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2013-325 Arts - Town or Carrboro Recreation & Parks Dept for Apering 2013 Art Grant $1,500
C a ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION Z a R A H 4 E COUNTY ARTS SPRING,2013 GRANT AGREEMENT \ C V t.1 M I'S S 10 14 ° U n � THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 29th day of July, 2013, by and between Orange County ("County"), by and through the Orange County Arts Commission ("Arts Commission") and Town of Carrboro (Recreation&Parks Department) ("Grant Recipient"). WHEREAS, the Arts Commission is a countywide arts agency that ensures the growth of local arts experiences by providing funding and support for diverse high quality programs and projects. WHEREAS, the Arts Commission administers the Spring and Fall Arts Grants Program to provide economic opportunities to Orange County artists and non-profit organizations coordinating arts projects benefiting the citizens of Orange County. WHEREAS, the Spring Arts Grants Program is supported by Arts Commission with funds from the Grassroots Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency of the Department of Cultural Resources and the National Endowment for the Arts. WHEREAS, the Grant Recipient was selected by the Arts Commission to receive the Spring Arts Grant through the procedures duly adopted by the Arts Commission; and WHEREAS, both parties wish to promote and maintain the integrity and clarity of the Grant Recipient's ideas and statements and delineate the Grant Recipient's obligations to the County; NOW, THEREFORE, the County and the Grant Recipient, for the consideration and under the conditions hereinafter set forth, agree as follows: 1. Approved Grant Project. Grant funds are provided under this Agreement for the project ("Project") described in the Grant Recipient's Grant Application, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A. 2. Grant Award. Grant funds in an amount not to exceed one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) have been awarded by the Arts Commission to the Grant Recipient for the approved Project. These funds must be matched at least dollar-for-dollar with cash from the Grant Recipient's funds not derived from either Orange County appropriations or the North Carolina Arts Council. 3. Contingency. This grant is contingent on North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Program funding to the Arts Commission. Final decisions on Grassroots Program funds to the North Carolina Arts Council are subject to approval by the North Carolina General Assembly. 4. Responsibilities of the Grant Recipient 1 Revised May 2012 A. Implementation. The Project implementation shall take place between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014. The Project shall be implemented in the manner described in Exhibit A. Time is of the essence in the implementation of the Project. B. Modifications to project. Grant Recipient shall present major changes to the original proposal, including but not limited to changes in design, implementation schedule and increase in Project budget by more than 10%, in writing to the Arts Commission for approval. Arts Commission shall approve or disapprove Grant Recipient's request for modifications within seven (7) days of receipt thereof. Consent to project modifications shall not be unreasonably withheld. Arts Commission's decisions shall be in writing. In the event the Arts Commission fails to approve or disapprove the requested modifications within the time stated herein,the modifications shall be deemed approved. C. Non—assignment. The grant cannot be assigned or transferred to a different project or artist without prior written approval of the Arts Commission. D. Records. Grant Recipient must maintain records and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred and revenues acquired during the Project implementation. Grant Recipient shall maintain financial records pertaining to the Project for three (3) years from the date of this Agreement, in case of audit. E. Use of Funds. Grant Recipient shall not use the grant funds to repay outstanding taxes or other debts of any nature. The grants shall be utilized solely for the purpose of implementing the Project and Project related expenses. F. Final Report. Grant Recipient shall submit to the Arts Commission a Final Report on July 7, 2014 . The Final Report shall be in the format required by the North Carolina Arts Council. Failure to submit the Final Report or late submission of the Final Report, for any reason, shall be grounds for denial and/or cancellation of grant funds for the Project and future grant proposals. 5. Responsibilities of the Arts Commission A. Payment. The Arts Commission shall release the grant funds in the amount of $1,500 to the Grant Recipient. 6. Publicity A. Acknowled eg ment. Credit must be given to the Orange County Arts Commission using the Arts Commission logo and if State funds are received to the North Carolina Grassroots Program in brochures, news releases, programs, and all other printed and online publications. Copies of such printed materials must accompany the evaluation report. When no printed information is used, verbal credit shall be given. In addition, all print and promotional material must include the following credit line (check all that apply): 2 Revised May 2012 i. County Funds Only. "This program is supported by the Orange County Arts Commission. " ii. x North Carolina Arts Council Funding. "This program is supported by the Orange County Arts Commission with funds from the Grassroots Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency. " B. The Grant Recipient must enter all events, exhibits and performances open to the public and related to this grant award on the ExploreChape1HillARTS.com website and display ExploreChapelHilIARTS.com publicity materials (postcards, brochures, etc.) prominently and consistently at their venue or performance space. In addition, the Grant Recipient must add a link to the ExploreChapelHillARTS.com (ExploreChape1HillARTS.com logo preferred) to their main webpage. The Grant Recipient shall contact the Orange County Arts Commission for replacement ExploreChape1HillARTS.com publicity materials. 7. Indemnity. The Grant Recipient agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the County, the Arts Commission and the North Carolina Arts Council and their officers and employees from any and all claims or actual injury, damage or loss to a person, or real or personal property that results from or is in any way connected to the use of the grant funds. 8. Independent Contractor. The Grant Recipient is an independent contractor and not an employee, agent or other representative of the County and/or the Arts Commission. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to create the relationship of principal and agent, or employer and employee, between Grant Recipient and Arts Commission or Orange County Government. Grant Recipient understands and agrees that he/she is not authorized to incur any expenses or any liability whatsoever on behalf of the County or the Arts Commission and has no authority, expressed or implied, to obligate or make representations on behalf of the County or the Arts Commission. In addition, Grant Recipient agrees to maintain his or her own worker's compensation insurance for himself/herself and his or her employees for the duration of the art work's installation. 9. Termination A. In the event of any of the circumstances set forth below(hereinafter referred to as "default"),the Arts Commission may immediately terminate this Agreement: (i) Any fraudulent representation in any verification required to obtain payment under this Agreement or other dishonesty on a material matter relating to the performance of services under this Agreement. (ii) Nonperformance, incomplete service or performance, or failure to satisfactorily perform any part of the Project or to comply with any provision of this Agreement, as determined by the Arts Commission in its sole discretion. 3 Revised May 2012 (iii) Failure to adhere to the terms of applicable county, state or federal laws, regulations, or stated public policy. B. In the event of default by the Grant Recipient, the Arts Commission has the discretion to elect to terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part and/or require the Grant Recipient to repay the grant funds within seven (7) from written notice of default or allow the grant recipient the opportunity to cure the default. This clause shall not be interpreted to limit the County's or the Arts Commission's remedies in law or in equity. 10. Miscellaneous. A. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the attachments contain the final and entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. All modifications and amendments to this Agreement shall be in writing. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties, their heirs, successors and assigns. B. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina and the Orange County. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Orange County and the Grant Recipient have signed this Grant Agreement, effective on the last date this Agreement is signed by both parties as indicated by the dates set forth under signatures below. For and on behalf of the Grant Recipient �f i 13 Town of Carrboro (Re reation and Parks Department) Date For and on behalf of Oran a County Government L - Frank W. Clifton, Co#Y Manager Date For and on behalf of Orange Coun Arts Commission/approved as to technical content Steve Brantley, Economic Developm Director z Date Appro d as rm and legal sufficiency 4 Revised May 2012 Annette M. Moore,Staff Attorney Date This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act ( I J", Clarence G. Grier,Administrative and Financial Services Date 5 Revised May 2012 Arts Program Grant - Spring cue 2013-14 Application Form ORANGE COUNTY ARTSS Orange County Arts Commission COMMISSION Promoting the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina Evaluation Criteria • Artistic merit of program. • Populations served—impact for geographic&traditionally under-served populations. • Feasibility of proposed activity&effectiveness in fulfilling applicant's mission. • Cooperation between organizations and artists. • Evidence of feasibility of program, community support, and responsiveness to community needs. • Emerging organizations are encouraged to apply. 1 Applicant Information Applicant Name: Town of Carrboro Recreation & Parks Department: Carrboro Music Festival Mailing Address: 100 North Greensboro St. Carrboro NC 27510 Daytime Phone: 919-918-7367 (Rah Trost) Fax Number: 919-918-4475 (attn.: Rah Trost) Email Address: musical roots(a-bellsouth.net Web Site: www.carrboromusicfestival.com Project Director: Gerry Williams Title: Festival Coordinator DUNS Number 2 Project Director Information Project Director Home Address 1 Fearrington Post Pittsboro NC 27312 Daytime Phone 919-260-0661 Evening Phone 919-969-7522 Email Address musical roots(a-)bellsouth net 3 Grant Request Summary Arts Program Grant Request: $1500.00 Total Cash Match : $1500.00 Total Organizational Budget 2011-2012: 25 500.00 Past Year 2012-2013: 25.500.00 Current Year 2013-2014: 25 500.00 Projected for Next Year Summary Statement for Proposed Uses of Arts Program Grant: The festival has become the pre-eminent area musical event geared towards showcasing local musicians The request is prompted by the need to publicize and promote coupled with the all too common increase in necessary expenditures. The event has become such an important part of the areas spiritual and economic heartbeat that any reduction in size or offerings could have a negative impact on the livelihoods of so many local musicians. Questions? Call us at(919) 968-2011 • Deliver Application to: 501 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC The day long, free festival features all styles of music at numerous outdoor and indoor venues including The Cat's Cradle, Milltown, Weaver Street Market, The Century Center, Armadillo Grill, The Music Loft, and the Town Commons. This festival is designed to provide the wealth of local and regional talent with opportunities to reveal their talent to a wider audience. The Festival showcases both professional and amateur performers and the varied musical genres they represent. In the space of a few hours (and within a few blocks) a listener can hear bluegrass, folk music,jazz, country, rock&roll, classical, and world music, including Middle Eastern, Klezmer, Asian and Celtic. There remains a consistent effort to showcase all our area's ethnic groups as well as the area's younger musicians. Our Teen Stage has included a good cross section of our talented youth. There was an expansive children's area that included two large inflatable play areas as well as participatory games, storytelling, and music. The Scrap Exchange will be providing materials and trained staff to supply a fun, educational, hands-on creative arts experience. They help children transform clean,reusable industrial discards into inventions for science, hats and costumes for plays, games and toys for fun. The festival is an event in which performers provide their services completely free of charge and the event could not go on without their valuable contribution of time and talent, as well as the support of the Town of Carrboro and the community. Each year the number of musicians wishing to perform has increased. Last year's event featured 180 performances at 25 venues throughout the day ranging from solo singer-songwriters to a 20 person Capoeira music and dance troupe. The festival sees an increase in the number of performer applications from outside the area- an indication of the rising profile of the festival. There is also an increase in the number of well-known professional musicians who are willing to perform for free, as the event is seen as a way of giving back to the community. The 2012 event featured an area at the Town Commons where local artisans and crafts people will display and sell their handy-works. Additionally there were information tables for many area non-profits and community-based organizations. A serious effort is being made to widen the event's scope to promote an awareness of different aspects of our community fabric. The overall intent is to foster both a thriving artistic community and a vibrant and well-informed social environment. The past few years have seen an estimated attendance of approximately 10,000. The festival serves to reinforce the area's reputation for support of music and the arts, while providing positive economic impact to area restaurants,businesses, and social organizations. The bulk of the patrons in attendance have always been primarily from the immediate area,but we are also seeing the benefits of visitors from many different points on The East Coast. G ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION Financial Information Please provide a projected budget for your proposed project utilizing the format below. Project Expenses Cash = Grant Amount + Applicant Expenses Requested Cash Match A Personnel Administrative staff Artistic staff Technical/Production staff $16,000. B Outside Fees and Services Artistic contracts Other contracts: $11,000. C Space Rental D Travel E Marketing $6,000. $1500. $4500. F Remaining Project Expenses $500. G Total Cash Expenses $33,500. _ + Project Income Cash Income A Admissions B Contracted Services Revenue $700. C Other Revenue(specify) $800. D Private Support Corporate support Foundation support Other private support $5,000. E Government Support Federal State/regional(not including this request) Local(not including this request) $25,500. F Applicant Cash G Grant Amount Requested $1,500. in this application H Total Cash Income $33,500. (must equal Total Cash Expenses, Item G above) 2013-14 Arts Program Application — Page Four Signat s � _ G Signa a of roject Director Yate Typed or P nted Name– Project Director Signature of Authorizing Official 16ate Typed or Printed Name–Authorizing Official INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE FUNDED Music Festival Biographies Some of the musicians who played their first Carrboro Music Festival in 2012: Lamont Coal- Armadillo Grill; 7:00- Lamont Coal chops up samples anywhere from classic soul to to-fi blues or world chants. Next, he mixes in break-beats, dubstep synths or vintage drum hits. With all these sounds at his fingertips,each show is a unique electronic experience. Don't be surprised if he shows up to the gig with some guest emcees to showcase their rhymes. Onjukai- ArtsCenter West End Theater; 7:00- The Onjukai group is a unique harmony trio. They play a koto,a flute, and a viola and perform contemporary and traditional Japanese music. Motrendus- Auto Logic; 4:15- Frank, Pete,Billy and Steve,they are each a musical soul from a different place... each of them had travelled far and wide seeking creative solace, 'til one day in 2010, they found one another... and thus Motrendus was born... some folks think Motrendus is many flavors of rock boiled down into one .. some folks just run scared into the "high country"... we'll meet you up on the ridge, overlooking tomorrow... peace brothers and sisters... Tea Cup Gin-Balanced Movement Studio; 5:00- Tea Cup Gin plays jazz and show tunes from early 20th century. One of the most influential periods of American music, the early 1900s witnessed the first published blues, the explosion of ragtime, and the birth of jazz. They draw inspiration from performers such as Jelly Roll Morton, Fats Waller, Hoagy Carmichael, W.C. Handy, and Billie Holiday. With two guitars, a bass, and vocals,their performances are reminiscent of parlor music. The Melobellies-Balloons and Tunes/Framer's Corner; 6:00- Front man for The Melobellies, Joseph North writes songs that touch the heart,tickle the funny-bone, and make you stop and think, but most of all,they make you want to tap your foot and sing along. Born in New York City, the multi-instrumentalist with the shaky voice finds inspiration from the people he's met traveling across the country, history, current events, and whatever happens to be playing in his head when he wakes up each day. Dark Water Rising- Cat's Cradle; 4:30- Led by Charly Lowry(lead singer/rhythm guitar), Aaron Locklear(keys/guitar/bass), Corey Locklear(lead guitar/cello/bass), and Shay Jones (drums),the band works to harness the sounds of Soul, Rock, Country, and R&B. Lyrically they explore all themes of life, whether it is love,heartbreak, sacrifice, celebration, despair, or pain; all the while expressing their sentiment on issues affecting Native American communities. Following the success of their debut, DWR is making plans to records their sophomore album. "Dark Water Rising" helped to open the doors for performances throughout the Southeastern US, considerable radio airplay, a distinguished interview with NPR's "The Story with Dick Gordon and a Native American Music Award for "Debut Duo or Group of the Year"(2010). Capital Transit- Century Center; 3:00- Capital Transit members are all professional jazz singers and musicians in the Triangle. Lola, Laura, Tim and Ben have known each other for years, but they just recently found out that they can create a great sound together using their 4 voices and the many instruments they play. They find singing 4 part vocal arrangements is challenging but really fun...these vocals along with their jazz/swing accompaniments make for a unique swingin' sound that sets them apart! Their sound is reminiscent of the jazz vocal group Manhattan Transfer. Trip McCool and The Old School- Fifth Season; 2:00 - "Trip McCool" is my slightly altered ego. He is the man I try to be, or would like to be. It all relates to a revelation I had. It took several years for an idea to come to light. Write an album of songs that celebrate the Irish/ American experience. So here is the product of that idea, "The Traveler", songs written with the love of'The Clancy Brothers& Tommy Makem'and 'The Dubliners', with modern sensibilities. Trip allows me to bridge the gap between reality and fiction,pride and shyness, and America and Ireland. The Pinkerton Raid-Jessee's Coffee; 8:00-The songs sketch characters from Jesse's travels: street kids in California, weary worshippers at the communion rail, generous bartenders,hard-up songwriters in seedy pubs, a flirty piano-teacher in a hipster nightclub, a fatal attraction, a lonely divorce in Paris, a sleepy baby in her parents' arms. These stories float among layered keyboards, groovy bass lines and Kris' sparkling guitar textures. The band came together in the retro-pop renaissance of North Carolina's Triangle region, sharing strong influences like the Beatles, Fleetwood Mac and Neil Young with a core of local acts. Fields of Mars- Open Eye Cafe; 9:00- If every musician is searching for that elusive sound that they hear in their heads then that would make Erich(Three Days In Vegas, Psycho Sonic Cindi) no different than the rest. He has said that it is like"musical sounds capes bouncing around like bells reverberating off the walls of some cathedral". Erich set about bringing together old band mate Brandon Lewis (Permanent Darling, Honey Driver) on guitar and Synth and Mary Anne Barckoff(Viva La Venus) on Bass. For two months or so they crafted songs that would eventually evoke the darker side of the 80's sugary power pop and ambient psychedelic modern rock. They eventually brought in filmmaker and musician in his own right Ismail Abdelkhalek on drums. Gentle Robot- PNC Bank; 1:00- Gentle Robot is a rock band in Chapel Hill. Described as "Sweet, confessional indie rock with a bluesy swagger and some understated but generally sick guitar playing" by The Pinhook. The following dudes are in the band: Tim Wall, Matt Teten, and Tim Sookram. Graymatter-PNC Bank; 3:00- Acoustic rock with huge harmonies, featuring siblings Barry Gray, Brad Gray and Bev Gray Gude along with Bev's husband Dave Gude. They have been singing, harmonizing and strumming together for more than 30 years. Recent additions to the band are special guest stars Chloe Gray Gude on violin and vocals and Derek Gray Gude on accordian. Quiet the Voices- 2nd Wind Saloon; 5:15- Quiet the Voices is a quirky, soulful art-folk-rock duo comprised of Rose Gray and Marcos Lightning Harkness. With their intertwining of various stringed instruments and expressive voices, Rose and Marcos have drawn comparisons to Gillian Welch and David Rawlings for their compelling,hushed yet confident stage presence. Their songwriting draw from life experiences and lively imaginations,painting vivid pictures of characters and situations that will stay with you... a younger sister nostalgic about her small- town upbringing in "I Called Shotgun," a loose-cannon recent divorcee in "Meredith," a young woman pondering her life choices in "City Noise," a meth-addled unemployed father turned double-murderer in "Custis." Summerglen- 2nd Wind Saloon; 2:15- What do you get when a trombone meets a marimba? You get Raleigh's Summerglen--positive, happy, and heartfelt music! We have each had our own careers as freelance musicians for many years and now Summerglen is our chance to create something new and magical together. Barleycorn & Rye- Town Commons; 2:00- Barleycorn& Rye is a five-piece acoustic band steeped in the traditions of Irish fiddle music, Americana Roots music, and Old Time music. Mudbones Blues Review- WCOM Radio; 4:15- Mudbones Blues Review is the brainchild of Durham harp player Butch"Mudbones"Haas and singer Sallie Knott Deaton. They are joined by journeyman musicians from the Durham blues scene. Mudbones performs original and standard blues and R&B songs inflected with mojo from the 1960's. The sound is delicately layered, and punctuated with soulful singing and melodic solos. The jazz-influenced rhythm section provides the foundation for a tightly-knit ensemble which delivers many pleasant surprises. Caribe Vibe- Weaver St. Market; 5:15- Caribe Vibe is a seven piece Latin dance music band that formed in 2011 with musicians from Puerto Rico, Venezuela, &USA. Their goal is to provide a variety of great Latin music appropriate for any type of event. They enjoy playing good music, having fun, and enjoying life! And here are some of our"regulars": Scarlet Virginia- Open Eye Cafe; 3:00- Scarlet Virginia has secrets. Front porch backwoods summer evening muse secrets. The kind that lingers.on in the air long after the fireflies have gone and the distant highway noise settles down for the night. The kind that make you feel happy and sad and contrite and whimsically optimistic all at the same time because somewhere deep into that thick Southern American night seep the ghosts ...of what might have been and what may never be. N.0 Saxophone Ensemble- Town Commons; 1:00- The NCSE is an all volunteer, non-profit ensemble whose membership includes both professional and advanced amateur players. The repertoire includes transcriptions of orchestral and woodwind works,traditional songs,jazz,rags, marches and pieces written specifically for the large saxophone ensemble. Justin Johnson- Jessee's Coffee and Bar; 4:00- Justin Johnson is an award-winning blues guitarist, who has enjoyed a decade of professional experience, both as a performing and studio musician, and has offered over 2500 professional performances to date as lead guitarist or solo guitar instrumentalist. He has also released 9 albums thus far: 5 as principal collaborator, and 4 as solo artist. With a style firmly rooted in Blues tradition, but not afraid to break new ground, Justin's unique sound is the direct result of his passion for combining and advancing widely varying musical forms. Steph Stewart and the Boyfriends- ArtsCenter West End; 6:00- Fronted by budding songwriter Steph Stewart and long-time musician Tim Stambaugh(dobro,banjo, bouzouki), Steph Stewart &the Boyfriends is a duo, sometimes trio, formed by a chance jam session at a local farm's annual harvest festival. Drawn together by a collective musical intuition, the two began collaborating on Steph's original tunes, with Tim's traditional back-porch style accompaniment weaving expertly through Steph's haunting melodies. SAD Magazine- Weaver St. Market; 1:15- SAD Magazine are Andrew Snee and Robert Graham, both guitarists and songwriters. Andrew currently plays in the Durham-based band Sea Cow. Robert has played in a number of Triangle bands since the mid-80's; most recently, the grunge-pop outfit Three Piece Suit. Their music recalls a three-way collision of Elvis Costello, Neil Young, and Richard Thompson: equal parts plaintive lyricism and guitar dynamics. Radar's Clowns of Sedation; PNC Bank; 5:00- Free-floating ensemble of local talent crystallizing the original songs of ex-pat Brit P.T.Pawsey and featuring the songwriting talents of Penne Sandbeck and Jesse Jordan. Favorite stomping grounds include The Cave in Chapel Hill, The Blue Bayou Club in Hillsborough, Dain's Place in Durham, The Station in Carrboro, Slim's in Raleigh, Clay Street Tavern in Mebane, Jack Sprat's in Chapel Hill, and many others. Tim Smith Band- Town Commons; 6:00-After more than a decade,this North Carolina band formerly called The Jumpstarts is still cooking up a deliciously original blend of great music. Based in traditional 1950s style Jamaican ska and reggae,the group stirs in a heavy helping of jazz with a sampling of gospel and blues. Seasoned with soul and a dash of funk,this concoction really simmers. Like an old family recipe passed along from one generation to the next,the dish of a band only gets better with time. Big Fat Gap-Fifth Season Gardening; 6:00- Big Fat Gap is a back porch bluegrass band that has no plans to take Nashville by storm. Some of them even have day jobs. They just like to pick, they like each other, and it shows. Their shows are known to be excellent for those who enjoy sweet three part harmonies, smoking solos, and captivating stage dynamics. Their fun performances bring loyal fans back for more They are Miles Andrews on lead vocals and Bass, Rick Hauchman on mandolin&vocals, Andy Thorn on banjo, Bobby Britt on fiddle and Jamie Griggs on Guitar. Tony Galiani-ArtsCenter's Wynn Theater; 6:15-The Tony Galiani Band plays a variety of jazz styles with an emphasis on improvisation and interplay among the group members. Their repertoire features a variety of jazz styles and arrangements which allow the band to stretch out on each tune. The band features Mietek Glinkowski on violin and Doug Norton on piano. Bill Hayes may play drums and Tony Galiani on bass. Great Big Gone- Weaver Street Market; 4:15- Great Big Gone is a group of Triangle music veterans brought together by a passion for the many facets of American roots music. Their repertoire is a carefully-crafted amalgam of styles from electrified porch picking and honky tonk to blues to Western Swing to roots rock, consisting primarily of original compositions. The result is a tasty mix of sharp songwriting, three-part harmonies and a classic Americana musical palette. Saludos Compay- Tyler's Parking Lot; 8:00- They take the audience on a musical tour that features traditional, contemporary, and original music from Latin America and the Caribbean. This amazingly versatile trio keeps toes tapping. Lead vocalist/guitarist Pablo Valencia, from Chile, sings a wide range of styles. He is as much at ease with a reflective bolero as with an upbeat salsa. The group performs a number of Valencia's acclaimed original compositions, such as the romantic Cancion Para Dos, the rumba Bello Amor, and the very upbeat salsa song Entumido. On keyboards, Erich Lieth adds spice to the strong Latin rhythms with improvisational piano solos and bass. Chuck Nolan, lead percussionist, intricately weaves the rhythm patterns, be it for a subtle bossa nova or a danceable cumbia. See No Weevil- Open Eye Cafe; 7:00- See No Weevil is a funky little trio that delivers an infectious (insectious?)mix of eclectic music,most of it with a blues and R&B flavor. Some are originals, the others mostly reinterpretations of other tunes that never made a chart. In short,the band plays a lot of danceable tunes you haven't heard before, but'll want to hear again. The trio is John Soady on guitar and (if the fancy seizes him), lap steel, Brunson Hoole on drums and percussion and Jeff Elliott on bass guitar and (when strung out, so to speak) upright bass. Magnolia Klezmer Band- Century Center; 1:00- Magnolia's unique sound comes from the mingling of musicians with roots in a panorama of musical traditions: Klezmer, Balkan, Jazz, brass band,polka, and classical. The band continues to expand its repertoire: most recently with additions from Vaudeville and from the world of Russian cabaret music. Now twelve years old, MKB numbers 12 -15 regular members who perform in the 'industrial strength' concert band. Smaller subgroups, from 5 to 8 in number play for weddings, bar-bat mitzvahs,parties, benefits, and other celebrations. Viva la Venus!-Jessee's Coffee and Bar; 2:00-Viva la Venus is a four-piece touring and recording act. The live show combines powerful vocal harmonies with the gritty chug of guitars along with a sexy stage presence, taking the audience on a musical rollercoaster ride. Along with being featured on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Raleigh's Live and Local TV,the track "Mystery" was featured in two episodes of the cable television series, Strong Medicine, on the Lifetime Network. The debut CD release, The Never Ending Mending Story (Shiny Pants Records), has received wide critical acclaim. The second release, Forget the Fairy Tale was released in 2005 and was selected as one of the Top 25 CD's of 2006 by indiemusic.com. Barrowburn-ArtsCenter West End; 5:00- Barrowburn is a Raleigh,NC based band presenting traditional Celtic music on acoustic instruments for dances, public performances, group meetings, and private engagements throughout North Carolina. Barrowburn prides itself in its versatility. They are equally at home ripping through a set of jigs or reels as they are rendering the simple beauty of a slow air or lament. They perform both legacy and contemporary ballads from the tradition as well as comical pub songs that are best accompanied by a swinging pint of Guinness. In concert,they demonstrate their love for Celtic music, but do so from an American perspective. Skeedaddle- Century Center; 7:00- Skeedaddle is a six piece acoustic string band that plays 20s and 30s swing, Hawaiian,jump blues,jug band and other roots Americana music with the intensity of a vaudevillian volleyball troupe. They perform all manner of Americana roots music, including pre-war swing,jug band music,jump blues, Dixieland, rockabilly, old time, Hawaiian and hokum. It is music to help you snatch wigs, hit jugs,bang gongs, vipe, flip, vout and orootie. Off The Road Band-Baloons&Tunes/Framer's Corner; 2:00-The Off the Road Band is exactly that,traveling the side tracks and byways of American music-a unique blend of many styles, including blues,bluegrass,jug band and good old rock and roll. And though you might occasionally hear an unusual arrangement of a classic tune, most of the band's offerings are its own original compositions. Based in Chapel Hill/Pittsboro,NC,the sextet is made up of Don Johnson on rhythm guitar, Dave Haynes on drums,Bill Joyner on banjo, Betsy Clarke on fiddle and percussion, Mike Chandler on electric and upright bass and Mitch Renkow on accordion and electric lead guitar. All members contribute vocally and help write songs. Festival Coordinator Bio Gerry Williams returns in 2013 for his twelfth year as the Coordinator of The Carrboro Music Festival. He was an initial member of the Carrboro Music Festival committee in 1997 and was then responsible for assembling the participating musicians. In 2002 he was asked by Mayor Mike Nelson to take over full responsibility for the event and with the able assistance of a volunteer committee and Carrboro's Recreation and Parks Department, has steered the festival in an invigorating direction. Officials estimate that 10,000 attendees strolled throughout Carrboro's downtown in 2012 and enjoyed the sights and sounds of 185 diverse performers at 25 venues. As always, diversity was of paramount importance with widely different musical styles represented by a mosaic of racial, ethnic and age groups. Mr. Williams has forty years of professional music experience since finishing the American Studies Program at The University of Maryland. He was a researcher at The Library of Congress' Folksong Archive and for The Labor Union Song Project. He has owned and operated independent CD and record stores in Washington, DC and Carrboro, NC, and has done booking for a well-known international musician as well as local and regional artists. He was the Music Program Director at The ArtsCenter for two years. He also has done special event planning for Carrboro and non-profits in Orange and Chatham Counties as well as benefits for local musicians without Health Insurance, two area schools, Asian Tsunami relief, and various community non-profits. Mark Chilton,Mayor Telephone:919-636-0371 (work)919-968-8090(home) Email: MayorChilton(o)gmail.com Address:203 Ashe Street,Carrboro 27510 Elected/Appointed: 11-4-03 as Alderman/11-8-2005 as Mayor Term Expiration: 12/2013 Jacquelyn Gist Telephone: 919-929-6252(home) Email:igist(cr�townofcarrboro.org Address:206-A Maple Ave., Carrboro 27510 Elected/Appointed: 11-7-89 Term Expiration: 12/2013 Michelle Johnson Telephone:919-260-2145 Email: michelleforcarrboro(ftmail.com Address: 109 Center Street,Carrboro 27510 Elected/Appointed: 11-8-11 Term Expiration: 12/2015 Lydia Lavelle Telephone:919-942-5640(home)/919-530-7464(work) Email: llavelle(o)townofcarrboro.org Address:8107 Kit Lane, Chapel Hill 27516 Elected/Appointed: 11-6-2007 Term Expiration: 12/2015 Sammy Slade Telephone:919-951-5200(home) Email: sammy slade fttmail.com Address: 100-E Crest St.,Carrboro, NC 27510 Elected/Appointed: 11-10-2009 Term Expiration: 12/2013 Randee Haven-O'Donnell Telephone:919-929-1994(home)/489-9118 Ext.633(work) Email: havenodOgmaii.com Address: 106 Fairfield Ct., Chapel Hill 27516 Elected/Appointed: 11-8-05 Term Expiration: 12/2013 Damon Seils Telephone: 919-960-5931 Email:damon.seils(agmail.com Address:601 Jones Ferry Road Apt. B13 Carrboro, NC 27510 Elected/Appointed:03/19/2013 Term Expiration: 12/2015 oft,: 1t74 1=irnalt R€c8 '�t �t'ofcar�k�oro crg f ixtion Cinti€ entef,1 t Nnsbom ,?7510 FAX(Administration) 918-4475 FAX(Century Center Info.Office) 918-4476 Adverse Weather Cancellations 918-7373 Administrative: Jones-McNair,Anita 918-7381 amcnair(7townofcarrboro,org Recreation&Parks Director Alston-Sanders, Dianah 918-7366 dsandersatownofcarrboro.org Administrative Assistant Henson, Kim 918-7364 khensonCa?_townofcarrboro.org Program Support Assistant I Programs Division: Joines, Dennis 918-7378 dioines(a?_townofcarrboro.org Recreation Administrator Wolfe,Craig 918-7376 cwolfe0-townofcarrboro.org Recreation Supervisor Collins,Julie 918-7392 icollins :townofcarrboro.org Recreation Supervisor Harrington,Charles 918-7377 charringtonotownofcarrboro.org Recreation Supervisor Hughes, Dana 918-7372 dhughes a:townofcarrboro.org Recreation Supervisor Trost, Rah 918-7367 rtrosta.townofcarrboro.org Recreation Supervisor Justice-Jones, Robbin 918-7368 donesatownofcarrboro.org Recreation Specialist Athletics Intern 918-7374 athieticsotownofcerrboro.oM Facilities Division: Information Office 918-7385 FAX(Century Center Info. Office) 918-4476 Rodgers,Wendell 918-7371 wrodgers(a?townofcarrboro.org Facilities Administrator Douglass, Robert 918-7384 rdouglassCa?townofcarrbora.org Facilities Supervisor' Kirk, Pam 918-7365 pkirk(&townofcarrboro.org Program Support Assistant 11 Music Festival 2012 Budget $25,500.00 600-623-504703-54200 Expenditures Mobile Stages 470.00 pd Amante Pizza (water) BOA 150.00 pd Archer Graphics 58.00 pd The Arts Center 770.00 pd Currin Marketing 412.50 pd Gillis Catering 716.00 pd General Rent All 1,021.00 pd TCS 659.50 pd WUNC Radio 1,248.00 pd The Merch 1,596.00 pd Chapel Hill Transit-MOU 1,761.00 pd Cart Company 480.38 pd The Ink Spot 409.71 pd The Poster Guys 75.00 pd sub 9,827.09 Performance Expenditures: Shankle Sound 4,475.00 pd Gerry Williams 4,000.00 pd Double Decker Bus 500.00 pd Ken Denny 525.00 pd Darrell Young 525.00 pd Kemp English 950.00 pd Total: 10,975.00 Redeemed Food Vouchers Amante's Pizza 581.00 pd Armadillo Grill 581.00 pd Weaver Street 875.00 pd Tyler's Taproom 623.00 pd Total : 2,660.00 Grand Total $ 23,462.09 Revenue: Tone circuit music 166.67 Richard Bircher 100.00 Looking Glass 500.00 Auto Logic 166.67 Art in a pickle 100.00 Huntington's of Carrboro (Tyler's Rest) 500.00 Southern Rail 200.00 Weaver Street 500.00 Carrboroitos 250.00 Logan Carter 550.00 Framers Corner 250.00 Shared Vision Foundation 500.00 Fifth Season 500.00 Space Builders 100.00 Weaver Street Realty 500.00 Armadillo Grill 350.00 Grassroots Music Show 100.00 Mill Town 500.00 Cliffs 100.00 Neals Deli 150.00 Weaver Street 500.00 Steve Darden 100.00 Second Wind 150.00 Terra Nova 350.00 Balanced Movement 100.00 BellaDomus 100.00 Franklin Street Realty 500.00 sub total 6,950.00 Food Vendors: 6 total food vendors @140 fee each 840.00 T-shirt! oster safes 1,453.75 Craft Vendors 20 craft vendors @$25 fee 500.00 sub revenue 9,743.75: Grants Strowd Roses 2000.00 Orange County Arts Council 1500.00 Orange CountyChapel Hill Vistors Bureau 1500.00 Paid for WUNC partial) sub totoal 5000.00 Total revenues(generated) 14.743.75 Total Expenses 23.462.09 Music Festival 2011 Budget $24,300.00 $ (23,351.00) $949.00 600-623-504703-54200 Expenditures: Amante Pizza (water) BOA 100.00 pd PO#623-5991 Archer Graphics 50.00 pd PO# 624 The Arts Center 770.00 pd PO#638 Interactive Playgrounds 1,505.00 pd PO#625 Gillis Catering 716.00 pd PO#626 Best Rent All 820.00 PO#623 TES 590.00 pd PO#610 WUNC Radio 2,700.00 pd PO#98 The Merch 1,200.00 pd Chapel Hill Transit-MOU 1,761.00 PO#623-5975 Cart Company 450.00 pd Total: 10,662.00 10,662.00 Performance Expenditures: Shankle Sound 4,275.00 pd Gerry Williams 4,000.00 pd Double Decker Bus 400.00 pd Ken Denny 525.00 pd Darrell Young 525.00 pd Kemp English 750.00 pd Total: 10,475.00 10,475.00 Redeemed Food Vouchers Amante's Pizza 357.00 pd Armadillo Grill 700.00 pd Weaver Street 686.00 pd Tyler's Taproom 651.00 pd Total : 2,394.00 $ 2,394.00 Grand Total $ 23,531.00 Revenue: Peck Artisans 166.67 Richard Bircher 100.00 Looking Glass 500.00 Auto Logic 166.67 Carrboro Music 116.67 Auto Logic 166.67 Huntington's of Carrboro(Tyler's Rest) 500.00 Southern Rail 200.00 Weaver Street 500.00 Carrboroitos 500.00 Logan Carter 550.00 Franklin Street Realty 1,500.00 Framers Corner 250.00 Shared Vision Foundation 500.00 Fifth Season 500.00 Space Builders 100.00 Weaver Street Realty 500.00 Armadillo Grill 350.00 Grassroots Music Show 100.00 Mill Town 500.00 Cliffs 100.00 Neal's Deli 100.00 Weaver Street 500.00 Steve Darden 100.00 Concession Sales t-Shirts 1,106.00 Terra Nova 350.00 Carr Mill Mall 100.00 Balanced Movement 100.00 Alicia Ravetto 100.00 BellaDomus 100.00 Strowd Roses, Inc 3,500.00 Food Vendors: Little Dippers 135.00 Joey D's Hot Dogs 130.00 Foxy Concessions 135.00 Antie Maes 135.00 Craft Vendors Evelyn's Beading and Design 25.00 Preppy Possum 25.00 All American Arts and Crafts 25.00 Forrest Photography 25.00 Nexos 25.00 Kristin Watson 25.00 Designs by Helayne 0.00 Green City Bottles 25.00 Be Organic Jewelry 0.00 Stan Lewis Photography 25.00 Sassy Strands 25.00 Total Revenue 14,516.01 Music Festival 2010 Budget $ 25,500.00 600-623-504703-54200 Expenditures: PO#97 Archer Graphics 97.00 (banner change) PO#623-5845 The Ink Spot 239.60 (2500 programs) PO#623-5846 The Ink Spot 27.50 (Stage 1X17 Posters) PO#063 The Arts Center 770.00 PO#064 Interactive Playgrounds 2380.00 PO#061 Gillis Catering 716.00 PO#80 General Rental 820.00 PO#002 TCS 625.00 PO#066 WUNC Radio 2700.00 PO#065 The Merch 1200.00 PO#062 Scrap Exchange 619.80 Petty Cash 16.55 BoA(16 cases Water) 100.00 Oxford American 595.00 Chapel Hill Transit 1521.00 PO#623-5836 Cart Company 450.00 Total: $12,877.45 $12,877.45 Performance Expenditures: Shankle Sound 4275.00 Gerry Williams 4000.00 Ken Denny 525.00 Darrell Young 525.00 Kemp English (Tyler's Stage) 750.00 Total: $10,075.00 10,075.00 Redeemed Food Vouchers Amante's Pizza 378.00 Armadillo Grill 497.00 Weaver Street 637.00 Taqueria Tres Amigos 112.00 Tyler's Taproom 518.00 2142.00 $ 1,505.00 Grand Total: 24,457.45 -$25,500.00 Ending Balance 1,042.55 Revenue: Total 7659 Armadillo Grill 350.00 Auto Logic 150.00 Balanced Movement 100.00 Bella Domus 100.00 Carolyn Manning 500.00 Carrboro Music 216.67 Carrburritos 700.50 Cliff Meat Market 100.00 Concession Sales t-Shirts 1042.00 Fifth Season 500.00 Franklin Street Realty 500.00 Grass Roots Music Show 100.00 Huntington's of Carrboro(Tyler's) 500.'00 Logan Carter 550. 0 Mill Town 500.00 Richard Bircher 100.00 Shared Vision Foundation 500.00 Southern Rail 150.00 Space Builders 150.00 The Kind Koffee 250.00 Steve Darden 100.00 Weaver Street Realty 500.00 $ 7,659.17 Nonprofits Carrboro High PSAT 15.00 Southern Cultures 15.00 WCPE 15.00 Bobo Sen 15.00 Grace Church 15.00 75.00 Food Vendors: Total 685 Ace Hot Dogs 145.00 Russell Smith 135.00 Foxy Concessions 135.00 Auntie Maes 135.00 Lindsey Smith 135.00 Craft Vendors Total 300 Danielle Forrest 25.00 Ricky Moore 25.00 Moriah Moriah(Sassy Strands) 25.00 Stan Lewis 25.00 Cindy Mays 25.00 Nikki Cherry 25.00 Katie Orton 25.00 Erica King 25.00 Kristin Schreiber Watson 25.00 Marsha Jump 25.00 Donta Guerra 25.00 Josie Kite 25.00 Total Revenue $ 8,719.17 2013 CARRBORO MUSIC FESTIVAL PROPOSED BUDGET Revenue Amount Starting Budget $25,500.00 Sponsorships $ 5,000.00 Concession Fees $ 700.00 T-Shirt/Raffle Sales $ 800.00 Total revenue: $32,000.00 Expenses Amount Marketing $6,000.00 Contractors $11,000.00 Sound Techs/Production Staff $16,000.00 Misc. $ '500.00 Total expenses: $ 33,500.00 Revenues 2007 $ 32,000.00 Expenses: $ 33,500.00 Difference: - $ 1500.00 Carrboro Music Festival I Clubs & Concerts I Indy Week Page 1 of 2 This is a past event. Carrboro Music Festival When: Sun., Sept. 30, 12 p.m.-2 a.m. 2012 Price: Free www.carrboromusicfestival.com Around Town—As the "Paris of the Piedmont," Carrboro's no stranger to showing off its cultural flair. Every year on a Sunday afternoon in early autumn, it decidedly kicks things up a notch with the Carrboro Music Festival. This year, the town hosts 180 acts across 25 venues. Patrons can bounce freely from coffee shop to Cat's Cradle to lumber company to hear some of the area's best acts. The sheer number of bands performing guarantees there'll be something for everyone. Fans of polka, brass and Jewish dance music can get their kicks with the Magnolia Klezmer Band. Bluegrass pickers can grin along to Big Fat Gap. Hip-hop heads take note that Toon & the Real Laww will be on hand to educate. There'll also be indie explorations (care of TOW311S), top-notch Americana (thanks to the Magnolia Collective), seething surf-rock (see Killer Filler) and at least one brass band (the aptly named N.C. Saxophone Ensemble). It's a daunting list of acts peppered with old favorites (Lud) and funny new names (See No Weevil). Thankfully, the spread of venues only stretches from the yard at The Looking Glass to the parking lot at Jessee's Coffee—approximately 0.8 miles. The Champs-lysees could hardly do better. And it's all free. Find the full schedule at carrboromusicfestival.com. —AshieyMeizer Tags: Concerts, Members Pick, Our Picks, Recommended Permitted HTML: To create paragraphs in your comment, type <p> at the start of a paragraph and </p> at the end of each paragraph. To create bold text, type <b>bolded text</b> (please note the closing tag, </b>). To create italicized text, type <i>itaiicized text</i> (please note the closing tag, </i>). PronPr wPh addrPSSPS will automaticaliv become links_ http://www.indyweek.com/indyweek/carrboro-music-festival/Event?oid=3160715&mode=... 5/21/2013 2012 Volunteer Application 2012 Pictures The Carrboro Music Festival is Carrboro's greatest day -and its all free! This year the date was Sunday, September 30th, beginning at 1 pm. Since its inception in 1998 (originally called Fete de la Musigue), the Music Fest has drawn musicians and music lovers from all over. Each year the players change on the 25 stages from one end of Carrboro to the other, but the sweet strains of music that fill the town are nothing short of incredible! In 2012, we got even more applications, so this year was great! The day featured around 180 bands on 25 stages, all over town! Here is the complete schedule. Hisl[ory In The Beginning The Carrboro Music Festival started out in 1998 with a handful of dedicated volunteers who insisted they could pull off a music festival with no money and not much more than great expectations. They had a lot of confidence in the giving nature of the local music community. There were those who attempted to dissuade them, warning of the perils that go ; along with a project of this proportion. The committee was undeterred. Through the generosity of countless musicians, the support and { encouragement of Carrboro Mayor Mike Nelson (who was on the original committee) and the Board of Aldermen, a small amount of funding from the Town, and many donations from Carrboro businesses and individuals, the Carrboro Music Festival was born. Through the efforts and contributions of Elizabeth and Cyril Boisson, the festival started out as part of the French celebration known as Fete de la Musique, a free festival of music celebrated worldwide on the summer solstice. From 1998 through 2001, Carrboro was one of only a few United States Fete de la Musique venues officially recognized by the Ministry of France, receiving posters each year as a goodwill gesture. Other cities included New York City and San Francisco. We were honored to be a part of it. The Fete brought together musicians of every persuasion who played for free at stages from one end of town to the other. In Carrboro we moved the Fete to the closest Sunday to June 21st, celebrating Father's Day at the same time. This initiated a great annual event to bring Dad to that was free and fun for the whole family. In 2000, the 20th anniversary of the international Fete de la Musique was celebrated in more than 100 countries all over the world. In 2001, Carrboro was an official venue for the last time. A cooler month needed to be chosen for Carrboro's music festival, when more folks were around to volunteer. Changes In 2002 When the members of the Fete de la Musique Committee met on a Wednesday night in February, 2002, we made a decision that was a long time coming. The annual celebration of music, which was entering into a fifth year, would still be "The Fete"to all who participated, and in that tradition be a day filled with music all over Carrboro, it would just fall a few months later. The committee had several reasons for reaching this decision. Summer Woes There were a lot of difficulties with planning an event of this magnitude on the summer solstice. Many folks were vacationing, so the volunteer pool was small. The day of the event was usually hot, making it uncomfortable, and at times unbearable, in a town that can be sweltering come mid-June. Add to that Carrboro Day, which fails in May, and the Carrboro Family §Y Fourth of July Celebration, and planning such a huge event started to get sticky. Unlike other town sponsored events, until 2004 the Carrboro Music Festival was planned primarily by volunteers. Some of these volunteers were also involved in planning the other events. Event planning burnout was ai it on the rise. Fete de la Musique, wedged between the other events, was always the biggest draw, bringing in thousands of folks to our little town on a day divine with music. It needed to happen later in the year. A Better Date The new fall date, the last Sunday in September, brought cooler temperatures and more volunteers. With local high schools and the colleges all in session at this later date, volunteer numbers have grown as word spreads about our festival. After moving the date of the festival to September in 2002, Committee members agreed the right decision had been made. The Beat Goes On This year the date was September 30th, 2012. We had hundreds of performers all over Carrboro, bringing thousands of people together to enjoy a beautiful day filled with free music, as we celebrated our fifteenth year. Original Carrboro Music Festival Committee members were Elizabeth Boisson, Janet Callahan, Berkeley Grimball, Catherine DeVine, James Harris, Jackie Helvey, Mike Nelson, Janet Place, Joy Preslar, Sarnia Serageldin, Richard Taylor and Gerry Williams. Current members DeVine, Helvey, Place, and Williams-who is the festival coordinator for the 11 th. year in 2012 -have kept the festival alive and thriving, this year with the help of Charlie Berry, Tony Galiani, Michael Gowan, Meg McGurk and Carrboro Recreation and Parks Recreation Supervisor Rah Trost, all working together to make the Carrboro Music Festival the best it could be in 2012. Written by Jackie Helvey- a founder and a current member of the Carrboro Music Festival Committee. carrboro music festival - chapel hill carrboro - carrboro nc Page 1 of 1 .oOr1r1. Raleigh-Durham Carrboro Music Festival- Live Music Concerts in Carrboro, NC-Carrboro Music Festival From Laura Zavelson-Cox,former About.com Guide All over Carrboro,indoors and out,all kinds of music,all for free.It's the Carrboro Musk Festival.'Held the last Sunday in September,the event features well over 150 artists performing in 25 venues.Whether your passion is rock,jazz,soul,Cajun,Celtic,reggae,bluegrass or world music you'll find your bliss.One of the cool things about the festival is it features not just bands but everything from solo performers to a 20 person jazz orchestras.Another is that the venues are not just bars.They are restaurants,parking lots and stores too. Carrboro Music Festival In recent years organizers have tried to find ways to make the event C,hape;Hit?.'Oranye count; as green as possible.For instance,a free bio-diesel shuttle runs back "cite s e;i ea:i and forth from a nearby Park&Ride lot and a trackless train provides free rides between the Carrboro Town Hall and Weaver Street Market. The entire Carrboro Music Festival is family-friendly with all musical acts being open to all ages.Additionally,the festival is run by a huge cadre of volunteers meaning it's a fun way for high-school students to get some volunteer hours. The festival centers around the Carrboro Town Commons,which many people know better as the site of the Carrboro Farmer's hlarket.l The Town Commons stage is one of the band sites and features a number of bands throughout the day.It's also where you'll find the festival food and craft vendors.And most importantly it's the site of the kid's activities.There's usually a bouncy house and one of those blow-up obstacle courses so you don't have to leave the music even if the kids need an activity break. The festival,which began in 2002,was originally held in June and called the Fete De la Musique.Over the last decade,it has morphed into one of the community's favorite annual events and seems to get bigger and better every year.Here's where you can get the most up-to-date information and schedule for the Carrboro Music Festival.' This About.com page has been optimized for print.To view this page in its original form,please visit:nrfp>>'r-e'ohdurh�ro�bo'•core%^di;o Ye�nr+hand;esr+vas%a,carrboro-music Festival-Live-Muse.him ©2013 About.com,Inc.All rights reserved. Links in this article: 1. http://www.carrboramusicfestival.com/ 2. http://Mieighdurham.about.com/od/shoppingandservices/tp/farmemmarkets.htm 3. http://www.carrbommusicfestival.com/ http://raleighdurham.about.com/od/localeventsandfestivals/a/Carrboro-Music-Festival-Liv... 5/21/2013 the .commons You are here: E-once — Carrboro celebrates its 15th annual Carrboro Music Festival Carrboro celebrates its 15th annual Carrboro Music Festival jock October 3, 201.2 j Leave<a response Jason Smith, age 10, and Julia Smith, age 7, play with chalk on Weaver Street during the Carrboro Music Festival. By Seth Muller Carrboro Commons Staff Writer Carrboro hosted its 15th annual music festival on Sunday for over 175 acts, at 25 different venues,NNith 10,000 attendees. The Carrboro communit`-came out in droves to support music from across North Carolina. Lydia Lavelle, a volunteer at the festival and.Carrboro alderman said about the festival, "Its success is ioo percent linked to all of the volunteers that make it what it is today. We are fortunate in haling,citizens that want to work with our town to make good V events like this." Magnolia Klezmer Band plays in Century Hall during the annual Carrboro Film Festival The festival began at t p.m. Sunday,with multiple acts all over town. The list of bands ranged from the Magnolia Klezmer.Band., a traditional JeNN ish wedding celebration band, to Mipso, a popular local folk/Americana/bluegrass band, to Virgins, a tribal drum band. "It's one of our town's signature events. You can get exposed to all kinds of music you didn't even know existed in a small, intimate venue." Lavelle said :people can hear about the music festival by checking the community-bulletin board.at 'Weaver Street Market, or by word of mouth in the community-. Emma Blade, another music festival volunteer, described.how she got involved. "I saw it on a guy's T-shirt. Then I looked it up online and decided it would be an awesome way to spend my Sunday." a .' Rick Cowles and Tom Livers prise in their food truck Olde North State Barbecue during the Carrboro Music Festival And.Carrboro's music festival is not hike other music festivals. The music is seamlessly deposited in the middle of the day-to-day community. It is on the laNNM at Weaver Street Market. It is by Southern Flail during lunch. It is down the alley from Carrboro Beverage Co. Elliot Mills, one of the founders of the Magnolia Klezmer Band., put it this way. "It's not out in the countr y with artificial stages. It's in a place where people are used to living, and.shopping and going. It utilizes space that people actually- use." Mills said the reason the band chooses to play in the music festival is because they live here and the crowd.is always very receptive. He thinks the audience consists mainly of local community, members. According to Lavelle, Carrboro provides a unique location for a MUSic festival. It has the community involvement to support a large-scale event and the reputation to draw over 175 bands. In regards to its music scene, people have commonly called Carrboro the Seattle of the South,but Mills said Carrboro offers its oxvii brand of musical experience. You can hopscotch.froth. one band to the next with a sandwich from Rick Cowles and Tom I..ivers at(_)Ids:North State I313Q. Or,you can make chalk dra.v�ings on Weaver Street while chatting with.Carrboro's volunteer firefighters and,,vatching people dance on the la-vN . "When I talk to people about how cool our town is, this is one of the first things I mention.You can walk to all the venues,you see all ethnicities. It's inclusive...Like Carrboro," Lavelle said. 4gMiMff49M9h,1 Music Fstid ssi Sdv l __ casrr scan laves lire rr�us�c bit Is�`� c�r�� cain can-line t in tca et sense cat hcav family trignCllthis festival is Is it_tc E,_ c1._ ut_with_c r ya ar g._kic _?t_E_ ,_t._mor�_gears „with scare caf the rs€ tdca€ r venues. Ar�r advice on the festival parkin ti ., yould be a areciated Rate this post positively POPPydO9 1,184 pasts, read 438,614 tunes : Reputation: 919 It's super family friendly, and very casual. You can hang out for awhile and check out one venue and if the kids are bored move along to somewhere else. Have you seen the website — 2012 CARRBORO MUSIC FESTIVAL ? They have a list of the performers and venues. I don't know if there are any kid-centric bands playing, but there are many great acoustic acts (as well as amplified loud rock-n-roll) and there's sure to be dancing on the lawn at Weaver Street. There's info on bus routes on the website, but you can also park at Carrboro Plaza Shopping Center (with Food Lion and State Employees Credit Union) and ride the shuttle. Here's info on that: Quote: The quickest and easiest way to gat to the 2112 Carrboro Music Festival is to catch the FREE Music Festival Shuttle. The shuttle, operated by Chapel Hill Transit (CHT); will be providing service from the Carrboro Plaza Park!& Ride (Highway NC 54 and Old Fayetteville Road) to the Carrboro Music Festival, from noon until 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30. Rate this Post positively n0 kudZU 13,391 posts, read 6,878,964 tunes Reputation: 15769 You can pretty much bet anything sponsored by official Carrboro is going to be kid and family oriented and friendly. Pate this post positively Location::Downtown Durham, NC peperoberto 907 posts, read 640,893 times Reputation, 674 Definitely family friendly. I haven't been for 3 years, but beware that parking is going to be a bit difficult so don't expect to get "in and out" quick. Just be prepared to spend a whole day and you'll be fine. Also, pack some snacks and water, as every restaurant is going to be jammed. Rate this past positively