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Cats Cradle is one of my absolute favorite venues to see literally anyone play. It is perfect for all different types of music. The ambiance is so chill with the light up portraits of some great on the walls to the sick looking stage. It always feels more intimate or more crazy in there because it's not that big. The energy of the crowd buzzing together is always the best part. Just walking in and looking around makes you le heart start to pound with anticipation! This time I saw JoJo Levesque. Since I use a walker the staff from CC worked with JoJos tour staff to get me in before the VIP early entry. (I had paid for VIP, I normally do idk what would happen if I didn't) ** To be more sure of getting front of the line & better spots to pick VIP will ensure that. But you will get help no matter what. The staff at CC are always helpful to those with disabilities. They had a booth to the side in the back where I could've sat but I choose front and center. Of course haha. But that takes some getting used to but it's definitely worth it. Don't be afraid to advocate for a better spot to sit. The stage also seemed to be closer than last time but I'm not positive. Definitely check out this venue! It's come back from Covid with a bang!
Carly AmmonCarly Ammon
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I heard a lot about the Cat's Cradle and maybe had set my expectations too high for the Sierra Hull show. I try to be fair so it's important to know my wife and I are in our early 60s. Due to my work in the mountains/canyons (wildland firefighter, trail builder, wilderness ranger etc.) I have put a hurting on my feet so standing for hours is something that I do not enjoy doing. But, I have been to many, many music venues and shows over the years so I write this with some experience. We arrived early enough we actually were able to grab available seats on a slightly raised platform. You can see in the photo they are not ideal. There was a pole blocking Sierra and the sound where we were at was muddled and not loud enough to really get into the music. I suppose we were lucky to get a seat at all with so few being available. Also the noise at the back of the club coming from the bar area annoyed the you know what out of me. There were many loud conversations and ice scooping noises constantly. When I ordered the tickets only Sierra was listed as performing but a warm up artist was added and played for about 45 minutes. I was there for bluegrass and she played some rather slow sad music and talked about working in a hospice. Not uplifting stuff. Then there was the men's bathroom. It was clean but I'm really not into standing at a trough urinal next to other guys. A few decades ago I probably thought they were cool but give me a divider nowadays. They do have stalls for toilets I could have used. Prices of the drinks were what was expected but if you purchase liquor expect the pours to be on the small side. I do appreciate this venue brings in the likes of Sierra Hull and other big names. My experience was not up to expectations but if I was younger???? I should add parking here is not an issue.
Robert CochranRobert Cochran
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This is such a great concert venue. I am someone who always shows up to wait in line five to six hours ahead of time, and this venue has such a nice outside waiting area. It really makes the whole experience a lot more bearable. Both times that I have been waiting during the summer months, staff have come out with water bottles to give to the poor souls that have been waiting in the heat for hours. It is just so nice. AND this is the only venue that I have ever been to that doesn't have an alcohol surcharge for people who are under 21. It's just so nice because people under 21 shouldn't have to pay for the alcohol that they aren't going to buy. The only thing about this venue that gives me mixed feelings is the barricade in front of the stage and the security guards that stand up there. They REALLY promote crowd surfing, which leads to a lot of injuries and whatnot. However, when you attend events like this, crowd surfing is just something that you have to be prepared for.
Taylor BlankenshipTaylor Blankenship
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I've been to two shows at Cat's Cradle so far and both experiences have been great! The artists themselves put on a great show and the venue is nice. I like that it's a smaller venue, similar in size to the Orange Peel in Asheville. This makes for a more personal show compared to shows at huge amphitheaters. The first show I went to here in 2019 was perfect. Had I rated then I would have given 5 stars. Obviously in the pandemic time things have changed around a little bit. I like that they required masks and the proof of vaccination to enter. The only reason I'm posting 4 stars instead of 5 is that the venue started the show about an hour earlier than was stated on the ticket. I received a ticket the day of the show stating that the show starts at 8. I arrived at around 7:15 to find the opener had already played and the main act was finishing their first song already. This could have been a technical error because I never received an email updating this.
Dustin WallaceDustin Wallace
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Perfect venue with the two different sized rooms for lots of artists to touch the stage
Adam SumnerAdam Sumner
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Awesome venue! Easy parking, cheap drinks, friendly staff and an intimate concert experience. You can’t really ask for much more from a small live music venue.
Lennon CabralLennon Cabral
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Nearby Attractions Of Cat’s Cradle
Carr Mill Mall
Chapel Hill Tire - Carrboro
Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill-Carrboro/Downtown
Jeff Repairs Wireless & computers
O2 Fitness
Rumors Chapel Hill
Carrboro Farmers Market
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Graduate by Hilton Chapel Hill
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Address
300 E Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510
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(919) 967-9053
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catscradle.com
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Cat's Cradle is a music venue and nightclub located in Carrboro, North Carolina, less than a mile from the University of North Carolina campus. It has two floors with a capacity of 750 people.
attractions: Carr Mill Mall, Chapel Hill Tire - Carrboro, Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill-Carrboro/Downtown, Jeff Repairs Wireless & computers, O2 Fitness, Rumors Chapel Hill, Carrboro Farmers Market, Bella Nail Bar, Graduate by Hilton Chapel Hill, Public Storage, restaurants: Al's Burger Shack, Mediterranean Deli, Bakery, and Catering, Mama Dip's Kitchen, Vimala's Curryblossom Cafe, Carolina Brewery, Carrburritos, CholaNad Restaurant & Bar, Italian Pizzeria III, Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken - Carrboro, Open Eye Cafe
