WHQR mourns the passing of incredible entertainer, Wilmington native, and famed composer, arranger, pianist, and singer, Grenoldo Frazier (1953-2018) who passed away during the holidays. Grenoldo was monumental in shaping Wilmington’s arts and music scene. No matter the genre--jazz, Broadway and movie music, patriotic favorites, holiday music, or contemporary music done with a twist--Grenoldo was always a captivating performer.

Kelly Mason Smith has been around. From his roots in Wilson, NC, to his successful run with The Mason Smith Band in Wilmington, to his hard-workin' stint on the Nashville music scene, Kelly has made a name for himself with poignant, thoughtful songwriting, high-quality production values, and a tireless work ethic wherever he makes music. Expect all of that, and more, at our next SOUP TO NUTS LIVE! featuring Kelly Smith with Ned Lavengood on Thursday May 24 in the MC Erny Gallery at WHQR in downtown Wilmington.

The next edition of WHQR's Soup To Nuts Live! will feature local jazz ensemble The Jonathan Hill Quartet on Thursday, April 26 at 7:30 pm (doors open 6:30 pm) in the MC Erny Gallery at 254 N. Front St. in downtown Wilmington. Reserve a seat by sending an email to soup@whqr.org or call 910-343-1640 during regular business hours.

David Bolton & Logie Meachum are our next guests for Soup to Nuts LIVE! on Thursday, February 22nd, in the MC Erny Gallery. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the show starts at 7:30pm.

The Port City Trio & The Jillettes are our next guest for Soup to Nuts LIVE! on Thursday, January 18th, in the MC Erny Gallery. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the show starts at 7:30pm. 

Chris Frisina will be our next Soup to Nuts LIVE! guest Thursday, November 16th, in the MC Erny Gallery. The doors open at 6:30pm, and the show starts at 7:30pm.

***SHOW FULL***

Thursday, September 28th

Doors Open: 6:30pm

Show Starts: 7:30pm

Price: $10 suggested donation at the door

August 10, 2017

Doors Open: 6:30pm

Performance Starts: 7:30pm

Price: $10 donation suggested at the door

***SOLD OUT!

The next Soup to Nuts LIVE! Concert on Thursday, June 29th in the MC Erny Gallery at WHQR features The TJW Trio. 

Here's one of the region's rising stars in a true 'listening room' setting! This weekend, Soup To Nuts Live! will broadcast its recording of Hank Barbee's April 13th performance in WHQR's MC Erny Gallery. Hank will share some music from his new CD, Son Royale, as well. Tune in to 91.3fm on Friday, May 19 @ 7:00 pm or Saturday, May 20 @ 9:00 pm.

The next Soup to Nuts LIVE! Concert on Thursday, April 13th in the MC Erny Gallery at WHQR features Hank Barbee.  

The next Soup to Nuts LIVE! Concert on Thursday, March 2nd in the MC Erny Gallery at WHQR features Rupert Wates.  

Rupert Wates is London-born, Oxford educated, and a resident of the United States since 2006. With a storied career as a songwriter and seven solo CDs to his credit, his original music combines elements of acoustic, folk, jazz, vaudeville, and caberet. Rupert averages 120 shows per year throughout North America and Europe (alone and with ensembles), and he prefers smaller listening rooms where the audience is up close and the music takes center stage. He has been voted Artist Of The Year in 2013 & 2016 by the international house concerts network, ConcertsInYourHome.com, and AcousticMusic.com has described him as "a prime figure in American music", adding "If you're not hip to this guy yet, you're missing out."

Thursday, March 2nd. 

The MC Erny Gallery

Doors: 6:30

Show: 7:30

On November 17th, The Awkward Silents played  the MC Erny Gallery at WHQR.

The next Soup to Nuts LIVE! Concert on Thursday, November 17 in the MC Erny Gallery at WHQR features The Awkward Silents.

On Thursday, September 9th, Dirty White Rags performed in the MC Erny Gallery at WHQR. 

WHQR will be broadcasting the concert on 91.3FM:
Friday, October 28 at 7:00pm
Saturday, October 29 at 9:00pm

On August 11th, Jamie Hoover, a founding member of Charlotte NC's The Spongetones, anchoring the band as guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, producer and arranger for 37+ years and outputting a diverse portfolio of original songwriting, jangle pop riffs, and Beatlesque vocals, rocked the MC Erny Gallery at WHQR.

If you missed the show or are looking to hear a little more of Jamie's sound, WHQR will be broadcasting highlights on August 25th and 26th.

SOUP TO NUTS LIVE! presents Jamie Hoover on Thursday, August 11 at 6:30 pm in the MC Erny Gallery at WHQR.

Soup to Nuts Live! welcomes long-time veteran of the Chicago blues music scene, Jon McDonald, on Thursday, June 23rd in the MC Erny Gallery at WHQR.

On Thursday, May 19th local folk rock group The Midatlantic performed in the MC Erny Gallery at WHQR. On Friday, June 10th and Saturday June 11th, will air our Soup to Nuts Live! concert with The Midatlantic. Tune into HQR 91.3 to hear The Midatlantic's brand of music that combines progressive folk, Americana, bluegrass, and a hint of rock and jazz.

Friday, June 10th at 7 pm

Saturday, June 11th at 9 pm

This coming weekend WHQR will air the Soup to Nuts Live! concert that we recorded with the pop-folk duo, Chasing Opal. Tune in this Friday and Saturday for the fun and upbeat music of Chasing Opal.

Tune into 91.3 FM to hear Chasing Opal!

Friday, May 6th at 7 pm

Saturday, May 7th at 9 pm

***SOLD OUT***

Soup to Nuts Live! welcomes The Midatlantic to WHQR's MC Erny Gallery on Thursday, May 19th.

Soup to Nuts Live! welcomes Chasing Opal to the MC Erny Gallery on Thursday, April 14th!

After meeting in Ogden, Utah in November 2011, Whitney and Steve formed the powerful duo; Chasing Opal. In pursuit of adventure and change, the Utah natives relocated to Wilmington, NC in April of 2013. 

***SOLD OUT***

Soup to Nuts Live! welcomes Massive Grass to the MC Erny Gallery on Thursday, February 25th!

This coming weekend WHQR will air the Soup to Nuts Live! concert that we recorded with the three piece jazz group, The Keith Butler Trio.

Tune in this Friday and Saturday for a fantastic jazz-inspired set that works to honor the rich history of the genre.

Tune into 91.3 to hear The Keith Butler Trio!

Friday, February 12, 7 pm

Saturday, February 13, 9 pm

Soup to Nuts Live! welcomes The Keith Butler Trio, consisting of Cameron Tinklenberg on piano, Sean Howard on electric bass, and Keith Butler on drums. They have been playing for about a year and a half now and draw on influences from Bill Evans, Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, Mulgrew Miller, Roy Hargrove, Christian McBride, and many more. The group strives to honor jazz music’s rich history by focusing on swing, melody, and creativity. 

*SOLD OUT SHOW*

Soup to Nuts Live! welcomes John Fonvielle, a seasoned Americana singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for compelling melodies and insightful lyrics about everything from road trips to relationships, pain and hope, beginnings and endings. A gigging musician in North Carolina, Fonvielle plays frequently as a solo folk artist and as a member of the Americana/bluegrass band End of the Line.

This coming weekend WHQR will air the Soup to Nuts Live! concert we recorded with stellar Texas blues guitarist Chris Duarte and his trio.

It was a mostly acoustic but high-energy show as you'll hear this coming Friday at 7 pm and Saturday at 9 pm.

Tune into WHQR 91.3 FM this weekend to hear Chris Duarte and his trio!

Friday, November 6th, 7 pm

Saturday, November 7th, 9 pm

WHQR's Soup To Nuts Live! welcomes internationally touring band The Chris Duarte Group for an evening of inspired and passionate acoustic music. Chris Duarte and his band have been seen and heard around the globe, and they have made regular stops at Wilmington's favorite juke joint, The Rusty Nail, for several years. “I can practice all day in my basement, but it’s a totally different ballgame when I get on stage. More of a physical dynamic is the currency I trade-in when I’m playing live” says Duarte.

Join us for our Soup to Nuts Live! series with Striking Copper at the MC Erny Gallery at WHQR.