New music video from Mandolin Orange - "Jump Mountain Blues"

Chapel Hill duo Mandolin Orange released their latest album Such Jubilee earlier this year via Yep Roc Records and now they have released a cool new music video for one of the tracks.

The animated video is for the song "Jump Mountain Blues." Check it out below.

The group's only upcoming North Carolina date as of now is at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir on Saturday, November 7. Tickets are on sale now via Etix for $21.50 plus fees.

Mandolin Orange to release new album 'Such Jubilee' in May

Local folk duo Mandolin Orange have just announced that they will release a new album on May 5 via Yep Roc Records titled Such Jubilee. The ten new songs were recorded live at Echo Mountain Recording in Asheville.

The duo has released the opening track from the album, "Old Ties and Companions," which you can check out below along with the full album track list.

The group will celebrate the release with a spring tour and a big hometown show. They will play Memorial Hall in Chapel Hill on Saturday, May 2. Tickets are on sale now HERE.

Mandolin Orange schedule a special two-night stand in Carrboro

After everyone has stuffed their face on Thanksgiving this year, Mandolin Orange will be in Carrboro to help you digest with a two-night stand in Carrboro.

The band will play the Cat's Cradle in Carrboro on Friday, November 28, and Saturday, November 29. The first night will be seated and feature just the principle duo and the second night will be standing and feature a full band. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. today, August 22, via Ticketfly. A two-night pass is $25, a Friday only ticket is $18 and a Saturday only ticket is $12.

The group has had a busy year on the road in support of their 2013 album This Side of Jordan and these shows are going to serve as a homecoming and a way top cap off the year. Check out the duo performing "The Runaround" from This Side of Jordan for the Sawyer Sessions below.

Southern Culture on the Skids, Mandolin Orange, Bombadil & more slated for 2014 Back Porch Music series

With springtime finally here in full force and temperatures rising, it's about time for summer concerts to kick off in the Triangle. Music in the Gardens and the Oak City 7 lineups have already been announced, and now WUNC's free Back Porch Music on the Lawn series has joined the ranks.

The series takes place at Durham's American Tobacco Campus and kicks off this year on May 15 with Southern Culture on the Skids. Mandolin Orange, Balsam Range, The Lee Boys with Love Cannon, Yarn, Bombadil with Loamlands, and Mipso with Victoria Lee round out the series. The series will close on September 4 with a surprise musical guest to celebrate the American Tobacco Campus' tenth anniversary. Check out the full series schedule below.

New music video from Mandolin Orange - "Morphine Girl"

Local folk rising stars Mandolin Orange released their acclaimed Yep Roc debut This Side of Jordan last year and now they've released a new music video from the album for the song "Morphine Girl." Check out the beautifully shot video below.

Mandolin Orange will head west to play Merlefest in Wilkesboro on Sunday, April 27, alongside acts including Jim Lauderdale, Donna the Buffalo, The Kruger Brothers and many more. Tickets are available HERE.

Album Review: Mandolin Orange - This Side of Jordan

Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz’s work together as Mandolin Orange has been a treat for listeners and it only gets better on their latest release, This Side of Jordan.

Their previous release, the double album Haste Make/Hard Hearted Stranger, proved that they can be prolific and that their beautiful bluegrass rarely wears thin. This Side of Jordan elevates the duo above their peers with powerful themes and clever songwriting.

Mandolin Orange tackles subjects that are rare in bluegrass and Americana. “Hey Adam” is a loving pep talk for a gay friend. “Morphine Girl” was written while Marlin was on painkillers and has a delirious sway.

Video: Mandolin Orange performs "House of Stone" for CMT

Triangle rising stars Mandolin Orange have been working hard touring and promoting their new album This Side of Jordan since it was released in August and the band garnered the favor of CMT and they recorded a performance for the site.

The band talked about the song "House of Stone" and performed it for CMT Edge, which you can watch below.

Mandolin Orange will play a big show at the Fletcher Opera House in Raleigh on Friday, January 10. Tickets are on sale now via the Duke Energy Center box office and Ticketmaster for $27 or $29.

Mandolin Orange releasing 'This Side of Jordan' in August

Triangle folk duo Mandolin Orange signed with local label Yep Roc Records earlier this year and are gearing up for the release of a new album titled This Side of Jordan.

The album will be released on August 20 and you can check out the album's opening track, "House of Stone," below along with the full 11-song track list.

The band will celebrate the release of This Side of Jordan with a big show at the Cat's Cradle in Carrboro on Friday, August 23. Ticket information is not available yet but we'll keep you posted.

Mandolin Orange to play MS benefit in Durham

Local folk/Americana rising stars Mandolin Orange will play a big local show this Friday to raise money for the Eastern NC Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Mandolin Orange, Magnolia Collective, The Dogwoods, and Django Haskins (of The Old Ceremony) will play Motorco Music Hall in Durham on Friday, November 30. Advance tickets are available HERE for $10.

Mandolin Orange played Motorco this summer as part of Duke Performances' Music in the Gardens series. Check out some photos from the show HERE.

Tift Merritt, Megafaun & Mandolin Orange to play free show in Carrboro

Three of the Triangle's favorite artists, Tift Merritt, Megafaun, and Mandolin Orange are teaming up for a free show this fall that will certainly be the talk of the town.

The three acts will play Carrboro Town Commons from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, September 21. Tickets are free with a voucher which you'll be able to get at the Cat's Cradle as well as other local businesses starting on Monday, August 6.

[UPDATE: Tickets are available for free starting on Monday, August 6 at CD Alley, Schoolkids Records, Jesse's Coffee & Bar and the Cat's Cradle. They will also be available via Etix.] 

The show is presented by Cat's Cradle and the Town of Carrboro.

Mandolin Orange plays to wall-to-wall crowd at Motorco

All photos by Kevin Norris

Wednesday brought more rain to the Triangle, which led to another Music in the Gardens show being relocated to Motorco Music Hall. Fans flocked to venue to welcome local folk band Mandolin Orange back from a midwestern tour in droves, packing the venue slightly beyond comfort.

The band played the show as a quartet and sounded fantastic as they made their way through a fantastic set of rich folk tunes. The band used the hometown gig to play some new songs for the crowd which they plan on recording soon.

Win tickets to Mandolin Orange at Duke Gardens

Mandolin Orange has been on the road and working their way across the country and back to their North Carolina home. The band will play Duke Gardens as part of Duke Performance's Music in the Gardens series this Wednesday.

For a chance to win a pair of tickets to the show, email trianglemusiccontests at gmail dot com with "Mandolin Orange tickets" in the subject line no later than noon tomorrow, Tuesday, July 10. One entry per person, please. Congratulations, Jeff S.!

Tickets to the show are $12, or $5 for Duke students and employees and free for children 12 and under.

Duke Performances unveils Music in the Gardens lineup

Duke Performances has announced the lineup for what is arguably the best summer concert series around and, as usual, it's end-to-end with stellar local acts.

The Music in the Gardens series kicks off Wednesday, June 6, with The Beast and Big Band and includes The Old Ceremony, Dex Romweber & The New Romans, Bombadil, Mandolin Orange, Midtown Dickens and Megafaun.

Tickets go on sale May 15 and are $12 in advance, $5 for Duke students and employees, and free for children 12 and under.

Bombadil, Mandolin Orange, Midtown Dickens & more to play spring Shakori festival

With spring in full effect, it's almost time for the bi-annual Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival in Chatham County. The 2012 spring event will be on April 19-22 and feature an array of fantastic local and national acts.

Some acts on that caught our eyes include The Beast, Big Fat Gap, Bombadil, Donna the Buffalo, Greg Humphreys & The Hobex Allstars, Holy Ghost Tent Revival, Justin Robinson & the Maryannettes, Mandolin Orange, Midtown Dickens and Shirlette & The Dynamite Brothers. Check out the full lineup below.

Tickets are available HERE for a variety of prices depending on when you plan to attend.

New music video from Mandolin Orange - "Clover Tune"

Triangle duo Mandolin Orange have been earning more regional and national attention since the release of their sophomore album Haste Make / Hard Hearted Stranger last year. The band has now released a music video for the song "Clover Tune," found on the latter half of the double album.

The video is a simple yet effective performance filmed at The Station in Carrboro and Memorial Hall on UNC's campus. Check it out below.

Mandolin Orange will be touring quite a bit this spring and will be opening for Bowerbirds at the Cat's Cradle on Saturday March 17. They'll also play the Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival on Friday, April 20.

Win tickets to Mandolin Orange at Cat's Cradle

Mandolin Orange is putting on a special holiday show at Cat's Cradle this Friday, Dec. 16, with special guests Stickley Brothers and Phil Cook & His Feat.

For a chance to win a pair of tickets to the show, email trianglemusiccontests at gmail dot com with Mandolin Orange Tickets in the subject line no later than 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14. We will notify the winner that afternoon. Congratulations, Christy R!

Tickets to the show are $10 and available through Etix or Cat's Cradle.

Album Review: Mandolin Orange - Haste Make/Hard Hearted Stranger

Haste Make/Hard Hearted Stranger, the second release from Chapel Hill’s Mandolin Orange, is a rare kind of double album.

It isn’t a double album built to fit a concept. Haste Make and Hard Hearted Stranger easily stand on their own. You could listen to one or the other first - heck, even mix them together - and still get a similar listening experience.

New music from Mandolin Orange - "Haste Make"

Ambitious Chapel Hill duo Mandolin Orange will officially release their new double album Haste Make / Hard Hearted Stranger on November 8, but the album is available now at the band's shows.

The album was recorded as two separate albums. Haste Make was recorded by the dynamic duo of Jeff Crawford and James Wallace, who also play on the tracks, at Arbor Ridge Studios in Franklin. The stripped down Hard Hearted Stranger was recorded at Rubber Room Studios in Chapel Hill by one half of the duo, Andrew Marlin.

Hopscotch Music Festival 2011 day parties announced

As you may remember from last year, the Hopscotch Music Festival extends far beyond the three-night festival itself and into the daytime. The speaker series was announced on Wednesday, and now we have the details of the many day parties going on September 8-11 (a day longer than the festival).

There will be tons of bands performing across downtown Raleigh during those days. Check out a alphabetical list of all the bands playing these parties below and view our streamlined PDF of the day parties and other events, which include a basketball tournament and bike race HERE.

Locally Grown music and movies series announces summer schedule

Chapel Hill's Locally Grown Rooftop Music and Movies series will return for another season of free music and movies on June 23. The event is held every Thursday on top of the Wallace parking deck at 150 E. Franklin St., behind Jack Sprat Cafe and other businesses on Franklin Street.

This year's series features three concerts and six movies. Mandolin Orange and Big Fat Gap will kick things off on June 23, Holy Ghost Tent Revival and The Big Picture will perform on July 28, and Future Islands and Motor Skills will wrap up the series on August 18.

Concerts will start at 6 p.m. and movies will begin at sundown, about 8 p.m. Check out the full schedule, including the movies, below.