The Old Ceremony May 6, 2010

The Old Ceremony draws water from a deep well of music ranging from the Beatles to Beck, Leadbelly to Led Zeppelin. Unorthodox instrumentation meets superb songwriting to create a unique interpretation of brooding, orchestra rock ’n roll.

After three highly acclaimed albums and six years of touring, the Chapel Hill, NC band has built a large and loyal following. Their live show is an incendiary experience that leaves concertgoers with a smile on their faces and a renewed belief in the power of rock music. TOC has performed with CAKE, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Chuck Berry, Polyphonic Spree, Mountain Goats, and Avett Brothers, and was included in PASTE Magazine's "Top 100 Albums of 2006." In 2008 they won the Best Band award in the Independent Weekly Reader’s Poll, which is no small triumph in an area renowned for its bustling music scene.

TOC is fronted by songwriter/singer/guitarist Django Haskins, and includes bassist Matt Brandau, drummer Dan Hall, vibraphonist/organist Mark Simonsen, and violinist/keyboardist Gabriele Pelli.

Official Website: http://www.easternmusicfestival.org