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Daycrawlers are a five piece Alt-Country/Americana Rock band from Raleigh, NC. They play from a vast catalogue of original music, along with covers from their favorite artists. Music and lyrics are written by Chris Pendleton, and the band contributes their dynamic instrumentation to create a unique sound. The band's live shows are energetic, dynamic, and the songs go from quiet to highly energetic in a moments time.

Daycrawlers have recorded a five song self-titled EP showcasing their live sound, which was released in May of 2024. The EP is available to download on the website, and is on all streaming services. Band members are Chris Pendleton (vox,guitars) Bob Helbert(bass), Joey Pilot(keys, mandolin, and everything else), Steve Duncan (Drums), and Dave Healy (guitars).

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!

Every Tuesday

Trivia Tuesdays are a blast with Meeser Eddie! 

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Join us for a pre-Thanksgiving party with Steel County Express on Wednesday, November 27th! Gather your friends & family and come drink, eat & dance with us! Show at 7pm.

Steel County Express are a modern country and rock party band based in Eastern NC.

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The name, the songs and the huge drum sounds of Phil Collins are instantly recognizable. Throughout 5 decades, Phil Collins and Genesis have entertained the world with a unique brand of music that has ranged in style from progressive, to rock, pop and funk. Using top touring and session players from the Nashville high area, this is a musical tribute to Phil Collins and Genesis that will give you the ultimate in a high energy, memorable show.

Instant high energy tunes start the Face Value Tribute show with a blistering horn section, a rhythm section that produces a wall of sound that can't be matched, along with stellar harmonies and top quality audio and light production that bring to life the amazing music of Phil Collins and Genesis. You'll be on your feet, you'll sing at the top of your lungs, you'll remember where you were when you heard a certain song that first time, and, yes, you'll probably be touched within your heart and wipe a few tears. YOU will be part of the Face Value Tribute show and it will surely be a night you won't soon forget. The music and energy of a Phil Collins / Genesis Tribute that are sure to please.

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Pandora's Box: The Ultimate Aerosmith Tribute is coming to Wilmington this December! Come sing all your favorite Aerosmith songs with us on Friday, December 6 at 7pm.

The music of Aerosmith has all the ingredients to make any event successful & one to remember. It brings back memories with their catchy hooks & sing-a-long melodies. With 50 years of multi-platinum selling mega hits starting with vinyl album -era releases like "Dream On" (1973) , "Sweet Emotion" & "Walk This Way" (1975), to MTV era cassette tape & Cd releases of "Dude Looks Like A Lady" ,"Rag Doll", & "Love In An Elevator" (late 80's). The band penned a string of more chartbusters in the 90's and pinnacled with their first number 1 single ever in 1998 with "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing". You don't have to wait very long to hear one of your favorite songs at a Pandora's Box show!

It became apparent in the first year of Pandora's Box playing shows that it was quickly taking on a momentum & energy of its own, playing sell out shows all over the Southeast, up & down the East Coast, Alaska, Hawaii. In 2018 Pandora's Box became Royal Caribbean Cruise Line's top requested headline feature act, which took them international!

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Larry Keel is an award-winning innovative flat-picking guitarist and singer/songwriter hailing from Appalachia and currently residing in historic Lexington, VA. Raised in a musical family steeped in the mountain culture of the region, Keel began from an early age to forge a distinctive sound, taking bluegrass and classic country music and infusing those styles with a rock edge and elements of improvisational jazz.

With the acoustic guitar Keel has brought the flat-picking form to its highest level of sophistication and sonic power with his muscular yet refined style of playing. As a songwriter with a catalog of nearly 100 original compositions, Keel integrates raw honesty and charming grit to create music filled with reality, imagination, imagery and vibe. He has appeared on over 20 albums, 12 of which he produced, and has written songs that have been recorded and performed by distinguished artists including Grammy-award winners Del McCoury and The Infamous Stringdusters.

He has performed at iconic venues including Tokyo Disney, Carnegie Hall, Town Hall NYC, Red Rocks Amphitheater, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Lockin, High Sierra Music, Bonnaroo, Del Fest, Hullaween, and countless more. He has inspired and merged creative forces with some of the greatest artists in modern roots music such as Tyler Childers, Billy Strings, Greensky Bluegrass, Keller Williams and Sam Bush, to name a few. Keel is revered by critics at Relix, JamBase, Bluegrass Today, No Depression, AXS, and Rolling Stone, who dub him “one of the finest flat pickers around” and describe his unparalleled live performance “taking songs up a notch with psychedelic hillbilly shredding.” While C-ville Weekly claims, “Keel is doing for bluegrass what Hendrix did for rock, what Miles did for jazz- exploring the unchartered possibilities, defying the limitations of a deeply established musical form.”

Keel’s latest single “Being Kind” is enjoying wide success by listeners everywhere, and he’s in production mode on an EP to be released in 2025.

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Jon Reep is a nationally touring comedian whose contemporary country point of view has won over legions of fans in comedy clubs, on tv and in film. As a stand-up he’s built a following through his hilarious comedy specials and winning appearance on Last Comic Standing.

As an actor, he’s known for his performances in Eastbound and Down, has appeared in the Tig Notaro series One Mississippi, Black-Ish, and may be best known as “Raymus, the pot smoking farmer” from Harold and Kumar: Escape From Guantanamo Bay or as “Hemi Guy” from Dodge’s popular ad campaign. He can next be seen in the upcoming season of CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM.

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Join us for a Holiday Throwdown with Signal Fire & Sons of Paradise: A fun-filled night of music and provisions. December 20th at 7PM ❄️

Signal Fire has been blazing a trail in the US reggae scene for the past decade. Hailing from the East Coast, in the coastal town of Wilmington, NC, the rock-reggae outfit has been steadily making a name for themselves with a DIY approach and dedication to their craft. Since forming in 2013, Signal Fire has released 4 full length albums of modern roots reggae music. Their sophomore album, “Lift Up” reached #1 on the iTunes Reggae Charts. Signal Fire’s music is constantly evolving, with a maintained focus on positive and thoughtful lyrical content. The bands energetic and uplifting live show has placed them on stage and tours with acts such as Stephen Marley, UB40, SOJA, Morgan Heritage, Collie Buddz, Matisyahu, Tribal Seeds, The Movement & more.

Sons of Paradise is a reggae/dub band in the midst of an explosive upcoming. The Raleigh-based group has quickly risen to headlining venues throughout the southeast with some of the biggest names in the reggae world. Led by Matt McClanahan (Vocals/Guitar) & Jordan Gee (Keyboards) the band has toured/played with artists including Beres Hammond, Julian Marley, Inner Circle, Fortunate Youth, Ballyhoo, Tropidelic, Bumpin Uglies, The Elovaters, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad & many more.

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Join us on New Years Eve for a special show from Dr. Bacon and The Kind Thieves! The night will include a midnight champagne toast and superjam with both bands to ring in the New Year!

Dr. Bacon is a Appalachian Funk, Grass and Rock & Roll band. Blending incredibly diverse instrumentation with broad, deep musical influences, allows the band to perform a plethora of widely accessible, danceable music. The Dr. Bacon Live Experience is truly a spectacle to behold, bringing the audience on a musical journey that lulls and spikes in energy, caressing ears with lush beauty and whipping crowds into a tribal romp, shaking booties and shedding inhibitions.

Hailing from the heart of Appalachia, The Kind Thieves are a musical tour de force that is far greater than simply the sum of its parts. With members originating from all over the Southern West Virginia region, the Thieves pull influences from musical genres spanning from classic rock to funk to bluegrass, wrapped up in a jam-band bow that promises a 100% original and mind-blowing live experience every time they perform.

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Chrome Horse: A Bob Dylan Tribute is coming to Bowstring Wilmington on January 2, 2025! Join us for a night of your favorite Dylan tunes to celebrate the recent release of Searchlight Pictures' "A Complete Unknown," releasing on Christmas Day. The band will be playing tunes from the film's soundtrack & more.

Chrome Horse is bringing it all back home—Drew Gabbert, Texas-based veteran musician, has set the table and is serving up an authentic Dylan experience with a repertoire that spans six decades of material.

Gabbert offers up a mysterious ability to embody the many voices of Dylan with accuracy and reverence – as if singing through a hall of mirrors. Close your eyes and you’ll be thoughtfully carried through the young man in old man’s clothes, drifting past the country croon, and held firmly by the elder statesman. These eras with their ancient muses are captured by Gabbert fluently.

It must be said, by deliberately eschewing present day technology and electronics, the musical presentation remains intact and precise. Visually, the performance is striking – musically, the performance is unmatched.

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The Nashville Nights Band: The Ultimate 90's Country Experience is coming to Bowstring Wilmington on Saturday, January 4th. Dust off your boots and come celebrate the start of the New Year with us - 90s Country style 🤠

The Nashville Nights Band offers a unique blend of classic country sounds, heart-warming lyrics, and upbeat rhythms that will keep you dancing all night long. They take pride in their genuine Nashville sound and talented musicians who have decades of experience in the music industry. The band reconnects memories with music and introduces a new generation to what they consider the last decade of genuine country music.

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Shoot To Thrill: All-Female Tribute to AC/DC is back by popular demand at Bowstring Wilmington on Friday, January 10, 2025.

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!

Shoot To Thrill is based out of Raleigh, NC and tours all along the East Coast. The band includes Kara (vocals), Susan (guitar), Jai (bass), Wendy (guitar) and Kate (drums). The girls look forward to meeting you and rocking you into an unbelievable frenzy of good times!

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Presenting Central Florida’s Premier No Doubt Tribute Band, Subliminal Doubt! Esteemed celebrity impersonator, singer, and musician Monica has graced stages for over two decades. Subliminal Doubt delivers a riveting tribute to No Doubt, with Monica embodying the iconic Gwen Stefani and supported by a stellar lineup, ensuring an exhilarating journey through the vibrant sounds of the 90s and 00s.

Prepare for a sonic explosion of hits from No Doubt and Gwen Stefani, featuring chart-toppers such as “Just a Girl,” “Hollaback Girl,” “Spiderwebs,” “Underneath It All,” “Sweet Escape,” “Don’t Speak,” “Hella Good,” “Hey Baby,” and many more! Immerse yourself in the ultimate musical experience as Subliminal Doubt transports you back in time, creating an atmosphere akin to being at a No Doubt concert.

But that’s not all! The show also includes some of Gwen Stefani’s greatest solo hits and covers that are exclusive to No Doubt performances. Don’t miss this extraordinary tribute that not only captures the magic of No Doubt but also adds a unique flair with unforgettable solo moments from Gwen Stefani. Grab your tickets now for an unforgettable night of music and nostalgia!

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Cowboy Mouth is coming to Bowstring Wilmington on January 30th!

Cowboy Mouth formed in 1990 and have perfected their wonderfully rambunctious style over the band’s three decades together. Much like gumbo, the famous dish of their hometown, the New Orleans-born Cowboy Mouth uses a potent blend of musical ingredients - rock, blues, punk, funk, country, pop, soul and whatever else feels good – to create their bodacious, kickass tunes. Frontman, drummer, and co-founder Fred LeBlanc has asserted “if The Neville Brothers and The Clash had a baby, it would be Cowboy Mouth." His description not only reflects the group’s amazing diverse sound, but it also conveys the fire and commitment they bring to their music.

The phrase “Cowboy Mouth” typically is defined as “one with a loud and raucous voice,” and the term fits the band too. This is especially true for their legendary live performances that have been described as celebratory, life-affirming experiences possessing the ability to save souls. The galvanizing connection between band and fans is one reason Cowboy Mouth has stayed strong for so many years. LeBlanc, however, offers another explanation: “bullheaded tenacity and determination, with a pretty healthy dose of faith.”

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Come on out for Kanin Wren’s Taylor Swift Experience!

Join us for an unforgettable experience with singer-songwriter Kanin Wren, the leader behind the most authentic Taylor Swift Experience out there! Kanin and her talented musicians have crafted a night of live music and dancing that promises to be a memorable affair. Sing along to your favorite Taylor Swift hits, dance the night away, and create lasting memories with new friends on the dance floor. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, having a girls' night out, enjoying a family night, or a date night, this event is perfect for all ages and is family-friendly. Come and experience the magic of Kanin Wren and her band as they provide a night of music, laughter, and memories that will last a lifetime.

With a love of Taylor Swift's music matched with her stunning vocal delivery, Kanin has created an incredible live experience that takes fans on a magical journey. The finishing touches added by her stunning concert violinist and pianist player create a jaw-dropping performance.

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Come join us at Bowstring Wilmington on Thursday, March 20 for a night with DENM with support from Surfer Girl and Chad Tepper. Ticket on sale info below.

Spotify Presale: Wednesday, October 16 @ 10am ET Local Presale: Thursday, October 17 @ 10am ET General On-Sale: Friday, October 18 @ 10am ET

ABOUT DENM: DENM first made an impactful splash while dropping his Slum Beach Denny LP- DENM’s sparkling debut album which hit the scene in 2021. Garnering out of the box recognition from coveted playlists including the cover of Spotify’s “Beach Vibes.” Today, Slum Beach Denny has tallied over 25 million streams, and counting! The genre-bending, SoCal musician, songwriter, and producer blends a unique recipe of hazy daze optimism and suburban beach influence into a modern-day melting pot of hip-hop beats, dubby rhythms, and catchy vocal hooks with a bonafide street mentality. DENM possesses the edge and wit of an artist aware of the realities of society, while addressing his own personal values and tongue in cheek commentary on the quest for the American Dream.

ABOUT SURFER GIRL: Introducing Surfer Girl, led by the charismatic Carter Reeves, the former front man of the hip-hop/pop sensation Aer. Embodying the laid-back spirit of coastal living, Carter has seamlessly transitioned from his Aer days to craft a sound that's all about good vibes and groovy rhythms. Their music seamlessly combines indie-pop, reggae, surf-rock, and hip-hop elements. Hailing from Wayland, MA, Carter's music captures the essence of sun-soaked days and breezy evenings.

ABOUT CHAD TEPPER: Chad Tepper, the musician with a vibrant persona earning him over 4 million followers on social media, has definitely spent some time in the limelight. Since moving from Orlando, Florida to Los Angeles in 2015 he’s jumped at every opportunity to grow his fanbase, showcasing his larger-than-life personality through stuntman-like antics and gnarly skateboard tricks. But in more recent years he has shifted focus to his true passion - making music - and building a lasting legacy in the alternative world.