Uncharted Released!!!

Exciting news, faithful readers! The first issue of Uncharted magazine hits shelves...err...your internet browser today! If you don't remember, Uncharted is a new arts magazine that I'm writing for that reports on music, visual arts and performance art around the UNC-Chapel Hill community.

As of now the magazine is only online in PDF form, but we hope to get the funding to print future issues. Heck, you can print it out on pretty paper and staple it together if you really want to.

This is a pretty packed issue with articles about the band Cloud Cult, a look at CD Alley on Franklin Street, a beautiful photo story entitled "Quench: Eastern Africa's Search for Water," my article about open mic night at Jack Sprat Cafe, and more.

There is also some content online that wasn't put into the magazine, including an article by me about the Avett Brothers show for UNC-CH's homecoming and a profile on Caroline Robinson, a great singer-songwriter who, incidentally, I mentioned (not by name) in my open mic piece.

I think it looks pretty good, but then again I'm a little biased. Check it out, and also check out the Uncharted website where you can register to get e-mail updates, create an artist page, or even upload articles and photos.

UNC Homecoming Concerts Announced

And I'm excited. About one of the shows at least.



It seems that CUAB took a cue from our friends in Raleigh and booked alternative bluegrass trio The Avett Brothers as one of the two homecoming concerts this year. I've been meaning to see these guys for a while now and it seems like I'll finally get my chance. Even better -- for me at least -- it looks like they will only be selling student tickets and no general admission.

This is after one-off reunion Ben Folds Five show last week, the filming of Good Morning America in Chapel Hill on Saturday and the announcement Monday that Desmond Tutu will be the May '09 commencement speaker. UNC is doing work this semester.

Oh yeah...the other homecoming concert is the Gym Class Heroes. Woo.

Hello? Is there anybody out there?

This blog is largely for my own benefit to keep myself writing on a regular basis and rant every now and then, but I'm really curious who actually reads this. I know of two definite people, and if they're the only ones, cool. If not, even better.

So do me quick favor: drop a quick comment and let me know that you're out there. It doesn't have to say anything great, it could just be "hi," or "what up?" or any other combination of letters you would prefer.

Thanks.

Now, to keep from this post being totally useless, check out this new Avett Brothers tune called "Standing With You." Sounds just as great as every other thing they've put out. Except for the people talking over the beginning of the song...man I hate that.



Man I need to see them live.