All performances are at 7 p.m. The rain location is Club Illusions, on the third floor of the University Center. The schedule follows:

- Brad Sweitzer and the Young Sophisticates, Thursday, June 5. Sweitzer has played live since the age of 14, his onstage persona varying from raucous spectacle to subdued storyteller.

- Dead End Parking, Tuesday, June 10. The group’s songs are eclectic and span several genres, but the foundation of this band is groove.

- Hannah Miller, Thursday, June 12. An acoustic rock/folk musician, Miller has wanted to be a musician since she was 4. After her EP, “Storms of Summer,” was released in spring 2006, Miller’s reputation as an up-and-coming singer/songwriter solidified.

- Barefoot Movement, Tuesday, June 17. This acoustic quartet from Granville County combines bluegrass, folk, rock, Celtic and blues and features three-part harmonies, lively instrumentation and accomplished songwriting.

- Hwy 54, Thursday, June 19. From Chapel Hill, this group was originally conceived as a blues band. Influences come from a wide range of artists, including Robert Johnson, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Neil Young, Bob Dylan and the Duhks.

- Lo-Fi Breakdown, Thursday, June 26. Performing pure bluegrass, Lo-Fi Breakdown is a well-traveled, spirited quintet that thrives on traditional mountain music and features award-winning instrumentation and innovative songwriting and vocals.

- Rebecca Loebe, Tuesday, July 1. This singer-songwriter is known for her energetic live performances and catchy, confessional, original songs. Fans of the Americana/folk tradition will appreciate her breezy storytelling.

- Nick Edelstein, Thursday, July 10. Performing catchy hooks and rhythms, the Atlanta-based musician started banging out tunes on the piano at age 4.

- Hope Massive, Thursday, July 17. A roots and vintage dancehall music group, Hope Massive combines melodies, grooves, harmonies, rhythms and lead lines to create an original sound.

- Catfish Whiskey, Thursday, July 24. Performing soulful music that draws on classic Southern rock, Delta blues and outlaw country, Catfish Whiskey prides itself on a distinct, rootsy sound.

- Austin “Walkin’ Cane” Charanghat, Tuesday, July 29. With his deep, rich blues style, his powerhouse vocals and his skills on guitar, slide guitar and dobro, Walkin’ Cane (pictured above right) is a favorite Cleveland front man.

- Farpoint, Thursday, July 31. Formed in 1997 in South Carolina, Farpoint creates melodic and powerful music that mixes rock, folk, Celtic and classical. The result is a unique blend of sometimes folksy, sometimes symphonic and sometimes hard-rocking music.

For more information, call LMP at the University Center at (828) 227-7206.

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Last modified Monday, May 26, 2008