When We’re Sober
When We’re Sober is an indie-rock band based in Greensboro, NC. Formed as a songwriting collaboration between Grey Hyatt & Erich McPhail, the duo quickly grew into a full band following the release of their debut EP The Bottle in July 2022. Backed by Luke Rettie on Drums, Tony Luz on Lead Guitar, and Kenny Damron on bass, the quintet set about playing live shows while fleshing out a collection of songs soon to be recorded as their debut studio album in early 2023. A few line-up changes soon followed as Kenny moved and was replaced by bassist Lucifer Josts, & Erich stepped away from playing live shows to focus on writing/recording with the band. Tony would also move away in late 2023, but not before tracking solos for the upcoming album. Currently playing live as a trio and recording as a quartet, When We’re Sober released Jammin’ (Take My Hand), the first single off their debut album on March 1st 2024. The album is currently slated for a release in July
Jacoozy with Oceanic and Daytona (album release)
Jacoozy is a improvisational, funk, and alternative band formed in Boone, NC in 2021. Featuring guitarists Killian Wright and Will Fentress, on the keys Isaac McMurry, and drummer Pauly Scott, all members of the band contribute vocals. With a vast range of influences ranging from classic improvisational bands to pop, Jacoozy shows are known for their high energy, precision, and unpredictability.Oceanic is a versatile indie pop band based in Charlotte, NC. Heavily influenced by a number of genres, they aim to create original music with diversity that enables the listener to see the world in a new way. Even before Oceanic was formed, each member of the band was well-versed in performing arts. The band works together during shows to create a high-enthusiasm experience focused on personality, musical interest, and artistic visual effects. In January of 2023 Oceanic released their debut album, ‘No, Human’. Since then the band has been playing the album at live shows all over the U.S. and working on their next record.Daytona is a 4-piece rock and roll band from Boone, NC that blends alternative country, blues, and pop sensibilities to enrapture audiences with their captivating storytelling and raw performance.
Big Daddy Love
As you can probably tell by their name, Big Daddy Love is no gentle string quartet. Their music has been described as “a blend of rock, bluegrass, southern soul, and psychedelic jams.” One reviewer characterized them as “a band with teeth” (fortunately in both a literal and metaphorical sense). Identifying a single genre for Big Daddy Love is nearly impossible; all four members are comfortable playing almost any type of American music. Collaboratively, the band produces a unique sound that they have long referred to as “Appalachian Rock.” Big Daddy Love (BDL to many fans) has released four CDs, most recently Live at Ziggy’s and This Time Around. One reviewer wrote, “Big Daddy Love is a force. The festival scene has been eating them up. If you haven’t been able to check them out yet, then you are missing out. It’s a foot-stomping good time at every single show, and they are the nicest guys I have met in music.” The quartet–– based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina–– has played well over a thousand shows over most of the country. Members include: Matteo “Joey” Recchio on electric guitar and vocals, Brian Paul Swenk on banjo, Ashley Sutton on bass guitar, and Scotty Lewis on drums Along the way, they have played venues of all sizes, from listening-room coffee houses to the 20,000 seat PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. Their festival resume ranges from local favorites like The Big What to larger regional festivals such as Bristol Rhythm & Roots and the premier southeastern festival, FloydFest. In 2010, BDL won FloydFest’s “Under the Radar” contest, which recognizes the best up-and-coming band of the festival. The music is only one aspect of the BDL experience. A close-knit community of fans has developed into an extended BDL family, many of whom travel throughout the southeast for multiple shows and are a huge part of what makes Big Daddy Love successful. “We’re constantly amazed by how many people have jumped on board with us and do so much to help us in every way possible,” says banjoist Brian Paul Swenk. “Whether it’s Kickstarter donations, giving us a place to stay on the road, or even giving their CDs away to friends and coming back to buy another, we’ve learned that it takes hundreds of people to help a band find success in today’s music industry.”
Kill The Buddha and Kit McKay
Kill the Buddha is an indie folk rock band led by vocalist/guitarist Lenwood Edwards Jr. The sound is progressive, weaving odd time signatures, polyrhythms, and obscured glimpses of personal reflections into what we like to call songs. Lenwood desperately clings to melodies while inviting listeners to get lost in drones and delay. He is joined by Emily Clancy (bass), Greer Gehrken (shruti box, vocals), Daniel Sheffield (drums), and Gabi Walden (guitar). The band is based in Greensboro, NC.On his debut album, “The Holy Goat”, Kit McKay sings about everything from heartbreaks to hangovers backed by a heavy-hitting band of veteran musicians. The songs address internal and external forces that are common between everyone and suggest coping with a sardonic smile. His favorite words are “one more round.”
Mo Lowda & The Humble w/ Jive Talk
Mo Lowda & the Humble are a self-produced indie rock band hailing from Philadelphia. The band just finished up their fourth LP, to be self-titled and released March 3, 2023 with five singles leading up. Since releasing their debut album in 2013, they’ve vastly expanded the sonic exploration of their recorded material whilst developing a dialed-in, yet energetic live show through persistent touring. In turn, they’ve built a ravenous and loyal following across the country, selling out clubs and theaters throughout the US each year. Mo Lowda’s upcoming self-titled album is their most versatile and ambitious work yet. It visits some previously uncharted sonic territory for the band, while still providing the thoughtful, creative songwriting their fans have grown to love. **** Hailed as “retro nerd-core supreme mother f*ckers”, Nashville based Jive Talk began making a name for themselves through their high energy live performances. They are known for their anthemic, synth-rock sound and have been featured on Spotify’s Fresh Finds, Apple New Alternative, Sirius XMU and more. Emerging on the live circuit in 2021, they quickly found themselves sharing the stage supporting acts like The Districts, Stephen Sanchez, The Brummies, and more. “Nashville is synonymous with country music, but a new wave of pop is having its moment…avant-guard synth-rock band Jive Talk represent a once-overlooked segment of Music City.” -Rolling Stone
Anti Valentines Day Show with Hermosa, THNG, and Dr. Shug
NIGHTBLOOMS EP Release show with Rodes Baby
LOVE SONGS FOR THE APOCALYPSEGreensboro, NC Driven by despair but buoyed by common cause, our breezy tunes tackle heavy stuff like climate change, anxiety, and the grief of living through end times. Reading our isolated lyrics might be a real bummer, but the music is pretty fun. Hopefully our equal parts honey-and-vinegar approach leaves you with a taste of optimism. It’s happy music for sad times; dark tunes that shine brightly; love songs for the apocalypse.
Tyler Long & Horus Blue
Tyler Long & Horus Blue Tyler Long is a spirit-stirring, sultry-voiced Alternative Soul singer-songwriter whose vision is to align with the Divine via explorations in Sound and Music. A resident of Burlington, NC, he boasts a dynamic musical palette having studied and performed a multitude of styles and genres over the past decade, lending to his high-energy, vivacious, and intoxicatingly lustrous stage performance. Paying homage to the forefathers and mothers of Jazz, Soul, Funk, and R&B while integrating the elements of Contemporary Pop, Hip-Hop, and Rock, Tyler and his band, Horus Blue, strive to deliver a powerful, fresh, uplifting, and enlivening experience to their listeners, in hopes for full immersion in the beauty of the present moment!
Virginia Man W/ Taylor Aaron Parker Williams
Virginia Man is an emotional folk-and-roll band comprised of Kristian Lietzan (singer/songwriter), Stephen Amoruso (bass/vocals), and Jamaal Farrow (drummer). With poetic lyrics bellowing over the sounds of middle Appalachia, these gentlemen champion the sound of Virginia: a strange suspension between the cardinal directions, musical genres, and the changing of seasons. With lots of new music arriving in 2023, the boys have been out on the road! The live show has become a favorite amongst members and audiences alike, like a sonic rollercoaster, akin to the plot of a great American classic, with gripping performances and storytelling, and celebratory beverages to follow.
Mike Garrigan And Alan Peterson
Both Alan and Mike will perform broken down versions of their original songs in an intimate setting!
