When you know, you just know, and Mills River, NC native Naomie April is a singer who is going to take their gift further.

His songwriting influences are Bob Dylan, John Lennon and Sting. He writes universal message-songs like Lennon.

First came the pandemic. Then, hurricane Helene. Then it was the election. This has tested our tenacity and shaken our spirits.

Diversity and choices are important to me. And thank goodness when it comes to live music around here, there’s plenty of both.

There’s not a nicer or more deserving person in the world than “my cousin Brucie,” Bruce Lang.