‘Jonesing’ for the Blues

“If your life revolves around obtaining a substance, you’re a junkie, of whatever it is that you need to obtain,” he revealed. “Now if that’s heroin, then that’s a really tough break,” he half-jokingly spoke, exposing a grin underneath his silver mustache. “But for me, it’s music. I see myself as a new music junkie,” […]

WCU School of Music Artist-in-Residence week

The WCU School of music will be hosting the Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra from Monday, March 18 through Thursday, March 21 for this year’s Artist-in-Residence series. Students in the School of music will have the opportunity to work with this group of professional string musicians. Clinics and workshops will be held throughout the week. At […]

Shinedown returns to Knoxville

Over 6,000 people rocked the Knoxville Civic Coliseum on Feb. 23 when Jacksonville, Florida rock band, Shinedown, returned to the hometown of lead singer Brent Smith. Shinedown currently consists of Brent Smith on lead vocals, Zach Myers on lead guitar, Eric Bass on bass, and Barry Kerch on drums. They are best known for their […]

Skid Row’s self-titled debut album turns 30

For 30 years, music fans have heard the music of Skid Row through the radio or other forms of media whether it be a power ballad like “I Remember You” or heavy hitters like “18 and Life,” which proved to be their biggest hit by reaching No. 4 on the US Billboard Hot 100. On […]

Passion for music leads to 23 years and counting of business ownership

With just one foot in the door or even just a peek in the window, one will find a place that exudes character and passion. The shop is filled with just about everything: records, CD’s, vape and hookah accessories, quirky gifts, t-shirts, stickers and so much more. The atmosphere of In Your Ear Music Emporium […]

WCU hosts 17th Tournament Of Champions

The sounds of trumpets, drums and flutes filled the Cullowhee valley on Saturday, Oct. 21 for the 17th Tournament Of Champions. The Tournament Of Champions is a marching band competition hosted by the Pride Of The Mountains. The competition featured 24 bands from North Carolina and Tennessee traveling to WCU for one day to compete […]