music: Alan Jackson at Koka Booth - 08/14/12 05:08 AM
tagged: Entertainment, family, featured, Koka Booth Things to do in Cary by the Cary Concierge…Alan Jackson Posted by The Cary Concierge in Cary NC, Events, Family Activities, Family Activities, Music, Performing Arts
One of the fathers of modern country music is performing a show here in Cary at Koka Booth, and seeing as he is semi-retired these tickets are hard to come by!  Alan Jackson, the man who put more than 50 singles on the top 30 billboards for country music, will be playing Friday, August 17th, at 7:30 pm.  Get your tickets now before they are all gone!  Bring out … (4 comments)

music: ABBA: The Concert - 08/09/12 03:28 AM
tagged: family, featured, Koka Booth, Summer Things to do in Cary by the Cary Concierge…ABBA: The Concert Posted by The Cary Concierge in Cary NC, Events, Family Activities, Family Activities, Music, Performing Arts
Experience more than 20 hits from the band ABBA at Koka Booth on Saturday, August 11th.  This ABBA tribute band wants you to have the best time, almost like you were seeing the real thing live and in person.  However, there has been talk that some of the original band members will be there, but you didn’t hear that from me!  Tickets are on sale now; $25 for … (2 comments)

music: Cary Cross Currents Chamber Music and Arts Festival - 07/26/12 11:20 PM
tagged: Cary Arts Center, Entertainment, family, featured Things to do in Cary by the Cary Concierge…Chamber Music and Arts Festival Posted by The Cary Concierge in Art, Cary NC, Events, Family Activities, Family Activities, Music, Performing Arts
North Carolina artist and writer Carrie Knowles has teamed up with the Brussels Chamber Orchestra to bring a new series to the Cary Arts Center called Cary Cross Currents Chamber Music and Arts Festival.  Yes, it is a mouthful to say, but it is going to feature some fantastic performances!  The purpose of the series is to bring local chambers and international chambers together, … (1 comments)

music: Local Musical Talent - 07/12/12 03:36 AM
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Things to do in Cary by the Cary Concierge…Open Mic Posted by The Cary Concierge in Cary NC, Events, Free Events, Music, Performing Arts
This event is not in Cary, but we were asked to help spread the world to all the local musicians in the Cary area. The Wake Zone Coffee House is having an open mic acoustic jam night on Monday, July 16th, from 7 pm to 9 pm. It is located just around the corner from Cary, with PA and AMPs provided. Please make the call to show off your talents at the … (3 comments)

music: The Kickin Grass band - 06/24/12 05:09 AM
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Things to do in Cary by the Cary Concierge…The Kickin Grass Band  
Posted by The Cary Concierge in Art, Cary NC, Events, Family Activities, Kids Activities, Music, Performing Arts
 
One of the Triangle’s most loved bands is coming to the Page Walker Arts and History Center on Saturday, June 23rd from 7 pm to 9 pm to play for Cary in the outdoor garden.  The band has been around since 2002 and will be releasing a fourth album this year.  In partnership with the Piedmont Council of Traditional Music, young musicians from the … (0 comments)

music: Scott Sawyer and Ron Brendle Bring Music To Koka Booth - 05/21/12 12:28 AM
tagged: cary concierge, featured,Koka Booth, music Things to do in Cary by the Cary Concierge…Scott Sawyer and Ron Brendle Posted by The Cary Concierge in Cary NC, Events, Family Activities, Family Activities, Music, Performing Arts
Not too long ago there was a blog written on here about the Hob Nob Jazz series that is being hosted by Koka Booth.  Another Hob Nob concert event that is coming up is the wonderful duo of Scott Sawyer and Ron Brendle.  They will be here in Cary on Wednesday, May 23rd from 5 pm to 8 pm.  Tickets are only $5 and children 12 and under get in for free.  You are allowed to bring food … (2 comments)

music: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! - 12/23/11 04:21 AM
I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season! We all can get the rest we need and finally be able to sit with friends and family. Take a break, sip some egg nog, eat, and be Merry! Bud and I are planning on going all over the East Coast to see family, but it will all be worth it. We Wish You a Merry Christmas We Wish You a Merry Christmas We Wish You a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year! … (2 comments)

music: A Piece of Scotland comes to Cary - 10/31/11 06:06 AM
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Things to do in Cary by the Cary Concierge…Scottish Ceilidh  
Posted by The Cary Concierge in Art, Cary NC, Events, Family Activities, Family Activities, History, Music, Performing Arts
 
Page Walker Arts and History Center would love to bring a piece of Scotland to you all here in Cary on October 30th starting at 4 pm.  Members of the Scottish Cultural Organization of the Triangle are going to perform traditional Scottish dance, poetry readings, music, and much more.  Fiddle, piano, and the pipes are all very popular forms of music in Scotland, and shall … (1 comments)

music: Things to do in Cary by the Cary Concierge...Alison Krauss and Union Station - 08/05/11 07:16 AM
tagged: Cary, family, featured, Koka Booth, music Posted by The Cary Concierge in Cary NC, Events, Family Activities, Music, Performing Arts
Since the 1980′s, Ms. Alison Krauss has been blessing the blue grass world with her vocals.  Her first album with Union Station came out in 1989 entitled “Two Highways”.  They certainly have come a long way from that time.
A few albums and new band members later, they are on tour and coming to Koka Booth Amphitheatre August 11th at 7:30pm.  Each member has had their own bustling career.  Alison has given her voice to music for a quarter of … (1 comments)

music: Things to do in Cary by the Cary Concierge...7th Annual Ritmo Latino Music, Arts, and Dance Festival - 08/02/11 03:32 AM
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Whether or not the blood in your veins contains that fiery Latin flavor, the 7th Annual Ritmo Latino Music festival would love to have you there.  Live music will be playing all day with classic Latin grooves.  Vendors are on sight serving cultural cuisine and drinks.  Art displays are to be hung up all over to give the room some color.  Everything is going to be based on Latino art, music, and dance.  Adults can even learn some … (1 comments)

music: Things to do in Cary by the Cary Concierge...Bluegrass featuring the Grass Cats - 07/28/11 10:31 AM
tagged: Cary, featured, food, music Posted by The Cary Concierge in Cary NC, Events, Food, Music, Performing Arts, Restaurants And More, Sports Bar
Looking for a night out of food, friends, and great music?  Well if you’re into bluegrass, then we have the place for  you to be on August 4th.  Mac’s Tavern will be hosting a night of Bluegrass music.  Their featured band for the event is the Grass Cats.  The Grass Cats will play a few shows over at Mac’s Tavern through-out the year.  Also, they have a number of performances lined up for the NC State Fair this … (1 comments)

music: Things to do in Cary by the Cary Concierge...Boz Scaggs and Michael McDonald - 07/12/11 04:49 AM
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Two very important men in the world of music join forces for another year to bring you their individual style and musical talent.  Last year Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs toured with Donald Fagan.  This year Donald may not be joining the two, but the concert will still continue to feature some of their best works.  Michael's career is filled with moments as a guest vocalist for Steely Dan and his time as a member of the Doobie Brothers.  Now … (3 comments)

music: Things to do in Cary by the Cary Concierge...Time for Three - 07/11/11 06:43 AM
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What do you get when you combine two violins, a double bass, three friends, and a passion for music?  Time for Three!  Time for Three started out as friends just playing together for fun when they were at Philadelphia's Curtis Institute for Music.  Zachary De Pue and Nicolas Kendall rock out on the violin while Ranaan Meyer hold the beat on double bass.  They each brought their mixture of tastes and styles to form a unique sound involving bluegrass, classical, country western, jazz, blues, and so on.  … (1 comments)

music: Things to do in Cary by the Cary Concierge...Craicdown - 07/11/11 03:31 AM
 
Posted by The Cary Concierge in Cary NC, Concerts, Events, Family Activities, Free Events, Performing Arts
Hearing a hard rock band go on shows like Unplugged and play acoustic can be so very different from their normal feel of music.  What about a band that always sounds acoustic, but has included the same energy as that of rock ‘n roll?  Craicdown, a band with many branches of inspiration, would like to share with you their love of all kinds of music on July 15th part of the Starlight Concert Series at the Page Walker Arts & History Center Gardens.  Their … (1 comments)

music: Things to do in Cary by the Cary Concierge...Mozart by Moonlight - 07/05/11 10:57 AM
Posted by The Cary Concierge in Cary NC, Concerts, Events, Family Activities, Free Events, History, Music, Performing Arts
The summer has kicked off with a great line up put together by the Starlight Concert Series, taking place in the Garden of the Page Walker Arts and History center.  All concerts are FREE and run from 7pm until 9pm.  They are the perfect outing for the whole family, or just a nice evening out after dinner.  The Series includes acts that are local and regional talent.  You can bring dinner along to eat while enjoying the show, but alcoholic beverages will not … (2 comments)