Billy Jones (left) and Mason Bissett and the Pocket will play three nights this weekend.

By KARYN JESTER
DavidsonNews.net

It’s a big weekend for local music in and around Davidson. A parade of local bands plays Saturday night at the 3rd annual Barnstock music festival in Huntersville, for fans 15 and up. (It’s a fund-raiser for Davidson Volunteer Fire Department.) Local favorites Billy Jones & The Pocket – the house band at Summit Coffee in Davidson – have three nights on stage – Thursday at Summit, Friday at Old Folks Barnstock in Huntersville, and Sunday at a downtown Davidson Concert on the Green. Meanwhile, Old Folks Barnstock Friday is an over-21 version of Barnstock, also featuring the Rusty Knox Band and Wayward Suns. At midday Saturday, Cornelius Presbyterian Church’s Bluegrass and BBQ series kicks off with a performance by Homeward Bound.  And Saturday night,  it’s Country Night in the Park at Bailey Road Park with former American Idol contestant Chris Lane and his Chris Lane Band.  Our calendar at week’s end also includes a couple of  meetings: the Cornelius Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture Commission meets Thursday and there’s a Davidson Merchants Meeting on Friday.

These events and more below, or in our day-by-day calendar at right. Also, at right on this page, see our movie show times listings for Our Town Cinemas where “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” opens on Friday, joining “Captain America:The First Avenger,” “Crazy, Stupid, Love,” “Cowboys & Aliens” and “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2.”

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4

Stroke Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m., South Iredell Senior Center, 202 N. Church St., Mooresville – Lake Norman Regional Medical Center hosts this free program open to everyone and provides education and support to stroke victims and their families. Registration is not required. Call Mitzie McCurdy, Community Outreach Director, for more information at 704-660-4859.

Kiwanis Club of Lake Norman, 7:30-9 a.m., LKN Chamber of Commerce, 19900 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius – A presentation of the El Sistema program for children with the fewest resources and greatest need that uses classical, orchestral music to transform lives. RSVP to Robin Noud by phone at 704-351-5644 or rnoud@mi-connection.net.

Patio-palooza, 6:30 p.m., Hickory Tavern, 9526 Birkdale Crossing Dr., Huntersville – Live acoustic music every Thursday in the Beer Garden and patio. No Cover. Info: 704-897-8490.

PARC Commission, 5:30 p.m., Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – The Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture Commission regular meeting. www.cornelius.org/parks

Live music at The Wine Cellar, 7 p.m., The Wine Cellar, 19712 One Norman Boulevard (next to Starbucks) – Weekly wine tasting and live music, with Aris, Flamenco guitar. No cover.

Live music at Summit Coffee 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Billy Jones and the pocket with special guests (six piece band). Info: 704-895-9090. See http://billyjonesandthepocket.com/

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5

Davidson Merchants Meeting, 9 a.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St., Davidson – Quarterly Davidson Merchants Meeting, led by downtown director Kim Fleming. Agenda is expected to include discussion of the town’s advertising grant program for 2011-12.

Preschool Storytime, 10:15 a.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St., Davidson – Preschoolers engage with books and activities that encourage language and pre-reading skills. Hear stories, sing songs, and develop the skills needed to become a successful reader. Info: 704-416-4000.

Toddler Storytime, 11 a.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St., Davidson – Toddlers build language skills, participate in music and movement activities, and discover the fun of books. Explore letters, sounds, and new words through stories and activities. Info: 704-416-4000.

Tarradiddle Players, 1:30 p.m., Cornelius public library, 21105 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Brother Rabbit may be the quickest, cleverest rabbit ever, but can he escape Slippy Fox? Find out the answer and discover how stories connect us to each other in this multicultural production inspired by the people who have made the Carolina region their home. Info: 704-416-3800.

Tarradiddle Players, 3 p.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St., Davidson – Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s Global Theatre Series Brother Rabbit may be the quickest, cleverest rabbit ever, but can he escape Slippy Fox? Find out the answer and discover how stories connect us to each other in this multicultural production inspired by the people who have made the Carolina region their home. Info: 704-416-4000.

Kings of Leon Concert & Party Bus, 4 p.m., The Saloon at the NC Music Factory, 900 Seaboard St., Charlotte – $20 ticket includes transportation to/from the concert, ice cold beers and cocktails on the ride up, and drink specials pre and post at The Saloon. Bus will leave at 5:30 p.m. Does not include concert ticket. Purchase tickets at www.elevatelifestyle.com.

Old Folks Barnstock, 6-11:59 p.m., Brown’s Barn, 15311 Black Farms Rd., Huntersville – Barnstock for an over 21 audience. Includes great music from Ode to 31, Wayward Suns, Rusty Knox Band, and Billy Jones and the Pocket. BYOB. $20 per person. Gates open at 5 p.m.

Live music at the Warehouse, 8 p.m., Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – Live music: The female duo Wire in the Wood that blends elements of jazz, blues, & folk. Tickets are $5 at the door or can be reserved by sending an email to tickets@warehousepac.com.

Live music at Summit Coffee 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Mike Alicke and friends. Info: 704-895-9090.

Live music at The Wine Cellar, 9 p.m., The Wine Cellar, 19712 One Norman Boulevard (next to Starbucks) – Live music with Steve Pelland Acoustic. No cover. Also, cheesecake specials after 9 p.m.

Live music at Unleashed, 9 p.m., Unleashed Nightclub, 20924 Torrence Chapel Rd., Cornelius – Live music: Blue Monday. Info: 704-655-2621.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6

Davidson Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m. to noon, downtown Davidson next to Town Hall – Local farmers and vendors selling meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and other items every Saturday through November. For more information: www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be a sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.

Pet Adoption Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Metrolina Tradeshow Expo, 7100 Statesville Rd., Charlotte – Please come and support your local animal shelters and rescues so we can find forever homes for all. There will be a raffle and $1 off admission if you donate dog or cat food or pet supplies.

Bluegrass Festival & BBQ, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Cornelius Presbyterian Church, 21209 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – CPC hosts great food and bluegrass bands on Saturdays in August. Free Admission. BBQ plates are $8 for adults and $5 for children. The band Homeward Bound plays August 6. Call 704-892-5577 for tickets. Read  more about the series in our July 21 season preview.

The Great Carolina Road Rally, 2 p.m., Dixie’s Tavern, 301 E 7th St., Charlotte – A fun fundraising scavenger hunt around the Charlotte area. Registration fee per car is $100. Followed by an after party at 7 p.m. Details: greatcarolinaroadrally.com

Barnstock, 6 p.m.-midnight, 15305 Black Farms Rd., Huntersville – A high school oriented, no booze, music festival for individuals 15 and older that serves as a community service project that supports the Davidson Fire Department. $5 for students and $20 for adults. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Details on Facebook or MyBarnstock.com

Country Night in the Park, 7 p.m., Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Rd., Cornelius – A free family concert with children’s activities, best western hat contest and concessions by Bruster’s Ice Cream. Features the music of former American Idol contestant Chris Lane and the Chris Lane Band. www.cornelius.org/parks

Live music at Summit Coffee 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: TBA. Info: 704-895-9090.

Live music at Miciah’s, 9 p.m., Miciah’s Speak Easy, 229 Medical Park Rd., Mooresville – Live music: Southern Style Band. Info: 704-799-0095.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7

Pet Adoption Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Metrolina Tradeshow Expo, 7100 Statesville Rd., Charlotte – Please come and support your local animal shelters and rescues so we can find forever homes for all. There will be a raffle and $1 off admission if you donate dog or cat food or pet supplies.

Concert on the Green, 6-8 p.m., Davidson Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road in front of Davidson library – Featuring music by Billy Jones & The Pocket, a Davidson-based band that plays rhythm & blues/folk. Free. See http://billyjonesandthepocket.com/

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