Sleepy Fest has become an integral piece to the puzzle for Sleepy Cat Records. We’re tremendously grateful for the North Carolina community that has supported us over the years, from our first two festivals in Hillsborough, to the last two in Saxapahaw. This year, celebrating Sleepy Fest’s 5th anniversary, we’re teaming up with The Pinhook and Rubies to present Cattyrompus, a special Sleepy Fest Halloween party in downtown Durham, NC.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The festival will play out in 2 parts, afternoon/evening and late night. We’ll kick things off at 2pm with bands playing at both venues. At around 9pm, Pinhook trades bands for DJs, drag performers, and visual artists for a revelrous Halloween fete. Rubies is hosting their own dance party starting at 9p, ticketed separately. You can follow Rubies for more info.
“The Prowl” // 2-9p // Rubies + Pinhook
“Hell Cat Dance Party” // 9p-2a // Pinhook
Visual installations and other non-music elements will carry on the spirit of Sleepy Fests prior, including a live-scored puppet show, an all ages costume contest, a Hell-Cat-themed mask making station, DIY tee printing, and other one-of-a-kind collaborations.
Durham’s favorite drag queens Naomi Dix and Stormie Daie team up to host Hell Cat Dance Party. Strut the Yard will be running a Silent Disco Soul Train to dance your way down Main St and about town!
LINEUP
This year’s festival will feature a blend of performances from our Sleepy Cat Artists as well as non-label artists and friends. The lineup includes folk, dance, americana, immersive electronic, drag, a puppet show, twangy punk rock, and more:
BANDS
Twain // Chessa Rich // Lou Hazel // MEGABITCH // Woke County Speedway // DUNUMS // T. Gold // Delver // XOXOK // Amelia Riggs // Shane Leonard
DJs
DJ Fruitti Pebbles // DJ Tuttle Recall // DJ Lomain // DJ Vera
SPECIAL: Drag, Puppet, Dance, Visuals
Club Era: Stormie Daie + Naomi Dix // Stella Rosalie Rosen // Brooks Emanuel // Heron Toe
»>SCHEDULE«<
Latest schedule available on our website
TICKETS
Day Pass “The Prowl” 2p-9p
GA // $30 // Rubies + Pinhook
Kids 10 and under // FREE // Rubies + Pinhook
Night Pass “Hell Cat Dance Party” 9p-2a
GA // $15 // 18+ // Pinhook
($10 when bundled with Day Pass. Limited Night Pass pre-sales available. Walkups available day of)
