PBS North Carolina's Shaped by Sound Premiere Party

Shaped by Sound Premiere Party

We are delighted to invite you to an exclusive evening celebrating the thriving North Carolina music scene. Join us for a preview screening of carefully curated clips from Shaped by Sound, a new original series from PBS North Carolina that delves into the influence of North Carolina music on culture that celebrates each artists’ individuality.

The event will offer a unique opportunity to meet some of the musicians featured on the show. Enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres and beer and wine while mingling with fellow music lovers, creatives and influencers from the North Carolina music and media industry

Event Details:

• Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025
• Time: 7-9 PM
• Location: Motorco Music Hall located at 723 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham

This will be a night to remember, filled with insightful conversations, a special advance screening of clips from the series, Shaped by Sound and a celebration of music’s transformative power. Don’t miss the chance to connect with PBS and music fans and enjoy an unforgettable evening!

Space is limited! Reserve your seat now! This is a free event, but advance registration is required. Please register via Eventbrite. If you have any questions about registration or the event, kindly email Karen Nowak at [email protected].

More about Shaped by Sound:

Shaped by Sound celebrates visionary artists creating music in North Carolina today. The series will feature a broad array of genres, including indie rock, hip-hop, alt-country, R&B, bluegrass, jazz and folk. Presented as thirteen 30-minute episodes, the series will weave live performances by both well-known performers and emerging acts with insightful conversation. The show will also feature clips from a video podcast and a host of digital extras.

Episodes will feature:

• Iron & Wine
• Alice Gerrard
• Sonny Miles
• Superchunk
• Sluice
• Nnenna Freelon
• Blue Cactus
• Shirlette Ammons
• Blue Footed Boobies
• Fancy Gap
• Mipso
• Town Mountain
• Reuben Vincent

Shaped by Sound premieres Thursday, February 6 at 9:30 PM on PBS NC. Watch new episodes Thursdays at 9:30 PM. Stream anytime online and on the free PBS app.

Shaped by Shound is made possible through support from Come Hear NC, a program of the North Carolina Music Office within the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Blue Cactus performing on Shaped by Sound set.

Alice Gerrard and band performing on Shaped by Sound set.

Superchunk performing on Shaped by Sound set.

Iron & Wine performing on Shaped by Sound set.

Sluice performing on Shaped by Sound set.

Nnenna Freelon and her band performing on Shaped by Sound set.

Sonny Miles on Shaped by Sound set.

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