Join Aaron Keck Monday through Friday at 6:00 p.m. for “Live & Local,” where you’ll hear music from artists close to home, and even get the chance to listen in as local musicians talk about where they’ve been, where they’re going, and what’s happening in the local music scene.

 

This week on “Live & Local,” fan-favorite duo Blue Cactus (Steph Stewart and Mario Arnez) make their triumphant return to the 97.9 The Hill studio as they stop by for a chat with Aaron Keck ahead of their EP release party on Friday, February 21 at the Pinhook!

Classified firmly in the “Americana” category, Blue Cactus plays indie and country roots to great effect in cosmic fashion, creating soaring space-rock guitars and rich harmonies that reach toward the stars while remaining firmly planted in the ground.

Based out of Chapel Hill, NC, Blue Cactus is led by long-time collaborators Steph Stewart and Mario Arnez, who create songs that range from gritty Honky Tonk to tender, heartbreaking balladry. They’ve toured just about everywhere, and it’s always a treat to host them here at home.

 

Listen below for the full conversation between 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck and Blue Cactus about how they got here, where they’re going, and what this EP release means to them. You can hear it all below — including three songs: “Finger on the Button,” “Quittin’ Again,” and “Come Clean” — and tune in for more Live & Local weekdays at 6:00! 

 

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