The final concert of American Tobacco’s September series takes place tonight, Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Bluegrass duo Darin and Brooke Aldridge will play under the Lucky Strike Water Tower as part of 2023 Duke Arts at American Tobacco, a monthlong collaboration between American Tobacco and Duke Arts Presents, formerly known as Duke Performances. The music begins at 6:30pm.
Unique vocal talent, accomplished songwriting and commanding instrumental skills are just a few of Darin and Brooke Aldridge’s gifts. Brooke is a four-time consecutive winner for Female Vocalist of the Year for the International Bluegrass Music Association and together with their band, they were nominated for 2021 Vocal Group of the Year.
Their latest album, This Life We’re Livin,’ is a warm, cohesive collection that takes you on a journey into the lives and story of Darin and Brooke. It features original standouts, including “Grand Ole Circle,” “Livin’ Mama’s Dream,” and “My Life’s Living Me,” which offer a clear-eyed commentary on the joys and challenges of their musical success.
This North Carolina-based duo to Durham is the perfect way to end the concert series and segue to the IBMA Bluegrass Live! in Raleigh later this week, with an evening of unforgettable bluegrass at American Tobacco Campus.
About the ATC Concert Series
The 2023 Duke Arts at American Tobacco series features free live concerts every Wednesday in September at American Tobacco Campus in Downtown Durham. The series is presented by Duke Arts in partnership with American Tobacco Campus.
These outdoor concerts are free; no registration is needed. Bring a chair, a blanket, and visit Parker & Otis, Boricua Soul, Zweli Ekhaya and Mellow Mushroom and other Campus restaurants for drinks and dinner. Alcoholic beverages are allowed ONLY if they have been purchased from an establishment participating in The Bullpen Social District; all other alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. The stage is located under the iconic Lucky Strike water tower, and the closest parking is at the South Parking Deck at ATC.
Concerts are weather permitting, with notice of cancellation announced at dukearts.org and via Duke Arts social media accounts on the day of the event.
Join American Tobacco every Wednesday in September for free live music with Duke Arts! Bring a chair, a blanket, and enjoy the show under the iconic Lucky Strike water tower.
Check out the fun from American Tobacco last Wednesday when Orquesta GarDel, one of North Carolina’s premier Latin music groups, performed. The evening began with a one-hour pre-show salsa dance lesson by Jack Wolf:
Orquesta GarDel played for a crowd at the 2023 Duke Arts at American Tobacco concert series on Wednesday, September 20, under the Lucky Strike water tower.
Orquesta GarDel played for a crowd at the 2023 Duke Arts at American Tobacco concert series on Wednesday, September 20, under the Lucky Strike water tower.
Orquesta GarDel played for a crowd at the 2023 Duke Arts at American Tobacco concert series on Wednesday, September 20, under the Lucky Strike water tower.
Orquesta GarDel played for a crowd at the 2023 Duke Arts at American Tobacco concert series on Wednesday, September 20, under the Lucky Strike water tower.
Orquesta GarDel played for a crowd at the 2023 Duke Arts at American Tobacco concert series on Wednesday, September 20, under the Lucky Strike water tower. The evening began with a pre-show salsa dance lesson by Jack Wolf.
Orquesta GarDel played for a crowd at the 2023 Duke Arts at American Tobacco concert series on Wednesday, September 20, under the Lucky Strike water tower. The evening began with a pre-show salsa dance lesson by Jack Wolf.
Orquesta GarDel played for a crowd at the 2023 Duke Arts at American Tobacco concert series on Wednesday, September 20, under the Lucky Strike water tower.
Orquesta GarDel played for a crowd at the 2023 Duke Arts at American Tobacco concert series on Wednesday, September 20, under the Lucky Strike water tower.
Orquesta GarDel played for a crowd at the 2023 Duke Arts at American Tobacco concert series on Wednesday, September 20, under the Lucky Strike water tower. The crowd showed off their new salsa skills, learned from Jack Wolf in a pre-show dance lesson.
Thanks to American Tobacco for these CapCom photos.
