Presented by NCSU's 88.1 WKNC, The Pour House in downtown Raleigh brings us the 7th Annual Double Barrel Benefit, featuring a two-night local music extravaganza type thing.
On Friday night, Max Indian will headline, with opening acts including Bellefea (pronounced Bella-fay-ah), Veelee, and The Light Pines. I'm particularly excited to see Bellefea, with a lead singer, Heather McEntire, who's gorgeous voice breaks and melts depending on the agression and intensity of their often bipolar setlist. I pretty much got hooked on her when I saw her perform an amazing show with Mount Moriah several months ago at Duke Coffeehouse. I'm also looking forward to checking out Max Indian for the first time (who will also be playing at The Light House on February 19th with The Light Pines and Ryan Gustafson, btw).
Saturday night, the headliner is Roman Candle, but I'll be showing up to see Midtown Dickens, my one of my favorite NC bands, leading the anti-folk/punk folk scene in Durham. Midtown Dickens are lead by best friends, Kym and Katherine. They always play a hugely creative (read: improvised, different every time) and lively set. There is a great, light-hearted dynamic between Kym and Katherine, who keep the audience laughing in between tunes with humorous stage banter and a performance that never fails to leave you sweaty and tired of so much smiling. The Tender Fruit and Spider Bags are also big names in the Triangle and are known for putting on fantastic live shows.
Come out and fill your live music quota, locally!
The Double Barrel Benefit will be going down at The Pour House in Raleigh both nights. Tickets: $7 in advance (online), or $9 at the door (add $5 if you're under 21). A $14 2-night pass for both nights is also available.
Doors open at 8pm so you can grab a couple beers before the first band takes the stage at 9pm.
Performing Friday, Feb 5th
Performing Saturday, Feb 6th
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