The Bardo Arts Center hosted a blending of styles Tuesday night, March 12, as world music fusion group InFlame took the stage. InFlame’s sound is a unique one. Performed by four artists from four different countries, InFlame is a fine blend of traditional Indian classical styles and Hispanic flamenco music. Comprised of an acoustic guitar, […]
Musicians turn to fans, not labels, for support
March 11, 2013 by
Amanda Palmer has done something the entertainment industry has been struggling to do since the early days of Napster. She has found a way to effectively combat the piracy of her music. In a 14-minute talk at a recent TED conference in the United Kingdom, Palmer talked about how she used crowd funding, or asking […]
The Locust Honey String Band jammed with locals
March 9, 2013 by
The Locust Honey String Band was welcomed at WCU on March 7 for the First Thursday Old-Time Bluegrass Jam Series in the Mountain Heritage Center. Locust Honey performed for an intimate crowed, playing some original songs and cover songs, both featured on their new album “He Ain’t No Good.” While Ariel, Chloe and Meredith all […]
Locust Honey String Band to perform at WCU
March 7, 2013 by
Asheville based group, Locust Honey String Band will be playing at the WCU Mountain Heritage Center tonight at 7 p.m. The one-hour concert is part of this season of First Thursday Old-Time and Bluegrass Jam Series at the Center. The band of three women- Chloe Edmonstone, Ariel Dixon, and Meredith Watson play a mix between blues, old […]
Vagina Monologues give WCU something to talk about
March 6, 2013 by
Power, change, orgasm, vagina and pain, these were a few of the emotions and words that were instilled into the hearts of the audience during a controversial yet unforgettable performance. The Vagina Monologues opened on Friday, March 1, and ran through Saturday, March 2, in the UC Grand Room. The two day performance brought a […]
“Tarzan of the Apes” captivates audience
March 6, 2013 by
“Tarzan of the Apes” was brought to life on Tuesday, Feb. 26, during a live radio broadcast at the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center of Western Carolina University. The mainstage production packed a large crowd of WCU students and community members, all anticipating an unforgettable experience and the story of Tarzan. The […]
