The Rant

We unpack what's happened so far in the debate over Lee County's next EMS contract, and speculate irresponsibly about what might happen next.

We interview members of Late Night Special (Charlotte) and Ol' Joey Scrums (Raleigh) ahead of Carolina Indie Fest, which kicks off on Friday at Hugger Mugger Brewing in downtown Sanford. Ol' Joey Scrums performs at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, and Late Night Special performs at 7 p.m. the same day. For more information about Carolina Indie Fest, visit www.carolinaindiefest.net.

Gordon interviews members of the Boom Unit Brass Band (Raleigh, NC) and the Corey Stevenson Band (Greenville, SC). Boom Unit will perform at Carolina Indie Fest at 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, September 27. Corey Stevenson plays at 5 p.m. on Friday, September 26. Carolina Indie Fest will be held on September 26 and 27 at Hugger Mugger Brewing, 229 Wicker St. in downtown Sanford. For more information, visit www.carolinaindiefest.net.

Gordon interviews Carolina Indie Fest performers the Pinkerton Raid (Durham, NC) and Pageant (High Point, NC). For more information about Carolina Indie Fest, visit www.carolinaindiefest.net.

Gordon interviews Greenville, S.C. folk band Pablo Atlas and Raleigh's the Dapper Conspiracy, who play a mix of Americana, folk, rock and more. The Dapper Conspiracy will play Carolina Indie Fest at Hugger Mugger Brewing in downtown Sanford at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, September 26, and Pablo Atlas plays at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 27. For more information about Carolina Indie Fest, visit www.carolinaindiefest.net.