Speaking of upcoming outdoor shows, Durham's American Tobacco Amphitheatre has put out a 10-show schedule for this year's Music on the Lawn series. Sponsored by WUNC-FM's Back Porch Music, the lineup draws from the roots and Americana end of the spectrum:
April 30 -- Chatham County Line
May 21 -- Mike Cross
June 4 -- Uncle Earl
June 18 -- Kickin' Grass
July 30 -- Laura Boosinger & Josh Goforth
Aug. 13 -- Stillhouse Bottom Band
Aug. 20 -- Thad Cockrell
Sept. 10 -- Gravy Boys
Sept. 17 -- Paul Brown and the Mostly Mountain Boys
Oct. 8 -- Music Maker Relief Foundation showcase with Cool John Ferguson, Captain Luke, John Dee Holeman, others
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