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Introducing the Independent Weekly’s Simple Music Video Series: Frank Fairfield-

The purpose of the Independent Weekly‘s Simple Music Video Series is to capture local and touring musicians who we feel are producing something special. The hope is to capture something very simple in order to mirror the experience of viewing a performance as if you were in a small crowd watching a quiet set.…
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Raleigh Weekend Round-Up for May 18 – Wow, there are ton of events going on this weekend, so much that we couldn’t blog about all the great things happening in Raleigh’s Creative District and beyond. A few of our Southwest Raleigh friends have sent us some tips … Continue reading → – http://southwestraleigh.com/2012/05/raleigh-weekend-round-up-for-may-18/

Artsplosure 2012 is This Weekend May 19 & 20 – Raleigh has several great festivals throughout the year and one of the very best is Artsplosure—a celebration of the creative art energy of our city. This year is no different as the streets in and around Moore Square are transformed … Continue reading → – http://southwestraleigh.com/2012/05/artsplosure-2012-is-this-weekend-may-19-20/

FREE Premium Tickets to the Carolina RailHawks this Saturday May 19th! Contact me to claim yours through Vybee.com, courtesy of WRAL & the CBC Network. Check out Carolina Soccer (Foo’Ball) at it’s finest.

This should be a kick-ass match between
the Carolina RailHawks & the Puerto Rico Islanders.

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WKNC Summer Interest Meetings and DJ Training! – NC State students can learn how to apply to train to be a DJ over the summer as well as learn how to become involved with the station in all other areas May 23 and May 24 from 5:30-6:30pm in Witherspoon Student Center room 201. – http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wknc881FmRaleigh/~3/_D2ZIGitRYs/

The Saturday Market At Rebus Works Highlights for May 19 – The Saturday Market is open this Saturday, May 19, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in Boylan Heights–next to the Boylan bridge and is continuing to create ties within the community.  It’s an undeniably enriching atmosphere with local and sustainable … Continue reading → – http://southwestraleigh.com/2012/05/the-saturday-market-at-rebus-works-highlights-for-may-19/

Grammy nominated and globally acclaimed DJ Paul Van Dyk has been ranked the World’s No. 1 DJ by DJ Magazine’s ”Top 100 DJs.” PVD, as he is known by fans worldwide continues to dominate the electronic music charts and appears at the pinnacle of every Top DJ list around the globe.

The guys at iGroove have worked some magic to bring this legend of House & Dance Floor Anthems to Raleigh. For those that love to dance, this promises to be a night of grooves and moves from beginning into the early morn.

Make sure to secure your tickets now as they are already selling out…

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Paul Van Dyk – Evolution World Tour – Raleigh, NC – Eventbrite

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Yep Roc announces 15th-birthday bash-

To celebrate its 15th birthday this fall, local label Yep Roc Records is gathering the tribes in mid-October for a three-night blowout at Cat’s Cradle with Nick Lowe, Robyn Hitchcock, Dave Alvin, Fountains of Wayne, Chuck Prophet, Jon Doe, the Minus 5 and many other artists who have released records on the label in the past decade and a half.
The shows, set for Oct. 11-13, also will feature Liam Finn, The Sadies, Sloan, Cheyenne Marie Mize, Jim White, Eleni Mandell and others to be announced.…
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Dwarr lives!-

[Editor's note: Dwarr was set to play The Pinhook in Durham tonight, Wednesday, March 16. His entire tour has been canceled.]
ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, Durham bar The Pinhook will host the fourth and final gig of South Carolina outsider-metal outfit Dwarr’s first-ever tour.…
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“The Super Bowl of Bluegrass Music” — and “the Hopscotch”-

Denny Edwards dubbed it “the Super Bowl of Bluegrass Music.” Well, it (the World of Bluegrass) is coming to Raleigh in the fall of 2013, 2014 and 2015 — after which, maybe it’ll be permanent?…
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Special Recognition Local Lunch, May 18 – Friday, May 18, DJ Mollypop will serve up a local lunch full of gratitude. This special show will be from 11:30 a.m. until 1p.m., serving to thank those local bands and community members who have helped make this year at WKNC awesome. Be sure to tune in! – http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wknc881FmRaleigh/~3/s2g-Hq6YCEM/

Parks in the Creative District: Rose Garden – Visiting the Rose Garden in May is a must!  The roses start to bloom and the weather is typically just perfect for a stroll, picnic, or photo ops.  And, being only a few blocks from Cameron Village and Hillsborough St, … Continue reading → – http://southwestraleigh.com/2012/05/parks-in-the-creative-district-rose-garden/

The guide to the week’s concerts

Dwarr, Black Bananas, Caravan Of Thieves, Lilac Shadows, Jenny Besetzt, Savage Weekend, Pierced Arrows, Don’t, Class Actress, Penguin Prison, White Life, Cassis Orange, William Tyler, Hiss Golden Messenger, Damien Jurado, St. Vincent, Shearwater, more

This week’s guide contains: YES, PLEASE: Dwarr, Black Bananas, Caravan Of Thieves, Lilac Shadows, Jenny Besetzt, Savage Weekend, Pierced Arrows, Don’t, Class Actress, Penguin Prison, White Life, Cassis Orange, William Tyler, Hiss Golden Messenger, Damien Jurado, St. Vincent, Shearwater…
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Free Electric State’s Monumental Life

Dark, engaging and built on infectious rhythms, Monumental Life finally sounds like Free Electric State. (Custom Made Music)
by Corbie Hill
Bassist and vocalist Shirlé Hale and guitarist David Koslowski may have recently left North Carolina to return to Baltimore, but their band, Free Electric State, remains alive and well. Indeed, if their second LP, Monumental Life, serves as any indication, the Durham-born rock quartet may be doing better than ever before, even if its halves are now separated by a five-hour drive.…
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Live: Pipe and Archers of Loaf, in pictures-

Triangle indie rock legends Archers of Loaf and Pipe shared two local stages last weekend—Friday, May 11, in Saxapahaw, and Saturday, May 12, in Raleigh. Independent photographer Adam Kissick paid a visit to Kings in Raleigh to capture the bands in their return to action.…
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Tour D’Coop features Urban Chickens in the Creative District – Guest post by Tour D’ Coop The growing urban farming movement has put chicken coops in some of the nicest neighborhoods. Clucking hens are an important part of gardens right around the corner here in Southwest Raleigh. On Saturday, May … Continue reading → – http://southwestraleigh.com/2012/05/tour-dcoop-features-urban-chickens-in-the-creative-district/

Got to be NC Festival, May 18-20 – The 2012 Got to be NC Festival, operated by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, is returning to the N.C. State Fairgrounds Friday, May 18 through Sunday, May 20. Gate admission and parking are free. The three-day agricultural … Continue reading → – http://southwestraleigh.com/2012/05/got-to-be-nc-festival-may-18-20/

Downtown Raleigh Living Tour – Call for Volunteers – Guest post by Downtown Raleigh Alliance It’s not too late to volunteer for the Downtown Raleigh Living Tour on Saturday, May 19. We need energetic and enthusiastic people to give a few hours of their time next Saturday. If you’re … Continue reading → – http://southwestraleigh.com/2012/05/downtown-raleigh-living-tour-call-for-volunteers/

Tonight: Lee Ranaldo at Bull City Records-

Before his opening performance for M. Ward tomorrow at Duke University’s Page Auditorium, Sonic Youth guitarist and sometimes-singer Lee Ranaldo has a treat for the rest of Durham: He will perform solo material tonight at 6 p.m. at Bull City Records. The event is free.…
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How the Eschler Music Foundation is Returning Music to the Community – Have you heard about the Eschler Music Foundation? I hadn’t either until recently. It’s a non-profit in Boylan Heights working on an annual concert series. Don’t worry, you haven’y missed anything yet, it’s scheduled to debut this Fall. But while … Continue reading → – http://southwestraleigh.com/2012/05/how-the-eschler-music-foundation-is-returning-music-to-the-community/