BAL, …Of Sinking Ships, and Larry Wayne Slaton
In early 2020 longtime bandmates, Jack Foster (House of Fools, Sarah Shook & the Disarmers) and Jordan Powers (House of Fools, Far-Less), decided it was time to look to the stars for newfound inspiration. BAL blasted off, drawing from a love of all things sci-fi, as well as a shared affinity for ‘90s Alt/Indie and Heavy Rock music. Joined by longtime bandmates David McLaughlin and Joseph Powers, the four piece deliver a grunge-infused cacophony of song and sound. …Of Sinking Ships is a dynamic instrumental band from Charlotte, NC featuring members of Hopesfall, HRVRD, One Amazin’ Kid, and Far-Less. Heavy and spacey rock that is rooted in driving rhythms with guitar-led melody. Witnesses say it is the sound of burning stars colliding and collapsing into churning galaxies of all-enveloping black holes. Larry Wayne Slaton of Old Heavy Hands trades in his telecaster for an acoustic guitar to deliver a poignant, punk rock-infused set of original sing-alongs.
Greener Side Halloween Comedy Hour
Mike Dillon And Punkadelic featuring Nikki Glaspie and Brian Haas
A trio featuring Mike Dillon (Ricki Lee Jones, Ani DiFranco, Les Claypool) on vibraphone, marimba, Prophet 6, congas, and bongos, Brian Haas (Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey) on Fender Rhodes, piano, bass Moog and melodica and Nikki Glaspie (Beyonce, Nth Power) on drums, cymbals and vocals, Punkadelick is the unified vision of six hands creating a world that often sounds like the work of an ensemble three times the size. During 2020 and 2021, while many music venues were still shuttered, the group began touring, sweating their way through cuts Dillon and Haas had composed during quarantine writing sessions. Locking in on stage, it quickly became clear the band was functioning at a level that made the hair on their arms stand at attention—even for three live music veterans accustomed to life on the road.
Sam Fribush Organ Trio Holiday Party
Sam Fribush is bring his animal holiday show tha can’t be missed to Flat Iron! Get your tickets now!Keyboardist Sam Fribush is on the frontlines of the Hammond organ revival. His debut release, the SF Organ Trio, was produced by Charlie Hunter and recorded over quarantine in North Carolina. Fribush became a member of Hiss Golden Messenger in 2021. Currently based in Greensboro, NC, Fribush has brought his fonky, soulful vibe home to the town where he was born and raised.
Old Heavy Hands, Tab One (of Kooley High) and Donnie Doolittle
Formed in 2015 in Greensboro, North Carolina, Old Heavy Hands forge a compelling brand of heartfelt southern rock informed as much by the Muscle Shoals tradition as the DIY punk rock of their youth. At its core, Old Heavy Hands is about the bonds of family and the loyalty of lifelong friendships. Born from the ashes of tragedies, theirs are songs by real people for real people — inspired by true events. Tab-One was born and raised in North Carolina. He currently resides in Raleigh, NC and is best known for his work with Kooley High. Tab weaves insightful lyricism with soulful beats. Over a decade of writing, recording and performing have solidified Tab’s spot as one of the best hip hop artists to arise from the North Carolina scene. North Carolina artist Donnie Doolittle makes distinctively moody, synth-driven anthems that hover between dark retro-pop and melancholic rock-and-roll. Over the past half-decade he’s earned a following for his playful approach to darkness, blending bright, poppy melodies into ominous soundscapes with cinematic sensibility. Called everything from “Southern New-Wave” to “Goth Americana” by the press, his genre-bending sound has drawn comparisons to singular acts like Orville Peck, Leonard Cohen, Nick Cave, and Iggy Pop.
Dance From Above ft. Hush Hush
Dance From Above ft. Hush Hush w/ 50ft, Niervash, & Alvin Shavers $10
NC’s Talking Heads Tribute
NC’s Talking Heads Tribute is getting back together at Flat Iron New Year’s Eve! Featuring: -Keith Ingalls -Joel Henry -Julian Sizemore -Carri Smithey -Ryan Burgess -Josh Coe Opening the show Carri Smithey and The Ends w/ Joel Henry and Julian Sizemore!
Dan Davis Trio
Dan Davis Trio is back for their monthly Sunday jazz residency! Suggested Donation $10
Bob Margolin with Justin Fedor
Bob Margolin with special guest Justin Fedor.A concert to benefit the Greensboro Urban Ministry. This will be a limited seated show. Make sure you get here early to grab the best seat!
Queen Bees with The Shoaldiggers
Not Your Average Folk contenders Queen Bees + The Shouldiggers team up for a special night at Flat Iron!
