Shinedown returns to Knoxville

Over 6,000 people rocked the Knoxville Civic Coliseum on Feb. 23 when Jacksonville, Florida rock band, Shinedown, returned to the hometown of lead singer Brent Smith. Shinedown currently consists of Brent Smith on lead vocals, Zach Myers on lead guitar, Eric Bass on bass, and Barry Kerch on drums. They are best known for their […]

Auditions for ‘Echoes’: Picking the right talent

“Echoes of the Cotton Club” was a live radio broadcast at the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center for one night only on April 24, but just as any play it it takes long preparations and practice. And it all starts with the auditions. The Western Carolina Journalist followed a few of the […]

Concerts on the Creek returning this Friday in Sylva

Concerts on the Creek will present the Ryle Holler Boys this Friday, May 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bridge Park outdoor venue in downtown Sylva. “I am excited for the concerts to start back this year,” said WCU student Lindsey Collier. “I went several times last summer and enjoyed it. I met a lot […]

Behind the scenes with Porch 40

Soul Infusion Tea House and Bistro was packed when Porch 40 played on Saturday, May 4, but when it’s Porch 40 it’s always packed. Porch 40, a funk/jazz/rock/energy band, has become a local favorite in the Sylva/Cullowhee area. Andrew Duncan (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Scott Burr (vocals, saxophone, synthesizer), Mitchell Metz (vocals, violin, bass, guitar), […]