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The Old Theater presents Hank Barbee & The Dust Parade, Saturday, Feb 10 at 7:30p & Sunday, Feb 11 at 3p.
The Dust Parade is an original music group from the sandy beaches and river towns of Eastern North Carolina playing surf-jazz-rock and bluesy-soul rhythms. The Dust Parade is a regular band at Oriental’s Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival and at Silospalooza.
Performing two different shows, back to back: Saturday, Feb. 10, at 7:30 – “A Midwinter’s Night With The Dust Parade” including original music from their upcoming album. Sunday, Feb. 11, at 3pm – A tribute performance, “The Music of Mark Knopfler & Dire Straits.”
Tickets are $20 for general admission. Old Theater members, military and students are $15. Wine and soft drinks available by donation. Available at Nautical Wheelers in Oriental and New Bern, and online at this link.
Complimentary tickets need to be exchanged for regular tickets to assure seating in the event of a sold-out show. Questions – call the Old Theater at 252-249-0477.
The Old Theater is on the corner of Church and Broad Streets in Oriental.
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