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Nappy Roots Interview July 4th, 2010 Posted by

By: Matt Bailey

I had the pleasure of speaking with Buffalo Stille from Nappy Roots who will be performing at the Music Farm in Charleston, SC on August 13th, 2010.

CNL: What are you alls songs about/based on?

BS: Our songs are based on real life, and real events that have happened.

CNL: Does Nappy Roots write their own songs?

BS: Yes, all of the members of Nappy Roots write their own material.

CNL: Who are your musical influences?

BS: Some of my personal musical influences are James Brown, Isaac Hayes, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Big Daddy Cane, Eric B, and Lords of the Undergrounds among many more.

CNL: How did Nappy Roots get started?

BS: We were all attending Western Kentucky University at the same time and were all the “top dogs” in class and we sort of formed our own group and that eventually turned into Nappy Roots.

CNL: How did the band get its name?

BS: It was something along the lines as: Two of the band members were talking Skinny Deville was one of them and he said “man this is nappy” and the other band member said “yeah you have got some nappy roots” and the name stuck.

CNL: What is your latest album?

BS: Our newest album just released last week and it is called Pursuit of Nappyness. And in order to reduce our carbon footprint, we worked with the label in order to produce a package for the CD that is 100% recyclable. Nappy Roots believes that is really important to take care of your environment.

CNL: What advice do you have for new and upcoming musicians/bands?

BS: Unfortunately, the music industry has kind of put an age limit on musicians, so if you haven’t been making it as a musician it doesn’t mean that you can’t work in the music business, but you may want to try writing, producing, or other jobs in the music industry. Also, you need a fan base because without a fan base your band will not make it. So try and get your fan base before you go big.

Again, Nappy Roots will be performing in Charleston, SC at the Music Farm on August 13th. Be sure to come, it is going to be an awesome time and make sure you dress to impress because a photographer will be present from CarolinaNightlife.com!
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Tishamingo and Friends May 10th, 2010 Posted by Lorrie Dixson

Tishamingo returns to Charleston's Pour House for a rare two night performance with special guests, The Sundogs and Benji Shanks.
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Famed DJ Jacques Dumas to Spin Tracks at Mez and Kazba April 6th, 2010 Posted by Hunter Wilson

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (April 5, 2010)---DJ Jacques Dumas, famed in New York and beyond for his work at the decadent Bagatelle brunch, will bring his musical styling to Charlotte with two events at the Epicentre on April 10 and 11.

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CNL Interviews: Above & Beyond March 20th, 2010 Posted by

Lost in a trance at Forum: And not because I had one too many drinks, but rather because I was interviewing one of the top trance groups in the globe, Above & Beyond. Above & Beyond have remixed hits for Madonna, Dido, Brittney Spears, and Radiohead. Furthermore, the group’s hit volumes, like the Anjunabeats collection, are popular worldwide. In town for one night only, Above & Beyond members Jono Grant and Tony McGuinness took the time to meet with me in the Forum . Paavo Siljamaki was not able to attend as he was manning the radio station back home. But in the small, intimate, and lit entirely by candlelight setting, Jono, Tony, and myself relaxed on the comfortable couches, and talked music and nightlife.

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Granny DJ: DJ Ruth Flowers March 6th, 2010 Posted by Hunter Wilson

This is quite possibly the funniest thing I have EVER seen. Granny DJ Ruth Flowers!

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Boardwalk Billy's March LIVE MUSIC Calendar February 24th, 2010 Posted by Hunter Wilson

Boardwalk Billy's is known as a University area watering hole for many. This hotspot pours the drinks cheap and serves great food all day long!

Live music at Boardwalks is just the icing on the cake. Check out all of Boardwalk's live music bands coming up in March here.

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