THE OLD CEREMONY
The Old Ceremony plays lush, literate folk rock. Now in their twentieth year of touring the US, Canada, and Europe and seven albums under their belt, the Chapel Hill, NC band occupies its own darkly lit corner of the musical world. It is a corner filled with ominous rumblings and world-weary but hopeful characters.
They have toured with the Jayhwaks, CAKE, Giant Sand, Squirrel Nut Zippers, and many more. REM’s Mike Mills sang and played bass on their last record, Sprinter (produced by Mitch Easter). They have amassed piles of rave reviews from publications across the US, Canada, and the UK. TOC's newest album, Earthbound, is slated for release October 17, 2024 on Robust Records.
TOC is led by songwriter Django Haskins, and includes vibes/organist Mark Simonsen, bassist Shane Hartman, violinist Gabriel Pelli, and drummer Nate Stalfa.
photo by Mike Benson
Photos by Nikolay Dokholyan
DISCOGRAPHY
shows
Saturday, Nov 16 2024
20 YEARS OF THE OLD CEREMONY!
Show & Record Release
Cat’s Cradle Main Room
Carrboro, NC
Saturday, Oct 19 2024
Berlin Under A
New York, NY
w/ Franklin Bruno
Friday, Oct 18 2024
DEEJ House Concert Series
Washington, DC
Friday, Sept 27 2024
Robust Records Showcase
IBMA Festival
Raleigh, NC
Saturday, Aug 31, 2024
Sonark Harvest Festival
Hillsborough, NC
Saturday, Jun 29, 2024
40 Acres Presents at Ramble Rill Farm
Come early and picnic before the show!
Hillsborough, NC
Thursday, Jun 6, 2024
Tiki Bar Series
Carolina Beach, NC
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Saturday, July 22, 2023
Sonark Live from the Barn Performance Series
Hillsborough, NC
Tix incl. catered dinner and full bar!
https://www.sonarkmedia.com/event-details/the-old-ceremony-live-from-the-barn
Friday, April 21 2023
Cat’s Cradle Back Room
Carrboro, NC
w/ Dissimilar South
Saturday, Jan 28th 2023
Transfer Co. Ballroom
Raleigh, NC
w/ Reese McHenry
Friday, May 27th 2022
Bynum Front Porch Series
Bynum General Store
Pittsboro, NC
Saturday, Oct 22 2022
YEP ROC 25 Concert Extravaganza
Cat’s Cradle
Carrboro, NC
News & Updates
The first THREE singleS from the new album ARE out now! Check out "Too Big to Fail,” “LONELY MAYOR,” AND “NORTH AMERICAN GRAIN” wherever you stream!
Django appeared on legendary bassist Mike Watt’s podcast to talk about the new TOC Record. Check it out here!
THANK YOU, FRIENDS!
Well, you went and did it: we exceeded our crowdfunding goal, and this baby is coming out in style, on vinyl, in the fall. Can’t wait to share it with you. Stay tuned!
BIG NEWS: TOC HAS A NEW RECORD IN THE WORKS!
You can be a part of it, and even get your name in the liner notes by contributing to our IndieGoGo campaign. Check it out here!
The Old Ceremony will be opening for The Jayhawks at World Cafe in Philly Sept 21, the Bowery Ballroom in NYC Sept 22, and Tarrytown Music Hall Sept 23. The NYC show is SOLD OUT! More show announcements to come.
Sampler
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A selection from TOC’s six studio albums.
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