Rock The Park 2026
Sunday, September 20 3:00-5:30
Rock the Park 2026 was a big success. Thanks to all who made it possible.
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Ricochet Chicken is a Durham based indie, singer-songwriter band of 17-year-olds featuring Abby Sue Tate (vocals/guitar), Elijah Taylor (guitar/vocals), Ramya Mulligan (keys), Nora Shepherd (bass) and Eden Jones (drums). The band was formed in the fall of 2025 and works as a collective in free-wheeling rehearsals, arranging new songs and fine-tuning existing material. Ricochet Chicken has performed at The Pinhook and Queeny’s in downtown Durham. They will also be performing this September at Hopscotch Music Festival and Carrboro Music Festival later this fall. They met and formed at Russell Lacy Music in Trinity Park.
Get ready for an unforgettable performance by Lady Blue, Duke University’s award-winning female-identifying a cappella group! Known for its powerful harmonies, creative arrangements, and energetic stage presence, Lady Blue brings together Duke students who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of vocal music. The group has earned national a cappella recognition, including Contemporary A Cappella Recording Award (CARA) nominations for its recordings This Is What It Sounds Like and Off the Record, and its music has been featured on nationally recognized collegiate a cappella compilations. Lady Blue has released multiple recordings, including the acclaimed EP Dandelion, and its members have performed at major Duke events and venues, including Duke athletic events. With a repertoire ranging from current hits to beloved favorites, Lady Blue promises to bring the Trinity Park community an exciting, high-energy musical experience. See their videos on their official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.
Sunday Night Rice is a Chapel Hill based Americana band. They perform originals and cover bands like The Wood Brothers, Watchhouse, Tyler Childers, and Jack Johnson. They’ve performed at Yonder Bar in Hillsborough and at Friday’s On The Front Porch at the Carolina Inn. They are excited for an amazing afternoon of music at Trinity Park.
Fall 2024
Trinity Park was buzzing with simple joy at the (first annual?) Rock in the Park September 29. A crowd of neighbors relaxed in lawn chairs to the tunes of our very own musicians on a perfect early fall afternoon.
Kids and adults alike enjoyed treats from Alsie’s ice cream truck. A few intrepid neighbors cranked up a smoothie on Bike Durham’s pedal-driven blender.
“It was so much fun for everyone and typified the Trinity Park spirit,” said Scott Doron, organizer for the event and member of the TPNA Board. “On a beautiful fall day, neighbors of all ages, many with children and grandchildren, enjoyed each other and their talented musical neighbors, in our very own Park.”
The music kicked off with Marty Smith, founder of the group Lorenz and the Butterfly, a 23 year resident of Trinity Park, and an environmental economics professor at Duke, playing his own songs on guitar.
Teddy and Friends followed, featuring 4 year old Teddy Loeser and friends (mom, dad, Grandma, Poppa, sister Maggie) leading a sing-a-long of Wagon Wheel and the Beatles.
Finally, rocking into the early evening was The Simple Joy (check out their music here), led by Trinity Park residents Tuck Satterfield and Michael Lowry. Many neighbors had already caught their songs on Spotify and were delighted to hear them in person.
Tuck called out “See you next time” as the Simple Joy finished their set from the gazebo. We certainly hope so.
