Hopscotch 2011 Day 1: Cassis Orange at The Union & Invisible Hand at Deep South

All photos by Kevin Norris

Carrboro-based Cassis Orange kicked off the Hopscotch festivities at The Union Thursday night with a fun, energy-packed set. Though they battled some technical difficulties early on (lead singer Autumn Ehinger joked that she felt like Ashlee Simpson on Saturday Night Live), the band was a big hit with the crowd with their sometimes dreamy, often driving pop songs.

Down the street at Deep South the Bar, Invisible Hand wasn't shy to crank the volume and rock out. Fans packed in to the front of the room to watch frontman Adam Smith and guitarist Jon Bray thrash about the cramped stage.

Check out photos from both sets below.

2011 WKNC Double Barrel Benefit night one lineup

Photo by Rob Oliver

With February quickly approaching, it's about time for WKNC's annual Double Barrel Benefit concerts in downtown Raleigh. After being at The Pour House for the past few years, the show is moving up Martin Street to Kings, the event's original venue, on February 4 and 5.

The Friday, February 4 line-up has just been announced and is a doozy featuring The Old Ceremony, Bright Young Things, Luego and Cassis Orange.

Tickets for the two nights will go on sale on Tuesday, January 11 via etix. The line-up for night two will also be announced tomorrow, January 11. We'll keep you posted with additional details as they're available, so stay tuned.