Phil Cook, Mipso, Dom Flemons & more playing Music in the Gardens 2015

Duke Performances has announced the lineup of its annual Music in the Gardens series at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens at Duke University and this year's lineup features a very hefty dose of blues and folk.

Things will kick off with Mipso on June 3. The Music Maker Revue holds three spots on the schedule, June 10, July 15 and July 29 featuring Cool John Ferguson, Boo Hanks, Pat "Mother Blues" Cohen and others. The Dom Flemons Trio will play June 17.

Win tickets to The Old Ceremony at Duke Gardens

The Old Ceremony is the next band to hit the Duke Gardens stage as part of the Music in the Gardens series next Wednesday, June 13.

For a chance to win a pair of tickets to the show, email trianglemusiccontests at gmail dot com with "Old Ceremony tickets" in the subject line no later than noon on Monday, June 11. We will select and notify a winner that afternoon. One entry per person, please.

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

Win tickets to The Beast & Big Band at Duke Gardens

Duke Performances' Music in the Gardens series will kick off next Wednesday, June 6, with a performance by hip-hop-jazz fusion band The Beast and Big Band.

For a chance to win a pair of tickets to the show, email trianglemusiccontests at gmail dot com with "Beast tickets" in the subject line no later than noon on Monday, June 4. We will select and notify a winner that afternoon. One entry per person, please.

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.

Win tickets to Lost in the Trees at Duke Gardens

Lost in the Trees will close out the outdoor portion of this year's Music in the Gardens series next Wednesday with what is sure to be a set of lush, orchestral pop songs.

To win a pair of tickets to the show, email us at trianglemusicblog at gmail dot com with "Lost in the Trees tickets" in the subject line no later than noon on Monday, July 11. We will notify the winner that afternoon.

The band will take the stage at 7 p.m. Tickets to the show are $10 or $5 for Duke students and employees and, as always, children 12 and under are free.

Win tickets to Holy Ghost Tent Revival at Duke Gardens

Holy Ghost Tent Revival will make the short trip from their hometown of Greensboro next Wednesday to play Duke Performance's Music In The Gardens series.

To win a pair of tickets to the show, email us at trianglemusicblog at gmail dot com with "Holy Ghost tickets" in the subject line no later than 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 5. We will notify the winner that afternoon. Congratulations, Matt B!

The band will take the stage at 7 p.m. Tickets to the show are $10 or $5 for Duke students and employees and, as always, children 12 and under are free.

Update: The show has been moved to Motorco Music Hall, located at 723 Rigsbee Ave. in Durham, due to the threat of storms.

Win tickets to Shirlette & The Dynamite Brothers at Duke Gardens

Shirlette and the Dynamite Brothers will celebrate the release of their new album And Lovers Like with a show at Duke Gardens next Wednesday, June 29. A collaboration between Durham poet Shirlette Ammons and Chapel Hill band The Dynamite Brothers, the show will also feature special guests Justin Robinson, Adrian Duke, Shana Tucker, Pierce Freelon, Jocelyn Ellis, Juan Huevos and Yahzarah.

To win a pair of tickets to the show, email us at trianglemusicblog at gmail dot com with "Shirlette tickets" in the subject line no later than noon on Monday, June 27. We will notify the winner that afternoon.

The band will take the stage at 7 p.m. Tickets to the show are $10 or $5 for Duke students and employees and, as always, children 12 and under are free.

Win tickets to Hammer No More the Fingers at Duke Gardens

Durham's own Hammer No More the Fingers will play Duke Performances' Music In The Gardens next Wednesday, June 22.

To win a pair of tickets to the show, email us at trianglemusicblog at gmail dot com with "HNMTF tickets" in the subject line no later than noon on Monday, June 20. We will notify the winner that afternoon.

The band will take the stage at 7 p.m. Tickets to the show are $10 or $5 for Duke students and employees and, as always, children 12 and under are free.

Win tickets to the Parkington Sisters at Duke Gardens

The Parkington Sisters will bring their blend of harmonic folk to Duke Gardens on Wednesday, straight from this weekend's Bonnaroo festival.

To win a pair of tickets to the show, email us at trianglemusicblog at gmail dot com with "Parkington Sisters tickets" in the subject line no later than noon on Tuesday, June 14. We will notify the winner that afternoon.

Tickets to the show are $10 or $5 for Duke students and employees and, as always, children 12 and under are free. Click here for the series' full lineup.

Win tickets to Fight the Big Bull at Duke Gardens

Summer is upon us, and that means it's time for Duke Performances' Music in the Gardens series. Richmond-based jazz ensemble Fight the Big Bull will make a stop at the gardens on Wednesday, June 8, and we're giving away a pair of tickets to the show.

To win a pair of tickets to the show, email us at trianglemusicblog at gmail dot com with "Fight the Big Bull tickets" in the subject line no later than noon on Monday, June 6. We will notify the winner that afternoon. Congratulations, Bryan!

Tickets to the show are $10 or $5 for Duke students and employees and, as always, children 12 and under are free. Click here for the series' full lineup.

Win tickets to Billy Sugarfix's Carousel at Duke Gardens

Summer is far from over but we have reached the last outdoor show in Duke's Music in the Gardens series. Next week's final installment will bring Billy Sugarfix's Carousel to the gardens.

To win a pair of tickets to the show, email us at trianglemusicblog at gmail dot com with "Billy Sugarfix tickets" in the subject line no later than noon on Monday, July 26. We will notify the winner that afternoon.

Tickets to the show are $10 or $5 for Duke students and employees and, as always, children 12 and under are free.

Win tickets to Kooley High at Duke Gardens

Raleigh's own Kooley High will hit Duke Gardens on Wednesday, July 7, as part of the Music in the Gardens series.

Win a pair of tickets to the show by emailing us at trianglemusicblog at gmail dot com by noon on Monday with "Kooley High tickets" in the subject line. We'll pick a name at random and notify the winner Monday afternoon.

Tickets to the show are $10 or $5 for Duke students and employees and, as always, children 12 and under are free.

Win tickets to Samatha Crain at Duke Gardens

Alt. country, folk or indie pop — whatever you call it, Samantha Crain's bringing it to Duke Gardens next Tuesday, June 29, for the next concert in the Music in the Gardens series.

To win a pair of tickets to the show, email us at trianglemusicblog at gmail dot com by noon on Monday with "Samantha Crain tickets" in the subject line. Profess your undying love for Ms. Crain or don't say anything at all — we'll notify a randomly-drawn winner that afternoon.

Tickets to the show (and please note this week's show is on Tuesday, not Wednesday), are $10 or $5 for Duke students and employees and, as always, children 12 and under are free.

Win tickets to Kate McGarry & Keith Ganz at Duke Gardens

Next week's Music in the Gardens concert is a special treat. Kate McGarry, a 2009 Grammy nominee for best jazz vocal album, and Durhamite Keith Ganz will fill the gardens with their folk-infused jazz on Wednesday, June 16, at 7 p.m.

To win a pair of tickets to the show, email us at triangle_music [at] hotmail [dot] com by noon on Monday, June 14, with "McGarry/Ganz tickets" in the subject line.

We'll randomly select one reader to win. If you don't win, tickets can be purchased here for $10 or $5 for Duke employees and students. Children 12 and under are free.

Win tickets to Lonnie Walker and Mount Moriah at Duke Gardens

Next week's Music in the Gardens show is a special double bill featuring Lonnie Walker and Mount Moriah.

To win a pair of tickets to the show on Wednesday, June 9, email us at triangle_music [at] hotmail [dot] com by 4pm on Monday, June 7, with "Duke Gardens tickets" in the subject line. We'll randomly select one reader to win. If you don't win, tickets can be purchased here for $10 or $5 for Duke employees and students. Children 12 and under are free.

Take note! Because of next week's double bill, the show will start a half hour earlier than usual at 6:30 p.m.

Click through for a complete list of Music in the Gardens dates and ticket prices.

Win tickets to Annuals at Duke Gardens

It's nearly time again for Duke Performances' Music in the Gardens concert series and we're excited to offer one pair of tickets to a reader for most shows in the series.

To win a pair of tickets to the kickoff show with Annuals on Wednesday, May 26, email us at triangle_music [at] hotmail [dot] com by noon on Monday, May 24, with "Annuals tickets" in the subject line. We'll randomly select one reader to win. How could it be any easier than that?

Of course, if you don't want to leave it up to fate, tickets can be purchased to each other shows here. Click through for a complete list of Music in the Gardens shows and ticket prices.