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.
Talking Culture is proudly sponsored by Duke Arts. The Spring Duke Arts Presents “Music NEAR the Gardens, The Pinhook Edition,” a special edition of Duke’s long running summer concert series, Music in the Gardens. This five concert series celebrating The Pinhook’s legacy in the local music scene, runs every Wednesday at 7:00 PM from May 28th to June 25th at Duke’s East Campus. Full schedule at DukeArts.org.
This week, Aaron welcomes Blue Cactus (Steph Stewart and Mario Arnez) to play the title track from their new album “Believer.” “Believer” is Blue Cactus’ first album in four years and third overall; the duo recently celebrated with an album-release show at Cats Cradle – and this week they’re heading out on a tour of the Southeast.
Visit BlueCactusMusic.com for more on the band and the new album.
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The Making of a 'Believer': Live and Local with Blue CactusBlue Cactus (Steph Stewart and Mario Arnez) stopped by Live & Local last week, following the release of their third studio album, “Believer.”
Live and Local, with a Panel of Music Experts!Aaron welcomes a trio of music journalists onto "Live & Local," each one tasked with recommending a new song that's worth spotlighting.
Steph Stewart Shares the Journey of Blue CactusJust about every musician has a mentor figure, someone who introduces them to formative music, often just by having it around. For Steph Stewart, singer/co-leader of Chapel Hill’s Blue Cactus, it was her grandfather.
Live and Local: Counting Down the 25 Best Local Songs of 2021With a lot of great music to choose from, Aaron Keck counts down his picks for the top 25 songs of 2021 in the local music scene.
Top Stories of 2021: The Year in Local MusicGreat musicians make their debuts, iconic bands return, and everyone gets back on actual stages: 2021 was a big year for local music.
With 'Stranger Again,' Blue Cactus Hits New HeightsBlue Cactus - Steph Stewart and Mario Arnez - have delivered one of the best local albums of the year so far with "Stranger Again."
Photo Gallery: Blue Cactus Performs at Live & Local LiveIn the inaugural edition of Live & Local Live, Blue Cactus performed for a great crowd outside the 97.9 The Hill WCHL studios at University Place mall on Thursday, June 17.
"Radio Concerts on the Hill" with Blue CactusSteph Stewart and Mario Arnez are Blue Cactus, and they've got the spotlight on our first-ever "Radio Concert on the Hill"!
Live & Local: Blue CactusJoin Aaron Keck Tuesday 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. Blue Cactus is a modern country […]
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September 20, 2018: Blue CactusBlue Cactus (Steph Stewart and Mario Arnez) stopped by the station to play a few songs during Aaron's Live & Local music hour!
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