George Huntley (of The Connells) with special guest Darren Jessee (Ben Folds Five/Hotel Lights)
George Huntley is bringing his songs back to the stage with his All-Star band consisting of Scott Carle (Dillon Fence), Andrew Branan (Cage Bird Fancier), Tom Mills (Johnny Folsom 4) and Alex Lawhon (The Roman Spring). Hailing from Raleigh, George Huntley is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist best known as a member of the Connells from 1985 to 2003 during their heyday. Huntley played both lead guitar and keyboards in the band, often switching between both during the same song. He also wrote and sang lead vocals on numerous Connells songs such as “Sal,” Home Today,” and “Doin’ You.” (CLICK SONG TITLE FOR VIDEO) In 1996, he released his first and only solo album entitled, “Brainjunk.” George is currently in the studio with producer Ryan Pickett(My Morning Jacket) working on his first release in over 28 years. When not playing or recording music Huntley owns and operates a residential real estate firm called Huntley Realty LLC. Quote from George about the band. “As a musician it a pure joy to work with some of the best players around. Performing with Scott, Andrew, Tom, and Alex brings any show to the next level,” said Huntley. For someone as soft-spoken as North Carolina-based songwriter Darren Jessee, it might come as a surprise to learn that he has a gold record (in storage somewhere), a platinum record (“I never called them to get it”), and was part of a recent Grammy win (“someone told me they would mail me a certificate if I wanted…”). For years, though, he’s managed that almost impossible feat of remaining both ubiquitous and out of the spotlight at once.
99.9 The Z Showcase ft. American Death Cult, Get Back, and Crushing Quiet
99.9 “The Z” presents our second Showcase ever and our very first one in Greensboro with a stacked line-up we know you’re going to love! Oh, and bonus…? It’s an ALL-GSO ROCK SHOW! It’s the spooky-rock sensation from our very first interview, themselves! American Death Cult! The resident experts of the rock n’ roll groove! You may have heard of them recently? It’s Get Back! And, playing The Flat Iron for the very first time! The masters of melody! It’s Crushing Quiet! It’s going to be an awesome show! You’re gonna wanna get your tickets early for this one! 99.9 Staff will be on-site, as well! So you can hang with the crew if you happen to catch us in a free moment, bands will have merch for sale and be hanging out, as well, between sets – plus! There’s alcohol! (For the 21+ folk!) So get your tickets in advance, or at the door (if you’re lazy like us and you, too, like to live dangerously) and come out and jam with us! It just might be the best Thursday night plans you’ve had lately! August 1st! The Flat Iron! Be there! Your friends! The 99″
Deaf Andrews + White Toledo
Conceived in the daydreams of adolescence, Deaf Andrews has blossomed from their roots, into a unique sonic flower of indie pop rock. It is the product of five best friends from Charlotte, NC making music that means something to them. Consisting of Nick Hayes (Vocals), Mike Sherrard (guitar), Ross Schumann (bass), Andrew Kingsley (guitar) and Braedon Nelson (drums). Deaf Andrews has continued to push their personal limits of creativity and emotional tuneness. Making it a priority to capture some of the magic energy that fuels their live shows, the sound is organic, direct, and channels the essence of true rock and roll while also exploring the experimental freedom of modern indie pop. Their latest release in 2023: “Phone Line” harkens back to the youthful bliss experienced during the formative years of life. Catchy guitar layers and smooth tones are complemented with rousing lyrics that underscore feelings of love, recklessness, and comfort. White Toledo is an alt rock band hailing from North Carolina. Known for their captivating blend of new age fullness and vintage rock charm, White Toledo has carved a unique niche for themselves in the new contemporary music scene
Pacifico (solo) + Little Foot w/ Feel Something
When we last heard from Matthew Schwartz of Pacifico on his early 2022 EP release “‘05/‘22,”we were hearing the Matthew Schwartz of Pacifico from 17 years earlier.True to the title, much of that explosive batch of songs was recorded in 2005, misplaced viahard drive in the pre-cloud era, then eventually found, completed, and released.On the upcoming full-length Self Care (Pacifirecords, Feb. 10, 2023), now sounds like NOW.Schwartz’s first full-length in five years comes with all of the pent-up emotion one would expectfrom meticulously composing a statement under the veil of cleaning out a desk drawer of oldmaterial (literally, in this case.)
Codey Pollard, James Kent, and Kyle Caudle
Cat Ridgeway & The Tourists + Johnny Manchild And The Poor Bastards
Johnny Manchild and the Poor Bastards is an American multi-genre ensemble founded by Johnny Manchild.Since its founding in 2016, the band took the internet by storm, with a unique conundrum of jazz idioms, grunge, alt-rock, world music, and funk that prompted even Anthony Fantano himself (known as “The Only Music Critic Who Matters” by the NYT) ask “what gives them the right to be this good? ” The Bastards have since answered that question, drawing from a dedicated and thriving fanbase that is bound together by a deep love of music, lyricism, engineering and sonic exploration. From their hometown of Oklahoma City to the global stage, each release has been a marked discovery not just for the fans, but the Poor Bastards themselves. You can’t help but be excited when talking about Orlando singer songwriter Cat Ridgeway. Her infectious energy and contagious enthusiasm in everything she creates is electric, while her passion and commitment to her music radiate through her fiery blend of indie-rock and punk with hints of dream pop and folk. A skilled lyricist and melodist, Ridgeway is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist who can play guitar, harmonica, trumpet, trombone, drums, piano, mandolin, and bass – sometimes playing three instruments at once! Ridgeway, along with the revolving members of her touring band, The Tourists, create a sweaty, energetic, exciting party with each live show. It’s not uncommon to see them play musical chairs as they switch places and instruments on stage. Expect the unexpected. With Sprinter, Ridgeway’s upcoming 2025 album release, she draws the listener in as she strives to understand life’s trials and emerge with a better sense of perspective and self. Ridgeway, along with Mike Savino (Kishi Bashi, Tall Tall Trees), played multiple instruments on the album. Mastered by Joe LaPorta (David Bowie, Foo Fighters) and mixed by Dan Molad of Lucius and Coco (JD McPherson, Here We Go Magic), Sprinter features all-star players including Claude Coleman, Jr. (Ween) and Josiah Wolf (WHY?) on drums, and Adam Schatz (Sylvan Esso, Japanese Breakfast) on sax, among others. Her first single “Epilogue,” is a stomp and holler-esque punk rock explosion hinging off a recklessly played, overdriven banjo.
The Ain’t Sisters
Fun, eclectic folk rock. Fronted by the deliciously androgynous duo Arrie Bozeman and Barb Carbon, the Aints deliver high-energy performances of their wildly diverse original music. Joined by the hardest working men in rock n Roll, Richie Jones on the Boom Chick thwackita whackita, and Justin Boudreau, aka BooDreamy, masterfully holding down the rhythm section and making everybody swoon with their gorgeous licks. Think Indigo Girls meets Dream Theater but with a little Birdcloud in the mix.
Coia with Brandon Tenney (solo)
AZUL, Ava Panza, and Annelle Staal + Ben Youngblood
AZUL is a queer immigrant singer-songwriter. Her sound is as multicultural as her background. Her music is enriched by her Argentinian roots, travel, and relationships, while influenced by jazz, broadway, soul, gospel, blues, disco, Latin folk and Latin rock. She is emotional, empathetic, and empowered. She is driven to amplify opportunities for femme/queer/poc individuals in her band and on stage. She has a new single coming out on July 18th called, “Disco Never Died.” Words like, “banger,” “revival,” and “groovy anthem,” have already been used to describe the new single. Ava Panza: Alternative/singer songwriter music. Inspirations include, Paramore, Madison Cunningham, Manchester Orchestra and Fleetwood Mac. The garden of Annelle’s discography sports blooms of indie-soul and folk produced in Nashville TN, candy-colored pop tracks out of Los Angeles, CA, and now a new emerging musical thought from their home city of Raleigh, NC. Annelle and collaborator Ben Youngblood explore a playful, genre-fluid “southern indie” sound inspired by nature, sensuality and spirituality.
Bicycle Face, Rabbit Fighter, and Lemon Sparks
