Dance From Above
Lowborn, Galloway, and Blankstate.
LOWBORN: Emo-Pop trio from Greensboro, NC. GALLOWAY: alternative indie pop band based out of Raleigh, NC that combines aspects of pop, rock, indie, and alternative music, striving to deliver songs that are rife with memorable, well-crafted instrumentals, smooth and vibrant vocals, and lyrics about love and the queer experience. BLANKSTATE.: Indie Emo trio from Charlotte, NC
Folkknot Friendsgiving with special guest Laura Maine
JULIA. + ELI Fribush Experiment
Don’t miss this incredible co-bill with Greensboro’s own Eli Fribush Experiment and Raleigh’s Julia. Hailing from the vibrant musical landscape of Raleigh, North Carolina, JULIA. is a dynamic and electrifying funk rock band that is turning heads and commanding attention. With their unique blend of infectious grooves, soulful melodies, and explosive energy, JULIA. is setting the stage ablaze and captivating audiences with their unparalleled musicianship.Formed in 2016, JULIA. came together through a shared love for music and a burning desire to create something extraordinary. Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of influences spanning funk, rock, soul, and beyond, the band has carved out a distinct sonic identity that defies categorization. Their music seamlessly fuses elements of classic funk with hard-hitting rock riffs, resulting in a sound that is both timeless and refreshingly innovative.
Demeanor w/ Kay Marion
NCFF, Strangefruit, and ACGG presents: Demeaner with special guest, Kay Marion! doors at 7pm show at 8pm $10 in advance $15 day of show
Jeffrey Dean Foster & The Arrows w/ Kate Musselwhite & Molly McGinn
Jeffrey Dean Foster is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter, who is both a solo recording artist as well as a member of roots rockers the Pinetops. Foster got his start with rock music back in the ’80s with a pair of bands, the Right Profile and the Carneys, which were either signed to fruitless major-label record deals or completed albums that went unreleased. The ’90s saw Foster play shows along the East Coast as a solo performer, as he began laying down tracks for newly penned compositions with old friend/renowned producer Don Dixon (R.E.M., the Smithereens) overseeing the recording process. Soon after, Foster decided to form a band, the Pinetops (which included members John Pfiffner, drummer Will Dyar, and bassist Andy Mabe), to bring his new songs to life. The newly formed group issued their debut album, Above Ground and Vertical, in 2000, following up the release with a smattering of select tour dates (including an appearance at the South by Southwest Festival in Austin, TX). In late 1999, Foster appeared alongside William Shatner as part of an ad hoc band for Priceline.com TV commercials, and a year later issued his first solo release, the live EP The Leaves Turn Upside Down. ~ Greg Prato, Rovi
Split Knuckle, Heavens Die, Skin You Alive, and Refuse To Lose
An Evening With Eric Johanson (full band)
On The Deep and the Dirty (Ruf Records 7/28/23), Eric Johanson is a roots-rock innovator and modern-day guitar hero who uses blues as a springboard for an edgier, broader sound. The Louisiana native teams up with Producer Jesse Dayton (Rob Zombie, Supersuckers) and a taut power trio, firing twin barrels of sharp songwriting and fiery fretwork along the way. The album (which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues Charts) arrives on the heels of four solo records that all reached the Top 10 Billboard.
Stand Up Comedy: John Thornton Presents Joe Perrow
John Thornton is a local standup comedian, a friend, a lover, a close and personal friend of Jay-z, and the director of a non-profit. Some of this isn’t true. He enjoys putting on shows that feature some of his favorite comedians, and he has an impeccable sense of humor so come out for some laughs on a Monday night. Joe Perrow is an award-winning comedian with over a decade of experience on stage. As the winner of NC’s Funniest Person in 2015 and the Ultimate Comic Challenge in 2017, Joe combines a unique blend of witty humor and animated delivery. Joe spent four years performing in New York City on some of the city’s best stages but has since returned home to North Carolina where he can be seen exploring interesting observations with a hint of sarcasm and satire.
Singer Songwriter Series (hosted by Abigail Dowd) ft: Abigail Dowd, Ben Gage, and Sam Tayloe
BEN GAGE – Ben Gage is a songwriter from Akron, OH. Ben Gage grew up in the rust belt of Northeast Ohio, spread out in the countryside along the great Lake Erie. His roots run deep beside the hard working blue collars that Ohio has to boast. That tenacity, love of family, and respect for a long day can be seen in his music. He doesn’t shy away from life’s ups and downs and sews human experience within all his songs, artfully, without the need to bash you over the head with ideas. In Fall of 2021 Ben quit his job in the tech-sector to pursue music full time. Now he travels the US sharing stories and songs and always collecting more. SAM TAYLOE: Through his full band vehicle, Time Sawyer, Sam Tayloe is interested in “real people and real songs” and that’s just what the listener finds in his music – a sense of realness. Blending a grassroots feel with heart-felt lyrics, Tayloe pulls the listener in with introspective ballads that land in that rootsy sweet spot where folk, alt-country, and rock gather for a good time. ABIGAIL DOWD – singer/songwriter/guitarist AND host of the songwriter series, Abigail grew up under the longleaf pines of North Carolina and comes from a long line of musicians. Known for her storytelling and command of an audience, she has been called “a writer of the highest caliber” (All Scene Eye). Her soulful voice and unique classical guitar style have been described by Acoustic Guitar Magazine as “The guitar-driven introspective folk of the 1970s is a touchstone, but so are blues and roots rock ’n’ roll.”
