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.
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This week, Aaron welcomes Jesse James DeConto of local band The Pinkerton Raid, for a live performance of the band’s latest single, “We Tremble With The Noise.”
The song will be included on the band’s next album, which is due out next year – and the Pinkerton Raid has several live shows scheduled for September, including the Carrboro Music Festival on September 28 and a September 12 performance before Paperhand Puppet Intervention’s Forest Theater show.
Visit PinkertonRaid.com.
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