Live music outside The Kraken in Chapel Hill

 

The Kraken, 2823 NC Highway 54 W, in Chapel Hill, is a roadhouse a few miles west of downtown Chapel Hill and Carrboro and a few miles east of Saxapahaw. It features a great front porch, free pool, and live music. They also show all the UNC basketball games.

They’re holding live shows again, outside, with limited attendance. They’re also live streaming some shows.

While open for business, only staff and performers will be permitted inside the bar, with the exception of bathroom access via the back door. Drinks will be served via our new window on the front porch with traffic patterns clearly marked in order to ensure safe distancing.

Here’s some of what’s coming up. Make sure to note whether it’s a live, in-person show, or a livestream (or both.)

In all cases, please makes sure to follow the link for details. If there’s not a link, just go to the Kraken’s Facebook page and look for the event there.

Shake Sugaree Americana Residency with Jonathan Byrd & The Pickup Cowboys
Wednesdays starting April 28th, 2021
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
In person
Free

Limited outdoor seating. There will be some pop-up tents in case there’s a little rain. You can bring camping chairs if you’d like. 

First Friday Krakengrass with The Carolina Cutups and Friends
First Friday of month, scheduled through November
7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Free

The Carolina Cutups play hard-driving bluegrass standards and sweet old time ballads just for you and your lovely friends. Their first set begins at 6pm and the second at 8pm. They know all the old-time favorites and love to take requests.

 

Friday, April 30th, 2021, 7 p.m.: Orange County All-Stars

Saturday, May 1st, 2021, 7 p.m.: Curtis Eller’s American Circus

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