DIRTWIRE w/ Max Lane at Cat's Cradle
Schedule
Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Location
Cat's Cradle | Carrboro, NC
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—andmoreagain presents—Dirtwire — Universal Language Tour
w/ Max Lane
at Cat's Cradle
Carrboro, NC
doors 7pm // show 8pm
$25 adv // $30 day of show
Tickets on sale now
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DIRTWIRE
Dirtwire stands poised between ancient Mother Earth and modern technology, a blend of ethnomusicology and the psychedelic trance state, gut-bucket delta blues and what the band variously dubs “back-porch space cowboy blues, swamptronica, and electro-twang.” It’s a sound informed by Dirtwire’s travels and performances around the globe, where East meets West and North joins South. From the favelas in Brazil, Femi Kuti’s Shrine in Lagos, Tokyo’s bluegrass clubs, Ayahuasca ceremonies in Central America, Gamelan performances in Bali, desert festivals in the Australian Outback, and the 20th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s modernized new capital Astana, the band spreads its message by building bridges across musical cultures in their own unique way.
Dirtwire plays an array of instruments both ancient and modern, including West African kamale ngonis, jaw harps, space fiddles, whamola basses, Rickenbacher electric 12 string guitars, bowed Banjos and mouth harps from around the globe, all interwoven into modern laptop beat creation. Hailing from the underground west coast electronic bass music scene Dirtwire finds itself at the forefront of experimental electronic music production mixing in their wide array of world instruments with sampled beats and 808’s. Dirtwire’s live shows are a communal psychedelic journey, ranging from down home boot stomping get downs, to bass and blues electronic mashups, to ethereal cinematic beat driven soundscapes. Woven into each is the exploration of where live instruments meet computer production, and where tradition meets experimentation.
・Listen: open.spotify.com/artist/0hc2qwaU2xy7LUd0FRjcHK
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MAX LANE
Max Lane is no stranger to the scene. After years away from his craft, 2023 marked his return in prolific fashion, with two acclaimed singles and a live EP.
Based in Hillsborough, North Carolina, Max brings the essence of his two homes to every note, delivering music that’s both deeply personal and universally resonant. Lane’s journey back to music is deeply personal.
Max's music is steeped in vintage country, with his resonant baritone voice delivering introspective, soul-baring lyrics. Drenched in the rich influences of his Louisiana roots and the folk traditions of his current home in central North Carolina, his music strikes a deeply authentic chord.
Drawing inspiration from the sounds of gospel, soul, and classic country legends like Townes Van Zandt, John Prine and John Moreland, Lane's songs weave raw narratives of sobriety, community, and introspection. Whether belting out powerful reflections on life’s struggles or evoking tears with his poignant tales of connection and loss, Lane’s music defies rigid categorization. While he embraces a folk-leaning approach, he occasionally delivers the rowdy country energy of his southern roots.
・Listen: maxlanecountry.bandcamp.com
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Where is it happening?
Cat's Cradle, 206 E Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510-2310, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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