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Todd Gunsher Garrett Poulos Neptunes Parlour-The downstairs neighbor of KINGS, this subterranean world is home to live music, arcade games, pinball and drinks. 14 W. Martin St., East Raleigh/Prince Hall/ South Pane, Raleigh, 919.896.7063 The Pour House Music Hall-Drop by and see who's on stage. From rock and jam to jazz and folk, enjoy with a lineup of 30 draft beers. 224 S. Blount St., Raleigh, 919.821.1120 Slim's Downtown-A favorite of the late-night crowd for great live music and budget-friendly drinks. Open until 2am. 227 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, 919.833.6557 TJ's Night Life-Party on the deck, shag lessons, DJ events, live bands. The calendar is a fun mixed bag of entertainment. 4801 Leigh Dr., Raleigh, 919.713.1300 Outdoor music The tunes just sound sweeter under the stars. Hopscotch Music Festival- What? 120 bands on outdoor stages in Raleigh City Plaza, at Red Hat Amphitheater and in local clubs. Genre? All of them! When? Sept. 6-8, 2018, a great time for outdoor music. Find out more at :: hopscotchmusicfest.com ACROSS GENRES Chris Charles Apex Nature Park-Free music and movie nights from April through Sept. Family- friendly and ideal for a picnic. 2600 Evans Rd., Apex, 919.249.3402 Cary Performance Green-A lighted fountain is the focal point of this new jewel of downtown Cary. Outdoor space for live music, movies, games and public art. 319 S. Academy St., Cary, 919.469.4000 Joseph M. Bryan Jr. Theater in the Museum Park-The venue itself is a work of art and an ideal spot for classic films, music and picnics. 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., N.C. Museum of Art, Raleigh, 919.715.5923 Joe Newberry Banjo, guitar, fiddle and song It isn't enough to say what's old is new again with the music of Joe Newberry. It isn't new, it is more reborn, reenergized. A Missouri native, Joe is proudly a North Carolina transplant. He shares his love of traditional/folk music on stage, at music camps and via lessons. :: joenewberry.me Rapsody Hip-hop rising star Collaborations with top names in rap-Kendrick Lamar, Erykah Badu, Big Daddy Kane-and her own polished and distinct style keep Rapsody consistently on the coveted lists of top artists by Time magazine, USA Today and XXL. Originally from Snow Hill, a small town east of Raleigh, and matriculated at N.C. State, she was nominated for a Grammy in 2016. :: iamrapsody.com American Aquarium World-wide travels. Raleigh roots With a self-proclaimed style of raw, rootsy rock 'n' roll, American Aquarium has toured around the globe in recent years. The pace has been grueling, and the roster has been ever-changing. Founded in Raleigh in 2006, the band has appeared at Hopscotch Music Festival and returned to the Lincoln Theatre in early 2018. :: americanaquarium.com Midtown Park-Crafted with local resources, the park is welcoming to families and pets. Interactive fountain, concerts and theater. Jeff Ray 4011 Cardinal at North Hills St., Raleigh Sertoma Amphitheatre-The secret is out for this natural setting in Cary. Popular for spring, summer and fall concerts. 801 High House Rd., Fred G. Bond Metro Park and Boathouse, Cary, 919.469.4061 IBMA World of Bluegrass week-It's a conference, a festival, an exhibit, an awards show, a showcase for new talent. It's all things bluegrass, each Sept. 2018 dates: Sept. 25-29. :: ibma.org/world-of-bluegrass Originally Raleigh... Jillian Clark The Ritz-You'll be proud to say, "I saw them at The Ritz!" A soon-to-be-legendary venue hosting a vibrant slate of rock-and-roll acts. 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh, 919.424.1400 Scotty McCreery American Idol, born and raised It seemed all of the Raleigh area was glued to their TVs in 2011 watching Garner's Scotty McCreery compete on American Idol. His win launched his career, and now locals and fans across the country continue to cheer him on. :: scottymccreery.com MUSIC : VISITRALEIGH.COM 27