Lennon KC w/ Melodramatic
Lennon KC is a DIY alternative rock artist from Durham, North Carolina, currently playing as a duo. His sound flows between soft introspective moments and punk-inspired intensity, drawing comparisons to artists like Dominic Fike, The White Stripes, and Twenty One Pilots. His stage presence amplifies these contrasts, creating an experience that is both energized and intimate. Releasing his debut album in 2025, Lennon KC’s ‘Manic Pixie Dream Boy’ navigates selfhood with a soundscape featuring 90’s grunge, indie rock, hip-hop, and bedroom pop.
Wildroots w/ The Foxtail Ferns
Wild Roots is an independent, women-led band based in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina. Headed by Julia Houghton and Olivia Moore, the group released their debut album, Wild Roots Rising, in 2021 and have since continued to tour, playing stages and festivals across the country. Olivia and Julia have co-created music for nearly a decade and collaborate in many areas of life; in addition to being soul sisters, the two share a deep passion for sustainable living and environmental justice. While Wild Roots’ music celebrates the joy of friendship and community, it also seeks to hold those in power accountable and question the status quo. Julia and Olivia harness their political passions to shed light on issues of social injustice and the degradation of the natural world.
Eric Johanson
Eric Johanson stands at the forefront of modern blues with a sound that fuses deep groove, raw guitar fire, and a forward-leaning rock edge. His Ruf Records debut, The Deep and the Dirty, surged to #1 on the Billboard Blues Charts, marking a breakout moment that cemented Johanson as one of the genre’s most vital new voices. Leading a high-octane power trio, he performed in over 100 cities across 10 countries in 2024 alone. In 2025, Johanson followed with another Top 10 Billboard release (Live In Mississippi), extensive U.S. touring, and sold-out headline shows across Europe, while his reputation for electrifying live performances and word-of-mouth buzz continues to fuel rapid audience growth. From Grammy-nominated collaborations with Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, to direct support for artists like The Record Company, Samantha Fish, Tab Benoit, Anders Osborne, and North Mississippi Allstars, Johanson’s work has earned growing recognition from peers and critics alike. With a new studio album slated for 2026, Johanson continues to push modern blues into bold, unfiltered territory
Organ Fairchild
Hailed as a “fast-rising NY band” by Live For Live Music, and a group that’s “making waves in the scene” by JamBase, Organ Fairchild craft their organ-trio-meets-rock-band sound — described as “adventurous, vital and alive” by Glide Magazine — by synthesizing influences ranging from Soulive and Medeski Martin & Wood to The Grateful Dead, Steely Dan and the Meters. And when they’re on stage completely captivating an audience without a bass player – and nobody singing – there is no confusing them for any other artist on today’s scene. As FunkCity.net writes, “Get ready to be bowled over by this terrific trio – old school funk fusion with new era notions of jam.”
Pageant w/ Crimson Love
PAGEANT: Pageant is a hard-hitting 3-piece rock band based in High Point, NC, built to revive and redefine rock ‘n’ roll for a new generation. With Roxxi Dirt on bass and vocals, Dylan Dynasty on drums, and Dezzy Foxx shredding lead guitar, Pageant fuses the raw power of rock’s golden era with a modern edge that refuses to be boxed in. CRIMSON LOVE: Crimson Love is a 5-piece hard rockin’, melodic, heavy metal band based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Crimson Love is building a legacy off of fast, energetic riffs and live performances.
An Evening with The Bean Tones
Riding a wave of viral success, The BeanTones are redefining vocal jazz for a new generation. Drawing comparisons to legendary harmony groups like The Hi-Lo’s and The Four Freshmen, this dynamic ensemble has captivated global audiences with their inventive arrangements, flawless blend, and infectious energy.
An Evening with Jim Lauderdale and The Game Changers
Jim Lauderdale embodies the sound of American roots music for listeners around the world. A 2025 inductee into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Lauderdale will release his 38th and 39th albums in 2026: Country Super Hits Volume 2 and a bluegrass collection, The Birds Know. His major label debut, 1991’s Planet of Love, opened the door to international touring and established him as an A-list songwriter on Music Row. His songs have been recorded by George Strait, Patty Loveless, George Jones, the Chicks, Old Crow Medicine Show, Lucinda Williams, Charley Crockett, Dave Edmunds, Solomon Burke, and many others. Between 2004 and 2013, Lauderdale wrote and recorded six albums with Grateful Dead songwriter Robert Hunter. His many other collaborators include Buddy Miller, Elvis Costello, Donna the Buffalo, North Mississippi Allstars, Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, and Ralph Stanley. In 2016, Lauderdale received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association; he’s also won two Grammys in the Best Bluegrass Album category.
NC Unplugged featuring Blankstate., Alexa Jenson, and Seneca Burns
Dance From Above featuring Stonie Blue and Ben Hixon
Michael Chaney (Album Release Show) w/ Anna Mertson
“Michael Chaney is a soulful singer-songwriter blending raw storytelling with powerful melodies. His new album “Dopamine” explores the emotional highs and lows that keep us chasing the feeling music gives us.” “Anna Mertson is a singer/songwriter from Westfield, NC – a tiny community in the foothills of the mountains. She performs full time, but her heart belongs to the craft of songwriting and storytelling by using experiences and visuals to guide the pen. She sits in a world where folk and country music hold hands, but chooses to allow genre boundaries to be pushed to ensure authenticity to the song and herself.”
