Kirk and Kyle of the Charlotte-based metal band Enemies & Allies join us in advance of their upcoming headlining show on Friday, September 13th. Check it out and get to know the guys a little bit then come see them. You can hear their music and see all of their links here: https://solo.to/enemiesandallies

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This week we talk with country artist Zay Grastley who is brining the Southern Soul Boots & Dukes show to The Rooster on Saturday, August 31st. Zay is a Gastonia native who started a music career after more than 14 years in prison and now tours all over the country. Hear his story then come to the show!

https://linktr.ee/zaygrastleymusic

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Jarrett and Mike make up the 2 piece Southern stoner-groove metal band Hellfire 76. They join us for a fun conversation that includes one very entertaining arrest story in advance of their upcoming show on Friday, August 30th at The Rooster.

Mark Newton, owner of Dallas Lavender Lane Farms joins us to talk about their upcoming Enchanted Fairy Festival and all the awesome events they are hosting on their 40 acre Lavender Farm.

https://dallaslavenderlane.com/

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This week we talk to Gray and Jennifer, one half of the indescribable, genre-bending, entertaining band Lords and Liars, who will be live at The Rooster on Saturday, August 17th. Stay tuned until the end of the show to check out the music video for their song "Killdozer"

https://www.facebook.com/lordsandliars

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The Coursing is a Nu-Core Metal Band out of the Charlotte, NC area. Their dedication to their craft make them stand out as one of the most entertaining metal bands in the scene. Check out this deep dive with the band, then come see them Friday, August 2nd here at The Rooster.

https://linktr.ee/TheCoursing

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Hunter Huss and UNC Chapel Hill Alum, Kris Lang drops in to talk about his experience as a professional basketball player from Gastonia, NC and how his skill and love for the game took him all across the globe.

Kris has settled back down in his hometown and invested in this community by opening the Kris Lang Sports Complex, which is home to multiple programs, small businesses and learning opportunities for young athletes and enthusiasts.

https://www.klsportscomplex.com/

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Thomas, Blair, Christian and Brandon from Alpha Strain join us for an engaging and informative episode. Get to know this up and coming metal band that is killing it on stages all over the southeast.

https://artistecard.com/Alphastrainnchc#!/bio

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Kiara and Tim pay us a visit with Missy from Creative Music Management to talk about their upcoming performance at the 2024 Brewstock Music Fest, writing new music and what's been going on since the last time we talked.

Jackson Harden, a young, talented folk/alt-country artist sits down with us for a talk about his experiences growing up in a Mormon community in Utah, leaving that life behind and traveling east to settle in NC and becoming part of the Charlotte artist community.

Jackson has a calming, gentle voice and intricate guitar picking skills, which he showcases on this episode by performing 3 of his original songs.

https://jacksonharden.com/home

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