Weird God with Gio Mesto and Ex Iguana
Weird God Bandcamp Born and raised in the Ozark mountains of Arkansas, this North Carolina based sibling duo mixes loud and fast big beats with dreamlike melodies to create a delightful cosmic swirl of post rock/punk exultation. Gio Mesto Bandcamp Based in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area, Gio Mesto is a four piece that plays songs inspired by the angular rhythms and textures of post-punk, art rock, and shoegaze; as well as drawing from jazz harmony and melody. These influences are evident on both EPs recorded and released in 2024. The band is also known for their moving renditions of classic hits such as ‘8 Mile’ and ‘Still the One.’ Ex Iguana Bandcamp Ex Iguana is an emotive punk duo from Saxapahaw/Carrboro, NC. They blend evocative lyrics and catchy riffs into looping hooks that constantly threaten to self-destruct before finding cathartic release. They put out their first full-length record in May 2025 (“Be a Good Boy” – available on bandcamp) and now they’re making another one.
Knockout Artist and The Feeds
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Night! Night! with The Eradicator, Dollars, Taxes and Snide
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Hemlock Theory and RBNX with Negative Raxxx and The Frozen Charlottes
Hemlock Theory RBNX Negative Raxxx The Frozen Charlottes
Indie Rock Catalog Remix: Autopilots with Hook of Moon and Persimmon
Want to see more local shows but don’t know where to start? We’ve got you. You’ve already heard these bands from our Local Mixtape. We remixed them for a spinoff show that everyone will enjoy. Come support local music. The level of talent is unreal. Autopilots: Autopilots are a Raleigh band that writes songs about people, regrets, and whatever else falls through the cracks. Mixing Americana’s laid-back charm with indie rock’s rough edges, Autopilots craft tunes that feel both familiar and fresh. Sometimes it’s tuneful, sometimes it veers into noise, but it’s always chasing the good stuff: tension, release, and a chorus that earns its keep. It’s music for people who want to sleep with their grandfather’s nurse but are too tired to take any meaningful steps to make it happen. Hook of Moon: Hook of Moon makes sad music that you can dance to. Persimmon: Raleigh-based queer ambient post-hardcore band, Persimmon, formed in 2022 consisting of four unassuming independent self-expressionists, Taylor Weber (vocals), Tommy Ellis (guitar), Kai Vosberg (drums), and Soledad Vallejo (bass). Persimmon is the amalgamation of vulnerability, explored inner worlds, and larger emotions unleashed into a heavy yet dynamic sound meant to overwhelm and rapture the audience. Influenced by artists like Anthony Green, System of a Down, Windhand, and AFI, Persimmon is a multi-faceted entity blending ethereal vocals with grunge and emo elements, redefining what the post-hardcore genre encompasses.
Smart After Dark: Stand Up Comedy
Smart After Dark: Stand Up Comedy at Local 506 Nerdy charm, quick wit, and accidentally deep on purpose Smart After Dark brings together some of the funniest stand-up comedians in the Southeast — Join us for a night of witty jokes, sharp observations, the occasional Star Wars reference, and plenty of goofball energy. All while sipping cool, handcrafted cocktails—-enjoying smooth beers, and soaking in the cozy, laid-back vibes that make Local 506 a Chapel Hill favorite.
Koffin Kats
Bob Fleming and the Cambria Iron Co. with Jacob Danielsen-Moore, Cliff B Worsham, and Ryan Lockhart
Megayacht with Erie Choir and Three Body Problem
Holy Pinto with ManDancing, Solar Illusion, and Larry.
Holy Pinto Instagram / Facebook / Tiktok / Youtube / Website Holy Pinto is an indie-pop project led by songwriter Aymen Saleh. It began in his hometown of Canterbury, England, and is now based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Starting out in the UK with a raw, youthful punk sound, Holy Pinto gradually evolved into colorful, genre-defying indie-pop. After falling in love with the touring life – a mix of carefree independence and serendipitous moments – Aymen eventually made Milwaukee his home. A short record chronicling that relocation in 2020 received praise from local press and national publications like NPR, earning a spot on their coveted SXSW “Austin 100” list. ManDancing Spotify / Instagram Steve Kelly is the songwriter, singer, and frontman of ManDancing, a New Jersey–based indie rock band known for their explosive alternative tunes that carry introspective poetry at the forefront. With a voice that balances vulnerability and power, Steve’s writing captures the push and pull of everyday life, turning personal stories into songs that feel both intimate and universal. Solar Illusion Instagram Larry. Instagram