Artist Notes is back this summer and we're looking for artists to open each show. If you’re an artist who can perform an acoustic set of original material, submit a song now for a chance to open one of five shows! Artist Notes happens at The Corner on NC State Centennial Campus.
Visit the link in our bio or download the That Station app to submit your song.
The deadline to enter is May 20th. Good luck!
Downtown Raleigh’s favorite free concert series returns Thursday! 🌇 🎶
Grab your crew, bring the kiddos, or plan a downtown date night and don’t miss this year’s inaugural Live After 5 presented by DRA and Southern Bank starring @firesidecollective .
This year’s series is on tour, so we’re kicking things off for the first time at Moore Square with local vendors, drinks, food, and plenty of nearby businesses to explore before or after the show.
5/14 Vendors –
🍻 @wyehill
🍷 @elementgastropub
🧁 @thekupkakefairy
🍛 @curryinahurrync
🍔 @empireeats
☕️ @luckytreeraleigh
👕@needlethreadco
📍Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street 🎟️ Free & family-friendly
📆 Thursday, May 14th 🕖 7-9pm
Learn more and find nearby parking to the park at our link in bio 📲
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting us in hosting this concert series for FREE: @southernbanksince1901 , @thenccourage , @poynerspruill , @mix1015wralfm , @thatstation , and @wral . Music provided by @deepsouthent .
📸: Video from 2025
Artist Notes on NC State's Centennial Campus is BACK!
Join us on Friday nights for Artist Notes, an intimate evening where the music is just the beginning. More than a concert, it’s a deep dive into the craft; our curators sit down with featured artists to explore the stories behind the lyrics and the pivotal moments of their careers.
2026 Season Lineup:
- May 29: River Shook
- June 12: Dave Wilson & John Teer (of Chatham County Line)
- July 10: Larry & Joe
- July 24: To Be Announced
- Aug 7: Joseph Terrell (of Mipso)
The Details:
- Admission: Free!
- Parking: Free!
- Amenities: Local food trucks will be on-site.
- What to Bring: Camp chairs, leashed dogs, and coolers with beer or wine are all welcome.
Timing: Gates open at 6:30 p.m. | Music starts at 7:00 p.m.
Downtown Raleigh Alliance and our 2026 series sponsor Southern Bank are ready to welcome you back to Live After 5! 🌆🎶
The series kicks off next Thursday in Moore Square for the first show of the season, featuring the newgrass-turned-eclectic jam band @firesidecollective . Bring your chairs, picnic blankets, and dancing shoes, then settle in for an evening of live music and local food/drinks.
📍Moore Square 🎟️ Free & family-friendly
📆 Thursday, May 14th 🕖 7-9pm
Mark your calendars for our first show, listen to a playlist of our 2026 lineup, and discover everything downtown has to offer at our link in bio 📲
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting us in hosting this concert series for FREE: @southernbanksince1901 , @thenccourage , @poynerspruill , @mix1015wralfm , @thatstation , and @wral . Music provided by @deepsouthent .
Josh was in Vegas this weekend for 2 nights of @phish at the Sphere. If you ever have the opportunity to see a show there, don't hesitate!
#phish #Vegas #sphere #livemusic
Have you ever wondered where the combination of Sushi and Coca-Cola came from while listening to St. Paul & The Broken Bones? Well, Rylan got to ask all about it at our Exclusive Soundcheck Experience before their show!
Thank you again to St. Paul & The Broken Bones for having us and to our amazing listeners for joining us!
Some of our listeners got the exclusive opportunity to go to St. Paul & The Broken Bones Soundcheck before the show at The Ritz! It was a blast hearing some tunes, watching Rylan interview Paul, and everyone even got to go on stage and meet the band!
A huge thanks to @stpaulandthebrokenbones for having us and to all of our listeners who joined us!
NEW LOCATIONS, NEW DAY, NEW LINEUP—SAME CAN’T-MISS ENERGY 🌆🎶
Downtown Raleigh Alliance's summer concert series Live After 5 is back for its 4th year with a lineup that hits every note, spotlighting North Carolina artists across indie rock, country, R&B, and soul.
And this year, things are switching up. We're bringing the music to you on Thursdays in different districts of Downtown Raleigh with shows at Moore Square, @raleighunionstation Plaza, and @seaboardstation .
2026 Lineup...
🎸 May 14th – @firesidecollective at Moore Square
💜 June 4th – @rivershookforever at Moore Square
🪩 June 18th – @azulmzapata at @raleighunionstation Plaza
🌼 July 23rd – @elora.wav at @seaboardstation
🎤 July 30th – @fancygapofficial at Moore Square
☀️ August 13th – @harveystreetband at Moore Square
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting us in hosting this concert series for FREE: @thenccourage , @mix1015wralfm , @thatstation , and @wral . Music provided by @deepsouthent .
Mark your calendars for our first show, listen to a playlist of our 2026 lineup, and discover everything downtown has to offer at our link in bio 📲
Josh went to The Brook and The Bluff sound check experience with some of our That Station listeners last Friday!
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Want to see Noah Kahan live at Carter Finley on 7/25?! We are giving away a pair of tickets to one lucky winner!
All you have to do to enter is:
✨Make sure you’re following us
✨Like this post
✨Comment tagging a friend you would bring with you (only one comment will count for entry)
Enter by 3/12 at 11:59 pm and we will contact the winner on 3/13!
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