
Rock Academy Showcase
Student rock bands take the stage with a rotating setlist spanning blues, classic rock, hard rock, punk, surf, and americana. Early evening, all-ages showcase in an intimate room with limited first-come seating and standing-room energy.
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Soulful Americana and country blues from Cristina Vane, driven by resonant vocals and rootsy guitar; intimate standing room set at The Grey Eagle for an all ages audience, showcasing storytelling songwriting and raw roots energy.

Soulful Americana and country blues from Cristina Vane, driven by resonant vocals and rootsy guitar; intimate standing room set at The Grey Eagle for an all ages audience, showcasing storytelling songwriting and raw roots energy.
Soulful Americana and country blues from Cristina Vane, driven by resonant vocals and rootsy guitar; intimate standing room set at The Grey Eagle for an all ages audience, showcasing storytelling songwriting and raw roots energy.
Candid, mountain-soaked Americana from 25-year-old singer songwriter Cole Chaney, with reflective lyrics and a gritty acoustic-forward sound tied to his album In the Shadow of the Mountain. All-ages standing-room crowd energy in a close, club-style room.
Candid, mountain-soaked Americana from 25-year-old singer songwriter Cole Chaney, with reflective lyrics and a gritty acoustic-forward sound tied to his album In the Shadow of the Mountain. All-ages standing-room crowd energy in a close, club-style room.
Candid, mountain-soaked Americana from 25-year-old singer songwriter Cole Chaney, with reflective lyrics and a gritty acoustic-forward sound tied to his album In the Shadow of the Mountain. All-ages standing-room crowd energy in a close, club-style room.
A high-energy R.E.M. tribute night marking 45 years since “Radio Free Europe,” with regional artists rotating through punchy short sets of American underground alt-rock. Standing-room, all-ages crowd vibes with nods to Athens, Georgia and North Carolina recording history.
A high-energy R.E.M. tribute night marking 45 years since “Radio Free Europe,” with regional artists rotating through punchy short sets of American underground alt-rock. Standing-room, all-ages crowd vibes with nods to Athens, Georgia and North Carolina recording history.
A high-energy R.E.M. tribute night marking 45 years since “Radio Free Europe,” with regional artists rotating through punchy short sets of American underground alt-rock. Standing-room, all-ages crowd vibes with nods to Athens, Georgia and North Carolina recording history.
Southern soul, blues, and Appalachian roots songs led by vivid storytelling lyrics and polished duo arrangements. All ages patio performance with limited first come first served seating and an intimate early evening vibe.
Southern soul, blues, and Appalachian roots songs led by vivid storytelling lyrics and polished duo arrangements. All ages patio performance with limited first come first served seating and an intimate early evening vibe.
Southern soul, blues, and Appalachian roots songs led by vivid storytelling lyrics and polished duo arrangements. All ages patio performance with limited first come first served seating and an intimate early evening vibe.
Solo acoustic sets from masterful wordsmith Ryan Montbleau blend smoky folk-rock storytelling and dexterous fingerpicked guitar work, showcasing his seasoned road warrior intensity in an intimate, all-ages seated performance.
Solo acoustic sets from masterful wordsmith Ryan Montbleau blend smoky folk-rock storytelling and dexterous fingerpicked guitar work, showcasing his seasoned road warrior intensity in an intimate, all-ages seated performance.
Solo acoustic sets from masterful wordsmith Ryan Montbleau blend smoky folk-rock storytelling and dexterous fingerpicked guitar work, showcasing his seasoned road warrior intensity in an intimate, all-ages seated performance.

An intimate all-ages seated night of Americana and singer-songwriter storytelling from Willis Alan Ramsey, returning to touring decades after his influential 1972 self-titled album. Expect classic roots-rock songwriting in a small-room listening vibe with limited premium seating.

An intimate all-ages seated night of Americana and singer-songwriter storytelling from Willis Alan Ramsey, returning to touring decades after his influential 1972 self-titled album. Expect classic roots-rock songwriting in a small-room listening vibe with limited premium seating.
An intimate all-ages seated night of Americana and singer-songwriter storytelling from Willis Alan Ramsey, returning to touring decades after his influential 1972 self-titled album. Expect classic roots-rock songwriting in a small-room listening vibe with limited premium seating.

Award-winning blues rock and soul grooves from a Vermont-born quintet, sometimes swelling into a horn-driven octet, with loud original songs and classic American resonance. Late-night patio set with limited first-come seating and an all-ages crowd.

Award-winning blues rock and soul grooves from a Vermont-born quintet, sometimes swelling into a horn-driven octet, with loud original songs and classic American resonance. Late-night patio set with limited first-come seating and an all-ages crowd.
Award-winning blues rock and soul grooves from a Vermont-born quintet, sometimes swelling into a horn-driven octet, with loud original songs and classic American resonance. Late-night patio set with limited first-come seating and an all-ages crowd.
Rootsy Americana and Gulf Coast groove with new takes on songs tied to Swamp Dogg, Johnny Cash, and Clifton Chenier, plus spotlight cuts from tourmates and collaborators. All ages, standing room only energy in an up close club setup.
Rootsy Americana and Gulf Coast groove with new takes on songs tied to Swamp Dogg, Johnny Cash, and Clifton Chenier, plus spotlight cuts from tourmates and collaborators. All ages, standing room only energy in an up close club setup.
Rootsy Americana and Gulf Coast groove with new takes on songs tied to Swamp Dogg, Johnny Cash, and Clifton Chenier, plus spotlight cuts from tourmates and collaborators. All ages, standing room only energy in an up close club setup.
Electrified twang and honky tonk roots spill into folk, alt country, and psychedelic tinged rock, driven by introspective lyrics and blistering guitar work. Late night all ages patio set with first come first served limited seating.
Electrified twang and honky tonk roots spill into folk, alt country, and psychedelic tinged rock, driven by introspective lyrics and blistering guitar work. Late night all ages patio set with first come first served limited seating.
Electrified twang and honky tonk roots spill into folk, alt country, and psychedelic tinged rock, driven by introspective lyrics and blistering guitar work. Late night all ages patio set with first come first served limited seating.
All-ages tribute night of Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band staples, starting with an intimate acoustic first set before turning up into an electric second set. Standing-room-only jam-band energy with singalong classics and extended grooves.
All-ages tribute night of Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band staples, starting with an intimate acoustic first set before turning up into an electric second set. Standing-room-only jam-band energy with singalong classics and extended grooves.
All-ages tribute night of Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band staples, starting with an intimate acoustic first set before turning up into an electric second set. Standing-room-only jam-band energy with singalong classics and extended grooves.
Free all ages patio set steeped in Nashville honky tonk and traditional country, with old time influences shaped by Robert's Western World. First come first served seating creates an intimate early evening hangout vibe.
Free all ages patio set steeped in Nashville honky tonk and traditional country, with old time influences shaped by Robert's Western World. First come first served seating creates an intimate early evening hangout vibe.
Free all ages patio set steeped in Nashville honky tonk and traditional country, with old time influences shaped by Robert's Western World. First come first served seating creates an intimate early evening hangout vibe.
Guitar-driven layered indie rock with melodic hooks and delay-soaked lead lines; veteran songwriters trade gritty garage roots and psych-tinged harmonies in an all-ages, standing-room club setting.
Guitar-driven layered indie rock with melodic hooks and delay-soaked lead lines; veteran songwriters trade gritty garage roots and psych-tinged harmonies in an all-ages, standing-room club setting.
Guitar-driven layered indie rock with melodic hooks and delay-soaked lead lines; veteran songwriters trade gritty garage roots and psych-tinged harmonies in an all-ages, standing-room club setting.
Tight funk rock grooves and extended psychedelic jams drive an electrifying trio set with guitar, keys, and punchy vocals. All ages, standing room energy built for dancing, late-night vibes, and big improvisational peaks.
Tight funk rock grooves and extended psychedelic jams drive an electrifying trio set with guitar, keys, and punchy vocals. All ages, standing room energy built for dancing, late-night vibes, and big improvisational peaks.
Tight funk rock grooves and extended psychedelic jams drive an electrifying trio set with guitar, keys, and punchy vocals. All ages, standing room energy built for dancing, late-night vibes, and big improvisational peaks.

Instrumental, melody-forward guitar rock with colorful, freewheeling riffs and psychedelic indie textures inspired by Delicate Steve’s "Luke’s Garage." All-ages, standing-room concert energy with doors at 7 PM and music at 8 PM.

Instrumental, melody-forward guitar rock with colorful, freewheeling riffs and psychedelic indie textures inspired by Delicate Steve’s "Luke’s Garage." All-ages, standing-room concert energy with doors at 7 PM and music at 8 PM.
Instrumental, melody-forward guitar rock with colorful, freewheeling riffs and psychedelic indie textures inspired by Delicate Steve’s "Luke’s Garage." All-ages, standing-room concert energy with doors at 7 PM and music at 8 PM.
All-ages patio set with Brendan Lane & The Sugar Packets channeling Annapolis-bred, guitar-forward singer songwriter energy and alt rock leanings. Limited outdoor seating runs first come first served for a laid-back late-night hang.
All-ages patio set with Brendan Lane & The Sugar Packets channeling Annapolis-bred, guitar-forward singer songwriter energy and alt rock leanings. Limited outdoor seating runs first come first served for a laid-back late-night hang.
All-ages patio set with Brendan Lane & The Sugar Packets channeling Annapolis-bred, guitar-forward singer songwriter energy and alt rock leanings. Limited outdoor seating runs first come first served for a laid-back late-night hang.
A high-energy, genre-blending performance from the New Orleans collective behind The Last Balloon, balancing playful exuberance with raw emotional storytelling. Expect a celebratory, standing-room crowd vibe with themes of resilience and self-realization.
A high-energy, genre-blending performance from the New Orleans collective behind The Last Balloon, balancing playful exuberance with raw emotional storytelling. Expect a celebratory, standing-room crowd vibe with themes of resilience and self-realization.
A high-energy, genre-blending performance from the New Orleans collective behind The Last Balloon, balancing playful exuberance with raw emotional storytelling. Expect a celebratory, standing-room crowd vibe with themes of resilience and self-realization.

High energy garage and indie rock set of melodic, hook filled songs with raw guitars and singalong choruses in a compact standing room, all ages club; Tobacco City opens.

High energy garage and indie rock set of melodic, hook filled songs with raw guitars and singalong choruses in a compact standing room, all ages club; Tobacco City opens.
High energy garage and indie rock set of melodic, hook filled songs with raw guitars and singalong choruses in a compact standing room, all ages club; Tobacco City opens.

Adrenaline-charged indie rock and emo-leaning hooks with the high-energy feel of a house-show-bred four-piece, plus support from Pretty Bitter. A standing-room crowd brings loud singalongs and cathartic, emotionally sharp anthems.

Adrenaline-charged indie rock and emo-leaning hooks with the high-energy feel of a house-show-bred four-piece, plus support from Pretty Bitter. A standing-room crowd brings loud singalongs and cathartic, emotionally sharp anthems.
Adrenaline-charged indie rock and emo-leaning hooks with the high-energy feel of a house-show-bred four-piece, plus support from Pretty Bitter. A standing-room crowd brings loud singalongs and cathartic, emotionally sharp anthems.
High-energy jam-rock tribute night recreating the Mikey and Todd era feel with setlists tuned to the original Widespread Panic sound. All-ages, standing-room-only crowd for a loud, sweaty singalong vibe and preservation-minded fun.
High-energy jam-rock tribute night recreating the Mikey and Todd era feel with setlists tuned to the original Widespread Panic sound. All-ages, standing-room-only crowd for a loud, sweaty singalong vibe and preservation-minded fun.
High-energy jam-rock tribute night recreating the Mikey and Todd era feel with setlists tuned to the original Widespread Panic sound. All-ages, standing-room-only crowd for a loud, sweaty singalong vibe and preservation-minded fun.

Controlled-chaos “carousel rock” with big dynamic swings—dizzying crescendos, grounding grooves, and an energetic singalong edge—lands in a standing-room club setting. All-ages night pairing West 22nd with Dipsea Flower for a loud, guitar-forward show.

Controlled-chaos “carousel rock” with big dynamic swings—dizzying crescendos, grounding grooves, and an energetic singalong edge—lands in a standing-room club setting. All-ages night pairing West 22nd with Dipsea Flower for a loud, guitar-forward show.
Controlled-chaos “carousel rock” with big dynamic swings—dizzying crescendos, grounding grooves, and an energetic singalong edge—lands in a standing-room club setting. All-ages night pairing West 22nd with Dipsea Flower for a loud, guitar-forward show.