missing him.

 

http://www.thesituationals.com/

 (The Official Website for the Band)

Raeford, North Carolina artist Hancho shoots video in hometown

Contribution by Miss 910


Raeford, North Carolina artist Hancho shoots video in hometown.  Artist Hancho pays homage to his neighborhood as he shoots video in hometown of Raeford NC, Robin Heights.  Look out for video premiere. Video shot by Miss 910.  Although this artist moved away to Maryland, he never forgot his roots.  This is his second video in Raeford this year and he plans to shoot 2 more before the year is out.  He is proud of his deep family roots in this small town.  He is said to be someone that a lot of the youth look up to in his hometown.  He believes strongly in never forgetting where you come from.  His cousin died a week after shooting video so this video has sentimental value to his community because everyone there is like family.

New Mixtape from UnXplained Country Days, & City Nights

Take a listen to the latest mixtape 

from 2 Da Realness Entertainment recording artists

UnXplained titled
Country Days, City Nights. 

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Kam Moye (Supastition) Retires

          For those who have been asking for updates on myself and my album. Kam Moye is longer an artist on MYX Music Label. As of a few months ago, MYX Music is no longer in business from my understanding. At this point my album is kind of lost in the shuffle and I am hoping to get things resolved as far as rights to the music go. The mother company ABS-CBN took some serious losses in the past year so they cut off finances for it’s smaller subsidiaries including the label. It was beyond my control and nothing could have prevented it. More than a few artists lost their deals. I’ve dealt with a similar situation before when Chain Letters in 2005 was released and two or three months later the distribution company shut down without warning. That’s just the way the ball bounces. Hopefully things will work out for all parties. I wish Karim Panni (label manager of MYX) all the best in his new endeavors. There will be no more singles or videos off of the album. Thanks to those who supported the album. I am grateful for the opportunity regardless.

          At this time, I have no plans on recording another professional solo album as Kam Moye or Supastition. This decision isn’t based on my recent situation with MYX Music but based on the state of the music industry and where it’s going. It wasn’t an easy decision for me but I felt that it was the best choice. I’ve sacrificed a lot of money and time and it’s just not worth it to continue with it the way I have done in the past. All isn’t bad news though… I have enough unreleased songs saved in the stash at this point to compile a few more albums. With that being said, I’m going to put those songs together and make them available for free download as soon as I can get clearance from the producers and guest artists involved. There is no release date and there won’t be one. There will be no labels or promo involved. Whenever I can get the okay from everyone involved then I’ll put up a link on my site, Facebook, etc… It’s as simple as that. Not to mention, I have recorded close to 100 guest appearances in my career so I’m sure they will continue popping up on the internet throughout the years. There are some other MC/producer projects that I already had in the works with Dela (from France), D.R. (Electric Ave), and Madwreck. I’m a man of my word so I will make sure that those projects are finished and completed. I’ve been left hanging way too many times by people that I’ve worked with in the music industry so I’d never do that to people I respect. I mainly chose to do projects with them based on their talent, loyalty, and just being good people and friends in general. The collaboration project with Dela may be released on CD/iTunes depending on what he decides to do with it but the other two projects will be free releases. Also, I just provided DJ Concept (Bash Brothers) with over 70 songs to release in a Kam Moye/Supastition mixtape series in order to help distribute the remaining songs in my catalog.

          Although I’ll always write and record music, I have no interest in to pursuing it professionally anymore as an artist beyond this point. 5 record deals, 3 albums, 3 EP’s, 5 videos, 12 countries, and 40+ U.S. cities is more than enough for me to be proud of. I know some people will wonder why can’t I still just make music? The truth is that I have never “just made music” because most of my career I have managed myself (until recently), booked most of my own shows & tours, found my own record deals, found my own producers, and most recently recorded my own music. That takes a toll on you and your personal life after awhile. Out of all those duties, I spent the least amount of time rapping and recording music. With music being technically free nowadays, that’s way too much effort for the results I’ve seen. Waking up to see a blog giving away your entire discography for free followed by a single sentence saying “support the artist” is a very humbling thing to see when your rent is due. That’s not bitterness, it’s just today’s reality… I’m at peace with that. I’m going to make sure that the rest of the music in my catalog will reach those fans who have supported me over the years. This isn’t some corny retirement speech or “I quit” rant… just me personally giving you an update on what to expect and what not to expect from me. I’m sure people will interpret it any way that they like though. I had originally written a lengthy and personal message breaking down a lot of things but I realized that nothing on the internet is personal anymore. Thanks all of those who have supported and all of you who will continue. I’ll update you on things as soon as I can. Hopefully you will enjoy the rest of the music and if not then you have more than enough music from me already. Peace and respect y’all.

- Kam Moye (Supastition)

Halloween Carlimo 31st

Download the latest mixtape by Carlimo da Don titled 

Holloween Carlimo 31st

here

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Interview with Carlimo Da Don

How would you describe yourself as an artist?

I am a versatile styled artist.  I am from the south so that speaks for itself.  Basically I am a lyrical down south artist that represents the trap!

What makes you different from today's artists? 
I have my own distinct vocabulary and sound!


What type of beats bring out the best in what you do?

Usually trap records bring the beast out!  I also like smooth tracks with synths, and digital sounds.


Speaking of beats, what producers have you worked with? 

I have worked with Yung Shun, Big Xae, DJ KL, Writer's Ink, Yung Frank, D-shine, and myself!


What other artists have you shared the mic with? 

Mainly Freddy Cooper (lil bro), I have collaborations with Luckbone, Anon, Jerz, Trigga Happy, Trill Pimp, Lil Mo, EZ Green and Mystro.

Who would you like to work with in the future?  
I wouldn't mind working with Gucci Mane, Kanye, and OJ Da Juiceman, along with other local artists from my area.

Speaking of the future, where do you see yourself as an artist in the next 5 years? 
Basically I see myself in artist development, and working on production for others, and basically getting my lil bro into the industry!!

While on the topic of the future, what do you have in store for the remainder of this year (2010)? 
I have another 2 mixtapes to drop HALLOWEEN CARLIMO 31st and WELCOME TO MY TRAP.

Now lets get off the topic of the future and talk about the past, what would you say is one of your greatest achievements as an artist so far?
I have had many but to win the "One Mic Monday" competition was my most favorite.  Back in 06 I was on Slip-n-Slide website promoting my first single "PULL ON OVA".  I have also performed at over a hundred open mics!

What would you say has been one of your worst experiences in the music industry so far and how did you learn from it? 
Leaving my friends who I started with because of a money situation.  I will never do it again.

What advice would you give other artists coming up in the game today?
Stay true to your character and your mission.  Remember that God gave you this talent, so use it in a way that he would want you to!!

You have 6 mixtapes recorded, could you tell us a little about them?

Belly of the south-First tape I put out with the help of my close friends, we were young and hungry on this one!!  I liked it, but real talk it was weak ass hell!  The Don will Now See U- was my first solo project included hits "For Your Murda" "Gunpowder" and "Pull on Ova".  This tape was hosted by 2 DJs, Dj POLO and DJ STRECHOMATIC!  All White Mixtape- was basically a greatest compilation of my past works, you can download it on Hot New Hip Hop.  I'm Certified Mixtape- download for free at DatPiff.com  Grandaddy Purp Mixtape- Features "KMF", "Swagger Jacker", "Broadway Trappin", download for free at DatPiff.com.  Trap-Tarded Mixtape. 

What other projects do you plan on working on?

I am finishing up Halloween Carlimo 31st and working on another mixtape by December!   At the top of next year I am gonna be working on my album entitled Golden Fruit.

Is there anything else you would like to plug, any shout outs? 
Shout out to my Lil bro Freedy Coop, Gametyme, Writer's Ink, J know Truth, and Esquire Williams.

Download these songs from

Carlimo Da Don

"Google Me"

Download:  http://www.mediafire.com/?eyzc6ok6is8dmwh

"Swag Jack Real"

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?q6bljomb8prkxzl

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Carolina Bands on The Rise: Rogue Nation

Written by Chris Coleman

      I have recently been listening to a Charlotte North Carolina based band called, The Rouge Nation. They have a CD out already called Be Your Own Rouge Nation.  The album has 18 tracks, 19 if you count the Ending skit. When it starts, you here this Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Officer reporting  in to other officers about a fire hydrant and then you get thrown into this awesome song called “ Your Blowing Smoke”.  It has a pure punk rock sound in every song.  The Rouge Nations also throw in comedy with songs like “Capitan Assgrab”, “Paris Hilton Generation” and “If I Were To Kill OJ This Is What It Would Sound Like”.  They are true to the Punk sound in all of their tracks. My favorite Tracks on this CD are “Unicorn”, “If I Were to Kill OJ” and the title track “ Be your own Rouge Nation”.
The Whole album is great in my opinion.
      The Band is made up of  Chris Peigler - Bass and Vocals, Keith Barnes - Drums, Mike Earle - Guitar and Vocals, Luke Warm (2006-2009)- Guitar and Vocals, Kevin Gavagan (2005-2007) - Drums and Insults, Eric Seitlin (2005-2006)- Guitar and Vocals.  Also, check out their EP, American Ruins.  They  have a great review on I Tunes saying “These guys are from my city, Charlotte, NC. They are just some great dudes that like to play punk rock. They sound kinda like the Circle Jerks or like Sex Pistols kinda stuff. If you like Punk, get this. “ Go Check out their Myspace page,  http://www.myspace.com/theroguenations, and also,
this goes out to the former Band member, Luke Warm. Rest in Peace.  Condolences goes out to your family.

Interview with Shetia Mae

Recently C. of The Carolina Inquirer was blessed to sit down and have a one on one interview with one of South Carolina's rising stars, Shetia Mae. In this interview, Shetia Mae talks about her music, her recent accomplishments, and her plans for the future. Talk a look at what this bright young artist has to say.

How long have you been rhyming?

I've been rhyming since I was about 15, but never seriously until July of 09'

 

How would you describe yourself as an artist?

I would say that I'm a lyrical, "punchline" type rapper.

What makes you different from all the other artists out here today?

I feel that most artists now-a-days are just in it for the fame and money, but I do it because I love music, its my passion.

Who does Shetia Mae listen to for inspiration?

T.I.,  Yo Gotti, Jeezy, Gucci Mane, list goes on an on (laughs).

 

 

What does Shetia Mae get into besides music?

Music is 1 of my main focuses but I am a mother first.  I have a two year old son so he takes up all of my other free time.

What type of beats bring out the best in what you do?

Hardcore, crunk, southern, heavy bass types.

 

Speaking of beats, what producers have you worked with so far?

I get most of my beats off the net...(soundclick).

Who would you like to work with in the future?

Zaytoven, Drumma Boy, Ryan Leslie.

Speaking of the future where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Record deal and a few mill' (laughs).

What would you like to accomplish with your music between now and then?

To get enough people 2 listen to and follow my music just for the appreciation of real music.

Speaking of accomplishments what would you say has been your greatest achievement in your career so far?

Getting as far as I have being strictly independent.

What would you say has been your worst experience in the music business so far and how did you learn from it?

Someone "stealing" a song from me, and it just taught me 2 be on my p's and q's and make sure O get everything copyrighted.

How would you describe your latest release the Certified Trap Gurl Mixtape?

A great first effort.  A learning tool.  Motivation to perfect my flaws for the next project.

What projects do you have lined up for the future?

Currently working on a new mixtape now...

Is there anything else you would like to plug, any shout outs?

You can listen to the whole certified trap gurl on the link below.....

www.reverbnation.com/shetiamae

and shout outs 2 Rock Hill,SC, $treetz.  Lil' Dirty, Mack, Cran Neely....the whole 77...its a movement!!!

H-Bomb AKA Lava Boi In-Store Album Release Performance at Manifest Discs & Tapes (When: Aug 6th)

Friday Aug 6th, join All Real Records artist H-Bomb AKA Lava Boi at Manifest Discs and Tapes in Charlotte, NC for his album release performance and signing.  The event starts at 7 PM and lasts until 9 PM.  Manifest Discs and Tapes is located 6239 SOUTH BLVD.  Charlotte, NC

For more information on this event and H-Bomb e-mail  allrealrecords@hotmail.com

New Single from UnXplained "Do It Again"

UnXplained

"Do It Again" (CLEAN VERSION)

Download:  http://www.mediafire.com/?12ni0a5nfmm

 

Check out the latest single from South Carolina based hip hop duo UnXplained.

For drops, interviews, bookings, or any requests contact Derrick - 864.266.3204

 

You can stream the song here before downloading it.

Stop Da Violence Event 2010 (When: July 17th)

Saturday July 17th, 2010 The Ketchmore Kids Foundation wants to bring everyone closer together for Stop The Violence 2010 Event being held at Enderly Park 3318 Tuckaseegee Rd. in Charlotte, NC.  WPEG Power 98, The Mayor of Charlotte Anthony Foxx, hip hop legend Special Ed, and several local rappers are scheduled to speak at this event.  For more information go to http://www.ketchmorekids.org

Ike Turnah's Different Spokes

Download the latest project from this very gifted Charlotte, NC based lyricist Ike Turnah titled Different Spokes for FREE here at this link http://iketurnah.bandcamp.com/album/different-spokes?permalink.

Ike Turnah describes this project as a collection of duets with other talented rappers and performers all on one complete disc.  The anthology features guest vocals from Dee Richards, Panama Ski, Charles Herron, Kam Moye (Supastition) and others over a unique blend of smooth, soulful boom bap compositions reminiscent of hip hop's golden era.  Those tracks were produced by a collection of veteran North Carolina based music producers such as DJ DR, Madwreck, Blaqsmith, Matt Cagle and Sun 7.

This project is well worth the listen, and although this is a free release it is 

well more than worth the time spent!

Download the compilation and feel free to tell us your 

thoughts here at TheCarolinaInquirer@yahoo.com

Something 4 The Heads (When: July 10th)

On Saturday July 10th come check out some of the most talented hip hop recording artists and poets in the "Queen City" (Charlotte, NC).  Check out live performances from Dee Richards, Kill Ripkin, Mekkah, Big Treal, Maf Maddix and Veega at The Mill @ Boudreaux's 3306a N. Davidson St. Charlotte, NC 28205.  Ladies free 'till 12 AM,  $5 to enter.  Doors open at 9:00 PM.  DJ Selector E. will be providing the sounds.  For more information e-mail yagoseason@gmail.com for more information!

Behind The Scenes of the J. Cole "Who Dat" Video Shoot

Check out this behind the scene footage from the J. Cole "Who Dat" Video
courtesy of Hustle Mill.





http://www.hustlemill.com

The Return of Monday Night Mic Fights (When: Every 1st Monday of The Month)

Monday Night Mic Fights is back!  This time it's being held at Jeff's Bucket Shop located 1601 Montford Dr., Charlotte, NC on every first Monday of the Month.  No dress code and no cover charge!  Come on out and watch performances from some of the most talented recording artists in the "Queen City" and surrounding cities. 

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J. Cole's New Single "Who Dat"

Listen to the new single from Germany born, Fayetteville, NC raised Roc Nation Recording artist J. Cole titled "Who Dat"!  You can stream the song by clicking on the embedded YouTube video link.

Take a look at J. Cole's official website here at

http://www.jcolemusic.com

Interview with J.O.T.

J.O.T. AKA Grande Gato gives us a one on one exclusive interview for The Carolina Inquirer.  In this interview J.O.T. talks about his past accomplishments in the music industry, the books he's published, the artists he's worked with and what he plans to do in the future! 

The Carolina Inquirer:  You go by many different aliases, Grande Gato, J.O.T., Supaflyy Preest, why the different names and which one do you prefer to use the most?

J.O.T.:  J.O.T. and GRANDE GATO are the two names I use the most.  J.O.T. is the name I originally started out with even before I used to rap when I was a DJ spinning at different events in both HIGH SCHOOL(parties at the SAWTOOTH building, the NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY, etc) and COLLEGE(NC STATE ATHLETE & SORITY PARTIES, NIGHTCLUBS, etc).  I started using the name GRANDE GATO when I started getting more serious about rapping in SPANISH, especially when I was performing at LATINO shows in both MIAMI FLORIDA and NORTH CAROLINA (UMOJA FESTIVAL in downtown MIAMI  by the old arena, the HISPANIC FESTIVAL's "FIESTA" in downtown WINSTON-SALEM, NC STATE'S "EL SALSABOR" event in RALEIGH, etc.  The name SUPAFLYY PREEST is just the pen name I used when I wrote the three books that were published (almost every book author has a pen name).

How would you sum up your style as an artist?

My style is very diverse....by that I mean I do a lot of different things and I feel this is due to the fact that I have been exposed to a lot of things from being a DJ (I got exposed to a lot of different types of music styles because I played everything from rap, hip hop, reggae, go go, R & B, spanish rap, reggaeton, house, etc). 

What types of beats bring out the best in you? 

Any beat brings out the best in me because I love to challenge myself.

 

Speaking of beats, what producers have you worked with so far? 

As far as NORTH CAROLINA producers I have worked with EDDIE KANE (FORTUNE 500), N.B. (ACE MOB ENT.), LESLEY BLAIR (PHATT TRAXX), and MYSELF.  I have also worked with a young upcoming producer from VIRGINIA name DJ LETTERS on the 2009 CD album PARA GANAR I put out.  My recent 2010 12 inch vinyl NORTH CAROLINA STREET HEAT project has some beats/tracks from FLORIDA producer J MUSIK(TRAK WORK ENT.) on it.

 

What artists have you worked with so far?

Rapper JONNOTTY aka RELL NYCE from NORTH CAROLINA, reggae artist FIRE MARSHALL aka CLOVIS DOUGLASS from the island of ST. KITTS, rapper DON CABAN aka SMARTY FRESH
from NORTH CAROLINA, R & B female artist Y.O. aka YOLANDA RODGERS from NORTH CAROLINA, Christian rapper CHANCE aka WAYNE WHITE from NEW YORK, rapper HOLLYWOOD aka HAROLD MITCHELL from NORTH CAROLINA, rapper CAPPASTRO aka BRIAN SHEAR from NORTH CAROLINA, Christian rapper PARABLE aka QUINTIN HILL from NORTH CAROLINA, Christian R & B female artist MS. CRYSTAL aka CRYSTAL DUPONT, and country female artist MONYA DENNIS.

 

 

Who would you like to work with in the future?

Any music artist known or unknown that's serious about their music!!!!  

 

 

You are a man of many different talents, you are also an author, could you tell us a little about the books you have published? 

The first book I wrote, titled "ABOUT J.O.T.", gave people deeper insight about my music and what I was trying to say with each CD album (for the record I have put out seven CD albums, four CD singles, and five 12" vinyl projects).  It also touches about me overcoming CANCER during the process of me coming out with my fourth CD single.  The second book I wrote, titled "BREAKING STEREOTYPES", talked about my career so far from beginning to the present (my brief beginning as a breakdancer, DJ, music producer, rapper, and now record label owner).  The third book, titled "I COULD HAVE GOTTEN REVENGE BUT I DIDN'T", talks about how I chose not to lose focus on my music goal even though I had daily obstacles like the police trying to trump up bogus gun charges against me for no reason, a failed marriage, and other life problems trying to tear me down along the way.

 

 

You were recently featured in the documentary titled "Authoring Action" by director Nathan Ross Freeman, could you tell us a little about that? 

I met NATHAN at an event that MYA ANGELOU's niece hosted.  We talked, and I sent him some of my original music tracks I made.  At a later date we met over an informal business dinner with other people he worked with and he introduced me to them as a music producer that he would be working with on his film projects.  He really liked my tracks and the rest is history.

 

Getting back to the music you also run a label, could you tell us about the acts you have signed to your label? 

MS. CRYSTAL aka CRYSTAL DUPONT, MYSELF, JONNOTTY aka RELL NYCE from NORTH CAROLINA, reggae artist FIRE MARSHALL aka CLOVIS DOUGLASS from the island of ST. KITTS.  Since I was the main artist with the most exposure at the time (music video "PRESS ON" featured on BET, all major Piedmont Triad television stations interviewing me, getting interviews on radio stations of different genres in the piedmont triad such as rap station 102 JAMZ with DJ SOUNDMACHINE, R & B station 97.1FM with BUSTA BROWN, and gospel station 1540 AM THE LIGHT with ANITA DEAN & STU EPPERSON) I concentrated on my career the most by promoting myself through CD ALBUMS, 12" VINYL, MUSIC VIDEO, BOOKS, and CLOTHING.  The other music artists signed to J.O.T. records were promoted mainly through live shows I booked for them in both MIAMI FLORIDA & NORTH CAROLINA, and also through the 12" vinyl NORTH CAROLINA STREET HEAT various artists projects I put out and distributed to both famous celebrity DJs and local DJs.

 

 

What's in the future for J.O.T. Records? 

Expanding the music globally so that artists on J.O.T. RECORDS can grow both finacially and creatively.

 

 

Speaking of the future where do you see yourself in 5 years? 

In FORBES magazine, on OPRAH.....all over both ENGLISH & SPANISH radio and television stations.

 

Where do you see the music industry in 5 years?

I see it becoming more diverse with music styles and also music artists thinking outside the box.  I have already seen it happening with multi-platinum secular artists like JAY-Z being successful with owning a record label, gospel artists like KIRK FRANKLIN & MARY MARY getting rotation on both gospel stations and secular Rap/R & B stations and still going multi-platinum, LATINO artists like PIT BULL and CYPRESS HILL are incorporating their SPANISH lyrics to mainstream rap and are recording more songs with AFRICAN AMERICAN artists as well.

 

 

You also have a clothing line, could you tell us a little more about that as well? 

It is still in the beginning stages, meaning that we haven't massed produced any clothing items yet.  We have to still secure a major clothing manufacturer for that.  It has been strictly used as promotion for my production company SOUL-FULL PRODUCTIONS and my record label J.O.T. RECORDS, but just to let everyone know the mens gear is called SOUL-FULL WEAR and the women's is called LADY SOUL.  We also have a urban part of the SOUL-FULL WEAR & LADY SOUL clothing line called NORTH CAROLINA STREET HEAT.  Like I mentioned before we are not selling any clothing yet just promoting the company.

 

 

Is there anything else you would like to plug, any shout outs? 

SHOUT OUT TO MY CITY WINSTON-SALEM, NC....SHOUT OUT TO NORTH CAROLINA....SHOUT OUT TO EVERYONE I HAVE EVER WORKED WITH MUSICALLY....SHOUT OUT TO ALL OF THE PEOPLE BOTH IN THE INDUSTRY AND NOT IN THE INDUSTRY WHO HAVE SUPPORTED ME....SHOUT OUT TO GOD FOR GIVING ME THE STRENGTH TO GRIND LIKE I DO!!!!  THANKS to C. from THE CAROLINA INQUIRER for interviewing ME!!!!  Check out both NORTH CAROLINA STREET HEAT & SOUL-FULL on FACEBOOK!!!!  ALSO CHECK OUT WEBSITES:WWW.NORTHCAROLINASTREETHEAT.COM AND WWW.SOULFULLPRODUCTIONS.COM

Just A Preview of Sunday Night Sessions

If you have yet to attend Sunday Night Sessions, the weekly Sunday Night event held at Jack Sprat (161 E. Franklin St.) in Chapel Hill, NC then here is just a glimpse of what you  have been missing!  Check out the YouTube video bellow provided by Hustle Mill (http://www.hustlemill.com)



The weekly event is hosted by Kaze and Bishop Omega.  The video clip features performances by Phonetic, IC, Kutta Mane and Chillz!  For more information e-mail SOTC94@Gmail.com
 

The Line Up (When: June 19th)

On Saturday June 19th, come out and witness some of the best performances by some of the biggest and most talented recording acts in the "Queen City" (Charlotte, NC) AKA G.O.D. City at Club Prevue in Charlotte's infamous NoDa area brought to you by God City, Black Flag, and Blo Out Records!

The Line-Up will include performances by Jimmy Bass, Big Jillz, Ike Turnah, Denero, Big Treal (Joe Grizzly), A. Moss, and Rhythum & Bluz!!!

The event starts at 10:00 PM, $5 for men, ladies free all night.  The event will be hosted by Bluz with Selector E. DJing the event!

The Prevue is located 2909 N. Davidson St., Charlotte, NC.

Sunday Night Sessions (When: Every Sunday)

Sunday Night Sessions is a music industry networking event held every Sunday night at Jack Sprat (161 E. Franklin St.) in Chapel Hill, NC.  For more information on this event e-mail SOTC94@gmail.com

Spring Fling 2010 (When: April 24th)

DTP Recording Artists T.K.-N-Ca$h will perform during Spring Fling 2010 at American Legion located 101 E. Oak Grove in Mount Holly, NC 28128.

The event is being organized by the Ketchmore Kids Foundation a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting our youth by providing positive activities and self empowerment workshops to guide them in right direction.

For more information on Ketchmore Kids you may go to http://www.ketchmorekids.org

Billy B. Speaks Out!

Keyboardist and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina resident Billy B. would like to share some words with some of the readers here.

About His Music: "I'm 71 years old and this is my hobby! I play keyboard and I love music."

About The Myrtle Beach Music Scene:  "I love local bands, they work hard for low pay and get very little credit!"

 

About Publishing:  "I despise ASCAP and BMI, they are nothing more they a bunch of free load lawyers that rip of the entire music industry! They should not stop local small bars, niteclubs and restaurents from having 'LOCAL BANDS' from playing music! That is where all young artist get their start. Any of those places should not have to pay fees to ASCAP or BMI! These 'Local bands' can't even afford health care, leave then alone! I guess the rich boys won't it all and that's a shame! More bars taverns, and niteclubs would have live music here in Myrtle Beach, SC if we could get rid of ASCAP and BMI! That would be a big benfit for musicians across America!"

Be sure to check out Billy B's website dedicated to Myrtle Beach's rich arts and entertainment scene here at http://www.williambaylor.com 

RenoFest: Bluegrass Festival (When: March 26th, 27th and 28th 2010)

It's the 4th weekend of March, so you know what that means??  It's time to get ready for RenoFest!  This weekend March 26th - the 28th.

Come on out and watch your favorite Bluegrass Band, guitarist and banjo player compete in the largest Bluegrass competition of the season, held in Downtown Hartsville, SC.  It'll be fun for the entire family!  If you haven't already you should order your tickets here at
http://www.renofest.com/tickets.html

Need directions?
Click here http://www.renofest.com/directions.html

Here is the official site for RenoFest  http://www.renofest.com

Come out and enjoy some good food, great music and awesome people!

Mingleberry

Take a look at one of the largest nightlife and entertainment guides for North Carolina on the web right now.  http://www.mingleberry.com  

The Mingleberry site provides party-goers with a large database of events and parties held in North Carolina's major cities.  The list of events are thoroughly detailed, giving the users very specific information from the event title, address to the location where the event will be held, dates and times, right down to the phone number and/or e-mail address to the party's organizers.

The site also provides a large list of photos taken at the various social gatherings listed, to help viewers decide what places to go, and to let others know what excitement they have been missing.

For more information on the Mingleberry site and services e-mail them at info@MingleBerry.com

and visit the website at http://www.mingleberry.com

Welcome To The Carolinas

What is the Carolina Inquirer?   The Carolina Inquirer is an online newsletter dedicated to the arts, and entertainment scene in North and South Carolina.  This blog features news articles and interviews with bands, artists, comedians, actors, filmmakers and various performers and entertainers based in the Carolinas.  The Carolina Inquirer also lists events, parties and social gatherings held in this region.  Our mission is to open the eyes of the Carolina citizens to the rich arts, and entertainment arena growing and building in their own backyard, and to help the states blossom into becoming a popular tourist attraction for outsiders.  If you would like more information on The Carolina Inquirer please feel free to e-mail us at thecarolinainquirer@yahoo.com