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SUMMARY:Trouble So Hard: Songs & Stories of Slavery\, Freedom\, & Civil Rights
DESCRIPTION:Blending songs and stories from a variety of folk and protest musics\, “Trouble So Hard” is a musical and narrative journey along a timeline that begins with the arrival of the first Black West African enslaved people and carries into the present day. Trouble So Hard features four outstanding local musicians led by Harry Taylor\, a mainstay of the Charlotte folk music community.
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/trouble-so-hard-songs-stories-of-slavery-freedom-civil-rights/
LOCATION:Davis Theatre\, 65 Union St S\, Concord\, NC\, 28025\, United States
CATEGORIES:CAC Event,Live Performance
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SUMMARY:Vegan Vibe Music Series- Afro Beats
DESCRIPTION:Vegan Vibes Music Series is a community-based event that offers opportunities to learn about the many benefits of a #PlantbasedLifestyle.  Come out and enjoy an array of amazingly delicious food prepared by some of the BEST vegan chefs and vendors from around the world. For more information\, please visit www.veganvibemusicseries.com. 
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/vegan-vibe-music-series-afro-beats/
LOCATION:Gibson Mill\, 325 McGill Avenue\, Concord\, NC\, 28026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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SUMMARY:Village Park Concerts: The Fray
DESCRIPTION:The City of Kannapolis is bringing a fantastic lineup of free summer concerts to the Village Park amphitheater! Bring your lawn chairs and settle in for evenings of live music\, food trucks\, concessions\, and fun. This weekend come and see the award-winning rock band The Fray live!  Train and carousel rides will also be available for purchase. For more information please visit www.kannapolisnc.gov.  
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/village-park-concerts-the-fray/
LOCATION:Village Park\, 740 W C St\, kannapolis\, NC\, 28081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T180000
DTSTAMP:20260529T200543
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T172618Z
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SUMMARY:Rowan Big Band
DESCRIPTION:Rowan Big Band will offer a free concert at Central United Methodist Church on Saturday\, May 31st at 4:00 pm\, featuring an 18-member traditional community big band in style of Glenn Miller\, Count Basie\, Duke Ellington and other great early twentieth-century bandleaders\, home-based in Landis\, North Carolina and specializing in Great American Songbook favorites and “Big Band Swing.” \nFirst organized in 2006\, the Band is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving this uniquely American Style of music and sharing our appreciation of it with others. The members of the band volunteer their talents for performances\, and the net proceeds from their musical performances are used to support worthwhile local charities. Donations will be accepted\, but the concert is offered without charge. Please invite your friends and family!
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/rowan-big-band/
LOCATION:Central United Methodist Church\, 30 Union Street N\, Concord\, NC\, 28025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T170000
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SUMMARY:Sinatra\, Stems\, & Sips: A Mother’s Day Affair
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Mother’s Day at Rocky River Vineyards in Midland with an unforgettable day filled with creativity\, live music\, and local flavors! On Sunday\, May 11th\, craft a custom bouquet with Twin Blooms Flower Cart\, sip on a glass of wine\, and enjoy a live Frank Sinatra tribute performance by Tracey Bentley. Treat Mom to delicious bites from Thai Smile Street Food and shop for a special keepsake from Bee-U-tifully Linked’s permanent jewelry. Tickets are $35.00 and include the bouquet-making experience and one glass of wine. Reservations are required by May 1st—call 704.781.5035 to reserve your spot! Food and jewelry are available for additional purchase. Don’t forget to check in Explore & Pour to earn rewards while you support local! For more information\, visit www.explorecabarrus.com
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/sinatra-stems-sips-a-mothers-day-affair/
LOCATION:Rocky River Vinyards\, 11685 Reed Mine Rd\, Midland\, North Carolina\, 28107
CATEGORIES:Crafts,Festival,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T193000
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SUMMARY:The Special Consensus
DESCRIPTION:The Special Consensus bluegrass band is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2025. Their contemporary sound has made their music a modern classic. Band leader and founder Greg Cahill is a recipient of the prestigious Distinguished Achievement Award from the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) and was inducted into the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America (SPBGMA) Hall of Greats. Special Consensus has received seven awards from IBMA and two Grammy nominations. We know that the Davis Theatre patrons LOVE bluegrass. Well\, bluegrass doesn’t get a whole lot better than The Special Consensus! They are no stranger to our area\, having performed numerous times for events with the Charlotte Folk Society and at other venues\, but this will be their debut at the Davis Theatre. They are bluegrass royalty and we can’t wait to welcome them to the Davis!
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/the-special-consensus/
LOCATION:Davis Theatre\, 65 Union St S\, Concord\, NC\, 28025\, United States
CATEGORIES:CAC Event,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T200000
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SUMMARY:Streetscape Grand Opening Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Grand Opening “Streetscape” Block Party on Saturday\, May 3 to mark this exciting milestone together!  \n📍 Ribbon Cutting at 11:45 AM | Festivities 12 PM – 8 PM\n🎶 Live Music featuring\n@krveband : 1 pm – 4 pm\n@latenightspecialmusic : 5 pm – 8 pm\n@sethpeagler : 6:30 pm- 8 pm\nStart the day with Fresh Market @thelenzstudio from 11 am – 3 pm on Barbrick!! 🍎🍌🌶️🥖🥬🥕🍯🥚\n🎨 Fun Activities – Face painting\, yard games\, rock climbing\, caricatures\, photo booth\, trackless train\, & more!\n🍔 Food & Drinks – Enjoy delicious eats from local restaurants and food trucks will arrive in the evening.\n🎁 Door Prizes – You don’t want to miss out!\n💙 MEET LOCAL HEROES + Shop Local – From boutiques to breweries\, cafes to creatives\, take a stroll through Downtown Concord and show love to the businesses that make this community one-of-a-kind!\nGrab your crew and join in on the celebration!! \n 
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/streetscape-grand-opening-block-party/
LOCATION:Downtown Concord\, 65 Union St S\, Concord\, NC\, 28025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T193000
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SUMMARY:Tannahill Weavers
DESCRIPTION:Born of a session in 1968 in Paisley\, Scotland\, and named for the town’s historic weaving industry and local poet laureate Robert Tannahill\, the Tannahill Weavers have made an international name for their special brand of Celtic music\, blending the beauty of traditional melodies with the power of modern rhythms. As one of the world’s premier traditional Celtic bands\, their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals\, topical songs\, original ballads and lullabies\, and humorous tales of life in Scotland. \nIt’s been too long since we had a fantastic Celtic band here at the Davis. Perennial favorites We Banjo 3 have unfortunately stopped touring\, leaving us seeking a new favorite live band from across the pond. Tannahill Weavers\, especially with the recent addition of Iain MacGillivray\, might be just the group to scratch that itch! With a long and storied career of songs and stories\, this group is world-renowned for the life they breathe into traditional Scottish and Irish music.
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/tannahill-weavers/
LOCATION:Davis Theatre\, 65 Union St S\, Concord\, NC\, 28025\, United States
CATEGORIES:CAC Event,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T160000
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SUMMARY:Carolinas Community Band Festival
DESCRIPTION:Piedmont Community Band is excited to announce our inaugural Carolinas Community Band Festival on April 26\, 2025\, from 11 a. m. to 4 p.m. at the Kannapolis Performing Arts Center! A celebration of four local symphonic community bands and talent from right here in the Carolinas. Each band will give a concert of approximately 40 minutes\, allowing everyone to enjoy their music and experience their style. We will also have local music related vendors showcasing their services and products. Lastly\, like any proper get together\, we will host local food trucks for lunch and snacks! Admission is FREE! Help us put the ‘community’ in Community Band and support your local music programs with us this coming spring. Who knows – maybe it will be you dusting off an instrument and joining us in years to come!
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/carolinas-community-band-festival/
LOCATION:Kannapolis Performing Arts Center\, 415 Martin Luther King Jr Ave\, Kannapolis\, NC\, 28083\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T213000
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Night at Cabarrus Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Open Mic Night at Cabarrus Brewing Company in Concord\, NC is the perfect way to enjoy live music in a laid-back atmosphere! Held every other Thursday (excluding holidays) in the Kettle Room\, this free event invites musicians to showcase their skills and offers visitors a chance to experience the vibrant local music scene. Cabarrus Brewing Company is also part of the Explore & Pour Cabarrus County craft beverage trail. Don’t forget to check in during your visit and earn prizes while you enjoy great music and brews!
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/open-mic-night-at-cabarrus-brewing/
LOCATION:Cabarrus Brewing Company\, 329 Mcgill Ave NW\, Concord\, North Carolina\, 28027
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T160000
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CREATED:20250220T192054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T190304Z
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SUMMARY:Las Guaracheras
DESCRIPTION:Las Guaracheras is a powerful Latin Music sextet from Cali\, Colombia that performs Afro-Caribbean rhythms such as salsa\, as well as music from the Pacific region of Colombia. Their compositions and lyrics revolve around the revindication and recognition of the role of women in the music industry – especially in the Latin Music scene in Colombia – and seek to express the power and strength of women as sources of love\, hope\, resilience and creativity. \nSelected to form part of the 2025/26 Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Performing Arts Exchange (PAGE)\, Las Guaracheras have been featured at U.S. venues such as: Lotus Festival (IN)\, Freight & Salvage (CA)\, etc. and in 2025 will be at LACMA Latin Sounds (CA)\, Twin Cities Jazz Festival (MN) and others. They have performed in Europe and the Americas at venues such as: Sunfest (Canada)\, Cubadisco (Cuba)\, BIME (Spain)\, Portamérica Latitudes/FIMpro\, and El Zócalo (Mexico).
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/las-guaracheras/
LOCATION:Davis Theatre\, 65 Union St S\, Concord\, NC\, 28025\, United States
CATEGORIES:CAC Event,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T210000
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SUMMARY:North Carolina Symphony FREE Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free concert in your community as your North Carolina Symphony performed the music of Mozart and more!! Conducted by Carlos Miguel Prieto at the Kannapolis Performing Arts Center at A.L. Brown High School. \nAll Ages; FREE; Tickets Required; For more information or to redeem your FREE ticket\, visit https://am.ticketmaster.com/ncsymp/buy/kannapoliso?promocode=S0FOTkFQT0xJUw%3D%3D&camefrom=kannapolis
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/north-carolina-symphony-free-concert/
LOCATION:Kannapolis Performing Arts Center\, 415 Martin Luther King Jr Ave\, Kannapolis\, NC\, 28083\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T193000
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SUMMARY:Brass Queens
DESCRIPTION:Brass Queens has developed a signature sound that sits right at the intersection of the Big Apple and the Big Easy: their music is deeply inspired by and pays homage to the New Orleans brass band tradition while injecting the upbeat\, multifaceted energy of their New York home into each performance. The result is a nonstop party: a Brass Queens show will have you singing along to classic pop hits\, dancing your heart out to reggaeton\, and feeling like you’ve been transported to Frenchman Street. In February 2021\, Brass Queens released their debut EP Royal Street on all streaming platforms\, and on October 27\, 2023 they released their first full-length album titled Black & Gold. \nThis is going to be a TON of fun! Imagine the Davis Theatre packed with incredible brass players\, a good funky drummer\, and all of YOU moving to the beat! We might not have Frenchman Street\, we don’t have subways and street performers too often\, but on March 21st Union St will be the place to catch that energy.
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/brass-queens/
LOCATION:Davis Theatre\, 65 Union St S\, Concord\, NC\, 28025\, United States
CATEGORIES:CAC Event,Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T193000
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SUMMARY:Jâca
DESCRIPTION:Jâca is an award-winning clarinet/guitar duo that combines world music\, virtuosity\, and humor to bring an adventurous\, passionate\, and completely original musical style to the stage. Jaca combines the intimacy of an instrumental duo with a larger-than-life energy to create an experience that consistently leaves audiences buzzing. “At a Jâca concert you’re not just a bystander\, you feel a part of it.” – Humans of Chamber Music. \nDescribed as an “alluring and stunning combination” (Take Effect) Jâca’s music is truly a unique fusion that fits into no single genre. From Flamenco to Fado\, Appalachia to Argentina\, and guitar slides to clarinet smears\, the duo explores the highest limits of what their instruments can do. Their debut album\, Breakthrough (Navona\, 2022)\, has been honored by worldwide organizations including the International Portuguese Music Awards (Best Instrumental Performance 2023)\, and the International Clarinet Association. \nSince 2018\, Jâca has brought their infectious charm to arts series and music festivals across the USA and worldwide. They have played in prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall and have been featured on national television and radio in Portugal\, Ecuador\, and the USA. Press outlets have described the duo as being “at the forefront of an exciting new wave of chamber music groups” (Sneak Preview)\, and praises Jâca for “pushing classical music forward” (Culturs: Global Multicultural Magazine).
URL:https://cabarrusartscouncil.org/event/jaca/
LOCATION:Davis Theatre\, 65 Union St S\, Concord\, NC\, 28025\, United States
CATEGORIES:CAC Event,Live Performance
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