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Musician and songwriter Jared Michael Cline talks musical influences, playing live, and upcoming projects

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Jared Michael Cline.

WHQR arts reporter Demia Avery sits down with musician and songwriter Jared Michael Cline to talk about playing live around the Wilmington area, a new project for his band Bacon Grease, and why he's a "frustrated drummer" at heart.

This reporting was made possible by a grant from the Fourth Estate Fund.


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Bio (from artist's page):

Driven by a passion for music and performance, Jared Michael Cline always delivers, and when he does, it usually involves a simple, yet honest performance. As an active performer, musician, and songwriter in Wilmington, NC, Jared Michael Cline aims to connect with his audiences on a level that digs deep below the surface of each and every person in attendance. Citing his influences as "life, love, and pain", he has no problem using his pen to address thoughts and feelings that are essentially taboo, or, plainly, unspoken.

In 2012, he moved to Wilmington, NC, to pursue schooling, having fallen in love with the local art and music scene. Since being in Wilmington, he has worked to become a better songwriter and performer, as well as a vocalist, and has slowly matured and continues to carve his way as an active member of Wilmington's music community. Continually growing and developing, Jared Michael Cline shows immense promise as an artist and songwriter, and will certainly be one to touch even the hardest of hearts through his music.

Demia has over 20 years of entertainment experience. She has worked in almost every facet of the entertainment industry, from radio promotions to talent coordinator, publicist, podcasting, and now to journalism.