Research Triangle Rock

ProgDay Music Festival Turns 15!

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:46:40 -0400

Hi all! I'm taking a break from wondering why on earth we don't have decent health insurance in the US to remind everyone that the 15th annual ProgDay Progressive Rock Music Festival takes place this weekend at Storybook Farm on the outskirts of Chapel Hill. Bands and fans from all over the world descend on the farm this weekend to get fully into the sounds and sun. This year's headliner is the legendary UK band Ozric Tentacles.

The Octopus Project Explores the Depths of Chapel Hill

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:22:21 -0400

Austin band The Octopus Project visits Cat's Cradle in Chapel Hill Wednesday, August 5th, for a show that is sure to offer something for everyone! The experimental pop sounds blend a variety of electronic and rock instrumentation, an infectious and original groove that gets you on your feet. Before you read any further, check out their free download of the single "Wet Gold" from their latest EP, "Golden Beds", just released on Peek-a-boo Records on July 28th. (See link at right.)

GPH Debuts Improv Trio Wednesday

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:13:54 -0400

The triangle's newest rock-progressive-jazz fusion band GPH makes its debut this Wednesday, July 15th, at Local 506 along with Jaafar and Butter.

Jason Adamo Keeping It Rockin'

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:21:11 -0400

Local artist Jason Adamo has been turning up the heat for summer with a series of performances throughout North Carolina in the coming weeks.

Local Meets International at Local 506 Tonight

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:17:00 -0400

Tonight at Local 506 you can catch bands from both around the corner and around the world, as Norweigan band I Was A King plays with Durham's punk grrl band Pink Flag, and DC's Deleted Scenes. Pink Flag's Betsy Shane says to come early to catch their set--they will start promptly at 9.

Art and Music Benefit TONIGHT for Troika Music Festival

Fri, 29 May 2009 18:23:59 -0400

This just in via Facebook, with thanks for the tip to Triangle drummer James Hepler..

Ponytail Trots Through the Triangle

Wed, 20 May 2009 13:22:21 -0400

Ponytail is pretty much my "hometown band"! I grew up near Baltimore and my sister went to Maryland Institute College of Art, which is where Ponytail got started, a class project formed by teacher Jeremy Sigler. The band has exploded onto the indie scene, with their trademark primal energy and experimental punk sound. They are in the midst of their first tour as a headlining act, supporting their second release, "Ice Cream Spiritual", and now... KAAAPOW!!! They will be here in Chapel Hill at Local 506 on Sunday, May 24th. On MSN.com, the reviewer of their SXSW show awarded the band "most original sound".

New Kids on the Block cancel Raleigh show

Mon, 11 May 2009 19:44:37 -0400

Get ready to pull out that box of tissues…the New Kids on the Block (or the Old Kids on the Block now as the case may be) have cancelled both their Raleigh and Charlotte shows this summer due to "unforeseen production delays."

Taxes done! Time for SIGNAL!

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:08:41 -0400

Did you know that Chapel Hill hosts the Southeast Electronic Music Festival this week? SIGNAL is the name of the electronic music festival, now in its 4th year, and every year it draws more people, notable national artists, and of course, an outlet for the thriving local electronic music scene.

HNMTF releases gladiator-style smackdown!

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:33:34 -0400

This week, Durham's own Hammer No More The Fingers released its first full-length album, "Looking For Bruce" available on Churchkey Records. This album builds on the music from their self-titled EP, including many of the tracks off the debut, but with a bit more production, and the benefit of many more performances. I caught up with lead man Duncan Webster on the origins of the album's curious title. He fills us in on the LFB story!