WKNC benefit this weekend

The fourth annual WKNC Double Barrel Benefit will kick off this weekend at King’s Barcade.

The acts include local bands such as The Mountain Goats, Annuals, The Nein, The Prayers & Tears of Arthur Digby Sellers, Tiger Bear Wolf, Future Islands, The Old Ceremony and Megafaun.

“It’s gotten bigger each year,” Elizabeth Bridenstine, the assistant promotions director for WKNC, said.

The benefit is broken up into two separate nights — Friday and Saturday.

Tickets are on sale for $6 in advance and $8 at the door. Proceeds will go to WKNC, which is student run.

There will also be a table set up, selling WKNC merchandise, such as shirts and Koozies, according to Bridenstine. She said bands have also had merchandise tables set up in the past.

Brian Ware, a senior in communication, said the benefit is the biggest show the station has put together. He said he expects the show “to do really well” because they sold tickets online. It is the first time the station has opened the option of purchasing tickets online.

“This year looks to be the most successful yet,” Ware said.

According to Bridenstine, a senior in communication, many of the bands are gaining fame on television. She said Annuals recently appeared as the musical guest on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and The Mountain Goats had one of their songs played on the television show Weeds.

WKNC chose the bands based on what they play on the station, according to Ware. He said the station wanted to get local bands rather than bringing in a mainstream band.

“We support local bands and this is them helping to support us back,” Ware said.

Alumnus to be heard on Scrubs

Tonight’s episode of Scrubs will feature a song by Brent Jordan, an alumnus in international politics and foreign relations.

He said his song “Thrift Store T-Shirt” will be played at the end of the show.

According to Jordan, someone from the show contacted him through e-mail after hearing the song on MySpace and requested a CD.

Writing and playing his music alone, Jordan said the song could be described as an “acoustic, easy-going love song.”

Jordan said he has been playing full time since after college and plays at many local bars including Dive Bar and the Flying Saucer. He said he hopes to go on tour in the near future.

“Hopefully this is going to open new doors,” Jordan said.

At best, Jordan said having his song played on Scrubs will give him some publicity and attract more listeners.

“I’m very excited,” he said.