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The Long Branch Entertainment Complex which was a staple in Raleigh night-life is going out of business. The Long Branch was a country bar /saloon complete with a mechanical bull and a real dance floor. the “Entertainment Complex” also housed several other rooms including a “hip hop” room. The club was a popular venue for several big name performers and some not so big performers and events like the “Slaw Slam,” a col-slaw wrestling match. Another long standing Raleigh tradition was to head to the Long Branch after a country concert at Walnut Creak Amphitheater which was always a great time.

There is a note posted on there web-site informing the public:

“It’s been the best 26 years of our lives, but now the time has come to say goodbye. Thank you for being the best customers through the years. Sincerely, Fred Wilburn”

The Embers will be out at North Hills Mall this Thurs. May 22th. Come out for some Spring Time shagging in North Raleigh. A couple of my friends have been to concerts at North Hills, they say its a good crowd and a lot like Alive After Five, However if you want to go, get there early because it gets packed.

More Info:

http://www.northhillsraleigh.com/EventsEntertainment.htm

Don’t miss one of the best summer events in the area, the Triangle Beach Music Festival. The Beach Music Festival will be held April 26, 2008 at Bryan Farms in Garner. The event will feature some of the best Beach Music bands out there, including: Chairmen of the Board, Band of Oz, Craig Woolard Band, Jim Quick & Coastline, and Spare Change

Tickets and More info:
http://www.trianglebeach.com/triangle-beach-music-festival Beach,musci, Ralegih, Festival

The 2008 Cabin Fever Throw Down Fundraiser benefiting Hospice of Wake County will be next Sunday February 24 at the Longbranch here in Raleigh.

Hosted by Raleigh Shag Club this will be an afternoon of shagg’in and beach music as we get geared up for the summer of good ol’ 2008 with the Band of Oz, Coastline Band, Johnny Dollar Band, The Fantastic Shakers and more.

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