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Best Indie & Rock Jul 27 - Sep 27

in Wilmington

Greensky Bluegrass at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

Greensky Bluegrass

The band that creatively blends bluegrass and country music are heading on tour across America. Greensky Bluegrass began making music in 2000 and stood out for their non-traditional take on bluegrass, where they fused rock and acoustic influences. The five-piece prepare for an outstanding countrywide tour and you won't want to miss it!

Train at Live Oak Bank Pavilion

Train

The multi-platinum chart-toppers from San Francisco are heading out on a co-headlining tour with Illinois rock band REO Speedwagon! Embarking on the 'Summer Road Trip 2024' tour, you can expect to enjoy songs from both catalogs, including classics like 'Drive-By', 'Hey Soul Sister', 'Can't Stop This Feeling', 'Keep On Loving You' and many more. Don't miss your chance to have a rocking summer!

The Head and The Heart at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

The Head and The Heart

Indie folk darlings The Head and The Heart are heading out on tour to bless your ears with their plethora of hit tracks and a first listen to some brand new music! Formed in 2009 the six-piece have enjoy a stratospheric rise to stardom. Their 2016 release Signs of Light saw the group hit the top five in the US charts!

Iron & Wine at Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center

Iron & Wine

Singer-songwriter Iron and Wine is known for his folk, rock and indie influences, he has released many studio albums, the latest being 'Years to Burn'. His music has been featured on various television shows and films, including Grey's Anatomy, House and Twilight and many more. Don't miss an evening in the company of this accomplished musician who will provide a retrospective view of his entire career!

Dirty Heads at Live Oak Bank Pavilion

Dirty Heads

Blending multiple genres together under one banner, Californian reggae fusion outfit Dirty Heads are back on tour after the release of their eighth album, 2022's Midnight Control. They dropped their first 'Greatest Hits' album in 2021, showcasing the best music from the band's 15-year back catalogue. Don't miss the chance to see them live this year.

Band Of Horses at Live Oak Bank Pavilion

Band Of Horses

Led by Ben Bridwell, Band of Horses do anthemic, wistful American indie better than anyone. Drenched in reverb and glittering guitar tones, they trade in vulnerability while still playing songs bursting with hooks and fist-pumping choruses. Heading out on tour this year, get ready to lose yourself in the music once more. Band of Horses will be joined by City of Colour from Aug 29 - Sep 15! 2024

The Floozies at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

The Floozies

Hailing from Lawrence, Kansas, the undisputed 'Kings Of Electro-Funk' are revitalizing the genre with a dance floor-filling twist. The brainchild of brothers Matt and Mark Hill, who were born into the digital era but raised on an eclectic array of genres from the electro-bent funk of Lettuce and Zapp & Roger to the boundary-breaking dance music experimentations of Amon Tobin, The Floozies have garnered much critical claim for their insanely technically tight live gigs that put them into the same league as jam band legends Umphrey's McGee and electro icons Big Gigantic.

Melissa Etheridge at Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center

Melissa Etheridge

Since her 1988 debut 'Bring Me Some Water', Melissa Etheridge has been an iconic voice in alternative rock and roll. When in 1993, her second record 'Yes I am' went double platinum, that success was cemented. As a performer she has won 2 Grammy Awards and an Academy Award for best original songs, but also as a social and gay rights activist, she has left a lasting impression on American popular culture.

Molly Tuttle at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

Molly Tuttle

Molly, a rising star in the contemporary folk scene, draws inspiration from legends like Laurie Lewis, Kathy Kallick, Alison Krauss, and Hazel Dickens. Her bluegrass melodies have resonated with audiences across the US, and she's embarking on a massive 2024 tour called Down The Rabbit Hole' with her band, the Golden Highway.

My Morning Jacket and Nathaniel Rateliff at Live Oak Bank Pavilion

My Morning Jacket and Nathaniel Rateliff

Indie rock giants My Morning Jacket are teaming up with Americana stars Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats for a co-headline tour this year! The Eye To Eye tour will see both bands alternate slots on the bill each night, playing equal headline-length sets. Don't miss this chance to see two great shows in one night!

Briston Maroney at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

Briston Maroney

Folk-rock sensation Briston Maroney is extending his 'Ultrapure' tour this fall, titled the 'Ultrapure Part 2'! Celebrating the release of his second album, "Ultrapure," Maroney is hitting the record stores for exclusive and intimate shows before taking his music to bigger stages. Get your tickets to see the legend in the making, Briston Maroney, before they sell out!