www.durhamrock.com http://www.durhamrock.com Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Restaurants In Durham, NC That Play Good Music http://www.durhamrock.com/2011/10/15/restaurants-in-durham-nc-that-play-good-music/ http://www.durhamrock.com/2011/10/15/restaurants-in-durham-nc-that-play-good-music/#comments Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.durhamrock.com/?p=10 Live music can be found at various locations in Durham, North Carolina but it is the wonderful local musicians there that make the city more upbeat. With venues and musicians ranging from country to pure hip hop and oldies there is sure to be something for everyone’s ears when night falls. Local musicians there will also do great performances at the client’s request for personal parties or weddings. Terry Swafford who is an acoustic local musician plays everything from country, blues, and rock. He caters to what his clients wants to hear and takes pride in his music. Jonny White and The Elite Band is a fresh band who will liven any party up. They have over 20 years of musical experience and are a great dance party band.

The Marvel Event Center is a live music club in Durham showcases many alternative music acts on Thursday evenings. If swing is your thing, you can head over to George’s Garage on 9th street to catch some great food and a live swing band mixed with some jazz. This venue is a popular buffet during the day but heats up the crowd at night. Durham keeps residents and tourist entertained greatly.

]]> http://www.durhamrock.com/2011/10/15/restaurants-in-durham-nc-that-play-good-music/feed/ 0 Most Popular Types Of Music In Durham, NC http://www.durhamrock.com/2011/10/12/most-popular-types-of-music-in-durham-nc/ http://www.durhamrock.com/2011/10/12/most-popular-types-of-music-in-durham-nc/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.durhamrock.com/?p=9 The city of Durham in NC has a wide array of citizens, and a very wide nationality base, and for this reason, the genres of music that people listen to varies as well. However, the most popular forms of music in the city of Durham include country and bluegrass, as well as some forms of jazz, and hip hop music. The form of country as well as bluegrass music is mainly due to where the city is located, and the fact that North Carolina is in the deep south, therefore this form of music has always been popular in the region.This/tag helps explain it more.

Jazz is also a fairly popular genre due to the many jazz clubs located in the city, as well as in the neighboring cities in the state of North Carolina. Therefore, it has caught in in many small areas of the city, and in various cities throughout the state. And, hip hop has also recently been popularized, due to the fact that it is so popular around the US. With so many new artists, and the fact that the music is heard on any radio station you turn to, the people living in Durham have also begun to listen to it.

]]> http://www.durhamrock.com/2011/10/12/most-popular-types-of-music-in-durham-nc/feed/ 0 Upcoming Concerts In Durham, North Carolina http://www.durhamrock.com/2011/10/10/upcoming-concerts-in-durham-north-carolina/ http://www.durhamrock.com/2011/10/10/upcoming-concerts-in-durham-north-carolina/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.durhamrock.com/?p=8 People that live in Durham can prepare to be entertained by all of the acts that are coming to town. Even people that are visiting the city can get a chance to see some of the hottest acts in music with all of the upcoming concerts that are scheduled to take place.

Loretta Lynn is scheduled to perform at the Durham Performing Arts Center, and she’s just one of the many acts that will also grace this stage. In the upcoming months there will be tickets on sale for old school acts like Hall and Oates, long time favorites like Aaron Neville, and Willie Nelson.

Hot young stars like Adele and Ledisi will also showcase their talent to the natives of the Durham, NC area. The Durham Performing Arts Center will see a diverse selection of talent within the next several months. There are tentative dates scheduled from this month up until 2012 and beyond.

People that want a see a show should check out sites that find out the exact dates. Some performances may change, but most of them are simply rescheduled. There are few cancellations, and many of the shows at the Performing Arts Center are sold out.

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The Duke University Department of Music offers concerts throughout the year ranging from classical to jazz. Prices are as low as 5 for students and youths. General admission usually costs 20 for all other attendees. Typical venues include Page Auditorium, Duke Chapel, and Reynolds Industries Theater.This/tag helps explain it more.

Southpoint Cinema at the Streets at Southpoint presents free music for the entire family during summer months until the end of October. The shows are on Saturday nights and start at 6pm on Cinema Circle stage. All genres are featured at least once during the concert season.

For fans of folk music can take in the genre at Big Porch House Concerts. They offer the concerts in a home. Instead of a ticket price, it is suggested that attendees give a 15 contribution at the door for the performers. Seats can be reserved by emailing or calling the venue.

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