Events

Relay Relay is the husband-and-wife indie alt-pop duo of Hannah and Jamie Rowen based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The pair performs a bouquet of indie sounds punctuated by powerful vocal melodies, catchy guitar riffs, and vibey synths woven together with hints of their folk beginnings and pop sensibilities.Since the band's formation, Stray Local, has performed internationally with festival appearances at FIMU (France), Fire in the Mountain (Wales), and Stonehenge Solstice Festival (United Kingdom) as well as stateside with various regional tours along the east coast. They have recently completed their first national "Run Wild" tour combining the couples passion for music and running performing from the Carolinas to California and collaborating with run clubs and races along the way.

John Ford is a blues singer songwriter from Cincinnati, Ohio. Ford's sound is influenced by the likes of Muddy Waters and Robert Johnson.

Synthesizing story-like lyrical melodies, a heavy hitting drum-and-bass combo, led by chorus-laden and overdriven guitars, For A Dollar has made a name for themselves as a premiere touring band, hailing from Southside Virginia. 

For A Dollar characterizes themselves as an indie band, with heavy rock influences, creating an entirely different, original sound with each song they play, as they stay adamant about their non-conformance to a specific genre. The band consists of lead singers Braiden Burke and Emily Morrison, guitarists Noah Carter and Cade Bohannon, bassist Zachary Davis, and drummer Jonathan Guynn. 

Featuring a unique ensemble of veteran musicians from around the Triangle, Liquid Garcia embodies the free spirited nature of Jerry and his music.

Jay & Cara" originated in Wilmington, NC where they met at an open mic in 2015. They have since carefully built their set list of songs that are meaningful to them and their journeys as musicians. Jay taught himself guitar at a young age and has studied with artists such as Ralph Bowen, Keith Ganz, and Scott Sawyer. In 2016 he released “Nice Sounds”, a collaborative album with Rene Plowden, followed by his first solo album “Cycles” in 2018 and is now part of the jazz composition grad program at NC Central University. Cara has been singing since she could talk, growing up performing on various stages before getting involved in musical theatre, a cappella groups, and writing her own music. Singing continues to be one of her favorite things to do. The two have created their own unique sound, bringing their different musical styles together to make something all their own.

By mixing classic rhythms borrowed from the blues & traditional folk with a more modern groove,. J Candeed creates a one-of-a-kind sound.

Original 5 piece rock band from Raleigh. 

BLASE is a multi-instrumentalist currently based out of Asheville NC.  

He is a nationally toured musician who dug his roots deep in the Chicago indie scene back in 2010.  Since then he has recorded on over fifteen records and has released eighteen of his original songs. He now resides in Asheville’s Land of the Sky mountains where he continues to record, produce, and perform.

“River Tramps blend the best elements of folk, blues, and classic country music, crafting tunes with harmony, gypsy jazz flourishes, and twang"

Spank is a five-piece unit of veteran players with a strong female lead vocal. Classic rock 'n soul "from Aretha to Zeppelin". 

The Mix Tapes is a band from Raleigh, NC. We are a unique mix of musicians and love all music.

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An absolute sonic feast for your ear-balls.  A winding double-helix of harmonic bliss.  A chance to grab the comet by it's tail and whip around the uni-verse in a spiral of intangible thought and energy.

Ryan Zimmerman is a singer/songwriter from Long Beach Island NJ. He is a roots musician dedicated to his craft of songwriting and performing live. Ryan started his music career on the Jersey Shore,where he currently calls home. An avid music fan and performer Ryan draws his influence from early roots performers up to todays consummate guitar players and singers. His windmill rhythmic guitar style is reminiscent of Ritchie Havens and his deep room filling voice summons Mark Sandman.    

 Ryan has toured extensively on both coasts opening for Zach Deputy, The Hope Social Club, Michael Allman, American Trappist and Marshall Crenshaw. He has also headlined his own events which he produces and promotes himself nationwide.

Much like the Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Atlanta Rhythm Section, and the Grateful Dead, The Runaway Grooms paint a spacious soundscape that expands in ever-widening circles, inviting us into warm, enveloping musical landscapes that traverse jazz, rock, and folk. Their newest album, This Road, captures the energy that the Colorado-based band brings to live performances, each song stretching out along a path filled with melodious meanderings and percussive pathways that dance around a central musical theme. With the tracks more or less recorded live in the studio, the true spirit of their music is revealed, one that reflects the musicians desire for their songs to live organically and for the flow of the band’s energy to be uninhibited; listening to the songs on This Road is like being in the front row at one of the band’s shows.

Recently voted best local musician in the WRAL awards, Garland Mason continues his successful music career playing locally in the Raleigh area. Garland plays a classic mix of rock, country, soul and blues.

The Petty Thieves are a good time Tom Petty cover band from Pittsboro, NC.

 A Blue Country, Soul, and Rock n' Roll rock band that came together on the streets of Asheville, NC. 

Relay Relay (formerly Stray Local) is the husband-and-wife indie alt-pop duo of Hannah and Jamie Rowen based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The pair performs a bouquet of indie sounds punctuated by powerful vocal melodies, catchy guitar riffs, and vibey synths woven together with hints of their folk beginnings and pop sensibilities.Since the band's formation, Stray Local, has performed internationally with festival appearances at FIMU (France), Fire in the Mountain (Wales), and Stonehenge Solstice Festival (United Kingdom) as well as stateside with various regional tours along the east coast. They have recently completed their first national "Run Wild" tour combining the couples passion for music and running performing from the Carolinas to California and collaborating with run clubs and races along the way.

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Secret Formula Band is a southern rock group out of Charlotte, North Carolina, that has been together since February 2022. The group brings a rugged, soulful noise to the stage that sounds as good as Miller Lite tastes. Drawing inspiration from some of their favorite blues, rock, and country artists – BB King, Pink Floyd, Tyler Childers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Grateful Dead - the group brings dynamic, improvisational music with a distinctly southern flair.

Ticket Link: https://www.tixr.com/groups/ypprojects/events/shwayze-420-earth-day-party-bowstring-60169

We are bringing back the King of Summer to Bowstring on April 21! Sharing the stage is blues groove unit, The Wright Ave and local favorite DJ Ahma. 

"The Extra Basics."  (Formerly "JetHorse").  We play covers from the 60s-Now.

Musical group out of Raleigh, NC that delivers a mix of rock, funk, reggae, and bluegrass to audiences in the Triangle and beyond.

Bearly Dead is an all-star cast of players with deep roots in the New England jam & festival scene. While the band plays all of the Grateful Dead classics, they also dive into an extended catalog, which may include any song that any member of the Dead ever performed. With over 230 songs in rotation and new material being added all the time, Bearly Dead performs wildly different setlists every night and ensures that each show is a unique experience. With no designated “Jerry” or “Bobby”, this band is able to breathe new life into songs with their fresh, high-energy approach to them. Bearly Dead is a setlist-nerd’s dream!

Raleigh, NC-based artist Chris McGinnis writes songs that exist somewhere between a hiccup and a heartache. His most recent EP, Songs For You, touches on the peculiarity of your hometown morphing beyond recognition. It tells the story of two Baby Boomers falling in and out of love across time zones and decades. It's about connection and disconnection alike. With the release of his debut full-length album Mamaw's Angel, Chris veers deeper into these familiar themes. Through tales of stolen Winnebagos and hip-shaking grandbabies, Chris' music is Appalachian absurdity for the 21st Century.

TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fooz-fighters-at-bowstring-pizza-brewyard-tickets-528540006387

Award Winning Foo Fighters tribute band featuring dynamic frontman Nicky Rich, FOOZ FIGHTERS have blazed a trail to become the most sought-after Foo Fighters tribute band in the Nation playing to packed crowds at concert venues, festivals and casinos in the U.S. and abroad.

Doors open at 6pm. All ages welcome. Event is rain or shine. No refunds. Guests may bring a small blanket, no lawn chairs please. Ticket provides general event admission to the Yard at Bowstring.

TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fooz-fighters-at-bowstring-pizza-brewyard-tickets-528540006387

The Original Rump Shakers are a 5 piece cover band based in Raleigh, North Carolina, known for their energetic and dynamic performances. 

Two dynamic local rock and blues bands out of the NC State music scene.

Free Show! Denver’s Magic Beans return April 30th, 2021 with their third studio album, Slice of Life, a 14 song documentation of a year spent away from the familiar confines of the road. Produced by Magic Beans - and Mastered by David Glasser (The Grateful Dead’s long time Mastering engineer) - Funk, soul, live electronica, and even bluegrass music find their way into this songbook from 4 band members that each bring their own flavor to the project. The different feels in the double record coexist harmoniously as the listener is slowly ramped up throughout the record. By the time you hit the second vinyl, the organic sounds of B3 organ and acoustic guitar give way to synths and drum sampling almost as if you’re descending into night.

By mixing classic rhythms borrowed from the blues & traditional folk with a more modern groove,. J Candeed creates a one-of-a-kind sound.

CINCO DE MAYO - FREE SHOW!

North Carolina based Satellite Dog brings funk and energy to the local jam band scene, specializing in covers of Grateful Dead and even their own originals. The Doink, based out of Raleigh, plays a wide array of rock, jam and funk music.

Eden Hill is a dynamic and versatile jam band that blends elements of funk and indie rock to create their unique sound.

FREE SHOW!

Beggars Banquet is the premier Rolling Stones Tribute Band of the Carolinas. With nine performers on stage, (including keyboards, horn, backup singers, percussion and cello) Beggars Banquet is true to the spirit of the songs and brings all the musical bells and whistles for a live Rock and Roll show that is a unique "Stones"  

musical/visual tribute band experience.

Jay & Cara" originated in Wilmington, NC where they met at an open mic in 2015. They have since carefully built their set list of songs that are meaningful to them and their journeys as musicians. The two have created their own unique sound, bringing their different musical styles together to make something all their own.

TICKET LINK: https://www.tixr.com/groups/ypprojects/events/bumpin-uglies-65609

Bumpin Uglies features melody-driven. free-spirited blend of ska, reggae, and punk with a strong focus on lyrics and crowd-pleasing grooves!

Born in a haze of soaring guitar riffs and irresistible driving rhythm, Electric Company pushes their high voltage rock & roll beyond the edge of the stage and onto the dance floor. Inspiration from The Rolling Stones, Dire Straits and Tom Petty have shaped a sound that’s unapologetically loud, wild and here for a good time. 

Relay Relay is the husband-and-wife indie alt-pop duo of Hannah and Jamie Rowen based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The pair performs a bouquet of indie sounds punctuated by powerful vocal melodies, catchy guitar riffs, and vibey synths woven together with hints of their folk beginnings and pop sensibilities.

Since the band's formation, Stray Local, has performed internationally with festival appearances at FIMU (France), Fire in the Mountain (Wales), and Stonehenge Solstice Festival (United Kingdom) as well as stateside with various regional tours along the east coast. They have recently completed their first national "Run Wild" tour combining the couples passion for music and running performing from the Carolinas to California and collaborating with run clubs and races along the way.

TICKET LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-dave-matthew-tribute-band-tickets-574860060917

The Dave Matthew Tribute Band is the #1 touring DMB tribute band in the world and they are playing a ticketed show on The Yard @ Bowstring, with local favorite jam band Satellite Dog. Can't wait to see you all out there this summer for one heck of a Yard Party! Tickets are linked above, all sales final on Eventbrite. 

TICKET LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/red-not-chili-peppers-tickets-566882379457

THE RED NOT CHILI PEPPERS pay tribute to the ultimate funk rock quartet – a band who has transcended three decades of chart-topping success as well as developed one of the largest die-hard followings in the world. Come be reminded of the hits and high energy performances that brought the Chili Pepper’s international acclaim. Having performed at many of the country’s most prestigious concert halls as well as every major tribute festival, the Red Not’s sincere devotion to that classic Chili Pepper sound is filling venues and rocking people’s socks off around the US and abroad. With the ability to span over three decades of hits and hundreds of songs, every show provides a unique and high energy live music experience.

Treat your dad and join us for Father's Day!

TICKET LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/zoso-w-topguns-tickets-590344956657?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

High-wire musicianship combined with ZOSO's spot-on recreation of the presence of Led Zeppelin onstage keeps fans excited. Dubbed "the most exacting of all the Led Zeppelin tributes" by St. Petersburg Times, the band performs fully fleshed-out versions of classics like "Kashmir," "Trampled Under Foot," and "Stairway to Heaven."

TopGuns are hard-hitting rockers who formed in 2022 and debuted 90's grunge rips and beats at Hopscotch Festival in Raleigh and will be touring in 2023 to support the record.