Highlighting artists and events throughout North Carolina
NC Folk Fest
September 12-14, 2025, Downtown Greensboro, NC
While the name may be a bit of a misnomer, the fact that this free 3-day music festival even exists in Virginia Foxx’s 5th congressional district is something akin to a miracle. NC artists performing include Steep Canyon Rangers, Sonny Miles, Tyler Ramsey, Jack the Radio, and more. Doors: 10am
Fancy Gap with Blue Cactus
September 12, 2025, Haw River Ballroom, Saxapahaw, NC
While Raleigh’s Fancy Gap is working to put some “pop” into their brand of Americana, Carrboro’s Blue Cactus is working to put some “glam” into theirs. Doors: 7pm
Bass Battery
September 13, 2025, Cat’s Cradle Back Room, Carrboro, NC
Durham duo Bass Battery bring their mix of poppy, postpunk influenced rock to Carrboro. Doors: 7pm
John Howie Jr. And The Rosewood Bluff
September 20, 2025, Eda’s Hide-A-Way, Weaverville, NC
Fresh off the release of a new album, real deal Chapel Hill honky tonk outfit John Howie Jr. and the Rosewood Bluff bring their roots-driven sound to the Asheville area. Doors: 7pm
Southern Culture On The Skids
September 22, 2025, The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh, NC
Chapel Hill’s finest purveyors of "swamp pop” bring their eclectic brand of southern fried, surfabilly to Raleigh . Doors: 7pm
Neon Ruins
September 28, 2025, Berkeley Cafe, Raleigh, NC
Chapel Hill’s Neon Ruins, with their cosmic and dystopian brand of indie rock, make their Raleigh debut as part of Berkeley Cafe’s “Psychedelic Sundays” series. Doors: 5:30pm
Secret Monkey Weekend
October 26, 2025, The Flat Iron, Greensboro, NC
This ain’t your grandparent’s family band! Long time NC music veteran Jefferson Hart and his stepdaughters, Ella and Lilla, play a brand of catchy rock music inspired by everyone from The Beatles to Paul Westerburg. Doors: 7pm