Author: David Menconi
2019 Piedmont Laureate David Menconi was music critic at The News & Observer in Raleigh for 28 years and has also written for publications including Billboard, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, SPIN, salon.com, Our State, The Bluegrass Situation and No Depression. His fifth book, "Oh, Didn’t They Ramble: Rounder Records and the Transformation of American Roots Music," will be published in October 2023 by University of North Carolina Press.
David's photo by Teresa Moore
Dreamville Festival 2024: J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, SZA, Lil Yachty and More
Thursday, March 07, 2024, 11am by David Menconi
Spring Performing Arts Events in Raleigh, N.C.
Friday, February 23, 2024, 9am by David Menconi
Raleigh Film and Arts Festival Presents "Living In Color" at Dix Park During Black History Month
Friday, February 02, 2024, 9am by David Menconi
PineCone's Down Home Concert Series Aims High in 2024
Thursday, January 25, 2024, 9am by David Menconi
Pablo Picasso Highlights New Modern Works at the North Carolina Museum of Art
Tuesday, January 23, 2024, 11am by David Menconi
North Carolina's Moonshine and Motorsports Trail Invites Visitors to Downtown Raleigh
Friday, January 05, 2024, 11am by David Menconi
Iconic Art: David Benson's Great Raleigh Acorn
Thursday, December 14, 2023, 12pm by David Menconi
The N.C. State Fair's Homegrown Music Fest Returns With More Than 100 Free Performances
Monday, October 09, 2023, 10am by David Menconi
Band Together, Oct. 7: A Concert For a Good Cause Featuring Jason Isbell and More
Wednesday, September 13, 2023, 3pm by David Menconi
Artist Caitlin Cary's New Exhibit Features 'Raleigh's Humble Landmarks'
Monday, September 11, 2023, 10am by David Menconi