Two Triangle concerts worth seeing in two days
16 Jun
Two incredible North Carolina bands will perform in the Triangle over the next two days, and you really should make an effort to see one or both if you’re into Bluegrass-ish music.
I say Bluegrass-ish because the first band is Holy Ghost Tent Revival, and while their banjo invokes the feel of Bluegrass occasionally, I really have no idea how to describe their music. But what I can say is that their unique sound lured me to the tent they were performing under at the Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival this spring. Yep, I was listening to another band and I overheard Holy Ghost’s spirited noise at another tent so I headed to their tent and was entranced by their sound. They’re playing at the Pour House at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 17. Tickets are $8, which is an amazing deal b/c I’m pretty sure this is going to be an incredible, energetic show. Get a feel for them here:
The second show I highly recommend you see this week is The Kickin Grass Band, which is undeniably Bluegrass. I first heard them on WKNC, my favorite radio station since I ditched my Sirius subscription a few months ago. They perform at 6 p.m. Friday, June 8 for free at the American Tobacco free concert series: Back Porch Music on the Lawn. Here’s a sample for you:
If you go to the Friday show at American Tobacco, you can turn your Friday evening into a night on the town in Durham. After the concert, you might consider:
* Go to the American Dance Festival. The Inbal Pinto & Avshalom Pollack Dance Company performs a dance at 8 p.m. Friday based on a short story by filmmaker Tim Burton. The show is across the street at Durham Performing Arts Center, so you should have plenty of time to fit in both.
*Get dinner at one of Durham’s many fantastic restaurants. Perhaps you can try Pop’s now that it’s located in its new home in West Village. Or go to The Federal and get the pork sandwich (it’s not BBQ Pork) and then send me an e-mail thanking me for introducing you to one of the best sandwiches in the Triangle. Go have a cocktail at Whiskey or throw back a beer at The Pinhook.
* Check out Retrofantasma, a double-feature of classic horror movies at Carolina Theatre. Friday’s lineup includes a 7 p.m. showing of the 1953 “It Came From Outer Space” in 3-D followed by a 9 p.m. showing of the 1986 movie Invaders from Mars.
Let me know if there’s anything else cool going on in Durham on Friday night.
Hey Ginny! Thanks for noting Kickin’ Grass- they are one of my favorite bands! They put on an amazing live show. If folks are planning to come out on Friday night, they should plan on getting there a bit early- space at the ATC goes quickly for these shows.
Also, after the show, stick around Durham for Third Friday! It’s like First Friday in Raleigh. Here’s a link to a listing of events:
http://www.thirdfridaydurham.com/
Hope to see y’all in Durham this Friday!
Ginny, thanks for the heads-up! I’m really leaning towards making the Thursday night concert. They have such an interesting sound!
* Cafe Mars is playing a free outdoor concert at Brightleaf Square; 7pm.
* The Indy’s Best of the Triangle Party will be at Golden Belt; 6-11pm.
FYI —-Date correction —–
The Kickin Grass Band, performs at 6 p.m. Friday, June 18th (not June 8th) for free at the American Tobacco free concert series: Back Porch Music on the Lawn.
Great post Ginny! Wish I had seen this sooner, I would have had you add PechaKucha Night tonight in Durham at Relevance. 7:30pm Still a few (FREE) tickets left: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/645260993
Cyn
I just stumbled across that the North America Science Fiction Convention will be in Raleigh in August. Not cheap, but the closest you can get to Worldcon and it is right here!
Love going to ATC for the free music on the lawn , we’ll be there tonight with the kids
For one more bluegrass concert, check out The Claire Lynch Band in Holly Springs tomorrow night! Should be a great show in the intimate Holly Springs Cultural Center Concert Hall.
Thanks for sharing these concerts, Ginny; hope you have a wonderful weekend!