February Top Picks

Live Music Across NC - February 2026

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EZ Vibes
February 03, 2026

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⛰️ Mountain Walrus at Bowstring

🐐 Billy Strings takes over Asheville

🐂 JRAD at DPAC and EZ Vibes Pre Show Hang!

✅ Top Picks for February

Last week was a wild ride… Between the intense winter weather and a string of show cancellations, things felt a bit frozen—but the free Tand show at Bowstring was a total heater to keep us going!

As we get into February, the show calendar is stacked, but it’s heavy out there right now. It’s impossible to ignore the reality of what’s happening in our own backyards. The push to use ICE to detain and imprison our neighbors in inhumane conditions and tear families apart is gut-wrenching. We shouldn't be losing lives like this and we firmly stand against the injustice across our state and country.

At EZ Vibes, we believe our music scene should be a peaceful sanctuary. We stand for community, safety, and keeping families together. In the middle of all this turmoil, every show is a chance to reclaim some collective peace and look out for one another.

Whether you’re catching a free jam in Raleigh or a sold-out night at the Cat’s Cradle, we’re glad you’re part of the squad.

Stay safe and be kind to your neighbors!

⛰️ Mountain Walrus at Bowstring

If you loved the energy Tand brought last week, you cannot miss Mountain Walrus this Friday. Hailing from the mountains of Southwest Virginia, they serve up a unique brand of southern funk led by Foster Burton’s soulful songwriting. Think New Orleans groove meets Appalachian rock—a sound that has earned them slots at FloydFest, Rooster Walk, and Mountain Music Festival. They just dropped their new album, Less Is More, and they're bringing those fresh jams to Raleigh for a completely free show. Grab a slice, a cold pint, and let the walrus loose.

Billy Strings Asheville Takeover!

Billy Strings in Asheville

If you feel a shift in the atmosphere next week, it’s because the center of the musical universe is moving to Asheville. Billy Strings is taking over for a 4-night run that has become a monumental event for the NC scene. This isn't just about the arena shows; it’s about the entire city breathing bluegrass.

Expect "Shakedown Street" art markets popping up across town, and even if you don't have tickets to the main event, the surrounding shows make this a week you have to experience.

Don't miss Fuzzy Rainbows Fest 2 on Friday (2/13) at Asheville Music Hall. It’s an all-day, two-floor party with art, vendors, and local jams—the ultimate Billy run hangout. Plus, you can catch late-night sets from the Larry Keel Experience and Jon Stickley Trio to keep the momentum going until the early hours.

DPAC - Durham, NC
2/12

EZ Vibes JRAD Pre Show Hang

We’re kicking off something special in Durham next week. Before Joe Russo’s Almost Dead takes the stage at the DPAC, EZ Vibes is hosting our very first pre-show meetup at Queeny's, a casual, connection-first hang just a short walk from the venue. Meet some fellow fans, share a drink, swap song hopes, and walk to the show together with the right energy. We’re excited to start bringing the EZ Vibes community into real life, and there’s no better way to begin than tuning in together before Joe Russo, Tom Hamilton and the crew take the stage on this special night in Durham.

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Live Music in North Carolina

February 2026

Monday - 02/02

Friendship + Natalie Jane Hill - Cat’s Cradle Back Room - Carrboro, NC

Thursday - 02/05

The Poonhounds, Persistent Itch, Knockout Artist - The Pour House - Raleigh, NC

Duck - Bowstring Brewyard - Raleigh, NC (FREE SHOW!)

American Aquarium - Lincoln Theatre - Raleigh, NC

The Movement + Tropidelic - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC

The Mighty Marley Celebration - Ziggy’s - Greensboro, NC

Friday - 02/06

Mountain Walrus - Bowstring Pizza - Raleigh, NC (FREE SHOW!)

American Aquarium - Lincoln Theatre - Raleigh, NC

Langhorne Slim - Neighborhood Theatre - Charlotte, NC

G. Love & Special Sauce - The Sunrise Theater - Southern Pines, NC

Saturday - 02/07

American Aquarium - Lincoln Theatre - Raleigh, NC

Oh No! Casino - Ziggy’s - Greensboro, NC

Hexxa - The Pour House - Raleigh, NC

Sunday - 02/08

Pete Yorn - Lincoln Theatre - Raleigh, NC

Tuesday - 02/10

Billy Strings - ExploreAsheville.com Arena - Asheville, NC

Larry Keel + Jon Stickley - Asheville Music Hall - Asheville, NC

Wednesday - 02/11

Billy Strings - ExploreAsheville.com Arena - Asheville, NC

Langhorne Slim - Cat’s Cradle - Carrboro, NC

Thursday - 02/12

Red Clay Revival - Asheville Music Hall - Asheville, NC

Friday - 02/13

Billy Strings - ExploreAsheville.com Arena - Asheville, NC

Shadowgrass (Late Night) - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC

Saturday - 02/14

Billy Strings - ExploreAsheville.com Arena - Asheville, NC

Shadowgrass (Late Night) w/ Lindsay Lou - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC

Wednesday - 02/18

Railroad Earth - Lincoln Theatre - Raleigh, NC

Thursday - 02/19

Railroad Earth + Jason Carter - Neighborhood Theatre - Charlotte, NC

Perpetual Groove - Rialto Theater - Raleigh, NC

Friday - 02/20

Railroad Earth - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC

Leftover Salmon - Haw River Ballroom - Saxapahaw, NC

Jupiter Coyote - Visulite Theatre - Charlotte, NC

Saturday - 02/21

Jupiter Coyote + Barefoot Manner - Lincoln Theatre - Raleigh, NC

Leftover Salmon - Peace Center - Greenville, SC (Special Regional Pick)

Thursday - 02/26

STS9 (Sound Tribe Sector 9) - Cat’s Cradle - Carrboro, NC

Lotus - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC

Friday - 02/27

Anders Osborne + Sam Fribush - The Pyrle - Greensboro, NC

Peter Rowan - Martin Marietta Center - Raleigh, NC

Jesse Welles + S.G. Goodman - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC

Saturday - 02/28

Anders Osborne - Asheville Music Hall - Asheville, NC

Dexter and the Moonrocks - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC

Far Too Jones - Lincoln Theatre - Raleigh, NCTop Picks: The Week of 02/16

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