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A look back at WILMA's top five most-read stories in 2022 For almost twenty years now, WILMA magazine has been sharing the stories of women in the region, from those in business to health to mentors to artists and more. As the year comes to an end, we’d like to look back at some stories that readers enjoyed in 2022. We’ve gathered a list of the most-read stories on our website this year.
Slightly Stoopid announces Summer Traditions 2020 Tour
Slightly Stupid - Youtube Summer just isn’t complete without a traditional tour by Cali-reggae band Slightly Stoopid. The band's Summer Traditions 2020 tour will kick off in June, with support from Pepper, Common Kings, and Don Carlos. This year marks the 16th consecutive year for Slightly Stoopid’s outdoor venue summer tour. Tour stops for their 2020 run will include Santa Barbara, CA (Tickets), Dallas, TX (Tickets), St. Augustine, FL (Tickets), and Spokane, WA (Tickets).
Megadeth and Lamb of God announce 2020 North American Tour with special guests
A metal tour of epic proportions has been announced as Megadeth and Lamb of God team up for a North American run this year. To add fuel to the firepower, Trivium and In Flames are also on the bill. The co-headlining tour – comprised of two legs – kicks off in June, and includes stops in Kansas City (Tickets), Pocatello, ID (Tickets), and Las Vegas (Tickets). Tickets are on sale.
Rammstein announces 2020 North America Stadium Tour
Rammstein Official - YouTube Get ready to rage – Rammstein is returning to North America. What’s more, the German metal gods are making their first-ever U.S. stadium run. The 2020 tour launches in August in Montreal, with stops at popular U.S. stadiums including Chicago’s Soldier Field (Tickets), Gillette Stadium – home of the New England Patriots – in Foxborough, MA (Tickets) and San Antonio’s Alamodome (Tickets). Presale tickets are available now, with tickets on sale to the public on Jan. 24.
Reggae On The Rocks 2020 lineup and tickets announced
The lineup for Reggae on the Rocks 2020 has been released. The festival returns to Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, the event’s home for more than three decades. Spanning two days, Aug. 22-23, California based reggae rockers Rebelution headline each night. Roots-reggae vets Steel Pulse will also perform on both days, while the rest of the artists will perform one-day sets. (See the full lineup below.) Tickets are on-sale for the 32nd annual reggae fest. Single day and two-day passes are available.
Killswitch Engage expand Atonement Tour into 2020 alongside August Burns Red
Killswitch Engage performs at Epicenter Festival 2019, at Rockingham Dragway in North Carolina. Photo: Sherri Crawford Sherri Crawford, Loud Girl Media Killswitch Engage announced they’ll be back on the road with a North American tour this spring and feature support from August Burns Red. The extended tour will kick off in early March, with a number of stops across the country and a few in Canada.
Ringo Starr announces 2020 tour dates for All-Starr Band
Ringo Starr announced he’ll hit the road with his All-Starr Band this spring. The 2020 North American tour kicks off in May and wraps up at the end of June. The tour will include stops in Atlanta (Tickets), St. Augustine (Tickets) and Clearwater (Tickets). Presale tickets will be available starting Nov. 5. Tickets go on sale to the public starting Friday, November 8. The former Beatles drummer formed his supergroup All Starr Band 30 years ago.
5 reasons to see Ice Cube live
Rapper and silver screen star Ice Cube has returned to the concert stage for a handful of cherry-picked tour dates, including the newly announced Louder Than Life 2019 lineup. The award-winning lyricist, producer, actor and director began his music career nearly 30 years ago with iconic rap group N.W.A. Since leaving the pioneering hip-hop group Ice Cube established himself as a successful solo artist, releasing some of the most memorable rap songs of a generation.
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals announces 2019 tour dates
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals will kick off their first 2019 tour later this month. BHIC also announced a U.S. summer leg has been added. The full tour launches April 20 and includes a number of European festivals, Lollapalooza Paris and BBK Music Legends Festival among them. The run this side of the pond adds co-headliner Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. U.S. dates include August 12 in Denver, CO; August 24 in Raleigh, NC; and two nights in New York City, August 26-27.
Interview: Nick Reese of Joyous Wolf talks finding his passion, tour, and more
Joyous Wolf Youtube channel Modern rockers Joyous Wolfare young, hungry, and explosive on stage. Turning heads on the music festival circuit before they were even signed, the southern California based band joined Roadrunner Records last year. Currently the quartet - vocalist NickReese, guitarist Blake Allard, bassist Greg Braccio, and drummer Robert Sodaro – is touring with veteran rock band Buckcherry on the latter’s Warpaint Tour.
Spiegelworld announces new Las Vegas production, ATOMIC SALOON SHOW
A dynamic new show is coming to the Las Vegas Strip. The producers of “ABSINTHE” and “OPIUM” announced that their new creation “ATOMIC SALOON SHOW” will hit the Venetian Resort in September. Described as “Blazing Saddles” meets “America’s Got Talent” meets “Westworld,” the Spiegelwood production begins its residency at the Kraken Music Hallin the Grand Canal Shoppes, 3327 South Las Vegas Blvd., on Sept. 8.
2019 Epicenter Festival line-up and dates announced
Details have been scarce on the inaugural Epicenter Festival, until now. The lineup for the 2019 event, along with previously elusive specifics, has finally been released. The three-day rock fest, which replaces the now-defunct Carolina Rebellion, runs May 10-12 with headliners Korn (Friday), Tool (Saturday), and Foo Fighters (Sunday). Epicenter will feature more than 65 bands across four stages, at the newly created Rockingham Festival Grounds, in Rockingham, NC.
5 reasons we love Metallica
It began as two young musicians looking for someone to jam with. It became a benchmark for which all other metal bands are measured. Since Metallica formed in 1981, the thrash pioneers have gone on to sell more than 100 million records worldwide. The band has seemingly mastered their craft and its influence on the genre – and the music world – is irrefutable. Metallica continues its WorldWired Tour in support of the band’s tenth studio album Hardwired… to Self-Destruct, released in 2016.
Tourist attractions on the mend | WilmingtonBiz
As recovery efforts from Hurricane Florence continue, several area attractions remain damaged in her wake. Last month’s unwelcome visitor not only left physical marks – from demolished roofs to downed trees – but economic ones as well. Costly repairs, debris cleanup and ongoing construction are among the financial hits plaguing some tourism draws. Then there’s revenue losses because of closing to the public for much of September in some cases.
State releases visitor spending data | WilmingtonBiz
Visitor spending increased in Pender County for 2017, with a growth rate that outpaced Brunswick and New Hanover counties, and even the state. The statistics released recently by Visit North Carolina revealed the 5.14 percent increase over 2016. So how did that spending soar? Pender County officials point to a number of prominent factors including the area’s attractions and natural resources. They also point to something that adversely affected visitor spending in 2016.
Rolling With It - Wilma - October 2018 - Wilmington, NC
Sweat, bikes, and rock ’n’ roll – with a whole lot of heart.” That’s how AMPLIFLY CYCLE AND STRENGTH co-owner and class instructor ALI NYQUIST describes her unique fitness studio in a nutshell. But crack the casing open, and Nyquist’s summation goes far deeper. Amplifly, she explains, is more than a fresh take on fitness. It’s about engagement and creating a community.
Interest driven travel continues to trend | WilmingtonBiz
Theme travel is trending in 2018, and its rise is apparent in the Wilmington area.
ShipRocked 2019 lineup announced: Papa Roach, Bullet For My Valentine, Sevendust, and more
Get ready to hit the high seas - ShipRocked 2019 has released its lineup today (Aug. 17), as the floating rock fest expands to five nights in celebration of its 10th anniversary. Papa Roach will top the 2019 bill, joined by Bullet For My Valentine, Suicidal Tendencies, Sevendust, Motionless In White, I Prevail, Nothing More, and others. The cruise runs January 26-31, 2019, aboard the Carnival Valor for the first time.
5 reasons to see Marilyn Manson live
Closing in on 50, Marilyn Manson may have tempered his stage show, but he remains ever the showman. The Antichrist superstar returned last week to Myrtle Beach House of Blues, riveting fans just as he’s done for nearly 25 years. Touring in support of last year's Heaven Upside Down, Manson’s headlining run coincides with the “Twins Of Evil Tour,” that he’s co-headlining with fellow 90s stalwart Rob Zombie.
5 reasons to see ZZ Ward in concert
In the midst of a headlining run, powerhouse ZZ Ward is setting stages ablaze. With her mix of blues, rock, and ‘bit of hip-hop’ drive the songstress and musician did just that recently at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in Wilmington, NC. Touring in support of her second full-length effort The Storm (2017), Ward seemingly channeled the album’s title as she took the outdoor venue’s stage. Throughout her set, Ward’s smoldering vocals, guitar-playing prowess, and magnetism lit up the night.
5 Reasons to see Michael Franti & Spearhead in concert
Roots rocker and humanitarian Michael Franti and his band Spearhead are captivating audiences once again, this time on the "Stay Human" Tour. Over the weekend, Franti and company delivered two sold-out performances in Wilmington, NC, at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. Known for feel-good songs and effervescent shows, the Bay Area-based band blends rock, folk, reggae, and rhythm.
Louder Than Life 2018 lineup announced: Avenged Sevenfold, Godsmack, Nine Inch Nails headlining
Louder Than Life returns this Fall bigger than ever, as the festival expands to three days for 2018, with a lineup to match. The fifth annual rock-n-roll and whiskey fest, which runs September 28-30, will feature headliners Avenged Sevenfold (Friday), Godsmack (Saturday) and Nine Inch Nails (Sunday) - NIN is slated to drop forthcoming album Bad Witch later this month.
Interview: Cane Hill's Elijah Witt talks album, insights and New Orleans
Rising rockers Cane Hill live life in the fast lane. And the New Orleans band’s forays into excess are fueling its success. The quartet’s latest release Too Far Gone (Rise Records) is the lovechild of the band’s affair with LSD. Dark, defiant and aggressive the 10-track bruiser recounts a brief era in the band’s life that almost eclipsed it. Cane Hill has been tirelessly touring in support of the effort which dropped earlier this year.
Interview: Cane Hill's Elijah Witt talks album, insights and New Orleans
Rising rockers Cane Hill live life in the fast lane. And the New Orleans band's forays into excess are fueling its success. The quartet's latest release Too Far Gone (Rise Records) is the lovechild of the band's affair with LSD. Dark, defiant and aggressive the 10-track bruiser recounts a brief era in the band's life that almost eclipsed it. Cane Hill has been tirelessly touring in support of the effort which dropped earlier this year.
Interview: Breaking Benjamin’s Ben Burnley talks new album ‘Ember,’ songwriting and more
Breaking Benjamin is synonymous with progression. Dropping their sixth studio album, Ember, last month, the post-grunge rockers have delivered a dynamic effort that explores all facets of the band’s sound. Steadied by the current lineup behind frontman Ben Burnley - guitarists Jason Rauch and Keith Wallen, bassist Aaron Bruch and drummer Shaun Foist – Ember is the creative result of the whole band.
Photos: Butcher Babies play acoustic set at Carolina Rebellion
Butcher Babies played a surprise acoustic set for a select few fans recently, at Carolina Rebellion. Part of the “Zippo Sessions” experience at the annual rock festival, the L.A. band performed unplugged in an intimate, outdoor setting. Butcher Babies are touring in support of their latest album, Lilith, which dropped late last year.
Interview: Greta Van Fleet's Sam Kiszka and company are reigniting rock-n-roll
Greta Van Fleet is on fire. Actually, a four-alarm inferno is more fitting, as the Michigan band readies to release their first full-length album. Continuing a run of sold-out shows and top U.S. festival performances, Greta Van Fleet is captivating audiences with its blend of bluesy, big-riffed rock-n-roll.
Interview: Carla Harvey and Heidi Sheperd of Butcher Babies talk rebirth, songwriting and more at Carolina Rebellion
Temperatures aren’t the only thing heating up the summer. The Butcher Babies are touring in support of their third studio album Lilith, which dropped last October. Not only is the quintet co-headlining the U.S. run with Nonpoint on the “Kings and Queens Tour,” they’re also tearing through the rock festival circuit. On the band’s recent stop at Carolina Rebellion AXS.com chatted with two of the Butcher Babies, before catching their intense set.
Hospitality industry needs workers
Demand for Wilmington-area restaurant and hotel workers is rising and the supply is starting to struggle to keep up.As new hotels open and the number of local restaurants continue to grow – currently there are 541 Trip Advisor-reviewed restaurants alone in Wilmington – some establishments are finding themselves concerned about being short-staffed.“Through conversations with local hoteliers, the CVB has become aware that a shortage of hospitality workers is a topic of interest,” noted...
From lineup to food and parking, your complete guide to Carolina Rebellion 2018
Carolina Rebellion is readying for lift-off, after last week’s launch of the World’s Loudest Month concert series. Whether you're a vet of the raucous three-day rager or a noob, tackling the Rebellion beast isn’t always a simple feat.But no need to fret my rock-n-roll pets, this is where your friends at AXS.com come in. From food to fandom and everything in between, we’ve got tips and tricks to help you rock the fest – because that’s how we roll.
Guide to Carolina Rebellion 2018
Carolina Rebellion is readying for lift-off, after last week’s launch of the World’s Loudest Month concert series. Whether you're a vet of the raucous three-day rager or a noob, tackling the Rebellion beast isn’t always a simple feat.But no need to fret my rock-n-roll pets, this is where your friends at AXS.com come in. From food to fandom and everything in between, we’ve got tips and tricks to help you rock the fest – because that’s how we roll.
Complete Carolina Rebellion 2018 set times and lineup
You can finally rest easy, the set times for Carolina Rebellion 2018 have been released. Now it's time to figure out which band to catch where and at what time - in other words, it’s time to plan how you're going to rage at this year's rock fest. To ease your prepping endeavors, we’ve included a quick and easy breakdown of daily set times and stages in the slideshow above. While there’s some overlapping on the two smaller stages, it’s to be expected at any festival of this size.
Las Rageous 2018 nears, lineup change announced
Sin City’s about to get a whole lot louder, as Las Rageous readies for its return. The second annual rock and metal fest featuring headliners A Perfect Circle, Five Finger Death Punch, and others hits downtown Las Vegas April 20-21. With only 10,000 tickets available, Las Rageous offers a more intimate setting for fans to rock-out in an outdoor setting. The two-day event is slated for the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and will comprise more than two city blocks of the iconic area.
Local craft brewery events draw visitors | WilmingtonBiz
It’s no secret now that craft beer is big business. And as the number of local breweries continues to grow, they’re impacting the area economy in more ways than one. From eight breweries opening since 2014 to today’s 15 breweries in Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender counties, there’s no sign of slowing. In fact, five more breweries are slated to open locally in 2018, according to Cape Fear Craft Beer Alliance (CFCBA) officials.
Unique Spots to Tie the Knot
Spring is in the air, and wedding season is around the corner. But, before brides and grooms say “I do,” there can be much to do. From deciding “yes” to which dress, to booking caterers, cake bakers, and more, one of the first wedding-planning tasks to tackle is location. To that end, more and more couples are choosing to step outside of the traditional venue box, tying the knot at breweries, bucolic barns, and at other unique spots. Locally, the latter even includes a World War II battleship.
Metallica announces Las Vegas show on 2018 North American Tour
Sin City may never be the same. Metal giants Metallica announced they’ll hit Las Vegas on the second leg of the band’s North American Tour. Announced earlier today, Metallica’s HardWired Tour will stop at the T-Mobile Arena on November 26. The trek kicks off Sept. 2 in Wisconsin before crisscrossing the country throughout the fall and winter, into 2019. Comprising 34 dates, the fall/winter 2018 HardWired Tour follows last summer’s 25 date sold-out stadium run.
More rooms mean larger conventions | WilmingtonBiz
As Wilmington’s downtown riverfront district continues to evolve, it also continues to attract more attention, insiders say. A new addition to the area – in what has been named the Convention District – is the recently opened Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront. Connected to the Wilmington Convention Center, the 186-room all-suite property (located at 9 Estelle Lee Place) not only adds to the city’s northern riverfront skyline, it’s also helping add to the city’s bottom line.
Tourism initiatives continue digital trend | WilmingtonBiz
With the New Year here, many businesses are busy planning and forecasting via a fresh start. For those operating by fiscal year, however, steps to obtain company objectives have been long underway. Among them are the tri-county tourism offices, including Wilmington and Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau, whose fiscal year runs July 1-June 30. One of the bureau’s top initiatives this year is showcasing Wilmington’s evolving downtown riverfront district.
Carolina Rebellion co-producer AEG Presents' Joe Litvag talks 2018 festival
With the lineup for Carolina Rebellion 2018 recently revealed, the eighth annual event looks to deliver another notorious rock-n-roll punch. With more than 60 bands, including Alice In Chains, Stone Sour, Godsmack, Muse, Breaking Benjamin, Bullet For My Valentine, and Sevendust, the three-day rock fest just may melt your face off.
Carolina Rebellion 2018 lineup announced: Alice In Chains, Godsmack, Muse, among headliners
Get ready to rock, the official lineup for Carolina Rebellion 2018 is here. The eighth annual rock fest, which runs from May 4-6, will feature headliners (announced today, Dec. 4) Alice in Chains (Friday), Godsmack (Saturday) and Muse (Sunday), marking the latter’s only 2018 U.S. festival performance. Returning to Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC, Carolina Rebellion showcases today’s top rock bands along with renowned classic acts.
Musical Musings - Wilma - January 2018 - Wilmington, NC
While food is the fuel of our bodies, it’s music that can feed the soul. It can transform, empower, encourage, or heal. It’s a universal language that breaks boundaries and connects us, whether one plays melodies, writes them, or simply listens. Basically, music is magic. These four local musicians embody that notion. From bringing an outside world in to facilitating the personal growth of others, these instrumentalists are not only talented, they’re inspiring.
Welcome to Rockville 2018 lineup announced: Ozzy Osbourne, Foo Fighters, Avenged Sevenfold headlining
Florida’s biggest rock experience - Welcome to Rockville - released the 2018 band lineup, as the festival grows to three days for the first time. Iconic rocker Ozzy Osbourne headlines Friday, April 27; fest favorites Avenged Sevenfold top Saturday’s bill; and the legendary Foo Fighters will close out the eighth annual event on Sunday, April 29.
Foo Fighters to headline Welcome To Rockville 2018
The calendar may say fall, but rock fest producers are already thinking spring, as Welcome To Rockville announced the Foo Fighters to headline in 2018. The eight annual event kicks off the World’s Loudest Month concert series. According to a statement from organizers, Welcome To Rockville's full lineup will be announced Nov. 6 (see last year’s lineup here). What’s more, the rock fest grows from two to three days in 2018.
In Photos: Matisyahu returns to Wilmington with Broken Crowns Tour
Reggae-beatboxing vocalist Matisyahu recently kicked off the Broken Crowns Tour. On Sunday, the Grammy-nominated artist played Wilmington, N.C.'s Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, with support from rising stars Common Kings. The tour comes on the heels of Matisyahu's explorative album Undercurrent, which dropped earlier this year. Comprised of eight free-flowing tracks, his sixth studio album is influenced by his evolution into improvisational performances.
Matisyahu returns to Wilmington on Broken Crowns Tour
Reggae-beatboxing vocalist Matisyahu recently kicked off the Broken Crowns Tour. On Sunday, the Grammy-nominated artist played Wilmington, NC's Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, with support from rising stars Common Kings. The tour comes on the heels of Matisyahu's explorative album Undercurrent, which dropped earlier this year. Comprised of eight free-flowing tracks, his sixth studio album is influenced by his evolution into improvisational performances.
Bananarama reunites and announces first US tour
It took 30 years, but Bananarama fans can rejoice–the British pop trio is hitting America for the first time, featuring the original lineup. Following their first U.K. tour together, Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward and Siobhan Fahey have announced they’ll play select North American dates in February.
Interview: Matisyahu talks album, performing and creative evolution
Prolific and inspiring, Matisyahu is an artist in constant evolution. While the Grammy-nominated vocalist has transformed his music regularly, he’s always tended to his roots. His once orthodox lifestyle heavily influenced his emergence more than a decade ago, when fans regaled in his Hasidic-rock-reggae stylings. Since 2004’s Shake of the Dust, Matisyahu has released those confines, but still applies teachings from his faith.
Bananarama original lineup announces first US tour
It took 30 years, but Bananarama fans can rejoice–the British pop trio is hitting America for the first time, featuring the original lineup. Following their first U.K. tour together, Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward and Siobhan Fahey have announced they’ll play select North American dates in February.
Review: ZZ Top wows Wilson Center on Tonnage Tour
Classic rock legends ZZ Top rocked Wilmington, N.C.'s, Wilson Center Thursday night, serving the sold-out crowd a night not soon forgot. The power trio from Texas delivered nearly 90 minutes of unadulterated blues-rock and boogie, minus any frills. Lauded frequently with crowd roars, and more, ZZ Top simply let their tunes do the talking.
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