April showers of performance art bring May flowers of expanded universal consciousness and love. Far out, man.
With that said … music this month! Check out Howlin’ Rain headlining the 506 on the fourth (that’s a Friday), backed up by Nightstick and Stratocruiser.
Saturday night, Cat’s Cradle throws a free show to say goodbye to Schoolkids Records featuring tons of local bands.
On Thursday the 10th, see Shelby Lynne cover Dusty Springfield at The ArtsCenter.
And from Thursday to Sunday, the first of the big area music festivals this month is Signalfest, featuring the finest in electronic music. So grab your glowsticks and get out there!
On Saturday, April 12, The Bang on a Can Allstars play Memorial Hall. The group features the drummer from Wilco and guitarist from Sonic Youth.
On Wednesday, April 16, gifted singer-songwriter Susan Tedeschi performs at Cat’s Cradle at 8:30.
The Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance returns with the Spring Festival. From April 17-20, music and food are at the Shakori Hills farmstead for four days of fun. Party!
On Friday, April 18, The New Town Drunks play ‘music for drinkers at The Cave.
On Saturday, April 19, Sweater Weather headlines a benefit at Cat’s Cradle for Carrboro’s own community radio station, WCOM.
On Wednesday, April 23, Nick Lowe plays a show to celebrate his new album, with opener Ron Sexsmith.
On Saturday, April 26, DTH Diversions presents Hammer No More the Fingers and the Future Kings of Nowhere with DJ Dan Bryk at the 506.
On Sunday, April 27, UNC will host a benefit concert featuring cello and piano sonatas. Free, in Memorial Hall.
And rounding out the month on Wednesday, April 30 is Chris Barron (formerly of the Spin Doctors) & The Time Bandits with Jason Adamo playing at the Local 506.
Get out there and have a great April!