Mac McCaughan & Phil Cook play solo for Moving Island

 

All photos by Kevin Norris

On Saturday afternoon, a small crowd gathered at the new Raleigh arts space/community center dubbed Moving Island to hear some great musicians perform to raise money for the organization.

Young Volcanoes hit the stage first, playing a set of laid back pop tunes. The quartet was a little rough around the edges, but is definitely a band to keep an eye out for.

Almost an hour after Young Volcanoes wrapped, Mac McCaughan took the stage for a set that was well worth the wait. He hit the ground running with "Crossed Wires" from Superchunk's latest album Majesty Shredding before playing "February Punk," the b-side of "Digging For Something." Mac noted that he wanted to play the song because of its relation to the Raleigh scene, but didn't elaborate further.

Mac McCaughan, Phil Cook, Lonnie Walker & more playing arts benefit in Raleigh

Not only is there a benefit show in Durham this weekend, there is also a two-night benefit in Raleigh for the new community education facility dubbed Moving Island. The organization is led by four board members, Chris Riddle (Motor Skills/Old Bricks), Adam Crane, Kelly Crisp (The Rosebuds) and Maria Albani (Schooner/Organos).

The benefit concert, cleverly called Buoyancy Benefit since it's to get the organization afloat, will be at Moving Island, which is located at 804 N. West St. in Raleigh. It will happen on Friday, January 28 starting at 7 p.m. & Saturday, January 29 starting at 3 p.m.