Singer-songwriter Sid Blake (more commonly known as Saurabh Varmahas) has a new album out called "Overflow" - come see him he explore themes of duty, friendship, rationalism, love, being and action, capitalism and innocence, yearning, resiliency, and mysticism.

Local singer-songwriters Brandon Herndon (Twilighter) and John Pardue (Puritan Rodeo) give you a taste of what drives their respective bands.

With The Defibulators, no yelps or yee-haws are surpressed. Think surreal redneck with a wink. They're joined by the honky-tonk juggernaught Sean Kershaw & the New Jack Ramblers.

What is a Happitizer? It's a small bite to eat. It's tapas courtesy of Elaine's on Franklin. Support the early show and get a snack while you're at it.

"Comedian Intro..." - oh crap, I wasn't supposed to read that part, sorry. "Hey there everybody. Wait for applause. We have a great line-up of comedians for you tonight. Our first comedian is Blank who was just in..." - hmmm. Maybe you should come out Friday night and watch the pros.

Check it out - something cool and new and rare at the Cave this Friday! Nic Brown is an author who lives with his wife and very small daughter right here in Chapel Hill. He's got a new book out, Floodmarkers, about the "fictional" town of Lystra, North Carolina and the time Hurricane Hugo came through. So he's having a perty! Joining the festivities is Snuzz, a solo artist from Winston-Salem who has also played with Ben Folds and other notables.

Ahh, the 4th of July: fireworks, Uncle Sam, and Evil Wiener! Come early for hot dogs and other treats in the back parking lot, and stay later for our heroes' tribute to Our Great Nation. The New Town Drunks, who have a new album out, will also be along for the festivities.

So you think you know it all, smarty-pants? Do you laugh when people memorize the names of all the capitals, then explain how you know each and every county seat? Well, come on out and prove it!

"Michael Kelsh sings in a whisper that makes you want to listen more closely, so you can divine the secret - his songs."
- Steve Earle

Taz Halloween came into this world howling and screaming bloody murder at thunder as a child, but she's since settled down (somewhat), and is bringing her friend Stu Cole along to party.

So, you think you've heard all the good Michael Jackson jokes already? You know the difference between Michael Jackson and a grocery bag, why he placed a phone call to Boyz-2-Men, and why Michael Jackson and Tonya Harding have decided to begin training racehorses together? Well come find out!

Open-Mic original music with our host, John Saylor. His dedication in promoting original music is one of the reasons this is the best open-mic event in the Triangle.

Wild Wild Geese are ex and current members of Americans in France, Rongo Rongo, and Spider Bags making some noise. The Toddlers are a meal of Country with a mint of Rock'n'roll.

The Club Is Open festival is a joint production of the Cave, the Cat's Cradle, Local 506, the Reservoir, and Jack Sprat. On our day we have Aminal, who claim they sound like a Caminal eating an Aminal, The Dry Heathens, who do the Athens sound / Replacements thing, and On The Beach, who have a new EP out.

What is a Happitizer? It's a small bite to eat. It's tapas courtesy of Elaine's on Franklin. Support the early show and get a snack while you're at it.

Twilighter just got back from tour, and boy are their livers tired! As for Special Guest, they must totally rock - really, every time I turn around this band is playing!