The Blazers host a Lifetime Celebration for Parthenon Huxley (aka Rick Miller of the Blazers)
Featuring Lee Gildersleeve, Ron Taylor, Don Dixon, Ken Yow, Debra DeMilo & Brian Barnes, Doug Guild, & more
Hiss Golden Messenger – I’m People Tour
A limited number of Two Night Passes are available here. Hiss Golden Messenger is the long-running musical project led by North Carolina-based singer, songwriter, and producer M.C. Taylor. The project has evolved over the last decade into one of the most respected and celebrated in contemporary Americana, blending folk, country, soul and gospel influences with deeply introspective, poetic, and conscious songwriting. Across multiple critically acclaimed, Grammy nominated albums, Hiss Golden Messenger has become known for its warmth and emotional clarity, as well as Taylor’s ability to connect the personal and poetic with the political without losing intimacy or musical grace. The forthcoming I’m People continues this trajectory, offering a reflective collection of songs that speaks to resilience, community, radical hopefulness, and the quiet human moments that animate and illuminate the everyday. It is among Taylor’s greatest and most profound work. Hiss Golden Messenger sits naturally alongside artists and releases that value craft, storytelling, and authenticity, and aligns well with audiences attuned to indie, folk, Americana, roots, and contemporary country music. Website | Facebook | Instagram
Hiss Golden Messenger – I’m People Tour
A limited number of Two Night Passes are available here. Hiss Golden Messenger is the long-running musical project led by North Carolina-based singer, songwriter, and producer M.C. Taylor. The project has evolved over the last decade into one of the most respected and celebrated in contemporary Americana, blending folk, country, soul and gospel influences with deeply introspective, poetic, and conscious songwriting. Across multiple critically acclaimed, Grammy nominated albums, Hiss Golden Messenger has become known for its warmth and emotional clarity, as well as Taylor’s ability to connect the personal and poetic with the political without losing intimacy or musical grace. The forthcoming I’m People continues this trajectory, offering a reflective collection of songs that speaks to resilience, community, radical hopefulness, and the quiet human moments that animate and illuminate the everyday. It is among Taylor’s greatest and most profound work. Hiss Golden Messenger sits naturally alongside artists and releases that value craft, storytelling, and authenticity, and aligns well with audiences attuned to indie, folk, Americana, roots, and contemporary country music. Website | Facebook | Instagram
Rigometrics – Rigossance Tour
Rigometrics is making serious waves in the Northeast music scene with a dynamic, high-energy sound that blends the soul of classic rock with the grit of funk and blues, the hooks of indie, and the urgency of modern alternative. Their music fuses Josef Berger’s searing guitar work, Derek Haney’s hard-hitting, groove-driven drums, and Keenan Hendricks’ soaring vocals and swaggering piano, which doubles as the bass in their live setup, creating a genre-blurring style that feels both timeless and fresh. The result is a live experience and growing catalog that consistently draws in diverse audiences and fuels an ever-expanding, loyal fan base. Since forming in 2021, the three-piece has toured the East Coast and South ten times, sold out 300-cap venues, headlined major shows in Maine, and played over 350 gigs, entirely independently. Their catalog includes 2025’s Live in Maine II and single Couldn’t Tell Ya, 2024’s EP Elodie, live album Live in Maine, and singles Endless Road, All My Friends (Live for the Weekend), and No Smoke; 2023’s EP No Time to Waste and single Share the Fortune; and their 2022 debut album Rig N’ Roll. These projects are being shared through constant energetic live performances and an undeniable stage presence via a renovated school bus that the Rigometrics calls home when on the road. To bring these releases to life, Rigometrics collaborated with top-tier producers Jon Wyman, Matt Perry, and Anthony Gatti, as well as Grammy winners Dave Gutter, Adam Ayan, and ‘Bassy’ Bob Brockmann. Together, they crafted music that elevates Rigometrics’ signature sound while staying deeply rooted in the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. LinkTree | Instagram | Spotify | TikTok | YouTube
Superchunk
“It’s always been the case that everyone is going through something that you may not be aware of,” says the band’s Mac McCaughan. “This is currently more true than ever—but also the case that we are all going through some things together. In the face of that, what good is art and where is happiness found? (Spoiler alert: I don’t know.)” In seeking an answer, Songs in the Key of Yikes unleashes a sound that is triumphant and bright in the darkness, Majesty Shredding in overdrive. Lead single “Is It Making You Feel Something” sets the tone early with the band—McCaughan, Laura Ballance, Jim Wilbur, and Laura King—building an anthem out of the potential for joy, diving into slop-polluted waters (“now fakes are faking everything / that once made your poor heart sing”) and emerging with a pearl. “This song is about not second-guessing yourself in the very second-guessable process of writing words and music,” McCaughan explains. “It’s about the legitimate question of ‘who needs this and what is it good for?’ but also about not setting such a high bar for making art that you never get started. ‘Is it making you feel something?’ Ok, that’s a place to start.” Songs in the Key of Yikes is a signature Superchunk album: visceral and timeless and catchy as hell—a cathartic balm for these oppressive times that will feel even better once we’ve figured our collective shit out. Website | Facebook
The Beths
“One of the greatest indie-rock bands of their time.” – Rolling Stone New Zealand indie rock heroes The Beths’ latest album Straight Line Was A Lie is a catchy, instant classic. Written in Los Angeles and self-recorded in the band’s hometown of Auckland, Straight Line Was A Lie (their first release for ANTI-) follows 2022’s critically celebrated LP Expert in A Dying Field. Lead singer and songwriter Liz Stokes delves deeper into her psyche to address everything from roundabout progress to physical and mental health challenges, and fraught family dynamics. Inspired by The Go-Go’s, Olivia Rodrigo, filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, and Stephen King’s On Writing, amongst others, Stokes’ songwriting has achieved startling new depths of insight and vulnerability. Fans will agree that Straight Line Was A Lie is the most sharply observant, truthful, and poetic Beths project to date. Website | Instagram | Facebook | Spotify | YouTube | Soundcloud | TikTok
Rivalry Night
Dugout Entertainment presents Rivalry Night featuring top talent from UNC and Duke! Chapel Hill favorites Jackson Slater and Red Kanoo will be representing the Tar Heels, while Durham veterans Weekend Therapy and rising newcomers Dialtone represent the Blue Devils! This will be an exciting night of music and community, be sure to show out and wear your favorite shades of blue! Jackson Slater || UNC || InstagramWeekend Therapy || Duke || InstagramRed Kanoo || UNC || InstagramDialtone || Duke || Instagram
Carrboro Bluegrass Festival
MUSIC WITH A MISSION: We’re proud to name Be Loud! Sophie as our non-profit beneficiary. Your ticket helps support adolescent and young adult cancer patients and their families. The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys Mason ViaLaurie Lewis and The Right Hands Trenton Wagler and Eric BrubakerJon StickleyCody SistersHolland Brothers Carolina Bluegrass EnsembleSix More Miles Redbud VIP Festival Patron Pass — $85 Limited to 100 tickets Support the festival and secure the best experience of the day VIP Festival Patron Pass holders receive: Guaranteed early entry — doors open 30 minutes before general admission Reserved seating in the first 10 rows, clearly marked and held exclusively for VIP Limited-edition festival poster, exclusive to VIP ticket holders The peace of mind of knowing your seat is waiting — no lines, no stress VIP tickets are limited to 100 tickets and will not be expanded once sold out. Reserved Seating — $70 Enjoy the festival with the comfort of a guaranteed seat. Reserved Seating tickets include: Reserved seating in the designated section Standard entry at door time Access to all festival performances Ideal for attendees who want a great view without worrying about arrival time. General Admission — $55 Be part of the Carrboro Bluegrass Festival. General Admission tickets include: Access to all performances Entry to the general admission area Seating availability on a first-come, first-served basis
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This is a seated show.
Melt
Pulsing with the energy of their hometown, New York City, ‘If There’s a Heaven’ (2024) is the debut album from indie band Melt. Hear the band simultaneously at their most airtight and freewheeling—evoking the raw, communal spirit of Fleetwood Mac as well as the modern, danceable hooks of MUNA. Recorded live to tape with producer Sam Evian (Big Thief), the eleven tracks span existential, feel-good pop (“Plant the Garden”), classic love ballads (“Your Name”) and lush, soulful rockers (“Heaven”). Melt’s debut is a joyous, timeless soundtrack for coming of age and finding oneself and one’s community. Melt formed in 2017 and cut their teeth touring on the heels of their viral single “Sour Candy.” Called “one groovy superorganism” by NPR, the band’s ecstatic live set has led them to supporting slots with a wide array of artists from Grouplove, Lawrence, My Morning Jacket, and Grace Potter. Back with their first release since ‘If There’s a Heaven,’ the band’s new single “Stay for the High” is 2025’s “Yellow”—an early aughts heartbreaker with the edge of a queer rock band. Website
