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Coffee Break: North Carolina bands

People walk through floodwaters on Ocean Boulevard Aug. 3, 2020, in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Isaias continued to move north along the U.S. eastern seaboard.
People walk through floodwaters on Ocean Boulevard Aug. 3, 2020, in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Isaias continued to move north along the U.S. eastern seaboard.Sean Rayford | Getty Images

by Anna Weggel

August 04, 2020

Tropical Storm Isaias made landfall in North Carolina, was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane Monday evening, then downgraded to a tropical storm again this morning.

"Whether it's labeled a tropical storm or a hurricane, you should take this storm seriously, and make sure your family is ready," said North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper.

Forecasters say tornadoes are possible, rainfall will remain a major concern and trees could fall, causing power outages as Isaias moves north along the mid-Atlantic and New England coastline.

So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, let's put a spotlight on bands that hail from the North Carolina area. Who do you want to hear this morning?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs played

Ben Folds Five - Underground
Megafaun - The Fade
Old Crow Medicine Show - Wagon Wheel
Betty Davis - He Was a Big Freak
Ben E. King - Stand By Me
Sylvan Esso - Kick Jump Twist
The Avett Brothers - January Wedding