Counterclockwise String Band Live

Counterclockwise String Band plays Tap Yard House on Saturday, October 17, from 6 to 9 PM. They're performing as part of Tappin' the Gourd, Tap Yard's annual pumpkin beer festival, which the venue bills as a pairing of pumpkins and bluegrass.

If you're not familiar with the spot, Tap Yard House is a neighborhood bar and beer garden just outside downtown Raleigh. It's built around a one-acre outdoor space with free yard games, a local food truck, and local art on the walls. There are three bars pouring 16 craft beers on tap, so you can grab a drink and find a spot to listen without having to hover over a single crowded counter. It's family-friendly and all ages during the day, and dog-friendly for well-behaved pups, which makes it an easy place to bring the kids or the dog along for the afternoon.

Since the band is playing as part of Tappin' the Gourd, the whole afternoon leans into the autumn theme. The bluegrass fits right in with the pumpkin beer and the outdoor setting. You can hang out in the garden, play a few rounds of yard games, and let the music run through the background while you work your way through the tap list. It's the kind of afternoon that works whether you're there for the music or just for the beer.

Counterclockwise String Band takes the stage from 6 to 9 PM, and admission is free. The venue is at 1610 Automotive Way, East Raleigh, Raleigh, NC 27604.