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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jason Hamric, founder of Substrate Radio who celebrated Birmingham art scene, dies
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Jason Hamric, a multi-hyphenate creative who ran Substrate Radio for over a decade and was a fierce champion of Birmingham's music and art scene for even longer, has died. He was 53. Jackie Lo, Hamric's wife and fellow radio host at Substrate, confirmed the news on social media Wednesday afternoon. Hamric started Substrate Radio in 2013, where he hosted the show 'Meeting People is Easy.' In addition to his time at the station, Hamric also worked as a cinematographer, an audio engineer and musician. One of his early bands was Three Finger Cowboy, which he played with in the early 2000s around Birmingham. Substrate Radio, a 24-7 internet radio station, operates out of Saturn in the Avondale neighborhood, with part of its studio on full display in front of the concert hall. 'I really missed the 'college radio style' format where you could kind of play whatever you want without being told what to play,' Hamric told This is Alabama in 2024. 'I just felt like we had a little hole, in America in general, for under-the-radar style music.' Over the years, Substrate Radio gave free rein to local DJs to curate their own playlists and to play the music they wanted, which could veer from indie rock, hip hop, international music and even discussion shows on film and books. 'Birmingham is a small town and the radio community is even smaller,' Birmingham NPR affiliate WBHM wrote on its Facebook page. 'We are saddened to learn about the unexpected passing of our friend Jason Hamric.' In the wake of Hamric's death, many people across Birmingham's radio and art community have paid tribute to him and offered their condolences to his friends and family. 'Substrate Radio's Jason Hamric is gone. This is so sad,' local DJ Jim Battan, better known as 'Coyote J. Calhoun' wrote. 'Condolences to his family and to our city.' 'There are some people you meet that when you call them they help make things easier and better for everyone. Jason Hamric was one of those people,' said Shaheed Taweed, one-half of the Birmingham hip hop group Shaheed and DJ Supreme. 'We and I appreciate every thing he has done for us and others. Condolences to his family and we pray that The Creator makes this process easy for his loves ones and friends to deal with.' Born and raised in Birmingham, Jason Hamric graduated from Jefferson Christian Academy School and spent the majority of his adult life in the city. No cause of death has been revealed. This is a developing story. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Valentine's week events in Charlotte: Themed pop-up bars, singles mixers, curated dinners and more
Happy week of love, Charlotte! Whether you're toasting with friends, a Valentine, or flying solo, here are the best ways to celebrate this week—from festive pop-ups to Galentine's parties and even anti-Valentine's bashes. Monday, February 10 💡 Stroll through nine nature-inspired light installations during South End's Rail Trail Lights, on display through Feb. 23. | Nightly after sunset | Free | Details ❤️ Mix and mingle with other singles at Dilworth Tasting Room's Single Night Mixer, happening at all locations. | 6pm | Free | Details 💃🏻 Sip a themed cocktail with your valentine or galentine at Billy Sunday's Moulin Rouge pop-up. | 5-10pm | Prices vary | Details Tuesday, February 11 🎶 Catch pop trio "Almost Monday" at Amos' South End | Doors open at 6:30pm | $20-$25 | Details 🧠 Play music bingo at Sycamore while enjoying half-priced wine and $8 pizza. | 6:30pm | Free | Details 💘 Cross another Valentine's pop-up off your list with a trip to BackStage Lounge's "Cupid," happening through Feb. 23 | 5pm-midight | Prices vary | Details 🍷 Sip three paper-bag pours of wines, and try to guess where they're from, at Substrate's mystery wine tasting, hosted by Wine is Confusing. | Tastings at 7pm, 7:30pm and 8pm | $24.86 | Details Wednesday. February 12 🎀 Gather your girls for a Galentine's night out at Vaulted Oak Brewing. | 5pm | Free | Details 💝 Keep the good vibes going with another Galentine's Day celebration, featuring local vendors, drink specials and more at The Chamber by Wooden Robot. | 6pm | Free | Details 😂 Don't miss an all-women stand-up night with Shameless Society at Thrift Pony. | 7pm | $13.42 | Details 🧩 Put your problem-solving skills to the test at puzzle night at Monday Night Brewing. | 6pm | $21.45 | Details Thursday, February 13 🎂 Make a cake for Valentine's Day at Sweet Spot Studio's cake decorating workshop.| 6:30pm | $90 | Details 🕯 Or, make a custom scented candle at The Market at 7th Street's Bestie-tine candle-making class. | 6pm | $35 | Details 🧖♀️ Shop skincare products, sip champagne and enjoy live music and more at the grand opening of holistic med spa Vela Aesthetics and Mercantile in South End. | 5pm | Free | Details 👯♀️ Celebrate sisterhood with drinks, treats, pampering and more at Must Be Nice's Galentine's night. | 6-9pm | $17.79 | Details Friday, February 14 🪩 Dance the night away with Two Friends at The Fillmore | 7pm | $145 | Details 🏳️🌈 Celebrate love and community at Girls Room Valentines 2025 at Clutch, featuring local LGBTQ+ DJs and artists. | 8pm | $13.42 | Details ❤️🩹 Ditch the romance for Seaboard South End's Anti-Valentine's Bash. | 8pm | $15 | Details 🫱🏽🫲 Meet and mingle at Intricate Soirées Immersive Valentine's Mixer in Uptown. | 7pm | $33+ | Details 💕 Grab your besties and a pint and toast to being single (AF) at Wooden Robot's Single AF Valentine's Party. | Free | 5-11pm | Details 🍽 Enjoy a curated Valentine's dinner at Sweet Pea's Specialty Shop. | Reservations beginning at 5:30pm | Prices vary | Details 🇨🇺 Continue the celebrations all weekend long with an exclusive Valentine's dinner menu at El Puro Cuban Restaurant. | Reserve on Open Table | Prices vary | Details Check out more upcoming events on our Event Board. Hosting an event? Reach more Charlotteans through an Event Listing, which includes placement on our Event Board and in our weekday newsletter. Have a scoop about a cool event? Submit your event.
