Distillers, brewers, winemakers play big, giving role in communities
This story first appeared in Carolina Journal By John Trump Scott Smith, one of the partners who own and run Outer Banks Distilling in Manteo, loves his...
A dram of Laphroaig 10-year is great way to celebrate National Scotch Day
By John Trump Someone — it’s not clear who — declared Friday, July 27, National Scotch Day in the U.S. OK, then. As though we...
First Listen: Couldn’t Be Happiers release ‘His and Hers’ tunes on Spotify
By Lisa Snedeker A year after the Winston-Salem, North Carolina-based dynamic musical duo, Couldn’t Be Happiers, formed, they will release two singles — “Cajun Spider-Man”...
Cary Live presents The Roosevelts, Koka Booth Amphitheatre presents Summerfest with legendary North Tower Band on Saturday, July 21
By Lisa Snedeker The Town of Cary is offering three live musical opportunities for fans of all ages and all kinds of genres on Saturday, July...
Scythian, David Childers to play benefit for Water For People at Lincoln Theatre in downtown Raleigh on Aug. 4
By Lisa Snedeker MerleFest and International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) fans listen up: Celtic rock band Scythian and folk singer-songwriter David Childers have announced they will perform on Saturday, Aug. 4, in...
‘Giving a damn:’ Greensboro’s Fainting Goat Spirits releases small batch single malt
By John Trump History made by hand. By people who give a damn. Corny and trite? Maybe to some. But to people like the Normans,...
The Judy Chops share the love this summer with latest album release
By Lisa Snedeker One of my favorite places to discover new music is at festivals like this week’s Red Wing Roots Music Festival in Mt. Solon, Virginia....
Booker’s ‘Backyard BBQ’ a slow, smoky sipper
Barbecue. The word conjures images wholly specific to the imaginer. The device, be it a pit, smoker, or grill of any variety. The ultimate purveyor...
New cask-strength rye kicks things up a notch
By John Trump Rye whiskey is in the midst of a full-throated comeback. A typically tough grain to distill, rye reached its zenith before Prohibition...
Listen Up: Live music opportunities abound for Memorial Day 2018
By Lisa Snedeker There are numerous live music festivals and venues throughout North Carolina, Virginia and beyond on tap to help you celebrate the...