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We Want to Hear from You
Would you be willing to share your opinion to help me better understand our Carolina Indie Fest fan base? I have a short survey & then, in some instances, I might follow up with a brief (<5 minute) phone call to clarify comments. Why am I doing this? I'm participating in a marketing course through the local Small Business Center and it is challenging me to think differently about Indie Fest and how we foster connections with our fans. I'm getting some great new ideas but t
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Feb 51 min read


Indie Fest Cancelled this Weekend
Due to the threat of thunderstorms and rain Carolina Indie Fest will be cancelled on both Friday, September 26 & Saturday, September 27....
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Sep 25, 20251 min read


Diamonds Are Your Best Friend!?
Bling Alert! Dan Martin Jewelers will be giving away a pair of 14K Yellow Gold 1CT. Total Lab- Grown Diamond Stud Earrings at Carolina...
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Sep 23, 20251 min read


Introducing ... Corey Stevenson
Before I get to Corey I've got a confession to make. I'm a quiet fan of classic country music. It wasn't something I wanted...
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Sep 22, 20251 min read


Take the Tortilla Toss Challenge!
Before we get too far into this I want it know that, no, I will not be hired to edit videos for you. After finishing this video for the...
tim36557
Sep 19, 20251 min read


Introducing ... Boom Unit Brass Band
The Boom Unit Brass Band is something entirely new for Carolina Indie Fest - and that is saying a lot for a festival that has hosted...
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Sep 17, 20251 min read


Something to Catch Your Eye at Indie
Crafty vendor alert! Cool things await at Carolina Indie Fest - just look at these homemade wax candles from Homespun Honey , pottery...
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Sep 16, 20251 min read


On the Road Promoting Indie
It was a great day to get the word out about Indie Fest today! My whirlwind tour began on air at 7:45am with the incomparable Gilbert...
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Sep 15, 20251 min read


Introducing ... Pinkerton Raid
Jesse DeConto, front man for the Pinkerton Raid is a lot like many of us - dismayed by many of the events of the world at large but firm...
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Sep 12, 20251 min read


VIP Tickets Now Available
Get food, beverage, the official Indie Fest cup and access to the best seats in the house for our 8th Carolina Indie Fest on Friday,...
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Sep 10, 20251 min read


This Fall's Indie Cup - Revealed!
Every Indie we release a new 16 oz stadium cup. This Fall we incorporated artist & graphic designer Ed Yancey's swimming Indie Man (a la...
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Sep 9, 20251 min read


Reasons to Come to Indie Fest
Skip the boat shoes, we're just putting on a FREE good vibes music festival with great talent on stage. Tickets? You don't need no...
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Sep 8, 20251 min read


Introducing ... Pablo Atlas Band
The Rant has new interviews with Indie Fest artists including The Pablo Atlas Band. They have a very rough, distinct rock/folk sound. ...
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Sep 5, 20251 min read


Introducing ... Pageant
I'm not sure if I knew what the term " glam rock " meant until I listened to Pageant - and now I know for certain what it is (and that I...
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Sep 3, 20251 min read


Jack the ... TV?
What in the world? What is Anthony Bourdain doing in our Indie Fest feed? Well, if you've been following The Rant interviews with...
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Sep 2, 20251 min read


Introducing SXVXNT
One of the most intriguing artists to perform at Indie this year is rapper SXVXNT . He's thoughtful and raps about life, personal...
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Aug 28, 20251 min read


Check Out the Ask A ... Booth at Indie
The Ask A… Booth was built this weekend (not pictured is the final board across the top.). How’d we do? I think it’s darn close to the...
tim36557
Aug 27, 20251 min read


Interview with Sxvxnt & Jack the Radio now Available
Of all the North Carolina Festivals I know there is only one that has interviews published with it musical artists ahead of time. That's...
tim36557
Aug 26, 20251 min read


Join The Tortilla Toss Challenge!
This one's for all you taco lovers out there. We're hosting the Tortilla Toss Challenge at Carolina Indie Fest this year which means two...
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Aug 25, 20251 min read


Carolina Indie Fest Returns!
The largest indie music festival in the Carolinas returns with 10 bands playing on stage for two days. Can you believe it's entirely free...
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Aug 21, 20251 min read
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