The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is one of those niche European groups that incorporate the older classical melodies with the subtle twist of their unique, and very present now to create a memorable musical moment.
Published: Saturday, December 24th, 2022 @ 10:18 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Major Capra was fresh from his stint in the U.S. Army Signal Corps; Colonel Stewart had just provided the U.S. Army Air Corps his best years; and these two great patriots made one great film.
Published: Saturday, December 24th, 2022 @ 4:47 am
By: Wyatt Sanderman Day
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My Christmas, 2016 discovery of new Piano Guys holiday material is complete, and I have them here on BCN for your Yule Tide enjoyment.
Published: Saturday, December 24th, 2022 @ 3:44 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Since I was a young adolescent, I have loved the Peanuts Gang. The first installment of Charles Schultz's classic Peanuts Comic Strip on the television was "A Charlie Brown Christmas," which first aired in 1965.
Published: Friday, December 23rd, 2022 @ 2:59 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Former Hootie and the Blowfish front man, Darius Rucker, partakes of the Christmas spirit in a manner that perfectly demonstrates his estimable talent.
Published: Friday, December 23rd, 2022 @ 12:51 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Joni Mitchell's poignant "River" represents more than a collection of Christmas moments; it is the cloudy recollection of a clarion warmth that we always hold dear - both joyful and blue.
Published: Friday, December 23rd, 2022 @ 9:18 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the city will begin to involuntarily hospitalize mentally ill residents.
Published: Friday, December 23rd, 2022 @ 2:00 am
By: Daily Wire
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Carrie Underwood has been a Country Music enigma since winning American Idol back in 2005. Carrie is the Country Music personification of Merle Haggard's 'Okie from Muskogee,' being a native of that iconic locale.
Published: Friday, December 23rd, 2022 @ 1:45 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Mark O'Connor has bridged two worlds of music; consequently, for those of us that appreciate both traditional and progressive bluegrass / Classical string movements expanding our moods or spirits, we well appreciate the "An Appalachian Christmas" concept of lofty melodic expression.
Published: Friday, December 23rd, 2022 @ 1:09 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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I actually like Celtic Folk Music ... I like it very much. The Celtic Women are not Celtic Folk singers; however, they do have their place, especially during the Christmas Season.
Published: Thursday, December 22nd, 2022 @ 10:46 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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In this most eclectic mix-bag of videos, we stay in the holiday spirit, as we move ever closer to Christmas Day.
Published: Thursday, December 22nd, 2022 @ 7:44 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Even though Louis Armstrong did sing some Christmas tunes, like "Zat You Santa Claus?"; however, I could not find any Christmas videos of a fine enough quality to display in BCN.
Published: Thursday, December 22nd, 2022 @ 3:25 am
By: Wyatt Sanderman Day
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Mark O'Connor has bridged two worlds of music; consequently, for those of us that appreciate both traditional and progressive bluegrass / Classical string movements expanding our moods or spirits, we well appreciate the Appalachian Christmas concept of lofty melodic expression.
Published: Wednesday, December 21st, 2022 @ 11:43 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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We (just Lynn and I) went to Durham for the Nutcracker at the DPAC (Durham Performing Arts Center) - 121419. We were given free tickets for some very good seats near the front, in the middle for this glorious, most seasonal ballet.
Published: Wednesday, December 21st, 2022 @ 8:47 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has always been a favorite of mine in the way that they have always moved at their own pace in their own time.
Published: Wednesday, December 21st, 2022 @ 8:02 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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This rendition of "Fairytale of New York" rivals the original, and once again puts Walk Off the Earth as one of the great cover bands of all time.
Published: Wednesday, December 21st, 2022 @ 7:46 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Clark Griswold, the iconic well-meaning father of this age, shares his Christmas Vacation with us, and it is one that many of us will never forget.
Published: Wednesday, December 21st, 2022 @ 7:01 am
By: Wyatt Sanderman Day
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Alison Krause is one of the most talented performers of our time. It's time for Allison, and a host of assorted talented musicians, such as Yo-Yo Ma to take their turn in our Yuletide section.
Published: Tuesday, December 20th, 2022 @ 2:30 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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In the Christmas Spirit: Judy Garland and Mel Torme
Published: Sunday, December 18th, 2022 @ 3:36 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The extra-vocal group, Walk Off the Earth, has done their first Christmas carol, "Little Drummer Boy", and it is wonderfully entertaining, as all of their videos are.
Published: Sunday, December 18th, 2022 @ 9:57 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Sarah McLachlan has always been a guilty pleasure of mine. As an impassioned "rocker," with somewhat of a sentimental streak, I have always dug talented balladeers, especially the females.
Published: Sunday, December 18th, 2022 @ 3:41 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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I have always thought Ray Charles was one of those generational performers, who was put on this earth to entertain and entertain quite well was our fortunate outcome.
Published: Friday, December 16th, 2022 @ 2:59 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Here we go again on this BAD idea
Published: Friday, December 16th, 2022 @ 8:19 am
By: John Steed
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I never really knew of Kathy Mattea until this last Saturday night, December 21, 2011, when I saw her perform on PBS's "Song of the Mountains."
Published: Thursday, December 15th, 2022 @ 6:24 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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It may have been a long time ago and probably today seems corny, but how many of you remember trying to sneak down to get a peek at Santa Claus.
Published: Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 @ 12:05 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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Actor Kevin Sorbo said the Left has lost the argument for gun control after President Joe Biden “willingly freed” an “incredibly dangerous arms dealer” through the prisoner swap for WNBA star Brittney Griner.
Published: Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 @ 12:03 pm
By: Daily Wire
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I almost hate to offer this edition of Christmas songs, but humor is always a great picker-upper this time of year.
Published: Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 @ 8:03 am
By: Bobby Tony
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WNBA star Brittney Griner was freed from Russian captivity Thursday in a prisoner exchange for a notorious Russian arms dealer, President Joe Biden announced.
Published: Monday, December 12th, 2022 @ 10:53 am
By: Daily Wire
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A local couple is in shock today after a startling visit from Rightful Georgia Governor® Stacey Abrams. According to sources, the couple was listening to the heartbeat of their child on a sonogram for the very first time when Abrams burst through the wall like the Kool-Aid man
Published: Monday, December 12th, 2022 @ 12:18 am
By: Babylon Bee
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Johnnie Diane Rodgers Gibbs, age 60, a resident of Williamston, NC died Wednesday December 7, 2022 at her home.
Published: Saturday, December 10th, 2022 @ 8:14 am
By: Announcements
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The Biden administration announced Tuesday a $1 billion arms sale to Qatar, despite the Arab nation’s strong ties to groups the United States has listed as terrorist organizations.
Published: Friday, December 9th, 2022 @ 10:57 pm
By: Daily Wire
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ZORAH, ISRAEL — Following a string of record-breaking feats of strength, conditioning, and weight loss thanks to a full commitment to his keto lifestyle, Israelite strongman Samson found himself facing a whirlwind of temptation when his mistress Delilah took up baking sourdough loaves.
Published: Friday, December 9th, 2022 @ 10:54 pm
By: Babylon Bee
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For about a quarter Carolina hung with Clemson and then the bottom fell out with a blocked field goal and long pick six as Dabo did it again.
Published: Thursday, December 8th, 2022 @ 2:42 pm
By: The Correspondent
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Thomas Joe Stroud, age 72, a resident of Williamston, NC, died Sunday, December 4, 2022, at ECU Health Hospital.
Published: Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 @ 12:12 pm
By: Announcements
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