Hopscotch 2024 kicks off with a VIP party on Wednesday, Sept. 4. The VIP only schedule follows:
Wednesday, Sept. 4
Hopscotch Music Festival + The Rialto Present
The dB’s
Doors: 7:00pm | Show: 8:00pm
Hopscotch VIPs can claim up to
two (2) complimentary tickets to the show!
Click the link below and select the “General Admission – Hopscotch VIPs” ticket. Enter the email address used to purchase your Hopscotch VIP passes in all lowercase.
Remaining tickets will be available to the general public beginning Saturday 8/31 for $22 + applicable taxes and fees.
This show is at The Rialto.
THURSDAY, September 5
Where: Landmark Tavern | 117 E Hargett St
When: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Food: Provided by Raleigh Times
Presented by: Come Hear NC, Merge Records, Dash Media
Friday, September 6
Where: Natural Science | 2409 Crabtree Blvd #126
When: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Food: Provided by Local’s Seafood
Presented by: Levitate
SATURDAY, September 7
Where: Jimmy V’s Osteria & Bar | 420 Fayetteville St
The Rialto Theater in Raleigh’s Five Points neighborhood is having a BOGO sale over Labor Day Weekend that starts at 10 a.m. on Aug. 30 and ends at midnight on Sept. 2 for tickets to upcoming concerts including Joan Osborne, Cowboy Mouth, Jack the Radio, Phil Vassar, The Brothers Comatose, Jim Lauderdale and many more.
If you are a fan of this blog or have been following me for awhile, you know I am a big fan of Caleb Caudle, a Stokes County, North Carolina, native whom I had the pleasure of discovering at the now, unfortunately, defunct Phuzz Phest nearly a decade ago in Winston-Salem.
“Caudle weaves the richness of the tobacco leaves he grew up between into the flavor of his songs. The singer-songwriter plays acoustic guitar and harmonica, rockin’ it out one minute and switching to a haunting ballad the next. Think Steve Earle pre-heroin.”
If you haven’t heard Caudle play, don’t take my word for how talented he is, go see him for yourself this holiday weekend at the Wake Forest Listening Room on Saturday, Aug. 30. Tickets are $20 and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.
According to the Listening Room’s website, Caudle’s show is also the release of his sixth studio album “Sweet Critters.”
Through sometimes shadowy arrangements that creep and lurk, Caudle continues to mine both the brightest and murkiest corners of his imagination, finding that purest of points where tenderness and grit collide, inspired by musical heroes like Buddy Miller and Guy Clark, and mentors like Elizabeth Cook and John Paul White. It was White who Caudle tapped to produce Sweet Critters, along with Ben Tanner, at the duo’s Florence, Alabama studio Sun Drop Sound.
White is also performing at the Wake Forest Listening Room on Sept. 6 but the show is sold out, according to the website.
“I was very excited to work with Caleb on this record. Iʼve been a fan for Iʼve been a fan for years and count him as a friend,” White says of working with Caudle. “Heʼs a stellar songwriter, so I knew heʼd bring the goods. And he did.” The album features Allison Russell, Aoife OʼDonovan, John Paul White, and Caudleʼs own touring band.
These songs are a showcase of Caudle’s singular command of language. He sees the world through a hyperreal lens wholly unique to him, one that renders dank humidity “horsefly heat,” a moody sky “cast iron skillet” dark, or a loved one’s “wind chime of a smile.” For Caudle, details are the last frontier in a world where thousands of new songs are created every day. As such, he weaves his intricate tales of redemption, sacrifice, forgiveness, and loss with the colorful threads of living, breathing characters and all the rich idiosyncrasies and ephemera that fill out their worlds.
Caudle and his band have played Stagecoach, Cayamo, Luck Reunion, Mountain Stage, Merlefest, Americanafest, The Long Road (UK), AMAUK (UK), and recently supported Marty Stuart, Steve Earle, Hayes Carll, Elizabeth Cook, Brent Cobb, Charles Wesley Godwin, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and many more.
In other notable news, Caudle is headed to his Grand Ole Opry debut in Nashville on Nov. 23! You can learn more on his website at https://www.calebcaudle.com/
Labor Day weekend 2024 marks the 15th annual Front Porch Fest, held on the Front Porch of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Patrick County, Virginia. The festival will take place Aug. 29 – Sept. 1, 2024, at Spirithaven Farm and musical acts include Larry Keel’s Electric Larry Land, Yam Yam, Afrobeta, Big Daddy Love, Erin & the Wildfire, Into the Fog and The Judy Chops.
This four-day family-friendly music festival held in Stuart, Virginia, features local, regional and national touring acts. In addition to 30+ bands, Front Porch Fest offers an array of children’s activities, yoga, campsite jams, on-site camping, delicious craft brews and foods, and more!
No charge for children 12 years and younger, though children are required to have a ticket in their name.
For volunteer, vending, and sponsorship opportunities please visit www.frontporchfest.com.
Front Porch Fest is produced by One Family Productions, a nonprofit working to support community enrichment and growth. Proceeds from this event are donated to local charities such as the Patrick County Food Bank and Caring Hearts Free Clinic of Patrick County and others.
One Family Productions also produces the Patrick County Christmas Parade, First Friday Summer & Fall Jam Series and is a co-producer of Bushels & Barrels Local Food, Beer and Wine festival. Learn more at http://www.onefamilyproductions.org
During the two-day festival, the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) and Pinecone bring some of the best in bluegrass music across downtown Raleigh, from the Main Stage at the Red Hat Amphitheater to six street stages on and around Fayetteville Street on Sept. 27-28, 2024.
The 2024 lineup features:
FRIDAY Sierra Ferrell, Sam Bush, Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, Crying Uncle
SATURDAY Steep Canyon Rangers (with special guests Chatham County Line), Sierra Hull, Amythyst Kiah, Danny Paisley
In addition to the Red Hat Amphitheater, there are six more stages at IBMA Bluegrass Live! powered by PNC. Performers on those stages include: Balsam Range; Barefoot Movement; Broken Compass; Compton & Newberry; Chris Jones & the Night Drivers; Country Current (US Navy Band); Dewey & Leslie Brown; Earl White String Band; Evans, Smith & May, Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen; From China to Appalachia (Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Chao Tian); Golden Shoals, The Gospel Jubilators; The Gravy Boys; Hank, Pattie & the Current; Henhouse Prowlers; Jacob Jolliff Band; Jake Blount; Jake Leg; Jim Lauderdale; Junior Appalachian Musicians; Kaia Kater; Laurie Lewis & the Right Hands; Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road; New Dangerfield; Nixon; Blevins & Gage; Raised in Raleigh All Star Jam; Sister Sadie; Songs From the Road Band; The Tan & Sober Gentlemen; Tray Wellington Band; Union Grove Old Time Fiddlers’ Convention 100th Anniversary; Unspoken Tradition; The Williamson Brothers; Wyatt Ellis; and more!
IAs in years past, events during IBMA World of Bluegrass will take place at the Raleigh Convention Center, the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, the Red Hat Amphitheater and at various venues in town.
“This is our favorite time of year. I just love seeing everyone coming down to Raleigh with guitars and banjos slung over their shoulders,” said David Brower, festival producer and executive director of PineCone, in a press release. “In addition to all the bands playing the big stages, there’s also something special for the everyday pickers. We’re dedicating a stage to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Union Grove Old Time Fiddlers Convention. We’ll have contests for fiddlers, banjo, mandolin and guitar players, plus a great big square dance to cap off the afternoon each day. Lifting up North Carolina’s musical traditions is something we’ve been proud to do with the festival over the last decade.”
For the 12th year, PNC Bank returns as the presenting sponsor of IBMA Bluegrass Live! powered by PNC. “Since helping bring this festival to Raleigh during the early days of PNC’s local growth story, all of us at PNC have been committed to making this event a success for visitors, residents and local businesses,” said Jim Hansen, PNC regional president for Eastern Carolinas, in a release. “We look forward to this year’s event, the community togetherness it will foster and the economic impact it will create.”
IBMA Bluegrass Live! powered by PNC is part of the five-day IBMA World of Bluegrass event, billed “The Most Important Week in Bluegrass,” which also includes the IBMA Business Conference, the IBMA Bluegrass Ramble showcase series and the 35th Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards, Sept. 24-28.
Tickets and hotel reservations will open for IBMA members May 8 and to the general public May 15. More information is available at the IBMA World of Bluegrass website, worldofbluegrass.org.
ABOUTIBMA
IBMA is the non-profit music association that connects, educates, and empowers bluegrass professionals and enthusiasts, honoring tradition and encouraging innovation in the bluegrass community worldwide. IBMA Bluegrass Live! powered by PNC, featuring the best of the best in bluegrass today, helps benefit the IBMA Trust Fund—a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that assists bluegrass professionals during financial emergencies—and introduces the music to thousands of new fans every year.
ABOUT PINECONE
PineCone is the Piedmont Council of Traditional Music. It is a Raleigh-based nonprofit that serves as the official local host and festival producer for IBMA’s World of Bluegrass. It was founded in 1984 by a group of friends looking to preserve, present and promote music and dance that’s rooted in the Piedmont. PineCone hosts year-round events that highlight rich and diverse musical traditions that’ve been passed down informally for generations. There’s more about PineCone’s concerts, jam sessions, workshops, camps, youth programs and weekly radio show at pinecone.org.
Due to weather risks caused by Hurricane Debby, the planned outdoor concert featuring Watchhouse (formerly Mandolin Orange) at the North Carolina Museum of Art at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, has been moved to the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, an indoor venue located in downtown Raleigh. The show, which is presented by First Citizens Bank, is also sponsored by Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro.
Starting over a decade ago playing coffee shops and local restaurants around North Carolina, Watchhouse, led by Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz, is a bona fide folk music sensation and one of 21st-century indie music’s biggest grassroots success stories. They sell out iconic venues (Red Rocks, Ryman Auditorium) and attract hundreds of millions of streams while producing exploratory music that “redefines roots music for a younger generation,” according to The Washington Post.
TICKETS Please bring your original ticket (digital or printed). Log into your online account to access tickets and print or add them to your mobile wallet. Questions? Please contact help@ncartmusum.org.
SEATING Former premium reserved, reserved, and general admission seating will be designated in Raleigh Memorial Auditorium and available on a first come, first serve basis. Ticket holders will be directed by ushers to the appropriate sections upon entry.
TRAFFIC AND PARKING Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts is located just 12–14 minutes from the North Carolina Museum of Art. Directions and parking information can be found here.
ACCESSIBILITY Visitors with wheelchair-accessible tickets will be given accessible seating at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts. For questions related to accessibility, please visit the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium’s Accessibility webpage or email pacfrontofhouse@raleighnc.gov.
The popular International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) World of Bluegrass annual conference and music festival has announced it is moving to Chattanooga, Tennessee, after a decade in downtown Raleigh thanks to a $25 million incentive from The Volunteer State after this fall.
But that doesn’t mean the Oak City is going to stop hosting a bluegrass festival. Instead, Pinecone announced last fall it would partner with the City of Raleigh to introduce the Raleigh Wide Open Bluegrass Festival, which will debut in downtown Raleigh on Oct. 3-4, 2025.
PineCone, the Raleigh music organization that has coordinated much of the free music at IBMA’s event, plans to resurrect the branding of a previous street festival with the help of the City of Raleigh, the Greater Raleigh Convention & Visitors Bureau and the State Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
The new name is a tribute to a 2005 Raleigh festival that was launched to bring life to downtown at the time, PineCone says.
The goal, organizers say, is that festivalgoers won’t feel like Raleigh Wide Open is a completely new festival. The plan includes a mix of performances along Fayetteville Street and other downtown areas, with sights on keeping it a primarily free event. The festival will focus on bluegrass but will also include genres like Americana, alt-country and other folk music, especially those with North Carolina ties.
You know and love him from his signature tunes in the movie “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” as well as seeing him on stage as the longtime guitarist for Alison Krauss & Union Station. But did you know that Tyminski is among this year’s IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year nominees?
Take a listen of today’s release of the first single from his latest concert album, “Dan Tyminski: Live from The Ryman,” and you’ll have no doubt as to why he is nominated along with other standout bluegrass voices Greg Blake, Del McCoury, Danny Paisley and Russell Moore.
According to his publicist, “Live From The Ryman” out on Aug. 16 shines a light on Tyminski’s acclaimed live show. Recorded in Nashville at the world-famous Ryman Auditorium, the album showcases the sharp songwriting, full-throttle vocals, and guitar chops that have powered Tyminski’s music for decades. It’s also a showcase for his ace band, a young group of fiery flat-pickers, hotshot instrumentalists, and harmony singers whose sheer talent is matched only by the band’s frontman. The result is a blend of old and new: a record that makes room for traditional influences, progressive energy, cover songs, originals, and unreleased material.
From his publicist, “Why would I settle down when I’m this good at ramblin’ ‘round?” sings Tyminski in his unmistakable voice on the song’s opening line, setting the stage for the good-time, uptempo number that highlights his stellar band of young musicians as much as it does his own commanding vocal performance. Cascading from verse to verse, solo to solo, Tyminski and company wrap up “Whiskey Drinking Man” right on the raucous edge of control, it seems, though a quick and tidy ending reminds listeners that it is all by design and this is one of the finest outfits touring today. Fans can stream or purchase “Whiskey Drinking Man” today at this link and be sure to pre-order or pre-save Dan Tyminski: Live From The Ryman ahead of its August 16th release right here. Tyminski’s tour continues in August with Canadian appearances in New Brunswick and Quebec before heading back to the States for a slew of late summer festival appearances. Tour dates can be found below.
Catch Dan Tyminski On Tour: Aug. 24-25 – Rogersville, NB – Rogersville Bluegrass Festival Aug. 30-31 – New Richmond, QC – New Richmond Bluegrass Festival Sept. 20 – Louisville, KY – Bourbon & Beyond Oct. 5 – Doswell, VA – State Fair of Virginia Oct. 11-12 – Big Stone Gap, VA – Blue Highway Fest Oct. 18-19 – Farmers Branch, TX – Bloomin’ Bluegrass Festival Oct. 20 – Brownwood, TX – Brownwood’s Lyric Theatre Nov. 16 – Rochester, NY – Kilbourn Hall
About Dan Tyminski Dan Tyminski is an icon of modern-day bluegrass. In addition to reaching Number 1 on the Billboard Bluegrass Albums chart with solo albums like 2008’s Wheels and 2023’s God Fearing Heathen, he has won 14 Grammy Awards, released multiple records as a member of Alison Krauss & Union Station, and topped the charts in more than 10 countries with “Hey Brother,” his genre-bending collaboration with DJ Avicii. Tyminski sang “I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow” on O Brother, Where Art Thou?’s multi-platinum soundtrack, inspiring a new generation to discover bluegrass and traditional American folk music. 2024’s Dan Tyminski: Live From The Ryman captures him onstage in Nashville, Tennessee, performing a mix of songs from throughout his career with a string band.
Today’s announcement by the International Bluegrass Music Association is bittersweet for me since it will be the last awards ceremony held in Raleigh, at least for awhile. That’s because last fall, IBMA annouced that this year’s annual IBMA Wide World of Bluegrass business conference and Bluegrass Live! festival will be its last in the Oak City.
But until we find out where IBMA is headed next, we will celebrate the nominees, recipients and inductees who will be honored at the 35th Annual Bluegrass Music Awards show on Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, during IBMA’s headline event of the year.
The nominations and honorees were announced on a radio broadcast at SiriusXM in Nashville, Tennessee, that featured live performances by nominees Missy Raines & Allegheny and Authentic Unlimited.
Billy Strings, Sister Sadie, Authentic Unlimited and Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway lead the nominations. Also announced during the event were this year’s Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame inductees and Distinguished Achievement Awards Recipients. Entering the Hall of Fame – the highest honor awarded by IBMA and its membership – are Jerry Douglas, Katy Daley and Alan Munde.
It’s the biggest night on the bluegrass calendar, according to IBMA, featuring once-in-a-lifetime moments and outstanding performances by the best in bluegrass.
And the nominees are:
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR Billy Strings Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway Del McCoury Band Sister Sadie The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR Authentic Unlimited Sister Sadie Blue Highway Del McCoury Band Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway
INSTRUMENTAL GROUP OF THE YEAR Billy Strings Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper Travelin’ McCourys East Nash Grass Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway
SONG OF THE YEAR “Fall in Tennessee” – Authentic Unlimited Songwriters: John Meador/Bob Minner Producer: Authentic Unlimited Label: Billy Blue Records
“Too Lonely, Way Too Long” – Rick Faris with Del McCoury Songwriter: Rick Faris Producer: Stephen Mougin Label: Dark Shadow Recording
“Forever Young” – Daniel Grindstaff with Paul Brewster & Dolly Parton Songwriters: Jim Cregan/Kevin Savigar/Bob Dylan/Rod Stewart Producer: Daniel Grindstaff Label: Bonfire Music Group
“Kentucky Gold” – Dale Ann Bradley with Sam Bush Songwriters: Wayne Carson/Ronnie Reno Producer: Dale Ann Bradley Label: Pinecastle
ALBUM OF THE YEAR City of Gold – Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway Producers: Jerry Douglas/Molly Tuttle Label: Nonesuch
Last Chance to Win – East Nash Grass Producer: East Nash Grass Label: Mountain Fever
Jubilation – Appalachian Road Show Producer: Appalachian Road Show Label: Billy Blue Records
No Fear – Sister Sadie Producer: Sister Sadie Label: Mountain Home
So Much for Forever – Authentic Unlimited Producer: Authentic Unlimited Label: Billy Blue Records
GOSPEL RECORDING OF THE YEAR “When I Get There” – Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out Songwriter: Michael Feagan Producer: Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out Label: Independent
“Thank You Lord for Grace” – Authentic Unlimited Songwriter: Jerry Cole Producer: Authentic Unlimited Label: Billy Blue Records
“Just Beyond” – Barry Abernathy with John Meador, Tim Raybon, Bradley Walker Songwriters: Rick Lang/Mike Richards/Windi Robinson Producer: Jerry Salley Label: Billy Blue Records
“God Already Has” – Dale Ann Bradley Songwriter: Mark “Brink” Brinkman/David Stewart Producer: Dale Ann Bradley Label: Pinecastle
“Memories of Home” – Authentic Unlimited Songwriter: Jerry Cole Producer: Authentic Unlimited Label: Billy Blue Records
INSTRUMENTAL RECORDING OF THE YEAR “Rhapsody in Blue(grass)” – Béla Fleck Songwriter: George Gershwin arr. Ferde Grofé/Béla Fleck Producer: Béla Fleck Label: Béla Fleck Productions/Thirty Tigers
“Knee Deep in Bluegrass” – Ashby Frank Songwriter: Terry Baucom Producer: Ashby Frank Label: Mountain Home
“Panhandle Country” – Missy Raines & Allegheny Songwriter: Bill Monroe Producer: Alison Brown Label: Compass Records
“Lloyd’s of Lubbock” – Alan Munde Songwriter: Alan Munde Producer: Billy Bright Label: Patuxent
“Behind the 8 Ball” – Andy Leftwich Songwriter: Andy Leftwich Producer: Andy Leftwich Label: Mountain Home
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR East Nash Grass Bronwyn Keith-Hynes AJ Lee & Blue Summit Wyatt Ellis The Kody Norris Show
COLLABORATIVE RECORDING OF THE YEAR “Brown’s Ferry Blues” – Tony Trischka featuring Billy Strings Songwriters: Alton Delmore/Rabon Delmore Producer: Béla Fleck Label: Down the Road
“Fall in Tennessee” – Authentic Unlimited with Jerry Douglas Songwriters: John Meador/Bob Minner Producer: Authentic Unlimited Label: Billy Blue Records
“Forever Young” – Daniel Grindstaff with Paul Brewster, Dolly Parton Songwriters: Jim Cregan/Kevin Savigar/Bob Dylan/Rod Stewart Producer: Daniel Grindstaff Label: Bonfire Music Group
“Bluegrass Radio” – Alison Brown and Steve Martin Songwriters: Steve Martin/Alison Brown Producers: Alison Brown/Garry West Label: Compass Records
“Too Old to Die Young” – Bobby Osborne and CJ Lewandowski Songwriters: Scott Dooley/John Hadley/Kevin Welch Producer: CJ Lewandowski Label: Turnberry Records
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR Dan Tyminski Greg Blake Del McCoury Danny Paisley Russell Moore
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR Molly Tuttle Jaelee Roberts Dale Ann Bradley AJ Lee Rhonda Vincent
BANJO PLAYER OF THE YEAR Kristin Scott Benson Gena Britt Alison Brown Béla Fleck Rob McCoury
BASS PLAYER OF THE YEAR Missy Raines Mike Bub Vickie Vaughn Todd Phillips Mark Schatz
FIDDLE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Jason Carter Bronwyn Keith-Hynes Michael Cleveland Stuart Duncan Deanie Richardson
RESOPHONIC GUITAR PLAYER OF THE YEAR Justin Moses Rob Ickes Jerry Douglas Andy Hall Gaven Largent
GUITAR PLAYER OF THE YEAR Billy Strings Molly Tuttle Trey Hensley Bryan Sutton Cody Kilby
MANDOLIN PLAYER OF THE YEAR Sierra Hull Sam Bush Ronnie McCoury Jesse Brock Alan Bibey
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR “Willow” – Sister Sadie Label: Mountain Home
“Fall in Tennessee” – Authentic Unlimited Label: Billy Blue Records
“The City of New Orleans” – Rhonda Vincent & The Rage Label: Upper Management Music
“I Call Her Sunshine” – The Kody Norris Show Label: Rebel Records
“Alberta Bound” – Special Consensus with Ray Legere, John Reischman, Patrick Sauber, Trisha Gagnon, Pharis & Jason Romero, and Claire Lynch Label: Compass Records
BLUEGRASS MUSIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES Alan Munde Jerry Douglas Katy Daley
DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENTS Cindy Baucom Laurie Lewis Richard Hurst ArtistWorks Bloomin’ Bluegrass Festival
The North Carolina Museum of History will host the Henhouse Prowlers as part of its Tar Heel Troubadours series, a celebration of Americana, roots, bluegrass and traditional music performed by artists from or living and working in North Carolina, on Saturday, July 20.
A music performance at the North Carolina Museum of History is unlike any other, according to the museum. “You’ll enjoy an intimate experience with an artist in our 300-seat venue. Every seat in the house has a fantastic view and the sound is exceptional.
“Our Tar Heel Troubadours series works to keep music accessible to our community by keeping ticket prices affordable. Visit the museum’s website for up-to-date information and tickets.”
The Henhouse Prowlers are bluegrass ambassadors. Founded nearly two decades ago with the simple desire to play original and powerful bluegrass, this Chicago-bred quartet now finds itself at the intersection of performance, diplomacy, and education.
Onstage, the group’s enthralling performances give audiences a sense of how much the musicians love what they do. On records — including their latest offering, 2023’s “Lead and Iron,” released via Dark Shadow Recording — the band explores their collective life experiences through songwriting and intricate instrumentation. While bluegrass is the undeniable foundation of the Prowlers’ music, the band bends and squeezes the traditional form into a keenly developed sound all their own.
Working with the U.S. State Department and under their own nonprofit, Bluegrass Ambassadors, the Prowlers have toured more than 25 countries across the globe. The group’s experiences with people and musicians across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East have shaped the band’s worldview and broadened the group’s direction toward bridging cultural gaps with music, educational programs, and workshops. Using traditional American music as a foundation while connecting folk music, customs, and history the world over, including in North Carolina classrooms, the Prowlers incorporate international elements into their already robust repertoire of unique traditional American music.
Whether playing live or presenting seminars, the Henhouse Prowlers find and spread the commonality we share as human beings through the universal language of music.
IF YOU GO
Tar Heel Troubadours: Henhouse Prowlers
Saturday, July 20, 6:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. performance
Tickets: MOHA/museum members $12; general admission $15
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