Some things never change. Like the transformative thrill of a rockin’ first concert. With your parents.
The Sound of Ingenuity: Terry McInturff’s Guitars
The recipe for an epic electric guitar solo is simple: Take one rock legend. Eric Clapton will do. Add a guitar made by Siler City’s Terry McInturff. Turn the amp up to 11. Stand back.
The Sound of Escape: A Quest for an FM Converter
AM radio is fine if you’re looking for hog prices or want to listen to monophonic versions of Christmas songs. But, if you’re a teenager in a small North Carolina town in the ’70s, you want — you need — FM.
The Sound of Community: Carolina Gold
On weekends, when other guys his age are content with kicking back and listening to music, Joe Allen is sweating his way through marching band routines — and he wouldn’t have it any other way.
The Sound of Discovery at Lunchbox Records
Records — you know, the big, round, black discs that introduced you to Nat King Cole and Kenny Rogers and The Beatles — are still spinning at Charlotte’s Lunchbox Records.
Author Frances Mayes Finds Muse in Chatwood
The Under the Tuscan Sun author has recently taken up residence in the literary town of Hillsborough, making the early 19th century Chatwood property her labor of love.
Mipso in Japan
In the summer of 2013, Mipso's Jacob Sharp, Joseph Terrell, and Wood Robinson toured Japan. We caught up with them to learn more about their experiences abroad and the mini documentary that showcases their travels.
The Our State Music Series
For over a year, we've been inviting North Carolina musicians and bands to play their music in our office. Click on the images below to watch these sessions.
Scuppernong Books Creates Community Among The Shelves
At Greensboro’s independent bookstore, good reads are ripe for the picking.
