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Firsthand concert coverage from the room—what worked, what stood out, and what the photographs alone cannot tell you.
8.1/10September 5, 2026 · Cat’s Cradle Back Room
Schur packed the Back Room shoulder to shoulder, then backed up the hype with huge energy, a ridiculous drum solo and the kind of crowd connection that turns casual listeners into fans.
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6.1/10September 5, 2026 · Cat’s Cradle Back Room
Fai Laci are still finding their footing as a live band, but the energy, personality and connection with a sold-out crowd were already there—even if the music was not completely my thing.
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7.5/10August 15, 2026 · Kings Raleigh
Royale Lynn mixed country, hard rock, punk, and modern metal with a confident stage presence—and a few production choices that kept the set from reaching its full potential.
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7.3/10August 15, 2026 · Kings Raleigh
I walked into Pretty Pity’s set knowing nothing about the band and left wanting to hear more, thanks to Tani Jade’s stage presence and a strong first impression from the full lineup.
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