PineCone and Loudon Wainwright III

Jan 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM · Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh, NC Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh, NC

Jan 17

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PineCone

1 concert

PineCone, the Piedmont Council of Traditional Music, originated in Raleigh, NC, in 1984. Founded by Wayne and Margaret Martin, Ron Raxter, and Beverly Young, it preserves, presents, and promotes traditional folk music and dance, including bluegrass and old-time. Known for its concert series, jams, workshops, youth programs, and the Raleigh Wide Open festival, PineCone celebrates roots music.

Loudon Wainwright III

2 concerts

Born in Chapel Hill, N.C., in 1946, Loudon Wainwright III gained fame with the 1972 hit "Dead Skunk." A prolific singer-songwriter, his songs have been covered by Bonnie Raitt, Johnny Cash, and others. He won a Grammy for 2009's "High Wide & Handsome." An actor, he appeared in films by Scorsese and Burton, TV's M.A.S.H., and Broadway's Pump Boys and Dinettes. He's collaborated with John Doe and Aimee Mann.