blues

Watch this Clip of Lightnin' James at Soup To Nuts Live!

Lan Nichols — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:00:00 +0000

He's cool, calm, and collected, a hardcore Bluesman, and a prolific performer who believes in his art. Lightnin' James brings his own music (and a couple of notable Blues standards) to life during WHQR's Soup To Nuts Live! in the MC Erny Gallery. James has performed throughout the Carolinas and competed at the 2012 Cape Fear Blues Challenge.

Check out this clip of James performing Divin' Duck Blues by Sleepy John Estes. (Video: Lan Nichols)

Friday Feedback for July 6, 2012

Cleve Callison — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 09:00:00 +0000

Nina Burrell wrote:

The thing I look forward to most about when I can retire is that I will be able to listen to more of [WHQR]. I am not a big fan of classical music but I appreciate that others are.

George Edwards of Wilmington wrote:

Good variety, considering the demands for balance. I would enjoy more evening jazz, .... I would also endorse these shows for consideration; Fiona Ritchie-Thistle & Shamrock (in addition to the new Celtic music show which is quite good), Mountain Stage, and Putumayo World Music.

My Top Five: Blues Artists You've Never Heard Of

Lan Nichols — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:00:00 +0000

The Blues. Its origins are murky (okay, muddy), and it’s legacy is passed from generation to generation. The people who play the Blues happily adopt the genre, give it a home, dress it up a little, and influence it in their own way. While you’ve (likely) never heard of them, here are some ear-opening performers who have made the Blues their own…

Ladies Sing The Blues on FSB

Lan Nichols — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:38:18 +0000

During the month of November, Front Street Blues will feature a strong roster of female voices. Make no mistake - women have a firm hold on this genre, and they're not letting go.