Live Music

Galactic Live at GrassRoots

Drawing upon the vibrant funk, R&B and jazz traditions of their native New Orleans, Galactic’s rowdy and celebratory live sets are full of improvisation and surprise, mixing instrumentals with songs led by vocalist Erica Falls. Mixing elements of hip-hop, rock and second-line brass bounce, their soulful Voodoo funk expresses different aspect of New Orleans’ culture …

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The Wood Brothers Live at GrassRoots

The Wood Brothers are an eclectic trio from Nashville led by brothers Oliver Wood from King Johnson and Chris Wood from Medeski Martin & Wood. They play a neo-Americana version of jazz, country, folk and gospel that faces darkness with a wry and stubborn hopefulness.

Rising Appalachia Live at GrassRoots

New Orleans-based sisters Leah and Chloe Smith play their own interpretation of Appalachian music, merging art with activism while mixing folk, soul, hip hop, classical, southern gospel and more into their own singular sound.

Donna the Buffalo Live at GrassRoots

Donna the Buffalo will perform live at GrassRoots. Donna the Buffalo started the GrassRoots Festival exactly 30 years ago outside of Ithaca, NY to raise money for local charities and showcase the sounds of friends and inspirations from around the world. The band features multi-instrumentalist Tara Nevins, guitarist Jeb Puryear, keyboardist Dave McCracken, bassist Kyle …

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Donna the Buffalo Live at GrassRoots Live

Donna the Buffalo started the GrassRoots Festival exactly 30 years ago outside of Ithaca, NY to raise money for local charities and showcase the sounds of friends and inspirations from around the world. The band features multi-instrumentalist Tara Nevins, guitarist Jeb Puryear, keyboardist Dave McCracken, bassist Kyle Spark and drummer Mark Raudabaugh.

Arts in the Park

Main Street Pittsboro’s second outdoor concert will feature the Dave Smith Trio at Page Vernon Park in downtown Pittsboro. Dance to swing jazz, bop, blues and funk on piano, sax and bass. Bring a chair or blanket, and enjoy food and non-alcoholic drinks from local restaurants. Admission is free and open to the public, but …

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Goldston Old Fashion Day

Celebrate the town of Goldston during its 34th annual festival by heading to Main Street and Bellevue Avenue to sample street food, shop for arts and crafts and listen to music from groups like The Dowdy Boys, The Plank Road Band and Crabtree Bluegrass Band. The event also includes a kids’ section with a rock …

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Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance

The 17th annual fall event returns with four full days of music, dancing and camping on the 72-acre farm, plus yoga, sound-healing classes and programs for kids and teens. Proceeds benefit the Shakori Hills Community Arts Center, which provides free or low-cost community programs in music, art and sustainability.

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