Performing Arts

Dare County Arts Council and 99.1 The Sound are pleased to present Outer Banks Sounds, a performance series and compilation album of original, local music. We are looking for local musicians and/or bands with original, unlicensed music, to submit a cd quality recording for consideration to be a part of this distinct opportunity. Select musicians will be asked to play one showcase that will be held every third Thursday from 7-9pm, September through April at Kelly’s Restaurant and Tavern in Nags Head. Each musician selected will have one track included on the inaugural Outer Banks Sounds CD recording, a chance to perform on the live radio show, Acoustic Lunch, industry exposure, radio play, twenty copies of the CD recording and a small honorarium for the showcase. A CD release party and performance will wrap up this 8-month program. This is a great opportunity for established and up-and-coming musicians alike to reach a wider audience and help promote local artists of the Outer Banks!

All proceeds from sales of the Outer Banks Sounds CD will benefit the Community Music School, a DCAC initiative that brings quality, affordable music instruction to local youth. To find out more about the Community Music School, please visit darearts.org/community-outreach.

Musicians who are from or who live on the Outer Banks may submit their recordings via e-mail to outerbankssounds@gmail.com, or submit a CD to the Dare County Arts Council, PO Box 2300, Manteo, NC 27954, or in person at the Gallery - 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave. in downtown Manteo. DCAC asks that musicians indicate the track that they would like to submit for consideration.