Welcome to Bowstring
Raleigh's Premier Live Music Venue, Event Space, and Neighborhood Bar
At Bowstring, we bring together a community of people that love live music and great vibes in a beautifully-restored historic building in downtown Raleigh, NC
Bowstring: A Neighborhood Bar & Music Venue
Bowstring was founded in Raleigh in 2020 and quickly became one of the most popular bar and venues in the Raleigh area. With four unique gathering spaces and three full bars, including a 10,000 sq ft turfed yard area, dubbed The Yard, Bowstring routinely hosts live music concerts with local and nationally-touring, private parties, watch parties, and more! Featuring in-house PA, lighting, and a 28’x20’x4′ covered stage, Bowstring is uniquely situated to host high-quality concerts and event.
Live Music & Events
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06mar7:00 pm10:00 pm80 Proof Country

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80 Proof is a premiere country cover band based in Raleigh. Their repertoire spans from classic hits to modern favorites. Grab your boots and get ready for a good
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80 Proof is a premiere country cover band based in Raleigh. Their repertoire spans from classic hits to modern favorites. Grab your boots and get ready for a good time as they bring their lively honky tonk performance to the party!
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March 6, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
08mar6:00 pm9:00 pmEric Gales with Marvelous Funkshun

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Tickets available here! Eric Gales’ time is now. A rule-breaking, genre-fusing force of nature, hailed by giants like Joe Bonamassa, Dave Navarro and Mark Tremonti as one of the best
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Eric Gales’ time is now. A rule-breaking, genre-fusing force of nature, hailed by giants like Joe Bonamassa, Dave Navarro and Mark Tremonti as one of the best guitarists on the planet, you’ll find the Memphis blues-rocker’s thumbprint on everything from his Grammy-nominated solo catalogue to the soundtrack of director Ryan Coogler’s smash-hit horror movie, Sinners.
A supernova amongst the shoegazers of the grunge era, there was simply nobody like Gales on the scene, and he was saluted in Guitar World’s readers poll as that year’s Best New Talent. “We weren’t the typical I-IV-V blues group,” he reflects. “We were trying to set ourselves apart, to make people start talking. A 16-year-old black kid coming out playing blues-rock and wailing: that just wasn’t happening at the time. And I didn’t see it happen again until Kingfish came around. I think The Eric Gales Band definitely left our mark on the world.”
Featuring soaring guitar and pedal steel over a heavy groove, Marvelous Funkshun is a venue and festival favorite. The band has graced the stage with artists such as George Porter Jr. of the Meters, Eric Gales, the late Kofi Burbridge of the Derek Trucks Band, Snoop Dogg and more. Recently, they have gained attention for a smoking tribute to Jimi Hendrix with funk and sacred steel influenced versions of classic hits and cuts. Look for their new release “Instru-Mental” on all streaming platforms.
Outdoor show rain or shine. No refunds. No lawn chairs. No dogs.
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March 8, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
11mar7:00 pm10:00 pmBallyhoo! & Artikal Sound System with Sensamotion

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Tickets available here! Through 25 years and eight independent albums, the last four on their own Right Coast Records, Ballyhoo! have earned the exclamation point which marks their name. Starting in the
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Through 25 years and eight independent albums, the last four on their own Right
Coast Records, Ballyhoo! have earned the exclamation point which 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 Goldfinger, 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.
“Whatever you want to achieve, just focus on that and work towards it,” explains
Howi about the Ballyhoo! ethos. “Don’t worry about followers, views, or even
money. Just keep making good stuff. One day it may be possible to finally quit
that day job and live your dream full time.”Ballyhoo! is still doing just that,
purveying good vibes, positivity and fun live shows meant to take you away from real life..
Outdoor show, rain or shine. No refunds. No lawn chairs. No dogs.
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March 11, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
19mar6:00 pm9:00 pmThe Keith Allen Circus & The Wright Avenue

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The Keith Allen Circus is a High Flying, Death Defying, Trapeze Act Of Sight And Sound Led By Ringleader Keith Allen (The Mantras) joined by The Wright Avenue - Wormhole
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The Keith Allen Circus is a High Flying, Death Defying, Trapeze Act Of Sight And Sound Led By Ringleader Keith Allen (The Mantras) joined by The Wright Avenue – Wormhole Funk out of Greensboro, NC!
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March 19, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
20mar7:00 pm10:00 pmSons of Paradise x Dale and the ZDubs with Mellodose and The Hourglass Kids

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Tickets available here! Sons of Paradise is a reggae-rock band proudly hailing from Raleigh, North Carolina. Founded in 2009 by high school friends Matt McClanahan (lead vocals/rhythm guitar), Jordan Gee
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Sons of Paradise is a reggae-rock band proudly hailing from Raleigh, North Carolina. Founded in 2009 by high school friends Matt McClanahan (lead vocals/rhythm guitar), Jordan Gee (keyboards), Sons of Paradise has risen to playing headlining venues across the country as well as supporting artists such as Tropidelic, Bumpin Uglies, The Elovaters, Inner Circle, Beres Hammond, and many more.
Additionally Sons of Paradise has delighted fans at festivals including Reggae Rise Up Vegas and Reggae Rise Up Florida. Joined in 2023 by Joe Conroy (lead guitar) and Storm Adams (drums), and in 2024-2025 by Matt Corey (sax) and Donny Sills (bass), Sons of Paradise has its best lineup yet.
Sons of Paradise’s sound is hard to confine to one genre. An eclectic blend of powerful lyricism with playful hooks, elements of driving yet smooth lead guitar, complemented by melodic keyboard and organ, Sons of Paradise’s songs continue to push the boundaries of what might be considered “strictly reggae.” However dont be fooled, the reggae style in Sons of Paradise comes through beautifully with roots style drum and bass mixed with traditional reggae guitar and keyboard, creating well balanced crave worthy songs that you’ll want to listen to over and over again.
From prison to pandemic, Dale and the ZDubs aka “Snail and the Zebras” are back in full force. Inspired by Dale’s 2017 to 2020 incarceration for a non-violent drug crime, DZD’s most recent full length, “Off The Rip,” dropped in mid 2024. Blending groovy reggae influences with a hard hitting rock style, DZD is here to tell raw, ridiculous, and vulnerable stories while thrilling audiences across the country. As Snail describes the genre-bending quartet, “We are storytellers. And when we tell these stories, there are no click tracks, no vocal processing, and no backing tracks. WE PLAY LIVE!”
After the three-year hiatus, DZD went to work putting instrumentation and melody behind the lyrics Dale wrote on the inside. Dale also hit up some old friends to be part of the comeback. The result is the current steady stream of dope-ass singles including “This Time” ft. The Elovaters, “Pathological” ft. Bumpin Uglies, “Johnny Freight” ft. Passafire, and of course, “Her Melody” ft. HIRIE. In addition, ska-punk-fan-favorite, “Neighbors,” ft. BALLYHOO! was also finally released on the new 12-song LP, “Off The Rip.”
In early 2024, a seismic lineup shift occurred. Snail selected a new prolific cast of players hailing from up and down the East Coast, and plugged them into the nationally touring act. The new Zebra blood includes multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, Mark King (bass and harmonies), formerly of The Elovaters (Pembroke, MA), and groove specialist Ethan Jones aka “The Marine” (drums and vocals), formerly of The Orange Constant (Athens, GA). The newest piece to DZD’s sound and style is Josh Boyd (lead guitar) out of Wilmington, NC. Joshy is a rare talent who brings both a heavier rock and jam-influenced element to the live performance. These new ZDubs have invigorated DZD’s classic sound, but with upgraded energy and bravado. “We’ve toured the country with Snail and the Zebras. Their live show has what I call, ‘the sauce,’ and it may be too spicy for some,” said Jackson Hauserman, lead guitarist of Kash’d Out.
DZD’s obsession with performing live keeps the wheels on the tour van turning across the country. DZD has recently shared the stage with the likes of Sublime with Rome, Andy Frasco, Little Stranger, Kash’d Out, Long Beach Dub Allstars, Joe Samba, and Artikal Sound System. High-energy live shows feature vocal harmonies, thick guitar-driven melodies, and fat rhythm section based grooves. And sometimes Snail gets a little crazy on stage too.
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March 20, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
21mar7:00 pm10:00 pmEnd of The Line : Tribute to The Allman Brothers Band

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Tickets available here! In 2026, END OF THE LINE will celebrate the 55th Anniversary of what is possibly the greatest and most influential live album in the history of recorded
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In 2026, END OF THE LINE will celebrate the 55th Anniversary of what is possibly the greatest and most influential live album in the history of recorded music – The Allman Brothers Band’s ‘AT FILLMORE EAST’. The entire double album will be performed in full, along with other ABB Classics and deep cuts. Some highlights will be the true modernization that was their cover of “Statesboro Blues”, the metropolitan sophistication of “Hot ‘Lanta”, the mystery within the epic “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed”, and the perennial favorite of “Whipping Post.” Come join End of the Line for their love letter to and new interpretation of one of the cornerstones of rock history that could only come “From the Fillmore.”
End Of The Line is the premiere Allman Brothers tribute band. Having carved up the southeast with sold out shows, End Of The Line is making a name for themselves nationally with a sound as classic & heavy as the original Brothers themselves. From the authentic, raspy vocal approach of Justin Smith to the chugging drum/percussion train of Ryan McClanahan & Dave Czuba, the band both pays homage while pushing the boundaries of the timeless & extensive catalog. Carrying the electric weight of Dickey is Adam Gorman, who is the band’s lone Maconite, and joining him as the counterpart Duane is Noah Pavey. Last, but certainly not least, the low end duties are vastly covered by Casey Conway, who is a perfect bottom end sandwich of Berry, Allen, and Oteil.
With endorsements from the official Allman Brothers Museum, The Big House, End Of The Line carries on the legacy of The Allman Brothers with poise & 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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March 21, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
27mar7:00 pm10:00 pmJosh Meloy with Trenton Fletcher

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Grab your tickets here! From the plains of Oklahoma, Josh Meloy has built his career brick by brick. A storyteller at heart, Meloy will capture your imagination with every song. From wearing
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From the plains of Oklahoma, Josh Meloy has built his career brick by
brick. A storyteller at heart, Meloy will capture your imagination with every
song. From wearing out the dive bars of Oklahoma to more recently playing
the historic Ryman Auditorium, Meloy has finally captured a national
audience. With a brand new album “Where You Came From” released in
June of 2024, he shows no signs of slowing down.
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March 27, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
29mar3:00 pm6:00 pmKevin Flinn

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Raleigh, NC based Kevin Flinn plays all of the hits you love!
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Raleigh, NC based Kevin Flinn plays all of the hits you love!
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March 29, 2026 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
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- We are happy to host your private group, corporate event, wedding event, birthday celebration, watch party, charity event - you name it!
- Featuring state-of-the-art PA system, multi-feature house lighting setup, an 8,000 square foot turfed yard area with tents optional, a 2,500 garage bar, and two private covered patio spaces with heaters.
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