Sunday, May 11, 2008

"Making Notes: Music of the Carolinas" book launch

Clair DeLune has two submissions in the new anthology from Novello Press which features music of the Carolinas.

In case you are interested in attending the book launch:

Writers, musicians and book lovers will gather on Wed., May 14, as NFP’s newest book is unveiled during a festive evening of readings, live music and book signings.

The event will be held from 7:30 – 11 p.m. at the Visulite Theatre, 1615 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204. (704) 358-9200. Doors open at 7. FREE!


Full news release:

Celebration Will Launch New Book from NFP: Making Notes: Music of the Carolinas

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Writers, musicians and book lovers will gather on Wed., May 14, as NFP’s newest book is unveiled during a festive evening of readings, live music and book signings.

Making Notes: Music of the Carolinas was edited by Ann Wicker and showcases more than 50 contributors (note: including Clair DeLune writing on Etta Baker and Shrimp City Slim).

It’s a lively, readable sampler of essays, articles and reminiscences about the region that’s famous for being home to musicians as diverse as James Taylor, James Brown, John Coltrane, Hootie and the Blowfish, and Nina Simone. They are just a few of the icons profiled in this collection.

Here are some other highlights:
• Rockabilly piano-player Rev. Billy C. Wirtz reports on the enduring popularity of Carolina Beach Music.
• Novelist Sharyn McCrumb explores the murder mystery behind the popular folk song, “Tom Dooley.”
• Journalist Frye Gaillard profiles old-time musician Arthur Smith, who fought Hollywood moviemakers for ownership of his song, “Duelin’ Banjos” – and won.

“Making Notes is a rollicking road trip through the music of the Carolinas, an amazing collection of memories from people who lived the music life and still remember it like it was only yesterday. It’s a compilation of memories about music – but universal in its appeal,” praises former Rolling Stone publisher Terry Hummel.

These musicians are scheduled to appear:
Steve Stoeckel, a writer, musician, electronics technician, and amateur tango instructor who’s best known for his work with N.C. band The Spongetones.
Rev. Billy C. Wirtz, a humorist, musician, columnist, and host of a syndicated radio show, “The Reverend Billy's Rhythm Revival.”
The Local Tomatoes, a group of Charlotte Folk Society members who meet every Saturday morning to play “old-time” music at the Mecklenburg County Market.

These readers are scheduled to appear:
John Grooms, an award-winning journalist, freelance editor, and writer who saw James Brown perform in Charlotte in the early 1960s.
Sheila Saints, an award-winning broadcast journalist who has worked in the Carolina newsrooms of NBC News Nightside, WBTV, WFAE and FOX Charlotte.
Tommy Tomlinson, a Charlotte Observer columnist and a 2005 finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in commentary.

Books will be available for purchase. Doors open at 7; the event will be held from 7:30 – 11 p.m. at the Visulite Theatre, 1615 Elizabeth Ave,, Charlotte, NC 28204. (704) 358-9200. FREE!

Find out more about Making Notes: Music of the Carolinas, the latest release from Novello Festival Press

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