PLAYlist: DaShawn Hickman w/ Charlie Hunter ft. Wendy Hickman

Sacred Steel’s roots and resurgence take center stage on August 5th, with DaShawn Hickman’s expert playing. The founder of the band, The Allen Boys, will be playing Sacred Steel, weaving song and memory and beautiful music with renowned guitarist Charlie Hunter and featuring stunning vocals by Wendy Hickman.

Durham Central Park presents PLAYlist Concert Series in partnership with WNCU FM. The series is held in the park the first Friday of the month, from May to October. Concerts take place rain or shine.

All DCP Events are completely free to attend, but if you'd like to support Durham Central Park's mission of providing space for community, click here to make a donation today.

Each evening starts with DJ Travis Gales spinning his Friday Night Mix live at the park at 7 p.m. Then the band takes the stage at 8 p.m. sharp. All the music is simulcast live through WNCU.

There are restrooms at Durham Central Park and the venue is ADA accessible. Parking is free in the lots caddy-cornered and above the park (entrances are on Foster St. and Morris St).

Local food trucks will be on site, as well as craft beer and other vendors.

There’s lawn seating, so please bring a blanket or lawn chair. Leashed pets are welcome.

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