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The Triangle Brass Band, under the direction of Tony Granados, presents “Brass at the Movies” on Sunday, September 29th at 5:00 pm, at the Sertoma Amphitheatre in Fred G. Bond Park in Cary. The concert features the famous movie themes from such epic films as Gladiator, E.T. The Extra-Terrestial, Les Miserables, Batman, Return of the […]
Every pair of tickets for this show includes a CD copy of Noah Kahan’s forthcoming album. You will receive an email with more details about this offer approximately 14 days after your purchase. No matter how far you go, you bring home along too. Within two short years, music quite literally carried 22-year-old singer, songwriter, […]
John Caparulo is a premier everyman's comic. With his Midwestern drawl, this thoughtful, blue-collar jokester is known for his quirky takes on current events and hitting on all the relatable material: marriage and being a father, sports, and sex to name a few. But don't underestimate Caparulo, just when you think you know where he's […]
Chris Laker is a New York City based stand-up who just made his television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Named a New Face at the Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in 2011, Chris’s sharp and edgy comedy has earned him a loyal following in New York’s alternative scene, where he’s hosted a variety of […]
Fayetteville native Jimmy Herring is the lead guitarist for the band Widespread Panic. He is a founding member of Aquarium Rescue Unit and Jazz Is Dead and has played with The Allman Brothers Band, Project Z, Derek Trucks Band, Phil Lesh and Friends, and The Dead. Jimmy Herring and the 5 of 7 is his […]
Michael Colyar is a multi-talented, actor, comedian, and author. Michael is no stranger to working as he is still packing out shows in major cities night after night. His wit, charm and unique sense of style has been captivating audiences since the ’80s. Michael consistently performed every weekend, 5 shows a day on Venice Beach […]
Ryan Brown is a comedian and writer raised in North Carolina, currently based in New York. He can be seen at bars and clubs around the city including Comic Strip Live and Carolines on Broadway, which he co-headlined in April 2018. Ryan's stand up clips and sketches have made him a recurring finalist on the […]
The North Carolina State Fair runs from Thursday, October 17 through Sunday, October 27, 2019. Website: https://www.ncstatefair.org/2019/index.htm Daily Schedule: https://www.ncstatefair.org/2019/Visitor/index.htm "Deals": https://www.ncstatefair.org/2019/Visitor/Deals.htm New for 2019: https://www.ncstatefair.org/2019/Attractions/New.htm
Dan Soder is a New York City based comedian and actor who’s best known as ‘Mafee’ on the hit series "Billions" on Showtime. His special "The Standups" is now streaming on Netflix. In 2016, his first hour-long stand-up special, "Not Special," premiered on Comedy Central. Other credits include: Comedy Central’s "Half Hour," "Conan," "Inside Amy […]
Post Malone, is an American singer, rapper, songwriter and producer. He has gained acclaim for blending musical genres including pop, trap and rock. “Sunflower” collaborator Swae Lee and Tyla Yaweh will open on most dates of this tour. Tickets: https://bit.ly/2KC45ZV Doors open at 7.
Bon Iver announced a new slate of North American tour dates for September and October. The larger scale of touring reflects the growing community around the band in both recording and live performance and invites the audience to gather for an exciting new production. To further the growing community, Jenn Wasner, of Wye Oak and […]
Multi-platinum selling MercyMe announced the continuation of their acclaimed “Imagine Nation Tour” alongside fellow GRAMMY® nominee Crowder and GMA Dove nominee Micah Tyler. Recent radio favorites “Best News Ever,” “Grace Got You” and “Even If” are housed on MercyMe's most current album LIFER and will be among the hits included in the evening of music. […]
On the surface, Matt Braunger is a simple comic slinging jokes about his age and the opposite sex. But the more you listen, the more you begin to appreciate Braunger: his jovial presence on stage, his willingness to be the butt of his own joke, and the way he expertly crafts and delivers jokes like […]
The Cory Band, under the direction of the charismatic Philip Harper, from Wales, England, is the top-ranked British-style brass band in the world. They are the current British National Champions, European Champions, Brass in Concert Champions and are back-to-back winners of the British Open Championship in 2018 and 2019. They made a North American tour three […]
Funnyman Lavell Crawford is quickly climbing the comedic ranks and becoming one of the hottest stars in the biz today. His one-hour stand-up special, "Can A Brother Get Some Love?" premiered on Comedy Central in 2011. Filmed in his hometown of St. Louis, MO, it was released on DVD later the same year. In addition, […]
Watching Todd Glass perform is like sneaking a glimpse into his mind. A veteran stands up, Glass has been honing his high-energy, off-the-cuff act since he first stepped on stage at age 16. He has a knack for inventive material that often mocks the conventions of standup and can fire off jokes in a stream-of-conscious […]
