The Pour House Ticket Giveaway and EZ Vibes Top Picks

Live Music and Festivals in NC - January 2026

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📆 EZ Vibes Concert Calendar
🎧️ Spotify Playlist with Artists coming to NC
🎸 Featured Shows: Tom Hamilton’s NC Takeover
🎁 Giveaway: Win Mellow Swells tickets for The Pour House
🧢 Fresh Drop: The EZ Vibes Rope Hat is here
✅ Top Picks for the week

EZ Vibes Concert Calendar

The EZ Concert Calendar: Your NC Music Roadmap

The EZ Vibes calendar is officially firing on all cylinders, and we’re keeping the momentum going. We’ve moved past the "new year" buzz and settled into our groove as your statewide hub for live music. Whether you’re scouting the mountain scene in Asheville, tracking the coast in Wilmington, or staying close to home in Raleigh, the calendar is built to make sure you never miss a beat.

We’re continuing to expand our reach from the Blue Ridge to the Outer Banks, adding fresh show listings and deeper features to help you navigate the best NC has to offer.

Pro-Tip: Today’s Top Picks section covers the rest of January to give you a head start on your adventures. You’ll still get our weekly deep dives and featured events every Tuesday, but this full-month view is here to help you lock in those "can't-miss" dates early. Explore the full schedule and let’s get out there.

The Spotify Playlist

Want to hear exactly what’s coming to our local stages before you grab your tickets? We’ve curated the ultimate EZ Vibes Artist Playlist just for you. Every week, we refresh the lineup to feature the artists hitting North Carolina’s best venues—from the jam-heavy riffs of Tom Hamilton to the psychedelic funk of the Mellow Swells. It’s the perfect way to preview the week’s top picks, discover a new favorite opener, or just set the mood for your next concert road trip. Give it a follow and keep the soundtrack to your January adventures on repeat!

Listen & Follow here: EZ Vibes Artist Playlist

Tom Hamilton’s NC Takeover

If you’ve seen Joe Russo’s Almost Dead (JRAD), you know that Tom Hamilton is one of the most clinical and soulful improvisers on the planet. He’s taking a "NC Road Trip" this week, bringing that deep, jam-heavy energy to some of our favorite rooms. He also releasing a new album this week so these shows, so do not sleep on these shows in Charlotte, Wilmington and Greensboro!

🎁 Ticket Giveaway: Mellow Swells @ The Pour House

Raleigh, we’ve got you! We are giving away a pair of tickets to see Mellow Swells and The Snozzberries this Friday night. It’s going to be a psychedelic-funk masterclass.

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Fresh Drop: New EZ Vibes Gear

The squad is growing, and now you can look the part. We’ve teamed up with local entrepreneur Robbie Hinton of IML Engraved Designs to create these custom rope hats, featuring a premium leather patch.

These were designed and crafted right here in our community with a look that is absolutely tight. By picking one up, you’re directly supporting EZ Vibes and the local makers who keep our scene moving. Grab yours and wear it proud at the next show!

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Bring Out Yer Dead - Bob Weir Forever

Bring Out Yer Dead - Photo by Snappin Joshua

Last Thursday night at the Lincoln Theatre, the Raleigh community proved that while the man may be gone, the spirit is very much alive. Bring Out Yer Dead hosted a high-spirited "Bob Weir Forever" tribute that felt less like a memorial and more like a family reunion. The energy in the room was electric—a beautiful, high-vibration celebration of everything Bobby gave us. It was one of those nights where the music didn't just fill the air; it connected every person in the room, reminding us why we do this. If you were there, you felt that unmistakable hope and resilience Bobby always championed. Credit to Joshua Thompson for the photos. Make sure to check out his work and his upcoming tour with Tom Hamilton of JRAD!

Top Picks: The Week of 1/19

Wednesday - 01/21

Tom Hamilton, Joe May - Neighborhood Theatre - Charlotte, NC

Thursday - 01/22 

Tom Hamilton - Bourgie Nights - Wilmington, NC

Friday - 01/23 

Mellow Swells, The Snozzberries - The Pour House - Raleigh, NC

Kendall Street Company, Keith Allen Circus - Ziggy’s - Greensboro, NC

The Great Cover Up (Night 1) - Kings - Raleigh, NC

Donna The Buffalo - Neighborhood Theatre - Charlotte, NC

Saturday - 01/24 

Tom Hamilton, The Wright Ave Duo - The Flat Iron - Greensboro, NC

Badfish, Beach Fly, Damn Skippy - The Fillmore - Charlotte, NC

The Great Cover Up (Night 2) - Kings - Raleigh, NC

Donna The Buffalo - Ziggy’s - Greensboro, NC

Sunday - 01/25

Badfish, Beach Fly - Bowstring Wilmington - Wilmington, NC

Join the Squad!

EZ Vibes is here to make discovering and enjoying live music easy. We need your help to build a strong and inclusive music community here in Raleigh. Apply to be an ambassador with the EZ Vibes Squad and be the first to know about ticket giveaways, community events, and volunteer opportunities!

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Keep the vibes high and the music loud!

Evan from EZ Vibes