
Author: David Menconi
2019 Piedmont Laureate David Menconi was music critic at Raleigh's The News & Observer 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 fourth and latest book is Step It Up and Go: The Story of North Carolina Popular Music, from Blind Boy Fuller and Doc Watson to Nina Simone and Superchunk, published by University of North Carolina Press.
David's photo by Teresa Moore
Out! Raleigh Pride Returns, June 25, to Downtown Raleigh
Friday, May 27, 2022, 9am by David Menconi
Artspace's FRESH Sounds Series is a Celebration of Local Musicians
Friday, May 13, 2022, 9am by David Menconi
Kid Literature Author Guest Flavors at Two Roosters Ice Cream
Tuesday, May 03, 2022, 9am by David Menconi
20 Spring and Summer Concert Picks in Raleigh, N.C.
Wednesday, April 20, 2022, 9am by David Menconi
First Lineup Details Announced for 2022 IBMA Bluegrass Live! powered by PNC (Sept. 30-Oct. 1)
Wednesday, March 30, 2022, 8am by David Menconi
Now Spinning: 'Electric Cowboy: Born in Carolina Mud' by Boulevards is Out Now
Tuesday, March 22, 2022, 12pm by David Menconi
J. Cole's Dreamville Festival: April 2-3 at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, N.C.
Friday, March 04, 2022, 8am by David Menconi
Final Days for Dare Coulter's "Dare to Dissent" Mural in Downtown Raleigh
Thursday, February 24, 2022, 10am by David Menconi
Bus Rapid Transit Project Will Feature Culturally Significant Art From 11 Local Artists
Thursday, February 17, 2022, 10am by David Menconi
American Aquarium's Roadtrip to Raleigh Comes with the Band's Ultimate Eats Guide
Tuesday, January 25, 2022, 4pm by David Menconi