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This concert review originally appeared on Degenrefy.com written by Ash Starkweather It was frigid in Greensboro, but that could not put the brakes on Aaron’s Party at Cone Denim Entertainment Center. Long time fans of Aaron Carter braved the wind and cold to spend a night basking in the glow of their adolescent crush. The crowd poured in to get their party on, and here’s what we saw. The night started off with Bounce [★★], a local band. They had some good energy and engaged the crowd while covering popular songs including Taylor Swifts “Shake It Off” and Kenny Loggin’s “Footloose.” Unfortunately this...

This concert review originally appeared on Degenrefy.com written by Ash Starkweather   When we arrived at the venue, the line meandered down the street from the doors of Charlotte’s Neighborhood Theatre. The venue’s doors opened a little late due to technical issues, but the crowd did not mind as they chatted excitedly about the opportunity to check out Brandy Clark headlining her own show. Sam Lewis [★★★] opened the night up softly with his acoustic guitar with his friend on bass. He played a solid set including the title track off his new album, Waiting On You. Sam also played a very...

This concert review originally appeared on Degenrefy.com written by Ash Starkweather   A huge crowd swarmed Raleigh’s PNC Arena early to catch some of their favorite Christian acts at Winter Jam 2015. The tour sells out virtually every stop, and families and friends all gather early to grab their general admission seats for every show on the tour. The chatter in the crowd grew louder and more excited as the line wrapped around the arena before the doors opened. Veridia [★★★★] started the night off with a four song set promptly at 6pm, so most of the crowd missed a lot...

How’s it going? -Everyone: Good!  You guys just put out a new single, tell us about that!  -Ben: Tumbleweed? Or is this for… Nick: Tumbleweed? Ben: We’re super excited about it. It’s the title track off our new album. It’s the first album we did in a big professional studio.  Nick: I feel like all of our social media posts have been just like, Tumbleweed, #Tumbleweed, new single Tumbleweed off our new album Tumbleweed, #Tumbleweed. If you didn’t know about it, Tumbleweed is coming out.  Ben: But yeah, we’re pumped. I think it’s the best thing we’ve put out to...

This concert review originally appeared on Degenrefy.com written by Ash Starkweather   John and Jacob [★★★★], an impressive songwriting duo, opened the show. They co-wrote The Band Perry’s hit “Done” and performed the song with the crowd singing along. Next they played a very soft sentimental song, “I’d Go Back,” which really won the crowd over. John and Jacob also played “Be My Girl” which was featured on ABC’s hit show Nashville. It’s obvious this duo are great songwriters with an impressive resume and a bright future.   As Kacey Musgraves [★★★★] took the stage she was not impressed with the sitting crowd,...