Doug Davis (full band) w/ Couldn’t Be Happiers
Doug Davis is another one of those middle-aged white guys with a Telecaster, making music on the indie/Americana/rootsy/singer-songwriter spectrum. Do we need another? Probably not. What Doug brings to the table, however, is a ridiculously deep pocket of songwriting experience and an impressive resume of working-band experience that’s helped him hone his stage show over the last few decades. He’s been a fixture on the southeastern regional scene for many years, as a producer, sideman, a leader of the Triad community project the Vagabond Saints’ Society, a founding member of club bands like The Breakfast Club and the Plaids, and as an all-around musical instigator. He’s also been known to moonlight as Fake Mick Jagger in Triangle-area Stones band, Beggars Banquet. But his heart lies in his original music. Doug also performs and writes with NC-based roots-rock band, Magnolia Green. Doug has also performed with Chris Stamey, Mitch Easter, Alejandro Escovedo, Robyn Hitchcock, Sally Spring, Mark Kano, Artie Lamonica (the Shirts), Jerry Chapman, and many others, and he’s opened for Cracker, The Smithereens, Tift Merritt, Smashmouth, Sister Hazel, and many others. His music has been featured in dozens of television shows and films, including “Saturday Night Live,” “Dateline,” “The Voice,” and “Last Call With Carson Daly.”
Pageant w/ Parallel Lives
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.
Leilani Kilgore and Mia Morris
Leilani Kilgore:“Like Joan Jett but shreds.” Mai Morris:Mia Morris is an alt-pop singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She’s released over 40 original songs, has over 400K followers across all platforms, and has played hundreds of shows including opening for Collective Soul and Candlebox in 2023. Mia was featured by American Songwriter, had two national live-television performances of her original songs on America’s Got Talent, and is known for her impressive one-woman band and looping prowess. As a highly sought after touring musician on multiple instruments, she’s also played all over the US and UK with numerous artists contributing to her showmanship, charisma and comfort on any stage.Her catalogue of work also includes the release of over 200 YouTube videos garnering over 20 million views and 85K subscribers. Mia’s unprecedented versatility and talent shines as she not only writes original songs and plays all the instruments, she also records & produces the songs and music videos.Since moving to Nashville in 2017, Mia has become well-known as a touring musician playing multiple instruments across several genres for artists including The Dead Deads, Beth Nielson Chapman, Pam Tillis, Lindsay Ell, G-Love, Jamie O’Neal, The Ataris, and GRLwood. Additionally, she has co-written and recorded projects with dozens of hit songwriters and well-known artists that include members of The All-American Rejects and Fountains of Wayne.While her first love is the drums, her musical talents continue expanding and include the bass, guitar, cajon, keys, ukulele, harmonica, and melodica. She has parlayed her unique multi-instrumentalist skills into a looping, one-woman band production captivating audiences everywhere she performs. Keep your eye on Mia. At only 19 years old, it’s fair to say that her music career has only just begun.
Anon Trio Ft. Felix Pastorious with Lemon City Trio
Felix Pastorius is a highly regarded American bassist, celebrated for his innovative contributions to jazz and fusion music. Born on July 7, 1982, Felix carved a niche for himself in the music industry through his exceptional talent and dedication to the craft. From an early age, he demonstrated a keen aptitude for the bass, quickly mastering its complexities and developing a unique style that blends jazz, funk, and fusion, creating a sound that resonates with a broad audience. His professional career, which took off in the early 2000s, saw Felix becoming a sought-after musician, collaborating with a diverse array of artists and bands. He significantly contributed to the jazz ensemble Yellowjackets, where his creative bass lines and musical versatility shone, adding a fresh dynamic to the band’s evolving sound. Besides his work with established acts, Felix is also known for his involvement with Hipster Assassins, and The Social Experiment, showcasing his ability to navigate through various musical genres with ease. Felix Pastorius has been celebrated for his technical skill, musical intelligence, and emotive playing, making significant contributions to contemporary music. Beyond performing, he is committed to musical education, sharing his passion and knowledge with aspiring musicians. His career is a testament to his individual artistry and the transformative potential of dedication to music, establishing him as a distinct and influential figure in the music world. Born on July 7, 1982, into a family steeped in musical legacy, Felix is the younger son of the legendary jazz bassist Jaco Pastorius, whose groundbreaking work left an indelible mark on the jazz genre.Lemon City Trio formed as a soul jazz organ trio, and has since evolved into a band with its own sound and unique repertoire. The band hails from Miami, Fl and has made a name for itself throughout the state, and up the east coast. Ranging from edgy fusion grooves, to dreamy space Rock, and everything in between, LCT takes its audience on a journey from start to finish.
Jamie McLean Band with The Justin Cody Fox Band
Jamie McLean Band creates a musical gumbo that incorporates New Orleans soul, middle Americana roots, Delta blues and New York City swagger. Jamie McLean Band is a triple threat. The group’s energetic and captivating live show is undeniable. McLean’s fiery guitar has joined the ranks of Derek Trucks, Gregg Allman, Aaron Neville, Dr. John and more on stages from from Madison Square Garden to Japan’s Fuji Rock. His blue eyed southern soul vocals ooze real emotion. And his top line songwriting chops have crafted profound, honest and heartfelt songs that will keep you singing along, dancing along and feeling like the song was written about you.
Josh Clark’s Visible Spectrum w/ Vintage Astronaut
Josh Clark’s Visible Spectrum transcends the experience of your typical powerhouse outfit of talented musicians. Crafted spontaneity is their specialty, taking you everywhere from the deepest funk imaginable to the sweet, sultry tones of American soul. Driven by Asheville, North Carolina’s finest, accomplished bassist, Josh Clark functions as the ringleader of a hand-selected cast of musical titans. JCVS has been featured alongside a host of notable acts, including Snarky Puppy, Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band, Empire Strikes Brass, and many more. If you want to get down and feel the inner jolt of your funky spirit while you do it, do not miss out on JCVS.Vintage Astronaut Now; the only time after yesterday that matters to any great extent to the people of tomorrow. Haircut:2082 AD is the second album of four total albums culled from over 15 hours of improvised music during a weeklong residency in Winston-Salem, NC. Featuring the thoughtful rhythmic musings of celebrated master percussionist Jonathan Collin Greene , the harmonic wonders of avant synthesist Michael Kinchen, and led by heroic captain and digital/analog low frequency pioneer John Daniel Ray . This music will literally rearrange the molecular configurations in your body to a more harmonious state and thus erase greed and hatred from the world.
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.
Get Back! with Dit
The Deluge with Justin Fedor
Their debut record Cryin’ on the Vine, features “StrangeWorld’..which won best R&B song of 2010 from the international JohnLennon Songwriting Contest.Their second release ElephantGraveyard features the talents of Kofi Burbridge (Tedeschi/Trucks Band) and showcases the group’s vast musical range, capturing moments of spinster story telling to raw and unfettered revelry.When Page HS & UNCG grad Justin Fedor left Greensboro in 2001 for Scottsdale, AZ, he thought he was leaving music behind him as well, but a chance meeting with Neil Young in Columbus, OH reset his priorities & shortly thereafter Fedor moved back east to settle in Charlotte, NC in 2005 where he started the now defunct Americana rock outfit, The New Familiars. Since then, Fedor has toured the US sharing the bill with many artists including Gregg Allman, Levon Helm, Taj Mahal, Del McCoury, Sam Bush, Bob Margolin, Tim O’Brien, The Infamous Stringdusters, & more. Fedor also plays bass with psychedelic rockers Ancient Cities, who have been featured at some of the nation’s most prestigious music festivals including Newport Folk Festival & CMJ as well as regional favorites Shakori Hills & FloydFest. Fedor also toured as bass played for The Shinn Band alongside Rock’N’Roll Hall of Famer Dave Krusen (Pearl Jam) & Christopher Thorn (Blind Melon). In 2013, Fedor created Tribute To Benefit, a concert series that continues to raise thousands of dollars annually for Levine Children’s Hospital & Roof Above, Charlotte’s frontline nonprofit combatting homelessness. Fedor continues to write, record, & perform in the Americana music world both as a solo artist & with his band, The Denim Denim.
Chuck Mountain, Jesse Dunks, and Turkey Boy
