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Red Dirt NC: Weekend Watch, March 9-11

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Get ready for another weekend packed with Red Dirt entertainment across the state…

While there are plenty of weekday shows worth attending, those taking place on the weekend seemingly always take things to another level. Last weekend shows were scattered across the state and while the Charlotte area is home to a majority of this week’s entertainment, it will be worth both the time and money to make a trip.

Saturday provides a bevy of entertainment within just a 20-mile radius north of Charlotte. You won’t go wrong choosing any of the available options so grab some friends, get out and go enjoy a show!

FRIDAY – MARCH 9, 2018

Corey Hunt Band – French Broad Brewing in Asheville

“Hunt’s songwriting ranges from sincere romanticism to outlaw rebellion, and their do-it-yourself approach to booking, recording, and gigging has given them the freedom to explore and expand their music as they grow.  With room to grow and momentum on their side, their crowd-pleasing and relatable take on modern roots music is poised for bigger and better things every time they hit the stage or the studio.”

SATURDAY – MARCH 10, 2018

Shane Smith & the Saints – Puckett’s Farm Equipment in Charlotte

From their home base in Austin through performances across the country (17 states) and abroad (Ireland), these five gentlemen have not just stuck stubbornly to their musical and lyrical convictions. They’ve defied audience expectations by delivering incendiary shows, each one ignited by the band’s ability to unleash, feed from and feed back the energy of the crowd — in spite of the fact that they don’t fit easily into any musical category.

Flatland Cavalry – Puckett’s Farm Equipment in Charlotte

At some point between Lubbock and Midland, the land shifts from endless cotton rows and rich farmland into pump jacks and mesquite tree filled pastures. Lubbock roots-country outfit Flatland Cavalry straddles that line between the Panhandle and the badlands of West Texas with their bright, earthy country ballads and gritty folk ramblers. Vocalist and chief songwriter Cleto Cordero’s honest, smooth songwriting revolves around the vernacular world of West Texas that he’s constructed with dusty, sun-soaked character sketches, brooding self-evaluations, and candid love songs that all have the ability to turn into singalong anthems.

Pistol Hill – New Korner Pub in Mooresville

Independent and traditional country music. Emerging local artists within the genre featuring both original songs and covers from some of your favorite individuals and bands.

Corey Hunt Band – The Evening Muse in Charlotte

A second opportunity this weekend!

SUNDAY – MARCH 11, 2018

Shane Smith & the Saints – Apps and Taps Pontoon Stage in Mooresville

A second opportunity this weekend!

Flatland Cavalry – Apps and Taps Pontoon Stage in Mooresville

A second opportunity this weekend!

Just a few more hours (maybe less) separate you from the weekend and one of these incredible shows. Make plans now and don’t miss out on another weekend filled with quality music.

Keep spreading the appreciation for these sounds and artists, maybe we’ll see you at a show!

Red Dirt NC Winners Announced

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Our first giveaway has concluded with six winners across three social media platforms…

In our continued effort to spread the love for Red Dirt and Americana music across the state of North Carolina and our region, we decided to orchestrate the very first RedDirtNC promotion by involving you – the fans!

By simply following our accounts and then either commenting, tagging, or retweeting, you were entered into a random drawing for one of our brand new stickers. These will soon be available for purchase but we wanted to get a few out to our first supporters immediately.

In just one week we had over 100 people eligible to win so we utilized a random name selector, found online, and entered everyone into the system via how they chose to participate. Whether by using Instagram, Facebook or Twitter, entrants were submitted within their respective categories and the fun began.

At the push of a button winners were chosen by the computer and then notified from our accounts. Congratulations to each of the following for winning our very first, but definitely not our last, promotion for some free merchandise.

INSTAGRAM: Alisia G. (GA) and David B. (NC)

FACEBOOK: Alyssa B. (NC) and Jeff D. (NC)

TWITTER: Anna T. (NC) and Seth S. (NC)

Stay tuned to all of our social media platforms for more giveaways, concert announcements, artists interviews and more. We hope to catch you at a show or hear from you about what artists you want covered in our #MusicMonday features very soon.

Until then, keep spreading the love one song at a time…

Red Dirt NC: Weekend Watch

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From Asheville to Jacksonville, there is no excuse to miss a Red Dirt show in NC this weekend…

Beginning on Thursday and through the weekend there are a number of opportunities to support live music throughout the state. While we are hopeful that a post of this variety is something that can be repeated on a weekly basis, we know the battle will be an uphill climb. As stated, it is our goal to spread the love for Red Dirt and Americana music across North Carolina and if you are a fan, get out to one of these events and take your friends.

Literally almost everyone in the entire state will be a two-hour maximum drive from some incredible music over the next few days. Take note, make plans and go enjoy a show!

THURSDAY – MARCH 1, 2018

Eli Young Band – The Tarheel in Jacksonville

“The ELI YOUNG BAND has always been unique in modern Country music – a true band of brothers who play their own instruments, write their own songs and cling fast to their Texas roots. They’d even go so far as to call themselves “misfits,” but with their fourth major label album, FINGERPRINTS (The Valory Music Co.), they’re finally embracing what makes them different once and for all.”

FRIDAY – MARCH 2, 2018

Cody Johnson – Coyote Joe’s in Charlotte

“Johnson delivers it all with an uncanny confidence. His smoky baritone and ultra-Southern enunciation gives him a voice as uniquely identifiable as country kingpins Jason Aldean or Tim McGraw. And he uses it to convey a Texas-proud swagger, a real-man charm and an unwavering honesty about who he is, where he comes from and where he hopes to go.”

Corb Lund – Ambrose West in Asheville

“The acclaimed singer-songwriter has been praised by Rolling Stone Country , NPR, and the Washington Post, among others, and his music has been featured on the Netflix show The Ranch. The Washington Post has called him, ‘a revelation, laconic and scary smart, with a devil’s eye for details’ while Rolling Stone named Lund among ‘the 10 new Country Artists you need to know.'”

Nathan Kornegay – Slim’s Downton in Raleigh

“Singer/Songwriter based in Raleigh. Influenced by great songwriters like Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt, Jason Isbell, and Ryan Adams.”

Corey Hunt Band – Cone Denim in Greensboro

“Hunt’s songwriting ranges from sincere romanticism to outlaw rebellion, and their do-it-yourself approach to booking, recording, and gigging has given them the freedom to explore and expand their music as they grow.  With room to grow and momentum on their side, their crowd-pleasing and relatable take on modern roots music is poised for bigger and better things every time they hit the stage or the studio.”

Eli Young Band – Cone Denim in Greensboro

A second opportunity this weekend!

SATURDAY – MARCH 3, 2018

Pistol Hill & Justin Clyde Williams – Puckett’s Farm Equipment in Charlotte

Independent and traditional country music. Emerging local artists in the genre featuring both original songs and covers from some of your favorite individuals and bands.

Corey Hunt Band – 105 Worth Street in Asheboro

A second opportunity this weekend and a hometown show!

Just a few more work days (maybe less) separate you from the weekend and one of these incredible shows. Make plans now and don’t miss out on a rare weekend filled with quality music.

Until next time, keep spreading the appreciation of these sounds and artists, one song at a time…

North Carolina Red Dirt shows

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Another new feature has been added on our website to showcase local shows for bands and artists of Red Dirt and Americana music…

As we continue on our mission to spread the love of Red Dirt and Americana music throughout North Carolina, highlighting both local and visiting talent supplying these particular types of sounds is key. For this reason, a new feature has been added to the site listing all upcoming shows from various artists throughout the state.

From an unknown rising star playing at your local watering hole to country legends and those who will soon find themselves standing among them at PNC Music Pavilion, Walnut Creek Amphitheater and everywhere in between (there are a number of great venues in all areas of the state) we hope to shed a light on those performing every night of the week.

Despite our best efforts, this list is not comprehensive and will continue to fall short without your assistance. If you know of a show or artist performing in North Carolina that falls somewhere in the realm of real country music then please don’t hesitate to contact us either here or through social media so that it may be added. It is our goal to provide the knowledge of live North Carolina listening opportunities in a timely manner, giving everyone an opportunity to attend.

Murphy to Manteo can be driven in roughly nine hours, so no matter where you are in the state chances are you’ll be close to a live show at one point or another. Check the site and make plans to go hear someone you love or even find something new.

Your support of live music is much appreciated and helps to ensure the continuation of such acts and events into the future. The power of music is unmatched, lyrics and sounds can remind you of a person, place, or thing and transport you to a different time – a particular memory – or just help you forget about the realities of the day to day, if even for just a moment.

Continue spreading the love, one song at a time…

One week from today, #MusicMonday debuts

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A new special feature for RedDirtNC begins one week from today…

Beginning a week from today we will feature a band or artist with a specific article devoted to their music. In an attempt to spread the love of Red Dirt and Americana music, this newly derived experience will not be limited to local musicians only but is expected to feature its fair share. The #MusicMonday series begins on February 26, 2018 and will continue weekly over the next year.

As mentioned, groups and individuals from anywhere in the world are eligible and we would love to hear who you are listening to as well. Moving forward, feel free to share recommendations for those artists we should cover and hopefully all of your suggestions will be highlighted at some point in the future of this series.

While new music is always a plus, shining a light on the abundance of good music already available is also our goal. Expect to see a mix of North Carolina homegrown sounds, music from neighboring states and an impressive helping of individuals from Texas and Oklahoma.

After our announcement earlier today, we’ve already received excellent suggestions for our first feature next week, but would still appreciate hearing who you would like to see as our initial individual or band spotlighted. Hopefully, this new series will assist in our mission to continually spread the love for Red Dirt and Americana music across the great state of North Carolina.

Feel free to share your thoughts here, contact us via email at reddirtnc@gmail.com or hit us up on social media through Facebook or Twitter to shine a light on the artists you want featured. Thank you again for your initial suggestions and contributions in helping us to reach our goal as we look forward to spreading the love one song at a time.

Local NC listening options for Red Dirt music

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Immediate solutions to continually spinning the radio dial in search of good Red Dirt music…

If you live in North Carolina, or anywhere on the east coast, finding today’s best Red Dirt country music can be a bit of a challenge. Despite countless radio stations and satellite radio, no stations have been solely devoted to the music coming out of Texas, Oklahoma and other states – North Carolina included – to highlight the artists who can still sell out a venue without the push of a major record label.

These artists are some of the hardest working individuals and bands in the industry. Playing dates that fill up a majority of their calendar, criss-crossing America in an attempt to support themselves and spreading the love of their music. Individuals on the east coast and especially in North Carolina can have a hard time finding a forum from which to hear their music.

These outlets will immediately remedy this situation and provide an awesome listening experience for anyone who tunes in to their broadcast.

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