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 […]
Hoss Howard Band to perform local benefit concert
February 15, 2013 by
Jeff “Hoss” Howard and his Hoss Howard Band will perform a benefit concert at the Cullowhee Valley School on Saturday, Feb. 23. Doors open at 6 p.m. and prizes will be announced at 6:30 p.m. The Hoss Howard Band plays southern rock and country style music. In May 2012, the band embarked on a mini-tour […]
Kip Moore rocked out at WCU
January 18, 2013 by
By Kathleen Kiser and Jessica Chester Hundreds of Western Carolina University students crowded the Ramsey Center to rock out to country singer Kip Moore. Kip Moore, a Georgia native, was the headliner event for Resolutions 2013 sponsored by AK Hinds University Center and Residential Living on Wednesday, Jan. 16. Kip Moore just finished a long […]
Dethklok obliterates the Tabernacle
December 11, 2012 by
ATLANTA, Ga. – It was a night of brutality at the Tabernacle in downtown Atlanta as Dethklok took the venue by storm on Saturday, Dec. 8 along with fellow metal bands All That Remains, Machine Head, and The Black Dahlia Murder. Dethklok was previously scheduled to play at the Tabernacle on Sept. 5 as part […]
WCU Inspirational Choir performs Christmas Concert
December 7, 2012 by
The 35 student members of the Western Carolina University Inspirational Choir presented a Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 2, in the Grandroom of WCU’s A.K. Hinds University Center. The program consisted of four contemporary/inspirational songs performed by the choir, led by choir director Shelton Parks, plus two Christmas songs that included the audience’s participation. Everyone that […]
Fill your ears with holiday spirit
November 7, 2012 by
Dillsboro Lights and Luminaries festival is a month away and the preparation for it are in full swing. Susan Belcher, WCU first lady, was seen at the Sylva’s The Golden Carp singing in the holiday spirit while recording the video invitation to kick off opening night of the 29th anniversary of Dillsboro Lights and Luminaries. […]
