Janus, Rabbit Fighter, and Creatures of the Sun
Nikki & The Barn Boys + Owen and The Smokes w/ The Wallabies
Nikki and the Barn Boys are a Massachusetts based indie rock band born amidst the 2020 pandemic made up of two sets of brothers and powerhouse vocalist, Nikki Childs. They create a raw and emotional sound that leaves the audience wanting more. With influences ranging from classic rock legends to modern alternative innovators they produce a refreshingly new sound. Their music captures the essence of late night adventures, heartbreaks, and the unfiltered intensity of living for your dreams. An indie / alternative rock group based out of Winston Salem, NC. Owen & The Smokes blends a heartfelt, meaningful sound, into a catchy delivery. A unique and memorable experience.
Matt Pless w/ Demeanor & Feral Vagabond
“[Matt Pless] one of the most underrated artists of our time and one hell of a prolific songwriter.” REBEL NOISE “Insanely brilliant lyrics, blended with poppy, catchy acoustic guitar, with the grit and aggression of punk.” PUNKNEWS.ORG “So, if you haven’t familiarized yourself with Matt Pless yet, you can thank me latter … I say look no further. Matt has been described as today’s Bob Dylan, but [his] lyrics [are] a step beyond.” RADIORADIOX “There’s something a bit special about Matt Pless when it comes to lyrics. They are playful and witty but also searching. It’s definitely got folk running through it, but there are lots of classic power-pop and rock and roll elements, too.” Michael Beck, PHONOTONAL.COM —
William Hinson and Bedroom Division
William Hinson is an indie pop singer-songwriter from Winston-Salem, North Carolina- currently based in Nashville, TN. Citing The Beatles, John Mayer, Hall and Oates, and The 1975 as his biggest influences, William fuses catchy, relatable lyrics with feel-good compositions to create a sound that has landed him performance slots on radio, festivals, college campuses, and beloved venues such as Georgia Theatre, Mercury Lounge, and Cat’s Cradle. William Hinson has built an impressive catalog, generating over 8M streams on Spotify alone. Bedroom Division is an indie/alt-pop project from Winston-Salem NC. Combining polished pop production with 80s inspired synths, punchy drums, and mellow vocals, Bedroom Division takes inspiration from acts such Djo, Mac DeMarco, and The 1975, delivering a dynamic, unique and nostalgic live experience. After releasing their debut album, along with opening for national touring acts Jonah Marais and The Backfires, Bedroom Division is set to make a splash in the indie scene.
NC Unplugged featuring Moving Boxes, Panes, and Ali Forrest
An Evening with Mark Kano and Mike Garrigan
A seated intimate listening room experience with Mark Kano and Mike Garrigan playing songs from Athenaeum, Collapsis, along with with songs from their solo efforts.
J Roddy Walston and the Automatic Band w/ Andrew Scotchie
J. Roddy Walston is a force of nature. If his hits like Heavy Bells is are a war cry, then the deep cuts like Boys Can Never Tell are a tac@cal cosmic retreat. For some, his music is a form of religion, psychedelic in its intensity, transforma@ve in its grip on the body, shaking loose something primal that’s been buried too long. It’s not about thinking, It’s about moving, feeling, surrendering. His influences are a riot of contradic@ons: Kurt Cobain’s fury, Nilsson’s fractured sweetness, Zeppelin’s power, and somewhere in there a perverted nod to William Onyeabor’s lonely calculator funk. Cri@cs try to box him in, but Walston can’t be contained—he does chaos, and his live shows do damage, but fortunately his songs can pay the tab. Catch him and his band before he burns it all down again.
Majoun, Cake Ov Light, and BLOC
The Old One – Two, Sonic Blooms, and THNG
Abigail Dowd – Saints & Warriors Silent Disco Album Release Show
Celebrate the release of Saints & Warriors, the new album from North Carolina singer-songwriter AbigailDowd, with a special Silent Disco Album Release Showat The Flatiron, followed by an intimate concert with Abigail. Guests will receive wireless headphones for an immersive listening experience — part concert, part gathering of kindred spirits. With songs rooted in folk, blues, and the mystic heart of the South, Dowd’s music creates space for connection, reflection, and joy. Produced by Grammy-nominated engineer Jason Richmond (Rising Appalachia, Joe Henry, The Avett Brothers), the album features Alex Bingham (Hiss Golden Messenger), George Sluppick (Alexa Rose, Elizabeth King), Joe MacPhail (Blue Cactus, Emily Scott Robinson), Scott Sawyer, Tamisha Waden (The Foreign Exchange), and Shana Tucker (Cello & Vocals). About Abigail Dowd is a singer-songwriter and guitarist whose music weaves together the rich tapestry of her Southern roots, personal experiences, and a deep connection to the natural world. Raised beneath the longleaf pines of North Carolina’s Sandhills region, Dowd’s upbringing instilled in her an appreciation for storytelling and the healing power of music. Dowd’s music is distinguished by her soulful voice, intricate fingerstyle guitar, and an ability to translate lived experience into songs that are both intimate and expansive. Whether performing live or recording, her music connects on a personal level, and calls attention to the extraordinary in the ordinary and the sacred in the everyday.
