Sam Fribush Organ Trio (Album Release Show) featuring Charlie Hunter and Calvin Napper
Sam Fribush Organ Trio (album release show) featuring Charlie Hunter and Calvin Napper.Over the past few years, Sam Fribush has positioned himself at the forefront of organ trio music with his blend of deep, grooving funk and soul jazz. Following in the tradition of players like Jimmy Smith, Groove Holmes, and Shirley Scott, he has shown his ability to stand with the greats while propelling the genre forward with an impressive balance of soul and musicality. Today, the young bandleader has shared the first single and title track from his upcoming Sam Fribush Trio album, People Please. Set to arrive on March 15th, the album features Fribush’s frequent collaborator Charlie Hunter on guitar and drummer Calvin Napper as well as Xavier Lynn(guitar: Ghost-Note, MonoNeon) and Nick Falk (drums). All songs were composed by Sam Fribush and the album was mixed and mastered by Chris Boerner.
Streetlight Cadence w/ Tom Troyer of Farewell Friend
An undying sense of adventure has anchored Streetlight Cadence since their humble beginningsas street performers in Honolulu, Hawai’i. Their punkish energy on acoustic instrumentsintertwines with intimate storytelling to create a band that has scored numerous placements onBillboard’s Heatseekers Chart, two Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards for Alternative Album of the Year,and an Emmy® nomination for their self-produced television series, “Will Play For Food”. Thepower trio consists of Jon Andrew Franklin (violin), Ben Chai (banjo), and Clara Stegall (guitar),and their unparalleled artistic fervor delivers an evening that is brighter than ever.w/ Tom TroyerSinger/songwriter Tom Troyer’s eclectic style traverses folk, rock and blues.
Florencia & The Feeling w/ Ranford Almond Duo
Florencia & the Feeling w/ Ranford Almond DuoLive at Flat IronSaturday, March 23, 2024Doors 7:30pm / Show 8:30pm$15 adv / $18 day of Johnson City, Tennessee-based pop-funk fusion band Florencia & the Feeling independently releasedits debut album, Birthday, in March 2023, which Vents Magazine called, “pure, unadulterated fun”.Since its conception in April 2021, the five-piece has been impressing listeners with its upbeat funkygrooves, heartfelt songwriting, and all-around good vibes, loading its music with four-part harmonies, hints of jazz, and Latin roots. The five members of the band, Florencia Rusinol (lead vox), Andrew Kramer (guitar), Isaac Ratliff(keys), Nick Castro (bass) & Austin Herron (drums), fuse together the many genres in all of theirbackgrounds – funk, jazz, Nu Soul, jam, pop, indie rock, roots, and more – to create a distinctiveblend. This fusion has earned the group recognition and esteemed performances, such as the BristolRhythm & Roots Reunion in Tennessee/Virginia, Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival in North Carolina,and an opening slot for The Mavericks. Radio Bristol praised the band’s “tight rhythmic jams andgroovy guitar riffs,” while the Bristol Herald Courier called their sound “happy music” and “joyfulnoise,” applauding that “their songs compel smiles on faces and dancing from feet.”**Bringing the soul from Greensboro, North Carolina, Ranford Almond is a young singer/songwriter and troubadour that has begun to make his mark across the Southeast. Raspy fresh vocals meet the Appalachian strings of Ranford’s guitar, reminiscent of John Prine and Towns Van Zandt with his own unique stamp. Furthermore, his talent extends far beyond composition and acoustic picking, as he is a warrior on the electric as well. Ranford plays as a solo artist and leads a full band.
OPEN MIC NIGHT ft. Laura Jane Vincent
OPEN MIC NIGHT IS BACK! Open Mic Night is BACK!Wednesday, January 24, 20247pmCome enjoy a night of FREE local talent!w/ featured artist: Laura Jane Vincent Performers: Sign up at door begins at 5pm!
Triad City Beat 10 Year Anniversary w/ Special Guests Queen Bees
Come celebrate Triad City Beat’s 10 Year Anniversary w/ special guests Queen Bees & Katie.BlvdWednesday, March 20, 2024 6pm$20 Suggested Donation QUEEN BEES is a musical collaboration between three North Carolina-based multimedia artists: award-winning musician and journalist, Molly McGinn; renowned electronic music producer and songwriter, Quilla; and esteemed musician and creative producer Kate Musselwhite Tobey. They use a unique blend of traditional acoustic instruments, modern electronic components, vocal harmonies and the folk tradition of storytelling to bring people together and shed light on current issues. Their collaboration goes beyond the traditional construct of a band because they also create visual stories and cultural experiences for diverse audiences. Their songs uplift audiences and dance to the rhythm of social change. Their first track, “Ravens and the Wrens” (Ritual Fire Records, 2021), was inspired by the personal experiences of trans author Sam Peterson. Past collaborations between Molly McGinn and Quilla include “Wild and Kind” (2016)—a musical prayer written to raise awareness about plans to build a canal in Nicaragua that would devastate the local agricultural economy in its path. Collaborations between Quilla and Kate Tobey include “Old Souls” (2020) and forthcoming tracks “Bloodlines” and “You Belong Here,” which explore ancestry and migration. QUEEN BEES see their music as a responsibility to serve the community. Their music emphasizes a strong beat, meticulous stringed arrangements, delightful harmonies and bright rhythm guitar. Katie Blvd is a multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter, and beat maker from Raleigh, NC. She plays locally around Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham, NC. She is known for her smoky-sweet-deep voice, unconventional lyricism, bosso nova style guitar, and 90’s inspired beat selections. She writes with hopes that people understand her, leave with insight, and a different view on the way to approach music.
Dance From Above ft. GUM.MP3
Dance From Above Presents:GUM.MP3 w/ Rahl, 50ft, Niervash, + Alvin ShaversSaturday, January 20, 20249pm-until$12 advance // $15 day of
Pageant w/ Oceanic
Pageant is a blues-influenced, glam rock band, based in High Point, NC. With Roxxi Dirt on bass and vocals, Dylan Dynasty on drums, and Dezzy Foxx on 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 a makeshift home studio, their first songs were written and released as demos on YouTube in September 2020. After lots of time, reformation, and dedication, they traveled to Durham, NC in late 2022 to record their first official album with producer Scotty Sandwich which was released in August of this year. After conquering legendary venues across the country, spending countless hours together writing music, 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.
Jacoozy with Dylan Innes And The Business
Jacoozy is a jam, funk, and indie band formed in Boone, NC in 2021. Featuring guitarists Killian Wright and Will Fentress, drummer Pauly Scott (known as Pauly) keyboardist Isaac McMurray, all members of the band contribute vocals. With a vast range of influences ranging from classic jam bands to pop, Jacoozy shows are known for their captivating, dynamic, and high-energy live performances.
Toothsome EP Release w/ Spirit System + Instant Regrets
Toothsome EP Release Show with Spirit System and Instant Regrets!Saturday, February 10, 2024Doors 7:30pm / Show 8:30pm$10 adv / $12 day ofGreensboro, NC’s Toothsome is a band that skates the line of 90s/2000s alternative rock and the indie punk explosion of the mid-2010s. With chill out melodies soundtracking introspective lyrics, Toothsome takes us on a journey through songs of autumn vibes that will stick to you more than cat hair on your sweater.
Jeffrey Martin X The Turkey Buzzards
As a babe Jeffrey Martin sought out solitude as often as he could find it. One night he stayed up under the covers with a flashlight and a DiscMan, listening to Reba McEntire’s ‘That’s the Night that the Lights Went Out in Georgia’ on repeat until the DiscMan ran out of batteries. That night he became a songwriter, although he didn’t actually write a song until years later. Eventually he found his way to a writing degree, and then a teaching degree. His students were fierce and unstoppable forces, and for all that they took from him in sleep and sense, they gave him a hundred times back in sparks and humility. Alas, music, the tour life, was a constant raccoon scratching at the back door. Jeffrey spent nights on end staring off into the dark, wondering if he could bear to leave teaching to go on tour full time. Eventually his brain caught up with what his guts had known for months. Jeffrey Martin tours full time these days. He prefers to drive if he can help it. Flying feels like the microwave of transportation. Driving is a slow cook over a wood fire. Martin currently lives in Portland, OR where most of his home time is spent wandering the neighborhoods with his good dog Jones, eavesdropping for song content. He finished recording a NEW ALBUM in January 2023, due out in the fall of this year. “Much like the duo themselves, the songs range near and far. From the sticky humidity of North Carolina to the dusty cellars of the West, The Turkey Buzzards tell simplistic stories that unravel through gritty vocals and thoughtful harmonies. The carefully crafted guitar riffs set against a solid bone bass stretch out across an American landscape with enough depth to sink well beneath the skin.”
