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Charles Upchurch is a writer and editor based in Raleigh. When he is not working on behalf of his clients at the award-winning marketing and PR agency French|West|Vaughan, he enjoys contributing to WALTER magazine, covering the amazing people, events and vibrant creative scene that make Raleigh the enriching, energizing, blossoming Southern metropolis that it is.

As the bluegrass band Chatham County Line has proudly proclaimed, “what was born in Kentucky is living in Raleigh now.” Indeed, during the end of Sept. and start of Oct., Raleigh, N.C., is the epicenter of the bluegrass music cosmos. The weekend music festival PNC presents Wide Open...

The bluesy, roots-based “cosmic country” sound of Raleigh, N.C.’s Jack the Radio has been described as having an “unfurling epic quality.” The quintet has recorded four albums over the past five years, including the ascendant Badlands, released in Oct. 2015. It was...

It’s another hot one. A cold one from one of our outstanding local breweries would be just the ticket to cool off and get your chill on. Here are some recommendations from Raleigh, N.C., area brewers, which include not just their own summer seasonals, but also their favorites from other local

Luke Miller Buchanan is a Raleigh, N.C., artist who has gained national notice with his mixed media paintings. Depicting phantom spaces framed by derelict buildings and structural detritus, Buchanan’s visual storytelling finds creative treasure in the forgotten histories and “spiritual...

Dave Rose is the man in the Raleigh, N.C., live music scene. A former touring musician, Rose has built a mini-empire known as DSE Music Group–consisting of Deep South Entertainment, Deep South The Bar and a number of other music-related businesses–by being the go-to guy in town for...

Father’s Day is Sun., June 19, and here in Raleigh, N.C., there are some good bets for a great day with Dad, whatever age groups you, Dad and the rest of the family unit fall into. The Alley If Pops is old school, he’ll love the scene at The Alley, the bowling lanes on Hillsborough St....

Fortnight Brewing Company in Cary, N.C., was founded by U.K. native Stuart Arnold in Feb. of 2014. Arnold’s mission was to supply N.C. with authentic British beers, including the traditional “cask-conditioned” variety. Fortnight currently serves the largest variety of cask ales...

The town of Holly Springs gave birth to the oldest, continually-operating brewery in the Raleigh, N.C., area. It was 1995, more than 20 years ago. My, how things have grown. Joe Zonin, one of the founders of Carolina Brewing Company, is nothing less than a visionary. But even Joe probably...

The outdoor live music season is underway in Raleigh, N.C., and some of the best outdoor music is free! In downtown Raleigh, the North Hills area and beyond, there's an awesome selection of live music options to choose from this spring and into the summer. So grab a cold beer, hit up a food...

Put together a weekend tour of some terrific Raleigh, N.C., breweries in downtown Raleigh and within easy reach from downtown. (Hint: this is a great way to get some stamps on your Raleigh Beer Trail Passport!) We’ve singled out some suggestions, and this will help get your game plan started.

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Author: Charles Upchurch

10 Reasons to Experience PNC Presents Wide Open Bluegrass This Year

Raleigh Band Spotlight: Jack the Radio

The Beers of Summer

Luke Buchanan Shakes Up the Raleigh Arts Scene

Jammin’ in July: Best Bets for Live Shows from Music Impresario Dave Rose

Father’s Day Fun in Raleigh, N.C.

English Beer Rules at Fortnight Brewing Company in Cary, N.C.

Great Beer and Good Times in Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs

Calling All Music Fans: Free Outdoor Concert Series in Raleigh, N.C.

Weekend Brewery Tour: Downtown Raleigh Area

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