January Top Picks

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Quick Hits

😻 Magic City Hippies at Cat’s Cradle

🥬 Big Something New Years Run

🐴 Backline Fundraiser goal reached!

💀 Raleighwood Inbox local newsletter

✅ Top Picks for January

EZ Vibes Concert Calendar

It’s 2026 and the EZ Concert Calendar is looking a little different... 👀

We’re kicking off 2026 with a massive update: the EZ Vibes calendar is officially ramping up to cover all of North Carolina! Whether you’re catching a show in Asheville, hitting a festival in Wilmington, or hanging local in Raleigh, we’ve got your back. Look out for brand-new features and fresh show listings popping up from the mountains to the coast.

Also todays Top Picks features concert for the entire month of January to give you a little more time to plan your adventures! You will still receive weekly updates with featured shows and events too. Hope you enjoy and look out for more updates soon!

🎆 Big Something NYE Run: Mission Accomplished

What a way to ring in 2026! Our Big Something New Year’s run was everything we hoped for and more. Natalie Brooke and her band absolutely slayed, proving why they are one of the most exciting acts to watch right now. We were also blown away by the local support; The Hourglass Kids and Sons of Paradise both stepped up and impressed, showing just how deep the talent runs in our local scene.

The shows were packed with fresh material and some standout covers that had the entire room vibrating. More than anything, the energy and support from the crowds reminded us why this community is so special. Huge thanks to everyone who came out to dance—let's keep that same energy rolling all through January!

Featured show:
Magic City Hippies

Cat’s Cradle - Carrboro, NC
1/17/26

On Saturday, January 17th, the Miami boys are bringing their "Hippie Castle" energy back to the legendary Cat’s Cradle. If you haven't seen Magic City Hippies yet, get ready for a rare blend of soulful psych-pop and high-octane funk that is guaranteed to get the room moving.

Supertaste opens the night, so arrive when doors open at 8:00 PM to catch the full vibe. I’ve already got my ticket in hand—grab yours and come find me on the floor! Let’s show out and support our incredible music community in Carrboro, truly one of North Carolina’s gems for live music.

Backline fundraiser goal achieved!

Goal met: EZ Vibes raised $150 for @backlinecare! 🎸✨

Thank you for your donations. This mission hits close to home. I’ve seen firsthand how hard it is for those in the industry to find the right mental health resources. Seeing bands like Billy Strings and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong rallying behind this cause shows just how much it matters.

The door is still open: You can still donate via the link in our bio. Let’s keep taking care of the people who make the music we love.

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EZ Vibes Top Picks
Live Music in North Carolina

January 2026

Friday - 01/09

Donna the Buffalo - Kenan Auditorium - Wilmington, NC

The Get Right Band & Supatight - The Grey Eagle - Asheville, NC

Saturday - 1/10

Abbey Road Live! - Cat's Cradle - Carrboro, NC

Winter Jam - Keith Allen & Friends, Mellow Swells, JULIA. - Asheville Music Hall - Asheville, NC

Wednesday - 1/14

Jason Isbell - DPAC - Durham, NC

Friday - 1/16

Fireside Collective - The Flat Iron - Greensboro, NC

Saturday - 1/17

Magic City Hippies, Supertaste - Cat’s Cradle - Carrboro, NC

Sunday - 1/18

Mike Mattison & Trash Magic - The Pour House - Raleigh, NC

Wednesday - 01/21

Tom Hamilton - Neighborhood Theatre - Charlotte, NC

Thursday - 01/22

Tom Hamilton - Brooklyn Arts Center - Wilmington, NC

Friday - 01/23

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

Saturday - 01/24

Tom Hamilton - The Flat Iron - Greensboro, NC

Sunday - 01/25

Badfish (Sublime Tribute), Beach Fly - Bowstring Wilmington - Wilmington, NC

Tuesday - 01/27

The Floozies, Too Many Zooz - Cat's Cradle - Carrboro, NC

Wednesday - 01/28

The Movement, Tropidelic - Lincoln Theatre - Raleigh, NC

The Floozies, Too Many Zooz - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC

Thursday - 01/29

Tand (FREE SHOW) - Bowstring Wilmington - Wilmington, NC

True Loves - Visulite Theatre - Charlotte, NC

Friday - 01/30

Tand (FREE SHOW) - Bowstring Pizza - Raleigh, NC

Josh Ritter - Haw River Ballroom - Saxapahaw, NC

Maj Deeka - The Pour House - Raleigh, NC

The Wood Brothers - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC

Saturday - 1/31

Josh Ritter - Haw River Ballroom - Saxapahaw, NC

The Wood Brothers - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC

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Enjoy your weekend and support live music!

Evan from EZ Vibes