The Carri Smithey Band will release its debut album, “Midnight Ride,” at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Gibb’s Hundred Brewing Co., 117 W. Lewis Street, Greensboro, N.C. The Ends will also play. I first wrote about Smithey and her bandmates when they were finalists in MerleFest’s Chris Austin Songwriting Contest here.
For the second year in a row, someone with ties to Rockingham County, North Carolina, is a finalist in MerleFest‘s famed Chris Austin Songwriting Contest.
Courtney Rorrer of Madison and Asa Gravley of Beckley, West Virginia, are finalists in the bluegrass category for their tune, “Midnight Tears,” and will perform Friday, April 29. Last year, Carri Smithey (now of Burlington, N.C., but used to live in Madison), Josh Coe (Saxapahaw, N.C.), Ryan Burgess (Burlington, N.C.) and Keith Ingalls (Burlington, N.C.) were finalists in the country category of the contest for their song “No More.” Continue reading
Wow. It’s shaping up to be a busy weekend music wise in the Piedmont. Here’s just a few offerings to get you started. If I am missing any, please share! And be sure to get out, support these emerging artists and enjoy! Continue reading
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