RTP-area local music and culture

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Howdy,

This is a big week for local music, and as such is also a big week for
Diversions.

Our cover story this week is about the mysterious tag of "frat rock."
What does it mean? Is it a genre? (This article was written by Dive's
token frat-star, Trevor Thornton. He's good people.)

Inside, there's a column about the hard life of a local band, and also
the hard life of a local music fan. But mainly the hard life of a
local band. Read it. I wrote it me'self.

We've got a Q&A with man-o'-the-hour, Mr. David Karsten Daniels. He
was kind enough to have pizza (at Pepper's if you're curious) with
Dive Editor Margaret Hair.

Music reviews on the latest from Classic Case, Lucinda Williams, and
Calla. We've got movie reviews of "Breach" and "Ghost Rider," plus
short takes on "Music and Lyrics," "Venus" and "Bridge to Terabithia."

There's a nice photo of Spider Bags from Saturday's cancer benefit at
the Cradle, and, as always, Our recommended shows and random stuff.

And, last but not least, I've been slaving all week on a giant local
music review package featuring my take on the latest from DAVID
KARSTEN DANIELS, NATHAN OLIVER, BEN DAVIS & THE JETTS / DES_ARK, TORCH
MARAUDER and THE NEIN. (Reviews all have CD release show information
as well.)

See you Thursday!

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