APP AID Fundraiser for Community Foundation of Western NC
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APP AID Fundraiser for Community Foundation of Western NC
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Wallice
Wallice is an indie pop wunderkind who has swiftly become one of Gen Z’s most exciting new voices, known for her tongue-in-cheek, self-effacing anthems. After picking up her first instrument at age 6, Wallice started writing songs in middle school and later played in her high school band, inspired by the lyricism of Thom Yorke, Lana Del Rey and the punky irreverence of Weezer and No Doubt. She also modelled and acted (once appearing in an episode of Frasier) throughout adolescence, with her former actress mother supporting all creative pursuits. A proud college dropout, she attended the New School in New York City for Jazz Vocal performance for a year before moving back to California and connecting with childhood friend marinelli, who helped her hone the wistful indie pop style that led to her rise. A breakout 2021 culminated in the release of her debut EP Off the Rails, her signing to Dirty Hit, her first sold-out headline shows and support tours. Her second EP 90s American Superstar pushed Wallice even further, chronicling the rise and fall of a fictional version of herself. She wrapped up 2022 on a very high note with a gorgeous autobiographical song and video titled “Japan” and a sold out US headline run. Now about to tour Asia and Australia as direct support for the 1975, Wallice is rolling out her third EP while on the road. She’ll then roll into a headline US tour this summer before heading to the UK for Reading and Leeds. She has found champions in the likes of Vogue, New York Times, The FADER, BBC Radio 1, Pigeons & Planes, Steve Lamacq, Zane Lowe and NME, where she was named as part of the ‘NME 100’ for 2022. Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Soundcloud | YouTube | TikTok | Spotify
Kyle Hume & The Astronomers
Growing up banging on drums at an early age while somewhat reluctantly taking piano lessons, Kyle fell in love with music. Take a car ride with Kyle or check out his extensive playlists and you’ll get a peek into his creative mind, but also be left a little confused as to what music he really likes…that’s because he doesn’t like music, he loves it…everything about it! Proudly hailing from his hometown in Louisville, KY now Nashville-based Hume enjoys balancing work with play. As a writer, vocalist and producer, Kyle’s committed to discovering his own sound…every day, in every session, with every song. Kyle regards his breakthrough song “If I Would Have Known” as something truly special. A song he was inspired to write by a fan that continues to bring healing to millions around the world who’ve lost someone special. Described as “empathetic and honest.” Kyle has a gift for writing songs that give voice to those who can’t find the words themselves, especially when faced with personal struggle. One fan said it best, “You speak for us all!” Kyle invites his fans to not just listen to his music but also experience it in person at one of his shows coming soon! Website | Instagram | Spotify | YouTube The Astronomers are the band you can’t help but root for. Led by frontman Michael Stensland and producer Ben Baker, the duo boasts a dynamic and energy-filled performance that blends pop, rock, and electronic elements, resulting in a sound that’s uniquely their own. Formed in 2019 and proudly independent the duo write, produce, mix, and master tracks from their home studio in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Their music gained momentum in 2020 with the release of single “Overthinking,” which received support from top 40 radio station; 101.1 WIXX, hitting #1 on Christmas Eve of 2020. Subsequent singles “Bad Type” and “Hotel Rooms” also received full rotation status, with “Hotel Rooms” charting at #88 on US top 40 radio and hitting #1 on 101.1 WIXX. In 2023, The Astronomers embarked on three headline tours across the United States in support of their debut album, “The Occasion,” culminating in performances alongside national acts American Authors, LIT, Neon Trees, and more. Chapter 4 unfolds for The Astronomers with their highly anticipated 16-track sophomore album, “Not Forever Anymore,” set to release on May 17th. In an innovative approach, the band is releasing a new song every other week leading up to the album launch, expressing their dedication to giving each song the spotlight it deserves. With their undeniable talent, captivating live performances, and authentic sound, it’s only a matter of time before The Astronomers become household names. Website | Instagram | Facebook | Spotify | YouTube | TikTok
Victoria Victoria
Breakout artist Victoria Victoria is praised for her proficient songwriting and celebratory live performances, inviting audiences into a communal experience. In 2023, Victoria Victoria was named a “rising act” by RollingStone after performing on NPR’s Mountain Stage. Joined by her siblings and an air tight rhythm section, the group is brimming with lush harmonies and bewitching chemistry, leaving the audience charmed and wanting more. Website | Instagram | Facebook | Spotify | YouTube
With Love, Little Chair, Sugar Snap Peas
Western North Carolina Benefit Concert. All proceeds will go to help those affected by Hurricane Helene via Asheville Relief. Unfortunately, Omni will no longer be playing. With Love is the project of Carrboro-based songwriter Reilly Milburn, brought to the stage with multi-instrumentalists Emmaus Holder, Max Levinson, John DiSabito, Bradley Robasky, and Steve. Formed in late 2022, With Love melds elements of indie, rock, and emotional hardcore with plans to release its first full length LP in early 2025. Bandcamp | Instagram | Spotify
Schooner “You Forget About Your Heart” 20th Anniversary Vinyl Release Show
$5 from each ticket will be directed to WNC hurricane relief. Soon after the start of this millennium, the long-fabled music scene in the middle of North Carolina seemed on the cusp of a new renaissance. Avaricious talk of Chapel Hill as the next Seattle had subsided to the slow simmer of people making music because it’s what they loved; Raleigh’s wild alt-country moment had likewise downshifted, some groups breaking up and others settling into the rhythms of lifers. But a crop of young bands bolstered by upstart labels and an enthusiastic audience in several interconnected little cities—Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and their many hinterlands—increasingly felt like they had something significant to say. The ever-wooing Rosebuds led the charge nationally, but Des Ark, DeYarmond Edison, Ticonderoga, and The Kingsbury Manx were just four in a flood of groups that made that moment feel so rich. Of them all, Schooner might have been the most beguiling, with a 2004 debut, You Forget About Your Heart, that remains a gem of sad-eyed Southern songwriting wonder, even if most people have yet to hear it. As is inevitable in small and energetic scenes where everyone abuts everyone else’s business, Schooner sprang from a few different disconnected projects. Songwriter Reid Johnson and guitarist Tripp Cox played plangent rock that echoed Britpop in a band called The A.M. Johnson, meanwhile, was making lo-fi recordings in his apartment near N.C. State, late-night testaments of a recent grad enduring a breakup and wondering just where his life was going. When The A.M. couldn’t make a show in early 2003, Johnson, Cox, and a few friends stepped forward with full-band versions of these softer songs. They were so excited that a keyboard was smashed, which accidentally busted Johnson’s prized acoustic guitar, too. Anyway, less a year later, not only had Schooner’s lineup solidified—Johnson up front, sister Kathryn on keys and exquisite harmonies, Cox on bass and occasional guitar, and scene veteran Billy Alphin adding soul on the drums—but they’d also made a record, You Forget About Your Heart. This will be the first time You Forget About Your Heart will be on vinyl. It is an expanded reissue with three previously unreleased demos, a 20-track companion download with nine additional demos and home recordings, and extensive liner notes documenting the time period by Grayson Harver Currin. Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Threads
Alt Bloom
Alt Bloom is an alternative soul artist from Montana who discovered his passion for music at a young age singing and playing with anyone he could while growing up. After honing his craft in various bands and solo projects, Alt Bloom emerged as a culmination of love and passion for self and music. He’s an explorer of new sounds and places, and his style blends together elements of soul, rock, and R&B with his own unique palette. Currently living in a converted school bus near his studio in LA, Alt Bloom’s music reflects his unconventional lifestyle. He’s collaborated with a range of notable musicians, including Oak, John Hill, The Orphanage, Noel Zancanella, Common Kings, Rebelution, Double Camp and Shinedown, showcasing his versatility as a musician and songwriter. Alt Bloom has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Andy Grammar, Lukas Graham, and Caye, and his music leaves a lasting impression on his listeners with its soulful vocals, pulsing beats, and thought-provoking lyrics. Whether he’s experimenting with new sounds or delivering heartfelt performances on stage, Alt Bloom is sure to leave an impression that lingers long after the music stops. Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Spotify | YouTube | TikTok
Chatham County Line Holiday Tour
Launched a little more than twenty years ago in Raleigh, North Carolina, Chatham County Line built a devoted local following on the strength of their genre-bending live show—an intoxicating blend of bluegrass, folk, country, and rock and roll—before breaking out internationally with their 2003 self-titled debut. In the years to come, the band would go on to release eight more critically acclaimed studio albums, top the Billboard Bluegrass Chart four times, collaborate with the likes of Judy Collins, Sharon Van Etten, and Norwegian star Jonas Fjeld, earn two gold records in Norway (where they were also twice nominated for the Spellemannprisen, Norway’s equivalent of a Grammy), and share bills with everyone from Guy Clark and Lyle Lovett to Steve Martin & Martin Short and The Avett Brothers. NPR hailed the group as “a bridge between bluegrass traditions and a fresh interpretation of those influences,” while Uncut lauded their “powerful melodies and gorgeous harmonies,” and Pitchfork dubbed their music “timeless.” The band’s latest release, Hiyo, marks the band’s first release since the departure of their longtime banjo player and serves as something of a reintroduction to the roots stalwarts, complete with new sounds, new collaborators, and a whole new lease on life. Recorded at Asheville’s Echo Mountain studio with co-producer/engineer Rachael Moore (Kacey Musgraves, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss), the collection finds the trio—Dave Wilson (lead singer/guitarist), John Teer (fiddle/mandolin) and Greg Readling (bass/pedal steel), embracing change at every turn, experimenting with fresh sonic palettes and innovative approaches to their core instrumentation. The songwriting remains classic Chatham County Line here—rich, evocative tales of love and heartbreak, joy and sorrow, righteousness and revenge—but the settings have evolved to incorporate synthesizers, drum machines, and more electric guitar and percussion than ever before. Given the group’s string band roots and decades spent singing around a single microphone, the results are nothing short of revelatory, taking an enduring sound and injecting it with a thrilling new spirit of discovery and vitality. Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube
