The dB's share two songs from new album, announce release show in Durham

Back in March we told you that North Carolina rock icons The dB's will release a new album on June 12 titled Falling Off the Sky. With the release date quickly approaching, they're giving away two fantastic songs from the album, "Before We Were Born" and "That Time is Gone." Stream or download the songs via the widget below (clicking download will get you a zip file of the two songs).

The band has also announced their hometown release show which will be at Motorco Music Hall in Durham on Saturday, June 9. Tickets are on sale now HERE for $15.

The dB's will also play the Hopscotch Music Festival in downtown Raleigh in September. Check out more info about the festival HERE.

Punch Brothers rolls out new 2012 dates, coming to Chapel Hill

Alt-bluegrass quintet the Punch Brothers are no strangers to the Triangle, stopping by on a regular basis to share their unique string band sound with adoring fans. They'll make their way back to the Triangle this fall supporting their third album Who's Feeling Young Now?

The band will play Memorial Hall in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, October 16, as part of Carolina Performing Arts 2012-13 season. Tickets will go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m on Tuesday, June 19 HERE for $89, $79, $69, $59 or $39. Single student tickets will be $10.

Check out the band performing "This Girl" and "Movement and Location" on Later with Jools Holland below.

The Tallest Man on Earth announces new album & summer tour

Swedish singer-songrwiter Kristian Matsson, better known as The Tallest Man on Earth, will release his third album, There's No Leaving Now, on June 12 via Dead Oceans Records. He'll spend the summer traveling across the U.S. and Europe and will be stopping in the Triangle.

He'll play the Haw River Ballroom in Saxapahaw on Wednesday, July 25. Tickets will go on sale at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 18, via Ticketfly for $15.

Stream or download the song "1904" from There's No Leaving Now via the widget below.

Brandi Carlile announces big summer tour, coming to Durham

Folk/alt-country singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile is hitting the road on a big summer tour in support of her new album Bear Creek, due out on June 5. She'll open a few dates for the Dave Matthews band in June and July, but will spend most of the summer headlining shows across the U.S.

She'll make a stop at the Carolina Theatre in Durham on Tuesday, August 7. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 18, via the venue box office and Ticketmaster for $35 to $45.

Check out an EPK about the new album Bear Creek below.

Merle Haggard announces summer shows with Kris Kristofferson

Country legend Merle Haggard will be on the road much of the year touring in support of his latest album Working in Tennessee. A few of the shows will also feature country icon Kris Kristofferson, and the Triangle was lucky enough to land one of the gigs.

The pair will play the Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary on Tuesday, August 7. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 18, via Etix for $39.50 or $59.50.

Check out the duo performing the Haggard classic "Mama Tried" below. The video is out of focus, but it sounds fantastic.