The Popcorn Blue Band

Playing in Chapel Hill, Durham, Carrboro and Further. Original renditions of familiar tunes in a savory blend of swing, jazz and rock.

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We are available for private parties, public events, and other occasions!

News & Updates

Popcorn Blue Band is excited to play in 2025! Catch us on these upcoming dates, and check back for more:

Saturday, March 22: 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Booked for private event
Wednesday, April 16: 6-8:00 p.m. at La Vita Dolce for Wine Down Wednesday
Saturday, April 26: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Booked for private event
Sunday, April 27: 3-5:00 p.m. at Chatham Arts Guild
Friday, May 16: 6-8:00 p.m. at Old Mill Farm
Wednesday, June 11: 6-8:00 p.m. at La Vita Dolce for Wine Down Wednesday
Thursday, June 12: 7-9:00 p.m: Booked for private event
Wednesday, August 6: 6-8:00 p.m. at MOSAIC Small Stage
Wednesday, August 27: 6-8:00 p.m. at La Vita Dolce for Wine Down Wednesday
Friday, October 17: 6-8:00 p.m. at Old Mill Farm
Wednesday, October 22: 6-8:00 p.m. at La Vita Dolce for Wine Down Wednesday

Check back periodically for more shows and times!

Book Popcorn Blue!

Want to book the Popcorn Blue Band for your restaurant, private gig, wedding, party or another event? We'd love to play! Contact our band manager, Linda Chegash, at lindachegash@gmail.com or 919-357-7567.

Who We Are

Linda Chegash - Vocals, Guitar, Manager

Dan Chegash - Drums

Philip Sloane - Keys, Vocals

Marc Alperin - Bass

Tom Wills - Trumpet, Vocals

Kathleen Millikan - Vocals

Katie Kim - Vocals, Guitar, Uke

Richard Kim - Guitar

Bio

Popcorn Blue Band was started in 2004 by

Linda and Dan Chegash, band manager and drummer for the band, respectively. Since

then, the band has grown to an eight-member group performing covers and originals in and around Chapel Hill, North Carolina. We play throughout the year at gigs, private events, birthday parties, open mics, and much more.