Friday, Sept 20th
5:00pm
falllift
It's been almost two years since falllift released their debut Indie Folk EP (Sunday Sessions) but they sound like they've played together their whole lives. The duo tends to step outside of traditional genres, integrating life experiences with their combined musical knowledge, to create authentic and intentional sound. Truly an "Americana" blended sound with often haunting vocals.
7:30pm
Old Heavy Hands
Introducing Old Heavy Hands, the authentic southern sound that resonates with a raw edge – a y’allternative, southern rock act hailing from Greensboro, NC.
Described as "Americana with teeth," Old Heavy Hands brings a visceral and unapologetic approach to their music. Their songs are steeped in the rich traditions of southern storytelling, yet delivered with a modern intensity that captivates audiences from all walks of life.
6:15pm
Effing & Blinding
Effing & Blinding is a high energy live rock n roll band. Or as they say of themselves, "Just four guys that love what they do and love meeting new friends to add to our rock n roll family."
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Notable fan quote: "Sounds like a GOOD F***IN TIME in my earbuds...like I wanna climb in my own ears, crack a beer, rock my @ss off."
8:45pm
Cliff Wheeler Band
"A true force in the country music scene, this artist seamlessly blends classic rock and outlaw country to create a unique and unforgettable sound," says Christy "Sweet Tea" Andrulonis - CCMA Founder and Country Music Radio Personality.
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This quote is 100% accurate but don't be too eager to pigeonhole the Cliff Wheeler Band as one specific genre - country, rock and blues all have their moment here.
Saturday, Sept 21st
5:30 pm
Skylar Gudasz
Gudasz has concentrated her attention on matters of the mind and heart, last issuing a solo record with 2020’s Cinema (“★★★★ a career-making star turn” —MOJO) after her 2016 debut Oleander (“the Joni Mitchell the South never had” —Bitter Southerner). Between her LPs, Gudasz has registered a long list of extracurricular credits, taking up playing in the live bands of Hiss Golden Messenger, Eric Bachmann, Big Star’s Third, and spearheading the Ask Me Anything super trio tour with Libby Rodenbough and Kate Rhudy. She’s staked out her own poetic corner as a songwriter, drawing upon influences that span rootsy surf, witchy rock and roll, cinematic Southern twang, and dreamy art-pop.
8:00 pm
Bombadil
Bombadil is a four-piece Americana, folk-pop band from Durham. The band, active since 2005, is known for their creative and heartfelt lyrics, lush vocal harmonies, thoughtful arrangements, and engaging live show. With 8 full length albums Bombadil has a great, and lengthy, list of work to draw from in their performances.
4:15pm
Deaf Andrews
Hailing from Charlotte, Deaf Andrews has continues to push their personal limits of creativity and emotional tuneness. Making it a priority to capture some of the magic energy that fuels their live shows, their sound is organic, direct, and channels the essence of true rock and roll while also exploring the experimental freedom of modern indie pop.
Catchy guitar layers and smooth tones are complemented with rousing lyrics that underscore feelings of love, recklessness, and comfort.
6:45 pm
Suburban Key Party
Suburban Key Party is a Virginia Beach, VA based alternative rock band. Singer/songwriter Tom Southern has been recording and performing under the Suburban Key Party moniker since 2008. His sixth and most recent album, “Darkness and Rainbows” is a collaboration with recording engineer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Chris Kendrick. That album resulted in SKP being named the 2023 VEER Awards "Indie-Pop" Band of the Year.