TRKfest 2012 lineup announced, Des Ark, Hammer & more

It wouldn't be summer in the Triangle without Trekky Records' big annual party, TRKfest. Weather permitting, this year's festival will return to Piedmont Biofuels in Pittsboro on Saturday, July 21 (last year's event was moved to the Haw River Ballroom due to rain).

This year's lineup features a few performances you won't find anywhere else. First is Lost Skulls, a Misfits cover band featuring Ari Picker of Lost in the Trees, Stu McLamb of The Love Language, Nathan Toben of The Toddlers and TJ Maiani of Gross Ghost. They're supposed to be performing in Danzig style, so that will be something to see.

Photos: TRKfest 2011 - Brice Randall Bickford, Lonnie Walker, Embarrassing Fruits & more

All photos by Kevin Norris

Summer storms may have forced Trekky Records' annual TRKfest from its usual venue, Piedmont Biofuels in Pittsboro, to the Haw River Ballroom in Saxapahaw, but the new location gave a beautiful backdrop for the event and introduced many to a spectacular venue.

Check out some photos below of sets from Brice Randall Bickford, Lonnie Walker and Butterflies as well as an outdoor, punk rock jam led by Ari Picker of Lost in the Trees, which also featured his former The Never bandmate Noah Smith.

TRKfest announces 2011 lineup, Bowerbirds, Mount Moriah & more

The annual music festival TRKfest, put on by local label Trekky Records, is set to return for it's fourth year on Saturday, August 13. It will be down at Piedmont Biofuels it Pittsboro and as always, feature a slew of local bands.

The initial lineup features Bowerbirds, Mount Moriah, Midtown Dickens, Hammer No More the Fingers, Embarrassing Fruits, Ryan Gustafson, Yardwork, Brice Randall Bickford, Butterflies and Vibrant Green. More bands are still to be announced, and we'll keep you posted as they're added.

A few more bands added to TRKfest line-up

With TRKfest in Pittboro just a little more than a month away, three new bands have been added to the line-up. Trekky superstars Lost in the Trees have are now one of new headlining acts. Charlotte band Yardwork and Durham guitarist Ezekial Graves are the other additions.

For those who missed it the first time, TRKfest is on Saturday, June 26 at Piedmonth Biofuels in Pittsboro. There are no advance tickets but a suggested donation of $10 is suggested, but not mandatory, when you arrive.

Check out the updated line-up below.

TRKfest 2010 announced with Megafaun, Hammer No More the Fingers and more

With summer on it's way, it's about time for the annual TRKfest, put on by the folks at Trekky Records. This is the event's third year and it is at the usual location, Piedmont Biofuels in Pittsboro. It will take place on Saturday, June 26 and if it happens to rain on that date, the event will be on Sunday, June 27.

This year's line-up includes Megafaun, Hammer No More the Fingers, Mount Moriah and more. Check out the current line-up below, though there will be more performers added later.

Trekky announces the TRKfest set times

Trekky Records big TRKfest show is going down this Saturday, June 13 in Pittsboro at Piedmont Biofuels. We brought you the initial line-up last month, but now the set times have been announced.

The Never will kick off the day at 2pm at the last band, Megafaun will go on at 11pm. Check out the entire schedule below and enjoy the show. Check out our previous post for more information on the event.

TRKfest schedule:
2:00 - The Never
3:15 - The Strugglers
4:00 - Vibrant Green
4:30 - Mount Moriah/Liza Kate
5:30 - Butterflies
6:15 - Midtown Dickens
7:00 - Embarrassing Fruits
7:45 - Des Ark
8:30 - Pants-off Dance-off
9:00 - Hammer No More the Fingers
9:45 - Ivan Howard
10:15 - Lost in the Trees
11:00 - Megafaun

Trekky gearing up for second annual TRKfest in June

Local record label and music collective Trekky Records is gearing up for their second annual TRKfest. The big show will happen on June 13 at Piedmont Biofuels in Pittsboro, NC. This year's festival will feature Trekky favorites such like Lost in the Trees, The Never and Embarassing Fruits as well as Trekky friends Ivan Howard (of The Rosebuds), Megafaun, Hammer No More the Fingers and others. Check out the full list of bands performing below as well as a list of other fun activities that will be going on.

There are no tickets for the event. There will be a suggested donation of $10. Piedmont Biofuels is at 220 Lorax Lane in Pittsboro.

TRKfest 2 performers:
Megafaun
Lost in the Trees
Ivan Howard (of The Rosebuds)
Embarrassing Fruits
Hammer No More the Fingers
The Never
Des Ark
Midtown Dickens
Butterflies
The Strugglers
Mount Moriah + Liza Kate
Vibrant Green
DJ_TRK

Other fun activities:
Volleyball
Local Art and Crafts for sale
Local food and drinks for sale
Pants-off Dance-off
Human Rubberband
Coffee Sack Race
Cool Kids Yoga Session
Group Bottlecap Mosaic Mural
Information and Literature from local organizations
Tour of Piedmont Biofuels
Free Massages
Free Haircuts
Shadow Puppets
Bliss Tent
Cake Walk