The Double Barrel Benefit concert, hosted by 88.1 WKNC, is beginning its two-date festival tonight at the Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro and will continuing Feb. 14 at the Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh. It will be the 11th annual DBB, and this year it will be bigger than ever.
For one thing, this will be the first year DBB will be taking place in more than one place, as it previously had just took place at one venue in Raleigh.
According to Michael D’Argenio, program director at WKNC, the station is heard throughout the Triangle, and having shows in both Carrboro and Raleigh will allow more of its audience to be reached.
Additionally, both the Cat’s Cradle and the Lincoln Theatre offer significantly more seating than the previous venue, which will help bring more money to the station and replace the need to go out and ask for private donations, D’Argenio said.
“It will help keep the station up-and-running and help us keep doing all of the things we want to do,” D’Argenio said.
The two dates will feature a total of eight bands. The Love Language, Hammer No More the Fingers, T0W3RS and Ghostt Bllonde will be performing tonight.
Mount Moriah, Bombadil, Loamlands and Daniel Bachman will be the performing at Lincoln Theatre for the second show.
“It’s crazy to have both The Love Language and Mount Moriah this year,” Walt Lilly, production manager and co-creator of “The Lounge” video series, said in a press release. “These are two incredible acts that have a national presence while staying rooted in the Triangle, and we are glad to have their homecoming at Double Barrel.”
D’Argenio said both The Love Language and Mount Moriah are part of Merge Records, which is a nationally renowned record label based in Durham. He said supporting labels and musicians from around the Triangle has always been important to the station.
“Supporting local music has always been a staple of WKNC,” D’Argenio said. “We not only consistently DJ local music, but we also hold local concerts such as our annual festival Double Barrel Benefit, our on-campus concert series Fridays on the Lawn and our weekly Local Band-Local Beer concert.”
D’Argenio said those working at WKNC believe the Triangle has a lot of very talented musicians that need to be showcased.
“We want to bring the community together to help show the world what North Carolina has to offer,” D’Argenio said.
All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit WKNC.
Both shows will begin at 9 p.m., with the doors opening at 8. Tickets may be purchased for $12 or $14 at the door. Additionally, two-night passes may be purchased for $22.
