Dogwood Tales with Owen FitzGerald and Brian McGee

Dogwood Tales    Dogwood Tales is an emotional alt-country band from Harrisonburg, VA influenced by thesights and sounds of the Shenandoah Valley. The band emerged from the rich DIY scene oftheir college town with their debut album, “Too Hard to Tell” (2018) finding their place in theVirginia music scene and beyond with frequent touring along the east coast. They spent thewinter of 2024 renovating an old garage to create a home studio space where they recorded anew album set to release in 2025.   Owen FitzGerald Bandcamp

Superintendo with Oort Patrol and Ruler!

Superintendo   IG / Linktree   Superintendo is a musically complex punk band from the Triangle Area. This genre-fluid group fuses the raw energy of SoCal punk and head bopping vibes of ska with a little jazz and bossa nova to create a high energy, high tempo sonic experience. Superintendo brings a no-pretensions approach to their music and performances where they strive to get all audience members dancing and feeling welcomed with ten foot arms.   Oort Patrol   IG / Spotify / Bandcamp    A temporally mischievous punk rock band which oversees the galactically benevolent Oort Patrol Foundation, conducting repair missions in a multiverse of time streams. For fans of Sludgeworth, Leatherface, Samiam, Tiltwheel, etc.    Ruler   IG   Ripping straight out of Raleigh, NC, Ruler! is a high-energy, brass-blasting 5-piece Nu-Tone Ska-Punk band built for the pit and the party. Fusing the infectious bounce of 4th-wave Ska with the grit of Skate/Pop Punk, the chaos of Melodic-Hardcore, the emotion of Midwest Emo, and the weight of Metal, Ruler! delivers a fresh and relentless take on the genre. Ruler!’s raw, DIY spirit has quickly led to the band locking in their signature sound—an all-gas-no-brakes explosion of anthemic hooks, crushing riffs, and brass-powered intensity. Fueled by sweat-soaked basement shows and electric live sets, Ruler! isn’t just playing ska-punk—they’re redefining it. So whether you’re skanking in the pit, stage-diving, or screaming along, one thing is certain… Ruler! is here to take the crown. Ruler! is: Pete – Vocals/Guitar Kenny – Drums Trevor – Vocals/Bass Cassie – Saxophone Evan – Trombone

Oceanic with Pageant

Oceanic IG / FB / TikTok / Spotify Oceanic is a versatile indie pop band based in Charlotte, NC. Heavily influenced by a number of genres, they aim to create original music with diversity that enables the listener to see the world in a new way. They’ve already seen many milestone successes in their career including millions of streams, over 20 Spotify editorial playlist placements, shared stages with bands like COIN & Vacation Manor, noteworthy press coverage, sold-out headline shows of up to 300, a slot on Lovin’ Life Festival this summer (alongside Noah Kahan, Post Malone, Stevie Nicks, Maggie Rogers, Dominic Fike & more), and many other wins.   The band is comprised of three core members: Nathan, Jacob, and Sam. Nathan is the lyricist and lead singer, Jacob styles the song with electric guitar, Sam plays bass and arranges the music; all members contribute ideas and personality to the arrangement. Even before Oceanic was formed, each member of the band was well-versed in performing arts. The band works together during shows to create a high-enthusiasm experience focused on personality, musical interest, and artistic visual effects.   Following the release of their debut album No, Human in January of 2023, the band took their songs to the road, playing over 60 shows since, building up a cult-following from New York, all the way down to Florida, & as far West as Nashville. This year Oceanic is continuing to tour while working on their next record. In the Fall of 2023, Oceanic tucked themselves away in a cabin in rural Tennessee (with select producers, writers, & friends) and came away with some of their best music to-date. They’ll be recording the new material this year at Gat 3 Studios (Post Malone, Dua Lipa, Dababy), as fans are itching for new music Pageant Website

R.A.P. Ferreira with BLAX and T.I.M.E.

R.A.P. Ferreira R.A.P. Ferreira fka milo aka scallops hotel is an mc, producer and theorist working in the Black arts tradition commonly categorized as rap. Having founded the label ruby yacht in 2015 and since releasing all of his music through this channel, Ferreira has earned a sizable following within independent hip hop by rigorous, constant touring and an elevated, explorational style of performance. He is known for an uncompromised, utopic flow that speaks directly to the root of the listener.  By 2018, the young artist galvanized his presence in the American rap scene with the opening of Soulfolks Records & Tapes in Biddeford, Maine (now located in Nashville). Ferreira has a sprawling, limitless catalog ranging years, names, geographies, intentions, collaborations, and vocabularies. In an era defined by keyword search, soundbyte, cosign, marketing and virality this artist’s work stands out by not cow tailing to the movements and trends of the digital sphere.  He currently makes his home in Nashville, Tennessee where he continues to helm the Ruby Yacht while studying to become a blues guitar legend and a farmer. FB / IG / Bandcamp / Website / Spotify BLAX Milwaukee hip-hop sensation BLAX is known for his poignant lyrics and innovative sound. With a passion for storytelling through music, BLAX draws his inspiration from diverse influences to craft a unique auditory experience. By incorporating thought-provoking lyrics and crowd engagement, BLAX delivers captivating performances that resonate with audiences from all walks of life. BLAX is truly an artist dedicated to his craft, and his commitment to pushing the boundaries of hip-hop music always shines through. BLAX’s most recent release includes his September 2024 album BLAXPLOITATION, which was independently released via his label God Degree Media, LLC. FB/ IG / Bandcamp / Linktree

Excercise, Blous3, Quinine, Faeryring

Exercise   Power trio Nu Nu metal from Wilmington, NC. Comprised of Matt Wilkins, Dan Jones, and Matt Underwood    Spotify   Blous3   Blous3 is a Sacramento noise rock art-punk whatever band. Formed in 2021, Blous3 is chaotic and jagged in the best way.   Spotify   Quinine   Quinine is a rock band from Sacramento formed in 2023. Taking an influence from early DIY 90s alternative, the band has created a nostalgic sound that has a chaotic twist.     Spotify   Faeryring   Spotify

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