Tangents Stories

Rhiannon Giddens at Carolina Theater on June 7, 2017

Over the past ten years, Rhiannon Giddens has grown from one-third of the Carolina Chocolate Drops to a full-fledged star. On this sold-out return to her hometown, Giddens again showed that she is capable of singing anything and everything. The addition to this tour of Dirk Powell, producer of Giddens’ new album “Freedom Highway,” brought extra depth to a band that has grown with Giddens’ with every album and every song. Rhiannon Giddens Carolina Theater Greensboro, NC June 7, 2017

The Long Losts put their heart into their horror

Marlené Diaz Russell and Wilson Karem discovered the Long Losts at ConCarolinas on the weekend of June 2-4. Here's what they had to say: Patrick: My name is Patrick, and I am the guitarist for the Long Losts- one half of the Long Losts. I guess backing vocals, occasional singing. Tangents: Where are you based? Patrick: We’re from New York. Specifically Long Island. If you can tell by my outrageous accent. Tangents: What are your musical influences? Patrick: You know its so funny, a lot of

Show preview: The Edwards Brothers at Spirit Square on June 9, 2017

For over 20 years, brothers Alan and Chad Edwards have created some of the best songs that this region has had to offer. This free show at Spirit Square featured songs from their entire career and served as a good primer for their show at Neighborhood Theatre on June 30 where they and their full-band incanation the Loudermilks will be debuting their new CD. You should go. And pick up their new album ... and old albums while you’re there. The Edwards Brothers Neighborhood Theatre Charlotte, NC