Live Music Update from EZ Vibes

Top picks for week of May 12th, 2025

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EZ Vibes
May 13, 2025

Thanks for tuning in for this weeks updates! EZ Vibes features feel-good music and events that encourage a more connected North Carolina music scene. Casual Campout was a hit this past weekend and brought some amazing performances from groups like The Motet, New Dawn Starkestra, Sam Fribush Organ Trio, Big Something, Red Panda and more to Raleigh! 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and here at EZ Vibes, we believe in supporting the well-being of the incredible artists and industry professionals who bring us the music we love. That's why we're proud to team up with Backline, an organization dedicated to providing mental health and wellness resources to the music industry.

The String Cheese Incident is North Carolina this week with shows in Wilmington, Raleigh and Charlotte!

Make sure to check the EZ Vibes Concert Calendar and follow on Instagrams for updates on the festival!

Mental Health Awareness Month

Life in the music industry can be amazing but it can also be tough. Long hours, high pressure, time away from home… it takes a toll. EZ Vibes is proud to support backline.care and the work they do to support the mental health and wellness of music industry families!

We started a fundraiser to collect money for this amazing organization. They have already partnered with some of your favorite bands like Billy Strings, Umphrey’s McGee, Noah Kahan, Sierra Hull, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and more! Any donation is greatly appreciated and will go to support touring artist to find the resources they need to stay happy and healthy when on the road.

Get ready NC, The String Cheese Incident is rolling into town for a run of epic performance with The Wood Brothers!

Top Picks of the Week

Tuesday - 5/13
Maribou State, Seance - The Lincoln Theatre - Raleigh, NC

Wednesday - 5/14
Waxahatchee, Cameron Winter - DPAC - Durham, NC

The String Cheese Incident, The Wood Brothers - Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre - Wilmington, NC


Thursday - 5/15
The Psycodelics, The Slys - Flatiron - Greensboro, NC

The String Cheese Incident, The Wood Brothers - Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre - Wilmington, NC

Friday - 5/16
The String Cheese Incident, The Wood Brothers - Red Hat Amphitheatre - Raleigh, NC

Della Mae, Laurie Lweis - Martin Marrietta Center - Raleigh, NC
Presented by Pinecone - 100 Years of Hazel Dickens

Saturday - 5/17

Joe May’s Month of Mondays, Duck - The Pour House - Raleigh, NC

Perpetual Groove - The Lincoln Theatre - Raleigh, NC

Featured Video - Goose and Mihali
In Bloom - San Jose del Cabo, Mexico - 5/8/25

This video was captured on Friday night Viva El Gonzo Music Festival hosted by Goose in Mexico! This weekend featured tons of sit ins from artist like Mihali, Dogs in a Pile, Eggy and more.

EZ Vibes NC Music Survey

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