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28781
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Ten years ago, Local Band Local Beer was started to pair local musicians with breweries in Raleigh. The music series was free but its organizers recently announced that they would begin charging an admission fee. The fee is meant to compensate the musicians fairly.
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Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 33 Issue 51, Jan 2017, p14-15, por Periodical Website
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23047
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From 1974 to 1984, the \"Underground,\" a space near the back of Cameron Village in Raleigh, was the sight for retailers, restaurants, and music clubs. Many bands--local and famous--performed in the \"Underground,\" including R.E.M., The Connells, the Fabulous Knobs, and Iggy Pop. After receiving some press in 2013, an outdoor concert and charity fundraiser, \"The Underground Rises,\" took place, and this year, tickets were sold to a pricey event in the Underground itself--a celebration of the space before it disappears forever.
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Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 20, May 2015, p20-21, il, por Periodical Website
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24032
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Raleigh's public square proved a difficult venue for organizations trying to host private ticketed events. The design was such that a fire and safety hazard would be caused if patrons needed to leave the area quickly. Hopscotch was one such festival that was almost cancelled until the city came up with a design solution that utilized surrounding buildings and alleyways as natural barriers for events.
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Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 36, September 2015, p17, il Periodical Website
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27716
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Raleigh’s Van Alston is a 2014 Indie Art Award winner. Alston operates Slim’s in Raleigh and The Cave in Chapel Hill. His bars are places where musicians can get experience and a paycheck no matter how many listeners how up. Alston only collects 15% of ticket sales from acts after the musicians have received an guaranteed initial payment. The former tour manager and history teacher enjoys helping artists start their career and is willing to take a risk to support them that others are not.
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27881
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The Triangle area has experienced bigger crowds at music venues lately. The Greer club in Durham is hoping that continues . The new club will be the fourth largest rock club in the Triangle. Two more clubs may open next year in Raleigh and possibly another in Durham. The growing rock club scene is detailed with owners, musicians, and booking agents discussing the trend.
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Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 10, March 2010, p33 Periodical Website
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27973
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Chris Tamplin is the winner of a 2010 IndyWeek Triangle Art Award. Tamplin has spent the past four years booking bands for the Local Band, Local Beer nights at Tir na nOg in Raleigh. Tamplin introduced listeners to local bands free of charge and still paid the artists to perform. His work fostering the careers of local acts is well-remembered.
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Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 29, July 2010, p15 Periodical Website