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Folkstar

Rank #6 Wilmington, NC Alternative / Folk Rock / Rock

50% of sales go to the charity Half The Sky Movement.

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Members: Kim Dicso (Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Piano) Sue Cag (Electric Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboard)

Sounds Like: Bonnie Raitt, The Indigo Girls, Tegan and Sara, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Alanis Morissette

Label: Karmic Fury Records

Bio: Folkstar released their debut album Emotional Bootcamp in February 2012. Produced independently on Karmic Fury Records, this 10-track debut album is folk-rock at its essence, with dips into mellow ambiance as well as surges into heavier rock.

Formed in 2011 in Wilmington, NC by Kim Dicso and Su... See Full Bio

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: True story: One of the songs from our new album #Loudandclear was inspired by a program on PBS TV. The more you know! #fastfactswithfolkstar

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“Unbeknownst to the pair, it would be Sue’s rock influences that would be fundamental in their work. Her influences, including an array of musicians from Bryan Adams to Metallica to Paramore, gave the band a direction that differed from typical indie rock. “The major change for us came along when I heard Kim’s folk driven originals. I heard complete musical arrangements that took the songs to the next level, adding to their essence, and also rocked up a bit,” explains Sue. The band showcases a level of energy that feels very organic. The smooth combination of cool West Coast rock combined with a foundation of folk songwriting is evident from the very beginning. “Cards and Letters” opens with the latter, while “After All” relies more heavily on the former. Emotional Bootcamp is an exhibition of heartbreak listeners can relate to, particularly as the progression of the album leads to a quiet conclusion as the pair recalls the dissolution of their former relationships.”

— Malia Thornton, This Coast Magazine

“Folkstar is an upbeat folk act that combines the stylings of Tom Petty and Sarah McLachlan with amazing originality. Their debut album Emotional Bootcamp takes you on a ride worth experiencing. Words can not express the talent and beauty of this album. Folkstar's live performances are even better. After performing at two of NC Local Music's benefits for Interact of Wake County and many other amazing events, we at NC Local Music are proud to call Folkstar part of our family. So go ahead and strap those boots on, sign up for Emotional Bootcamp, and let Folkstar be your guide.”

— Andy Washburn, NC Local Music

“Local duo that blends together folk and rock music. The result is catchy songs built on strong harmonies and engaging lyrics. The duo is Kim Dicso and Sue Cag, a combination of folk singer and rock guitarist. Their recent release “Emotional Bootcamp” is fiery and energetic, leaning more on the attitude of rock and blues than the carefree, tenderness of folk.”

— Brian Tucker, Star News

“Emotional Bootcamp, the debut album by Folkstar, is an exhibit of folk rock that is reminiscent of Ani Difranco and Tegan and Sara. It isn’t very often that a band will emerge with a sound that is carefully crafted – heavy on the folk and rock sounds, subtle in maintaining its Southern roots. The latter is due in part to the two women who make up Folkstar – Sue, who moved to Wilmington, N.C. in 2009 from the West Coast and Kim, who has lived in the city since 2004. In creating Emotional Bootcamp, it was clear that their experiences would drive every facet of the album, particularly the title. According to Sue, “We were both going through break-ups and it was a very difficult time. As a result, we poured ourselves completely into writing and recording. The title came when we were sitting around talking about how difficult things were at the time, and Kim said ‘It’s like emotional bootcamp.’ We both sort of went ‘Ooooh, album title!’”

— Malia Thornton, This Coast Magazine

“Featuring well-known local singer Kim Dicso, Folkstar plays acoustic folk that’s affixed to a pop music methodology. Dicso’s voice is soaring with a lot of heat underneath it.”

— Brian Tucker, Star News

“Emotional Bootcamp, the debut album by Folkstar, is an exhibit of folk rock that is reminiscent of Ani Difranco and Tegan and Sara... The band showcases a level of energy that feels very organic, [a] smooth combination of cool West Coast rock combined with a foundation of folk songwriting.”

— Malia Thornton, This Coast Magazine

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Folkstar Dylan Linehan @ Orton's 133 N Front St Wilmington, NC (located between Cape Fear Wine and Fat Tony's) Saturday, January 19th, 2013 Doors: 9PM Showtime: 10PM $5 Cover Ages: 21+ Folkstar http://folkstar.net/ Dylan Linehan http://dylanlinehan.com/ Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/429502347117927/
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