The Ethnographers at The Brewery

Helping a young Indy band find an audience is a pleasure when it is a band as polished and fun as The Ethnographers. (Full disclosure: my niece is one of the singers). They have a great sound on their CD. They have complex harmonies and an interesting sound that is both unique and familiar. They will be performing at The Brewery on Monday, March 29th at 7:30pm. The Brewery is located at 3009 Hillsborough St. in Raleigh, NC.

The War of Northern Aggression---Again

This weekend the War between the States is reenacted in honor of the 145th Anniversary of the Battle of Bentonville. This is a rare chance to see the largest reenactment of the largest battle fought in North Carolina.

There will be tickets available on site at the Visitor's Center. Prices are $10 for Adults, $5.00 for children aged 7-12 and children 6 and under are free. Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes as you will need to walk 1/2 mile to view the battle.The 145th anniversary reenactment at this State Historic Site will be March 20-21, 2010. The event runs rain or shine.

Get Your Irish On!

This is the week when everyone is Irish and there are plenty of opportunities to show the "wearin' o the green". Here are just a few of the great bands playing in the area this week.

The Ghosts of Erin: Tra-Li Irish Pub

Wednesday, March 17th

A favorite Irish band of the Triangle pub set, The Ghosts of Erin a locally based with traditional Irish in their blood.
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Music from noon to 2:00am: Tir-Na-Nog

Wednesday, March 17th

Gerry McCrudden

The Irish Wolfhounds with The Belfast Boys

Mitch Ferguson

Tir-Na-Nog Session Players

Wake County Pipes & Drums

PLUS  w/ I Was Totally Destroying U2 (U2 Tribute band)
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Battlefield Band: The Arts Center of Carrboro

Thursday, March 18: Named after the Glasgow suburb of Battlefield, where the group was formed nearly 30 years ago, Battlefield Band helped create and fuel, the great revival in Scottish music.  When Mike Katz’s mighty bagpipes kick in, you’ll feel a mighty rush of power sweep through the Earl & Rhoda Wynn Theater. 

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Solas: The ArtsCenter of Carrboro

Friday, March 19: Seamus Egan and Solas make mind-blowing Irish folk music, maybe the world’s best” –The Philadelphia Inquirer.  Although Solas can play undiluted traditional Irish music as well as anyone alive or departed, they are always varying the mix of fire tested tradition and contemporary sensibility with an ease and naturalness that is as astonishing as their overwhelming musicianship.  .  www.solasmusic.com. 

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Two Dollar Tuesdays at The Alley

Having fun with friends is even more fun when you can do it on the cheap. I heartily recommend getting a gang together and heading over to The Alley (formerly known as Western Lanes) on Tuesday nights for $2 Tuesdays. Games and beers are $2.00 each. The grill is delicious too so plan on getting sliders, cheese fries or a Ruben. Plus check out the beer list:

New Belgium - Mothership Wit

New Belgium - Hoptober

Magic Hat - #9

New Castle

Stella Artois

Sierra Nevada

Sam Adams - Octoberfest

Bad Penny

Blue Moon

Widmer - Hefenweisen

Breckenridge - Oatmeal Stout

Fat Tire

Angry Angel

See you at The Alley!

The Alley
(919) 832-3533
2512 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC27607

The Alley