Welcome to Talking Culture! In this weekly interview series from 97.9 The Hill WCHL, you’ll hear from writers, performers, musicians and individuals involved in advancing and promoting cultural arts in our community.

This week, Aaron welcomes local musician Jeremy Gilchrist, who’s playing at the Cave in Chapel Hill on Thursday, October 9, at a “Songwriters in the Round” show along with John Rodney and Nicole Tester. Gilchrist released his latest album last year, “One Mic One Guitar, Vol. 1,” and he’s planning to record more tracks in the near future.

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Jeremy Gilchrist discusses Thursday’s show and plays the song “Beautify Nothing” live in 97.9 The Hill studios.

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live.

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