Megafaun closes out summer at Duke Gardens

Photos by Kevin Norris

Local superstars Megafaun returned to Duke Gardens on Wednesday evening to close out the 2012 season with bang (the band first played the Gardens in 2009).

After opening with the quirky instrumental "Isadora," Phil Cook has some problems with his banjo. Being the incredibly adaptable band they are, he simply didn't use it on the ballad "The Longest Day" making for a

Win tickets to Megafaun at Duke Gardens

Megafaun will close out Duke Performances' Music in the Gardens series tomorrow night with a show that's sure to be a rollicking good time.

For a chance to win a pair of tickets to the show, email trianglemusiccontests at gmail dot com with "Megafaun tickets" in the subject line no later than 1 p.m. TODAY, July 24. We'll be notifying the winner this afternoon, so keep an eye on your inbox.

Midtown Dickens & friends bring charming folk to Duke Gardens

Photos by Kevin Norris

Isolated storms steered clear of Duke Gardens on Wednesday evening which meant that Midtown Dickens and a cavalcade of friends were able to play quirky folk for a lawn full of excited fans.


The band stumbled through through the first part of the set having issues with guitar straps and playing the right harmonica, but the rough-and-tumble nature of the set adds to

Win tickets to Mandolin Orange at Duke Gardens

Mandolin Orange has been on the road and working their way across the country and back to their North Carolina home. The band will play Duke Gardens as part of Duke Performance's Music in the Gardens series this Wednesday.

For a chance to win a pair of tickets to the show, email trianglemusiccontests at gmail dot com with "Mandolin Orange tickets" in the subject line no later than noon

Win tickets to see Midtown Dickens and friends at Duke Gardens

As we mentioned yesterday, next week's Midtown Dickens show at Duke Gardens, part of Duke Performances' Music in the Gardens series, is sure to be a great one. The band will be joined on stage by members of Megafaun, Lost in the Trees, Hammer No More the Fingers, Bowerbirds, and The Tender Fruit on Wednesday, July 18.

For a chance to win a pair of tickets to the show, email

Bombadil charms Duke Gardens with whimsical pop

Photos by Kevin Norris

Wednesday evening brought mercifully mild weather to Duke Gardens which was good for Bombadil, who took to the stage look dapper as always, wearing 1970's style western suits.

The band played a set heavy on songs from their latest album All that the Rain Promises, but also dipped back into their catalog for classics like "Sad Birthday," "Johnny" and "Smile When You Kiss

Win tickets to Dex Romweber at Duke Gardens

Dex Romweber & The New Romans are next up on Duke Performances' Music in the Gardens calendar with their show next Thursday, June 21.

For a chance to win a pair of tickets to the show, email trianglemusiccontests at gmail dot com with "Dex Romweber tickets" in the subject line no later than noon on Monday, June 18. We will select and notify a winner that afternoon. One entry per person, please

The Old Ceremony brings baroque rock to Duke Gardens

Photos by Kevin Norris

People packed into Duke Gardens on Wednesday evening for the second show of the 2012 Music in the Gardens series featuring Triangle favorites The Old Ceremony.



The band, led by charismatic frontman and songwriter Django Haskins, rocked through a set of songs from their catalog as well as some songs from their forthcoming Yep Roc debut Fairytales and Other Forms of