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19th annual Fall Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance set for Oct. 5-8 in Chatham County

It’s less than a month when we all can spread our wings together again at the 19th Annual Fall Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance! This fall’s event hosted by Donna the Buffalo features the incomporable Mavis Staples, Tan and Sober Gentlemen and Big Daddy Love just to name a few!

The Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance is a collaboration between the Shakori Hills Community Arts Center and the GrassRoots Festival Organization, providing a family-friendly celebration of music, dance, art and education. Activities for all ages include yoga classes, sustainability discussions, food vendors, local beverages, demonstrations, workshops and much more! There are a variety of camp site options on a bucolic 72-acre site in Pittsboro, North Carolina.

Single-Day, Four-Day and Camping Passes available at ShakoriHillsGrassRoots.org

Interested in volunteering? Check out this link.


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Tan and Sober Gentlemen, GrassStreet and Couldn’t Be Happiers among N.C. State Fair 2023 Homegrown Music Fest acts

 Thursday, October 12
12:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
Bleeding Hearts  The Bleeding Heartshttps://www.facebook.com/thebleedingheartsrockAll the fire and venom of late ’70s punk with pop and hard rock tinges from these Raleigh mainstays
4:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
The Phoebes Band  The Phoebes Bandhttps://www.facebook.com/thephoebesbandTriangle-based rock and blues outfit with soulful vocals, screaming guitars, and a driving rhythm section
8 p.m.Brad  Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist
Make sure to see Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist use hypnosis to entertain at this family-friendly Vegas-style show. He uses volunteers who want to experience a great time. Relax, let go and find out just how much fun you can have! Brad only uses volunteers, no actors, just people who want to experience the great feeling of hypnosis.
 Friday, October 13
11 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
Teens in Trouble  Teens In Troublehttps://www.facebook.com/teensintroublemusicFuzzed-out, surf-influenced guitars, catchy hooks, and disarmingly direct lyricism 
2 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
Christian James  Christian Jameshttps://www.instagram.com/christianjames7/Pushing the boundaries of hip hop and blending myriad genres with a live band ensemble
5:30 p.m.Nick  Nick Autryhttps://www.facebook.com/nickautrymusic/NC-native involved in over a dozen #1s for Nashville’s biggest singers including Carrie Underwood and Sam Hunt returns for a full-band home state show
8 p.m.Brad  Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist
Make sure to see Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist use hypnosis to entertain at this family-friendly Vegas-style show. He uses volunteers who want to experience a great time. Relax, let go and find out just how much fun you can have! Brad only uses volunteers, no actors, just people who want to experience the great feeling of hypnosis.
 Saturday, October 14
11 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
Carolina Ambush  Carolina Ambushhttps://www.facebook.com/CarolinaAmbushBandRockin’ modern country music ensemble from the GSO Triad area
2 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
Lie Heavy  Lie Heavyhttps://www.facebook.com/lieheavyBrand new metal supergroup featuring members of Corrosion Of Conformity, Confessor, Leadfoot, and The Backsliders 
5:30 p.m.NuBeing  The NuBeing Collectivehttps://www.facebook.com/nubeingcollectiveGreensboro collective with a masterful spin on contemporary hip hop with elements of jazz, blues, soul, and funk 
8 p.m.Brad  Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist
Make sure to see Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist use hypnosis to entertain at this family-friendly Vegas-style show. He uses volunteers who want to experience a great time. Relax, let go and find out just how much fun you can have! Brad only uses volunteers, no actors, just people who want to experience the great feeling of hypnosis.
 Sunday, October 15
11 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
Sun Queen Kelcey  SunQueen Kelcyhttps://www.facebook.com/sunqueenkelceyA gorgeously mellow start to your Sunday via a genre-bending collage of soul, hip-hop, rock, and contemporary R&B by way of Greensboro
2 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
CorDeLux  Cor De Luxhttps://www.facebook.com/cordeluxbandPost-punk and dream pop merged elegantly by these Outer Banks natives
5:30 p.m.Azul  AZULhttps://www.facebook.com/AZULMZGrand and intricate pop melodies from this gifted Raleigh singer-songwriter 
8 p.m.Brad  Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist
Make sure to see Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist use hypnosis to entertain at this family-friendly Vegas-style show. He uses volunteers who want to experience a great time. Relax, let go and find out just how much fun you can have! Brad only uses volunteers, no actors, just people who want to experience the great feeling of hypnosis.
 Monday, October 16
11 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
Jim Quick and Coastline  Jim Quick & Coastlinehttps://www.facebook.com/jimquickcoastlineSouthwestern-NC “swamp soul” icons bringing the beachy vibes to the Waterfall stage
2 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
Reese McHenry  Reese McHenryhttps://www.facebook.com/reesemchenrybandBluesy garage-rock epics from the Chapel Hill-based wailer 
5:30 p.m.Hip Hop  Hip Hop, Beats & Thangshttps://www.facebook.com/hiphopbeatsandthangsLegendary local emcee K-Hill showcases his new podcast with live performances, stories, interactive beat-making, and more
8 p.m.Brad  Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist
Make sure to see Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist use hypnosis to entertain at this family-friendly Vegas-style show. He uses volunteers who want to experience a great time. Relax, let go and find out just how much fun you can have! Brad only uses volunteers, no actors, just people who want to experience the great feeling of hypnosis.
 Tuesday, October 17
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
Dwayne Jordan Quartet  Dwayne Jordan Quartethttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063555524697Skillful jazz quartet led by the great drummer, composer, and arranger from Charlotte
10 a.m.Senior FunFest  Senior FunFest
12:30 p.m.
2 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
Cygnus  Cygnus X-2https://www.facebook.com/Cygnusx2bandThe Triangle’s own uncanny Rush tribute, playing all the classics as well as progressive deep cut jams
5:30 p.m.Elora Dash  Elora Dashhttps://www.facebook.com/eloradashmusicProgressive R&B and smooth neo-soul out of Chapel Hill
8 p.m.Brad  Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist
Make sure to see Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist use hypnosis to entertain at this family-friendly Vegas-style show. He uses volunteers who want to experience a great time. Relax, let go and find out just how much fun you can have! Brad only uses volunteers, no actors, just people who want to experience the great feeling of hypnosis.
 Wednesday, October 18
10:45 a.m.Mil Day Program  Military Appreciation Day Program
11:15 a.m.
1:15 p.m.
4 p.m.
6 p.m.
440  440th Army Band
12:15 p.m.Mil Uniform Revue  North Carolina Department
of Natural and Cultural Resources
Military Uniform Revue
8 p.m.Brad  Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist
Make sure to see Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist use hypnosis to entertain at this family-friendly Vegas-style show. He uses volunteers who want to experience a great time. Relax, let go and find out just how much fun you can have! Brad only uses volunteers, no actors, just people who want to experience the great feeling of hypnosis.
 Thursday, October 19
11 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
Dead  Dead Fox No Groovehttps://www.facebook.com/deadfoxnogrooveJammin’ psychedelic blues and rock straight from Wilmington
2 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
xo  XOXOKhttps://www.xoxokmusic.com/Carrboro’s guitar virtuoso, creating soulful, smooth, soft and intricate tunes with his expert band
5:30 p.m.duck  Duckhttps://www.facebook.com/duckthebandRaleigh-based band that’s funky, bluesy, jazzy, and a lil’ dirty
8 p.m.Brad  Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist
Make sure to see Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist use hypnosis to entertain at this family-friendly Vegas-style show. He uses volunteers who want to experience a great time. Relax, let go and find out just how much fun you can have! Brad only uses volunteers, no actors, just people who want to experience the great feeling of hypnosis.
 Friday, October 20
11 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
Deb  DB Edmundshttps://www.facebook.com/dbedmundshqFounding member of Gladhands and The Stars Explode returns with gorgeous power pop-inflected tunes
2 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
Jazz  Jazz Xpressions feat Lydia Salett Dudleyhttps://www.lydiasalettdudley.com/Masterclass in American music from graduates of the NCCU jazz studies program
5:30 p.m.Riggs  Riggsbee Roadhttps://www.facebook.com/riggsbeeroadPop, country, and classic tunes with a big banjo sound and three-part vocal harmonies from this unique and powerful femme phenom
8 p.m.Brad  Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist
Make sure to see Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist use hypnosis to entertain at this family-friendly Vegas-style show. He uses volunteers who want to experience a great time. Relax, let go and find out just how much fun you can have! Brad only uses volunteers, no actors, just people who want to experience the great feeling of hypnosis.
 Saturday, October 21
11 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
Marcel  Marcel Portilla Bandhttps://marcelportillaband.com/Soaring Latin/pop/rock/tropical fusion group from Charlotte
2 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
Whitsett  Whitsetthttps://www.facebook.com/whitsettbandBurlington’s exports, combining the best of old-school and new-school emo with their own deft melodic stamp 
5:30 p.m.Super Grit  Super Grit Cowboy Bandhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Grit_Cowboy_BandThe south’s hottest honky-tonkers since 1975
8 p.m.Brad  Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist
Make sure to see Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist use hypnosis to entertain at this family-friendly Vegas-style show. He uses volunteers who want to experience a great time. Relax, let go and find out just how much fun you can have! Brad only uses volunteers, no actors, just people who want to experience the great feeling of hypnosis.
 Sunday, October 22
11 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
Notas  Notasium Showcasehttps://www.notasium.com/Showcase of incredible youth ensembles from the Triangle-based indoor musical play spaces and music schools  
2 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
Tan and Sober  The Tan & Sober Gentlemenhttps://www.facebook.com/tanandsoberSnow Camp’s raw and unfiltered Celtic punk-grass
5:30 p.m.BrookeBrooke Hatalahttps://www.brookehatala.com/Alum of NBC’s The Voice, this gifted Nashville singer-songwriter and Raleigh native returns for a hometown performance
8 p.m.Brad  Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist
Make sure to see Brad Matchett Comedy Hypnotist use hypnosis to entertain at this family-friendly Vegas-style show. He uses volunteers who want to experience a great time. Relax, let go and find out just how much fun you can have! Brad only uses volunteers, no actors, just people who want to experience the great feeling of hypnosis.
Heritage

HERITAGE CIRCLE STAGE

 Thursday, October 12
1 p.m.
3 p.m.
5 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
grass  GrassStreethttps://www.facebook.com/grassstreetGreat bluegrass ensemble from central NC with some rock, blues and jazz influences sprinkled in
 Friday, October 13
10 a.m.
12 p.m.
Boone and Church  Boone & Churchhttps://www.hcpress.com/announcements/avery-countys-boone-church-band-members-win-the-2022-ffa-national-convention-talent-competition-in-indianapolis-in.htmlAvery County’s finest bring a hybrid of bluegrass and gospel melodies 
4 p.m.
6 p.m.
8 p.m.
Court  Courtney Lynn & Quinnhttps://www.facebook.com/CourtneyLynnandQuinnStunning harmonies from the Charlotte-based Americana duo
 Saturday, October 14
10 a.m.
12 p.m.
Billy  Billy & The Kids Bluegrasshttps://www.facebook.com/bandkbluegrassFamily bluegrass band from the sandhills of Richlands    
2 p.m.
4 p.m.
6 p.m.
8 p.m.
earl  Earleinehttps://www.facebook.com/earleinemusicTonal and textural experimentation from the western-NC bred Americana songwriter  
 Sunday, October 15
10 a.m.
12 p.m.
mike  Fiddlin’ Mike Ferryhttps://mikeferrymusic.net/home Internationally-known fiddler, songwriter, author, teacher, and member of the Triangle’s own Weekend Excursion 
2 p.m.
4 p.m.
6 p.m.
8 p.m.
Massive  Massive Grasshttps://www.facebook.com/massivegrassAlternative and progressive bluegrass from the Wilmington coast
 Monday, October 16
11 a.m.
1 p.m.
3 p.m.
5 p.m.
7 p.m.
Carolina  Carolina Line Bluegrass Bandhttps://www.facebook.com/carolinalinebluegrassbandBluegrass and country straight out of Southport/Oak Island, NC  
 Tuesday, October 17
11 a.m.
1 p.m.
3 p.m.
5 p.m.
7 p.m.
Morgan  Morgan Creek Bluegrasshttps://www.facebook.com/MorganCreekBluegrassTraditional bluegrass at its best from these Chapel Hill-based pickers 
 Wednesday, October 18
11 a.m.
1 p.m.
3 p.m.
5 p.m.
7 p.m.
Megan  Megan Dosshttps://www.facebook.com/MeganLeeDossFrom small-town Providence, NC – now belting it out in Greensboro, this powerhouse singer covers country, classics, and more
 Thursday, October 19
11 a.m.
1 p.m.
3 p.m.
5 p.m.
7 p.m.
Garland  Garland Masonhttps://www.instagram.com/garlandmason12/Soulful acoustic tunes from the singer/songwriter and member of Four Founders
 Friday, October 20
10 a.m.
12 p.m.
4 p.m.
6 p.m.
8 p.m.
Couldnt  The Couldn’t Be Happiershttps://www.facebook.com/couldntbehappiersRaw alt-country and folk duo from the NC foothills
 Saturday, October 21
10 a.m.
12 p.m.
Chandler  Chandler Jameshttps://www.facebook.com/chandlerjmusicClassic country sounds from this Nashville, NC native
2 p.m.
4 p.m.
6 p.m.
8 p.m.
Tina  Tina & Her Ponyhttps://www.facebook.com/tinaandherponymusicAsheville’s indie Appalachian folk songsmith 
 Sunday, October 22
10 a.m.
12 p.m.
Straw  Strawhousehttps://www.facebook.com/StrawhousemusicIntermingling folk, rock, Americana, country, and pop elements from this Asheville artist 
2 p.m.
4 p.m.
6 p.m.
8 p.m.
Grassomatics  The Grassomaticshttps://www.facebook.com/GrassomaticsBluegrass and more out of the capital city


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Donna the Buffalo’s Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance returns to Chatham County, North Carolina, on Oct. 5-8, 2017

The annual fall Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance, set for Thursday, Oct. 5 to Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, features more than 50 bands and performers on four stages surrounded by 72 acres of verdant farmland in bucolic Chatham County, North Carolina – just down the road from Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Durham, Burlington and Greensboro. Continue reading