17th annual Carrboro Music Festival - Carrboro, NC. More than 180 free live performances.

Moments: 17th Annual Carrboro Music Festival

September 29, 2014 by onfranklin&main in On the Street

Carrboro was riddled with people this weekend strolling from the wonted to the curious of concert venues -- gravel parking lots, plaza passageways, wooden porches, even beneath tree shadows musicians played to crowds. The 17th Annual Carrboro Music Festival lured thousands for more than 180 free live performances running the gamut from those in grunge gear to the understated folk singer. Here are some festival moments...

(photographs taken at the 17th Annual Carrboro Music Festival in Carrboro)

On the Street: Patton Flag

August 01, 2014 by onfranklin&main

“Now I want you to remember that ...”

— George C. Scott's first line as General Patton in the movie "Patton" (1971)

A "Patton" American flag -- reminiscent of the iconic opening scene in the oft-quoted film -- backdrops Tyler's Restaurant & Taproom outdoor stage in Carrboro. The stage is tucked in the lot behind the restaurant and is one of two dozen indoor/outdoor venues for the Carrboro Music Festival. This year's 17th annual event takes over downtown on Sunday, September 28, with about 180 performing acts showcasing a spectrum of musical styles. A kick-off is scheduled for Saturday, September 27, at the Cat's Cradle Back Room.

(photograph taken behind Tyler's Restaurant & Taproom located on Main/Greensboro streets in Carrboro)