Spring 2016 Newsletter
The Main Event with Trampled By TurtlesWe’re on track to raise $1 Million with Kidznotes and put on an amazing show May 14 at Red Hat Amphitheater. We’ll have indie bluegrass from Trampled By Turtles, Americana/folk/blues from The Devil Makes Three, plus our Last Band Standing winner and a performance by Kidznotes. Hours of music for a good cause, and tickets start at only $20 - get your tickets now at etix.Through your ticket purchase you'll be supporting Band Together and Kidznotes and our goal to raise $1 Million. Kidznotes changes the life trajectory of underserved K-12 students through orchestral training and our partnership will expand the number of students served by Kidznotes in Durham and Raleigh to 600 by the 2016-17 school year.General Admission tickets are $20-$40 and box seating is $65. VIP tickets include dinner and drinks all night + late night snacks, exclusive VIP seating inside venue, plus access to the VIP lounge with the Silent Auction, Artists Village and games on the Midway.
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Celebrity Bartending on April 6 at FaireHere’s your chance to hear Kitty Kinnin’s smooth voice while she pours you her signature cocktail, the Kitty Kat (Loca Crude bitters + TOPO Gin)! Join us April 6 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Faire for Celebrity Bartending 2016, and help support Band Together and Kidznotes. Our "celebrities" for the night are: John Teer and Dave Wilson of Chatham County Line; Ben Barwick from Kings and Dave Rose from Deep South; Kitty Kinnin and Jimmy Lloyd from Radio 96.1; and Keith Strombotne from Kidznotes and Matt Strickland from Band Together.Faire is donating 10 percent of all bar receipts to Band Together & Kidznotes so please RSVP and Share the Event on Facebook Now or click here to view all the details for the event.Last Band Standing with Yarn – April 16
Our sixth Last Band Standing is right around the corner, promising great music and more fun than ever before. We’ve got three regional favorites and our friends Yarn are closing out the show at Lincoln Theatre. Competing bands are Bryan Elijah Smith and the Wild Hearts (Alternative-Americana), Rebekah Todd & The Odyssey (folk & blues) and Dr. Bacon (Appalachian Funk-Grass). All proceeds benefit the 2016 Band Together/Kidznotes partnership and tickets are available at etix now. For more information, including VIP packages and sponsor opportunities, click here.
Calling all Volunteers – It’s Last Band Standing timeDo you have ninja skills? Looking to be a “bouncer” in the VIP area? Are you a schmoozer who loves to give back? We have lots of fun “jobs” for Last Band Standing on April 16 at Lincoln Theatre and we need your help. This is your chance to hear great music and help our 2016 Kidznotes partnership achieve our $1 million goal. Sign up now to join our team and pick your fun role for the night. If you have questions, feel free to email the volunteer team. Or, click here for more about Last Band Standing.