The Oxford American is a quarterly literary magazine dedicated to featuring the complexity and vitality of the American South. Each year they put together an issue dedicated to southern music, and this year the focus is North Carolina music. They're presenting several Statewide Singing Circle events throughout the state, where North Carolina songwriters will perform, as well as … [Read more...] about Free: Oxford American Magazine’s “Stories From the Issue,” featuring Tift Merritt and Phil Cook
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UNC Symphony Orchestra concert with Marc Callahan, bass-baritone
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Music Department presents many concerts and music events every year, by students, faculty and visiting artists. Many of them are free. I'm a big fan of the UNC Music Department. I've been to many concerts and have never been disappointed. The music department is not only excellent for music students and valuable for the UNC student body, but is … [Read more...] about UNC Symphony Orchestra concert with Marc Callahan, bass-baritone
Pulse FM Back to School Bash at Crabtree Valley Mall with free concert by In Real Life
Pulse FM is putting on a free Back to School Bash on Sunday, August 19th, 2018, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh. This free event includes: Performance by In Real Life Performance by Chapel Hill's Anna Clendening Fashion Show beforehand, at 1:30 p.m., presented by Miss April Summer of Style Class Follow the Facebook page to see how you … [Read more...] about Pulse FM Back to School Bash at Crabtree Valley Mall with free concert by In Real Life
Free and cheap live music in the Triangle
Looking for live music in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond? Here is a list of diverse music events that are free or very inexpensive. This list will be constantly updated with music events at bars, breweries, colleges, outdoor venues and more. Although they may have no cover (or a very low cover), please consider tipping the musicians, buying a CD and checking out their future … [Read more...] about Free and cheap live music in the Triangle
Live music, no cover, at Chef’s Palette in Cary
Chef's Palette Restaurant and Bar, 3460 Ten Ten Road in Cary, features a bar area that frequently hosts live music, with no cover. You can sit at a table in the bar, listen to the music, and order a drink or appetizers, but you can also order from the dinner menu. There's no minimum order required to listen to the music. The menu features soups, salads and starters like Fried Calamari and … [Read more...] about Live music, no cover, at Chef’s Palette in Cary
Free in-store live music at Bull City Records: Lithics
Bull City Records at 2600 Hillsborough Road in Durham, is an independent record store, selling LPs and CDs. They also host bands and musicians for in-store performances, usually free and all-ages. Although the shows are free, consider donating to the bands, or buying a CD or something else from the store. Here's what's coming up: Live music: LithicsMonday, June 18th6 p.m.Free Kill Rock … [Read more...] about Free in-store live music at Bull City Records: Lithics
Free event: Raleigh Rounds–Songwriters in the round, plus free dinner
Raleigh Rounds is a monthly Nashville-style songwriters in the round music event in downtown Raleigh. Three singer/songwriters share the stage and take turns performing their songs. It takes place at Isaac Hunter's Tavern, 414 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, on the 3rd Thursday of the month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There's no cost to attend, and dinner is even provided for free for … [Read more...] about Free event: Raleigh Rounds–Songwriters in the round, plus free dinner
Free gospel singing with Full Reliance at Falls Baptist Church
The local gospel group, Full Reliance, will be leading a night of gospel music at Falls Baptist Church, 9700 Fonville Road, Wake Forest, on Sunday, March 25th, 2018, at 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the community. After the music there will be a dessert social in the fellowship hall. … [Read more...] about Free gospel singing with Full Reliance at Falls Baptist Church
3 free concerts–part of NC Bach Festival
North Carolina Bach Festival was founded in 1979 as a statewide celebration of Johann Sebastian Bach. It features concerts with interpretation of his work as well as of other composers of his era. Several of the concerts take place in the Triangle, and some of those are free. The free concerts in the Triangle are listed below. See a list of all of the concerts, both free and ticketed, around … [Read more...] about 3 free concerts–part of NC Bach Festival
Free New Year’s Eve show at Deep South the Bar
Deep South the Bar, at 430 S Dawson Street in Raleigh, is directly across from Red Hat Amphitheater. It hosts live music most nights. It's a great spot to go pre- and post-show. Make sure to check the website for updates and details. Most shows are 21+. Deep South hosts many free shows. You can see their full calendar online. New Year's Eve Party Sunday, December 31st 8 p.m. Live music … [Read more...] about Free New Year’s Eve show at Deep South the Bar
