The Groove Market

Saturday May 11th

Join us for The Groove Pop-Up Market at Bowstring ILM!

This market will be hosted outdoors and artists will be selling handmade goods like candles, jewelry, beauty products, & more. 

There will be live music, drink specials, adoptable dogs,  and 30 local vendors!

Joey Harkum with Pleasantly Wild

Saturday May 11th

NOW A FREE SHOW!

Known for his deep and poignant lyrics telling stories of joy, love, loss, and sadness, Joey Harkum brings the human experience to life through his relentless tour schedule that culminated in the release of Live at Buffalo Iron Works in 2018.

Pleasantly Wild is an alternative funk/surf pop group from Asheville, NC.

Outdoor show. Rain or shine. 

Music Bingo Monday's!

Monday May 13th

Every Monday

Music Bingo with The Rhythm Company is at Bowstring ILM every Monday at 7:00 pm!

Come join us for the chance to show off your music knowledge and win prizes!

Trivia Tuesday with Meeser Eddie's Funtime Trivia

Tuesday May 14th

Every Tuesday

Every Tuesday Night at 7:30, Messer Eddie's Funtime Trivia hosts themed trivia at Bowstring ILM!

Teams must be more than 1 person, but less than 7 people.

Themes on social media.

Miss Deeds Comedy Show

Wednesday May 15th

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Join us for Miss Deeds Comedy Show at Bowstring Brewyard at 1002 Princess St. on Wednesday, May 15, 6:30 - 8:30 pm (Doors open at 6:00).

Featuring the best comedians in the ILM: Cliff Cash, Wills Maxwell, Lisa Buck, Will Shuford and MC Jill Hopman!

This fundraiser benefits the Committee to Elect April Farr, candidate for Register of Deeds. Please visit aprilfarr.com or find us on Facebook and Insta - April Farr for Register of Deeds!

Miss Deeds Comedy Show

Wednesday May 15th

Join us for a night of laughs! Cliff Cash will be headling the Miss Deeds Comedy show featuring Wills Maxwell, Lisa Buck, and Will Shuford. 

Get your discounted pre-sale tickets at Aprilfarr.com

Fleatwood Mac Tribute Band with Meet Loaf

Thursday May 16th

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The “Meet Loaf” tribute band epitomizes the Meat Loaf experience in a look-a-like and sound-a-like event, that leaves audiences awestruck. A world-class show that delivers powerful wide-ranging male and female operatic lead vocals, along with the epic theatrical elements that Meat Loaf fans have come to love.

Fleatwood Mac mystically captures the essence of the original Fleetwood Mac, taking their audience on a nostalgic, flashback journey to when they first heard the timeless hits that generations have come to love!

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Thunderstruck- an American AC/DC Tribute

Friday May 17th

Thunderstruck: America's AC/DC gives fans so much more than the sound of AC/DC, they truly capture the high voltage energy and experience! For fans, it's about a sense of familiarity and a feeling that snatches up listeners and takes over. It's about a contagious power and electricity few AC/DC tribute bands can provide. From Kyle LaPato's strong on-stage performance replicating the Angus Young of the 70's and 80's, to Bobby Lee Stamper's versatile vocals mimicking both Bon Scott and Brian Johnson ranges, to the incredible rhythm section made up of Kevin Feller on rhythm guitar, Corey Baetz on drums, and Chris Jones on bass, Thunderstruck gives a complete and consistently quality live show as true to the spirit of AC/DC that you can get. 5/17 at Bowstring ILM. Rain or shine, no refunds.

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Red NOT Chili Peppers

Saturday May 18th

Remember the hits and high-energy performances that brought the Chili Peppers international acclaim at this incredible show! THE RED NOT CHILI PEPPERS pay tribute to the ultimate funk rock quartet – a band who has transcended three decades of chart-topping success as well as developed one of the largest die-hard fanbases in the world. Having performed at many of the country’s most prestigious concert halls as well as every major tribute festival, the Red Not’s sincere devotion to that classic Chili Pepper sound is filling venues and rocking people’s socks off around the US and abroad. With the ability to replicate the entire catalog of hits and hundreds of songs, every show provides a unique and high-energy live music experience. TICKETS ON SALE HERE: https://aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/k3xdzlz9w0/preview

Kyle Smith with Droze and the Drift

Thursday May 23rd

Singer-songwriter Kyle Smith, from Ventura, CA offers his blend of "Cali-Reggae" influenced by Ska, Hip-Hop, and Punk-Rock that is catchy & truthful. Kyle's roots come from troubled youth and addiction. His self-titled debut EP gives you a glimpse of the life he endured with songs like “Dope Fiend” and “Jaded” all the while keeping an uplifting spirit and tempo. Kyle's goal in life is to give hope and spread positive vibes with his music. His talent is raw, natural, and unforced. With a flash of his smile, Kyle immediately warms up the room and invites you into his world.

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Classic Rock Night with Dekker Road

Friday May 24th

Classic Rock night with local band, Dekker Road!

Runaway Gin- A Tribute to Phish

Saturday May 25th

With over 500 shows performed since its inception in 2014, Runaway Gin is the World’s Most Notable Phish Tribute Project. They have been voted the Best Phish Tribute in the World two years in a row and 2022 Charleston Jam Band of the Year. On July 4th, 2015, after the second show of the Grateful Dead GD50 run, Runaway Gin sold out the Hard Rock Cafe in Chicago and catapulted them from a Southeastern regional act onto the National scene. The band has also made numerous festival appearances including Rooster Walk Music and Arts Festival, Resonance Music and Arts Festival, the Woodlands Music and Arts Festival, Nextival (headliner), Hidden in the Hollow Festival and has headlined top national venues such as: the Norva, the National, Jannus Live, and the Georgia Theater.

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All sales final, no refunds. Show is all ages, outside show - rain or shine.

On The Border- Ultimate Eagles Tribute

Sunday May 26th

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On the Border - The Ultimate Eagles Tribute pulls it off as well as ANY great Tribute can, treating fans to an authentic concert experience while journeying through The Eagles songbook. The band covers every big hit, from ballads such as “Desperado” and “Lyin’ Eyes” to rockin’ hits such as “Life in the Fast Lane” and “Heartache Tonight” with such accuracy, that listeners may permanently confuse “On the Border” with the real Eagles! It’s truly a masterful sound to witness for yourself. Hitting major concert venues, casinos & festivals around the country, they created so much of a buzz, that in 2015 AXSTV’s hit show, “The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands” came calling for them to perform Live on TV at the famous “Whisky a Go Go” in LA.

What sets this EAGLES Tribute apart from ANY other, is they were hand selected to emulate both the sound and overall feel each Eagles member. They perform that particular Eagles member’s vocals & musical parts. Their passion, showmanship and precise attention to replicating the details of the Eagles music, has earned them critical acclaim, name recognition and a very loyal following. Together, they reproduce the recordings of the Eagles catalog with stunning guitar work, multi lead vocalists and the 6 part harmonies have been said to capture the feeling of being at an actual Eagles concert!

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Tropidelic with Sons of Paradise

Friday May 31st

A musical lighthouse, shining a resilient light for everyone who has had to pull themselves up by their bootstraps, Tropidelic has arrived on the national stage. Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, a city rich in character and music history, this six-piece performance powerhouse carves its path with an independent mentality. Frontman Roads, explores feelings more than sounds, seeing where the emotional travel can take him while valuing being comfortable and honest. There is a sense of seeing where the music can go on their 2024 new album. As an everyman band making music to overcome life’s obstacles, the “goals” that Tropidelic made when starting the band have all been surpassed. Roads says of the band’s future, “I’m nose to the grindstone. It’s going great and I am going to keep going.” The past year has included a first pitch at a Cleveland Guardians game followed by a live performance for the entire stadium; an adopted highway in their hometown; producing two of their festivals (Sunny Days and Everwild Music Festival); tens of millions of streams of Tropidelic’s music; appearances at major US festivals such as Beach Life and Tortuga; tours with The Dirty Heads, Lupe Fiasco, 311, and Michael Franti; and their first performance at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

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End of the Line- A Tribute to the Allman Brothers

Saturday June 8th

End of the Line is the premiere Allman Brothers Tribute Band. Having carved up the Southeast with sold-out shows in Georgia & Tennessee, the End of the Line is making a name for itself with a sound as classic and heavy as the original brothers themselves. From the authentic, raspy vocal approach of Justin Smith, to the chugging drum/percussion train of Chase Bader, Dave Czuba, and Ryan Mcclahan. The band both pays homage while pushing the boundaries of the timeless and extensive catalog! With endorsements from the official Allman Brothers Museum, End of the Line carries on the legacy of the Allman Brothers with poise and power.

Come experience the soul, the guitarmony, the jam, and the ramblin’ spirit that still lives on through each note hit!

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Cracker with Gritty Flyright

Friday June 14th

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Cracker has been described as many things over the years: alt-rock, Americana, insurgent-country, and have even had the terms punk and classic rock thrown at them. But more than anything Cracker are survivors. Co-founders David Lowery and Johnny Hickman have been at it for over a quarter of a century–amassing ten studio albums, multiple gold records, thousands of live performances, and hit songs that are still in current radio rotation around the globe (“Low,” Teen Angst (What The World Needs Now),” “Euro-Trash Girl” and “Get Off This,” to name just a few], and a worldwide fan base–that despite the major sea-changes within the music industry–continues to grow each year.

Gritty Flyright is a singer/songwriter based in Charleston, SC. The Country Music Artist whose songwriting and delivery straddle the line between Classic Outlaw Country of the 1970s & the Country Music Revival of the 1990s can be found performing at public and private events across the Country. This show's going to be killer! All ages. Doors at 6 pm.

Hardwired- A Tribute to Metallica with Bad Genetics

Saturday June 15th

Hardwired is a premier Metallica Tribute based in Tampa, FL. The band, in no time has become a household name in the Tribute World. Hardwired began playing shows in the Sunshine State a quickly began branching out into more territory. Playing venues in several States like the House of Blues, Hard Rock Cafe, Revolution Live to name a few.

In November of 2022, Hardwired had the honor of being invited by none other than Metallica themselves to perform the night before the iconic Zazula Tribute show.

The band also has also developed and maintained a working relationship with and is fueled by Metallica’s Blackened Whiskey. 

Hardwired makes you feel like you are at a Metallica show. Performing Metallica classics with precision, with custom Metallica instruments, props and a goal to get everyone out of their seats. Celebrating life and a love for live music.

Bad Genetic's is a 90's Alternative Rock cover band bringing you Rage Against the Machine, Tool, Green Day, and more!

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Badfish with special guest The Ries Brothers

Wednesday June 19th

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Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime- The phenomenon is known as Sublime, arguably the most energetic, original, and uniquely eclectic band to emerge from any scene, anywhere, ended with the untimely death of lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter Brad Nowell in May of 1996. But encompassing the sense of place and purpose long associated with Sublime’s music, Badfish, a Tribute to Sublime continues to channel the spirit of Sublime with a fury not felt for some time. What separates Badfish from other tribute bands is that they have replicated Sublime’s essence, developing a scene and dedicated following most commonly reserved for label-driven, mainstream acts. Badfish make their mark on the audience by playing with the spirit of Sublime. They perform not as Sublime would have, or did, but as Badfish does! 

 The Ries Brothers are a musical duo from Tampa, Florida, who blend rock, blues, funk, and reggae. Older brother, Charlie, sings lead vocals while playing drums and keyboard bass. Younger brother, Kevin Jordan, plays guitar, provides background vocals, and co-writes many of their songs

Andy Wood and Seth Rosenbloom

Thursday June 20th

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Andy Wood is recognized as part of the forefront of this generation’s top influential guitarists. Currently touring as a solo guitarist and mandolinist along with working on a host of additional musical projects, Andy is also performing live with his band promoting CAUGHT BETWEEN THE TRUTH AND A LIE, the double album that showcases his vast musical influences and abilities. Andy also is the former guitarist of Rascal Flatts. Critics have affirmed the fact that Seth knows of what he speaks. Rock & Blues Muse proclaimed, “The future of blues is in very capable hands.” Living Blues Magazine echoed those sentiments by declaring, “Rosenbloom’s ready to assume the mantle of a true electric blues champion,” Blues Blast Magazine concurred, saying, “Seth Rosenbloom is a guitar player’s guitar player. His ceiling is unlimited.” It’s little wonder that the pundits were so enthused. The promise was evident early with the release of his debut self-titled EP and grew even stronger when his first full-length album, Keep On Turning, climbed to the top of the charts upon its release in 2019. Don't miss this electrifying show on June 20th!

Spafford

Friday June 21st

Spafford is known for their astonishing improvisational ability and off-the-cuff extended jams, Spafford paints a picture in real-time each night with a musical palette known only to each other. It’s a private language comprised of both their talent as musicians as well as their formidable catalog of influences, spanning 90’s alt-rock radio hits to Steely Dan and The Crystal Method. Each Spafford show is a sonic pilgrimage, the journey of a team of musicians so in tune with each other that a single note communicates intent and purpose. Spafford is amongst the most creative and hard-traveling bands on the contemporary jam scene, performing countless sold-out headline dates along with high-profile festival sets at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Firefly Music Festival, and many others. TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY 3/15!

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Josh & Joe Play Dead

Saturday June 22nd

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Presenting "Josh and Joe Play Dead" a Grateful Dead super jam, led by Josh Daniel and Joe May of Pluto Gang!

This eagerly awaited mini tour will fuse Josh Daniel's well-traveled collection of songs, which gained widespread recognition during the pandemic when he was acknowledged by Pollstar as the #8 live stream artist of 2020 for his series of over 300 consecutive live streams, with Joe May's vibrant style of retro rock 'n' roll. Together, they'll deliver a scorching set filled with high-octane improvisation and their unique take on the Grateful Dead's legendary songbook!

Drivin' N' Cryin'

Sunday June 23rd

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In 1985 Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ played their first show at Atlanta’s famed 688 Club. The band quickly gained attention for blistering live shows and amassed a rabid fanbase in the fertile soil of the late-80s Southeast music scene. Now 30+ years later, founding members Kevn Kinney and Tim Nielsen find themselves enjoying longevity, having survived the pressures of fame, a shifting musical landscape, multiple lineup changes, traveling miles of back roads and highways to arrive here.

Felly- Don't Let your Eyes Catch on the Sun Tour

Wednesday July 3rd

Felly is a Los Angeles artist and producer who blends ethereal and soulful sounds into modern-day alt/indie with roots stemming from his days in hip-hop. Felly began his musical journey on the East Coast and continued at the University of Southern California, where he amassed a fanbase and went on multiple nationwide sold-out tours as a headline act. With roots mostly in hip hop, Fel has taken his foundation to explore new territories which has resonated with fans all over. 

Felly is a multifaceted musician, having worked with the likes of Carlos Santana on his song "Heartstrings," as well as having participated in production for Ari Lennox, Monte Booker, Oliver Malcolm, Medasin, Foushee, Big Gigantic, Gyyps, Jack Harlow, Kota The Friend, etc. He's focused on creating timeless music, finding inspiration in the likes of Bob Marley, Rage Against the Machine, Rick Rubin, Bon Iver, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Felly took back to his independence after a stint with 300 releasing and producing two new projects Bad Radio and I had a beautiful time, now I have to leave. Following a year of touring, writing, and his latest release, I had a beautiful time, now I have to leave, Felly is displaying a mature evolved version of himself carving a path for many more years to come.

With his love and continued dedication to his extremely loyal fanbase, Felly will continue this journey with an album, touring, and festivals in 2024.

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The Lil Smokies

Thursday July 4th

Join us for a Fourth of July blowout with The Lil Smokies!

Blending virtuosic instrumental acrobatics with riveting lyrical craftsmanship, The Lil Smokies have earned a reputation as one of the most electrifying acts in modern American roots music thanks to their exhilarating live show and critically acclaimed studio output. Since forming on the streets of Missoula, Montana, where the group got its start busking back in 2009, the band has performed everywhere from Red Rocks to The Rialto and captivated festival audiences at Telluride, High Sierra, LOCKN’, Freshgrass, FloydFest, and countless more. Their latest album, 2020’s Tornillo, showcases the hard-touring four-piece at its most adventurous, teaming up with producer Bill Reynolds (The Avett Brothers, Band Of Horses) for a genre-bending joyride from the hills of Laurel Canyon to the wide-open deserts of West Texas. The Lil Smokies are: Andy Dunnigan – Dobro, Vocals Matthew Rieger – Guitar, Vocals Jake Simpson – Fiddle, Vocals Jean-Luc Davis – Upright Bass Doors open at 6:00 pm.

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Kendall Street Company

Friday July 5th

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Papadosio

Saturday July 6th

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Deftly navigating the confluence of prog rock, livetronica, jazz, & jam, Papadosio’s appeal as a crossover act has amassed a rabid fan base across North America. Thanks to a steady stream of innovative albums, they’ve seen a decade and a half of consistent touring with hundreds of live recordings at the fingertips of every follower. Their allure led to co-presenting massive events such as Resonance, Secret Dreams, Summer SEEquence, and Subterranea Festival, plus headline plays at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

From their humble Midwest origins, Papadosio's grassroots operation has grown to overflowing clubs and theaters nationwide, cementing their reputation as a must-see act. Now based in Asheville, NC, the dynamic five-piece features rhythm expert Mike Healy on drums, low-end luminary Rob McConnell on bass, multi-instrumentalist brothers Sam & Billy Brouse on keyboard/vocals, and sage producer Anthony Thogmartin on guitar/vocals. Papadosio offers one-of-a-kind experiences to each attendee, with more than 150 shows per year over the past decade. In the band’s 16-year history, no one has heard a song—let alone a set—played the same way twice.

Doors at 6:00 pm.

Town Mountain with John R Miller

Wednesday July 10th

Raw, soulful, and with plenty of swagger, Town Mountain has earned raves for their hard-driving sound, their in-house songwriting, and the honky-tonk edge that permeates their exhilarating live performances, whether in a packed club or at a sold-out festival. The hearty base of Town Mountain's music is the first and second generation of bluegrass spiced with country, old-school rock ‘n’ roll, and boogie-woogie. It's what else goes into the mix that brings it all to life both on stage and on record and reflects the group's wide-ranging influences – from the Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia and the ethereal lyrics of Robert Hunter to the honest, vintage country of Willie, Waylon, and Merle. John R Miller is a true hyphenate artist: singer-songwriter-picker. Every song on his thrilling debut solo album, Depreciated, is lush with intricate wordplay and haunting imagery and backed by a band that is on fire. One of his biggest long-time fans is roots music favorite Tyler Childers, who says he's "a well-traveled wordsmith mapping out the world he's seen, three chords at a time." Miller somehow can transport us to a shadowy honkytonk and get existential all in the same line with his tightly written compositions. 

 Doors at 6:00 pm!  

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Ballyhoo! & Bumpin Uglies with Joe Samba

Thursday July 11th

Rock out with us July 19! 

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Through 25 years and eight independent albums, the last four on their Right Coast Records, Ballyhoo! have earned the exclamation point that marks their name. Starting in the basement of their mom’s Aberdeen, MD, home, rocking out on guitar and drums respectively, practicing every day, brothers Howi and Donald Spangler formed the proto-punk band in the mold of Green Day and Nirvana, with an eye towards the emerging ska genre led by Gold Finger, Sublime, 311, and No Doubt. The group’s eighth and most recent studio album, the breezy, ska-fueled, hook-filled Message to the World, on their own Right Coast Records, finds the self-declared “beach-rockers,” having grown up in public, accepting the responsibilities of adulthood while still hanging on to their dreams of world domination. Stylistically, their music ranges from the hard-edged punk of 2018’s Detonate, which captured the feelings of anger and depression from dealing with personal loss and the exhaustion generated by over a decade on the road to the island reggae beats of the follow-up, Message to the World. Since the early 2000s, Bumpin Uglies have been carving their path; channeling their tenacious and relentless attitude to their meticulous craft. Rejecting conventional norms, Bumpin Uglies has established a distinctive sound that is a perfect reflection of their Mid-Atlantic roots-gritty, down-to-earth, and bursting with charisma. With a genre-defying approach that seamlessly fuses punk energy with ska's infectious grooves and reggae's laid-back rhythms, Bumpin Uglies creates a musical experience that captivates audiences far and wide. Their live performances are legendary, infusing the crowd with an electrifying energy that leaves no one untouched.

Guitar slung low, microphone turned up, and emotion overflowing, Joe Samba taps into rock 'n' roll spirit and reggae soul all at once. The Massachusetts-born singer, songwriter, and guitarist sonically teeters on an axis of island-inflected grooves and gritty guitar-craft balanced by his dynamic vocals.

The Ultimate Doors- A Tribute to the Doors

Saturday July 13th

The Ultimate Doors was formed with the intention of preserving The Doors' music and performances as well as bringing an authentic experience to the old and the new generations of Doors fans. ​ With great attention to detail, The Ultimate Doors provides their audiences an authentic-looking and sounding tribute to Jim Morrison & The Doors. From Jim Morrison's leather outfits all the way down to the color of the microphone cable, The Ultimate Doors leaves no stone unturned in bringing an authentic Doors tribute show to the stage.

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DOPAPOD

Wednesday July 17th

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The quartet Dopapod—Eli Winderman [keys, vocals], Rob Compa [guitar, vocals], Chuck Jones [bass], and Neal “Fro” Evans [drums]—present albums as experiences meant to be shared out of your speakers and on stage. Traversing time travel, palindromic labyrinths, and binary pairs in a greater cohesive mystery, Dopapod’s latest self-titled album ties the conceptual ends of the group’s discography, while charting a path forward. The group’s hypnotic hybrid of funk, rock, jazz, bluegrass, and electronica has packed shows coast-to-coast, and earned acclaim from Rolling Stone, Guitar World, Glide Magazine, and more, while reeling in millions of streams online. Their immersive, expansive vision as a group continues to conjure alchemy nearly fifteen years into their journey as they tour and record through 2023. All Sales Final, Event Indoors, No Pets Please, Show All Ages.

JUMP- America's Van Halen Experience

Friday July 19th

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After performing sold-out shows across multiple different states and being recruited for international tours in Canada and Australia, JUMP has positioned itself as one of the top up-and-coming Van Halen tributes on the planet. Delivering two hours of classic David Lee Roth era Van Halen, the Toledo, Ohio-based band lineup is composed of a group of youngsters all born in the mid-late 90’s and early 2000’s. While their age offers a visual aesthetic true to Van Halen in their prime, their sound reflects the same shredding Eddie guitar solos, rock solid rhythm section, and the whaling two-tone screams reminiscent of David Lee Roth’s voice. Featuring a variety of hits and deep cuts off of the first 6 albums, JUMP’s live show includes a selection of skits and one-liners portrayed by Van Halen from bootlegs of their live shows between 1978-1984. Experience an embodiment of the David Lee Roth era of Van Halen and immerse yourself in YOUTH, NOSTALGIA, AND ROCK ‘N ROLL Doors at 6! Rain or shine! No Refunds.

Easy Star All-Stars

Friday July 26th

Cardinal Talent Presents Easy Star All Stars!

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Blending musical versatility, instrumental prowess, beautiful vocal harmonies, and a premier rhythm section, Easy Star All-Stars have established themselves as one of the top international reggae acts on the scene for nearly two decades. During this time, they’ve toured in over 30 countries on 6 continents bringing together fans of reggae, classic rock, dub, and indie rock into one big family.

In 2023, the band will release its first new album in its best-selling series of tribute albums in 11 years. The series began with Dub Side Of The Moon (2003), the critically-acclaimed reggae re-working of the classic Pink Floyd album, then continued with Radiodread (2006), Easy Star’s Lonely Hearts Dub Band (2009), and Easy Star’s Thrillah (2012), as well as the remix album Dubber Side of the Moon (2010). The All-Stars have also released two original collections, Until That Day EP (2008) and First Light (2011).

The new tribute is a complete reggae re-imagining of David Bowie’s The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders from Mars album. Featured guest performers on the record include Macy Gray, Maxi Priest, Steel Pulse, Fishbone, Mortimer, The Skints, The Expanders, Samory I, Naomi Cowan, SunDub, Alex Lifeson (Rush), and Vernon Reid (Living Colour).

The Heavy Heavy

Wednesday July 31st

Tickets are on sale Friday at 10:00 am!

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 The Heavy Heavy creates the unfettered rock-and-roll that warps time and place, immediately pulling the audience into a euphoric fugue state with its sun-soaked atmosphere. Led by lifelong musicians Will Turner and Georgie Fuller, the Brighton, UK-based band began with a shared ambition of “making records that sound like our favorite records ever,” and soon arrived at a reverb-drenched collision of psychedelia and blues, acid rock, and sunshine pop. As revealed on their gloriously hazy debut EP Life and Life Only, The Heavy Heavy breathes an incandescent new energy into sounds from decades ago, transcending eras with a hypnotic ease. In dreaming up Life and Life Only, The Heavy Heavy tapped into many of the musical touchstones that Turner describes as “deeply entrenched in our psyche”: Peter Green-era Fleetwood Mac, the Rolling Stones, British Invasion pop acts like the Hollies, folk-blues duo Delaney & Bonnie, to name just a few. Don’t miss out on this incredible show! Doors at 6 pm!

Satisfaction- The International Rolling Stones Tribute Show

Thursday August 8th

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Satisfaction/The International Rolling Stones Show is the international touring tribute show to the World's Greatest Rock & RollBand. This Billboard & Pollstar highly rated show is entering its 20th year in production with over 4000 performances listed to their credit. 

Their client list includes the nation’s top casinos, performing arts centers, music halls, and corporate clients. Performing up to 150shows a year, this highly acclaimed production showcases the most authentic cast & costuming of its kind. The likes of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and the cast bring a colorful performance to over 50 years of classic hits. 

They have been featured in Rolling Stone magazine, Showbiz Magazine, Las Vegas Today, CBS Sunday Morning News, and hundreds of national newspapers, magazines, television & radio as the world’s greatest show honoring the Rolling Stones and their legacy.

Shot Thru the Heart & Shoot To Thrill- Bon Jovi & AC/DC Tribute

Friday August 9th

Don't miss out on this Double Tribute concert for Bonjovi and ACDC at Bowstring Wilmington! Shot Thru the Heart (STTH) is a professional tribute band that pays homage to the music and showmanship of Bon Jovi, one of the greatest rock bands to ever take the stage. STTH provides a high-energy concert experience, playing only the greatest hits and staying true to the original recordings. STTH is the real deal! The music and vocals are live with meticulous attention to detail that clearly sets STTH apart from the competition. Each member of Shot Thru the Heart is a seasoned, professional musician and entertainer. The energy emitted from the stage is contagious and reminiscent of the great arena rock concerts of the 80s. Each member of STTH grew up on the rock music of the 80s greatest bands including Van Halen, Ratt, Poison, Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard and the Scorpions. However, all members of STTH have a very special love and respect for the music of Bon Jovi. Love for the music of Bon Jovi bleeds through every note played and sung. The nostalgia effect is real! Shoot To Thrill includes Kara (vocals), Susan (guitar), Jai (bass), Wendy (guitar) and Kate (drums). Not only are the girls professional musicians with impeccable skills, they are also quite easy on the eyes and full of energy for an entertaining stage show! The girls decided on AC/DC in particular, because the band's songs are a marriage of compelling music and creative story-telling. The guitar work is intricate yet not overplayed, while the rhythms are driving and dynamic. The silence is as important as the noise, and the lyrics are relatable and captivating. You just HAVE to sing along....or air-guitar….or BOTH! The girls decided to do a full tribute rather than a cover band, because a tribute is much more challenging. You play many songs by the same artist and really reach inside that artist copying not only their playing style but also their signature stage moves. It's really quite an art and very rewarding when you make it all come together. Shoot To Thrill is based out of Raleigh, NC, and tours all along the East Coast. The girls look forward to meeting you and rocking you into an unbelievable frenzy of good times! Doors at 6:00 pm!

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Zoso The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience

Sunday August 11th

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ZOSO Celebrates 28 Years as America’s Premier Led Zeppelin Tribute Band Over the 28 years and over 4500 shows since ZOSO came together as a group in the mid-‘90s, the seemingly tireless quartet has continued to earn its well-deserved reputation as being, in the words of The L.A. Times, “head and shoulders above all other Led Zeppelin tributes.” ZOSO doesn’t cut corners on either the look or sound of Led Zeppelin. Instead, the band draws liberally and meticulously from Led Zeppelin’s recorded live and studio output to present a vivid performance picture of the classic live Zeppelin of 1968-1977. No wonder the St. Petersburg Times noted that, in addition to their virtuosity and spot-on visual presentation, ZOSO is also “the most exacting of all the Led Zeppelin tributes.” The Chicago Sun-Times put it even more succinctly: “ZOSO is the closest to the original of any Led Zeppelin tribute.

Nirvani- A Nirvana Tribute Experience

Friday September 20th

Nirvani - A Nirvana Tribute Experience formed in 2021 with an inspired vision to perform the most accurate and captivating Nirvana live show since the real thing. For Nirvani, it's much more than simply being a tribute band. It's about paying homage to a golden era in music and the unique and raw atmosphere Nirvana contributed to that era. Nirvani embodies Cobain, Novoselic, and Grohl in their talent and authenticity. Each band member is dedicated to portraying both the appearance and playing styles of their Nirvana counterparts. This combined with their use of authentic vintage instruments makes Nirvani a live tribute concert experience that leaves audiences simultaneously satisfied and longing for more. Doors at 6:00 pm!

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