A researcher said that listening to music before a task can have psychological and physiological effects on performance.

On May 10, the fifth annual Open Stages music festival will turn the stoops and sidewalks of Park Slope into makeshift stages for the day.

The free two-day October festival builds on Raleigh's success as a destination for bluegrass, folk, gospel and Americana music.

Raleigh Wide Open's debut festival, held downtown October 3-4, will feature 35 free shows across six stages.

Amityville Music Hall, Cinema Arts Centre, Swing the Teapot and more venues are letting local musicians take the stage.