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Brighter Days, Where Did They Go?
When you find yourself in conversation with JJ Grey, you walk away from the interaction with a kick in your step.
Go Down Swinging
For the better part of 40 years, guitarist Warren Haynes has been well-regarded as one of the hardest working musicians in rock ‘n’ roll.
Feb 1, 2025
Scarred But Smarter
In the annals of American rock music, few storied bands have withstood the test of time and endured with such integrity and grit as Drivin N Cryin. Formed in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1985, the group is quickly approaching its 40th anniversary.
Nov 27, 2024
Built to Last
At 76, singer-songwriter/keyboardist Randall Bramblett has been a musical artist most of his life. In recent years, a new outlook on not only what he does for a living, but also what it means to be human amid a life immersed in creativity.
Sep 23, 2024
KMA Celebrates a Diverse Visual Culture
“The KMA is a welcoming, visually engaging environment in which viewers can explore East Tennessee’s compelling visual arts legacy and its connections to global art currents,” says KMA Curator Stephen Wicks.
Sep 23, 2024
Wondering Why
Standing in a narrow, dimly-lit alley behind The Remington Bar—a century-old watering hole in the heart of Whitefish, Montana—during the Under the Big Sky music festival, Brandon Coleman leans against his band van following a fiery performance.
Aug 1, 2024
The World of Paint & Sip
WNC Paint Events is part of a growing list of “paint-and-sip” companies, not only in the Smoky Mountain region but around the country. This artsy industry initiated sometime in the early 2000s.
Aug 1, 2024
The Artist is Inn
If it’s morning at Hippensteal’s Mountain View Inn, there’s one thing guests can count on beyond the scrumptious, made-from-scratch, last-you-’til-supper breakfast.
Aug 1, 2024
The Little Gallery That Could
Tria Turrou is living her best life. Not only does the talented ceramic artist get to sell her whimsy-inspired work at Toe River Crafts in rural Celo, North Carolina, she’s also the co-op gallery’s president.
May 25, 2024
