“Echoes of the Cotton Club” was a live radio broadcast at the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center for one night only on April 24, but just as any play it it takes long preparations and practice. And it all starts with the auditions. The Western Carolina Journalist followed a few of the […]
VIDEO: Greening Up The Mountains 2014
April 28, 2014 by
Jackson County’s 17th annual Earth Day celebration was a huge hit on Saturday and generated large amounts of revenue for the local economy. Everything went extremely well considering last year the event was cancelled due to a rain out. Check out this exclusive video of Greening Up The Mountains in Sylva on April 26, 2014. […]
Heavy metal documentary comes to Asheville
March 1, 2014 by
Few bands could survive the kind of year 2012 was for Virginia based heavy metal outfit Lamb of God had, even fewer would be bold enough to film it for the rest of the world to see. Directed by Don Argot, “As the Palaces Burn” is a documentary about Lamb of Gods 2012 tour, where […]
A dream in production
November 8, 2013 by
Daniel Ross is juggling responsibilities and working for his dream. His long-time passion for music sparked a new love for music production, leading him into starting Avidity Recording Studio. Ross launched Avidity in 2011 and has since carried steady clientele over the last two years, most of whom are WCU students. Ross, a junior and […]
Concerts on the Creek returning this Friday in Sylva
May 27, 2013 by
Concerts on the Creek will present the Ryle Holler Boys this Friday, May 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bridge Park outdoor venue in downtown Sylva. “I am excited for the concerts to start back this year,” said WCU student Lindsey Collier. “I went several times last summer and enjoyed it. I met a lot […]
Behind the scenes with Porch 40
May 27, 2013 by
Soul Infusion Tea House and Bistro was packed when Porch 40 played on Saturday, May 4, but when it’s Porch 40 it’s always packed. Porch 40, a funk/jazz/rock/energy band, has become a local favorite in the Sylva/Cullowhee area. Andrew Duncan (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Scott Burr (vocals, saxophone, synthesizer), Mitchell Metz (vocals, violin, bass, guitar), […]
