Isaac Hadden
Isaac Hadden is a young, genre-smashing guitarist, vocalist, and bandleader currently based in Asheville, NC. His cutting-edge playing style and animated stage presence, combined with his passion and talent, have built him a dedicated fan base in the United States and abroad. His touring unit is a heavy-hitting all-star quartet quickly gaining notoriety on the music festival circuit and the East Coast jam scene for high-energy performances and tight, dynamic improvisation. In addition to his projects, Isaac’s work ethic and versatility make him a frequent call among musicians and festivals across the country who seek the unique brand of sensitive yet virtuosic guitar playing that Hadden brings to every stage. From a young age, Isaac has had the privilege of joining some of the hottest acts on the national circuit, including Keller Williams, Leftover Salmon, Andy Frasco & the U.N., Big Something, Brandon “Taz” Niederauer, Roosevelt Collier, Jeff Sipe Trio, DJ Logic, Kanika Moore, Dogs in a Pile, Larry Keel Experience, Susto, Neighbor, and numerous others. Isaac’s musicianship, dedication, and high-energy performances have solidified him as one of the southeast’s fastest-growing young talents.
Pageant w/ Fifth Floor
Pageant is a 4-piece rock band, based in High Point, NC. With Roxxi Dirt on bass and vocals, Dylan Dynasty on drums, Cam Duke on rhythm guitar, and Dezzy Foxx on lead guitar, Pageant strives to shine a new light on the classic sound of rock n’ roll. Their music is inspired by rock legends such as Motley Crue, Guns N’ Roses, Aerosmith, and Cinderella, while also having a deep love for every genre of music. Pageant’s unique sound aspires to contribute to the new generation of rock and create a sound that is unique, yet familiar. They pride themselves on providing a listening experience that’s exciting, raw, and exhilarating. Pageant was formed online in 2020, during the peak of the pandemic. Like many other musicians during quarantine, they made use of time at home by writing songs over the phone. Recorded in Durham, NC in late 2022, they released their first official album with producer Scotty Sandwich in August of 2023. More recently, they have been produced by Brian Craddock of Daughtry, releasing “Leave You Behind” in October, which features Derek Sherinian of Dream Theatre on keys and mastering by 3-time Grammy winner Brad Blackwood. After conquering legendary venues across the country, spending months together writing music in West Hollywood, and a long journey to get where they are right now, we hope their next stop is being played as loud as possible through your speakers.
Bedroom Division (Album Release) w/ Bedrumor & Liam Martin
Bedroom Division is an indie/alt-pop project from Winston-Salem, NC, fusing a homegrown indie spirit with eccentric pop production and shimmering, ’80s-inspired synths. The project is the brainchild of Dylan Wishon, who blends heartfelt lyricism with dynamic instrumentation to craft a sound that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly modern. Drawing inspiration from artists like Djo, Mac DeMarco, and The 1975, Bedroom Division balances infectious melodies with introspective songwriting, creating music that resonates with listeners on a deep level. Their sonic palette weaves together dreamy guitars, punchy basslines, and atmospheric synth textures, delivering a sound that is as danceable as it is emotionally compelling. On stage, Bedroom Division transforms their intricate studio productions into a high-energy, immersive live experience. With a mix of raw performance, intricate soundscapes, and engaging visuals, their shows transport audiences into a world where indie charm meets retro-futuristic pop. With a growing fanbase and an ever-evolving sound, Bedroom Division continues to carve out a space in the indie-pop scene, offering music that feels like a soundtrack to late-night drives, fleeting romances, and the in-between moments of life.
Sonic Blooms, The Bleeding Hearts, and The BQs
Sonic Blooms (GSO) Debut show ! New band born from a Spacemen 3 tribute. Psycheldelic,drony, and vibe oriented. The BQ’s (Raleigh, NC) Raleigh’s Rock N Roll Royalty The Bleeding Hearts (Raleigh,NC) “Cheap Trick meets The Dead Boys” All the fire and venom of late ’70s punk rock with pop and hard roc’
Gabe Lee w/ Graham Stone
Equal parts classic songwriter and modern-day storyteller, Gabe Lee has built his own bridge between country, folk and rock. Lee has been collecting stories for years, both onstage and off. “I used to bartend,” says the Nashville-based songwriter, “which means I was also a cheap therapist for whomever happened to be sitting on the barstool. Whether they were there to celebrate or drink away their problems, I heard about whatever they were going through. It was my job to have that face-to-face interaction —that connection. Being a full-time musician isn’t much different.”With critically-acclaimed albums like 2019’s farmland, 2020’s Honky-Tonk Hell, and 2022’s The Hometown Kid, Lee created that connection by delivering his own stories to an ever-growing audience. His fourth record, Drink the River, takes a different approach. This time, Lee isn’t offering listeners a peek into his internal world; he’s holding up a mirror to reflect their own.Storytelling has been an anchor of Lee’s music since the very beginning. Raised by Taiwanese parents in Nashville, TN, he left home during his teenage years and headed to Indiana, where he obtained college degrees in literature and journalism. Lee launched his career as a genre-bending musician after returning to Tennessee, quickly progressing from dive bar gigs to high-profile opening slots (including shows with Jason Isbell, Los Lobos, Molly Tuttle, and other artists who, like him, blurred the lines between roots-rock, country, and other forms of American folk music) to his own headlining shows. Throughout it all, he drew upon the narrative skills he’d sharpened as a student. If albums like Honky-Tonk Hell and The Hometown Kid often unfolded like autobiographical entries from his road journal, then Drink the River shows an even broader range of his storytelling abilities. Lee isn’t just writing songs about himself; he’s writing songs about all of us. And maybe, in doing so, he can bring us a little closer together.
Godseyes, Oyarsa, End of Your Rope & Flora in Silence
Jacoozy
Jacoozy is a five-piece band from Asheville, NC, blending rock, funk, jazz, and alternative into a fresh, dynamic sound. Since forming in 2021, they’ve gained a loyal following across the Southeast, with their breakout track “Cold Hearted” close to a million streams. The band is set to release new singles throughout the summer, leading up to a full record dropping later this year.
Clout Chaser (album release) Stereosity, Once Below Joy, and Kozmazuul
CLOUT CHASER (album release show) REAL MATH ROCK band from NC signed to Choke Artist debuting 3rd album ‘SPONGEBOB’ Stereosity Taking influence from numerous renowned math rock and progressive acts worldwide, Stereosity designs a distinctive sound that combines atypical rhythms with guitar-driven structures and imaginative lyrics to emit a strange-but-welcoming, melancholic feel. Guitarists Jack Carone and Sam Krones seamlessly weave Carone’s twinkly, compelling tapping style with Krones’ witty, captivating lyrical storytelling. Alongside the intricate musical dexterity of bassist Luke Leibee and drummer Hunter Leibee, Stereosity has built something together that goes beyond their music: friendship and community. A community that resides in their uniquely complex music, colorful stage presence, and love of the scene & the people in it. Stereosity’s recent single, ‘Sprout,’ showcases the group’s growth with one another, and as musicians, as they delve into the waters of a fresh, new era.
Rockstead, Mystic Syndicate, and Father Sun
The feeling of love. The power of unity. The essence of happiness. The strength of togetherness and positive vibrations. The highs of living life and the lows of dealing with its obstacles. All of these things encapsulate the music of Cincinnati, OH-based Rockstead, a five-piece, passion driven rock/reggae group. Though member changes have occurred over the years, front man singer/guitarist Jake Burns continues to drive the group forward as they have shared stages with international acts such as The Wailers (Jamaica), Sticky Fingers (Australia) and Big Mountain (USA) as well as many national acts like Andy Frasco & The U.N., Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Badfish, Tropidelic, Bumpin’ Uglies and Ballyhoo!. The band has now grown to include Nate Anuci (drums), Stephen Woodard (bass) and Joel Shuman (guitar). Rockstead dropped their first studio album “You’re In Control” in September 2020 which scored them multiple features in blogs and podcasts across the scene making them “one of the most unique and special bands in [Cincinnati]” (CincyMusic, 2020). The group continues to expand their catalog with the release of their sophomore studio album “Fall Down. Get Up. Repeat.” in February 2023 with guest appearances from TreeHouse!, The Quasi Kings and Higher Education.
The ‘Boro Sessions presents: Sasha Papernik and Justin Poindexter
The ‘Boro Sessions presents Sasha Papernik and Justin Poindexter at The Flat Iron on Sunday afternoon, July 13 at 3:00-5:00pm. Advanced Tickets are $20 plus tax and fees. Day of show tickets are $25 plus taxes and fees. This is a seated listening room concert. Sasha and Justin, formerly called “Our Band”, have previously performed for Triad audiences at The North Carolina Folk Festival, the Crown Theatre, and the Martha Bassett Show, among others. They have also performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincolnn Center, the Smithsonian, and have toured multiple countries for the U.S. State Department as ambassadors of American music. They perform a mixture of well loved covers and original music to delighted audiences and standing ovations. Please JOIN US at The ‘Boro Sessions for another amazing concert with Sasha and Justin! Sasha Papernik and Justin Poindexter bring their award-winning songwriting and bold interpretations to a rich Americana soundscape. With their air-tight harmonies, irreverent humor, and astounding instrumental virtuosity, the pair’s restless creativity knows no bounds, both in concert and in their unique music videos. Together, they have performed for audiences in some of the world’s greatest venues, from Carnegie Hall to Lincoln Center to the Smithsonian Museum of American Art. In 2018 and 2019 they toured Poland, Germany, and Estonia as ambassadors of American music for U.S. State Department. Their debut album, featuring American music legend David Amram, was released to critical acclaim in 2021. Songs in their new “Our Band: Live Studio Sessions” project featuring steel guitarist Cindy Cashdollar have won finalist places in this year’s MerleFest and New Song songwriting competitions. ABOUT SASHA PAPERNIKVocalist and pianist/accordionist Sasha Papernik is a classically trained pianist and first generation Russian-American. The Washington Post calls her “uncommonly attractive and entertaining… managing a comfortable balance of the formal and the casual.” Drawing on her dual heritage, she uses her wide range of talents to present concerts spanning genres and continents. Her self-released bilingual album, Victory, has been hailed by reviewers as “unparalleled in its aesthetics and musical elegance” (Indiemunity). Her bilingual concert, “I Speak Music,” has toured New York City schools for The Center for Arts Education, Lincoln Center Education, and Carnegie Hall. Sasha is a graduate of Wellesley College and the Manhattan School of Music. ABOUT JUSTIN POINDEXTERGuitarist and vocalist Justin Poindexter was raised in North Carolina, the son of a country singer and a schoolteacher. Specializing in American Roots music, including folk, blues, country, and traditional jazz, his 2014 album with the Amigos, Diner in the Sky, won Americana Album of Year from the Independent Music Awards. Justin has performed with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, David Amram, Ken Peplowski, Bria Skonberg, Ranger Doug, Nellie McKay, Catherine Russell, and Jon Batiste among many others, and has traveled extensively overseas for the American Music Abroad program. He co-designed and leads Jazz at Lincoln Center’s global outreach concert initiative, “Let Freedom Swing,” which receives 600 performances annually.
