The Spectacles with Ephemeral Stream
The Spectacles Bandcamp / Instagram The backbone of this upbeat octet is formed by superb ska drummer Will Kitchin, arranger extraordinaire Jeremy Boomhower on bass, and Ben Palmer kicking up the ska rhythm guitar. The blast from the brass is built from Jen Strassberg on Trumpet, Silas Burns on Trombone, and saxophonists Erik Riggs and Brannon Bollinger. The Spectacles are fronted by our friend from across the pond, Pete Pawsey Ephemeral Stream Instagram Ephemeral Stream is an ever-evolving group in love with the fusion of genres. Original songs channeled with appreciation for life and balance often meander and flow in unique ways – mixing uke, lap steel, trombone, guitar, bass, drums, mouth harp n more!
Hub City Stompers with The Bad Ups, The Unsustainables, and Over The Wire
The Spectacles, The Unsustainables, and Hex Files
It’s SKAmplicated feat: The Unsustainables, Sound System Seven, Plastic Flamingos, and Ruler
The Unsustainables: Bandcamp / Facebook / Instagram Traditional ska, rocksteady, and reggae. Inspired by the legends of Studio One, Treasure Isle, and Black Ark Studios. From heavy groovers made to move your feet to the sweet melodies of lover’s rock, the Unsustainables will make you bubble. Sound System Seven: Bandcamp / Facebook / Instagram Presenting Sound System Seven… the Fourth-Wave Ska band from Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, North Carolina, here to party with you tonight, Idrens, because the only GOOD system is a SOUND system! Plastic Flamingos: Bandcamp / Facebook / Instagram Plastic Flamingos is a rock and ska band from Raleigh, NC with an unhealthy obsession with summer, late 90’s/early 00’s punk compilations, and eating regional fast food. While goofy in demeanor, the band lyrically addresses themes of grief, anxiety, and friendships. Come see the band many have called “surprisingly good” and “better live” Ruler