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Back Porch Music Concert Series

The Back Porch Music On the Lawn Concert Series at American Tobacco 2011 runs April - September with 10 shows at the American Tobacco Campus in Durham.

The Music on the Lawn series is over for this year. We hope you enjoyed it. Check back for news about the 2012 season early next year.

2011 Concert Schedule - All Shows at 6 PM

BPM On the Lawn
Fri 4/29 - The Small Ponds
Fri 5/27 - The Freighthoppers
Fri 6/10 - Steep Canyon Rangers
Fri6/17 - The New North Carolina Ramblers
Fri 7/1 - Robin & Linda Williams
Fri 8/19 - Holy Ghost Tent Revival
Fri 9/2 - Craicdown
Fri 9/9 - Shady Grove Band
Fri 9/16 - Loudon Wainwright III
Fri 9/30 - Chatham County Line


Whole Foods MarketThanks to series sponsor Whole Foods Market, official sponsors of the Music on the Lawn  series at American Tobacco.

All Back Porch Music concerts in this series are free and held outdoors (weather permitting).  Announcements will be made on-air and via twitter if rain cancels an event. Please note: blankets and chairs are welcome on the lawn for all events but no coolers, please. Food and beverage available at the restaurants of American Tobacco Campus.  You can also pre-order your picnic from Whole Foods Market.

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Band Videos

9/16 - Loudon Wainwright III
Loudon Wainwright III has roots in Durham but is world renowned as a musician and songwriter. He had a Top 40 hit with "Dead Skunk".


9/30 - Chatham County Line
Chatham County Line has toured the world since they last took the stage at the American Tobacco Campus. These hometown favorites close the series this year with their well crafted songwriting and unique take on bluegrass traditions.


Thanks to all the bands and thank you for attending.

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