The Triangle’s Newest Show, Featuring Local Music: Sound Situations
Peter Lamb and the Wolves, from Episode 001 of Sound Situations
There’s a new show out that is broadcast both on television and online that focuses exclusively on the music coming out of the Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill areas: Sound Situations. Produced by Suzy Hooker and hosted by Kelly Reid, it is nothing short of outstanding.
The first episode was just released online, and is well worth a watch.
The show is not simply interviews with members of local bands, it is a profile of a group and the area they reside in. It brings you a bit closer to understanding the folks creating much of the creative and artistic culture here.
I’m a bit embarrassed to admit I have never listened to either of the two bands profiled in the inaugural show, but now want to after seeing it. The first, Peter Lamb and the Wolves, is a jazz-like band (they’ll explain why it’s not jazz). It’s a style I can’t say I’ve been fond of up until now, but am now interested in and wanted to hear more of. Included in the interview is a bit of background on Raleigh’s legendary jazz nightclub in the 1970s, the Frog and Nightgown, which was a part of the Cameron Village Subway.
The second band profiled is I Was Totally Destroying It, one I’ve heard a lot about, but had never actually listened to. If the goal of the show is to create new fans by telling a story, it has certainly succeeded.
More info:
Sound Situations is a 30 minute, bi-weekly television and web series that focuses its spotlight onto the local music happenings in the Triangle area of North Carolina. The culturally rich and diverse cities of Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and Carrboro are producing some of the finest musicians in the country and we thought you should know. We’ve lined up twelve bands into six episodes of interviews, live performances, a glimpse behind the stage lights and music and some intimate, impromtu, out-of-the-elemends live performances for your enjoyment.
Our crew of music-loving volunteers meets the featured artists where they are: observing, filming and enjoying. We’re passionate about this and want to share something really special with our audience. We hope you enjoy the show.
In addition to viewing online, you can also watch on RTN 10 Thursdays and Saturdays at 6:00 pm.
You can read more about Sound Situations from Dani over at New Raleigh.
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07/15/2011
Thrilled that you enjoyed it. I got excited when The Frog and Nightgown was mentioned. Thanks, John!
07/15/2011
Yeah — Sound Situations!!
07/15/2011
Suzy is a great friend and we couldn’t be happier for her and Kelly on the launch of their show. The launch party at Deep South was a great time and was wall to wall people- we got the sneak peek at the first two shows. Wishing them all the best and the best to Goodnight Raleigh for the continued excellence in blogging!! I look forward to every new article.