It’s the week for CD release shows and tough decisions–except for Tuesday, that’s a crazy easy choice to make. And if you dare venture a few miles down the road, Merlefest kicks off this Thursday, promising to be a weekend of musical mayhem. See you out there!
Mon – 4/26
- The Tallest Man on Earth @ UNC’s Gerrard Hall – $1 for UNC students / $5 General Public
Tues – 4/27
- Gillian Welch @ Cat’s Cradle – aka OHMYGODYESTHANKYOULORD $25
- Zeke Graves & Pals / Cellar Seas @ Local 506 – $FREE!
- Bess Rogers / Justin Robinson & The Marionettes / Lelia Broussard @ The Pinhook – $5
- Juan Huevos / Bermuda Triangles / Dunbar & Santiago @ The Nightlight – $tba
Wed – 4/28
- International Noise Conference @ The Nightlight – $FREE (but donations for the traveling bands would be much appreciated)
- Lizzy Ross & The Little Bear that Barks / Jason Kutchma / Group Mentality @ Local 506 – $6
- Clipse & Friends present the Fam-Base Tour @ Cat’s Cradle – $18 adv / $20 day of the show
- St. Vincent / The Love Language @ UNC Memorial Hall – $FREE for UNC Students / $15 General Public
Thurs – 4/29
- Graveyard Fields CD Release Show with Evil Weiner / Puritan Radio @ Local 506 – $8
- The Toddlers / Skylar / Royal Forest @ The Pinhook – $5
Fri – 4/30
- Kaki King / An Horse @ Cat’s Cradle – $15
- My Morning Jacket with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band @ Koka Booth Amphitheater – $35 adv / $40 day of the show
- Hammer No More The Fingers / The Demon Beat / Lille Bronze @ Local 506 – $8
Sat – 5/1
- Mandolin Orange CD Release Show with Big Fat Gap / Ryan Gustafson @ Local 506 – $7 adv / $8 at the door
- Nightlight Spring Craft Arts and Crafts Fair (early! 11-5) @ The Nightlight – $FREE
- The New Town Drunks / The Pneurotics @ The Cave – $5
- Beach House / Washed Out @ Cat’s Cradle – $12 adv / $14 day of the show
- American Aquarium CD Release Party with Sons of Bill / Jamie McLean Band @ The Pour House – $8 adv / $10 at the door
- Carrie Newcomer @ The ArtsCener in Carrboro – $17
- Bright Young Things / Austin Collins @ Slim’s Downtown – $tba
Anywhere else?