PAEZOR, PSYWARFARE, FUNERAL DANCER, SAVAGE MYSTIC
Juneteenth at Flat Iron ft. Leroy Pridgen IV
Hailing from the soulful southern state of North Carolina, Leroy Pridgen IV is a rising trombonist, arranger, composer, and bandleader. leroypmusic.com
Cyril Lance Collective
Cyril Lance brings together a crew of incredibly talented musicians, long time soul-mates and co-conspirators for another night of energetic, spontaneous Americana, roots music and blues featuring North Carolina greats Dan Davis (drums), Scott Warren (bass) and Rob Cantrell (congas). Special guests feature the incredible piano player, singer Adrian Duke from Charlottesville, VA and Greensboro’s own David McCracken who is luckily free from his regular duty with Donna the Buffalo. Other local musicians will likely show up to join in the fun. This group shares a decades old history and chemistry with a joy and comradery that always creates a special evening – another adventure into the Outskirts… ‘Lance has masterminded one of the best contemporary blues albums of the year. His virtuosity on guitar and lap steel is undeniable, and his songwriting makes him an instant item in bluesville.” Billboard Magazine” “Lance stretches out with a combination of nuance, intensity and precision rare among modern blues pickers, and his deep musical vocabulary favors purpose and passion over flash-in-the-pan histrionics. As such, Live from the Outskirts is largely an ensemble experience; as often as not Lance defers the spotlight to the playing of a band so tight they seem cojoined…” Winston-Salem Journal
Cordovas w/ Time Sawyer (solo) and Dave Brewer
The story of Cordovas is one of rock ’n’ roll seekers, hammering away in search not just for a platonic ideal of their freewheeling sound, but also for some greater truth about our experience as humans. The band is fueled by the long strange trip of frontman Joe Firstman, who had a circuitous path through his young adulthood — spat out from the major label system, a stint as a bandleader on Last Call With Carson Daly, and finally finding his way back to himself, a mystic classicist who has guided Cordovas through their own series of twists and turns. That includes their new record The Rose of Aces, which finds them returning with their finest collection of music yet. Cordovas’ origins go all the way back the early ‘10s, when Firstman decided he was best with a band around him. After releasing a self-titled debut and undergoing various iterations, things really started cooking when guitarist Lucca Soria joined the fold. Soon the band’s vision cohered further, and they signed to ATO, releasing the quick one-two of That Santa Fe Channel in 2018 and Destiny Hotel in 2020. Cordovas is a state of constant flow: Firstman, Soria, and their various co-conspirators gathering in their twin outposts — a farm in Nashville, and a hideout in the artist community of the Baja California town Todos Santos. Before the dust remotely began to settle on Destiny Hotel, Cordovas were already back in the shop, working up a trove of songs from which The Rose of Aces would emerge.
Lou Hazel
Lou Hazel grew up along the Allegheny River, where New York meets Pennsylvania andNorthern Appalachia slips into quiet obscurity. In a landscape of cold towns, blue-collar fatigue,and early brushes with hardship, music wasn’t inherited—it was uncovered. There were novenues, no mentors, no real sense of a scene… only what you could scrape together withcuriosity and a cassette deck.That absence—of direction, of mentors, of art—shaped Lou’s songs as much as any influence.His music echoes the loneliness of those forgotten towns and the strange resilience it takes tocreate something where nothing was planted. Blending folk, indie, and an eye for the overlooked,Lou writes like someone who’s learned to pay attention. His songs are spare, vivid, andweathered with warmth. After years of solo touring and home recording, Lou found grounding in Durham, NorthCarolina, where a vibrant music scene and chosen community have helped shape his recentwork. His latest record, Riot of the Red, captures the urge to get away from all of it—the news,the noise, the weight of a world gone sideways—and find stillness in the simplest things: a longdrive, a bare sky, a familiar chord. Lou Hazel makes music for those who had to teachthemselves how to listen.
Ranford Almond x Frute
Jameson Tank w/ Slanted Ceilings
Jameson Tank Bio Album Tour 2025 With their electrifying arena rock sound and explosive stage presence, Jameson Tank has cemented itself as one of the most exciting rock bands to emerge from Athens, GA, this decade. Formed in 2021, the band embraced the mission statement of Athens legends such as R.E.M. before them: “Tour, Tour, Tour.” Fueled by a relentless drive, they hit the road, honing their sound while selling out iconic venues like Georgia Theatre and Smith’s Olde Bar along the way. In 2024, Jameson Tank stepped into Chase Park Transduction(home to R.E.M., Queens of the Stone Age, and Drive-By Truckers) to record their debut album, The Business, set for release in 2025. Produced by Ryan Engelberger (Reptar), the album is a collection of tracks the band proudly considers their strongest material to date, featuring full songwriting contributions from Conner Ankerich (Drums/Synths), Bryce Burnette (Guitars), Javier Solorzano (Bass/Backing Vocals), and Jameson Tankersley (Lead Vocals/Guitars). With 300+ shows under their belt, a powerhouse debut album on the way, and a U.S. tour on the horizon, Jameson Tank is rock ’n’ roll stock worth investing in.
Live Comedy w/ Luke Severeid
LUKE SEVEREID is a Hill-Hiking, Metal-Music-Loving, Chrome-Dome-Having Stand-UP Comedian from Seattle, WA. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest with the plaids and IPA-fueled husk to prove it, LUKE’s comedic style has been described as insightfully idiotic, aggressively absurd, and most accurately, unmedicated ADHD in action. Besides looking identical to your favorite bouncer and or bass player, Luke was also recently in the Big Sky Comedy Festival, a semifinalist in both the Seattle and San Francisco International Comedy Competition, and a winner of Best Comedy Film at HUMP! Film Festival.He also just got back from a sold out Australian tour as a part of the Heavy Metal Music Festival KNOTFEST. Millions have enjoyed his stand-up videos online and we’re sure he’ll be able to get a giggle or two out of you.
Emerson Bruno & The Undercurrents w/ FM Snow + General Purpose
As a lyricist and melodic writer, Emerson Bruno evokes a sentimental and familiar quality that captivates listeners. Drawing inspiration from the music of the 60s, many elements of the Laurel Canyon recipe are captured and presented with a modern twist. Compelling lyrics of the universal human condition create a sense of understanding that is packed into unique arrangements. General Purpose is a Progressive Rock Band based in Greensboro, NC. The group utilizes unconventional instruments such as clarinet and violin and puts them into a rock context. Drawing influence from progressive rock acts such as Jethro Tull, Yes, Genesis and others, combined with Classical and Jazz influence, songwriters Xul Rutty (Bass/Vocals) and Uno Dos Santos (Guitar) create a unique atmosphere that varies from angelic to intense within the same song. General Purpose is dedicated to creating a unique and interactive concert experience to demand the audiences full attention, even collaborating with visual artists. FM Snow’s unique brand of noisy indie rock offers audiences an unforgettable fusion of musical styles. Brainchild of Greensboro-based composer Cameron Rabb, the band synthesizes a diverse array of influences from math rock, to funk, to folk, and back again. The band seeks to make odd rhythms groovy, find joy in melancholy, and make complexity approachable.
The Band Solstice w/ When We’re Sober and Owen &The Smokes
The Band Solstice is an Indie-Rock quintet from Knoxville, TN. The band was formed in 2019 by all 5 original members during early high school. The Band Solstice’s sound draws influences from Indie-rock/pop staples like Kings of Leon, Mt. Joy and Coldplay, among others. In 2022 they put out their first single, “Stay Awhile” and have been regularly releasing music since. The band’s music develops an understanding of shared memories the members have experienced from growing up together. The Band Solstice developed a home base in Knoxville, TN and hit the road on their first tour in Fall of 2024 “The Mile Dive Tour”. The band brings a high energy set at their live shows featuring many of their easily singable tunes. Formed as a songwriting collaboration between Grey Hyatt & Erich McPhail, the Greensboro, NC 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, the band recorded its new record as a quartet.
