2025 NC State Fair Live and Local Waterfall Music Stage
Thursday, Oct. 16
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| Say Less The Band https://saylesstheband.com/home This indie rock/blues/soul trio from Raleigh brings an eclectic mix of original and cover songs. |
Friday, Oct. 17
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| The Genius Party https://www.thegeniuspartync.com/about Triangle-based beat making collective cultivating community and culture through art. |
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| Dallas Tetnus https://dallastetnun.bandcamp.com/album/welcome-to-dallas-tetnus The Best dressed Raleigh rock band playing loud, short, catchy, 70s inspired tunes. |
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| Tre. Charles Durham-based alternative soul/R&B troubadour! Brings his immersive sonics to the Waterfall Stage. |
Saturday, Oct. 18
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| Lydia Salett Dudley & Jazz Xpressions https://www.lydiasalettdudley.com/ This Raleigh group is masterclass in American music from graduates of the NCCU jazz studies program. |
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| Folkknot Indie-folk pop/rock escapism from the seafaring Greensboro six-piece. |
Sunday, Oct. 19
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| Robert Hunter Soaring country with a rock-n-roll edge as seen on Season 27 of NBC's The Voice. Garner native. |
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| Christina Eagle https://christinaeaglemusic.com/ Captivating Catawba-native featured in the final 8 of NBC's The Voice Season 26. |
Monday, Oct. 20
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| Reserved Parking https://www.facebook.com/ReservedParkingBand Lewisville/Winston-Salem based covers and spiritual songs from Unity Moravin's house band. |
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| Fancy Gap Stuart McLamb (The Love Language) and Charles Crossingham team up for their country-tinged, radio-ready anthems. |
Tuesday, Oct. 21
| Time | Artist (click "+" for information) | Additional Information |
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| The Embers featuring Craig Woolard The beach music legends from Raleigh return to make you smile, dance, and celebrate! |
| Senior Citizens FunFest & Program | |
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| Funkelstiltskin https://www.funkelstiltskin.com/ Funky jams straight from the mountains of Boone. |
Wednesday, Oct. 22
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| Duke Energy Military Appreciation Day Program |
| National Guard Band | |
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| Duke Energy Military Day Program |
| National Guard Band |
Thursday, Oct. 23
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| Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day Presentation |
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| Morgan Hudson Band https://morganhudsonmusic.bandzoogle.com/ Eastern NC powerhouse from Greenville singer-songwriter incorporating your favorite rock, pop, blues and country covers. |
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| Duck Raleigh-based band that's funky, bluesy, jazzy, and a lil' dirty. |
Friday, Oct. 24
| Time | Artist (click "+" for information) | Additional Information |
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| Satellite Dog https://www.satellitedogband.com/ Western NC Psychedique-groove band featuring improvisational original tunes and freshly spun covers. |
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| Emanuel Wynter https://www.emanuelwynter.com/ Expressive blend of R&B and rock from this Charlotte-based classically trained violinist. |
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| Striking Copper https://www.strikingcopper.com/ Dynamic Folk-rock group from Wilmington with haunting vocal arrangements. |
Saturday, Oct. 25
| Time | Artist (click "+" for information) | Additional Information |
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| Marcel Portilla Band https://marcelportillaband.com/ Soaring Latin/pop/rock/tropical fusion group from Charlotte. |
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| The Phoebes Band https://www.thephoebesband.com/ Triangle-based rock and blues outfit with soulful vocals, screaming guitars, and a driving rhythm section. |
Sunday, Oct. 26
| Time | Artist (click "+" for information) | Additional Information |
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| School of Rock Raleigh https://www.schoolofrock.com/locations/raleigh Showcase of incredible cover band youth ensembles from the School of Rock music programs. |
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| Landslide - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac Charlotte-based tribute to the legendary Fleetwood Mac. |
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2025 Heritage Circle Stage
Thursday, Oct. 16
| Time | Artist (click "+" for information) | Additional Information |
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| Jon Shain & FJ Ventre https://jonshain.com/jon-shain-and-fj-ventre/ Blues, jazz, and folk from these gifted Chapel Hill/Durham scene mainstays. |
Friday, Oct. 17
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| Story Charlemagne https://www.storycharlemagne.com/ Unique fusion of soul, indie rock, and folk from this Raleigh-based songwriter. |
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| Big Fat Gap https://www.facebook.com/bigfatgap/ Iconic and long-running Chapel Hill bluegrass collective. |
Saturday, Oct. 18
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| Elizabeth McCorvey https://www.elizabethmccorveymusic.com/ Folk/roots multi-instrumentalist hailing from the Hendersonville mountains. |
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| Yakamashii https://www.instagram.com/yakamashii_band/ Chapel Hill based southern gothic inspired country music. |
Sunday, Oct. 19
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| Parker Duncan https://isabelleparker.com/parker-duncan/ Youthful and unique fiddle and banjo duo born out of PineCone Bluegrass Camp. |
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| Awen Family Band Durham-based, genre-blending jam collective mixing global roots music with high-energy improvisation and deep grooves. |
Monday, Oct. 20
| Time | Artist (click "+" for information) | Additional Information |
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| Megan Doss From small-town Providence, NC - now belting it out in Greensboro, this powerhouse singer covers country, classics, and more. |
Tuesday, Oct. 21
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| Massive Grass Alternative and progressive bluegrass from the Wilmington coast. |
Wednesday, Oct. 22
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| Morgan Creek Bluegrass https://morgancreekbluegrass.com/ Traditional bluegrass at its best from these Chapel Hill-based pickers. |
Thursday, Oct. 23
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| Purebred Mutts https://www.facebook.com/purebredmuttsband/ Grass-adjacent hootenannys homegrown in Cary. |
Friday, Oct. 24
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| Josh Daniel https://www.joshdanielmusic.com/ Charlotte singer-songwriter that rose to prominence with his captivating live-streaming performances. |
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| Zack Lee https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089349828475 Acoustic country tunes from the Grantham native. |
Saturday, Oct. 25
| Time | Artist (click "+" for information) | Additional Information |
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| Tennessee Jed Fisher Bluegrass, newgrass, and americana from the Raleigh-based storyteller. |
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| Emily Burdette Duo Wilmington's acoustic duo combining pop and folk styles. |
Sunday, Oct. 26
| Time | Artist (click "+" for information) | Additional Information |
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| Evan Blackerby Alt-bluesy americana from this Winston-Salem singer/songwriter. |
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| Pickard Mountain Spirited five-piece performing a mix of bluegrass, Americana, and folk music. |