Amelia Day w/ Maia Kamil

Amelia Day is a musical jack-of-all-trades. Standing at the intersection of folk, rock, and pop, Day blends heartfelt storytelling, raw delivery, and unforgettable melodies into music that feels both fresh and familiar — like rediscovering an old favorite. A self-described writer before anything else, her perceptive lyricism extends far beyond her 23 years, with lines reminiscent of songwriting greats like Joni Mitchell and Paul Simon. As the Spokesman-Review notes, Day has a signature style that features “wordplay, double-meanings and rhythmic variations,” with themes ranging from journeying into adulthood to climate change. Many of Day’s songs are also shaped by her intimate relationships, where her queerness and candor take center stage. Day’s upcoming EP EGO TRIP is her most personal project yet. Lead single “Lady Los Angeles” traces the sting of betrayal after discovering infidelity, while the rest of the EP takes listeners on an intimate journey through her grieving process. “The character of ‘Lady Los Angeles’ is representative of my ex’s obsession with attention and fame at all costs and my own fear of being seduced by those same temptations,” Day explains. “It felt like she was having an affair, not only with another person, but with the often-self-aggrandizing culture of Los Angeles itself.” Singer-songwriter Maia Kamil has a deep commitment to the lineage that shaped her and a desire to imagine and represent a new world. Rooted in the lineage of 1970s storytellers-Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and other folk greats-her songs unfold like narratives, each with distinct scenes that move naturally from one to the next. Her warm vocals and lyrical clarity evoke that era’s intimate honesty, creating small, vivid worlds for listeners to slip into. Her debut record, Good Life, captures these worlds-transporting listeners to the trees of the blue ridge, the salt of the seas she’s floated in, and the table where ancestors gather, while still carrying the intimacy of singing around a campfire with friends. Maia is currently in collaboration with guitarist and producer Charlie Hunter on a new full-length record, set for release in 2026. Together, they are shaping a sound that expands her folk foundations while exploring new textures and emotional landscapes. Her recent EP, You’re Not Here You’re Everywhere, explores grief and transformation after the loss of her grandmother. According to Atwood Magazine, the work “…pulls us, gently, into an abyss, and then guides us back to the ground,” In both her writing and performance, Maia invites community, connection, and a shared sense of human truth.

When We’re Sober, General Purpose, and Watch Party

Willingdon, Scoby, and Adrian and the Bees

An alternative rock band from Charlotte, NC, Willingdon is known for their dynamic sound that blends raw emotion with melodic hooks and anthemic guitar riffs. With a reputation for high-energy live performances and a growing local following, they’re ready to bring their authentic, modern take on rock to stages across the Southeast. A burgeoning alt-grunge outfit from Boone, NC, Adrian and the Bees showcases an experienced sideman bringing his own music centerstage for the first time. With an energetic live show and emotional, all-consuming guitar riffs, Adrian (and the Bees) invite you to enter the hazy atmosphere of love and loss.

Lemon Sparks, Secret Monkey Weekend, and Laura Jane Vincent

Oceanic w/ Madwoman and Bedroom Division

IRATA w/ SHUN

Since its 2007 genesis at the hands of founding members Jon Case and Jason Ward, Irata has mutated relentlessly. Through four previous records, the band has never sat idly on any specific style, while always maintaining its signature – a mesmerizing, grinding pulse between bass and drums. After releasing “Tower” in 2019 as a four-piece, Irata is once again a trio, and continues to push forward into new sonic territories with “Human”, coming 2026 on Small Stone Records.

THNG (Video Release Party) w/ The Old One-Two + Sonic Blooms

YTHGRP, Ham Radio, and Good Good Grief

Ham Radio: alternative rock band from Johnson City, TN, blending raw emotion with melodic grit. Known for their “sad boy rock” vibe, their songs channel heartbreak, introspection, and small-town intensity. Drawing from the DIY scene of East Tennessee, Ham Radio is equal parts cathartic and catchy—music for late nights, long drives, and letting go. YTHGRP: Greensboro, NC screamo GGG: Punk rock straight from the depths of the Cape Fear, with heavy roots in hardcore, the GGG offer an often explosive and raucous breed of rock n’ roll sure to liven up even the deadest of souls while giving them something to sink their teeth into and leave ’em hanging on the hooks.

Genre: Alternative/Indie Rock