Sugar Meat, Knockout Artist, and The Other Men
Colin Cutler, Jphono1, and Kim Ware
Murphy Campbell + Paper Wings
Murphy Campbell has deep roots. Western North Carolina is a place her family settled centuries ago. Born in the foothills and coming from a long lineage of mountain folk – she seeks to draw up the remnants of a forgotten modal sound. Long-time friends and collaborators Emily Mann and Wila Frank, known together as Paper Wings, dream up warm, pastoral folk songs suited to wandering through a forest or field, quiet contemplation, and long winding journeys. Furnished with delicate banjo and spellbinding harmonies so close you often can’t tell their voices apart, Frank & Mann deliver dynamic performances emboldened by the strength of their sincere songwriting. The duo have an uncommon ability to tastefully reference nostalgic sounds of American folk music while maintaining their own compelling style of artful and unpretentious lyricism. The strength and solitude one finds in the wilderness is a theme throughout their writing, and they lovingly transport listeners to open landscapes in which to find comfort and ask the questions which we all have in common.
Bedrumor, briZB and Grace Lucia
BriZB: Solo indie-rock artist briZB captures fans and tears with her electrifying songwriting and heartbreaking guitar. She pulls from alt-rock, bedroom-pop, and pop-punk influences to write of love and loss and the repercussions of growing. Based in Charlotte, NC, she finds ways to shock the scene alongside her growing online fan base. bedrumor: bedrumor is a Greensboro based band led by Lazuli Ortiz and Ryan Mole. Their music could be described broadly as indie rock with inspirations from jazz. They take inspiration from artists like Herbie Hancock, King Krule, Big Thief, Ichiko Aoba and many others. Grace Lucia: Grace Lucia is a genre-blending rock and roll artist based in Wake Forest, NC, known for high-energy and heartfelt performances that light up bars, restaurants, and stages across the Research Triangle. Her original music fuses elements of dreampop, goth, pop punk, and classic rock, striking a balance between grit and vulnerability in songs that explore resilience, love, and loss. With a voice that cuts through and a stage presence that pulls you in, Graceand her backup band create an atmosphere where every show feels personal. She doesn’t just play for a crowd—she plays with them. Grace Lucia delivers whether you’re ready to dance, laugh, cry, or connect.
Susto (solo)
A season of drastic change is what brought SUSTO frontman Justin Osborne to the band’s fifth full-length LP, My Entire Life [New West Records]. There was a divorce, difficulties re-building his band after the pandemic, and the pain and helplessness of witnessing family members struggle with addiction and mental illness. Despite these challenges, Justin ultimately found himself in a new landscape, with new love and a deeper perspective, all of which is masterfully projected into My Entire Life. While navigating some major life changes, Justin understandably experienced a surge of creative energy. He channeled this into writing and recording with the people closest to him, even as the tides of his personal life continued to shift. Primary collaborators included longtime producer Wolfgang “Wolfy” Zimmerman, SUSTO Co-founders, Johnny Delaware and Marshall Hudson, and his fiancé/co-writer Caroline Foyle.
MINKA
“If you have a pulse, you’re going to love MINKA. If you don’t have a pulse, I’m really worried about you.” Funky, electronic, rock…dance..jazz..sexy..Japanese inspired…well, there’s really no way to fully capture the experiences and sounds of Philly-born band, MINKA. But if you want to let your imagination run wild…let’s pretend some scientists got in the lab and crossed Bowie with Prince, and then sprinkled in some Talking Heads.
Candi Jenkins
Candi Jenkins blends country and folk songs shaped by truth, grit, and the courage to start over. Her project began after canceling her wedding on the day of the ceremony—a moment that inspired her cornerstone song “Wild Blue.” The experience sparked a new chapter of healing and courage to speak the truth. Blending classic country warmth with cinematic western imagery, Candi creates music that feels intimate, emotional, and deeply human. She has opened for Clay Street Unit and Jason Boland & The Stragglers, with upcoming performances supporting Son Little and Andy Frasco. Her voice is raw, her stories are real, and her art is rooted in the belief that transformation is always possible.
Live Comedy with Spencer Bland and John Thornton
Originally from North Carolina, Spencer Bland is a comedian and writer that wants you to know his last name has no effect on his comedy. Now based in LA, he has been featured on Netflix Is A Joke Radio on SiriusXM, the All Fantasy Everything podcast, and is a featured performer at comedy festivals across the country. As a professional dork, his dedication to useless things has led him to work on The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power on Amazon Prime. One fan from Wilmington described his comedy as “Moderately funny. Too much sex and too loud.” Come see for yourself! John Thornton is a local standup comedian, a lover, a close, personal friend of Jay-z, and the director of a local non-profit that works with the homeless called Held. Some of this isn’t true. He’s been doing standup for over 15 years all over North Carolina and loves performing in Greensboro. In July of 2025, the non-profit he’s a director of hosted a comedy show fundraiser featuring SNL’s Andrew Dismukes and James Austin Johnson in downtown Greensboro.
Eternally Grateful
Eternally Grateful is an Americana Duo, Trio, Acoustic Band, and Electric Band, revolving around the core duo of Ben Williams and Cooper Pearce. Having played over 600 shows since 2023, they have risen to be among the most sought after bands in the NC music scene. The style is best defined as “Jamericana” with Indie, Bluegrass, Jazz, and more mixed in through the prolific songwriting and prodigious guitar work of Cooper Pearce, and the Eclectic Mastery of Ben Williams on the upright bass, garnered from 50+ years experience in Jazz, Blues, and Southern Rock. Eternally Grateful strives to make a true, energetic connection with their audiences, and is a must see act for any live music lover
The Wilder Flower
With years of experience dating back to their early teenage years, The Wilder Flower are natural and lively performers. Centering their shows around three-part harmonies and original songs, they enjoy engaging with audiences, telling stories, and opening up about their songwriting and musical process. They create a meaningful shared experience with the audience at every show, and often leave people laughing. The Wilder Flower has opened for bands such as the SteelDrivers, Steep Canyon Rangers, and MIPSO. They play festivals such as Merlefest, The Earl Scruggs Music Fesival, GreyFox Bluegrass Festival, Big Ponderoo Music and Art Festival, FreshGrass Festival, High Mountain Hay Fever, and Albino Skunk Music Festival.
