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
Date
june
13jun7:00 pm10:00 pmRolling Together Revue Tour - G. Love, Donavon Frankenreiter, Moon Taxi
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Get your tickets here! ABOUT G. LOVE: G. Love & Special Sauce is an American Hip-Hop Blues band known for its unique fusion of hip-hop, blues, funk, and soul. Formed
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ABOUT G. LOVE: G. Love & Special Sauce is an American Hip-Hop Blues band known for its unique fusion of hip-hop, blues, funk, and soul. Formed in 1993 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the band originally featured Garrett Dutton, aka G. Love, as the lead vocalist and guitarist, Jeffrey Clemens on drums, and Jim Prescott on bass. The trio quickly gained attention for their laid-back, groovy style and G. Love’s unique vocal delivery, blending rap-like spoken word with bluesy singing.
Known for their energetic live performances, G. Love & Special Sauce has played at festivals like Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza. Garrett Dutton also frequently collaborates with other artists, including Jack Johnson, with whom he shares a similar vibe, and has released solo projects that dive deeper into his blues influences. G. Love & Special Sauce remains a beloved name in the music scene, blending genres in a way that feels fresh and authentic.
ABOUT DONAVON FRANKENREITER: For nearly two decades Donavon Frankenreiter has been traveling the globe, first as a professional surfer and now as a musician. Born in Southern California, Donavon spent most of his youth chasing waves, turning pro at the age of 16.
These days instead of surf competitions, it’s concert halls that bring Frankenreiter to town, where he entertains audiences with his unique blend of laid-back grooves, philosophical lyrics and soulful delivery.
ABOUT MOON TAXI: Once again ready to push the boundaries of their genre, Nashville based indie alt-rock band Moon Taxi is back with their sixth full length album, Set Yourself Free. With tracks ranging from rock to synth to pop to bluegrass, the new lineup showcases what 15 years as a band gets you: a polished, classic sound without fear of exploration. The five-member group- vocalist/guitarist Trevor Terndrup, lead guitarist Spencer Thomson, bassist Tommy Putnam, keyboardist Wes Bailey, and drummer Tyler Ritter- stepped back into their roots to create an album primarily written and recorded by themselves and set for release on their own label, 12th South Records.
No dogs, no chairs. No refunds, rain or shine.
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June 13, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
20jun7:00 pm10:00 pmFortunate Youth with Joe Samba + Quasi Kings
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Tickets available here! From backyard BBQs in Southern California beach towns to its rise as one of the most popular reggae rock bands in the country, Fortunate
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From backyard BBQs in Southern California beach towns to its rise as one of the most popular reggae rock bands in the country, Fortunate Youth remains devoted to its roots and a simple mission: Spread peace, love, and unity with music. It’s a mantra of sorts for the multi-faceted sextet from Hermosa Beach, driving a relentless thirst for live performances and an ever-evolving cache of original material dotted with influences of blues, ska, rock, world, soul, and punk.
Dedicated to performing live, the ensemble has logged countless miles across the globe, with F.Y. supporting brethren such as Slightly Stoopid, Stick Figure, and SOJA.
Joe Samba is a rising force in the reggae rock world. He blends island grooves, punk energy, hip hop flair and soulful songwriting into a sound that feels both fresh and unmistakably his. His third full length album Lifeline features collaborations with Wax, Mihali, JARV, Eric Krasno and Anthony Resta and showcases his most personal and ambitious work to date.
The Massachusetts born and New Hampshire based artist first broke out with his debut The Wrong Impression which reached number one on the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart. He followed it with Far From Forever and a steady run of national touring with Dirty Heads, Ziggy Marley, Pepper, Shwayze and Sublime With Rome.
Lifeline captures the highs and lows of growth, fatherhood, relationships and self discovery. It is full of big melodies, honest lyrics and the genre mixing style that defines Joe’s voice as an artist.
Formed in Columbus, OH in the Spring of 2016, the The Quasi Kings have quickly “cemented [their] place as the sprawling, multi-instrumental next generation of Columbus reggae.” (Columbus Dispatch). The band, led by brothers Zach (vocals, saxophone, percussion) & Benny Coleman (vocals, bass), varies in age, musical backgrounds, and taste, leading to a worldly & distinctive collage. Their premier offering, 2018’s Throwaway Culture EP, features catchy hooks, tight vocal harmonies, and a unique blend of reggae, rock, and hip-hop. Their latest album, Eye of the Storm, takes things a step further with songs like “Booze”, a raucous Sabbath inspired tune, and the dubby, horn driven “Cut It Out”. Their live shows are high energy, captivating and ever-evolving. The Quasi Kings have had the privilege to play with the likes of Stick Figure, Rebelution, Sublime, Steel Pulse, Tropidelic, Badfish, Fortunate Youth, Third World, Israel Vibration, Dark Star Orchestra & more. Visit thequasikings.com for tour dates & more info.
Doors at 6pm. No lawn chairs. Event Rain or Shine. No refunds.
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June 20, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
25jun7:00 pm10:00 pmFool House - The Millennium Tour
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Get your tickets here! The Millennium Tour is a TOTALLY EPIC 90s & 2000s THROWBACK PARTY! Get ready to relive the glory days of frosted tips, flip phones, and fire playlists.
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The Millennium Tour is a TOTALLY EPIC 90s & 2000s THROWBACK PARTY!
Get ready to relive the glory days of frosted tips, flip phones, and fire playlists. Grab your crew and get down with Fool
House for The Millennium Tour – the ULTIMATE 90s & Y2K – themed live show experience that’ll have you partying
like it’s 1999!
The Millennium Tour includes:
• VIP red carpet photo op (Y2K fashion STRONGLY encouraged)
• Pre-show pop culture trivia to test your retro knowledge
• Pre-show party with curated playlist and video to get you HYPE
• Full band taking you from the 90s into the early 2000s with ALL THE HITS
• Massive balloon drop finale to blow the roof off
From *NSYNC to Nirvana, Britney to Blink-182, Missy Elliott to Nelly – we’re covering every iconic jam you blasted on
your boombox or burned onto your mix CD. This isn’t just a concert—it’s a full-blown time warp party!
No lawn chairs. Outdoor show, rain or shine. No refunds.
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June 25, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
26jun3:00 pm6:00 pmRunaway Gin - Pre-Goose Party!
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Tickets Available Here! With over 555 shows performed since its inception in 2014, Runaway Gin is the World’s Most Notable Phish Tribute Project. They have been voted the Best Phish
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With over 555 shows performed since its inception in 2014, Runaway Gin is the World’s Most Notable Phish Tribute Project. They have been voted the Best Phish Tribute in the World two years in a row and 2022 Charleston Jam Band of the Year. On July 4th, 2015, after the second show of the Grateful Dead GD50 run, Runaway Gin sold out the Hard Rock Cafe in Chicago catapulting them from a Southeastern regional act onto the National scene. The band has also made numerous festival appearances including Rooster Walk Music and Arts Festival, Resonance Music and Arts Festival, the Woodlands Music and Arts Festival, Nextival (headliner), Hidden in the Hollow Festival and has headlined top national venues such as: the Norva, the National, Jannus Live, and the Georgia Theater.
The members of Runaway Gin have united with the goal of creating musical moments inspired by Phish. The band’s song list is constantly growing and their improvisational and communication skills are constantly developing independently and together. Like Phish, Runaway Gin will never play the same show or jam the same way twice making every show a unique experience and every moment pure artistic creation.
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June 26, 2026 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Full Bar
20+ Rotating Taps including Beer, Cider, and N/A
Options w/ Seasonably-Fresh Hand-Crafted Cocktails
Bowstring Pizza Bus
Private Events
- 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.
Bowstring Pizza Bus
Craft Cocktails and Beer
Party Reservations & Events
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