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.

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

Duke Performances announces 2012-13 season, the Mountain Goats, Lost in the Trees, Megafaun & more

Duke Performances has continually presented some of the most exciting performances in the Triangle in recent years and the 2012-13 season, which was just announced, continues that tradition. Here's a roundup of some of the shows that really perked up our ears.

First, jazz trio The Bad Plus will return to for a two-night stand at Motorco Music Hall on September 21 and 22.

The Mountain Goats and

Win tickets to Bombadil at Duke Gardens

Bombadil is next up on Duke Performances' Music in the Gardens calendar with a show next Wednesday, June 27.

For a chance to win a pair of tickets to the show, email trianglemusiccontests at gmail dot com with "Bombadil tickets" in the subject line no later than noon on Monday, June 25. We will select and notify a winner that afternoon. One entry per person, please.

Tickets to the show are

Win tickets to The Old Ceremony at Duke Gardens

The Old Ceremony is the next band to hit the Duke Gardens stage as part of the Music in the Gardens series next Wednesday, June 13.

For a chance to win a pair of tickets to the show, email trianglemusiccontests at gmail dot com with "Old Ceremony tickets" in the subject line no later than noon on Monday, June 11. We will select and notify a winner that afternoon. One entry per person, please

Win tickets to The Beast & Big Band at Duke Gardens

Duke Performances' Music in the Gardens series will kick off next Wednesday, June 6, with a performance by hip-hop-jazz fusion band The Beast and Big Band.

For a chance to win a pair of tickets to the show, email trianglemusiccontests at gmail dot com with "Beast tickets" in the subject line no later than noon on Monday, June 4. We will select and notify a winner that afternoon. One entry per

Duke Performances unveils Music in the Gardens lineup

Duke Performances has announced the lineup for what is arguably the best summer concert series around and, as usual, it's end-to-end with stellar local acts.

The Music in the Gardens series kicks off Wednesday, June 6, with The Beast and Big Band and includes The Old Ceremony, Dex Romweber & The New Romans, Bombadil, Mandolin Orange, Midtown Dickens and Megafaun.

Tickets go on sale May 15 and