At least in the eyes of the Chapel Hill News reporter chronicling the 40-year history of The Cave:

Over the bar’s four decades, thousands of bands have passed through The Cave. Some of the most notable include Tift Merritt, Squirrel Nut Zippers, R.E.M., Two Dollar Pistols, Southern Culture on the Skids, Red Clay Ramblers, Arcade Fire, Flat Duo Jets, The Avett Brothers and the Mississippi All Stars, just to name a few.

Yes, TM gets top billing — as she should.