It would be a lie to say Durham has a thriving music scene. But that doesn't mean it's not trying. For years now, Durham has been attempting to move out of the shadow of its neighbor-former indie rock hub Chapel Hill-by hosting open mics and band showcases downtown, trying (usually in vain) to promote its fledgling independent music scene.
Enter the Troika Music Festival. What exactly is Troika? In short, it's a music festival that exhibits some of the best Triangle bands at various venues around Durham. You'll find smaller local favorites such as Des Ark and North Elementary as well as nationally touring artists such as Asobi Seksu and Man Man, coming to a total of 75 bands. The festival kicked off Wednesday and will continue into the wee hours Sunday morning at eight Durham venues, from Duke Coffeehouse to Joe and Jo's Downtown. With so many bands to see, how do you choose? Have no fear: recess is here, with our top Troika picks to check out over the next few days.
For a complete listing of bands and venues,
go to www.troikamusicfestival.org.
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